XIM University Bhubaneswar: Courses, Admission 2026, Fees, Placements, Rankings

Yes, XIM University follows a semester pattern for its BA programme. This three-year undergraduate course is divided into six semesters. Through this pattern, the students get well immersed in the holistic curriculum of the humanities. In this way, it becomes possible for the students to learn systematically and evolutionarily. Every semester consists of a list of subjects that will enable students to develop the ability and knowledge needed for a good professional career in various fields.

Finance Research Analyst and Accounts and Finance Intern emerged as the top job profiles with 34% of MMS-BF students placed in each. The snip below illustrates the profile distribution during XIMB summer placements 2023-25:

Source: Official Report

All the important details related to XIM University placements 2024 are mentioned below:

CAT cutoffs are usually not announced with the CAT result. The CAT cutoffs are also not released to the public.

They are published after a few days of the result announcement when the IIMs and other colleges start their shortlisting process. The IIMs opens their shortlisting window based on the CAT cut-offs two to three days after the result announcement. The CAT percentile of candidates shortlisted for the Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI) can be considered the cut-off for that IIM. For example, if a candidate with a CAT percentile of 99 belonging to the General category is selected for the WAT/GD-PI of IIM Calcutta, then the CAT cut-off for IIM Calcutta is 99 percentile. Only those candidates who make it to the WAT/GD-PI round of IIMs will get to know the cut-offs.

XIM University has a cutting-edge campus that is home to a thriving student body. Students on both campuses manage the majority of daily operations, including running the canteen and planning conclaves and festivals. The students at XIM University are encouraged to participate in extracurricular and co-curricular activities as well to promote a holistic learning experience. There are opportunities for the students to showcase their talents and build on them through various student-initiated events and activities, as well as events hosted by colleges and organisations across the country and beyond. Every year in the months of September and October, the XIM university campus celebrates Xamboree, a three-day annual cultural management festival, while the XIM extra campus celebrates Xpressions in the month of November.

The University has released summer placement data for MMS-BF and MBA SM batch 2023-25. The highest stipend offered to MMS-BF and MBA SM students was INR 35,000 and INR 50,000, respectively. Check the key highlight of XIM University summer placements from the table below:

BCom at Xavier University can be done after completing Class 12 or an equivalent course from a recognised board with an aggregate of at least 50%. The above is general criteria, and specialisations may vary as well as their eligibility criteria along with other stipulations that may have been specified by a particular university. Application forms are downloadable from the official website, but they can apply directly through the official portal.

The average package for MBA BM batch 2022-24 stood at INR 19.53 LPA. Earlier, the average package for the 2023 batch stood at INR 20.03 LPA. This indicates a decline of almost 2%. On the other hand, the average package offered to MBA HRM, MBA SM, and MMS-BF students has improved from 2023 to 2024. Take a look at the table below depicting the XIM University MBA average package comparison for the past two years:

The tuition fee for the BTech course at XIM University ranges from INR 7.1 lakh to INR 9 lakh. The university offers BTech courses under various disciplines. The course fees for all the specialisations provided may vary. Other fee components while considering the fee structure for BTech courses include one-time fees, hostel fees, security charges, mess charges, etc. The above mentioned fee is taken from the website or sanctioning authority. It is still subject to change and, hence, is indicative.

The University has disclosed the list of recruiters that participated in various MBA specialisations. Some of the renowned companies that were part of XIM University placements 2024 are mentioned below:

XIM University NMAT Cutoff 2024 was released for admission to MBA programmes. NMAT Cutoff 2024 for the General AI category was 140 for admission to the course MBA in Urban Management and Governance. Students can click here to know more cutoff details.

BFSI was the top recruiting sector during MBA Business Management placements 2024, with 27% of placement rate. This was closely followed by Consulting sector with 20% of students placed. The table below represents the sector-wise distribution of XIM University placements 2024 for MBA Business Management:

The XAT application fee is INR 2,200. The XAT fee is to be paid online at the time of forms submission. The fee is same for candidates belonging to all categories. Unlike other MBA entrance exams, there is no rebate for Reserved category candidates in XAT. If you select XLRI in the application form for admission, you will have to pay INR 200 additionally.

The fee can be paid via debit/credit card, cash card, mobile wallets, or net-banking. It is mandatory to pay the application fee before deadline for successful registration. Candidates can fill the application form and pay the fee later, however they will need to make the fee payment before the registration deadline so that their form is accepted by the examination authority. Until the fee is paid, the XAT application form will remain pending acceptance. Candidates must note that the registration fee is non-refundable. So, they should fill the form without error, otherwise they will have to fill the form again and pay the fee again.

It is not possible to get admission at XIM University with 90 percentile through CAT Exam. As per the XIM University cutoff data, the required cutoff for CAT exam was 91 for the General AI category candidates.

XIM University Bhubaneswar admission to various courses is both merit-based and entrance-based. Admission to BTech, BSc, BCom, and BM is offered on the basis of a written test or interview conducted by the university. A candidate's past academic record is also considered at the time of final admission. The candidates have to qualify in CAT/ XAT/ NMAT or X-GMT to secure admission to MBA and Executive MBA programs. Final admission is subject to WAT and GD/ PI conducted by XUB Bhubaneswar. MTech admission is offered completely on the basis of a valid score in OJEE. For a PhD, candidates need to take UGC NET, followed by an interview. Any other equivalent national or state level examination qualified candidates are also eligible to apply.

The total seat intake for the BTech course at XIM University is 60. The seat intake keeps on changing. Hence, reach the official site for updated seat details. The seats are limited hence the competition is quite high. Prior preperation for the admission to the available seats is quite imp. 

The basic eligibility requirement for the BTech course at XIM University is pass in Class 12 with a minimum of 60% aggregate. JEE Main is the accepted entrance exam at XIM University. Students must prepare well for the accepted entrance examinations. 

The four-year BTech courses at XIM University are conducted over a total of eight semesters. The BTech courses follow the Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS). The course curriculum is designed based on the selected core subjects and specialisation areas. The university uses a semester system for its BTech courses to provide methodical learning to the candidates.