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Q: I am currently in the final year of my degree program. Can I apply for XIMB?

Yes, you can apply for the XIMBprograms, if you are currently in the final year of your degree. But you must have completed your final semester/year exams by June of admission year, and awaitingyour results by September of admission year.

Q: What is XIMB X-GMT? How can I enroll in it?

X-GMT (Xaviers General Management Test)is the online admission test conducted by XUB for admission in various MBA programmes for schools under XUB. Its a multiple choice aptitude test that evaluates candidates capabilities on the grounds of Basic Aptitude, Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning.You can enroll it directly at the official website of XUB..

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Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar (XIMB) is an autonomous private B-school situated in Bhubaneswar. XIMB is a constituent college of Xavier University. XIMB Bhubaneshwar is known for it MBA BM program and more than 100% return on investment. The MBA BM fees at XIMB stands at 15 lakhs and the average CTC stands at INR 17.54 LPA. XIMB has been ranked 6th in India’s Top 100 Private B-schools. XIMB is ranked 34th by NIRF in the Management category. XIMB is accredited by the NBA. The new campus of XIMB is surrounded by Natural Beauty and Digitalized with Wi-fi connection.

Table of Content

XIMB Top Courses & Fees
XIMB Important Dates
XIMB Vs NMIMS Vs IMI Delhi Vs SCMHRD Vs Tapmi
XIMB MBA-BM Admission 2023

4.1 Selection Criteria

4.2 X-GMT Exam Pattern

4.3 XIMB MBA Cutoff 2023 (Expected)

4.4 How to Prepare for XIMB MBA Admission?

XIMB EMBA-BM Admission 2023

5.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

XIMB EPGDM-VIL Admission 2023

6.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

6.2 How to Prepare for XIMB EPGDM-VIL Admission?

XIMB PhD Admission 2023

7.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

7.2 How to Prepare for XIMB PhD Admission?

XIMB FAQs

XIMB Top Courses & Fees

XIMB offers MBA and EMBA at Postgraduate level. XIMB also offers PhD as a part-time and full-time program. Here are some highlights of the courses offered at XIMB.

Course Name	Eligibility	Total Fees
MBA (BM)	Eligibility: Minimum 3-year Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks or Students in their Final Year of Graduation Duration: 2 Years Selection Criteria: CAT or XAT or NMAT or X-GMT Scores + Writing Ability Test + Group Discussion + Personal Interview	INR 20,00,000
EMBA (BM)	Eligibility: Minimum 3-year Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks and Minimum 3 years of Work Experience Duration: 1 Year Selection Criteria: CAT or XAT or NMAT or X-GMT Scores + Writing Ability Test + Group Discussion + Personal Interview	INR 15,30,000
EPGDM-VIL	Eligibility: Graduate with a minimum of 50% marks and Minimum 3 years of Work Experience and Letter of Recommendation from Supervisor from the Organization Duration: 1 Year Selection Criteria: Academic Record + Work Experience + Virtual Collaboration Challenge + Virtual Interview	INR 3,54,000
PhD (Full-Time)	Eligibility: Master’s Degree or Equivalent in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks Duration: 5 years Selection Criteria: Academic Records + SOPs + X-RAT + Subject Test + Presentation + Personal Interview	-
PhD (Part-Time)	Eligibility: Master’s Degree or Equivalent in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks and Minimum 3 years of Work Experience Duration: 5 Years Selection Criteria: Academic Records + SOPs + X-RAT + Subject Test + Presentation + Personal Interview	INR 4,00,000

XIMB Important Dates

Events	Dates
XAT Registration	10th August - 11th December 2022
XAT Admit Card	20th December 2022
XAT Exam	8th January 2023
XAT Answer Key Release	17^th January, 2023
XAT Result	28^th January, 2023
Last Date to Apply through XAT	11th December, 2022
Shortlist for PI / GD	3rd Week of January
XGMT Result	3^rd February, 2023
PI / GD Round	February - March 2023
Offers & Waitlist	April 2023
Academic Sessions Begins	Mid - June 2023

XIMB Vs NMIMS Vs IMI Delhi Vs SCMHRD Vs Tapmi

Here’s a quick information about some Top Universities for you:

College Name	XIMB	NMIMS	IMI Delhi	SCMHRD	Tapmi
Course Fees	INR 20 Lakhs - Total Fees	INR 21.90 Lakhs - Total Fees	INR 19.25 Lakhs - Total Fees	INR 20.68 - Total Fees	INR 16 Lakhs- Total Fees
Popular Electives	Business Management	Operations, Human Resource, Marketing, Finance	Human Resource, Banking & Financial Services	Marketing, Finance, Human Resource, Operations	International Business, Banking & Financial Services
Highest CTC	INR 32.21 LPA	INR 57.65 LPA	INR 32 LPA	INR LPA	INR 25.6 LPA
Average CTC	INR 17.54 LPA	INR 23.07 LPA	INR 15.28 LPA	INR LPA	INR 12.5 LPA
NIRF Ranking	34	22	26	-	32
Accepted Entrance (Minimum Cut-off)	CAT (82), XAT (81)	CAT (94), XAT (95)	CAT (88), XAT (90)	SNAP (94)	CAT (85), XAT (85)
Quick Links	XIMB	NMIMS Admission	IMI Delhi Admission	SCMHRD Admission	Tapmi Admission

XIMB MBA-BM Admission 2023

XIMB offers a 2-year MBA in Business Management program. It is the flagship course of the Institute. The course is offered in the duration of 2 years, comprising 4 semesters. The total fee for the course is INR 20,00,000.

Candidates having a minimum 3-year Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks from a recognized University or Students in their Final Year of Graduation.

XIMB MBA-BM Selection Criteria:

Section-wise & total cut-off marks of CAT or XAT or X-GMT, will be decided by XIMB for shortlisting the candidates. Shortlisted candidates are called for a Writing Ability Test, Group Discussion & Personal Interview.

X-GMT Exam Pattern

There are four sections in the X-GMT question paper: Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation and Emotional Quotient & General Awareness.

The exam is conducted in online mode for two hours.

Total Questions: 100 to 125 (variation every year)
Negative Marking: 1/3 for every wrong answer

Sectional Time limit Weightage

Section	Questions	Sectional Time limit
Data Interpretation	22-25	25-30 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	25	30-35 Minutes
Emotional Quotient and General Awareness	30-40	25-35 Minutes
Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning	20-25	20-25 Minutes

Check detailed XIMB MBA BM Admission Process

The candidates having suitable cutoff can apply for admission by visiting XIMB. Check Entrance based cutoffs for XIMB BM Admission.

CAT Based Cut-off 2023 (Expected):

Categories	VA	DILR	QA	Overall
Domicile Male Engineering	75	58	60	81
Domicile Male Non - Engineering	75	55	55	76
Domicile Female Engineering	70	55	60	77
Domicile Female Non - Engineering	70	52	52	72
Non - Domicile Male Engineering	87	80	80	91
Non - Domicile Male Non - Engineering	85	75	75	86
Non - Domicile Female Engineering	80	78	78	87
Non - Domicile Female Non - Engineering	80	72	72	82

XAT Based Cut-off 2023 (Expected):

Categories	VA	DM	QA	Overall
Domicile Male Engineering	50	40	38	75
Domicile Male Non - Engineering	45	38	35	72
Domicile Female Engineering	50	38	38	71
Domicile Female Non - Engineering	45	35	35	70
Non - Domicile Male Engineering	70	60	50	88
Non - Domicile Male Non - Engineering	70	55	45	83
Non - Domicile Female Engineering	70	55	50	84
Non - Domicile Female Non - Engineering	70	50	45	81

X-GMT Based Cut-off 2023 (Expected):

Categories	VA	DI	QA	EQ	Overall
Domicile Male Engineering	60	35	35	45	81
Domicile Male Non - Engineering	55	35	35	40	76
Domicile Female Engineering	60	35	35	45	78
Domicile Female Non - Engineering	55	35	35	40	73
Non - Domicile Male Engineering	75	50	50	60	91
Non - Domicile Male Non - Engineering	70	45	45	50	86
Non - Domicile Female Engineering	68	45	45	60	89
Non - Domicile Female Non - Engineering	63	40	40	50	83

GMAT Based Cut-off 2023 (Expected):

Categories	VA	QA	Overall
Domicile Male Engineering	65	60	75
Domicile Male Non - Engineering	60	60	70
Domicile Female Engineering	60	50	70
Domicile Female Non - Engineering	50	50	67
Non - Domicile Male Engineering	65	60	85
Non - Domicile Male Non - Engineering	60	60	80
Non - Domicile Female Engineering	60	50	80
Non - Domicile Female Non - Engineering	50	50	75

Check timeline for XIMB MBA -BM Admisison Process

XIMB MBA-BM Admission Process

How to Prepare for XIMB MBA Admission?

Candidates interested in MBA and EMBA from XIMB need to appear for CAT or XAT or X-GMT Entrance Test. After obtaining valid scores in tests, the candidate can apply for college. Candidates having a valid entrance exam score wiil be further called for Personal Interview and Group Discussion.

Here are some admission stories for you to prepare for MBA BM Admission.

Admission Story	Entrance Exam (Score)
XIMB Admission Story Rosalin	XAT (84)
XIMB Admission Story Sukumar Krishnan	X-GMT (99.33)
XIMB Admission Story Kavya Joshi	XAT (90.6)
XIMB Admission Story Pragati Mirani	CAT (83)
XIMB Admission Story Arushi Sharma	X-GMT (91.16)
XIMB Admission Story Jyoti Prakash Das	CAT (94.2)
XIMB Admission Story Tanushka Sikaria	XAT (88)

While preparing the final shortlist for Selected candidates, XIMB will also take past academic record and relevant work experience into consideration. Candidates having a 3+ years work experience stands a good chance of converting XIMB’s MBA BM program.Moreover, Please note that 50% of seats at XIMB are reserved for Odisha domicile candidates.

XIMB EMBA-BM Admission 2023

XIMB offers an Executive Master’s Program in Business Management (EMBA-BM) for Working Executives & Practicing Managers. The course duration is 1 year. EMBA-BM will be of 4 terms spread over 12 months. The total fee for the course is INR 15,30,000.

XIMB EMBA-BM Eligibility Criteria:

Minimum 3-year Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks
Minimum 3 years of Work Experience in Executive Capacity
Self-employed candidates with a Minimum of 5 years experience
Minimum age of 23 years
Sponsorship or No Objection Certificate from the Employer

XIMB EMBA-BM Selection Criteria:

Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of CAT or XAT or X-GMT scores. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Group Discussion (GD), Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). Final selection will be based on candidate’s performance in entrance test, GD, WAT and PI.

Check detailed XIMB EMBA Admission Process

XIMB EPGDM-VIL Admission 2023

Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Management through Virtual Interactive Learning (EPGDM-VIL) is a 12 months Executive PGDM Program designed for Working Executives offered by XIMB. The Executive PGDM has 200+ Tutorial Videos for Byte-sized Learning and 250+ Live Virtual Classes during Weekends. The total fee for the course is INR 3,54,000.

XIMB EPGDM-VIL Eligibility Criteria:

Graduate with a minimum of 50% marks and a minimum of 3 years of Work Experience in a Managerial or Administrative Role and a Letter of Recommendation from the Supervisor (to whom the executive reports).

XIMB EPGDM-VIL Selection Criteria:

Candidates will be shortlisted based on Online Application & Letter of Recommendation. The shortlisted candidates are required to appear for Virtual Collaboration Challenge and Virtual Interview. Those candidates who perform well will receive an Admission Offer.

How to Prepare for XIMB EPGDM-VIL Admission?

Candidates seeking admission to EPGDM-VIL program in XIMB will be shortlisted on the basis of their Online Application and Letter of Recommendation from Recommending Manager for the candidate.
Candidates who are shortlisted are required to appear for Virtual Collaboration Challenge (VCC) and Virtual Interview (VI).
Based on the Academic Credentials, Work Experience, Recommendation of Recommending Manager, performance in the Virtual Collaboration Challenge (VCC) and Virtual Interview (VI), candidates are given an Admission Offer.

XIMB PhD Admissions 2023

XIMB offers PhD courses in Full-Time & Part-Time capacity. The minimum duration for the course is 5 years, which can be extended as per the due approvals & preferences. The total fee for PhD (Part-Time) is INR 4,00,000. Candidates pursuing PhD in full-time capacity are required to deposit INR 20,000 (refundable).

XIMB PhD Eligibility Criteria

Full-Time PhD candidates must have a Master’s Degree or Equivalent in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks. Part-Time PhD candidates should have a Master’s Degree or Equivalent in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks and a Minimum of 3 years of Work Experience in Executive or Managerial or Teaching or Research from an Organization.

XIMB PhD Selection Criteria

Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their Academic Records and SOPs. Shortlisted candidates will be required to appear for Xavier Research Aptitude Test (X-RAT), Subject Test (if applicable) and Presentation and Personal Interview.

Check detailed XIMB PhD Admission Process

How to Prepare for XIMB PhD Admission?

Candidates seeking admission to the PhD program in XIMB will be shortlisted based on their Academic Records and SOPs.
Further, the Institute will release a list of shortlisted candidates who will appear in Xavier Research Aptitude Test (X-RAT), Subject Test (if applicable) and Presentation and Personal Interview to be conducted in Bhubaneswar.
The coursework for the selected candidates will commence from June 2022.

It should be noted down that XRAT is a mandatory test conduct by XIM University for admission to its PhD Program. The total marks for the test are 100 and the total time allocated is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

XIMB FAQ

Ques. I am currently in the final year of my degree program. Can I apply for XIMB?

Ans. Yes, you can apply for the XIMB programs, if you are currently in the final year of your degree. But you must have completed your final semester/year exams by June of admission year, and awaiting your results by September of admission year.

Ques. What is the maximum age limit for the applicants for XIMB admissions?

Ans. There is no upper age limit for the applicants for applying to XIMB programs. For Executive programs, the minimum age limit is 23 years as on July 01 of admission year.

Ques. What is XIMB X-GMT? How can I enroll in it?

Ans. X-GMT (Xaviers’ General Management Test) is the online admission test conducted by XUB for admission in various MBA programmes for schools under XUB. It’s a multiple choice aptitude test that evaluates candidate’s capabilities on the grounds of Basic Aptitude, Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning. You can enroll it directly at the official website of XUB..

Ques. Do I need to send any hard copies of the documents to XIMB for admission?

Ans. No, there is no necessity of sending hard copies of the documents to the college. Hard copies with the original ones shall be required during the counselling procedure, after the final admission list is released.

Ques. What is the application procedure for admission to XIMB?

Ans. Candidates are required to fill the application form online available at the official website. The applicants are required to enter their Personal Details, Academic Details, and upload the documents required. After successfully filling, the entire form, pay the application fee and submit the application.

Ques. Does XIMB offer scholarships to its students?

Ans. XIMB offers the following scholarships to meritorious students, mentioned below:

President’s Scholarship of INR 2 lakh to a meritorious student
Barrister M. K. Nambiar Memorial Scholarship of INR 2 lakh to a meritorious student
Late Prof. J.D. Cherayil Memorial Scholarship of INR 2 lakh to a meritorious student
Sarosh J Ghandy Scholarship of INR 2 lakh to a meritorious student
Prof J Philip Scholarship of INR 2 lakh to a meritorious student

Ques. What is the minimum requirement to apply for XIMB MBA?

Ans. Candidates seeking admission in MBA programs must have a minimum of 55% aggregate in a bachelor’s degree in relevant specialization from a recognized University. Applicants must have a valid score in XAT/ CAT/ X-GMT exams. The shortlisting will be followed by Group Discussion (GD) and a Personal Interview (PI).

Ques. How much cutoff is required for admission to the MBA course at XIMB?

Ans. Candidates who want to take admission at XIMB, are required to score at least the below-mentioned scores to get into the institute:

X-GMT: 91 Percentile
CAT: 91 Percentile
XAT: 88 Percentile

Ques. How is the placement at XIMB?

Ans. The institute offers an excellent placement record. For the academic batch 2020-22, the institute witnessed the active participation of 355 students in the placement process. The Highest CTC stood at INR 32.21 LPA and the Average CTC stood at INR 17.54 LPA. The top recruiters include Accenture, Deloitte, HSBC, TATA Steel, Cognizant, Nestle, Titan, Wipro, Crompton, Kotak Mahindra and many more. Check XIMB Placement

Ques. What is the CAT registration fee for admission to XIMB?

Ans. CAT registration fee for admission to XIMB is listed as follows:

Category	CAT Registration Fee
General/ NC-OBC	INR 2200
SC/ ST	INR 1100
PwD/ DA	INR 1100

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XIMB Admission 2024 Dates

Important Events

Event	Date
CMAT Exam Date	May 04, 2024Upcoming
CMAT Result	May 31, 2024Tentative

Expired Events

Event	Date
CAT 2023 Admit Card Date	Nov 07, 2023
CAT 2023 Exam Date	Nov 26, 2023
XAT Registration Timeline	Jul 15, 2023 - Nov 30, 2023

Important Events

Event	Date
CMAT Exam Date	May 04, 2024Upcoming
CMAT Result	May 31, 2024Tentative

Expired Events

Event	Date
CMAT Admit Card Date	Apr 08, 2024
CMAT Registration Timeline	Feb 13, 2024 - Mar 13, 2024

XIMB, Bhubaneswar Fees & Eligibility

Course	Fees	Eligibility
MBA	₹20.7 Lakhs (Total Fees)	Graduation with 55% + CAT/XAT
Executive	₹15.5 Lakhs (Total Fees)	Graduation with 55% + CAT/XAT
Ph.D	₹1.2 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	Post Graduation
Ex-PGDM	₹3.54 Lakhs (Total Fees)	Graduation with 50%

COURSE	ADMISSION LINK
MBA Executive [Business Management],	Admission Link

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Sumanta Pati

Enrolled 2022 MBA, Business ManagementMarch 9, 2023

7.6 /10

Opinion

Admission:

The minimum requirement for admission to the program is a three-year Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with at least 55% marks aggregate from a recognized University. Applicants must take any of the admission tests XAT, CAT, GMAT, or X-GMT. Applicants have to fill up the online application form on the XIM university website.

placement: 7/10

college: 8/10

course: 7/10

hostel: 7/10

interview: 8/10

internship: 8/10

campus life: 8/10

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DIBYA RANJAN PANI

Enrolled 2022 MBA, Business ManagementMarch 9, 2023

8.1 /10

Everything depends on your choice, you either take it or leave it.

Admission:

Talking about my experience, I got a decent mark in CAT, so I got a call from the XIMB BM program. First, They took my interview, and then after 15 to 20 days shortlist will come. Generally, because of covid-19, only personal interviews happened, but before Covid 19, they took selection in 3 steps like Written ability test, a Group discussion, and a Personal interview at last. First, two steps are part of the elimination round. After we get shortlisted, we have to pay 3000 to retain your seat and after your conversion to this institute, you will have to pay another 47000 to this college. I don't recall the exact dates, but the first list came around April 1st, a week, then after ten days, it moved.

placement: 9/10

college: 7/10

course: 8/10

hostel: 8/10

interview: 9/10

internship: 8/10

campus life: 8/10

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Anirudh Bhajika

Enrolled 2022 MBA, Business ManagementMarch 3, 2023

7.9 /10

XIMB review by current student.

Admission:

Eligibility: you need to have a UG degree with minimum passing marks as set by the institute. Application forms are available on the website, an application fee has to be paid. The exams are CAT, XGMT, and XAT. There's a 50% reservation for the domicile of Odisha.

placement: 8/10

college: 8/10

course: 8/10

hostel: 8/10

interview: 7/10

internship: 8/10

campus life: 8/10

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Saksham Baveja

Enrolled 2022 MBA, Business ManagementMarch 2, 2023

8.1 /10

XIMB Tales

Admission:

There are multiple exams that open the gates for XIMB. I took XAT and XGMT (XIMB's independent admission exam). Based on the cutoff (different for different exams), candidates are shortlisted for GD and PI round. Post that final merit list is released for all the selected candidates.

placement: 8/10

college: 8/10

course: 9/10

hostel: 8/10

interview: 8/10

internship: 8/10

campus life: 8/10

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Pranjali Deshmukh

Enrolled 2022 MBA, Business ManagementFebruary 23, 2023

8.3 /10

Great experience at XIMB

Admission:

The overall process was very smooth in fact since my admission was at a time when there were travel restrictions, for convenience the facility of the online interview was provided by the college. The process was very smooth however there could have been a GD round as well.

placement: 9/10

college: 8/10

course: 8/10

hostel: 8/10

interview: 8/10

internship: 9/10

campus life: 8/10

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Kundan Lenka

Enrolled 2022 MBA, Business ManagementFebruary 23, 2023

10.0 /10

Get yourself into the rigour and learn to lead

Admission:

The admission for BM is via XAT, CAT and XGMT. Application forms can be found on the XIMB website and to be updated with their other social media pages. Rest the process is smooth and accommodating. There is a small decrease in the cutoff for Odisha Domicile students rest your performance is the key and matters.

placement: 10/10

college: 10/10

course: 10/10

hostel: 10/10

internship: 10/10

campus life: 10/10

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VIVEK AGARWALLA

Enrolled 2022 MBA, Business ManagementFebruary 22, 2023

9.6 /10

The excellent internship opportunities XIMB provides

Admission:

A three-year Bachelor's Degree(or equivalent) from a recognized university in any discipline with at least 55% marks in aggregate is required for admission to MBA-BM. The college application form is available on their official website. ( ximb.edu.in) The application process date is flexible; this academic year was from September 8th, 2022 to January 20, 2023, and the application fee was 1600. I took the XAT entrance exam and applied through the same channel for MBA-BM. XIMB takes the scores from CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT(XIMB-HRM program only), and X-GMT( test conducted by XIMB itself). XIMB has a domicile reservation for Odisha resident applicants only. The cutoff for the different entrance tests and the reservation and non-reservation candidates are different and the cut-offs are communicated by the administration once they declare the list.

placement: 10/10

college: 10/10

course: 9/10

hostel: 9/10

interview: 9/10

internship: 10/10

campus life: 10/10

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Aashna Bansal

Enrolled 2022 MBA, Business ManagementFebruary 22, 2023

7.7 /10

Aashna Bansal- Review of XIMB

Admission:

I applied to XIMB using my CAT scores. There is a separate application for XIMB which is available on the site. The eligibility criteria for the course is that one must hold a bachelor's degree of a minimum of 3 years of duration with equivalent marks of 55%. Additionally, one must clear the CAT cutoff ( If applied through CAT) depending on domicile or non-domicile quotas. Application cost is around Rs 1600 and it opens in mid-September. The admission process is fairly simple- I got an interview invite once my eligibility criteria were met. Post my interview I got an offer letter from the college for admission. Once I accepted the offer, I was given a buddy to connect to as well as further information about joining and campus life.

placement: 8/10

college: 8/10

course: 8/10

hostel: 7/10

interview: 8/10

internship: 8/10

campus life: 7/10

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Sejal Naik

Enrolled 2021 MBA, Business ManagementFebruary 21, 2023

9.7 /10

A campus life worth living for MBA life.

Admission:

Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar (XIMB) offers various management courses at the postgraduate level. The eligibility criteria for some of the popular courses offered at XIMB are as follows: MBA in Rural Management (RM) - The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 55% marks or an equivalent CGPA. Candidates appearing for their final year exams are also eligible to apply. MBA in Sustainability Management (SM) - The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 55% marks or an equivalent CGPA. Candidates appearing for their final year exams are also eligible to apply. Executive MBA (EMBA) - The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 55% marks or equivalent CGPA and a min

placement: 10/10

college: 10/10

course: 9/10

hostel: 10/10

interview: 9/10

internship: 10/10

campus life: 10/10

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Saswat Sarangi

Enrolled 2023 MBA, Business ManagementFebruary 14, 2023

8.4 /10

Life at XIMB

Admission:

One can apply to XIMB through multiple entrance tests like CAT/XAT/XGMT. The cutoff depends on several factors like prior work ex, undergrad marks etc. There are reservations available to domicile candidates. If the cutoff is cleared, it will be followed by a GD/PI. Based on the cumulative score, the final results are declared.

placement: 9/10

college: 8/10

course: 9/10

hostel: 7/10

interview: 8/10

internship: 9/10

campus life: 9/10

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Ques. Is it worth taking admission in XIMB for global mba?

● Top Answer By Sikha Yadav on 09 Jul 21

First of all, no college or university can guarantee your placements. There is a placement cell in the college that takes care of placements, but Global MBA students cannot get decent placements by depending on the placement team. Any college can only provide you with a degree and tag. To get a decent job you have to search on your own. Investing so much in Global MBA is not a good idea. Also, ROI is an important factor, which is why it is suggested that you do not invest in it. Categories XIMB for Global MBA Course Fee 20.30 lakh Course Duration 2 years Highest CTC 26 LPA Average CTC 15 LPA Recruiting Companies Nestle, PwC, Crisil, CitiBank, etc. It is not worth taking admission to Xavier Institute of Management (XIMB) for a global MBA. It will only waste your money....Read more

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Ques. Is It worth to join B schools like IMT/IMI/XIMB whose fees are around 20 lakhs if I have calls from reputed government colleges on par with these?

● Top Answer By Suntonu Basu on 13 Mar 23

Before I talk about the worth of private B Schools like IMT/IMI/XIMB, let’s consider their average packages. B School Average Package IMT INR 17.35 LPA IMI Delhi INR 17.01 LPA XIMB INR 20 LPA The average package of government colleges like IITs and DSE is slightly less around INR 10.57 LPA. So the point is if you are ready to invest a hefty amount in B Schools, you will not regret the decision as they are game changers. The level of exposure and diversity is almost higher than in Government colleges. IITs, DFS and DSE MBAs have a more theoretical approach than a practical one. However, the figures for private B schools are inflated so do consider the ups and downs. IITs are best for operations and manufacturing industries IMT or XIMB is a good option for Marketing DFS or IMI are best suited for Finance XIMB or DSE are best for HR The final decision is up to you. Try to find what exactly you want from MBA If you are looking for the IIT tag, then IIT If you are after ROI or PhD then DSE or DFS If you want to climb the corporate ladder, XIMB is the best Make a well-informed decision after proper research....Read more

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Ques. Which college should I prefer for Finance: XIMB BM, IMT G or IMI Delhi?

● Top Answer By Pinaki Dasgupta on 03 Mar 23

In choosing your B-school, the primary factors that you should consider are, the specialization you want to opt for and the ROI you are expecting. In your case, you want to go for Finance. The list of preferred B Schools you mentioned has similar fees and placements so I will be answering solely based on specialization. Finance: IMI Delhi is the best choice of all the options when it comes to Finance. A premium quality crowd opts for Finance at IMI Delhi and the main reason is the customized MBA program in Finance. Many companies of the Finance sector visit the campus for placements. Finance students also avail the best opportunities and guidance and have a higher level of security than Marketing students. However, in case you have more than 2-3 years of work experience, IMI Delhi is not a suitable option. Although you may stand out among your batchmates, the companies visiting the campus are not aware of this and offer roles suitable for less experienced students only. So your work experience may not be credited here. The general preference order should be: IMI D>XIMB>IMT G...Read more

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Ques. Can I get admission at XIMB with poor academics?

● Top Answer By Pragya Tripathi on 13 Feb 23

A good percentile in the Common Admission Test (CAT) or Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) can greatly increase your chances of being admitted to the Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB). These standardized tests are used as a measure of a candidate's aptitude and potential for success in a management program, and a high score can compensate for a lower academic record. However, it is important to note that while a high CAT or XAT score can improve your chances of being admitted to XIMB, it does not guarantee admission. Other factors such as work experience, essays, and personal interviews are also considered in the admissions process. Additionally, it is also important to consider other factors like the program offerings, campus culture, and location when applying for an MBA program. If you're unable to secure a spot at XIMB, there are other colleges with strong MBA programs that may be a good fit for you. These schools may also place more weight on other factors such as work experience, academics, and essays. It is important to research different colleges and their MBA programs, and carefully consider which one is the best fit for you. It is also important to note that the MBA program is not only about the college's reputation, it's also about what you want to achieve in your career. So, it is important to think about your career goals before finalizing any college....Read more

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Ques. Should I join BM in XIMB?

● Top Answer By Isha Parasramka on 13 Mar 23

XIMB is one the top B schools in India and MBA in Business Management is its flagship course. Whether you should join it or not is your call depending on your inclinations and preferences. However, my answer entails various reasons why one must consider XIMB. XIMB has a 31-year-long legacy which has resulted in its rich lineage, great faculty members, and an elaborate alumni base. The institute is known for its research culture and development activities on a regular basis in collaboration with the government. XIMB is granted the South Asian Quality Assurance Systems (SAQS) accreditation by the Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia (AMDISA) and the NBA Accreditation by the National Board of Accreditation for a period of 5 years for PGDM. Unlike most B Schools it offers an MBA degree rather than a PGDM Diploma. An MBA gives a holistic view of the program while a PGDM focuses on a specific specialization. XIMB also offers international exchange of students not only through the college but also through student-driven committees. The faculty at XIMB are experts in their respective fields and have immense industry experience which is reflected in their pedagogy. In the second year, you get an opportunity to do a double major, major plus minor in whichever fields (i.e. Marketing, Finance, operations, etc) we would like to gain knowledge and experience in. This gives us an opportunity to gain cross-functional knowledge and explore beyond our comfort zone, a quality required in the corporate world. XIMB encourages extra-curricular/ co-curricular activities combining activities and academics which helps you to learn how to become a better manager and put your theoretical knowledge to the test. Business seminars and talks hosted by industry leaders from every field are common in XIMB. These business talks help the students increase their practical knowledge with quality industry exposure. XIMB holds a strong alumni base with alumni at top positions in various companies. XIMB gives due importance to academics and learning through various projects, competitions, case studies, live projects, and faculty projects. The students are constantly evaluated through quizzes and assignments to keep them on their toes. This helps them adjust to the hectic schedule they face in the corporate world. Overall, the campus life at XIMB is unique and complete as it is a B-School that is forever awake....Read more

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Ques. What do I have to do to get a call from SP Jain or XIMB?

● Top Answer By Manu Jha on 13 Mar 23

My answer will be strictly pertaining to SP Jain as my sister is a student there and I have quite a lot of information about the admission criteria there. SP Jain has unique criteria wherein almost 70% of the parameters are uncontrollable. Some of them include Past Academic Record Nature of work experience and employee brand value Extracurricular background Diversity of profile These are some factors that are hardly in one’s control. So one should not be disappointed if she/he lacks in these aspects. Well, it is now that the factors that are controllable come into the picture. You can work on these factors and compensate for the flaws in your profile Prepare for CAT/XAT/GMAT to the best of your ability. Filling out the application form with a genuine portrayal of your personality and candidature in the fields where you are asked about your versatility, leadership quality etc. If the stars align, you will surely get a call. From what I have heard, every PGDM batch has students with both exception profiles as well as normal profiles. So what you need to focus on is finding a unique trait of yourself and working on it relentlessly....Read more

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Ques. Which one should I join, XIMB BM or IIM Amritsar?

● Top Answer By Khushboo Singh on 19 Jan 23

If you have to choose between XIMB and IIM Amritsar I will always suggest you go for IIM Amritsar. Apart from the IIM tag, its relentless growth is a major deciding factor. The ROI at XIMB is very less in comparison to IIM. The points below will help you understand my point. The fee of IIM Amritsar is INR 12 Lakhs whereas that of XIMB is INR 20 Lakhs. The Average package is almost similar to the 2 colleges ( IIM Amritsar- INR 14.63 LPA and XIMB- INR 15.42 LPA). So when compared to the fees XIMB has a lower ROI than IIM Amritsar. IIM Amritsar has witnessed fast-paced growth in recent years. It is the only and best MBA college in the whole of Punjab The batch size is smaller than that of XIMB and it’s an extra benefit when it comes to placement opportunities. So IIM Amritsar is the best option among the 3 colleges....Read more

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Ques. I have the following college options for joining in MBA i.e IIM Sirmaur, IIT Roorkee, SIOM Nashik and XIMB, Bubaneswar. Which order of preference is appropriate?

● Top Answer By Vaibhav Chavan on 19 Jan 23

p>To find the right order of preference conduct a thorough research of these colleges on the basis of these parameters batch strength faculty ROI Placement report You can also connect with the alumni of the respective colleges and ask their personal opinions. The most suitable college for you is the one that satisfies your priorities. So the first step is to identify your priorities. In case your priority is an IIM tag then Sirmaur is the one for you. For an IIT tag, IIT Roorkee is best for you XIMB has high fees but it’s strong alumni base is what attracts many In case you are still unsure, enquire about the Median salary and compare it. Choose your college wisely as it’s the deciding factor of your career....Read more

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Ques. My NMAT score is 222 and I am eligible for XIMB HRM. Should I join XIMB HRM having 30 months work experience in L&T?

● Top Answer By Ketan Ahuja on 13 Mar 23

Yes, you can easily get into XIMB HRM with your NMAT score. In Fact, there are many other B Schools that accept NMAT scores like The colleges in order of their ratings are- NMIMS Mumbai (212 and above) NMIMS Bangalore (199 above) NMIMS Hyderabad (190–195) XIMB (190–200) NMIMS Navi Mumbai (185+) Honestly, only NMIMS Mumbai and Bangalore are worth investing in. One can certainly apply for the exam again but they must bear in mind that the cost of the exam is costly and you will have to apply separately and fill out forms for the exam as well as colleges again. NMIMS Mumbai lays great emphasis on your work experience So, even with an average performance in CDPI one can convert a call. NMIMS Mumbai enjoys a locational advantage being located in the finance and business hub of the country. It is among the 15 top B schools in the country...Read more

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Ques. Is it worth joining IIM Sambalpur as a fresher and with no option of taking the CAT next year? How are the placements expected to grow in 2 years at IIM Sambalpur? My other option is XIMB.

● Top Answer By Piyush on 24 Jan 23

Both the colleges you mentioned are not really suitable for a fresher. The cons of both colleges are: IIM Sambalpur The placement scenario here is terrible owing to its recent establishment IIM tag has zero worth mainly because it’s new Substandard roles are offered to freshers like relationship managers in below-average cities. The salary is also very mediocre. Being a baby IIM, IIM Sambalpur is rarely visited by top firms for placements. Freshers majoring in marketing get placed in small startups and not big firms. XIMB The biggest shortcoming of this B School is its extravagant fees which are not at par with the packages it offers The college has no brand name at all Extremely poor roles offered through placements like sales job and relationship manager Since I have blatantly put both the schools out of question, what are you supposed to do now? Either you should give up the idea of an MBA. Or you can work somewhere, gain enough experience and then target a better B School....Read more

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