XIME Bangalore was established in 1991 and is one of the top B-Schools of India, with two other residential campuses in Chennai and Kochi. XIME is a private business school and it is ranked one of the Top Management Colleges in India. The college successfully bagged 58th rank in the top private B-school in IIRF India MBA Rankings 2023. The most opted program at XIME Bangalore is the 2-year full-time PGDM program. Candidates seeking admission to the program need to have at least 75 percentile in the CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ GMAT exam. Apart from PGDM, XIME is offering PGDM-BA and Ph.D. programs. Admission to PGDM-BA is also based on CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ GMAT exam score along with a consistent academic record.

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The Ph.D. program of XIME is affiliated with Mysore University. It accepts the scores of XAT/CAT/CMAT/MAT/ATMA/GMAT to shortlist the students followed by GD and PI. XIME has a strong B-Schools network with some of the leading institutions in France, the U.S., Brazil, China, Russia, and South Africa. XIME Bangalore is a recipient of ACBSP accreditation (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs of the United States), a milestone in the onward professional progress of the Institution. Direct Link to Apply for XIME Bangalore

XIME Bangalore placement 2023 records a placement percentage of 77.50%. XIME Bangalore placement 2023 recorded an average CTC of INR 10.80 LPA. Check XIME Bangalore Admission Process

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XIME Bangalore Quick facts

  • XIME has MOU with a number of prestigious universities around the world such as Novancia Business School, Paris, France, Nagoya University of Commerce and Business, Japan Yonsei University, Korea etc.
  • The Total Number of allotted seats for PGDM program is 180 & PGDM BA program is 60.
  • XIME offers AICTE approved two-year, full-time, residential PGDM programme.
  • Summer Internship Programme for PGDM students to provide them with industrial experience.
  • Exposure to foreign languages like German, Spanish, French and Chinese. 
  • International educational tours.
  • Insurance coverage to PGDM and PGDM BA students under Group Mediclaim policy (INR 3 Lacs).
  • Student and one earning parent are also covered under Group Personal Accident Policy (INR 5 lacs cover for each insured member).
  • Ranked 4 among ‘Top Leading B-Schools of Super Excellence’ by Competition Success 2021
  • Average salary in placement 2023 was INR 10.80 LPA.

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XIME Bangalore Admission Dates 2024

PGDM / PGDM BA
Event Dates
CAT 2023 Registration Starts August 2, 2023
CAT 2023 Registration Ends September 20, 2023
CAT 2023 Admit Card October 25, 2023
CAT 2023 Exam Date November 26, 2023
XAT 2024 Registration Window July 15, 2023 – November 30, 2023
XAT 2024 Admit Card December 20, 2024
XAT 2024 Exam  January 7, 2024
XAT 2024 Result  January 31, 2024
Last Date to Apply March 26, 2024 (Tentative)
PhD
Event Dates
GATE 2024 Last date for Registration (without late fee) September 29, 2023
GATE 2024 Last date for Registration (with late fee) October 13, 2023
GATE 2024 Admit Card release January 03, 2024
GATE 2024 Exam February 03, 04, 10 & 11, 2024

XIME Bangalore Ranking 

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XIME Bangalore Courses & Eligibility

Course Eligibility Fees
PGDM Bachelor degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. Candidates in final year of graduation are also eligible to apply
Duration: 2 years
Admission Criteria: valid CAT, GMAT, MAT, ATMA, GMAT or XAT score
Total Intake: 180		 INR 12 Lakhs
PGDM-BA

Engineering degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or any Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks and Maths as a compulsory subject at Graduation level
Duration: 2 years
Admission Criteria: valid CAT, GMAT, MAT, ATMA, GMAT or XAT score
Total Intake: 60

 INR 12 Lakhs
PhD Master’s degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks/an integrated master’s degree with at least 50% marks/Qualified for UGC/CSIR(JRF) Fellowships/Government / Aided College teachers under FIP.
Duration:5 years
Admission Criteria: Entrance examination by Mysore University(at least 55% marks) /+PI and work experience if any.

INR 60K per annum (Full-time)

INR 1.30 Lakhs per annum (Part-time)

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XIME Bangalore Cutoff 2023

The table below displays XIME Cutoffs for PGDM Course for year 2023. For year 2023: Students must have a credible score in any of the entrance exams – CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/ATMA/GMAT.

Entrance Exam PGDM Cutoff
CAT 2023 75
CMAT 2024 75
MAT 2023 75
XAT 2024 75
GMAT 75

XIME Bangalore Placements 2023

XIME has concluded its 2023 placement drive with a 77.50% placement percentage. A total of 208 students participated in the placement drive. The average salary stood at INR 10.80 LPA. The highlights of XIME Bangalore Placements 2023 are tabulated below:

Particulars Placements Statistics 2022
Number of Eligible Students 208
Placement Percentage 77.50%
Average Salary INR 10.8 LPA
Top 25% Average Salary INR 13.69 LPA

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XIME Bangalore Scholarships

XIME provides various scholarships to meritious students. The scholarship value usually varies from INR 1 to 2 lakh. The scholarships offered are subject to change. There are additional scholarships given throughout the year. The Scholarships are usually handed out during the Independence Day or Republic Day celebration held at each of the campuses. In addition to the scholarships every year, a number of academic achievement awards are given at the Convocation. In addition, there is a special award called the Best All-round Performance Award.

  • Bangalore Award is instituted by Triune Company, Delhi
  • Kochi Award instituted by Sunny Diamonds
  • Chennai Award instituted by OBO Bettermann

XIME Bangalore Alumni

XIME Bangalore has a vast network of alumni entrepreneurs, leading their professions at its best. Some of the notable alumni members of XIME Bangalore along with their businesses are mentioned below.

  • Christina Mitali Ghose: Stylus Serviced Offices, Snap Offices Pvt. Ltd.
  • Harrish Mathew: Higrid Imaging Solutions Pvt. Ltd. 
  • Neeva Marcel: Consultant
  • Samir Akber: Theron International
  • Prem gopalakrishnan: G K Enterprises
  • Hariprasad Rao: IntEssence Solutions pvt. Ltd.
  • Sidharth: VIBEN QR Innovations
  • Vinay James Kynadi: Herbz, Highland Silver Sands, Alphabay Innovative Ventures,
  • Agripreneur Services,Limner Consulting LLP, & Rockstar Bluemetal Resources
  • Joseph Olassa: Ignitho Technologies and Nuevo Ventures
  • Deepti: Athreya Retail Private Limited
  • Anil Malgikar: Proctor Games Pvt Ltd, Yum Whey Pvt Ltd.
  • Mahesh : PoYoTrip, TTH Consultants
  • Platosen Samarasam: ZUWA Organic Farm Pvt Ltd
  • Sandipan: Hungerbox
  • Hrishikesh Deshmukh: Purple Zone
  • Katya Cordeiro: Dranding Consulting (OPC) Private Limited
  • Sundeep Reddy : GH Digital Media Pvt Ltd
  • Peeyush Kumar: Sellryt eBusiness Pvt Ltd
  • Raman: Tribal Hermit, We Career
  • Nirmaan Dutta: We Career

XIME Bangalore FAQs

Ques. Is XIME Bangalore worth joining?

Ans. XIME Bangalore is a good college in terms of placement, faculty & study environment. XIME welcomes companies to visit the campus for familiarization and giving Pre-Placement talks to the students. XIME Bangalore takes admission through CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT scores followed by GD/PI round.

Ques. I am staying near XIME Bangalore. Am I required to stay in the hostel?

Ans. Yes, XIME PGDM is not class room sessions alone. It involves workshops, discussions, debates and other such activities. The Learning process also involves interaction at various levels, life lessons and social interaction with fellow students with diverse cultures and many others. As such students are required to stay in the hostel. Check XIME Bangalore Hostel

Ques. Can I apply for the PGDM course of XIME Bangalore under Management Quota ?

Ans. XIME Bangalore has no Management quota or NRI quota as of now. Subject to eligibility norms, any one including NRIs can apply for the PGDM course at XIME Bangalore. Admission will be purely based on merit. Check XIME Banaglore PGDM

Ques. Is XAT mandatory for XIME Bangalore MBA?

Ans. XIME Bangalore accepts the score of XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) conducted by XLRI. XLRI conducts XAT on behalf of Xavier Association of Management Institutes (XAMI). Since XIME Bangalore is a member of XAMI, it does not have separate tests for admission shortlistings. The college also accepts scores of other national level entrance tests such as CAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA and GMAT.

Ques. Where will XIME Bangalore conduct the GD-PI?

Ans. XIME Bangalore will conduct the Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds in 3 cities- Bangalore, Kochi, Chennai. The institute also conducts online GD-PI. The GD-PI process for all campuses will be similar and held on the same date.

Ques. What are the chances of getting a facility for the Student exchange program of XIME Bangalore?

Ans. XIME regularly sends its students abroad for exchange programs and internships. There are international collaborations with organizations like Houston Baptist University, Texas; RANEPA, Moscow; Novancia Business School, Paris; Yonsei University, Korea that offer students training and internship programs of various durations.

Ques. What is the Hostel fee for students of XIME Bangalore?

Ans. The Hostel fee for students of XIME Bangalore is INR 9,500 per month which is the same for the boys and girls hostel. The girls and boys hostels are fully equipped with every single facility including attached bathroom, internet facility, common with entertainment facility, facilities for games & gymnasium, etc Check XIME Bangalore Hostel