XIME Kochi campus located in God’s Own Country – Kerala, started its journey of excellence in the year 2012. The campus is spread across 1,14,000 sq.ft and shares its boundaries with Kerala Start Up Mission-the startup ecosystem in Kerala and Maker Village – the largest electronic hardware incubator in the country. The flagship program at XIME Kochi is a two-year, full-time, residential PGDM course with an annual intake of 120 students. The Management School accepts scores of CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT, MAT, KMAT and ATMA exams for PGDM admission. Candidates shortlisted on the basis of entrance will be further required to undergo Group Discussion and Personal Interviews. 

XIME Kochi is 100% residential with students from more than 20 states across India. The campus houses both boys’ and girls’ hostels. Accomplishments of the institute are evident from its student achievements in inter B-school management fests. XIME Kochi conducts various competitions, development programs, and conferences. The faculty at XIME Kochi comes with a blend of industry experience and strong academic background, providing an edge in program delivery that is tuned to the industry requirements. With an emphasis on quality education and 100% placement, XIME builds insightful leaders of tomorrow. In addition to this, the college has vast international ties with management colleges across the globe. Some of the international institutes that have signed MoU with XIME include, GDUFS – Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, Guangzhou, China,  Audencia Business School, France and Nagoya University of Commerce and Business, Japan. Check XIME Kochi Admission Process

Furthermore, XIME Kochi has signed MoUs with Maker Village, the National University of Legal Studies (NUALS), TCS and many other industries for collaboration and knowledge transfer. The constant and vibrant industry interaction is an enabler in getting Live Projects for the students and the multi-modal teaching process provides world-class learning outcomes. Meritorious students also get to visit Japan, China and France for internships and study tours, enriching their personalities and helping them gain a holistic and global outlook. 

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XIME Kochi Quick Facts

  • Association with the Kerala Startup Mission through IEDC (Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Cell) 
  • Ranked 21 by Business India – 2020
  • Kept in A1 Category of Business Standard – 2021strong and active network with universities and institutions across the globe and MoUs with foreign institutions
  • Average Salary recorded in Placement 2021-22 stood at INR 8.06 LPA. The Highest Package was INR 12.25 LPA.
  • Offers International Immersion Including international conferences to its selected students. Around 30% of XIME students get this opportunity, 
  • Top companies including, Infosys, MindTree, KPMG, TechMahindra, Deloitte, Sonata, BOSCH, Hitachi, Airtel, Oracle, Sabre, Mahindra, IDFC Bank

Words from Students of XIME Kochi

“I decided to choose the furthest institution from my hometown and joined XIME Kochi. I have spent almost a year and I still remember when I entered the college for the first time, I noticed that the campus was not very big but it was fully equipped with all amenities. I witnessed the first placement drive of my seniors. So far, by January itself, more than 80% of them have been placed with an average package of 8.06 lakh. It did give me a sigh of relief. Thus my decision of choosing a college with respect to location did not prove to be a blunder!”
- Dheeraj Patel (2021-23)

“After joining XIME Kochi, when I walked through the beautiful office of Kerala Start-Up Mission during my second term as part of the Industry Connect program, I never expected to receive a chance to work with them as part of my live project. It’s been a great experience connecting with and keeping in touch with aspiring entrepreneurs. The ideas and experiences of the people I connected with were incredible and I was able to acquire information on a variety of fields that I had hardly been aware of earlier. However, it was a great pleasure to work with KSUM and be a part of such a vibrant team, and I look forward to working on more projects with them for the rest of my internship.”
- Lekshmi Vijayan (2021-23)

“Life in hostels during college days is a totally different phase of life. Each day is a new experience. My hostel life in XIME Kochi is of Lifelong connections, Opportunities, Time management, Independence and freedom, Experience and Exposure. Whether you excel at any other thing or not, managing time is a necessity. From the gossip sessions to studying, you learn to manage time to be part of every activity. I learned it in XIME. According to me “XIME hostel life is a place you can celebrate life..”
- Hemanth Arjun Reddy (2021-23)

“I have always been fascinated with the kind of work NGOs do for people in need. I have always had this desire to somehow get involved in NGO work so that I can also contribute something to people in need. Thanks to my college XIME Kochi, I got the opportunity to work closely with an NGO. The NGO I am working with handles various projects such as tree plantation projects, daily feed projects, Educational Scholarship Programs and building and handling old-age homes. Basically, working with NGO gave me a new perspective of life. There are lots of people who are underprivileged, and we privileged people are always complaining about our lives. I feel grateful for the opportunities I got from XIME in life. It makes me appreciate my life. I feel lucky to have got the opportunity to help these people as much as I can.”
- Monalisa Chowdhary (2021-23)

XIME Kochi Admission Dates

PGDM
Events Dates
Last Date to Apply 26th March, 2023
XAT Registration 10th August - 11th December 2022
XAT Admit Card 20th December 2022
XAT Exam 8th January 2023
XAT Answer Key Release 17th January, 2023
XAT Result 31st January 2023
Offers & Waitlist April 2023
Academic Sessions Begins Mid - June 2023

XIME Kochi Ranking

Magazine

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Bangalore

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Business Today 

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The Week

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Business India

A+++

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Outlook

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Fortune

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XIME Kochi Course

Courses Eligibility Criteria
PGDM

Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates). Candidates in final year are also eligible to apply
Duration: 2 years
Specializations:- Finance, Marketing, HR, IT & Analytics, Operations, General Management
Admission Criteria: valid CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT/MAT/KMAT and ATMA scores+GD+PI
Intake: 120

To apply for XIME Kochi’s PGDM programme the candidates must have a valid score in any of the entrance tests- CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/ATMA/GMAT/KMAT for XIME Kochi Admissions 2022. Check detailed XIME Cutoff

XIME Kochi PGDM Admission Weightage

Weightage Component Weightage on a scale of 100 Remarks
Academic Performance

15

 X Std., XII Std., Undergraduate Degree/ Post Graduate Degree
Entrance Exam Score 35 CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, MAT, GMAT, KMAT
Group discussion/interview 40 To be held in March each year
Other Weightage 10 For participation in Sports, Extra-Curricular activities, Academic diversity and Gender diversity

XIME Kochi Placements

XIME organizes centralized placements in Bangalore. The placement season is kickstarted by the placement week. Students across three campuses meet up at XIME Bangalore for the recruitment process. The entire placement process is centrally driven which gives ample opportunities for eligible candidates to participate in the hiring process. Through its Placement Cell, it provides direction and support to students. All through the years, it has succeeded in maintaining an excellent record. Here are the highlights of the placement drive 2023:

Particulars Placements Statistics 2023
No. of students eligible 54
No. of students placed 39
Percentage of students placed  72.22%
Highest CTC INR 14.30 LPA
Average CTC INR 10.40 LPA
Median CTC INR 10 LPA
Top Recruiters Infosys, MindTree, KPMG, TechMahindra, Deloitte, Sonata, BOSCH, Hitachi, Airtel, Oracle, Sabre, Mahindra, IDFC Bank, Mercedes, etc.

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XIME Kochi Batch Profile

The 2022-24 batch comprised of 94 students who have an average work experience of 22 months. The below table represents the educational background of the batch:

Educational Background Percentage of the students
Engineering 33%
Commerce 31%
BBA 18%
Science 9%
Others 9%

XIME Kochi Scholarships 

A number of awards and scholarships have been instituted to encourage excellence in student performance throughout the course and in various functional areas. The scholarships to 5-10% of students ranging upto 25% of fees in addition to other awards are mentioned below.

  • Chairman’s Medal – Cash prize of INR 20,000 and certificate for the student scoring the highest CGPA in the two–year PGDM programme
  • XIME President’s Roll of Honour for Outstanding Academic Achievement Award for the 2nd rank holder 
  • Late Prof. J.D. Cherayil, Memorial Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement for the 3rd rank holder.
  • Geojit Financial Services Ltd sponsored award of INR 10,000 and a certificate for Excellence in Finance.
  • Apollo Tyres Ltd sponsored award of INR 10,000 and a certificate for Excellence in Human Resources 
  • SUD-CHEMIE India Pvt Ltd. sponsored award of INR 10,000 and a certificate for Excellence in Operations
  • LUKER sponsored award of INR 10,000 and a certificate for Excellence in Marketing
  • Dr. Manoj Varghese sponsored award of INR 10,000 and a certificate for Excellence in Talent Management 
  • Dr.Varghese M.Mathunny, award of INR 10,000 and certificate of excellence in Economics George Thomas Kottukapally Memorial award of Rs. 10,000 and certificate for excellence
  • in Humanitarian and Social Service 
  • Sunny Diamond Best All Rounder Award which consists of a Diamond Ring and Certificate recognizing the Best All-Rounder student.

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XIME Kochi FAQs

Ques. Do XIME Kochi conduct exchange programs?

Ans. XIME regularly organizes exchange programs for their students by partnering with international institutions. Students are selected and sent abroad to attend these B Schools. International students also visit XIME for the same. 

Ques.Who were the topmost recruiters at XIME?

Ans. Some of the top most recruiters are Baroda Mutual funds, Royal Enfield, Oil India Limited, Federal Bank, HDFC Bank, PS Group, IDBI Bank, Induslnd Bank, Kotak, UrbanClap, JIO, Tata Steel and many more. Check XIME Kochi Placement

Ques. What is the application fee at XIME kochi?

Ans. The application fee at XIME is Rs. 1500 (inclusive of GST@18%). Application fee can be paid online through credit card/ debit card/net banking/mobile wallets. A system generated acknowledgement will be generated with the successful completion of registration. Read more about XIME Kochi Fees

Ques. How much is the highest package in comparison to last year offered at XIME Kochi?

Ans. In 2022, highest CTC was INR 12.25 LPA and in 2021, it stayed at INR 11 LPA. On the other hand, Average CTC offered at XIME Kochi in 2022 was INR 8.07 LPA from INR 6.7 LPA in 2021.

Ques. What is the tenure of Summer Internships to be done at XIME Kochi?

Ans. All the students are expected at the end of the SIP to take up internships at any organisation for the time period of eight weeks where they work on projects and write a well organized report.

Ques. Do XIME Kochi offer Certification courses?

Ans. Yes, XIME has recently launched some Certification courses to be conducted that can range between two months to one year of duration. These are as follows: Certification In Entrepreneurial Management, Certification In Business Analytics and many more. Know more about XIME Kochi Courses

Ques. Does XIME Kochi has a common placement process as that of other campuses?

Ans. The eligible students from Bangalore, Chennai and Kochi pass through the same placement process. Each institute has its placement cell which helps students in providing proper direction and support for the placement process. All through the years, it has succeeded in maintaining an excellent record. The institute vigorously follows a norm of 100% placement.

Ques. What is the Hostel Fees for students of XIME Kochi?

Ans. The Hostel fees for students of XIME Kochi ranges from INR 10,500 – INR 11,500 per month which is the same for the boys and girls hostel.

Ques. What are the USPs of XIME Kochi?

Ans. The USPs of XIME Kochi is as follows:

  • Diverse Student Community (24 States)
  • 6000 + Alumni
  • Good industry connects (through consultancies, live projects, summer internships, external speaker series, etc.)
  • MOUs with 14 Universities aboard
  • International Winter Internship & International Study Tour
  • Location advantage (Nearness to Start-up Village, Maker Village, Infopark, Cochin Special Economic Zone, SmartCity Kochi, among others)
  • Founded and managed by distinguished academicians and professionals
  • Highly talented faculty group
  • Offers extra value-added courses unique to XIME
  • 100% residential campus