Xavier Institute of Management (XIMB), Bhubaneswar

Here are some of the courses offered at XIMB (Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar) and their fee structures (mostly latest 2025‑2026) to give you a clear idea. These numbers are subject to change, so it’s good to confirm on XIM’s website.

Major Courses & Fee Details

Other Fee Components

Apart from the tuition or course fee, there are additional charges such as:

• Development Fund (often ~ ₹ 1,00,000)

• Course Materials (e.g. ~ ₹ 40,000/yr)

• IT Expenses (~ ₹ 20,000/yr)

• Alumni Fee (~ ₹ 10,000)

• Career Advisory / Services Fee (varies)

• Refundable Security Deposits etc.

Also, hostel / residential costs are extra: depending on room type/sharing etc., could be from ₹ 25,000 up to ~ ₹ 1,20,000+ per year.

Here’s a summary of the admission process for the MBA‑Business Management (MBA‑BM) programme at Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB), based on the latest available info (2025). If you want, I can also outline the process for other specialisations or years.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must have a three‑year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline from a recognised university, with at least 55% aggregate marks.

• Candidates who are in their final year of graduation (expecting to complete by ~ mid‑June of the admission year) are also eligible, provisionally. Their admission depends on fulfilling the degree requirements by the specified date (e.g. June 15). If they fail, the offer is cancelled.

Entrance Tests / Accepted Tests

Applicants need to have a valid score in one of these:

• XAT (conducted by XLRI)

• CAT (conducted by IIMs)

• GMAT (if taken in specified years)

• XGMT (XIM General Management Test), conducted by XIM University as an alternative exam.

Application Process

1. Fill the online application form on the XIM University / XIMB admission portal.

2. Pay the application fee (amount depends on whether you're using X‑GMT, etc.).

3. Submit required documents, which usually include academic records, identification, and possibly Statement of Purpose (depending on program).

Shortlisting & Selection Rounds

After the test scores, there are further selection steps:

• Shortlisting is first done based on test scores (CAT/XAT/GMAT/XGMT) along with academic record (grades, etc.).

• Shortlisted candidates are called for:
    • Writing Ability Test (WAT)
    • Group Discussion (GD)
    • Personal Interview (PI)

• Final selection is based on composite of: test score + performance in WAT + GD + PI + past academic performance + relevant work experience.

PhD Admission Differences

For PhD programs, there are some additional / alternate steps:

• Must have a Master’s degree (or sometimes a 4‑year bachelor’s with high CGPA) with minimum marks (~ 55%) in the relevant field.

• Application is online.

• Shortlisting involves something called XRAT (XIM Research Aptitude Test).

• Then there is a presentation / research proposal, and an interview.

Here are the accreditations & recognitions held by Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB) / XIM University as of 2025:

Accreditations

Other Recognitions & Registrations / Memberships

• Registered under UGC (University Grants Commission).

• Recognized by Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha.

• Member of several Jesuit / business school networks:
    • Jesuit Higher Education Association of South Asia (JHEASA)
    • Global Jesuit Higher Education Network
    • International Association of Jesuit Business Schools (IAJBS)

Here are the latest placement details & recruiter insights for Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB / XIM University), based on the most recent data (mostly 2023‑24), and some commentary on trends.

Key Placement Statistics (2023‑24)

Stream‑wise or specialization breakdown in 2024:

• For MBA‑HRM, average was ~ INR 17.02 LPA, highest ~ INR 30 LPA.

• The streams like Systems, Operations, Finance, Marketing, Consulting also had their highest packages in the 25‑30 LPA range (or slightly less in some streams).

Top Recruiters & Sectors

Some of the big names and sectors that have recruited from XIMB include:

• Recruiters: IBM, EY, Deloitte, PwC, Accenture, Microsoft, Tata Electronics, Godrej, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, DE Shaw & Co, etc.

• Leading sectors:
    • BFSI (~ 27% of offers in 2024)
    • Consulting (~ 20%)
    • Others: Marketing, Finance, Systems, Operations also have decent proportion of placements.

Trends / Observations

• The highest package dropped significantly from 2023 to 2024 (2023 had ~ INR 71.51 LPA in some streams, 2024 highest ~ INR 30 LPA).

• The average and median have been more stable (around ~₹ 19‑20 LPA average for MBA‑BM).

• More companies are coming in recent years (increase in recruiters and new entrants) which suggests strong & growing industry interest.

• Stream‑wise, some specializations tend to do slightly better than others, especially ones more in demand (Systems, Operations) in certain years.

Here are the recent rankings for Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB / XIM University), along with commentary on what they show:

Recent Rankings of XIMB / XIM University

What These Rankings Indicate

• Strong among private B‑schools and in East India: XIMB frequently ranks near the top among private management institutes, especially in eastern India. Being 1st in Odisha across many surveys is consistent.

• Moderate among all management institutes nationally: In all‑India rankings (including public and private), XIMB ranks in the 40s according to NIRF. This means that while it's well‑recognized, there are many institutes (especially IIMs, top public universities, etc.) ahead of it.

• Strengths often in employability, teaching‑learning, state mandates: Surveys like IIRF, GHRDC etc. show XIMB scoring well on criteria like faculty, employability, placements, state‑level dominance.

Here are the major facilities at Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB / XIM University) — campus‑infrastructure, hostels, academics, health, sports, etc. — to help you understand what living & studying there is like:

Campus & General Infrastructure

• The XIMB campus is about 20 acres in Bhubaneswar (Xavier Square on Nandan Kanan Road). There’s also a new campus (New / Xavier City Campus) about 35 acres, which houses undergraduate and other schools.

• Campus is Wi‑Fi enabled, well‑networked via fibre optic backbone, with LAN + wireless in almost all academic, administrative, residential buildings.

• Classrooms are air‑conditioned or have AC lecture halls/seminar rooms especially in newer or upgraded blocks. They are equipped with modern AV systems, LCD / projectors, networked computers.

• There is a Management Development Centre (MDC) for training, executive programmes etc., with multiple training halls and suites.

• Auditorium of ~850 seating capacity on the main (XIMB) campus. Smaller auditoriums / mini‑auditorium(s) on other campus(es).

Library & Academic Resources

• Extensive library resources: large collection of books, periodicals, bound journals, online journals/databases. Subscriptions like Bloomberg, EBSCO, JSTOR, ISI, etc.

• Computer labs, digital labs, computer resource & data centre (CRDC). Multiple labs for student, faculty, online examinations etc.

• IT services: campus‑wide internet, high‑speed leased lines, redundant connection, printing and copying services, LMS / Academic Information System, software licensing (Microsoft, SAP), etc.

Residential / Hostel Facilities

• Several hostels for men and women: names like Fr. Gnanarethinam Gents’ Residence (GR‑I), GR‑II, Mother Teresa Ladies’ Residence (MTR), Russi Mody Hall (RMH), Cenderet, and others. Also Studio Apartments and special hostels for Executive MBA / Global Management etc.

• Room types mixed: single‑occupancy and twin/double sharing. Some hostels newer, some older. Some rooms are air‑conditioned (esp. for certain programs / hostels)

• Amenities in hostels: 24‑hour internet (WiFi + LAN), common rooms / multipurpose halls, recreation rooms, mess / canteen, water coolers, geysers, washing machines, indoor games (table tennis, carrom etc.).

• Safety / campus security: gated campus, CCTV in hostels / academic buildings, staff, etc. Medical facilities: doctor on campus (hours specified), ambulance services for emergencies.

Sports, Health & Recreation

• Sports facilities: floodlit courts for basketball, tennis; indoor badminton court; playgrounds for football and cricket; volleyball courts; gymnasium; jogging & walking areas around campus.

• Health/wellness: Visiting doctor on campus, basic emergency medical / ambulance services; provisions for doctor consultation; medical support for students, staff.

Additional Facilities / Services

• Canteens, café / “X‑Café” for food & snacks, including late‑night & fast food options on campus.

• Multipurpose halls in many residences and hostels for cultural / extracurricular events.

• Studio apartments and flats for faculty / visiting professionals.