XIM University MBA 2027-29 admissions open: apply by December 15

XIM University in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, a private Jesuit institution, has announced the opening of admissions for its Master of Business Administration (MBA), Executive MBA (EMBA), and Master of Management Studies in Business Finance (MMS-BF) programs for the 2027-29 academic session. Prospective candidates can now submit their applications online.

The application window for these management programs will close on December 15, 2026. The university accepts scores from various national-level management entrance examinations, including CAT 2026, XAT 2027, XGMT 2027, and eligible GMAT scores.

Application Process and Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the MBA programs, candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree of at least three years duration with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks. Final-year students are also permitted to apply, provided they meet the university’s completion requirements. The application process is conducted entirely online through the official portal, apply.xim.edu.in.

Applicants are required to register with a valid email ID and mobile number, fill out the application form with personal, academic, and entrance examination details, and select their desired program. Essential documents for submission include a recent passport-size photograph, Class 10 and 12 marksheets/certificates, degree or provisional certificate, entrance examination details, valid ID proof, and work experience documents if applicable. After uploading documents and paying the application fee, candidates must review and submit the form, retaining the confirmation page for future reference.

Important Dates for Admission 2027-29

XIM University has opened applications for its MBA, EMBA, and MMS-BF programs for the 2027-29 academic session. Prospective candidates must submit their online applications by December 15, 2026, per information from XIM University and CareerChoice360.in. Key entrance examinations for admission include CAT 2026, scheduled for November 29, 2026, and XAT 2027, which will take place on January 3, 2027, as reported by CareerChoice360.in.

The university’s own entrance exam, XGMT 2027, is slated for January 17, 2027, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, according to XIM University’s MBA-Business Management page and CareerChoice360.in. The program session for this admission cycle is confirmed as 2027-29 by CareerChoice360.in.

Selection Procedure and Interview Locations

Shortlisted candidates will proceed to the next stages of the selection process, which typically include a Group Discussion (GD), a Writing Ability Test (WAT), and a Personal Interview (PI). The final selection is based on a complete evaluation that considers performance in the entrance examination (XAT/CAT/GMAT/XGMT), the interview, past academic records, and relevant work experience.

If conducted offline, interviews may be held in several major cities across India, including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, and Patna. Candidates attending offline interviews are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses. Admission offers are provisional.

Program Offerings and Fee Structure

XIM University, which includes the Xavier Institute of Management (XIMB), offers a range of MBA specializations designed to cater to various career aspirations. These include Business Management (MBA-BM), Human Resource Management (MBA-HRM), Rural Management (MBA-RM), Sustainability Management (MBA-SM), Urban Management & Governance (MBA-UMG), and Public Policy & Management (MBA-PPM). Additionally, the university offers an Executive MBA Program (EMBA-BM) for working professionals and an MMS-BF program.

The fee structure for the various management programs includes an annual program fee and a one-time development fund. The MBA-BM program has an annual fee of ₹11,50,000, while MBA-HRM is ₹11,00,000 per year. The EMBA-BM program’s first-year fee is ₹14,00,000. All programs also require a ₹1,00,000 development fund. The detailed fee structure for the 2027-29 batch is provided below.

Further reading

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Written by Nishit Kumar

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