XIMB Cutoff CAT 2026
XIMB Cutoff CAT for MBA Business Management in the General category is 91 percentile for 2025 admissions, a figure that has remained consistent over the past three years. The XIMB Cutoff CAT is the qualifying percentile for admission to various MBA programs at Xavier Institute of Management (XIMB), Bhubaneswar, with the 2025 cutoff for the flagship MBA-BM program settling at 91 percentile across all categories. 2026 cutoff will be updated post-release.
Exam & Application Dates 2026
Key dates for XIMB admissions for the 2026 academic year are outlined below, including important examination and application deadlines.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CAT 2025 Exam Date | November 30, 2025 |
| XAT 2026 Exam Date | January 4, 2026 |
| XAT 2026 Result | January 16, 2026 |
| XIMB Application Close (Extended) | January 20, 2026 |
| XGMT 2026 Admit Card Release | January 20, 2026 |
| XGMT 2026 Exam Date | January 25, 2026 |
| XGMT 2026 Result Announcement | January 31, 2026 |
XIMB Cutoff CAT: Category-wise Cutoff 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The 2025 CAT cutoff percentiles for XIMB’s MBA Business Management program remained consistent across various categories.
| Category | Closing Percentile (2025) |
|---|---|
| General | 91 |
| OBC | 91 |
| SC | 91 |
| ST | 91 |
| EWS | 91 |
XIMB Cutoff CAT: Year-on-Year Trend
The CAT cutoff for XIMB’s MBA Business Management and Human Resource Management programs has shown a stable trend over recent years.
| Course | 2025 Percentile | 2024 Percentile | 2023 Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA Business Management | 91 | 91 | 91 |
| MBA Human Resource Management | 91 | 91 | 91 |
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Counselling Dates 2026
Important dates for the XIMB admission process, including interview rounds and final selection for the 2026-28 batch, are listed below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| WAT, GD & PI Rounds | February – March 2026 |
| Final Selection Notification | April 2026 |
| Program Commencement | June 2026 |
FAQs
Q: When will the XIMB CAT 2026 cutoff be officially released?
A: The official XIMB CAT 2026 cutoff is typically released after the CAT 2026 examination, which is expected to have its registration window open in August 2026. The cutoff for the 2026-28 batch is currently based on CAT 2025 scores.
Q: What is the expected CAT cutoff for XIMB 2026 admissions?
A: Based on previous trends, the expected CAT cutoff for XIMB 2026 admissions (using CAT 2025 scores) for the General category is around 91 percentile for MBA Business Management and Human Resource Management programs.
Q: Does XIMB have sectional cutoffs for CAT?
A: Yes, XIMB considers both overall and sectional CAT cutoffs for shortlisting candidates for its MBA programs.
Q: What MBA programs does XIMB offer through CAT?
A: XIMB primarily offers MBA Business Management and MBA Human Resource Management programs through CAT scores, among other specializations.
Q: What other entrance exams does XIMB accept besides CAT?
A: Apart from CAT, XIMB also accepts scores from XAT, GMAT, and its own X-GMT examination for admission to its various MBA programs.
Q: What is the application fee for XIMB MBA programs?
A: The XIMB application form fee for 2026 is typically INR 1800 for the first program, with an additional INR 400 for each subsequent program selected.
