XIM Bhubaneswar Admission 2026

XIM University

Bhubaneswar, Odisha · XIM Bhubaneswar · Estd. 2013

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

XAT 2026 (for 2026 MBA batch) examination held first Sunday January 2026. X-GMT and other XIM tests typically March-May 2026. Apply at xatonline.in / xim.edu.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About XIM University

XIM University, established in 2013 (originally as Xavier University Bhubaneswar) by an Act of the Odisha state legislature, is a private state university located at Xavier City, Plot No. 12 (A), Nijigada Kurki, Harirajpur, Bhubaneswar. The university is part of the Jesuit Society (Society of Jesus) — the same Catholic order that operates St. Xavier's College Mumbai, XLRI Jamshedpur and Loyola College Chennai. XIM was renamed XIM University in 2020 to distinguish from St. Xavier's College/University Mumbai.

XIM University has multiple schools — Xavier Institute of Management (XIMB — its flagship management institute consistently ranked among India's top 10 B-schools), Xavier School of Communications, Xavier Law School, Xavier School of Sustainability, Xavier School of Human Settlements (urban planning), Xavier School of Rural Management, Xavier School of Computer Science & Engineering, and the School of Government & Public Policy. NAAC A+ accredited.

MBA (XIMB) admissions through XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) + GD/PI. UG admissions through XAT-UG or XGMT (XIM General Management Test). Specific institute tests for select PG. CUET UG/PG accepted for some programmes. PhD through XIM PhD entrance.

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Application fee: ₹2,000 (General) / ₹2,000 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

University-conducted entrance exam

XAT / X-GMT

Conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur (XAT) / XIM University

MBA (XIMB) admissions through XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test, conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur) + GD/PI. UG admissions through XAT-UG or X-GMT (XIM General Management Test). Specific institute tests for select PG. CUET UG/PG accepted for some programmes. PhD through XIM PhD entrance.

Eligibility

MBA (XIMB): bachelor 50% + XAT + GD/PI. UG: Plus Two 50% (45% SC/ST) + X-GMT. PhD: PG 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
XAT 2026 Examination (held)	04 Jan 2026	—	xatonline.in	Closed
X-GMT 2026 Examination	15 Apr 2026	—	xim.edu.in	Closed
XIMB MBA Counselling 2026	25 May 2026	—	xim.edu.in	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

XIM merit scholarships, Xavier Society of Jesus scholarships, Odisha state Prerna Yojana, Central Sector Scholarship, single girl child supernumerary, sports/cultural scholarships.

Reservations

SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal; Christian/Jesuit minority preference for select programmes.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at XIM University?

XIM University admits students primarily through XAT / X-GMT. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at XIM University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹2000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹2000 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does XIM University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at XIM University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does XIM University accept XAT / X-GMT scores?

XAT / X-GMT is the primary basis for admission at XIM University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.