XIMB, Bhubaneswar

Ans. In the 2024 placement drive, XIMB has shown 100% placement. 

Ans. XIMB requires at least 91 percentile in CAT/ XAT/ X-GMT or a score of 550 in GMAT.

Ans. XIMB has been ranked 46th by NIRF 2023 among the top management institutes in India.

Ans. The average salary of XIMB is INR 19.53 LPA in the 2024 placement drive. 

Ans. The highest package of XIMB is INR 30 LPA in the 2024 placement drive. 

Ans. Admission into XIMB is based on exams like XAT/ CAT/ GMAT.

Ans. Those with a Bachelor’s degree with 55% marks are eligible to apply for the XIMB MBA program. 

Ans. XIMB placement 2024 was concluded with a 100% placement record. A total of 99 recruiters visited to hire the batch of 350 students. The highest package stood at INR 30 LPA and the average package stood at INR 19.53 LPA. Most of the offers were made in the BFSI and Consulting sector. The key roles offered to the students are Product Manager, Program Manager, Operations Leader, Portfolio Manager, Risk and Financial Advisory, State Head-Operations, etc. 

Ans. The tuition fee for the XIMB MBA program is INR 20.9 lakhs for 2 years. 

Ans. The total fee of INR 20.9 lakh is just the tuition fee of XIMB. It does not include the hostel charges. 

Ans. Yes, a hostel is mandatory at XIMB because the MBA program offered by XIMB is a residential program. 

Ans. The hostel fee is INR 97,000 for those opting for a single room and INR 70,000 for twin-sharing rooms.

Ans. The intake for the XIMB MBA is around 360. 

Ans. The candidates are firstly shortlisted for the MBA program based on the entrance exams like CAT/ XAT/ GMAT. Then the shortlisted candidates will have to appear for the selection process which includes the Written ability test, Group discussion, and a Personal interview.

Ans. XIMB accepted CAT/ XAT/ GMAT exams for admission into the MBA program. 

Ans. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree with 55% marks and 3 years of work experience are eligible to apply for the EMBA program at XIMB.

Ans. No, it is not mandatory to appear for X-GMT for admission into the MBA program at XIMB. if the candidates have appeared for CAT, XAT, or GMAT, they will be exempted from the X-GMT. 

Ans. The candidates will have to fill out the application form at the XIM University website i.e., www.xim.edu.in, with all the required details and pay the application fees.

Ans. The WAT, GD, and PI will be held in Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai.

Ans. The MBA program at XIMB will start in the third week of June 2024.

Ans. XIMB will accept the scores of CAT 2023, XAT 2024, X-GMT 2024, and GMAT 2023 or 2024.

Ans. X-GMT (XIM General Management Aptitude Test) is an online admission test conducted by XIM University for admission into MBA, MBF, and executive MBA programs. It is conducted in different locations i.e., Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and New Delhi.

Ans. One can apply for X-GMT by opting for the MBA program through the X-GMT test option in the Program and Test section of the online application form for admission to various programs of the University. 

Ans. The X-GMT test is a multiple choice, online aptitude test, which consists of quantitative ability, verbal ability & logical reasoning, data interpretation, general awareness, and emotional quotient sections. 

Ans. X-GMT 2024 was scheduled to be held on Sunday, January 28, 2024.

Ans. Candidates who are placed on the waiting list, need to indicate acceptance of the waitlist offer by paying a certain amount as indicated in the offer letter (which will be adjusted with the course fee, if converted, otherwise the total amount will be refunded). 

Ans. Selected candidates will be notified by email (to primary Gmail ID) and letter (to present address) individually. Also, candidates can check their status (whether selected/waitlisted/not selected) from the XIMB website.

Ans. There may be separate sets of cut-off marks on the XAT/CAT/GMAT/X-GMT/NMAT score for the candidates who are residents of the state of Odisha.

Ans. No, there is no provision to defer the admission. The offer letter will mention the conditions for accepting the admission offer.

Ans. It is a one-year Executive PGDM Program specifically designed for working executives and practicing managers, who are aspiring to become business leaders of tomorrow. 

Ans. The candidates are selected for the EPGDM-VIL program based on the virtual collaboration challenge and virtual interview.

Ans. The candidates who have completed graduation with a minimum of 50% marks and 3 years of work experience in managerial or administrative roles are eligible to apply for the EPGDM-VIL program.

Ans. Candidates applying for the full-time PhD program at XIMB should have a Master’s degree with 60% marks or a 4-year Bachelor’s degree with at least 75% marks.

Ans. The candidates will be shortlisted based on their academic record and SOP. The shortlisted candidates will have to appear for the XIM Research Aptitude Test (X-RAT), Subject test, Presentation, and Personal Interview. 

Ans. No, there is no age limit to apply for a PhD program at XIMB.

Ans. No, work experience is not mandatory for the PhD program at XIMB. 

Ans. No, XIMB offers PhD in full-time and part-time mode, but not in distance learning mode.

Ans. The PhD application fee at XIMB is INR 1,600.

Ans. Yes, the currently working candidates can apply for the PhD program at XIMB, but they will have to leave the job before joining the course or have to take a sabbatical leave.