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XIMB Admission 2027: Dates, Eligibility, Selection Process and Cut Off
Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar, popularly known as XIMB, is the flagship B-school of XIM University, and its MBA in Business Management (MBA-BM) is accredited by NBA. Established in 1987, XIMB offers the two-year, full-time MBA-BM and the one-year, full-time Executive MBA-BM at its Old Campus in Xavier Square, Bhubaneswar. The XIMB MBA-BM course fee is Rs 23.00 lakh for Batch 2026-28. XIMB placements 2025 recorded an average CTC of Rs 18.25 LPA for the MBA-BM Batch 2023-25. XIMB is ranked 19th in the MBAUniverse.com B-School Ranking 2026. Read complete details about XIMB Admission 2027 in this article below.
XIMB Admission 2027 is for the two-year MBA in Business Management (MBA-BM), Batch 2027-29, and the one-year Executive MBA-BM. Candidates apply online through the common XIM University application form with a XAT 2027, CAT 2026, GMAT or XGMT 2027 score. The last date to apply is 15 December 2026. Apply now.
XIMB Admission 2027 Important Dates
Status: XIMB Admission 2027 is open. Last date to apply: 15 December 2026.
XIMB Important Dates (MBA-BM and Executive MBA-BM)
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Online application (common XIM University form) | Open now |
CAT 2026 | 29 November 2026 |
Last date to apply | 15 December 2026 |
XAT 2027 | 3 January 2027 |
XGMT 2027 (2.00 pm to 4.00 pm) | 17 January 2027 |
Interview shortlist and test-wise cut-off marks | First week of February 2027 |
Final-year students: degree requirements to be completed | 15 June 2027 |
MBA-BM programme start | June 2027 |
XIMB Admission Process 2027: Step by Step
The XIMB admission process 2027 moves from the admission test to the offer in seven steps.
1. Register for XAT 2027, CAT 2026 or GMAT with the test body, or choose XGMT 2027 in the application form.
2. Apply through the official XIMB application form link, available on this page, and pay the application fee by 15 December 2026.
3. XIMB shortlists candidates on their admission test performance, using sectional and overall cut-off scores.
4. Shortlisted candidates attend Group Discussion (GD), Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI).
5. The final selection weighs the test score, the interview, past academic record and relevant work experience.
6. Selected and waitlisted candidates receive an email, and offers are provisional.
7. Selected candidates accept the offer by paying the first fee instalment stated in the admission letter.