XIM University MBA Entrance Exam X-GMT 2024

X-GMT 2024: Exam on Jan 28, 2024; Check Eligibility, Pattern, Admission process, Top MBA Colleges Accepting XGMT

Xavier University Bhubaneswar will conduct X-GMT (XIM General Management Aptitude Test) 2024 for admission to various MBA programmes commencing 2024 at various centres in India. Apart from CAT/XAT/GMAT exam score, Xavier University will also accept X-GMT score for MBA admission in all the MBA programs offered by all its constituent MBA colleges.

This article will help you understand all about XGMT 2024 exam, top MBA colleges accepting XGMT Score for MBA admission, X-GMT 2024 Exam Pattern, Eligibility Criteria, exam fees, exam centres, Admission process through XGMT and other important information. Check the Table of contents followed by detailed explanation of each point below about X-GMT 2024 exam   

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Table of Contents

1. What is XGMT? All about XGMT 2024 Exam
2. Xavier University MBA: Key Highlights & USPs
3. XGMT 2024 Highlights
4. Top MBA Colleges & Programs Offered through XGMT
5. XGMT 2024 Eligibility Criteria
6. XGMT 2024 Exam Pattern
7. How to Apply for XGMT 2024 Exam with X-GMT 2024 Exam fees?
8. XGMT Exam Centres 2024
9. XGMT 2024 Admission Process
10. XGMT 2024 Important Dates
11. XGMT 2024 Syllabus & Sample Questions with X-GMT Preparation Tips 2024
12. XGMT 2024 FAQs

1. What is X-GMT? All about XGMT 2024 Exam
XGMT is the own admission test for XIM University MBA admission 2024 in its constituent MBA colleges. The exam is conducted by XIM University. If you are not taking or have not taken CAT/XAT/NMAT or GMAT, the XGMT is the only option to become eligible for MBA admission in XIMB and other management institutes of XIM University Bhubaneswar. 

2. XIM University Bhubaneswar: Key Highlights & USPs
X-GMT 2024 conducting institute -XIM University, Bhubaneshwar has following highlights:

• 1.1 XIMB Top Ranked B-School: Xavier Institute of Management, XIM University is ranked # 46 in the Management category in the NIRF 2023 Ranking (National Institutional Ranking Framework MHRD, Govt. of India). In the MBAUniverse.com B-School Ranking 2023 XIMB was ranked #20 among top B-schools in India. In Outlook ICARE University Ranking 2023, XIM University is ranked 7th among the Top 50 State-Private Universities in India. XIMB is ranked top 6th among India’s Top 100 Private B-schools in the Education World India Private B-Schools Ranking 2021-22 and is ranked # 9 among Top 100 private B-School category, ranked # 20 in Overall Ranking category in the Business Today- MDRA B-School Survey 2023.
• 1.2 XIMB Accreditation: XIMB MBA is NBA Accredited and is Accredited by SAQs. The programs are UGC recognized. XIMB is moving towards getting International AACSB Accreditation. XIMB was awarded CRISIL Grading National A***
• 1.3 XIMB MBA Placements 2023: XIMB MBA Placements 2023 have scaled new heights and have remained at par with top B-schools. Apart from achieving 100% placement again for its MBA program, XIMB has registered 14% rise in average salary which has gone up at Rs.20.03 LPA in 2023 and the highest domestic salary has gone up by 122% at Rs.71.50 LPA
• 1.4 Top Recruiters Visit XIMB for Placements: 71 Marquee recruiters visited XIMB for campus placement 2023. Some of them include Accenture, Mckinsey, Microsoft, CRISIL, GE Healthcare, Reliance Jio, Loreal, Goldman Sachs, ICICI Bank, Schneider Electric, Deloitte, TATA Steel, Cognizant, Nestle, ITC, Titan, Wipro among others
• 1.5 International Student Exchange: XIMB has a student exchange program under which students from XIMB are sent to Universities in Europe. Similarly, students from Europe visit XIMB and undergo course work along with the MBA Students at the institute. For the work done in different places, the students get credit transfer. XIMB students have done their exchange Program courses in EUROMED Marseille Institute of Management, IESEG School of Management, REIMS Management School,Warsaw School of Economics, University of Antwerp, among others.
• 1.6 Highly Qualified & Experienced Faculty: XIMB Faculty is a healthy blend of academicians, policy makers, administrators and managers. There are more than 140 full-time faculty members in XIM University, apart from a big pool of eminent part-time and visiting faculty from academia and industry.

3. XGMT 2024 Highlights
XGMAT 2024 exam offers MBA admission opportunity in all the XIM University MBA colleges including XIMB. X-GMT is an important but an easier MBA entrance exam. Following are the key Exam highlights and other important details:

• MBA in Business Management (MBA-BM)
• MBA in Human Resource Management (MBA-HRM)
• MBA in Rural Management (MBA-RM)
• MBA in Sustainability Management (MBA-SM)
• MBA in Urban Management & Governance (MBA-UMG)
• Master of Business Finance (MBF)
• Executive MBA in Business Management (EMBA-BM)

Some of the top MBA Colleges of XIM University accepting X-GMT Score for admission 2024 are –

• Xavier School of Management (XIM)
• Xavier School of Human Resource Management (XAHR)
• Xavier School of Rural Management (XSRM)
• Xavier School of Sustainability (XSOS)
• Xavier School of Human Settlements (XAHS)
• Xavier School of Commerce (XSOC)
• Xavier School of Communications (XCOMM)
• Xavier-EMYLYON Business School (XEBS)

5. X-GMT 2024 Eligibility Criteria
X-GMT 2024 Eligibility criteria for attempting X-GMT 2024 have following key points

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (of minimum 3-year duration) in any discipline from a recognized University with at least 55% of marks in aggregate
• Candidates who expect to complete the final part of their degree examinations by June 15, 2024, can also apply

6. X-GMT 2024 Exam Pattern
X-GMT 2024 Exam Pattern as shared on XGMT Exam website is as below. XGMT Exam frequency is once a year and the exam is conducted for admission to Master’s Programmes offered by the institutes of XIM University Bhubaneswar

• X-GMT 2024 will be a computer-based online test
• The duration of the exam will be 120 minutes & the medium of the test is English for all the candidates.
• Candidates need to attempt multiple choice questions (MCQs) that will be spread across 4 sections, namely, Quantitative Aptitude (QA), Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning (VA & LR), Data Interpretation (DI), Emotional Quotient and General Awareness (EQ & GA).
• The four sections during the test will appear in random sequence and there will be sectional time limits, which means a candidate must complete a section in a given time. If a candidate finishes any section early, (s) he must wait for the next section to begin and can't go back to a completed section.
• The type and nature of questions will be like the other prominent entrance tests for management education.
• Marking Pattern is 3 marks each for every correct answer and -1 mark for every wrong answer.
• No marks will be awarded for unattempted questions.

X-GMT 2024 Exam: Sectional Division

7. How to Apply for X-GMT 2024 Exam with X-GMT 2024 Exam fees

• XIM University MBA application form gives you the choice to apply online for X-GMT Exam 2024 on the website www.xim.edu.in
• There is no separate form for X-GMT
• You can apply for X-GMT by opting for the program(s) through X-GMT test option in the Program and Test section of the online application form for admission to various programs of XIM University Bhubaneswar

Once any program is chosen vide X-GMT, the onetime X-GMT Fee (INR) 1300.00 will reflect in the field. 

7.1 X-GMT 2024 Exam Fees
X-GMT 2024 exam fees is Rs.1400/- and should be paid online. Apart from this you need to pay the MBA program wise application fee which is Rs.1700/- for the first choice/option, and Rs. 400/- each for the subsequent options. Upon successfully filling the online application form and paying the relevant application fee, the applicant will be intimated by email about the acceptance of the form. 

7.2 Step by Step X-GMT 2024 Application Process

8. X-GMT Exam Centres 2024
X-GMT Exam Centres 2024 are spread across the capital cities of many states in India. The X-GMT 2024 Exam Centers as shared by XIM University are:

8.1 How to Choose X-GMT 2024 Exam Centers? 

• Candidates have the option of choosing their preferred exam center while filling the online application form
• The final allotment of the XGMT 2024 exam center can be viewed on the X-GMT 2024 Admit Card
• XIM University has the right to change the X-GMT exam center anytime according to availability of seats
• Candidates should reach their exam centers before the reporting time, with their valid XGMT admit cards, without which they won't be allowed to enter the exam hall.

9. X-GMT 2024 Admission Process
X-GMT 2024 Admission Process for MBA 2024-26 batch at the MBA colleges affiliated to XIM University Bhubaneswar through X-GMT 2024 Cut Off  is shared below. X-GMT MBA Admission Process 2024 comprises 3 major Steps:

• Appearing and scoring well in entrance exam;
• Get shortlistied for final MBA Selection round comprising GD, PI, WAT
• Get admission offer based on performance in X-GMT Exam, GD-PI-WAT, Academics and other achievements.

The step by step admission process through X-GMT 2024 exam is detailed below:

Step-1: Apply and Appear in X-GMT 2024 Exam

• XIM University will accept CAT 2023, XAT 2024, GMAT (Taken in 2022 and 2023) and XGMT 2024 exam score to shortlist the candidates for final selection round.
• An applicant may apply to X-GMT on the same application form against the academic programs by paying the test fee of Rs.1300/-.
• If not opting for X-GMT, registering for XAT or CAT or GMAT is a prerequisite for applying to XUB MBA-BM program
• NMAT by GMAC 2022 scores are accepted for MBA-HRM, MBA-RM, MBA-SM, programs. So, Applicants are required to take any one of the following Admission Tests:

XAT to be conducted by XLRI, Jamshedpur, on January 07, 2024, or
CAT to be conducted by IIMs on November 26, 2023, or
GMAT taken in 2022 or 2023, or
X-GMT to be conducted by XIM University on January 28, 2024.

Step-2: X-GMAT MBA Shortlist Criteria 2024

• XIM University, Bhubaneswar gives emphasis not only on entrance exam scores but also on Academic Profile, Work experience, and other parameters.
• Candidates will be short-listed for GD-WAT-PI round on the basis of their sectional and overall scores in the entrance exam after declaration of entrance exam result.

Step-3: Final Selection Criteria

• Candidates short-listed on the basis of admission test (XAT, CAT, GMAT, or X-GMT) scores will be called for Group Discussion, Writing Ability Test and Personal Interview at Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata or Mumbai.
• The final selection will be based on the candidate's performance in XAT/CAT/GMAT/ X-GMT, GD, Writing Ability Test, & Personal Interview, and will take into account the past academic record and relevant work experience.  ​

9.1 X-GMT Cutoff 2024 for MBA Admission
X-GMT 2024 cut off will be announced at the time of shortlisting. XUB will decide the program wise cut offs depending upon the applicants’ pool and X-GMAT score, and other key parameters. XGMT cut off is based on sectional as well as overall score.

10. X-GMT 2024 Important Dates
Important X-GMT 2024 dates for XIM University MBA admission 2024 are as below:

11. X-GMT 2024 Syllabus & Sample Questions: Best X-GMT Preparation Tips
X-GMT 2024 Syllabus covers 4 sections of exam which include Quantitative Aptitude (QA), Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning (VA & LR), Data Interpretation (DI), Emotional Quotient and General Awareness (EQ & GA). The best X-GMAT preparation tips 2024 for the exam are to go through the previous X-GMT questions. XIM University has shared some of the section wise sample questions for XGMT 2024 exam as below:

12. X-GMT 2024 FAQs

Q: How can I apply for X-GMT 2024 and for XIM University MBA Admission?
A: XIM University application form can be filled up through online mode at its website www.xim.edu.in. You need access to an internet enabled computer to apply to XGMT.

Q: Which are the MBA programs available for admission in 2024 through XGMT 2024?
A: Admission to following MBA programs is available through X-GMT 2024

• MBA in Business Management (MBA-BM)
• MBA in Human Resource Management (MBA-HRM)
• MBA in Rural Management (MBA-RM)
• MBA in Sustainability Management (MBA-SM)
• MBA in Urban Management & Governance (MBA-UMG)
• Master of Business Finance (MBF)
• Executive MBA in Business Management (EMBA-BM)

Q: Is the X-GMT 2024 exam fee is in addition to the XIM University application Fees?
A: Yes, you need to pay Rs.1300 extra towards XGMT 2024 exam fees, if you want to appear in XGMT 2024.

Q: What is the last date to apply for XGMT 2024?
A: The last date to apply for XGMT 2024 is December 8, 2023