Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship, (XIME) Bangalore Admission Process

Programme Details

• AICTE approved two-year, full-time programme
• Specializations in Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Operations & IT and Analytics
• Fully residential
• Annual intake of 240 students in Bangalore, 150 students in Chennai & 120 students in Kochi.
• Trimester system
• Course coverage

1. First year – Foundation courses in management
2. Second year – Electives, core courses, environmental and integrative courses

• SIP – Summer Internship Programme aimed at providing industrial experience to students
• SUPA – Socially Useful and Productive Activity is a mandatory social internship to help students understand management issues of NGOs, Small Industries & Local Bodies which provide opportunities for appreciation of social issues

Highlights of the Curriculum

• The Curriculum is reviewed and updated at regular intervals in consultation with industry leaders, alumni, students, and faculty
• It includes some of the best aspects of management studies from across the world and ensures not only a broad business perspective but also a depth of knowledge
• A unique approach with credits for subjects that require a more practical and hands-on approach. For example: subjects like Contemporary Business Environment, CSR and Environmental Sustainability in Business, Entrepreneurship etc.
• Case method using Harvard Business School case studies
• Opportunities to take part in XIME’s Exchange Programme with Institutes across the world
• The ‘Learning Circle’ course helps induct new students to the field of management
• Enables global outlook and promotes a spirit of entrepreneurship
• Inculcates human values and societal orientation
• Develops soft skills, leadership skills, written and oral communication skills
• Exposure to a foreign language (French / German / Spanish)
• Exposure to live projects (optional)
• ‘On-the-job’ training through a two-month industry internship

Focus Areas

• Develop analytical, problem solving, and decision making capabilities
• Inculcate a positive and ethical outlook in students
• Emphasize on outbound training
• Strengthen communication skills
• Global orientation

An acceptable score in any of the following entrance examinations:

• XAT
• CAT
• CMAT
• MAT
• ATMA
• GMAT

PGDM-Business Analytics Admission 2024

The field of Business Analytics has assumed universal importance in the recent years, owing to the adoption of digital transformation strategy and what is termed as Industry 4.0 strategy. This has created a growing demand for managers with requisite business analytics skills to process large amount of data being collected and take effective business decisions based on it. The short-term courses offered in business analytics by many institutions are proving inadequate to meet the skills that are in demand. Hence it is the right time to launch a full term program to prepare and train the next generation managers for business and industry needs in respect of Business Analytics.

The analytics industry is also booming because of the large penetration of technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Sciences, Cloud Computing, internet of things, Blockchain etc., This has led to quantum jump in demand for Business Analytics professionals to solve complex business problem and make effective decision using various data analytics tools like Python, R, Tableau, SQL, Power BI, SPSS, Hadoop, and MapReduce.

By keeping with these industry requirements in perspective, XIME-Bangalore has designed the Post Graduate Diploma Programme in Management – Business Analytics (PGDM-BA).

Key Highlights

Programme Details

• AICTE approved two-year, full time programme, started from the academic year 2021-22
• Fully residential
• Annual intake of 60 students
• Trimester system
• A 2-month Summer Internship Programme (SIP) aimed at providing industrial experience to students

Highlights of the Curriculum

• Extensive coverage of the domain of Business Analytics
• Latest generation of IT skills such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Advanced Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Internet of Things, Blockchain, etc.
• Practical hands-on training in data analytics tools such as Python, R, Tableau, SQL, Power BI, Hadoop, MapReduce, E-views for Econometric Analysis, etc.

Programme Objectives

• Cater to the huge demand for IT and Business Analytics skills owing to the rise of digital transformation in India and abroad
• Develop managers with problem-solving and effective decision-making skills in the field of analytics

Pedagogy of PGDM & PGDM-BA

An Eclectic Approach To Teaching

XIME follows the philosophy that management teaching should create a spark to expand the mind. This is the reason why every student is exposed to a teaching methodology that is far removed from the ordinary.

• The case method using Harvard Business School case studies
• Individual and team exercises
• Live projects (optional)
• Seminar presentations
• Business games
• Learning through industry visits and lectures by industry leaders

Comprehensive Evaluation System

Evaluation is based on a continuous and versatile system of periodic quizzes, class tests, mid-term tests, assignments, live projects, class participation, and end-of-term written examinations. As a general rule, the end-of-term examination is not given more than 40% weightage in deciding the grade of a course. The grading system is as follows:

Setting A High Standard For Qualification

A minimum standard in academic performance is required to qualify for the Diploma. A minimum CGPA of 4.5 is required for promotion from the first year to the second year and a CGPA of 5 (B average) is required at the end of the second year in order to be awarded the Post Graduate Diploma in Management & Post Graduate Diploma in Management in Business Analytics.

Ph.D Programme Admission 2024

Ph.D. Programme

XIME Bangalore is a recognized research center by University of Mysore for conducting Ph.D. programme in Management. It provides guidance assistance, infrastructure and academic support for faculty members and research scholars with a high degree of professional competence and commitment to upholding high research standards. XIME has been recognized as a Research Center in Management by the University of Mysore from the academic year 2015 -16. The objective of the Research Center is to provide a nurturing and challenging environment for doctoral students. XIME has recognized Research Guides specialized in various areas like Marketing, International Business, Finance, Business Excellence, Information systems, Business Strategy, General Management, Knowledge Management, Innovation, Economics and several other allied subjects.

XIME Research Center plays the role of an information provider, facilitator and agent catering to the needs of research aspirants. XIME aims at excelling in research and bringing about revolutionary change keeping in mind the management needs of the future of work. The programme is planned to provide an opportunity to attain the maximum potential in their field through intensive research. XIME envisages a greater emphasis on academic research in management. There are high expectations from scholars to produce research work of excellent quality. The quality of research at XIME is measured by publication in Top-ranked academic journals with a high citation index. XIME subscribes to leading academic databases like SAGE, EBSCO, Reuters, and Harvard business school publishing to support research projects. The programme emphasizes preparing the candidates to understand the complexities of business and its social and international contexts while developing specialized expertise and research skills.

Ph.D. Committee

Admission to Ph.D. programme and conduct of Ph.D. program will be overseen by a committee coordinated by Dean (Research). The Director is the chairman of the committee. A third member will be drawn from the available Ph.D. guides/Senior faculty members.

   Ph.D. Admission

Ph.D. admissions at XIME Research Center are governed by the Mysore University admission rules notified on the website of the University of Mysore. Apart from the academic requirements prescribed by Mysore University, XIME requires the Research scholars to publish innovative research articles with high impact factors and undertake research projects of international/national funding agencies.

Eligibility Criteria for Admission

As per the existing rules of the University of Mysore, a candidate must have a Master’s Degree or any other Degree / Diploma of any recognized university/institution with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent CGPA /Grade. A candidate who has completed M.Phil., with a minimum of 55% or equivalent grade is eligible for admission even if his/her marks in master’s degree is less than 55% provided the candidate has got admission to M.Phil., by an entrance examination.

However, this condition is relaxed to 50% in case of:

a) SC/ST candidates/Cat-I candidates.

b) In-service candidates with a minimum of five years of regular experience associated with the teaching profession as teacher’s/library professionals/physical education instructors/laboratory staff in educational institutions.

c) A candidate who has completed a master’s degree prior to 19 Sept 1991.

2. The candidate shall also appear for the Entrance Test conducted by the University of Mysore.

The Entrance Test shall consist of one paper on the broad area of PH.D. of 100 marks with 3 hours’ duration. Syllabus of the paper shall be framed by the respective Boards of Studies based on UGC/CSIR National Eligibility Test (net)pattern. The question paper shall contain 50 objective type questions of one mark each, and essay type/short answer questions for 50 marks. For candidates intending to do inter/multidisciplinary research, the Entrance Test shall be a a common Entrance Test in a general paper and the syllabus of the paper shall be framed by the inter/Multidisciplinary Board of studies. A candidate securing at least 55 marks out of 100 (50marks out of 100 in case of SC/ST/CAT-1 Candidates) in the Entrance Test shall be declared as eligible to probable guide (s)supervisor(s) and appear for an interview to be conducted for him/her. In case an eligible candidate desires to approach more than one probable guide he/she has to undergo interview test before each of the probable guide. The guide will prepare a merit list based on the performance of the candidate in the interview conducted by him/her.

The interview /viva voce shall also consider the following aspects, viz, whether:

• The candidate possesses the competence for the proposed research
• The research work can be suitably undertaken at the institution/college
•  The Proposed area of research can contribute to new /additional knowledge.

It should be noted that successful completion of entrance test and appearance for an interview before a probable guide just imply the eligibility of a candidate for admission to Ph.D. degree in the University, but shall not guarantee an admission to Ph.D. degree programme.  The results of the Entrance Test shall be declared by the Registrar (Evaluation) who shall issue the eligibility Certificate to successful candidates in the Entrance Test. The Eligibility shall be valid for one year from the date of the entrance test till the next entrance is notified

Candidates who have qualified for UGC/CSIR, JRF fellowships through UGC/CSIR, NET Examinations /SLET/GATE are exempted from Entrance Test. Candidates who have completed M.Phil. course /who have joined M.Phil. course are also exempted from the entrance test provided the M.Phil. /Equivalent course was through an entrance examination. However, all such candidates have to undergo an interview before the probable guide(s)and obtain the consent /acceptance letter from the guide, if vacancies are available.

Admission Procedure

Candidates interested in taking admission to Ph. D programme at XIME Research Centre must apply by filling up the prescribed application form placed at below along with the copies of all their qualifications from class Xth to Post Graduation and the result of PhD entrance exam/UGCNET/KSET/M.Phil exam. They should also enclose a DD for Rs. 2000/- as application fee in favour of Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship, Bangalore.

Selection of candidates will be based on academic records, work experience, if any, marks secured in the Entrance Examination, and interviews conducted at XIME, Bangalore. Fulltime Research scholars will be eligible for stipend as per the rules of the institute. Ph.D. Candidates will have to pay the prescribed fees of XIME as well as the University.