About College
What's New at XIMU?
PhD Admissions 2025:
- XIMU is now accepting applications for PhD programs.
- Last Date to Apply: February 28, 2025
- Interested candidates can apply at xim.edu.in.
NMAT 2024 Updates:
- Exam dates: November 5 – December 20, 2024
- Retake registrations and rescheduling are now open.
- Application Deadline: December 17, 2024
- Fees:
- Retake Registration: INR 3,000
- Rescheduling: INR 1,200
CAT 2024 Results:
- Expected Release: Second Week of January 2025
- For updates, visit the official website: iimcat.ac.in.
XAT 2025 Registration:
- Applications are open for MBA/PGDM admissions.
- Extended Deadline: December 10, 2024
- Admit Cards Available: December 20, 2024
- Exam Date: January 5, 2025
XIMU Admissions 2025:
- Admissions are open for MBA, EMBA, and MMS-BF programs.
- Last Date to Apply: December 10, 2024.
About XIM University
Formerly known as the Xavier Institute of Management, XIM University was established in 1987, initially offering programs such as PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-RM (diploma courses), and FPM. In 2013, the university was reconstituted as XIM University under The Xavier University, Odisha Act, 2013, and further updated through The Xavier University, Odisha (Amendment) Act, 2021.
XIM University is a private, self-financing institution dedicated to delivering high-quality professional and technical education. It offers a diverse range of programs in areas like:
- Business Management
- Human Resource Management
- Rural Management
- Sustainability Management
- Public Policy and Management
- Human Settlements
- Communications
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Economics
- Commerce
- Liberal Arts
- Humanities & Compassion Studies
The university also provides Ph.D. programs in both full-time and part-time formats. Admission to all programs requires candidates to meet eligibility criteria and is based on either national-level entrance exams or the university's own entrance tests.
What's New at XIMU?
PhD Admissions 2025:
- XIMU is now accepting applications for PhD programs.
- Last Date to Apply: February 28, 2025
- Interested candidates can apply at xim.edu.in.
NMAT 2024 Updates:
- Exam dates: November 5 – December 20, 2024
- Retake registrations and rescheduling are now open.
- Application Deadline: December 17, 2024
- Fees:
- Retake Registration: INR 3,000
- Rescheduling: INR 1,200
CAT 2024 Results:
- Expected Release: Second Week of January 2025
- For updates, visit the official website: iimcat.ac.in.
XAT 2025 Registration:
- Applications are open for MBA/PGDM admissions.
- Extended Deadline: December 10, 2024
- Admit Cards Available: December 20, 2024
- Exam Date: January 5, 2025
XIMU Admissions 2025:
- Admissions are open for MBA, EMBA, and MMS-BF programs.
- Last Date to Apply: December 10, 2024.
About XIM University
Formerly known as the Xavier Institute of Management, XIM University was established in 1987, initially offering programs such as PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-RM (diploma courses), and FPM. In 2013, the university was reconstituted as XIM University under The Xavier University, Odisha Act, 2013, and further updated through The Xavier University, Odisha (Amendment) Act, 2021.
XIM University is a private, self-financing institution dedicated to delivering high-quality professional and technical education. It offers a diverse range of programs in areas like:
- Business Management
- Human Resource Management
- Rural Management
- Sustainability Management
- Public Policy and Management
- Human Settlements
- Communications
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Economics
- Commerce
- Liberal Arts
- Humanities & Compassion Studies
The university also provides Ph.D. programs in both full-time and part-time formats. Admission to all programs requires candidates to meet eligibility criteria and is based on either national-level entrance exams or the university's own entrance tests.
Legacy and Learning Culture
With a 38-year legacy, XIM University’s flagship management institute has established itself as a premier Business School in India. It equips students with the knowledge, skills, and vision necessary for innovation, societal impact, and personal growth.
The university promotes holistic learning by encouraging students to participate in extracurricular opportunities through various Student Forums, fostering leadership, collaboration, and creativity beyond the classroom.
For more details visit www.xim.edu.in.
XIM Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Last Date of Online Application (MBA/ EMBA/ MMS-BF) | December 10, 2024 |
| Admission Test - XGMT | January 25, 2025 |
| Shortlisting Process | February, 2025 (Tentative) |
| GD/WAT/PI | February - March, 2025 (Tentative) |
| Publication of Result | April, 2025 (Tentative) |
| Commencement of Classes | June, 2025 (Tentative) |
XIM University Highlights
|
Established | University Type |
2013 | State Private University |
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Accredited by |
NBA | SAQS |
| Recognition | UGC |
|
Courses Offered |
Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Ph.D Programs |
| Admission Criteria |
Academic Performance, Entrance Tests & Merit Based |
|
Campus Area |
75 Acres |
|
Facilities Available |
Cafeteria, Library, Shuttle service, Hostel, Classrooms, etc. |
|
Location |
Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India |
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Official Website |
Quick Facts
- Exceptional Academic Experience: Gain knowledge through case studies and live projects.
- Globally and Industry-Aligned Curriculum: Designed to meet international and industry standards.
- Expert Faculty: Learn from highly qualified faculty with doctoral degrees and extensive industry experience.
- Top-Ranked Specialised Programs: Recognised for excellence in various fields.
- Modern Facilities: Enjoy state-of-the-art infrastructure, air-conditioned classrooms, 24/7 Wi-Fi, and eco-friendly campuses.
- Comprehensive Digital Library: Access a wealth of resources remotely.
- Global Exposure: Benefit from international collaborations and student exchange programs.
- Career Support: Avail career advisory services for professional growth.
- Educational Loan Assistance: Access education loans, including the SBI Scholar Loan.
Key Highlights & USP
- Accreditation: MBA-BM has been awarded accreditation from National Board of Accreditation (NBA). MBA-BM, MBA-HRM and MBA-RM have been awarded accreditation from South Asian Quality Assurance System (SAQS) for management education by the Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia (AMDISA). The Institute is also a member of AACSB and is on track for being awarded the AACSB Accreditation. The MBA programs are as per the academic standards set by the NBA and UGC for the master’s and Postgraduate Programs. XIMB was awarded CRISIL Grading National A***
- 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.
- 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. The faculty members are drawn from top Indian and Global institutes and are research focused. Most of the faculty members have doctoral degree or are pursuing the same. They have rich industry experience as well. Their papers are published in reputed international journals like Journal of Finance, European Journal of Operational Research among others. The faculty of XIM University has authored monographs, books published by Cengage, Macmillan, McGraw Hill, Oxford, Pearson, PHI, Palgrave Macmillan, UK; Routledge, UK; Springer, USA; Earthscan (Routledge Environment and Sustainability); Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, Shimla; Imperial College Press, London, Sage, Universities Press among others.
XIM University Ranking 2024
XIM University is a highly regarded institution, recognised with numerous awards and accolades by esteemed ranking organisations. Here are some of its notable achievements:
- India Today University Ranking 2024: Ranked 8th among India’s Best General Private Universities.
- Outlook ICARE University Ranking 2024: Secured the 6th position among India’s Top 50 State-Private Universities.
- IIRF Ranking 2024:
- 1st in State Rank
- 2nd in Zone Rank
- 6th among India’s Top 10 Private Business Schools.
B-school ranking
- Xavier Institute of Management, XIM University, has been ranked 20th in the overall Ranking Category by Business Today MDRA B-School Survey 2023.
- Xavier Institute of Management has also been ranked 9th among India’s Top 100 Private B-School category in Business Today MDRA B-School Survey 2023.
- Xavier Institute of Management, XIM University, has been ranked 1st among the top 36 Private Universities by Times B School Ranking 2023.
- XIM University Bhubaneswar has been ranked 8th among India’s Best General Private University by India Today University Ranking 2023.
- XIM University Bhubaneswar secured the 46th position in the Management category of MHRD’s India Ranking 2023.
XIM University's consistent performance in these rankings highlights its commitment to excellence in education and management programs.
Schools of XIM University
XIM University Bhubaneswar has twelve constituent Schools of higher learning:
- Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar (XIMB)
- School of Human Resource Management
- School of Rural Management
- School of Sustainability
- School of Human Settlements
- School of Commerce
- School of Communications
- School of Computer Science and Engineering
- School of Economics
- Xavier Law School
- School of Government and Public Affairs
- School of Liberal Arts
About the XIM University Bhubaneswar:
- Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar owes its origin to a "Social Contract" between the Government of Odisha and the Odisha Jesuit Society in 1987. It is acknowledged internationally as a world class business school which provides quality management programs and develops futuristic managers with strong ethics and values. The institute not only imparts management education but also implements socio-economic development projects in collaboration with international agencies and the Government. The Institute creates opportunities for the growth and development of the local entrepreneurs, maximises management research and brings about the overall industrial development of India through various innovative consulting projects.
- School of Human Resource Management is grooming people-sensitive HR leaders equipped to build sustainable organisations and equitable society. With the foundation strongly laid came the courage and strength to a new metamorphosis of a longer lasting higher-level change and transformation, leading to the creation of well-integrated courses with a common purpose.
- School of Rural Management builds multi-dexterous professionals with the understanding and expertise to work in rural communities, markets, businesses, and development programs. It prepares management professionals to apply management science for rural transformation. So, the school is committed to the mission of creating social value, meeting the changing needs of rural businesses, government, and development organisations.
- School of Sustainability intends to promote values of greater environmental justice and peace by offering students to specialise in sustainability and increase their in-depth knowledge and skills in core sustainability competencies thereby providing a competitive edge and global advantage to their careers.
- School of Human Settlements intends to develop, transfer, and disseminate knowledge about building sustainable, smart & livable cities. Through professional education and capability development it purposes to create expertise for urban development. The school envisages to preparing sector- ready city managers increasingly needed by urban development and planning organisations, urban local bodies, consulting organisations working with state, national and local authorities, and businesses involved in urban development.
- School of Commerce aims at preparing highly skilled and talented commerce, business, and finance professionals, who can contribute to the growth of the economy through advanced knowledge and skills while evaluating and analysing the complexities of businesses and other financial institutions.
- School of Communications, a state-of-the-art high-quality media school, aims at training the students for the media industry on professional lines. The schoolhouses a professional audio studio that uses Studio Pro with Presonus, with online video production facilities.
- School of Economics is committed towards providing high quality of teaching and research in the field of Economics. The school aims to provide its students with advanced technical and entrepreneur skills.
- School of Computer Science & Engineering is envisioned as a unique school that will leverage the high-quality business programs of XIM University and emphasise sound computer science fundamentals, coding, research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and start-ups. The school focuses on innovations in Computer science as they play an important role in most of the emerging technologies.
- School of Government and Public Affairs was established with a three-fold Vision i.e. to build a knowledge hub on Governance, Policy Research and Analysis, and inspiring Transformative Leadership, to Create Innovation Platforms in Public Sectors, in Government, and Social Sectors and build Tomorrow’s Leadership and be the light for the world. The school aims to bring global standards of education in public policy studies to the country.
- Xavier Law School was established to educate, train and develop preciously talented young persons to socially responsible law professionals. The school equipped with digitally enable modern Moot Court Hall and e-Pathsala imbibes academic excellence through rigorous teaching, scholarly research and innovative application of knowledge.
- School of Liberal Arts aims at providing holistic knowledge at theoretical as well as the practical level to the students, opening better avenues for them in the future. The academic programs at XIM University are designed to help students develop a well-rounded personality, strong academic skills, and knowledge for personal development and career enhancement. The undergraduate courses under the School of Liberal Arts develop students' knowledge base with essential core skills in the chosen field of study in the Humanities and Social Sciences. The programs are a well-balanced combination of coursework, research, and fieldwork.
XIM University Bhubaneswar Placements
XIM University has successfully completed the final placements for its MBA - BM batch of 2021-23, achieving a 100% placement rate. Key highlights of the XIM University MBA Placements for 2023 are presented in the table below:
| Particulars | XIM University MBA Placement Statistics 2023 |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Students | 356 |
| Number of Companies | 71 |
| Highest Salary | 71.51 LPA |
| Average Salary | 20.03 LPA |
| Median Salary | 19.25 LPA |
| Top Sectors | Consulting sector (29%) Systems (12%), BFSI (27%), Marketing (27%), and General management, Strategy & Operations (5%). |
| Major Companies | Microsoft, Jio Digital Life, Accenture, Arcesium, Cricil, Deloitte, Cognizant, Goldman Sachs, Mahindra, Tata Steel, Adani and many more. |
XIM University Bhubaneswar Facilities
XIM University has inaugurated a brand-new campus at Nijigada, Kurki, situated approximately 20 kilometers away from the existing (XIM) campus. This state-of-the-art facility is fully equipped with digital infrastructure, including Wi-Fi connectivity, offering students an exceptional learning environment.
XIM University has inaugurated a new campus at Nijigada, Kurki under Pipli Tehsil, located about 20 km away from the Old (XIM) campus. This fully digitised campus is equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity and cutting-edge facilities. Here are some notable features of the infrastructure at XIM University:
Library: The university boasts an advanced library housing an extensive collection of resources available for students. Alongside print materials, the Libraries at both the old and new campuses offer various electronic resources, including corporate and economic databases such as EBSCO (Business Source Complete), ABI Inform Complete, Taylor & Francis, Elsevier (Science Direct), JSTOR, and more. The Bloomberg Lab in the Library is the first of its kind in the eastern region of India. Overall, the library holds a vast array of resources, including books, e-books, journals, databases, company annual reports, CDs, DVDs, and digital newspapers.
Classroom Complex: The Classroom Complex comprises air-conditioned lecture halls, seminar rooms, syndicate rooms, multimedia halls, computer labs, and an executive classroom. These spaces are equipped with educational audio/video equipment, tablet PCs, computers with large monitors, LCD projectors, and network connections. While most classes are conducted in lecture halls, some sessions take place in the open lawn adjoining the classroom complex, providing a natural and refreshing learning environment.
IT Facilities: The Computer Resources and Data Centre (CRDC) at both the new and old campuses offer comprehensive IT and computing resources to students, faculty, and staff. The university provides desktops to all faculty and staff members, connected to the campus LAN/Wi-Fi supported by a fiber optic backbone. Internet access is available around the clock through high-speed leased lines.
Sports and Fitness Facilities: XIM University prioritises holistic student development by providing top-notch sports facilities. The campus features a well-equipped gymnasium, jogging tracks, and facilities for basketball, badminton, cricket, football, tennis, table tennis, and volleyball.
International Centre: The International Centre at the new campus offers modern amenities and serves as a hub for social, recreational, cultural, and educational activities. With a vast built-up area, the International Centre houses sports facilities, lecture halls, research centers, food courts, training halls, living quarters, and more.
Residential Facilities: Given the round-the-clock academic activities, students are accommodated in separate residences for men and women on campus. All rooms are equipped with 24-hour internet connectivity via Wi-Fi. The residences also feature printing and copying facilities, washing machines, water coolers, geysers, telephones, televisions, and indoor games. Additionally, uninterrupted power supply is ensured during power outages.
Overall, XIM University provides comprehensive infrastructure and facilities to support students' academic and extracurricular pursuits.
XIM University Bhubaneswar Hostel
XIM University offers hostel accommodations to all its students, featuring modern, well-equipped hostels designed to provide a conducive learning environment. The hostel fees for both undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) students are outlined below:
XIM University Hostel for Male & Female (PG Students)
|
For PG Students: |
Single Room (in INR) |
Double Sharing (in INR) |
|---|---|---|
|
Room Rent (1st year) |
40,000 |
29,000 |
|
Room Rent (2nd year) |
40,000 |
30,000 |
|
Student Residence Administration Fee per year |
15,000 |
15,000 |
|
Board per month (approximately) |
5000 |
|
XIM University Hostel for Male & Female (UG Students)
|
For UG Students: |
Per Semester (in INR) |
|---|---|
|
Student Residence Fee (double sharing) |
15,000 |
|
Student Residence Administration Fee |
7500 |
|
Board per month (approximately) |
5000 |
XIM University Faculty
The faculty at XIMB embodies a diverse mix of academics, policymakers, administrators, and seasoned managers. XIM University boasts a substantial roster of over 140 full-time faculty members, complemented by a distinguished group of part-time and visiting faculty members hailing from academia and industry. These faculty members have received their education from prestigious institutions both in India and around the world, and they exhibit a strong dedication to research. A significant proportion of the faculty holds doctoral degrees or is actively pursuing them, and many bring valuable industry experience to their roles. Their research contributions extend to esteemed international journals, including but not limited to the Journal of Finance and the European Journal of Operational Research. Additionally, the faculty members at XIM University have authored monographs and books published by renowned publishers such as Cengage, Macmillan, McGraw Hill, Oxford, Pearson, PHI, and Palgrave Macmillan.
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Campuses |
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Old Campus: Xavier Institute of Management, XIM University, Xavier Square, Bhubaneswar-751013, Odisha, India Phone: 0674 6647 – 6647806/807/900 |
New Campus: XIM University Plot No. 12 (A), Nijigada, Kurki, Harirajpur - 752050, Odisha, India Phone: 0674 237 7806/7878 |
XIM University Bhubaneswar Placements
XIM University has successfully completed the final placements for its MBA - BM batch of 2021-23, achieving a 100% placement rate. Key highlights of the XIM University MBA Placements for 2023 are presented in the table below:
| Particulars | XIM University MBA Placement Statistics 2023 |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Students | 356 |
| Number of Companies | 71 |
| Highest Salary | 71.51 LPA |
| Average Salary | 20.03 LPA |
| Median Salary | 19.25 LPA |
| Top Sectors | Consulting sector (29%) Systems (12%), BFSI (27%), Marketing (27%), and General management, Strategy & Operations (5%). |
| Major Companies | Microsoft, Jio Digital Life, Accenture, Arcesium, Cricil, Deloitte, Cognizant, Goldman Sachs, Mahindra, Tata Steel, Adani and many more. |
XIM University Bhubaneswar Facilities
XIM University has inaugurated a brand-new campus at Nijigada, Kurki, situated approximately 20 kilometers away from the existing (XIM) campus. This state-of-the-art facility is fully equipped with digital infrastructure, including Wi-Fi connectivity, offering students an exceptional learning environment.
XIM University has inaugurated a new campus at Nijigada, Kurki under Pipli Tehsil, located about 20 km away from the Old (XIM) campus. This fully digitised campus is equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity and cutting-edge facilities. Here are some notable features of the infrastructure at XIM University:
Library: The university boasts an advanced library housing an extensive collection of resources available for students. Alongside print materials, the Libraries at both the old and new campuses offer various electronic resources, including corporate and economic databases such as EBSCO (Business Source Complete), ABI Inform Complete, Taylor & Francis, Elsevier (Science Direct), JSTOR, and more. The Bloomberg Lab in the Library is the first of its kind in the eastern region of India. Overall, the library holds a vast array of resources, including books, e-books, journals, databases, company annual reports, CDs, DVDs, and digital newspapers.
Classroom Complex: The Classroom Complex comprises air-conditioned lecture halls, seminar rooms, syndicate rooms, multimedia halls, computer labs, and an executive classroom. These spaces are equipped with educational audio/video equipment, tablet PCs, computers with large monitors, LCD projectors, and network connections. While most classes are conducted in lecture halls, some sessions take place in the open lawn adjoining the classroom complex, providing a natural and refreshing learning environment.
IT Facilities: The Computer Resources and Data Centre (CRDC) at both the new and old campuses offer comprehensive IT and computing resources to students, faculty, and staff. The university provides desktops to all faculty and staff members, connected to the campus LAN/Wi-Fi supported by a fiber optic backbone. Internet access is available around the clock through high-speed leased lines.
Sports and Fitness Facilities: XIM University prioritises holistic student development by providing top-notch sports facilities. The campus features a well-equipped gymnasium, jogging tracks, and facilities for basketball, badminton, cricket, football, tennis, table tennis, and volleyball.
International Centre: The International Centre at the new campus offers modern amenities and serves as a hub for social, recreational, cultural, and educational activities. With a vast built-up area, the International Centre houses sports facilities, lecture halls, research centers, food courts, training halls, living quarters, and more.
Residential Facilities: Given the round-the-clock academic activities, students are accommodated in separate residences for men and women on campus. All rooms are equipped with 24-hour internet connectivity via Wi-Fi. The residences also feature printing and copying facilities, washing machines, water coolers, geysers, telephones, televisions, and indoor games. Additionally, uninterrupted power supply is ensured during power outages.
Overall, XIM University provides comprehensive infrastructure and facilities to support students' academic and extracurricular pursuits.
XIM University Bhubaneswar Hostel
XIM University offers hostel accommodations to all its students, featuring modern, well-equipped hostels designed to provide a conducive learning environment. The hostel fees for both undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) students are outlined below:
XIM University Hostel for Male & Female (PG Students)
|
For PG Students: |
Single Room (in INR) |
Double Sharing (in INR) |
|---|---|---|
|
Room Rent (1st year) |
40,000 |
29,000 |
|
Room Rent (2nd year) |
40,000 |
30,000 |
|
Student Residence Administration Fee per year |
15,000 |
15,000 |
|
Board per month (approximately) |
5000 |
|
XIM University Hostel for Male & Female (UG Students)
|
For UG Students: |
Per Semester (in INR) |
|---|---|
|
Student Residence Fee (double sharing) |
15,000 |
|
Student Residence Administration Fee |
7500 |
|
Board per month (approximately) |
5000 |
XIM University Faculty
The faculty at XIMB embodies a diverse mix of academics, policymakers, administrators, and seasoned managers. XIM University boasts a substantial roster of over 140 full-time faculty members, complemented by a distinguished group of part-time and visiting faculty members hailing from academia and industry. These faculty members have received their education from prestigious institutions both in India and around the world, and they exhibit a strong dedication to research. A significant proportion of the faculty holds doctoral degrees or is actively pursuing them, and many bring valuable industry experience to their roles. Their research contributions extend to esteemed international journals, including but not limited to the Journal of Finance and the European Journal of Operational Research. Additionally, the faculty members at XIM University have authored monographs and books published by renowned publishers such as Cengage, Macmillan, McGraw Hill, Oxford, Pearson, PHI, and Palgrave Macmillan.
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Campuses |
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Old Campus: Xavier Institute of Management, XIM University, Xavier Square, Bhubaneswar-751013, Odisha, India Phone: 0674 6647 – 6647806/807/900 |
New Campus: XIM University Plot No. 12 (A), Nijigada, Kurki, Harirajpur - 752050, Odisha, India Phone: 0674 237 7806/7878 |
