Bhubaneswar: XIM University, Bhubaneswar, has opened applications for its Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs for the year 2026. Students who want to pursue an MBA at XIM University must submit their application forms by December 10 . This is the last date to apply for admission to various MBA courses offered by the university.
Students can apply for XIM University’s MBA programs using scores from several national entrance exams. These include the Common Admission Test (CAT), Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT), Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), and NMAT by GMAC. For those who do not plan to appear for these exams, XIM University conducts its own entrance exam called XGMT 2026.
How to Apply
Interested students can apply online through the official XIM University admissions portal. The direct link to apply is: https://apply.xim.edu.in/ . Ensure you complete the form and submit it before the December 10 deadline.
XGMT 2026 Important Dates
For students choosing to take the XGMT 2026 exam, here are the key dates:
- XGMT 2026 Admit Cards will be issued on January 20, 2026 .
- The XGMT 2026 exam will be held on January 25, 2026 .
The XGMT exam will be conducted in 12 cities across India.
MBA Courses and Accepted Exams
XIM University offers seven MBA courses and one Master of Management Studies in Business Finance (MMS(BF)) course. Each course accepts scores from specific entrance exams. The table below shows which exams are accepted for each program:
| Course Name | Accepted Entrance Exams |
| MBA BM | XAT, CAT, GMAT, XGMT |
| EMBA BM | XAT, CAT, GMAT, XGMT |
| MBA Human Resource Management | XAT, CAT, GMAT, NMAT, XGMT |
| MBA Rural Management | XAT, CAT, GMAT, NMAT, XGMT |
| MBA Sustainability Management | XAT, CAT, GMAT, NMAT, XGMT |
| MBA Urban Management and Governance | XAT, CAT, GMAT, NMAT, GATE, CEED, XGMT |
| MBA Public Policy and Management | XAT, CAT, GMAT, NMAT, XGMT |
| MMS Business Finance | XAT, CAT, NMAT, GMAT, XGMT |
Understanding XIM University Admission
For MBA admissions, XIM University considers scores from exams like CAT and XAT. In previous admissions, the cutoff percentile for the MBA course for the General All India category was 91 in the CAT exam. This information helps students understand the expected competitive level for admission.
Updates on Other Key Entrance Exams
NMAT Registration Dates
NMAT exam registration usually starts on August 1 . The last date to register for NMAT 2025 is generally October 18 . Students can schedule their first attempt for the NMAT exam until October 25 . The exams typically begin from November 5 . If a student wants to retake the NMAT exam, they can register for a second attempt from November 6 , after they have completed their first attempt.
Applying to XLRI and Other XAT Colleges
Students planning to apply to XLRI Jamshedpur do not need to fill a separate application form for XLRI. The XAT application form includes an option to select XLRI courses. However, the XAT application form only allows selecting XLRI. For other colleges that accept XAT scores, students must register separately on each college's official website. It is important to check the admission schedule for each college to avoid missing application deadlines.
