XIM University MBA Application Deadline Extended to December 22

Good news for students planning to join the MBA program at XIM University! The university has extended the last date to apply for its Master of Business Administration (MBA) courses for the 2026 academic year. This means students now have more time to submit their applications.

The new deadline to apply is December 22 . This extension is for all candidates. It includes those who wish to take the XIM General Management Aptitude Test (XGMT) 2026, and also those who are applying through other entrance exams like CAT, XAT, and NMAT.

Important Dates at a Glance

Here are the key dates for XIM University MBA admissions:

It is important to note that even though the application deadline has been extended, the dates for the XGMT exam and admit card release have not changed. They remain the same as announced earlier.

How to Apply for XIM University MBA

Students who want to apply for the MBA programs at XIM University must do so online. The application form is available on the university's official website. Make sure to complete and submit your application before the new deadline of December 22 .

Even if you are not taking the XGMT exam and plan to apply with scores from other tests, you still need to fill out the XIM University application form by this extended deadline.

Accepted Entrance Exams for MBA Admission

XIM University accepts scores from several national-level entrance exams for its MBA admissions. This gives students multiple ways to get into their desired MBA program. Besides XGMT, students can use their scores from the following exams:

• Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT)
• Narayana Murthy Aptitude Test (NMAT)
• Common Admission Test (CAT)
• Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) – scores from 2024 or 2025 are accepted
• Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)
• Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED)

This wide range of accepted exams means that more students can consider applying to XIM University, even if they have taken a different entrance test.

Eligibility Rules for MBA Programs

To be eligible for XIM University MBA admission, students must meet certain requirements:

• Educational Qualification: You must have a Bachelor's degree from any field or stream. This means whether you studied Arts, Science, Commerce, or Engineering, you are eligible to apply.
• Minimum Marks: You need to have at least 55% marks in total in your Bachelor's degree.
• Final Year Students: If you are currently in the final year of your Bachelor's degree and waiting for your results, you can still apply for the XGMT 2026 exam and XIM University MBA admission.

Special Direct Admission

XIM University offers a special opportunity for high-achieving students. If you secured the first, second, or third rank in your Bachelor's degree examination, you may be eligible for direct admission to most of the university's courses. This means you might not need to go through the full selection process.

Next Steps for Applicants

Before filling out the application form, students are advised to check the specific requirements for each MBA course offered by XIM University. Each course might have slightly different selection rules.

The extension of the application deadline provides a valuable extra time for students to complete their applications carefully and without rush. Make sure to use this time wisely and submit your form by December 22 .