Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship, (XIME) Bangalore Admission Process
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XIME Bangalore Admission 2025
XIME Bangalore: Latest Updates and News
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CAT 2025: The CAT 2025 exam for MBA/PGDM admissions is scheduled for November 30, 2025 (Sunday). Admit cards will be available for download on November 5, 2025, at iimcat.ac.in.
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CMAT 2026: The CMAT 2026 schedule has been announced for MBA/PGDM admissions. The last date to register is November 17, 2025.
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XAT 2026: Registrations for XAT 2026 are currently open for MBA/PGDM admissions. Candidates can apply online at xatonline.in until December 5, 2025. The exam is scheduled for January 4, 2026, from 2 PM to 5 PM.
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Outlook B-Schools Ranking 2026: XIME Bangalore has achieved #21 out of 200 colleges in the “Management Private B-School” category.
The PGDM program is the flagship course at XIME Bangalore. To be eligible, candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST candidates). Final-year students awaiting results may also apply, provided they have secured at least 50% aggregate marks up to the latest semester. However, candidates with uncleared backlogs at the time of application will not be considered. Applicants must also have a valid score in one of the approved entrance exams – XAT, CAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, or GMAT.
Ph.D. Program in Management at XIME Bangalore
XIME Bangalore is a recognized research center of the University of Mysore for offering a Ph.D. in Management. As per the university’s regulations, candidates must have a Master’s degree or equivalent qualification with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade). Those who have completed an M.Phil. with a minimum of 55% are eligible even if their Master’s marks are below 55%. Candidates who have cleared UGC/CSIR NET, JRF, SLET, GATE, or KSET are exempted from the entrance test. Similarly, candidates who have completed or enrolled in an M.Phil. program are also exempted. Interested students must register separately on the XIME Bangalore official website for Ph.D. admissions.
XIME Bangalore – Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date(s) |
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| XAT 2026 Registration Opens | July 10, 2025 |
| XAT 2026 Registration Closes | December 5, 2025 |
| XAT 2026 Admit Card Release | December 20, 2025 (Tentative) |
| XAT 2026 Exam Date | January 4, 2026 |
| CAT 2025 Registration | August 1 – September 13, 2025 |
| CAT 2025 Admit Card Download | November 5 – November 30, 2025 |
| CAT 2025 Exam Date | November 30, 2025 |
| MAT 2025 (September) – Last Date PBT | September 15, 2025 |
| MAT 2025 (September) – Last Date CBT | September 22, 2025 |
| MAT 2025 PBT Exam | September 21, 2025 |
| MAT 2025 CBT Exam | September 28, 2025 |
XIME Bangalore PGDM Admission 2025
XIME Bangalore offers a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) program in seven specializations – General, Business Analytics, Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management & Organizational Behavior, Operations, and Information Technology & Analytics.
For admission, candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST candidates). Admission is based on entrance test scores (XAT/CAT/CMAT/MAT/ATMA/GMAT), followed by Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI).
XIME Bangalore PGDM Course Details 2025
| Course | Specialization | Seat Intake | Eligibility & Selection Criteria |
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| PGDM | General | 240 | Bachelor’s Degree (min. 50% marks; 45% for SC/ST) + Entrance Exam (XAT/CAT/CMAT/MAT/ATMA/GMAT) + GD + PI |
| Finance | Same as above | ||
| Marketing | Same as above | ||
| Human Resource Management & Organizational Behavior | Same as above | ||
| Operations | Same as above | ||
| Information Technology & Analytics | Same as above | ||
| Business Analytics | 60 | Same as above |
Admission Process for PGDM 2025
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Check Eligibility
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Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST).
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Final-year students may apply if they have maintained 50% aggregate until the latest semester.
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All degree exams must be completed before June 25, 2025. Proof of passing with required marks must be submitted by September 30, 2025.
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Candidates with uncleared backlogs are not eligible.
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Entrance Test Requirement
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Applicants must hold a valid scorecard in one of the following: XAT, CAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, GMAT.
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Application Submission
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Fill and submit the application form online for the preferred program.
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GDPI (Group Discussion & Personal Interview)
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Shortlisted candidates must attend GDPI as per the announced schedule.
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Seat Confirmation
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If selected, pay a seat confirmation fee of INR 25,000 within the deadline.
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Fee Payment
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On receiving the Provisional Offer Letter, pay the first installment of the program/hostel fee by the specified date.
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XIME Bangalore PGDM Selection Criteria 2025
| Component | Weightage (%) |
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| Academic performance (Class 10, Class 12, UG/PG) | 13 |
| Entrance Exam Score (CAT/XAT/CMAT/ATMA/MAT/GMAT) | 35 |
| Group Discussion & Interview | 40 |
| Sports, Extra-Curriculars, Academic & Gender Diversity | 12 |
XIME Bangalore PhD Admission 2025
XIME Bangalore offers a PhD program in Management in collaboration with the University of Mysore. To be eligible, candidates must hold a Master’s Degree or an equivalent Degree/Diploma from a recognized university/institution with at least 55% aggregate marks.
XIME Bangalore PhD Course Details 2025
| Course | Eligibility | Selection Process |
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| PhD (Management) | Master’s Degree or equivalent with minimum 55% marks | Through UGC/CSIR NET & JRF / SLET / GATE / KSET / M.Phil exam OR Entrance Test conducted by the University of Mysore |
PhD Admission Procedure 2025
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Interested candidates must fill out the prescribed application form and attach copies of academic records from Class X to Post-Graduation, along with the result of the PhD entrance exam/UGC-NET/KSET/M.Phil exam.
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A Demand Draft (DD) of INR 2000 in favor of Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship, Bangalore must be enclosed as the application fee.
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Selection is based on:
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Academic records
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Work experience (if any)
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Marks obtained in the entrance examination
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Personal Interview conducted at XIME, Bangalore
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Full-time research scholars are eligible for a stipend as per institute norms.