XIM University
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Admission to Executive Master’s Program in Business Management (EMBA-BM), 2027
EMBA-BM
One-Year Fully Residential Executive Master’s Program in Business Management
Offered by Xavier Institute of Management, XIM University, Bhubaneswar
Important Information
| Minimum Qualification |
- Bachelor’s degree of at least 3 years (or equivalent) in any discipline, with minimum 55% aggregate marks.
- At least 3 years of experience (as on May 31, 2027) in executive capacity in an organisation of repute in the public, private or non-governmental sector. Self-employed persons should have minimum 5 years of experience after obtaining qualifying degree;
- Minimum Age: Completed 23 years as on May 31, 2027; and
- No Objection or sponsorship certificate from the employer for pursuing this course at XIM University.
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| Final year students |
Final-year degree students may also apply, provided they complete their final examinations and all degree requirements latest by 15 June, 2027. |
| Admission Test |
XAT / CAT / GMAT / XGMT - choose at least one. You may apply through multiple tests. |
| XGMT Date & Time |
17 January, 2027 (Sunday) - 02:00 P.M. to 04:00 P.M. |
| XGMT Fee |
INR 1,650/- (excluding applicable payment gateway charges & taxes) |
| Application deadline |
15 December, 2026 (Tuesday) |
You are eligible to apply if you meet the following requirement:
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You hold a Bachelor’s degree of minimum three-year duration (or an equivalent qualification) in any discipline from a UGC listed /recognized University, with at least 55% aggregate marks.
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At least 3 years of experience (as on 31 May 2027) in executive capacity in an organisation of repute in the public, private or non-governmental sector. Self-employed persons should have minimum 5 years of experience after obtaining qualifying degree;
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Minimum Age: Completed 23 years as on 31 May 2027; and
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No Objection or sponsorship certificate from the employer for pursuing this course at XIM University.
You must apply for and appear in at least one of the following admission tests:
| Test |
Conducted by |
Date / Schedule |
| XAT |
Conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur |
3 January, 2027 |
| CAT |
Conducted by the IIMs |
29 November, 2026 |
| GMAT |
GMAT conducted or to be conducted in 2026 |
2025/2026 |
| XGMT |
XIM General Management Test, conducted by XIM University |
17 January, 2027 |
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Important — XAT/CAT/GMAT applicants: You must register for the relevant test separately and comply with the respective test authority’s notification, deadlines and requirements. Registration for the chosen test is a prerequisite for applying to MBA-BM through that test.
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Important — XGMT applicants: The XGMT examination fee is INR 1,650/-. There is no separate XGMT application form. Once you select XGMT for one or more programs in the XIM University application form, you will be automatically registered for XGMT scheduled for 17 January, 2027.
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XGMT Test Cities: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Ranchi and Rourkela.
Although the candidate can choose up to three cities, they must appear for the examination in the city allotted to them.
| Step-1 |
Go to the XIM University application portal. Under the New User section, enter your basic details to generate your unique XU ID / Login ID and password. You will receive these credentials via email. |
| Step-2 |
Log in using your XU ID and password. Complete the application form by providing:
- Personal details
- Educational qualifications
- Work experience (if any)
- Program(s) you wish to apply for
- Preferred test option(s)
- Statement of Purpose (SoP)
Since the SoP that you submit will be an important document for your subsequent selection process, you must pay adequate attention in writing it.
- Upload your recent photograph and signature (see specifications below). |
| Step-3 |
Pay the application fee through the secure payment gateway.
- First program/test option: INR 1,900/-
- Second program/test option: INR 850/-
- Subsequent Each additional program/test option(s): INR 400/-
(Use a single application form to apply for multiple programs and/or through multiple tests.)
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Candidates short-listed on the basis of admission test (XAT, CAT, GMAT, or XGMT) scores will be called for Group Discussion, Writing Ability Test and Personal Interview at Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata or Mumbai (if held offline). Candidates will have to meet their own travel/stay expenses for attending the interview session.
Please note that the modalities of the shortlisting/selection process will be shared with the candidates in due course. The final selection will be based on the candidate's performance in XAT/CAT/GMAT/XGMT, GD, Writing Ability Test, & Personal Interview, and will take into account the past academic record and relevant work experience.
15 December, 2026 is the last date for submitting the EMBA-BM application form.
Contact:
+91 674 6647 806, +91 674 6647 900
admission@xim.edu.in
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Published By: Sahadeb
Published On:
08 Oct 2026