XIME Bangalore Admission 2024: Application, Cutoff, Eligibility, Selection Criteria, Dates

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XIME Bangalore offers 2-year PGDM as its flagship program in 6 specializations. The program is equivalent to an MBA degree and has an intake of 240 students for PGDM & 60 students for PGDM BA.

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Final selection for PGDM in XIME Bangalore will be on the overall assessment of candidates in Group Discussion, Personal Interview, Academic Background, Extra-curricular, and Diversity. The weights of various criteria are given below:

  • Academic Performance- 13%
  • Entrance Exam Score- 35%
  • Group Discussion & Personal Interview- 40%
  • Sports, Extra-Curricular Activities, Academic Diversity and Gender Diversity- 12%

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Apart from PGDM, XIME Bangalore also offers admission to PhD program which is governed by University of Mysore. Currently, 13 scholars are doing their PhD degrees under XIME Research Centre and two scholars have successfully completed their Pre-Thesis Colloquium. Selection to PhD is done on the basis of Entrance Test conducted followed by PI. It is compulsory for the students to secure 55 marks in the entrance test to be eligible for further admission process. XIME Bangalore also considers work experience (if any) and past academic record for final admission. Check XIME Courses & Fees.

Established in the year 1991, XIME Bangalore is ranked as A1 Category among the top management institutions of the country by Business Standard. The institute also witnesses a 100% placement record every year. The highest package offered as INR 16 LPA. Over 73 companies participated in the placement drive including Wipro, Infosys, IDFC, TCS and many more. Read more about XIME Bangalore Placement.

XIME Bangalore Top Courses

Courses Total Fees
PGDM INR 6.50 Lakhs (1st year)
INR 6 Lakhs (2nd year)
PGDM BA INR 6.50 Lakhs (1st year)
INR 6 Lakhs (2nd year)
PhD

INR 60K - 80K per annum (full time)
INR 1.30 - 1.50 lakh per annum (part time)

XIME Bangalore Important Dates 2024

PGDM / PGDM BA
Event Dates
Applications Begin November 17, 2023
Last Date to Apply March 27, 2024
GD/PI Dates To be announced
Declaration of Results Within a Week after the GD/PI dates

XIME Bangalore PGDM Admission 2024

XIME Bangalore offers a two-year full-time residential PGDM program with an annual intake of 240 students. PGDM program is offered in 6 specializations which are tabulated below:

Marketing Operations
Finance IT & Analytics
Human Resource & OB General management

XIME Bangalore PGDM Eligibility

  • Candidates must have a Graduate degree in any discipline with 50% marks (45% marks Reserved Categories).
  • The candidates waiting for their final year results are also eligible to apply. However, the student must maintain 50% marks in the degree course.
  • Such candidates need to complete their degree examinations before July of admission year and are required to produce proof of passing the Degree examination with the minimum required marks of 50%, latest by September of admission year.
  • Applicants who have any un-cleared backlog in graduation at the time of application are not eligible

XIME Bangalore PGDM Selection Criteria

  • Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of score in XAT/ CAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ ATMA / GMAT exams. 
  • Students must have a credible score in any of the entrance exams.
  • Shortlisted candidates have to further undergo GD & PI sessions to secure admission.
  • The final selection will be on the basis of the following criteria:
Criterion Weightage (%)
Academic performance in X Std., XII Std., Under Graduate Degree/ Post Graduate Degree 13
CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ MAT/ GMAT Score 35
Group Discussion/Interview 40
Sports, Extra-Curricular Activities, Academic Diversity and Gender Diversity 12

XIME Bangalore PGDM-BA Admission 2024

XIME Bangalore introduced a 2-year PGDM in Business Analytics (PGDM-BA) program, which has an intake of 60. The program is spread over 6 terms which includes 8-weeks of summer internship. Applications are available online for PGDM-BA and can be filled through the official website.

XIME Bangalore PGDM-BA Eligibility

  • Candidates must have a Graduate degree in any discipline with 50% marks (45% marks Reserved Categories).
  • The candidates waiting for their final year results are also eligible to apply. 
  • Such candidates need to complete their degree examinations before 25th June of admission year and are required to produce proof of passing the Degree examination with the minimum required marks of 50%, latest by 30th September of admission year.
  • Applicants who have any un-cleared backlog in graduation at the time of application are not eligible

XIME Bangalore PGDM-BA Selection Criteria 

Selection to PGDM-BA is based on the score of entrance tests like CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ ATMA and consistent academic record.

XIME Bangalore PhD Admission 2024

XIME offers a PhD course in various specializations such as Marketing, International Business, Finance, Business Excellence, Information System, Business Strategy, General Management, Knowledge Management, Innovation, Economics, and many more. 

XIME Bangalore PhD Eligibility

Candidates must have a Master’s Degree or any other Degree / Diploma with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent. Relaxation of 5% is provided to the following:

  • SC/ST candidates/Cat-I candidates.
  • In-service candidates with a minimum of five years of regular experience associated with the teaching.
  • A candidate who has completed a Master's degree before 19 Sept 1991.

Note: A candidate who has completed M.Phil. with a minimum of 55% is eligible for admission if the marks in Master's degree are less than 55% provided the candidate has got admission to M.Phil. by an entrance examination. 

XIME Bangalore PhD Selection Criteria 

  • Applicants have to appear in the Entrance Test conducted by the University of Mysore.
  • Those who will obtain 55 marks (50 marks for SC/ST/ Cat-I candidates) out of 100 in the test shall be considered eligible for admission.
  • Candidates who have qualified for UGC/ CSIR(JRF) Fellowships through UGC/CSIR NET Examinations/SLET/GATE or have completed M.Phil. course/ joined M.Phil. course are exempted from the Entrance Test.
  • The qualified candidates have to further participate in the interview round.
  • The final selection for PhD is based on academic records, work experience, marks secured in the Entrance Examination, and an interview conducted at XIME, Bangalore.

How to Apply for XIME Bangalore?

Interested candidates can fill the application form by following the below-listed steps:

  1. Visit the official website www.xime.org.
  2. Read and understand the Admissions Prospectus carefully along with its guidelines regarding admissions.  
  3. Application form shall be submitted only through online mode. XIME provides an interactive user interface for entering information in the application form; the platform also ensures data security and auto-saving.
  4. Click on the respective link to apply online for the programme you want to apply for.
  5. Candidates do not need to send a hard copy of the application form or any other documents to XIME while applying.
  6. Pay the application fee of INR 1,750 online by credit card / debit card / net banking / mobile wallets (Payment gateway charges will be applicable).
  7. Applicants will receive a system generated acknowledgment for the application submitted and payment of application fee. With this the application process is complete.

FAQs

Ques. How are the placements of XIME Bangalore?

Ans. XIME enjoys the position of one of the most sought after colleges in terms of placements. Companies like Deloitte, Cognizant, EY, Wipro, HCL and Emerson regularly visit the campus for offering placements. The college also provides internships and pre-placement assistance.

Ques. Does XIME Bangalore offer scholarships?

Ans. Yes, XIME Bangalore offers scholarships to the meritorious and deserving candidates who score exceptionally well in the qualifying examinations. 

Ques. In how many specialisations does XIME Bangalore offer PGDM?

Ans. PGDM is offered by XIME in the following mentioned specialisations-

Marketing Human Resource & OB IT & Analytics
Finance Operations General Management

Ques. What is the weightage criteria for PGDM course at XIME Bangalore?

Ans. Weightage given to different aspects for admissions to PGDM are as follows-

  • Entrance Exam- 35%
  • Academics- 13%
  • Group Discussion & Personal Interview- 40%
  • Sports, Extra-curricular Activities, Academic & Gender Diversity- 12%

Ques. Does XIME Bangalore offer Ph.D? What is the eligibility criteria?

Ans. Yes, XIME offers a Ph.D. in Management for a total duration of 5 years. The candidate must hold a Master’s degree in Management/Diploma from a recognized university. He/she must have a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate to be eligible.

Ques. At which places can the candidate appear for GD-PI sessions of XIME Banaglore?

Ans. The GD-PI mode and dates are yet to be finalised by the institite. Candidates are requested to visit - https://xime.org/pgdm_impdates for more information.

Ques. How do I apply for XIME Bangalore PGDM program?

Ans. Interested candidates can apply for admission to PGDM by XIME by visiting the official website. They need to fill the application form and pay the application fee of INR 1,750 by credit card/debit card/net banking/mobile wallets. Applicants will receive a system-generated acknowledgment for the application submitted and payment of application fee. After the successful submission of the application, they will receive a system-generated acknowledgment.

Ques. Is XIME Bangalore a good college? 

Ans. XIME Bangalore is an AICTE approved college and is ranked 22 by Business Standard Magazine. The institution offers PGDM program in 6 specifications i.e. Marketing, Finance, Human Resource, Product and Operations, IT & Analytics, and General management. The average CTC offered in 2023 was INR 10.85 LPA.

Ques: Does XIME Bangalore offer Distance education as well?

Ans: XIME does not offer any distance education to its students. However, the institute offers evening programs for working professionals and housewives.

Ques: Does XIME accept national level exam scores for its PGDM admission process?

Ans: XIME accepts the national level exam scores of either CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ ATMA examinations. Students will be finally selected on the basis of performance in GD and PI round.

XIME Bangalore Upcoming Application Dates 2024

Important Events

EventsDates
ATMA Exam Date(July session)
Upcoming
Jul 21, 2024
ATMA Result Date(July session)
Upcoming
Jul 28, 2024
MAT (CBT) Registration Deadline
Ongoing
Jun 25, 2024 - Aug 11, 2024
MAT (CBT) Admit Card AvailabilityAug 14, 2024
MAT (CBT) ExamAug 18, 2024
MAT (PBT) Registration Deadline
Ongoing
Jun 07, 2024 - Aug 18, 2024
MAT (PBT) Admit Card AvailabilityAug 21, 2024
MAT (PBT) ExamAug 25, 2024
CAT 2024 Registration Date
Upcoming
Aug 03, 2024 - Sep 20, 2024
CAT 2024 Admit Card Date
Tentative
Oct 25, 2024

Expired Events

EventsDates
TANCET 2024 Counselling DateJun 10, 2024
Last Date to Submit Application (PGDM)Jun 15, 2024
Online GDPI Round (PGDM)Jun 19, 2024

Important Events

EventsDates
ATMA Exam Date(July session)
Upcoming
Jul 21, 2024
ATMA Result Date(July session)
Upcoming
Jul 28, 2024
MAT (CBT) Registration Deadline
Ongoing
Jun 25, 2024 - Aug 11, 2024
MAT (CBT) Admit Card AvailabilityAug 14, 2024
MAT (PBT) Registration Deadline
Ongoing
Jun 07, 2024 - Aug 18, 2024
MAT (CBT) ExamAug 18, 2024
MAT (PBT) Admit Card AvailabilityAug 21, 2024
MAT (PBT) ExamAug 25, 2024
CAT 2024 Registration Date
Upcoming
Aug 03, 2024 - Sep 20, 2024
CAT 2024 Admit Card Date
Tentative
Oct 25, 2024

Expired Events

EventsDates
ATMA Admit Card Date(July session)Jul 18, 2024
ATMA Registration Timeline (July session)Jun 24, 2024 - Jul 13, 2024
Online GDPI Round (PGDM)Jun 19, 2024

XIME Bangalore Cutoff 2024

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XIME Bangalore, CAT Cutoff 2024

XIME Bangalore, CAT Cutoff 2024 for General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff percentile for CAT is 75

XIME Bangalore, CMAT Cutoff 2024

XIME Bangalore, CMAT Cutoff 2024 for General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff percentile for CMAT is 75

XIME Bangalore, MAT Cutoff 2024

XIME Bangalore, MAT Cutoff 2024 for General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff percentile for MAT is 70

XIME Bangalore, ATMA Cutoff 2024

XIME Bangalore, ATMA Cutoff 2024 for General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff percentile for ATMA is 75

XIME Bangalore, XAT Cutoff 2024

XIME Bangalore, XAT Cutoff 2024 for General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff percentile for XAT is 75

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The admission process includes 3 steps. 1st step is to fill out the application form. 2nd step is to go through the Group discussion and Personal interview. 3rd step is to fill out the admission fee if you qualify in the GD and PI. There are no reservation policies in the admission process.

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Yes, you can secure a seat at XIME Bangalore, as they accept scores above 600. But as a whole, these marks are not good in the MAT exams. It is better to try out other competitive exams or sit for the next MAT exam and score good marks so that you can choose any leading institute. 

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ankita banerjee
What is the PGDM BA Batch size at XIME?
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Sweta Kumari

XIME Bangalore offers 2-year PGDM as its flagship program in 6 specializations. The program is equivalent to an MBA degree and has an intake of 240 students for PGDM & 60 students for PGDM BA. Final selection for PGDM in XIME Bangalore will be on the overall assessment of candidates in Group Discussion, Personal Interview, Academic Background, Extra-curricular, and Diversity

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aparna das
Is work experience weighted in the admission process for the XIME PGDM program?
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Sweta Kumari

No, Academic performance in X Std., XII Std., Under Graduate Degree/ Post Graduate Degree weighted 13%, CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ MAT/ GMAT Score is 35%, Group Discussion/Interview is 40%, Sports, Extra-Curricular Activities, Academic Diversity and Gender Diversity is 12% weighted. Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of score in XAT/ CAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ ATMA / GMAT exams. Students must have a credible score in any of the entrance exams. Shortlisted candidates have to further undergo GD & PI sessions to secure admission. Candidates must have a Graduate degree in any discipline with 50% marks (45% marks Reserved Categories). The candidates waiting for their final year results are also eligible to apply. However, the student must maintain 50% marks in the degree course. Such candidates need to complete their degree examinations before July of admission year and are required to produce proof of passing the Degree examination with the minimum required marks of 50%, latest by September of admission year. Applicants who have any un-cleared backlog in graduation at the time of application are not eligible

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tanishka shah
What is the CAT 2022 cut off for XIME Banaglore?
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Akshata Duse

The CAT 2022 cut off for XIME Bangalore is 75 percentile.

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mizna harmain
What is the eligibility to pursue the PGDM BA course of XIME Banaglore?
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A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks is required. Candidates in the final year of graduation are also eligible to apply.


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