XIME Bangalore Course Admissions 2025 (Open): Eligibility, Last Date, Application & Selection Criteria

No, admission at XIME Bangalore is a multi-step process. Check below the admission process of XIME Bangalore:

1. Application: The mode of application is online. Candidates need to pay an application fee of INR 2,000 for admission.
2. Selection Rounds: Aspirants are shortlisted for PGDM course based on XAT/ CAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ GMAT followed by a GDPI round. The institute also considers the academic performance and co-curricular activities of the aspirants.
3. Admission Confirmation: After completion of the selection rounds, aspirants need to come for verification round. Shortlisted aspirants need to pay a fee to confirm their admission.

The criteria for shortlisting candidates at XIME Bangalore include a 35% weightage for Admission Tests (CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT), 13% for academic performance in X Std., XII Std., Under Graduate Degree/ Post Graduate Degree, 40% for group discussion/interview, and 12% for participation in sports, extra-curricular activities, academic diversity, and gender diversity.

Candidates must pass XAT/ CAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ GMAT followed by a GDPI round for admission to the PGDM course. The institute also considers the academic performance and co-curricular activities of the aspirants. After completion of the selection rounds, the university releases a merit list to announce the names of the shortlisted candidates. The shortlisted candidates need to come for counselling and document verification. Aspirants need to pay a course fee to confirm their seat in the university. Click here to know more about the admission process for the PGDM course.

PhD admissions at XIME Research Center are governed by the Mysore University admission rules notified on the website of the University of Mysore. Admission to PhD courses is based on UGC NET/ CSIR NET/ SLET/ GATE score. The institute also considers the academic performance and work experience of the candidates for providing admission to PhD course. Candidates must hold a master's degree or Diploma or MPhil with at least 55% aggregate (50% aggregate for SC/ ST to apply for the PhD course.

XIME Bangalore accepts valid scorecards from various entrance tests, including XAT, CAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT, KMAT (for Kochi campus), and TANCET (for Chennai campus). However, the accepted tests are subject to change based on AICTE guidelines. Students with a credible score in any of these tests can apply for admission to the PGDM or PGDM-BA programs at XIME Bangalore.

Candidates who have passed a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 50% for all subjects taken together (45% aggregate for SC/ ST candidates can apply for the PGDM course. Aspirants who are appearing for their final year examination and are awaiting their results may also apply. However, they should have maintained an average of 50% marks in the degree course until then. They should be completing all their degree examinations before June 25, 2023. Such candidates are required to produce proof of passing the degree examination with the minimum required 50% aggregate, the latest by September 30, 2023. Applicants who have un-cleared backlog papers in graduation, are not eligible to apply.