XIME Bangalore, officially known as Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, offers a two-year full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) program with specializations in Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Operations, Information Technology & Analytics, General Management, and Business Analytics. The institute accepts scores from CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, and GMAT for admissions. Cutoffs are determined holistically, with entrance exam scores carrying significant weight (around 50-60%), alongside academics, work experience, Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI).
Expected CAT cutoff for 2025 admissions is 75-80 percentile for the General category, reflecting a slight upward trend due to increasing applicant numbers. XAT and MAT cutoffs are similar at 75+, while CMAT is expected at 80-85 percentile. GMAT cutoff is around 600. There are no strict sectional cutoffs, but balanced performance (70+ in each section for CAT) is recommended. Eligibility requires a bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate marks. Applications for 2025-27 batch are open, with shortlisting expected post-exam results in January-February 2026.
XIME Bangalore CAT Cutoff 2025
The XIME Bangalore CAT cutoff for 2025 is anticipated to rise marginally from 2025's 78 percentile due to a 10-15% increase in applicants and consistent seat intake of around 180. While primarily for General category, relaxations apply for reserved categories (OBC: 5-10 percentile lower; SC/ST: 10-15 lower, based on trends).
| Category | CAT Percentile (2025 Expected) | Sectional Minimum(Each) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 75–80 | 70 |
| OBC | 70–75 | 65 |
| SC/ST | 65–70 | 60 |
XIME Bangalore XAT Cutoff 2026 (Expected)
XAT cutoff mirrors CAT, at 75-80 percentile for General. Median score in 2025 was around 25-27 for 75 percentile. ~20% of seats filled via XAT
| Category | 2026 Expected Percentile |
|---|---|
| General | 75–80 |
| OBC | 70–75 |
| SC/ST | 65–70 |
XIME Bangalore CMAT Cutoff 2026 (Expected)
CMAT cutoff expected at 80-85 percentile, higher than CAT due to larger applicant pool.
| Category | 2026 Expected Percentile |
|---|---|
| General | 80–85 |
| OBC | 75–80 |
| SC/ST | 70–75 |
XIME Bangalore MAT/ATMA Cutoff 2026 (Expected)
MAT: 75+ percentile; ATMA: 75-80 percentile. These are alternatives for candidates with moderate scores.
| Exam | Category | 2026 Expected Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| MAT | General | 75+ |
| ATMA | General | 75–80 |
XIME Bangalore GMAT Cutoff 2025 (Expected)
GMAT cutoff at 600 for General, with Quant 45+ and Verbal 35+ recommended.
| Category | 2025 Expected Score |
|---|---|
| General | 600 |
| OBC | 550-580 |
| SC/ST | 500-550 |
XIME Bangalore Previous Year's Cutoff
Historical data shows a steady increase in cutoffs, from 75 in 2021 to 78 in 2024 for CAT (General).
| Exam | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAT | 76 | 77 | 78 |
| XAT | 76 | 77 | 78 |
| CMAT | 80 | 82 | 84 |
| MAT | 70 | 72 | 74 |
| GMAT | 570 | 580 | 600 |
Factors Affecting XIME Bangalore Cutoff 2026
- Applicant Volume: 10-15% YoY increase, pushing cutoffs up.
- Exam Difficulty: Easier papers lead to higher percentiles needed.
- Seat Availability: Fixed at ~180 for PGDM; reservations: 27% OBC, 15% SC, 7.5% ST, 10% EWS.
- Holistic Selection: Weights - Entrance (55%), Academics (20%), Work Ex (10%), GD/PI (15%). Diversity (gender, regional) influences.
- Trends: Upward trajectory; global benchmarks from NIRF rankings (XIME ranked 37 in 2024).
