The Xavier Institute of Management (XIMB), Bhubaneswar, a flagship of XIM University, is renowned for its MBA and PGDM programs fostering leadership and innovation. Rooted in Jesuit values, XIMB promotes excellence, ethics, and inclusivity. Scholarships at XIMB recognize merit, support financial need, and ensure diversity, making education accessible. For 2025, XIMB offers scholarships covering up to 30% of tuition for programs like MBA-BM, MBA-HRM, MBA-RM, and MBA-SM, easing the financial burden (fees: INR 12.20–19.30 lakh).
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Types of Scholarships at XIMB
XIMB provides targeted scholarships to support MBA/PGDM students, focusing on merit, need, and underrepresented groups.
Merit-Based Scholarships
- Criteria: High percentiles in CAT/XAT/GMAT/NMAT/X-GMT (e.g., XAT 88–94 percentile), strong academic records.
- Fee Waiver: Up to 30% tuition; full waivers for top 2 students in a batch of 360.
Need-Based Scholarships / Financial Aid
- Criteria: Family income
- Coverage: Partial tuition support (up to 30%); limited stipends for living expenses.
Special Category Scholarships
- Details: 30% tuition waiver for up to 3 students per program (SC/ST/EWS/Minority).
- Government Tie-Ups: Post-Matric Scholarships for SC/ST/OBC.
Corporate / Alumni Sponsored Scholarships
- Examples: J. Philip Scholarship (INR 2 lakh), Sarosh J. awards for merit-cum-need.
Government & External Scholarships
- Schemes: AICTE PG Scholarships, Odisha Prerana (up to INR 1.5 lakh), Central Minority Scholarships (INR 20,000/year).
- Application: Via National Scholarship Portal (NSP); XIMB verifies post-admission.
Eligibility Criteria
- Entrance Exams: CAT 2024 (80+ percentile), XAT 2025 (88+), GMAT (600+), NMAT (200+), X-GMT.
- Academics: 55%+ in UG; 90%+ in 10th/12th for merit awards.
- Need-Based: Income
- Special Categories: Valid SC/ST/EWS/Minority certificates; diversity factors considered.
Scholarship Application Process
- Apply online via ximb.edu.in by December 10, 2025, with entrance scores.
- Indicate scholarship interest in the admission form; no separate form for most awards.
- Upload mark sheets, ID, income, and category certificates during/post-admission.
- Committee evaluates based on merit/need; shortlisted for WAT-GD-PI (January 2025).
- Timelines: Results with offer letters (February-March 2025).
Benefits & Coverage
- Tuition Waivers: 30% (INR 3.3 lakh first year) or full (rare).
- Stipends: Up to INR 50,000–1 lakh for need-based cases.
- Renewal: Minimum 8.5 CGPA, 80% attendance for second year.
Key Dates & Deadlines
- Admissions: December 10, 2025 (CAT/XAT/GMAT).
- X-GMT Exam: January 25, 2026.
- Shortlist: Mid-January 2026; GD/WAT/PI: February-March 2026.
- Scholarship Results: March-April 2026.
- External Schemes: NSP deadlines (e.g., Post-Matric by October).
Tips for Applicants
- Aim for 90+ percentile in CAT/XAT for merit scholarships.
- Prepare income proofs early for need-based aid.
- Apply for both XIMB and government schemes via NSP.
- Highlight diversity/work experience in your profile.
