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The choice of where to pursue your management education is one of the most important decisions of your life. At XIME, we don’t just prepare you for a career, we prepare you for world-class leadership in a dynamic, global business world.
Admissions open from November every year.
The candidate is called for a round of Group Discussion and Personal Interview in selected cities.
Receive offer for admission, confirm your seat by paying the fee.
Learning journey begins with an Orientation
Students are ushered into the campus
Future leaders start classes at XIME
Awarded to a meritorious student.
Offered at each campus to reward top talent.
In memory of Fr. Dr. Abraham, founder of XIME and longest-serving Director of XLRI.
In memory of Prof. Cherayil, Senior Professor at IISc and co-founder of XIME.
Given for Humanitarian Spirit and Service.
Awarded to a meritorious student
Recognizes students who embody humanitarian spirit and service
Awarded based on academic excellence and financial need.
The Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) is XIME’s flagship two-year, full-time, AICTE-approved residential management programme designed to prepare students for leadership roles in business, industry, and entrepreneurship.
The PGDM programme is offered across three XIME campuses: Bangalore (main campus) Kochi and Chennai. PGDM Entrance
XIME admits around 540 PGDM students across its three campuses: Bangalore with 240, Kochi with 150 and Chennai with 150 seats.
The PGDM programme in all campuses is AICTE-approved and follows a trimester system.
The programme blends academic rigour, experiential learning, and ethical leadership, guided by XIME’s Knowing–Doing–Being philosophy — learning with clarity, acting with confidence, and leading with conscience.
While both PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) and MBA (Master of Business Administration) are postgraduate management programmes, the key difference lies in their governing bodies and curriculum flexibility. PGDM programmes, like those at XIME, are approved by AICTE and delivered by autonomous institutions, allowing regular curriculum updates to match industry trends and emerging technologies. MBA degrees are awarded by universities and often follow a standardised syllabus. In terms of recognition and career value, a PGDM from a reputed, AICTE-approved institution like XIME is equivalent to an MBA for employment, higher studies, and international recognition.
A bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates). Final-year students may also apply, provided they submit proof of passing the degree examination before the stipulated deadline. Click here to read more
XIME accepts scores from CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, GMAT, and for specific campuses: KMAT (Kochi), TANCET (Chennai)
Selection is based on Admission Test scores (CAT/XAT/CMAT/ATMA/MAT/GMAT) – 35%, Group Discussion and Interview – 40%, Academic performance (10th, 12th, UG/PG) – 13%, and Extra-curriculars, diversity, and work experience – 12%.
Applications must be submitted online only at admissions.xime.org. General Informtion
Yes. The PGDM is a fully residential programme, with separate hostels for men and women.
The PGDM programme fee at XIME Bangalore is ₹12,90,000, whereas at the Kochi and Chennai campuses, it is ₹9,90,000. Click here to view details
The fee covers admission, tuition, library, computer centre, textbooks, programme materials, examination, diploma, and co-curricular activities. Campus Programme Fee Payment Schedule Bangalore Rs. 12,90,000 6 Instalments Kochi & Chennai Rs. 9,90,000 6 Instalments
Hostel Caution Deposit: ₹10,000 (Refundable), Hostel fees range from ₹12,000–₹16,000 per month (for 10 months per year). This includes lodging, boarding (mess), and other overhead charges such as electricity, water, housekeeping, and basic maintenance.
General caution deposit: ₹25,000, Hostel deposit: ₹10,000
Yes. XIME offers merit and need-based scholarships, including: Prof. J. Philip Scholarship, President’s Merit & Means Scholarship, Fr. E. Abraham Scholarship, P.C. Cyriac Scholarship (Chennai), Dr. J. Alexander Scholarship (Kochi).
Yes. Students can avail education loans from any nationalized or private bank as XIME’s programmes are AICTE-approved and widely recognized by financial institutions across India.
It is a two-year, six-trimester programme following the trimester system.
The programme carries 110 credits, comprising: Core Courses: 65, Electives: 38, Internships (SIP + SUPA): 7.
Students can specialise in: Marketing Finance Human Resources Operations IT & Analytics
Specialisation begins in Year 2 (Term 4) after completing foundational courses in Year 1.
Electives reflect industry trends and include courses like: Digital Marketing, Investment Analysis, Talent Management, Supply Chain Analytics, Business Forecasting, Artificial Intelligence, Sustainability, and Design Thinking.
Yes.SIP (Summer Internship Programme): 8 weeks – 5 credits, SUPA (Socially Useful and Productive Activity): 3 weeks – 2 credits Pedagogy
Live Projects with corporates Market-based Research Projects Learning Circle (peer-learning initiative) Leadership in Action (capstone leadership course)
Harvard Business Impact cases and simulations Bloomberg Finance Lab Access to Tracxn, Statista, and CMIE databases Smart classrooms and analytics labs
Through continuous assessment — quizzes, mid-terms, assignments, presentations, projects, and end-term exams.
End-term exams carry up to 40% weightage, with the rest based on continuous evaluation.
XIME follows an 8-point grading scale (A+ to F).
A minimum standard in academic performance is required to qualify for the Diploma. A minimum CGPA of 4.5 is required for promotion from the first to the second year. A CGPA of 5 (B average) is required at the end of the second year to be awarded the Post Graduate Diploma in Management
100% attendance in each course is expected of every student. Absence on account of sickness, accidents, bereavement, or officially assigned work is permitted. However, such absence in a course should not exceed 15% of the total number of classes.CGPA ≥ 4.5 for promotion to Year 2 and CGPA ≥ 5.0 for the award of the diploma.
We provide academic advising, technical support, career counseling, and access to an online library to support your learning.
Highest CTC: ₹23.7 LPA, Average CTC: ₹10.8 LPA, Top 10% Average: ₹14.3 LPA Over 100+ recruiters visit annually, including Deloitte, EY, PwC, TCS, HDFC Bank, Accenture, and Infosys.
Career guidance, mock interviews, résumé-building workshops, industry mentoring, and pre-placement training.
Smart classrooms, Wi-Fi, libraries with 70,000+ titles, Bloomberg Terminals, analytics labs, gym, medical room, and sports facilities
Students engage in 15+ clubs and committees, such as HRuday (HR Club), MarkXIME (Marketing Club), Finitiative (Finance Club), XOPS (Operations Club), and Empresario (Entrepreneurship Club).
Yes. XIME offers student exchange programmes with partner universities such as: Audencia Business School (France) University of Adelaide (Australia) RANEPA (Russia) Yonsei University (Korea)
Yes. Each campus offers professional counselling and has medical partnerships with reputed hospitals.
