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The XIMB CAT 2025 Cutoff would be around 89-92 for MBA Admission 2026-2028. The XIMB CAT 2025 cutoff varies as per the gender of the candiates and the place of their living. The XIMB CAT Cutoff is one of the management exams apart from XAT and GMAT for shortlisting candidates for the Personal Interview round and the written ability test. Candiates will be selected for XIMB 2026 admission based on both the XIMB CAT 2025 Cutoff as well as the XIMB CAT sectional cutoff 2025. XIMB offers two specialisations for its MBA program namely, Business Management and Human Resource Management. XIMB also has sectional cutoff criteria used in the shortlisting of the candidates. Explore the article to learn more about the XIMB CAT 2025 Cutoff.
The CAT 2025 results are scheduled to be released in the first week of January 2025. Based on trends from the previous year, the results could potentially be announced in the last week of December.
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The XIMB CAT 2025 cutoff will depend on some key factors like the difficulty level of the CAT 2025 exam, the total number of qualifying candidates, available seats, and reservation criteria. The expected XIMB CAT Cutoff 2025 based on the factors stated above is provided in the table below. It would be important to know that this XIMB CAT 2025 Cutoff is based on the trends of the past years.
Course | XIMB CAT 2025 Cutoff (Expected) |
MBA BM | 89-92 |
MBA HRM | 89- 92 |
| VARC | DILR | QA | Total | |
| XIMB CAT 2025 for Male - Engineer | 75 | 55 | 60 | 91 |
| XIMB CAT 2025 for Female - Engineer | 70 | 50 | 60 | 90 |
| XIMB CAT 2025 for Male Non-Engineer | 75 | 55 | 55 | 90 |
| XIMB CAT 2025 for Female Non-Engineers | 70 | 50 | 55 | 89 |
| VARC | DILR | QA | Total | |
| XIMB CAT 2025 for Male - Engineer | 88 | 81 | 81 | 92 |
| XIMB CAT 2025 for Female - Engineer | 80 | 75 | 75 | 91 |
| XIMB CAT 2025 for Male Non-Engineer | 87 | 80 | 80 | 91 |
| XIMB CAT 2025 for Female Non-Engineers | 80 | 75 | 75 | 90 |
XIMB also considers the sectional CAT cut-off scores for the shortlisting of candidates. The expected XIMB sectional cutoff for each CAT 2025 section is mentioned in the table below.
CAT Section | XIMB Cutoff for Male Candidates | XIMB Cutoff for Female Candidates |
VARC | 75-88 | 70-80 |
DILR | 55-81 | 50-75 |
QA | 55-81 | 55-75 |
The XIMB CAT cutoff trends indicate the CAT cutoff for XIMB to stay within the specified range. The candidates can check out the XIMB CAT Cutoff for the previous years listed in the table given below.
Course | XIMB CAT Cutoff 2024 | XIMB CAT Cutoff 2023 | XIMB CAT Cutoff 2022 |
MBA BM | 91 | 91 | 91 |
MBA HRM | 88 | 88 | 88 |
The selection criteria for the MBA program at XIMB start with shortlisting candidates based on the prescribed XIMB 2025 CAT Cutoff for the program preferred by the candidate. The shortlisted candidates are invited for further WAT and PI rounds in the XIMB Admission 2026. The performance of applicants in these rounds, along with other considered parameters like past academic performance, work experience (if any), educational background, gender, and diversity are together important for determining the final selection.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The CAT percentile required for XIMB is around 88-92 based on the previous year's XIMB CAT cutoff data. Candidates with a CAT percentile within this range applying to XIMB have a higher chance of getting shortlisted for the PI round.
The total number of seats at XIMB for MBA Business Management is close to 360. The number of seats may increase or decrease depending on the decision of the admissions committee officials.
The highest package offered at XIMB was around Rs. 30 lakhs per annum. The media package for the XIMB MBA is around Rs. 16.5 lakhs per annum. The average package is around Rs. 17 lakhs per annum.
As per the latest fee update, the total fee for an MBA at XIMB is close to Rs. 22.1 lakhs. The fee will have to be paid over the course of two years. The security deposit will be refundable.
XIMB requires at least 91 percentile in the Common Admission Test (CAT)/ Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT)/ Xavier General Management Aptitude Test (X-GMT) or a score of 550 in the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).
Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB) MBA BM seat intake is 360.
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For a raw score of 56 in CAT 2025 Slot 3, your expected overall percentile is likely to be in the range of the 90th-95th percentile. The exact percentile can vary slightly on the final normalization process and the process and performance of all test-takers. In this article you'll find more about the CAT result.
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With a projected CAT percentile of 87% but not clearing sectional cutoffs, your chances at top IIMs are limited because they require both overall percentile and sectional minimums. However, you still have a good shot at other reputed management institutes and non-IIM B-schools. Consider colleges like NMIMS, SPJIMR, IMT, TAPMI, Great Lakes, and other well-ranked private or state-level B-schools that accept CAT scores and weigh your profile holistically. Your academic record, BSc in Animation with 80%, and 5 years of work experience at Ubisoft India are strong points and may help in institutes that value work experience in their selection process. Also, explore institutes that accept XAT, MAT, or CMAT, where your profile can be competitive.
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NIT Rourkela CAT cutoff range is between 70-85 percentiles for the general category. 70 is the minimum percentile needed to apply, and 85 is the highest percentile. However, the maximum percentile depends on the particular year competition. It can be changed.
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If your CAT admit card shows your surname first followed by your first name as entered in the form, it is correct. You do not need to worry about this format as long as it matches the details you provided. Ensure all other information on the admit card is accurate and carry it to the exam along with the required identification documents.
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