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    XIMB XAT Cutoff 2026 (Expected): Category-Wise Percentile for MBA Admission

    XIMB XAT Cutoff 2026 (Expected): Category-Wise Percentile for MBA Admission

    SundararajanUpdated on 29 Dec 2025, 05:42 PM IST

    XIMB XAT Cutoff 2026: Xavier Institute of Management will release the XIMB XAT cut off 2026 after the declaration of the XAT results 2026. As per the previous year's trends, it is expected that the XIMB MBA XAT cut off 2026 will fall between 88 and 91. The XIMB Bhubaneswar admission form last date is December 30, 2025. Candidates who wish to join XIMB can submit valid scorecards of any exams, like XAT/ CAT/ GMAT/ XGMT. Read this article to know further about the category-wise XIMB sectional cut off for XAT.

    This Story also Contains

    1. XIMB XAT Cut off 2026: Overview
    2. XIMB Cutoff for XAT 2026: Category-wise
    3. XIMB Cutoff 2026: Other Accepted MBA Entrance Exams
    4. XIMB MBA Admission Process 2026-28
    5. Factors Influencing XAT 2026 Cutoff
    XIMB XAT Cutoff 2026 (Expected): Category-Wise Percentile for MBA Admission
    XIMB XAT Cut Off

    XIMB XAT Cut off 2026: Overview

    Xavier Institute of Management (XIMB) offers two-year full-time programmes in MBA-BM and EMBA-BM. MBA aspirants who wish to join the XIMB MBA programme must meet the XIMB XAT cut off percentile to be shortlisted for the further rounds of the admission process.

    XIMB Bhubaneswar XAT cut off 2026 is determined based on factors like the difficulty level of the XAT entrance exam, the total number of XAT applicants, availability of seats, previous year trends in XAT cut off marks, and reservation policy. The course-wise expected Goa Institute of Management XAT cut off 2026 is mentioned in the below table.

    Also Read: Top MBA Colleges Accepting XAT Scores and Cutoffs

    XIMB Cutoff for XAT 2026: Category-wise

    As per the previous year, the XIMB MBA BM XAT cut off is similar to the X-GMT and CAT cutoff. Check out below the expected XIMB cut off for XAT 2026.

    Category

    XIMB XAT 2026 Cut off Percentile

    XIMB XAT Cut off for EWS

    91

    XIMB XAT Cut off for OBC

    91

    XIMB XAT Cut off for SC

    91


    How to Check XAT 2026 Category-wise Cutoff?

    To check, you can visit the official cutoff for XAT 2026 on the official website of XAT once XLRI has released the XAT 2026 results. You must follow the steps below to access the XAT cut-off 2026:

    • Visit the official XAT website, xatonline.in.
    • Enter your XAT ID and password to log in to the candidate dashboard.
    • Once you are redirected to the next page, you can access the XAT cutoff list 2026 along with the shortlist status.
    • Next, you must go through the overall cutoffs and sectional cutoffs for Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation and category-wise cutoffs (General, SC/ST, OBC, etc).
    • Finally, you will now be able to download the XAT cutoff 2026, take a printout out and keep it safe for future reference.
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    XIMB Cutoff 2026: Other Accepted MBA Entrance Exams

    Apart from XAT scores, XIMB Bhubaneswar also accepts candidates' scores in MBA entrance exams like CAT, X-GMT, and GMAT. The XIMB cutoff marks required for MBA admission into the Xavier Institute of Management are mentioned in the table below.

    MBA Entrance Exams

    XIMB Cut off 2026

    CAT 2025

    91

    X-GMT

    91

    GMAT

    550

    Also Read: How to Prepare for GD-PI & WAT Rounds of Top B-Schools?

    XIMB MBA Admission Process 2026-28

    The Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar, will decide the category-wise and aggregate cut-off marks, which will be used to shortlist the candidates who will be called for a written ability test, group discussion, and personal interview. The WAT, GD & PI will be held in Bhubaneswar, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai (if held offline).

    The final selection will be based on the candidate's performance in XAT/GMAT/CAT/XGMT and Written Aptitude Test, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview (which factors in past academic record and relevant work experience).

    NOTE: Registration for XAT/CAT/GMAT is a pre-requisite for applying for the MBA-BM program of XIM University, if not opting for XGMT.

    Factors Influencing XAT 2026 Cutoff

    Take a look at the following factors that determine the XAT category-wise cutoff percentile for XIMB:

    • The difficulty level of the exam, a more challenging XAT exam, will result in lower cutoffs as fewer candidates achieve high scores.
    • A higher number of applicants will result in an increase in competition, leading to higher cutoffs, especially for top programs.
    • With fewer seats available in the program, it will also result in increasing the competition and consequently the cutoff score.s
    • The reservation policy will dictate the number of seats allocated to different categories (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PWD, etc.), which will impact the cutoffs for each category.
    • In case the candidates perform well on average, cutoffs will increase. Similarly, lower performance will lead to lower cut-offs.
    • Lastly, one must keep in mind that cutoffs may vary depending on the programme offered by XIMB (Business Management) vs Human Resource Management (HRM).
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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the score of XAT 2026 vs percentile offiicial?
    A:

    The XAT score and percentile are not directly equivalent, as the percentile indicates a candidate's rank relative to other test-takers. 

    Q: How much XAT score is required for XIMB?
    A:

    XIMB accepts the XAT cutoff for admission to the MBA-BM and EMBA-BM programmes. The XIMB cutoff for XAT/CAT/X-GMAT is around 91 percentile, and for GMAT, it is 550. 

    Q: What is the score of XAT 2026 vs percentile offiicial?
    A:

    The XAT score and percentile are not directly equivalent, as the percentile indicates a candidate's rank relative to other test-takers. 

    Q: How much XAT score is required for XIMB?
    A:

    XIMB accepts the XAT cutoff for admission to the MBA-BM and EMBA-BM programmes. The XIMB cutoff for XAT/CAT/X-GMAT is around 91 percentile, and for GMAT, it is 550. 

    Q: Does XIMB have a sectional cutoff?
    A:

    As per the official previous year cutoff data released, the overall XIMB sectional cut off XAT is 91.

    Q: Should I apply separately for XIMB?
    A:

    It is noted that apart from registering for XAT/CAT/GMAT, one has to apply separately (online) to XIM University.

    Q: What is the cutoff for XGMT for XIMB?
    A:

    The XIMB cutoff for XAT/CAT/X-GMT is around 91 percentile, and for GMAT, it is 550. 

    Q: Does XIMB accept the XAT score?
    A:

    Yes. XIMB accepts the XAT cutoff for its MBA-BM and EMBA-BM programmes.

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    The IRMA XAT 2026 cutoff is expected to be in the range of 55 to 60 percentile for ST category candidates. At an XAT score of 47 percentile, it is unlikely to get a PI call for the IRMA MBA admission 2026.

    Assuming the candidate is from the general category with a decent academic profile, sectional scores, and work experience can get PI calls from XLRI, Jamshedpur, XIMB, GIM, Goa, SPJIMR, and more. You can refer to XAT college predictor for more information.

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