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XIME MAT cutoff for its various PGDM programs is expected to be between 65 and 70 percentile. The XIME MAT cutoff will determine whether a candidate gets shortlisted or not for the selection process. The candidates are mandatorily required to clear the specified XIME MAT cutoff for admission to the PGDM course. The XIME Bangalore offers PGDM and PGDM Business Analytics programs. The applications shall be submitted only through online mode. The PGDM program has different electives like finance, marketing, IT and analytics, operations, OB and HR, and general. The XIME MAT cutoff is the minimum MAT percentile at which a candidate will be considered for the admission process.
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Candidates clearing the XIME MAT cutoff will be subject to the eligibility criteria for the PGDM program. As per the eligibility criteria, a candidate needs to have a bachelor’s degree in any of the disciplines with at least 50% (45% for candidates from reserved categories) aggregate marks or an equivalent CGPA from a UGC-recognized university. Any student with a credible score and a valid scorecard at the time of application in any of the below-mentioned entrance tests can apply.
Applicants who have unclear backlog papers for graduation are not eligible to apply for XIME PGDM Admission 2025-27.
The XIME MAT cutoff depends on a few key factors like the difficulty level of the MAT exam, total qualifying candidates, Normalisation of scores, total seats available, and the reservation criteria. The expected XIME MAT cutoff 2025 based on the factors mentioned is listed in the table below.
Program | XIME MAT cutoff percentile 2025 (Expected) |
PGDM | 65-70 |
PGDM Business Analytics | 65-70 |
PGDM Finance | 65-70 |
PGDM Marketing | 65-70 |
PGDM Operations | 65-70 |
PGDM OB and HR | 65-70 |
PGDM IT and Analytics | 65-70 |
The XIME MAT cutoff trends are listed in the table below.
Program | XIME MAT cutoff percentile 2024 | XIME MAT cutoff percentile 2023 | XIME MAT cutoff percentile 2022 |
PGDM | 70 | 65 | 65 |
PGDM Business Analytics | 70 | 65 | 65 |
PGDM Finance | 70 | 65 | 65 |
PGDM Marketing | 70 | 65 | 65 |
PGDM Operations | 70 | 65 | 65 |
PGDM OB and HR | 70 | 65 | 65 |
PGDM IT and Analytics | 70 | 65 | 65 |
The selection criteria for PGDM programs at XIME comprises MAT scores and GD/PI rounds. The candidates having a MAT score at par with the XIME MAT cutoff will be shortlisted for the GD/PI rounds. The group discussion round will be followed by a personal interview round. The performance of candidates in both rounds will be considered for the final selection. The final result will be announced within one week of conducting the GD/PI rounds.
XIME will release a final merit list of the selected candidates. If shortlisted, candidates will have to pay the seat confirmation fee of Rs. 25,000 within the stipulated payment date. Upon receiving the provisional offer letter, candidates will have to pay the first installment of the program fee within the given date. Candidates will be required to be physically present on the designated program inauguration day at the campus.
| Component | Weightage (%) |
| Academic performance in class 10th, 12th, UG/ PG degree | 20 |
| MAT | 35 |
| Group Discussion/ Interview | 35 |
| Sports, Academic Diversity, Extra-Curricular Activities, and Gender Diversity | 10 |
The placement rate for PGDM and PGDM BA was 98.2% and 88.5%. The XIME average package and highest package for the latest placement drive are given in the table below.
Program | XIME Average Package | XIME Highest Package |
PGDM | Rs. 10.75 Lakhs per annum | Rs. 16 Lakhs per annum |
PGDM BA | Rs. 10.3 Lakhs per annum | Rs. 14.3 Lakhs per annum |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The XIME MAT cutoff is expected to be between the 65 and 70 percentile mark. The XIME MAT cutoff depends on a few key factors like the difficulty level of the MAT exam, total qualifying candidates, Normalisation of scores, total seats available, and the reservation criteria.
XIME Bangalore accepts MAT scores for admission to its different PGDM programs. XIME also accepts scores of other MBA entrance exams like XAT, CAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, and GMAT.
The XIME average package for PGDM is Rs. 10.75 lakhs per annum. The average package for PGDM Business Analytics is Rs. 10.3 lakhs per annum.
The program fee for PGDM from XIME is Rs. 11,50,000 for two years. The candidates can avail the facility of educational loans from different tied-up financial institutions at a reasonable interest rate.
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