XIM University, Bhubaneswar

Established in the year 2013

Nijigada, Kurki, Harirajpur, Odisha 752050

Institute Type: Private University

NAAC Accreditation Rating: "A" Grade

Academic Programs: 5 year integrated BA LLB (H) & BBA LLB (H), B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering, Doctoral (Ph.D), Executive MBA-BM (One-Year Full-Time Master’s Program in Business Management for Working Executives), Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Management through Virtual Interactive Learning (EPGDM-VIL), LLM, M.Tech (CSE), Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) Degree, PG Programme, UG Programme

Xavier University renamed as XIM University, located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, is a distinguished Jesuit, Catholic institution established in 2013. It inherits the legacy of the Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB), founded in 1987, which has consistently ranked among the top business schools in India and now functions as an autonomous school within the university. XIMB, a part of XIM University, is well-regarded for its MBA programs and is ranked among the top 30-40 business schools in India. With support from Hewlett Packard and IBM, XIM University sees itself as the first fully digitized university in India. The university is approved by UGC and offers programs accredited by reputed organizations. In Outlook ICARE academic ranking 2020, XIM university has been ranked among top 10 private state universities in India. The Rural Management programme offered by XIM university ranked #2 in India after Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad by Eduniversal best masters ranking 2019 in the Agribusiness/ Food Industry management category. While primarily known for management, it has expanded into law, commerce, engineering, and sustainability studies through it’s affiliated institutes like Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB), School of Rural Management (SRM), School of Human Resource Management (HRM), Xavier Law School (XLS), School of Commerce (XSC) and School of Computer Science & Engineering. There are a number of research centres operational at the university to carry out academic researches in various fields. XIM university engages in student and faculty exchange programmes with renowned universities and institutions in the World. Better than many Tier-2 B-schools: XIMB (XIM University’s flagship school) is considered among the top private business schools in India, competing with institutes like IMT Ghaziabad, TAPMI, and GIM Goa. Considering XIM University for management (MBA, BBA), law, or commerce, is a solid choice, especially for students aiming for a good return on investment (ROI) in terms of placements and industry exposure. Reputed companies like Deloitte, PwC, Infosys, Tata Steel, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank recruit from XIM Univeristy.

Affiliated to: University Grants Commission (UGC)

UG Programme Specializations: B. Com, B. Sc (Economics), B. Sc (Media Studies), B.A. (Hons) in Public Administration and Governance, B.A(English), B.Sc. Sustainable Development, B.Sc.(Hons) – Psychology, B.Tech (CSE), Bachelors of Business Management (BBM)-HR/Marketing

PG Programme Specializations: M.Sc. Economics, M.Tech (CSE), MA (Mass Communication)

The sprawling XIM University campus is situated at Sundarpada Jatani road near Jatani town in the outskirts of Bhubaneswar. The Jesuits have more than 50 colleges and several hundred educational institutes in India but this is the first university they have founded in the country.

The XIM university follows the global model of higher education. Various programmes of the university are delivered from independent schools of the university under the supervision of the respective deans advised by Strategic Academic Advisory Boards (SAAB) consisting of academicians and industry experts. 50% of the seats of the university are reserved for students from Odisha.