

Located in Mahim, Mumbai, the Xavier Institute of Engineering (XIE) is a well-regarded private engineering college established in 2005. Managed by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), it is affiliated with the University of Mumbai. The institute is known for its academic standards, holding an 'A' Grade from NAAC and NBA accreditation for its core departments. For the year 2025, XIE is positioned within the 251-300 rank band for engineering colleges by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). For students targeting admissions in 2026, XIE offers Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) programs in key specializations such as Computer Engineering, Information Technology, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering. Admission is primarily conducted through the state-level MHT-CET counselling, with a portion of seats also allocated based on JEE Main scores. The academic fee structure is quite standard for private colleges in the city; for the 2025-26 academic year, the B.E. program's first-year fee is approximately INR 1.85 lakhs. The placement scenario at XIE has been consistently strong. Looking at the data for the graduating batch of 2025, the season concluded on a positive note. The highest package offered was a noteworthy INR 42 LPA. For sought-after branches like Computer Engineering and Information Technology, the average package stood at a competitive INR 9.5 LPA and INR 8.8 LPA, respectively. A diverse set of companies participated in the recruitment drive, including major players like Oracle, J.P. Morgan & Co., Capgemini, and LTIMindtree.