

Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, widely known as XIME Bangalore, is a notable private institute founded in 1991 in Bangalore. Holding an A++ Grade from NAAC and approval from AICTE, it was ranked 36th by IIRF and 21st by OUTLOOK in the management category as of 2025. The institute offers an array of postgraduate and doctoral courses in management, with its prestigious PGDM program being the standout offering. XIME's PGDM comes with 7 specialization options. Prospective students must hold a Bachelor's degree in any field from a recognized university, securing a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates). Additionally, aspirants need to clear exams like XAT, CAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, or GMAT, followed by a Group Discussion and Personal Interview. For the year 2024, the overall CAT cutoff percentile was 75. The complete fee for the PGDM program is INR 12.9 Lakhs. Regarding placements, the 2025 report remains awaited, but in 2024, the highest package reached INR 22 LPA, and the average stood at INR 11.2 LPA for the Business Analytics PGDM Program. Renowned recruiters such as Deloitte, KPMG, Infosys, Wipro, and Dell were some of the top companies hiring from the institute.