School of Rural Management, XIM University, Bhubaneswar Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Cutoff & Application Form

School of Rural Management (SRM) at XIM University, Bhubaneswar offers admission to MBA-Rural Management and PhD courses. To get admission at SRM XIM University candidates’ are required to fulfill the required eligibility criteria. For the SRM XIM University MBA-RM admission, scores of entrance tests such as XAT/ CAT/ GMAT/ X-GMT/ NMAT are considered.

• School of Rural Management admissions are offered for MBA-RM and PhD programmes.

• SRM XIM MBA admissions are provided based on the scores obtained in entrance exams such as XAT/ CAT/ GMAT/ X-GMT/ NMAT.

• Entrance Exams Accepted: UGC NET/ XRAT exams are considered for PhD admissions.

• UGC NET exam results for admission to the PhD courses at the SRM XIM University Bhubaneswar, were released on February 4, 2026. 

Apart from the entrance examination, performance of the candidates in group discussion rounds, personal interviews, past academic records and many other factors are taken into consideration for MBA admission. For SRM XIM University PhD admission, scores of written tests, followed by an interview performance, are taken into consideration. 

The final confirmation of candidates' admission to the selected programmes will be done only after document verification and SRM XIM University, Bhubaneswar fee payment. For detailed information about the admission process of the SRM XIM University Rural Management, candidates can refer to the information provided below.

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Given in the table below are the entrance exams accepted for School of Rural Management, XIM University, Bhubaneswar admissions.

Entrance Exams Accepted for SRM XIM University Admissions

Mentioned below are the detailed registration process for admission to the School of Rural Management XIM University Bhubaneswar. 

SRM XIM University Registration Process

• Visit the official website apply.xim.edu.in/ and click on ‘apply now’ for the given course. 
• Provide a valid email address and a mobile phone number, submit academic details, upload documents as per the specified format and pay the application fee (Rs 1,700).
• Take a preview of the form and then submit it.
• Keep a physical copy of the application form for future reference.

Candidates who have achieved the top three positions in their bachelor's degree program at their College/ Institute/ University are eligible to apply without needing a CAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ X-GMT/ NMAT score. However, they must bring a certificate from the head of the institution.

SRM XIM University Admission Eligibility Criteria

Xavier School of Rural Management MBA RM Admission Process 

• Candidates are required to meet the School of Rural Management, XIM University MBA eligibility criteria.
• Eligible candidates need to appear and secure a valid score in the entrance exam- XAT/ CAT/ GMAT/ X-GMT/ NMAT. Following that, the institute will decide the section-wise as well as total cutoff marks that will be used for shortlisting the candidates.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called and will be evaluated based on the writing ability test, group discussion, and personal interview.
• The final selection of candidates for SRM XIM University Bhubaneswar MBA admission will be based on the candidate’s performance in these rounds.
• Selected candidates need to get their documents verified and pay the SRM XIM University MBA fee to confirm admission.

SC/ST candidates at the School of Management SRM XIM University are given a 5% relaxation in the eligibility criteria.

SRM XIM University Admission Eligibility Criteria

Xavier School of Rural Management PhD Admission Process

• Before applying for the PhD programme, candidates must ensure that they meet the PhD eligibility criteria. Complete the application form by paying the SRM XIM University Bhubaneswar application fee.
• After ensuring this, candidates need to complete the application process by submitting the required form and paying the application fees. Shortlisted candidates are required to appear for the XIM Research Aptitude Test (X-RAT), subject test (if applicable), presentation, and personal interview as per the modes decided and communicated.
• Shortlisting of candidates will be based on their academic records and Statements of Purpose
• Shortlisted candidates must participate in the selection process, which includes the XIM Research Aptitude Test (X-RAT), presentation, and personal interview.
• Candidates who have qualified for UGC NET JRF within the last three years (calculated from the date of issuance of the respective scores and the last date of application to the programme) are exempted from the X-RAT. However, they are still required to participate in the other selection processes listed above.
• To secure SRM XIM University admission, candidates must submit the required documents and pay the course fee.

• Mark sheet of Class X/XII.
• Pass Certificate of Class X/XII.
• Proof of age/date of birth (10th standard certificate/birth certificate).
• Migration certificate.
• Character certificate from HOI.
• Caste certificate.
• PwD certificate.
• Passport-size photograph.
• Graduation certificate.
• Post Graduation certificate.
• Entrance Test scorecard and admit card.

Note: During the application process, each candidate is allowed to apply to just 1 programme and 1 school (Rural Management) among the different schools of XIM University.