Eligibility, selection weights, important dates and batch profile
XIMB Admission 2026-27 — Eligibility, Cutoffs, Selection Process & Important Dates
CAT cutoffs (official, by category)
Category
VARC
DILR
QA
Total
General
80
80
80
90
EWS
70
70
70
80
NC-OBC
65
65
65
75
SC
55
55
55
65
ST
40
40
40
55
PwD
40
40
40
55
Sectional + total percentile minimums from the official admission policy. Meeting the cutoff is the FIRST gate — final selection depends on the composite score.
Eligibility + Exam details
Who can apply
Bachelor's degree: 55% aggregate in any 3-year UG degree (or equivalent)
CAT year accepted: 2025
Work experience: Not mandatory. Counted in the final composite.
Age limit: No upper age limit
Final-year students: Yes, must complete degree by 15 June 2026
Detailed selection process — what to expect at each stage
01
Stage 1 — Application + test eligibility
Apply by 20 January 2026 with a valid score on XAT, CAT, GMAT or XGMT. Minimum 55% UG aggregate. Final-year UG candidates eligible if they complete by 15 June 2026.
02
Stage 2 — Shortlist for WAT + GD + PI
Composite shortlist using test score, past academics and work experience. Sectional and overall test cutoffs apply.
03
Stage 3 — WAT + Group Discussion + Personal Interview
Held in 7 cities: Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai. Roughly 2 days per centre.
04
Stage 4 — Final offers
Offers communicated April 2026. Program starts the 3rd week of June 2026.
Important dates — 2026-27 admission cycle
xat exam
4 January 2026
cat exam
30 November 2025
xgmt exam
25 January 2026
application deadline
20 January 2026
shortlist release
February-March 2026
wat gd pi
March 2026
final offers
April 2026
session start
3rd week of June 2026
XIMB Financial Aid 2026 — Loans, EMI Options & Scholarships
XIMB scholarships — published categories
Merit-Based Scholarships
Awarded based on XAT / CAT / academic performance at admission. Amount varies by performance tier.
Need-Based Financial Aid
Need-based assistance from the institute fund. Family income thresholds and academic performance combine in the allocation.
Jesuit / Christian community scholarships
Awarded by the founding Jesuit Society to students from the Christian community as per institute policy.