School of Liberal Arts

PhD FAQ 2026

The University

Xavier University was established on July 6, 2013 as per the provisions of the Xavier University, Odisha Act, 2013. On 11th May 2021, the Xavier University, Odisha (Amendment) Act 2021 was passed in the Odisha Legislative Assembly, renaming Xavier University as XIM University. XIM University consists of thirteen schools: Xavier Institute of Management, School of Human Resource Management, School of Rural Management, School of Sustainability, School of Human Settlement, School of Commerce, School of Communications, School of Economics, School of Computer Science and Engineering, Xavier Law School, School of Governance and Public Affairs, and School of Liberal Arts

Application

Q. What are the Undergraduate Programs offered, eligibility criteria and selection procedure for admission at XIM University?

Programme Eligibility Criteria Selection Procedure
B. Com [Accounting/Finance (Hons.)] (Offered by School of Commerce) (4 yr. Degree Program)
Class-12 (or equivalent) in any discipline with a minimum of 60% of marks (in aggregate)
Academic performance (Class-10 & Class-12) Personal Interview
B.B.M [HRM/Marketing (Hons.)] (Offered by School of Commerce) (4 yr. Degree Program)
B.Sc. Media Studies (Hons.) (Offered by School of Communications) (4 yr. Degree Program)
Class-12 (or equivalent) in any discipline with a minimum of 60% of marks (in aggregate)
Academic performance (Class-10 & Class-12) Personal Interview
B. Sc. – Economics (Hons.) (Offered by School of Economics) (4 yr. Degree Program)
Class-12 (or equivalent) in any discipline with a minimum of 60% of marks (in aggregate)
Academic performance (Class-10 & Class-12) Personal Interview
B. Tech. – CSE (Hons.) (Offered by School of Computer Science & Engineering) (4 yr. Degree Program)
Class-12 in Science stream (Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics) with a minimum of 60% of marks (in aggregate)
Academic performance (Class-10 & Class-12) Written Test (Xavier Engineering selection Test) Personal Interview
B.A- L.L.B (Hons.) (Offered by Xavier Law School)
Class-12 (or equivalent) in any discipline with a minimum of 60% of marks (in aggregate)
Academic performance (Class-10 & Class-12) Written Test (Xavier Law Entrance Test) Personal Interview
B.B.A-L.L.B (Hons.) (Offered by Xavier Law School)
B.A. – Public Administration and Governance (Hons.) (Offered by School of Governance and Public Affairs) (4 yr. Degree Program)
Class-12 in any discipline with a minimum of 60% of marks in aggregate
Academic performance (Class-10 & Class-12) Personal Interview
BSc. – Sustainable Development (Hons.) (Offered by School of Sustainability) (4 yr. Degree Program)
Class-12 in any discipline with a minimum of 60% of marks in aggregate
Academic performance (Class-10 & Class-12) Personal Interview
B. Sc. – Psychology (Hons.) (Offered by School of Liberal Arts) (4 yr. Degree Program)
Class-12 (or equivalent) in any discipline with a minimum of 60% of marks (in aggregate)
Academic performance (Class-10 & Class-12) Personal Interview
B.A. – English (Hons.) (Offered by School of Liberal Arts) (4 yr. Degree Program)
(Table – 1)

Q. What are the important dates for XIM University online forms for UG programs?

PROGRAM APPLICATION DEADLINE (ONLINE ONLY)
B. Com [Accounting/Finance (Hons.)]

June 30, 2026

B.B.M [HRM/Marketing (Hons.)]
B. Tech. – Computer Science & Engineering (Hons.)
B. Sc. – Media Studies (Hons.)
B. Sc. – Economics (Hons.)
B.A.-L.L.B. (Hons.)
B.B.A.-L.L.B. (Hons.)
B. A. – Public Administration and Governance (Hons.)
B. Sc. – Sustainable Development (Hons.)
B.Sc. – Psychology (Hons.)
B.A. – English (Hons.)

You may refer the UG Admission Bulletin-2026 from our website.

www.xim.edu.in → Admissions → PhD Admission Bulletin 2026

XIM University application form can be filled up through online mode only hosted on our website www.xim.edu.in . You will, therefore, need access to an internet enabled computer to apply to our program(s).

Yes, you may apply to XIM University’s UG program even if you are continuing your Class – 12; subject to completing the final part of the board examinations and expecting your final results during the year 2026 with a minimum percentage of marks (refer Table-1).

No, there is no upper age limit for the prospective applicants.

You can surely apply for more than one program at XIM University, but you will have to choose the individual programs in the online application form. The total application fee will be calculated by the system. You need to use a single form for applying to multiple programs.