Global MBA Programme @ Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar

Programme Design: The MBA (Global) Programme comprises of two years study duration. The first year consists of 3 terms of 4 months each, and the second year consists of 3 terms of 3 months each. In the first year, the students would study: 1st term – At Antwerp Management School, Belgium 2nd term – At Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar 3rd term – At Fordham University, New York The Second year would have the students studying their 4th, 5th and 6th terms at XIMB, Xavier University, Bhubaneswar Apart from this, there would be a three day orientation session at Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar prior to the students leaving for their first term to Belgium, Europe. Eligibility: The minimum requirement for admission to the Programme is a three-year Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with at least 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized university. Candidates who expect to complete the final part of their degree examinations by June 15, 2016, can also apply. Offers of admission to such candidates, if made, will be provisional and will be automatically cancelled in the event of their failing to complete all the requirements for obtaining the degree before June 15. Applicants are required to take any one of the following Admission Tests: a) XAT to be conducted by XLRI, Jamshedpur, on 3 January, 2016, or b) CAT to be conducted by IIMs on 29 November 2015, or c) GMAT taken in 2014 or 2015 (minimum score for applying 550), or d) X-GMAT to be conducted Xavier University Bhubaneswar on 10 January 2016. Applicants opting for XAT/ CAT have to follow XAT/ CAT advertisements respectively and apply in time. Registering for XAT/ CAT/ GMAT is a prerequisite for applying to XIMB, if not opting for X-GMAT. How to Apply: Applicants also have to fill up the online application form separately for XIMB programme at: www.ximb.ac.in.   Upon successfully filling the online application form and paying the application fee, the applicant will be intimated by email about the acceptance of the form, followed by the admission bulletin 2016 by post/ courier. It may be noted that besides registering for XAT/ CAT/ GMAT, one has to apply (online) separately to XIM, Bhubaneswar. Selection Process: The admissions committee will evaluate the candidates based on their academic history, recommendations, XAT/ CAT/ GMAT/ X-GMAT scores, Statement of Purpose (SoP), and personal interview. The selected candidates must be ready with their Belgium visas for commencing the programme by the 3rd week of August 2016. X-GMAT Exam Pattern: The on-line X-GMAT test will be of 120 minutes duration. The multiple choice question (MCQ) type test will have five sections namely Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability, Emotional Quotient and General Awareness. There will be sectional time limits, with negative markings for wrong answers. The pattern and syllabus will be similar to the other tests like CAT and XAT. The time schedule and venue details will be intimated by email, by the last week of December. Important Dates: Last date for applying online: 7th December, 2015 X-GMAT Exam Date: 10th January, 2016 For more details, please visit: http://www.ximb.ac.in/global-mba