XIM PhD in Business Management

To apply for doctoral studies at XIM University, Bhubaneswar, candidates must meet the eligibility rules of the school they are applying to. If you don’t meet the criteria of a school, you should not apply there.

For candidates with only a Bachelor’s degree (highest qualification):

• If you have a 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s degree (like BE, BTech, BSc Agriculture, etc.), you need at least 75% marks in total or an equivalent CGPA on a 10-point scale.

For candidates with a Master’s degree (or equivalent qualification):

• You must meet the specific requirements of the school.
• Example: For Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar, you need a Master’s degree in any subject with at least 55% marks from a recognized university.

Relaxation for SC/ST candidates:

• They get a 5% relaxation in the required marks.
• If your score is given in grades instead of percentages, the university will follow its rules to convert grades into percentages.

Note- If you can not fulfill these requirements, do not worry, you can pursue an Online DBA, as it does not have complicated eligibility requirements; your working experience will be enough. And this program is equivalent to a PhD. 

XIM University does not provide any EMI and Loan option in the payment of course fees. However, students can apply for education loans from financial institutions and banks. With the great reputation of XIM University, education loans are easily processed by financial institutions and banks. Besides this, students can also apply for various scholarships and fellowships offered by the government. Here is the list of some of the top scholarships that students of XIM University can apply- 

• National Means Cum- Merit Scholarship 
• AICTE Pragati Scholarship 
• AICTE Shaksam Scholarship 
• Prime Minister Research Fellowship
• Post Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities
• Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme For RPF/RPSF
• Junior Research Fellowship

The PhD in Business Management at Xavier’s School of Management offers a rigorous and well-structured syllabus designed to build strong research and academic skills. The program begins with foundation courses in research methodology, quantitative and qualitative techniques, and literature review. It also includes advanced courses in management theory, strategic management, organizational behavior, finance, marketing, operations, and human resource management, depending on the scholar’s specialization. Alongside these, students engage in seminars, workshops, and case discussions to sharpen critical thinking and problem-solving skills. A major focus is placed on developing original research ideas, preparing research proposals, and publishing in reputed journals. The syllabus encourages interdisciplinary learning and integrates both theory and practice, ensuring scholars become not only experts in their fields but also contributors to knowledge creation and application in real-world business contexts.

XIM University evaluates students based on their performance in semester examinations and internal assessments. XIM University follows the ‘Letter Grade’ pattern in compliance with the CBCS structure of the UGC. For undergraduate and Postgraduate courses, the university conducts semester exams at regular intervals and students also have to complete internal assignments and projects assigned to them by their respective faculty members. For doctoral courses, students are evaluated on various parameters. Students are evaluated based on their performance during coursework, publishing of research papers, presentation of research papers in seminars and workshops, preparation of dissertation/Thesis with original research work, and grand viva. 

A PhD in Business Management from Xavier School of Management prepares graduates for careers in academics, research, and industry leadership. Scholars can work as professors, researchers, consultants, or senior executives. Many also move into policy-making roles, think tanks, or leadership positions in multinational companies. With expertise in advanced research and management, career opportunities are diverse and rewarding.