XIM University PhD Admissions 2024: XIM University, Bhubaneswar open applications for its various PhD programme and XIM Research Aptitude Test (X-RAT)Exam Schedule.This program has been designed to cater to the scholarly needs of candidates who are in a full-time employment.
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Candidates need to satisfy the following criteria to be considered eligible for doctoral studies in select schools at XIM University, Bhubaneswar as indicated below. For information about schools please visit the XIM University, Bhubaneswar.
PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES HAVING A BACHELOR’S DEGREE AS THE HIGHEST DEGREE:
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Candidates seeking admission to a school under XIM University after a minimum of 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s degree with Research or equivalent (e.g. B.E / B.Tech / B.Sc-Agriculture & Allied Sciences / B.Arch / B.Plan) should have a minimum CGPA of 7.5/10 or equivalent.
PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES HAVING A MASTER’S OR EQUIVALENT DEGREE:
Candidates seeking admission after a Master’s or an equivalent degree need to meet the school-specific requirements as in the table below
| School | Necessary Qualification for Doctoral Studies |
| Xavier Institute of Management | Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with at least 55% of marks in aggregate from a recognized University. |
| School of Human Resource Management | Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with at least 55% of marks in aggregate from a recognized University. |
| School of Rural Management | Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with at least 55% of marks in aggregate from a recognized University. |
| School of Human Settlements | For Ph.D-Urban Management and Governance and Ph.D-Planning:
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with at least 55% of marks in aggregate from a recognized University. |
| School of Sustainability | Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with at least 55% of marks in aggregate from a recognized University. |
| School of Commerce | Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with at least 55% of marks in aggregate from a recognized University. |
| School of Communications | Master’s degree in Communication and Journalism / Visual Communication / Communication / Electronic Media / New media / Fine Arts / Advertising and Public Relations / Broadcast Communication / Film Studies / English language and literature, OR a professional Degree in the stream of communication declared equivalent by the corresponding statuary regulatory body with at least 55% of marks in aggregate from a recognized University. |
| School of Computer Science and engineering | M.Tech / M.E in relevant discipline / MCA / M.Sc / MS in Computer Science or Mathematics or Statistics or equivalent / MBA with B.Tech in the relevant discipline. Minimum requirement is 55% of marks in aggregate in the Master’s level from a recognized University. |
| Xavier Law School | L.L.M. Degree (regular mode) with at least 55% of marks in aggregate from a recognized |
| School of Governance and Public Affairs | Master’s degree in Public Administration / Public Policy and Governance studies / Sociology / Psychology / Political Science / Economics / Management Studies with at least 55% of marks in aggregate from a recognized University. |
| School of Economics | Master’s degree in Economics / Statistics with at least 55% of marks in aggregate from a recognized University. |
For SC / ST categories a relaxation of 5% will be applicable on all schools tabled above. In case the score is available on a letter-grade system or grade-point system, the University expects a minimum equivalent of prescribed percentage of marks in aggregate as per the awarding University’s norms for conversion to a percentage.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants have to fill up the online application form separately for the Doctoral program(s) at www.xim.edu.in. Upon successfully filling out the online application form and paying the application processing fee, the applicant will receive the confirmation by email.
Last Date for Online Application : FEB 29th 2024
SELECTION PROCESS:
Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their academic records and Statement of Purpose (SoP). The shortlisted candidates will be required to appear for XIM Research Aptitude Test (X-RAT), Presentation, and Personal Interview as per the modes decided and communicated.
Candidates who have qualified UGC NET-JRF within three years (calculated from the date of issuance of the respective scores and the last date of application to the program) will be exempted from X-RAT. However, they will take part in the other selection processes as listed above.
The coursework for the selected candidates is expected to commence from June/July 2024.
ABOUT X-RAT
X-RAT is the Research Aptitude Test conducted by XIM University, Bhubaneswar as a part of the Ph.D admission process. The test is used to assess some basic skills considered essential for researchers, namely writing ability, verbal ability and comprehension, reasoning, and quantitative aptitude. The test consists of the four sections as indicated above. The total marks for the test are 100 and the total time allocated is 3 hours. The questions are a mix of subjective and objective types.
Tentative Exam Date: APRIL 2024
The test is conducted by XIM University, Bhubaneswar. There is no need to apply separately for X-RAT.
Areas of Research
Xavier Institute of Management (XIM)
- Accounting and Finance
- Economics
- Strategy and General Management
- Information Systems
- Marketing
- Operations Management and Decision Science
SCHOOL OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- Organizational Behaviour
- Industrial Relations and Labour Laws
- Human Resource Management
- Organizational Structure
SCHOOL OF RURAL MANAGEMENT
- Inclusive Finance
- Corporate Social Responsibility and ESG
- Micro-Finance
- Development Management
- Agribusiness
- HR Issues in Development
- Rural Marketing
SCHOOL OF SUSTAINABILITY
- Human Development
- Policies, Laws, and Governance
- Climate Change and Natural Resources Management
- Sustainability Entrepreneurship and innovation
- Sustainable Energy
SCHOOL OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS
- Infrastructure and Urban Finance
- Urban Systems Management (Mobility, WASH, Housing, others)
- Urban Policy and Governance
- Sustainability Transitions and Disaster Management
- Urban Renewal and Heritage Management
- Digital and Smart Applications
- Urban Resilience and Sustainability
- Transportation and Mobility
- Housing and Real estate
- Infrastructure planning
- Environmental planning
- Equity and Inclusion
SCHOOL OF COMMERCE
- HRM/OB: Sustainable HRM/Green HRM
- HRM/OB: AI and HRM Practices
- Marketing: Marketing Communication in Virtual Platforms
- Marketing: Omni-channel marketing strategy in the digital platform era
- A&F: Sustainable Finance/Green Finance and firm performance
- A&F: Challenges and scope of carbon trading in India
- A&F: Digital Inclusion and Accounting
- A&F: Fintech and Financial Inclusion
SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS
- Journalism and Communication Studies
- Audio-Visual Communication
- Development Communication
- Advertising, Public Relation and Corporate Communication
- Social Media and Mediated Communication
- Information and Communication Technology for Media
SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Applied Mathematics and Computing
- Blockchain and Network Security
- High Performance Computing
- Internet of Things, Wireless Sensor Networks and Embedded system
XAVIER LAW SCHOOL
- Constitution and Administrative Law
- Criminal Law and Criminology
- Intellectual Property Law
- Labour and Employment Laws
- Legal Theory and Jurisprudence
- Trade and Business Laws including competition law and arbitration
SCHOOL OF GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
- Public Policy and Business
- International Institutions and Global Development
- Public Leadership
- Public System Management
SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
- Monetary policy and Banking
- Financial Economics
- International Economics
- Economics of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)
