XIM UNIVERSITY
XIM UNIVERSITY In October 1987 Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar (XIMB) was established. It grew into an university and Xavier University was established on July 6, 2013 as per the provisions of the Xavier University, Odisha Act, 2013. On May 11, 2021, the Xavier University, Odisha (Amendment) Act 2021 was passed in the Odisha Legislative Assembly, renaming Xavier University as XIM University. Its emblem is a four pointed white cross (adopted from San Damiano Cross) in light blue background with its four counters hosting an open book, globe held by a hand, burning lamp and group of students linked by a circle. In the centre of this assemblage is another cross. This is ensconced by a circle with pointers on eight sides. A white border with black outline has ‘XIM UNIVERSITY’ and ‘Semper Excelsius’ written on top and bottom and supported on either side by a light blue coloured laurel.