Academics & Programs:
MBA:
A two-year flagship program with a strong focus on practical application and real-world case studies. 
Executive MBA:
Designed for working professionals, offering a flexible curriculum with a focus on leadership and management skills. 
PhD:
Offers doctoral programs in various management disciplines. 
Specialized Programs:
Includes MBA in Fintech Management and Executive PhD, catering to specific industry needs. 
Global Partnerships:
Collaborations with international universities for dual degrees and global immersion programs. 
Innovative Pedagogy:
Employs a flipped classroom methodology to enhance learning and engagement. 
Placements:
100% Placement Record:
IIM Sambalpur has consistently achieved 100% placement for its MBA graduates. 
Diverse Recruiters:
Attracts a wide range of recruiters from various sectors, including IT, finance, consulting, and general management. 
Strong Average & Highest Salaries:
Offers competitive average and highest salary packages, with a 2024 average of INR 14.21 LPA and a highest package of INR 23.5 LPA. 
International Placements:
Increasing number of students being placed in international companies. 
Campus & Infrastructure:
State-of-the-Art Campus: Boasts a modern campus with well-equipped academic blocks, a library, hostels, and sports facilities. 
Innovation and Incubation Center: Encourages entrepreneurship and research initiatives. 
Focus on Sustainability: Implementing sustainable practices on campus. 
Rankings & Recognition:
NIRF Rankings: Ranked 58th among top management institutes in India by NIRF 2023. 
Business Today Rankings: Ranked 43rd in the MBA category by Business Today in 2023. 
Member of Prestigious Organizations: Associated with organizations like the Business Education Alliance, AACSB, and Business Graduates Association. 
Other Highlights:
Strong Faculty:
Composed of experienced faculty members with expertise in various management areas. 
Focus on Diversity and Inclusion:
Values diversity and inclusion in its academic and extracurricular activities. 
Location:
Situated in the vibrant city of Sambalpur, Odisha, offering a unique cultural experience. 

IIM Sambalpur currently offers a range of management programs, including a 2-year full-time MBA, a 2-year Executive MBA in blended mode, a 4-year full-time Doctoral PhD in Management, and a 4-year Executive PhD in Management. The MBA program at IIM Sambalpur is designed to foster excellence while upholding high ethical standards, equipping students to work effectively both as individuals and as part of teams.

IIM Sambalpur offers a diverse range of management programs, including a 2-year full-time MBA, a 2-year Executive MBA in blended mode, a 4-year full-time Doctoral PhD in Management, and a 4-year Executive PhD in Management. The MBA program is designed to foster excellence while maintaining high ethical standards, preparing students to work effectively both individually and as part of teams. The MBA and Executive MBA programs each have a tuition fee of ₹21,01,000. For eligibility, candidates must have appeared for exams like CAT, GMAT, or GRE. These programs are crafted to develop well-rounded professionals equipped with the skills to succeed in today’s dynamic business environment.

Stage – 1 (CAT 2024-based Shortlisting)
a) In Stage 1, all the eligible candidates who have appeared for CAT 2024 and have selected
IIM Sambalpur as one of their preferences in the CAT 2024 registration form will be considered.
b) IIM Sambalpur will first shortlist candidates who have secured a pre-determined minimum
percentile both in each section as well as overall, in CAT 2024. Only candidates obtaining a
positive (greater than zero) raw score in all the sections of CAT 2024 will be considered.

Stage 2 (Pre-Personal Interview Shortlisting)
a) For all the candidates shortlisted in Stage 1 and who later successfully completed and
submitted the online application form, a Pre-PI Score will be calculated out of 80 as follows:
• CAT score = 40
• Class X = 3
• Class XII = 3
• Graduation = 4
• Work Experience = 20
• Gender Diversity = 10

Stage-3 (Personal Interview and Final Merit List)
a) Based on the Stage-2 shortlist, all the eligible candidates will be required to attend the
Personal Interview (PI) process conducted by IIM Sambalpur. Failure to attend the PI will lead
to the candidate being disqualified from the admission process at IIM Sambalpur for the MBA
2025-27 batch.
b) The PI score obtained by the candidate, after being appropriately normalized, will account
for 25 % of the final merit score. The PI score (out of a maximum of 25 marks) will be added
to the adjusted Pre-PI score (adjusted to 75 marks instead of the earlier 80 marks) (as
discussed in points 10 to 18 above) to obtain the final merit score. Candidates who do not
obtain a certain minimum score in the PI process would not be considered for the merit list.
The minimum score would be decided by IIM Sambalpur at its discretion.

The placement highlights for IIM Sambalpur reveal impressive outcomes for the batch. The highest CTC stood at ₹23,50,000, while the average CTC was ₹14,21,442, and the median CTC was ₹13,15,000. Notably, the top 10% of students earned an average package of ₹20,76,220, while those in the top 25% earned ₹18,71,989, and the top 50% saw a median package of ₹16,61,776. Regarding gender-wise average placement, the average for female freshers was ₹14,07,700, while the average for male freshers was ₹14,09,385. For work-experienced candidates, females earned an average of ₹15,14,580, and males earned ₹14,12,958. The domain-wise distribution of placements showed that 31% of students were placed in Marketing, 26% in General Management, 17% in IT Analytics, 12% in Operations, 9% in Consulting, and 5% in Finance. Additionally, a total of 163 companies visited the campus, showing a 23.48% increase from the previous year, with 112 new recruiters contributing to a 49.33% increase in fresh recruitment.

Prominent recruiters in placement 2024 were Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company, Adani Group, Vedanta Limited, Micron Technology, Cognizant Technology Solutions, ICICI Bank, Ernst & Young, Gartner India, HDFC Bank, Aditya Birla Capital Ltd, Akzo Nobel, Accenture among others. 

The CAT cutoff for the General Category at ISME is set at an overall percentile of 94%ile

IIM Sambalpur offers Need-Based Financial Assistance (NBFA) for its MBA program, providing financial aid based on family income. The amount of tuition fee waiver varies depending on the family income range, with the highest waiver offered to those with the lowest incomes. 
Need-Based Financial Assistance (NBFA) Details:
Family Income up to INR 1.50 Lakh: 100% of tuition fee waived.
Family Income between INR 1.50 Lakh - 3 Lakh: 75% of tuition fee waived.
Family Income between INR 3 Lakh - 4.5 Lakh: 50% of tuition fee waived. 

IIM Sambalpur, which had been operating from a temporary campus, has successfully transitioned to its permanent campus in just three years. The new state-of-the-art 200-acre campus was inaugurated by the Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, on February 3, 2024, at Basantapur village in Sambalpur. The campus boasts modern infrastructure with several well-designed buildings, including the Administration Building, Faculty Block, Academic Block, Auditorium Block, MDP Block, Guest House, Library, Incubation Block, Hostel Buildings, Mess & Dining Block, Shopping & Activity Block, Sports & Recreation areas with an Open Air Theatre (OAT), Faculty and Staff Residences, the Director's Bungalow, and a Community Centre. All these facilities are equipped with world-class amenities, ensuring a conducive environment for academic excellence. The campus is also well-connected by air, rail, and road, providing easy accessibility for students and faculty alike.