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NIRF 2024 Rankings are out. As per the latest NIRF 2024 rankings, IIM Sambalpur ranks #50 under the category 'Management'.

IIM Sambalpur admission 2025 is ongoing. Candidates can apply online for their desired courses. A few more updates are given below:

The CAT 2025 application process for IIM Sambalpur admission to the MBA/PGDM courses is expected to begin in Aug 2025. Furthermore, the CAT 2025 exam will be held tentatively on Nov 30, 2025.
MBA (Executive) 2025 applications are open, and the last date has been extended till Apr 30, 2025, and the personal interviews will be held tentatively in May 2025.
MBA/ MBA-BA 2025-27 first merit list will be out on May 10, 2025, tentatively.
MBA (Working Professionals - Delhi campus) 2025 applications are open till Apr 30, 2025, and the personal interviews will be held on May 3 & May 4, 2025.

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IIM Sambalpur Highlights 2025
IIM Sambalpur Popular Programmes 2025
IIM Sambalpur Placements 2025
IIM Sambalpur Popular Courses
IIM Sambalpur Admission Process and Important Dates 2025
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IIM Sambalpur Highlights 2025

IIM Sambalpur is one of the newest IIMs, established in 2015. The institute is located in Sambalpur, Odisha. According to NIRF 2024, IIM Sambalpur is ranked 50 among the best Management institutes in India. IIM Sambalpur has also been ranked 38 under the 'MBA' category by Business Today in 2024.

IIM Sambalpur is a member of many prestigious organisations such as the Business Education Alliance and the Business Graduates Association. Furthermore, the institute is also a member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). IIM Sambalpur offers MBA, Executive MBA, PhD, and Executive PhD programmes. Other IIM Sambalpur courses include MBA in Fintech Management and MDP courses for working professionals. IIM Sambalpur fees ranges from INR 10.50 lakh to INR 23 lakh for various courses offered at the institute. IIM Sambalpur admissions to the MBA programme are based on the CAT scores.

During IIM Sambalpur placements 2024, the highest and average packages offered to MBA students stood at INR 23.5 LPA and INR 14.21 LPA, respectively. The overall IIM Sambalpur CAT cutoff 2024 to qualify for the admissions stood at 92 for general category students. The institute has also established MoUs with several national and international institutes such as Rennes School of Business, IDRAC Business School, France, American Business School, and HEM Business School, North Africa, among others. The key highlights of IIM Sambalpur are tabulated below:

Particulars	IIM Sambhalpur Highlights 2025
Establishment Year	2015
Location	Sambalpur, Odisha
Type of institute	Public Institute
Mentored by	IIM Indore
Ranking 2024	- 50 for Management by NIRF - 38 by Business India for Top B Schools Rankings
Courses offered	MBA, PhD, E-PhD, MDP, etc.
Gender intake	Co-ed
Application mode	Online
Exams accepted	MBA: CAT PhD: CAT/ GRE/ GATE/ GMAT/ JRF-UGC/ CSIR NET
Official website	iimsambalpur.ac.in

Find out more about IIM Sambalpur's infrastructure, faculty, and placements in the following video:

Commonly asked questions
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Q: What is the CAT cut off for IIM Sambalpur MBA?

For IIM Sambalpur PGP admission 2024, the overall qualifying cutoff for General category students is 92 percentile. IIM Sambalpur Final CAT cutoff 2023 is yet to be out. Candidates must note that IIM Sambalpur final CAT cutoff 2023 will be always higher than the qualifying cutoff.

The final merit list is prepared considering various components. The weightage given to different components during the preparation of the merit list for IIM Sambalpur final admission offers is given below:

Component	Weightage
CAT Score	30%
PA	25%
Academic Profile	15%
Work Experience	15%
Diversity	15%

For Academic Profile, the following weightage will be allotted:

Class 10 marks- 2%

Class 12 marks- 5%

UG aggregate- 8%

Q: How can I go to IIM Sambalpur without CAT?

Yes, candidates can get admission to the IIM Sambalpur MBA for working professionals and executive MBA courses without appearing for CAT. The candidates are required to meet the minimum eligibility criteria as stated below along with the selection criteria:

Course	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
E-MBA	Graduation in any stream with a minimum 50% aggregate from a recognised University and a minimum of 3 years of managerial or entrepreneurial or professional work experience after graduation	profile, SOP and interview
MBA- WP	Graduation in any stream with a minimum 50% aggregate from a recognised University and a minimum of 3 years of managerial or entrepreneurial or professional work experience after graduation	profile, SOP and interview

Q: How are placements at IIM Sambalpur?

The key highlights of IIM Sambalpur MBA placements over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars	MBA Placement Statistics (2022)	MBA Placement Statistics (2023)	MBA Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package	INR 26.19 LPA	INR 64.61 LPA (Domestic) INR 64.15 LPA (International)	INR 23.5 LPA
Average package	INR 13.2 LPA	INR 16.63 LPA	INR 14.21 LPA
Median package	INR 12.42 LPA	INR 16 LPA	INR 13.15 LPA
Companies visited	130	130	163 (112 new recruiters)

Note: The highest domestic and international package offered during IIM Sambalpur MBA placements 2022 was INR 30 LPA and INR 41 LPA, respectively whereas the highest package secured in 2022 was INR 26.19 LPA.

Q: How can I get admission in IIM Sambalpur for MBA?

Candidate seeking admission to IIM Sambalpur MBA need to appear for CAT and meet the final cut of IIM Sambalpur to get shortlisted for the personal interview round. The final admission offers are made by considering the following components:

Component	Weightage
CAT Score	30%
PA	25%
Academic Profile	15%
Work Experience	15%
Diversity	15%

For Academic Profile, the following weightage will be allotted:

Class 10 marks- 2%

Class 12 marks- 5%

UG aggregate- 8%

Q: Can an average student get into an IIM?

The answer to this question of whether an average student can get into IIM can be both yes and no depending on the definition of an average student.

Based on Academics (Class 10/ Class 12/ Graduation): While a student with average scores in Class 10, Class 12 and graduation with a good CAT score certainly has good chances of getting a call from IIM-A, chances are less for someone with an average CAT score.
Based on student category (General or Reserved): While it is tough for a General category average student to grab a seat at IIM due to high score requirements, a reserved category student can get admission being at average scores as well.
Based on past work experience, diversity and other factors: Gender and academic diversity is also a factor on which students are shortlisted at IIM. IIMs judge the past academic category based on the degree obtained by the students before MBA and then a weightage is allotted based on that. For Engineers, the percentage for scoring the highest marks is higher as compared with other streams
Performance in selection rounds: Once you make it to the final selection rounds, i.e., AWT/PI process, it can be considered a fresh start. At this stage, students can forget their past average-ness but definitely require good grasp over the past subjects as academics-related questions are asked in the interview.

Based on the above factors, it can be considered that while getting into top Management institutes, such as IIM is extremely tough, the past performance, CAT performance, student category and a lot of factors can be the reasons for a student to receive that final call.

IIM Sambalpur Popular Programmes 2025

IIM Sambalpur offers PG, doctoral, and MDP programmes to students in the field of Management. The programmes offered at IIM Sambalpur are MBA, PhD, E-PhD, E-MBA, and MDP, among others. The duration of the course ranges from 2 years to 5 years. Out of all these, the MBA programme is the flagship programme of IIM Sambalpur.

The MBA programme offered at the institute is a full-time, residential programme offered for a duration of two years. The IIM Sambalpur MBA curriculum incorporates a blended learning method which comprises a combination of online and traditional teaching methods. The institute also organises live projects, internships, and various other activities to expose students to the professional world. The MBA programme is also popular among students for its good placement numbers. In 2024, the highest package offered to the MBA students stood at INR 23.5 LPA. Below mentioned are some of the courses offered by IIM Sambalpur and their respective eligibility criteria and IIM Sambalpur fees:

MBA/PGDM

1 Course

4.22 years#50 NIRF

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹18.5 L

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Median Salary

₹13.15 LPA

Executive MBA/PGDM

1 Course

5.02 years

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹12 L

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Placement Rating

5.0

Ph.D.

2 Courses4 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹2.04 L

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Median Salary

– / –

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Commonly asked questions
On Popular Programs

Q: Which is the most popular course of IIM Sambalpur?

IIM Sambalpur is known for its 2-year flagship MBA programme. The programme's goal is to develop participants into globally responsible leaders with a deep capacity to learn and adapt in national and international business contexts, an orientation towards excellence while maintaining high ethical standards, and the ability to work efficiently and effectively both individually and in groups. The total tuition fee for the MBA programme is INR 10.50 lakh. Interested candidates can apply for this programme by taking the CAT or OJEE exam.

Q: What all programmes are offered by IIM Sambalpur?

IIM Sambalpur offers PG, doctoral and MDP programmes to students in the field of Management such as MBA, E-MBA PhD, E-PhD and MDP. Tabulated below is the list of courses along with the names of entrance exams accepted by them:

Course	Accepted Entrance Exam
MBA	CAT Test paper: FREE CAT Mock Test
Executive MBA	CAT/ GMAT/ GATE/ GRE/ IIMSAT
PhD	CAT/ GRE/ GATE/ GMAT/ JRF-UGC/ CSIR NET
Executive PhD	IIMSRAT/ CAT/ GRE/ GATE/ GMAT/ JRF-UGC/ CSIR

Q: Is the CAT syllabus difficult?

Yes, the difficulty level of CAT syllabus is very high as compared to other MBA entrance exams. However, if you prepare well and follow the CAT exam pattern well, you will be able to score well. Besides having an understanding of the CAT syllabus 2025, candidates also need to be well aware of the CAT exam pattern before they start preparing for the exam. The CAT exam pattern was revised in 2021 and the number of questions were reduced from 76 to 66. The structure of CAT 2023 and CAT 2024 was the same. The syllabus is still tougher than other exams.

The most important things to keep in mind are:

CAT exam mode is online
Each question carries three marks
There is negative marking of minus one mark for wrong attempts

The section-wise distribution of questions and difficulty levels as per the latest CAT exam pattern are listed below:

Quantitative Ability (QA) - 24 questions, difficulty level - moderate to high
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) - 20 questions, difficulty level - moderate
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) - 22 questions, difficulty level - moderate. to high

IIM Sambalpur Placements 2025

The recent placement data has not been released yet. However, during IIM Sambalpur placements 2024, the highest and average package offered to the MBA batch of 2024 stood at INR 23.5 LPA and INR 14.21 LPA, respectively. Further, the median package offered during IIM Sambalpur MBA placements 2024 stood at INR 13.15 LPA. Other than this, a total of 163 companies visited the campus, and the Marketing domain emerged as the top recruiting domain that placed 31% of the total students during IIM Sambalpur MBA placements 2024. The key highlights of IIM Sambalpur placements 2024 are presented below:

Particulars	MBA Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package	INR 23.5 LPA
Average package	INR 14.21 LPA
Median package	INR 13.15 LPA
Companies visited	163 (112 new recruiters)

Course	Median Salary
MBA/PGDM	₹13.15 LPA

Top Recruiters

SBI Life

BAJAJ Allianz

ACCENTURE

Mart

Blue Star

Tech Mahindra

Kotak Mahindra Bank

MU Sigma

Infosys

HCL

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Commonly asked questions
On Placements

Q: Does work experience matter in IIM Sambalpur?

Work experince holds 15% weightage during the preparation of final merit list. The following marks are alloted to candidates with work experience of n number of months

n (in months)	Marks Alloted
6 or less	0
7-12	9
13-24	12
25-36	15
37-48	10
49-60	7
60 or more	0

Q: What is the median Package offered at IIM Sambalpur?

The median package offered during IIM Sambalpur MBA placements over the past three years is presented below:

Particulars	MBA Placement Statistics (2022)	MBA Placement Statistics (2023)	MBA Placement Statistics (2024)
Median package	INR 12.42 LPA	INR 16 LPA	INR 13.15 LPA

Q: How are MBA placements at IIM Sambalpur?

The key highlights of IIM Sambalpur MBA placements 2024 are presented below:

Particulars	MBA Placement Statistics (2024)
the highest domestic package	INR 23.5 LPA
the highest international package	NA
Average package	INR 14.21 LPA
Median package	INR 13.15 LPA
Total recruiters	163 (112 new recruiters)
Top 10% average package	INR 20.76 LPA
Top 25% average package	INR 18.71 LPA
Top 50% average package	INR 16.61 LPA
Top 10% median package	INR 20.5 LPA
Top 25% median package	INR 17.42 LPA
Top 50% median package	INR 17 LPA
Fresher (female) average package	INR 14.07 LPA
Fresher (male) average package	INR 14.09 LPA
Experienced (female) average package	INR 15.14 LPA
Experienced (male) average package	INR 14.12 LPA
Total students	192

Q: Is pursuing MBA from IIM Sambalpur worth it? What is the placement scenario?

Yes, it is worth pursuing MBA from IIM Sambalpur as it has been offering good placements to its students over the past few years. The key highlights of IIM Sambalpur placements 2024 as compared with 2023 are presented below:

Particulars	MBA Placement Statistics (2023)	MBA Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest domestic package	INR 64.61 LPA	INR 23.5 LPA
Highest international package	INR 64.15 LPA	NA
Average package	INR 16.63 LPA	INR 14.21 LPA
Median package	INR 16 LPA	INR 13.15 LPA
Total recruiters	130	163 (112 new recruiters)
Top 10% average package	INR 31.69 LPA	INR 20.76 LPA
Top 25% average package	INR 25.19 LPA	INR 18.71 LPA
Top 50% average package	INR 20.59 LPA	INR 16.61 LPA
Top 10% median package	INR 23.42 LPA	INR 20.5 LPA
Top 25% median package	INR 22.5 LPA	INR 17.42 LPA
Top 50% median package	INR 17.81 LPA	INR 17 LPA
Fresher (female) average package	INR 17.27 LPA	INR 14.07 LPA
Fresher (male) average package	INR 13.58 LPA	INR 14.09 LPA
Experienced (female) average package	INR 19.25 LPA	INR 15.14 LPA
Experienced (male) average package	INR 15.49 LPA	INR 14.12 LPA
Total students	167	192

Q: What is the placement rate recorded during IIM Sambalpur MBA placements?

The placement rate recorded during IIM Sambalpur MBA placements 2023 was 100%. The key highlights of IIM Sambalpur MBA placements 2023 are presented below:

Particulars	MBA Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students	167
No. of recruiters	130
Placement rate	100%

Further, the trends witnessed during IIM Sambalpur MBA placements over the past three years with respect to the no. of recruiters are presented below:

Particulars	MBA Placement Statistics (2021)	MBA Placement Statistics (2022)	MBA Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students	95	156	167
No. of recruiters	140	130	130

IIM Sambalpur Popular Courses

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MBA/PGDM

Executive MBA/PGDM

Ph.D.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) icon

2 years

Tuition Fees

₹19 L

Exams Accepted

IIM Sambalpur Admission Process and Important Dates 2025

Admission to various PG and PhD courses at IIM Sambalpur is based on scores obtained in various national-level entrance exams. IIM Sambalpur accepts CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, and JRF for its programmes.

Candidates willing to get admission to various courses must apply online on the official website of IIM Sambalpur. For admission to its MBA programme, the institute accepts the Common Admission Test (CAT) scores. IIM Sambalpur admissions are conducted through the Common Admission Process (CAP). Under IIM CAP admissions, the students have to appear for a single WAT-PI round for all the participating IIMs. The CAP scores of all the candidates are shared with the participating IIMs.

IIM Sambalpur releases the final merit list of selected candidates based on their CAT and WAT-PI scores. The institute also considers various other parameters such as the work experience of candidates while preparing the final merit list. The below-mentioned table reflects the IIM Sambalpur admission dates for 2025:

MBA/PGDM Admissions 2025

1 Course2 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
Accepting Exams: CAT

Important dates

Dates	Events
Aug '25-Sep '25	CAT 2025 registrationTentative
Nov '25	CAT 2025 admit card downloadTentative
30 Nov '25	CAT 2025 exam

Commonly asked questions
On Admissions

Q: Can I get direct admission in IIM Sambalpur?

Yes, candidates can get into IIM Sambalpur without taking an entrance exam but they are required to appear for the personal interview round conducted by IIM Sambalpur for admission to the MBA for working professionals and Executive MBA courses. For candidates seeking admission to IIM Sambalpur MBA, it is mandatory to appear for CAT. The candidates are required to meet the minimum eligibility criteria as stated below, along with the selection criteria:

Course	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
MBA	Graduation in any stream with a minimum 50% (45% for reserved candidates) aggregate from a recognised University	CAT
E-MBA	Graduation in any stream with a minimum 50% aggregate from a recognised University and a minimum of 3 years of managerial or entrepreneurial or professional work experience after graduation	Personal Interview+ SOP+ Profile
MBA- WP	Graduation in any stream with a minimum 50% aggregate from a recognised University and a minimum of 3 years of managerial or entrepreneurial or professional work experience after graduation	Personal Interview+ SOP+ Profile

Q: How can I apply for IIM Sambalpur MBA?

IIM Sambalpur MBA application process is completely online. Candidates get direct admission to IIM Sambalpur MBA through CAT, they are not required to fill out a seperate form for MBA.

CAT 2023 registrations are closed. The steps to be followed during CAT 2024 application process are as follows:

For admission to IIM Sambalpur, candidates are required to register their candidature on the official website of CAT.

1. Visit the official website of CAT

2. Click on "New User Registration"

3. Enter a valid Email ID, mobile number and generate an OTP

4. An OTP will be sent on the mobile number entered by the candidate, enter the OTP and verify

5. After verification, log in using the user id and password received on the registered email ID

6. Fill in all the required details and upload relevant documents, don't forget to select IIM Sambalpur during the choice filling step

7. Pay the application fee and Submit

For more details about CAT registration and other Information, Click here

Q: How should I study if I want to get into IIM Sambalpur MBA?

IIM Sambalpur MBA admission is entirely entrance-based. Students seeking to apply for the programme must appear for the accepted entrance exam. Aspirants need to appear and secure a valid score in CAT. Students who qualify the CAT cutoff for IIM Sambalpur need to participate in the further selection rounds. For a successful admission, prepare well for the entrance exams. Attempt as many CAT mock tests as possible, read the CAT Syllabus well, and timely register for the exam.

Q: What is the process to download CAT admit card?

CAT admit card is released at the official website of the exam - iimcat. ac.in. The CAT admit card is available for download until the exam day. Candidates will be able to download their admit card by using the application number and password. The process to download the CAT admit card is as follows:

1. Go to iimcat. ac. in website

2. Click on 'login' tab

3. Enter application number and password

4. Click on 'sign in'

5. Go to 'admit card' option reflecting on student dashboard

6. Click on the option to see your admit card

7. Click on 'save' option to download the CATadmit card

Candidates can download it for free any number of times until the CAT exam day. Candidates should preserve the CAT admit card until their admission to a management institute as it is an important document for student identification.

Q: What is the admission process of PhD at IIM Sambalpur?

IIM Sambalpur PhD Admission process consists of four stages:

Shortlisting Candidate for the Personal Interview Round on the basis of CAT/ GRE/GATE/GMAT/JRF (UGC/CSIR)/ IIMSAT Scorecard
Personal Interview Round
Preparation of Merit List based for final Admission offers on the performance of the candidate in the PI Round and other Admission Criteria

Alumni of IIMs or any University or Institute in NIRF Top 50 ranking list are exempted from taking the entrance test.

Part-time/ Distance Learning / evening/ weekend programmes are not considered for the exemption.

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IIM Sambalpur Courses and Fees 2025

IIM Sambalpur offers various programmes in the field of Management. MBA is the flagship programme offered at the institute for a duration of two years. IIM Sambalpur also offers Executive MBA, Executive PhD, and MBA Fintech Management programmes to students. Additionally, at its Delhi centre, the institute offers an MBA programme for working professionals.

IIM Sambalpur is also known for offering a Foundation Programme in Management (FPIM), which is a two-week, fully residential programme offered to students pursuing UG/ PG degrees and working professionals. In addition to this, the institute also offers a wide range of MDP programmes. Candidates must know their IIM Sambalpur eligibility criteria and apply accordingly. Here is the detailed information regarding IIM Sambalpur course fees and the eligibility criteria:

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
MBA/PGDM(1 course)	18.5 LGet Fee Details	Graduation : 50 % Exams : CAT
Executive MBA/PGDM(1 course)	12 LGet Fee Details	Graduation : 50 %
Ph.D.(2 courses)	2 LGet Fee Details	Graduation : 60 % Exams : CAT GATE

Commonly asked questions
On Fees and Eligibility

Q: What is the fees of IIM Sambalpur?

IIM Sambalpur fees for various courses offered is mentioned in the below table:

Course	IIM Sambalpur total Tuition Fee
MBA	INR 10.50 lakh
Executive MBA	INR 12 lakh
MBA-WP	INR 13.50 lakh

Q: What is the fee of executive MBA at IIM Sambalpur?

The total fee of executive MBA at IIM Sambalpur is INR 12 lakh, payable is six equal installments of INR 2 lakh each. The acceptance fee paid by the candidate at the time of admission will be adjusted towards the first installment.

Q: What is the cost of MBA in IIM Sambalpur?

As per the official website, the total cost of pursuing MBA from IIM Sambalpur is INR 13.8 lakh. IIM Sambalpur MBA Fee structure for the batch of 2022-24 is showcased below:

Particulars	Amount
Total Tuition Fee	INR 10.50 lakh
Total Hostel Charges	INR 1.30 lakh
Caution Deposit (Refundable)	INR 15,000
Mess Deposit	INR 1.13 lakh
Total	INR 13.8 lakh

Note:The tuition fee is payable in 6 equal intalments of INR 1.75 lakh each.

Q: Who is eligible for E-MBA programme at IIM Sambalpur?

Below mentioned table showcases the eligibility and selection criteria for E-MBA at IIM Sambalpur:

Course	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
E-MBA	Graduation in any stream with a minimum 50% aggregate from a recognised University and a minimum of 3 years of managerial or entrepreneurial or professional work experience after graduation	Personal Interview

Q: What is the cost of pursuing Executive PhD at IIM Sambalpur?

The total fee payable for pursuing Executive PhD from IIM Sambalpur in INR 5.5 lakh divided in 4 intalments which should be paid as follows:

Year	Installment Amount
1st year	INR 2.5 lakh
2nd year	INR 1 lakh
3rd year	INR 1 lakh
4th year	INR 1 lakh

The fee amount includes Tuition fee, course material fee, and library resources fee.

IIM Sambalpur Cutoff 2025

Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur IIM Sambalpur offers admission on the basis of scores obtained in the CAT exam. Candidates above the minimum cutoffs in the sectional percentile ranks, the overall percentile rank, and having a positive (greater than zero) raw score in all sections of CAT are considered for the personal interview. Candidates can look at the information below to know about the IIM Sambalpur cut off:

MBA/PGDM CAT Cut Off 2024: Year-Wise percentile Accordion Icon V3

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - IIM Sambalpur : CAT percentile Cutoff (General-All India)

Section	2022	2023	2024
Overall	92	95	95
Quants	92	95	95
VA-RC	92	95	95
DI-LR	92	95	95

Commonly asked questions
On Cutoffs

Q: What is the CAT score required for IIM Sambalpur?

The CAT score required for IIM Sambalpur MBA is 92 percentile. The aforementioned cutoff is the IIM Sambalpur MBA 2024 qualifying cut off and not the final cut off. The IIM Sambalpur final cut off is yet to be released. The category wise CAT 2022 qualifying cutoff for IIM Sambalpur MBA is mentioned below:

Category	Quantitative Aptitude (QA)	Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)	Verbal & Reading Comprehension (VRC)	Total Percentile (Overall)
General	70	70	70	92
EWS	40	40	40	70
NC-OBC	45	45	45	74
SC	35	35	35	54
ST	32.5	32	25	40
DAP	32.5	32	25	40

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Q: What was the cutoff for admission in IIM Sambalpur?

IIM Sambalpur does not release its final CAT cutoff 2024 on a public platform and is only accessible to candidates who appeared for the CAT entrance exam. However, as per the extimated past years CAT cutoff, the percentile ranged between 92 to 95 for the General AI category students. Considering the IIM Sambalpur cutoff 2023, the CAT percentile for the general category decreased by 3 percentile from 2021 (95) to 2022 (92). However, the cutoff further increased by 3 percentile in 2023 (95). This indicates an inconsistency in the CAT cutoff over three years for MBA admission.

Q: What is IIM Sambalpur CAT cutoff 2023 for admissions 2024?

IIM Sambalpur CAT cutoff 2023 for admissions 2024 is yet to be released. Candidates seeking admission to IIM Sambalpur must appear for CAT as well as meet the sectional and overall cutoff percentile. Tabulated below is the previous year IIM Sambalpur CAT cutoff 2022 for candidates to have an estimated cutoff percentile:

Category	Verbal & Reading Comprehension =>	Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning =>	Quantitative Aptitude Percentile =>	Total Percentile
GENERAL^*	70	70	70	92
EWS	40	40	40	70
NC-OBC	45	45	45	74
SC	35	35	35	54
ST	25	25	32.5	40
DAP	25	25	32.5	40

* In case of female candidates under general category, the overall cut-off percentile for eligibility for PA process is>= 80 with sectional cutoff of 65 percentiles.

Q: What are trends for IIM Sambalpur cutoff to MBA admission?

As per the last three years, the overall CAT percentile for IIM Sambalpur has been consistent at 92, whereas there have been fluctuations in the sectional cutoffs. Tabulated below are IIM Sambalpur cutoff trends for MBA admission through CAT scores for the last three years for general category students:

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Indian Institute of Management : CAT percentile Cutoff (General-All India)
Section	2020	2021	2022
Overall	92	92	92
Quants	80	92	70
VA-RC	80	92	70
DI-LR	80	92	70

Q: How is the Pre-PI score calculated for shortlisting candidates at IIM Sambalpur?

IIM Sambalpur admission is a three-stage process, including shortlisting based on CAT 2024, pre-personal interview shortlisting, personal interview and final merit list. In the first stage, the candidates will get selected based on the minimum pre-determined cutoff percentile in each section as well as overall in CAT 2024. In the second stage, those who are shortlisted in the first stage are then further shortlisted for the Pre-PI round. The pre-personal interview score is a score used to shortlist candidates for a PI round based on several factors such as CAT 2024, work experience, and academic profile, etc. The 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

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IIM Sambalpur Vs Other IIMs: Which is better?

IIM Sambalpur is one of the baby IIMs that was established in 2015. Being one of the IIMs, the institute is known for its quality education and excellent placement support. However, when compared with many old and new IIMs such as IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Indore, IIM Shillong, and others, IIM Sambalpur still has a lot to achieve.

College Name	NIRF Ranking 2024	Highest Package 2024	Average Package 2024
IIM Sambalpur	50	INR 23.5 LPA	INR 10.50 lakh
IIM Ranchi	17	INR 37.8 LPA	INR 18.69 LPA
IIM Rohtak	12	INR 48.25 LPA	INR 19.27 LPA
IIM Kashipur	23	INR 37 LPA (domestic)	INR 18.1 LPA

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MBA/PGDM

Executive MBA/PGDM

Ph.D.

College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
IIM Sambalpur	₹ 13.15 LPA	₹ 18.5 L	#50 NIRF, 2024
IIFT Kolkata Compare	₹ 25 LPA - 26.5 LPA	₹ 8.25 L - 20.97 L	-/-
Xavier School of Human Resource Management Compare	₹ 16.5 LPA	₹ 21 L	-/-
IIM Sirmaur Compare	₹ 12 LPA - 12.5 LPA	₹ 1.44 L - 16 L	#57 NIRF, 2024
VGSOM IIT Kharagpur Compare	₹ 20.65 LPA	₹ 10 L - 25 L	#24 Business Today, 2022
Xavier School of Rural Management Compare	₹ 11.5 LPA	₹ 14 L	-/-

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Q: Which is better for an MBA- IIM Sambalpur, IIM Shillong or IIM Sirmaur?

Mentioned below is the comparison of IIM Sambalpur MBA with other IIMs on the basis of NIRF Ranking and Median salary offered during placements:

Institute	NIRF 2024	Median Package
IIM Sambalpur	50	INR 16 LPA
IIM Shillong	24	INR 26.09 LPA
IIM Sirmaur	57	INR 13 LPA

IIM Sambalpur
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.3/5

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4-5
9
3-4
10

Placements4.1

Infrastructure4.2

Faculty & Course4.7

Campus Life4

Value for Money4.2

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2026

4.4

3Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

IIM Sambalpur: Odisha's Institute of National importance.

Placements: The placement is as per the industry standards, considering the grim market it is decent but can be better as the conditions are up. The top recruiting firms are ICICI, Asian Paints, Accenture, Adani, and many more. 85% of the batch of 2024-26 is placed for summer internships, and the final leg is ongoing. The highest package is Rs. 90,000 per month.

Infrastructure: Classrooms are high-tech-enabled and have 80-90 capacity. The infrastructure, like the library, academic block, sports complex, open-air theater, and auditorium, is all immensely well-maintained and good. The hostels are good and can be maintained more and the mess food is decent hence there is room for improvement.

Faculty: Course curriculum is hectic, but faculty members are great, hence, there is a lot of learning in the two years of MBA. There are 6 terms in total, and each term is 3 months long and has two written examinations mid-term and end-term. The constant grooming ensures the students are industry-ready.

Other: There are a plethora of clubs and committees that provide holistic growth to students. The annual fest, Ethos, is a spectacle.

Reviewed on 4 Apr 2025Read More

Kirttee Ranjan Nanda Verified Icon

Executive MBA - Batch of 2023

5Placements4Faculty4Value for Money

Reputable academy for studying.

Learning Experience: Learning platforms are accessible by us in both the sources such as online and offline.Sometimes teachers won't cover the whole syllabus due to insufficient time period.

Placements: Placement features are so good,like required setup for taking tests for placements were readily available for all the Students facing placements.As very minimal package offered by the recruiting companies would be 3.2 lakhs for a year.Placement trainings are highly hectic to handle sometimes.

Faculty: Records,assignments and other home work should be submitted in given time schedule.Because teachers put marks for internals based on such works.Teachers have moderate level of experience in teaching,but few of them were experienced more than 10 years in the field of teaching.

Course Support: Courses contains all the syllabus required for professional trainings,and this course would be specially designed for our disciplines.Eventhough it was an heavier syllabus teachers made it simpler by their own styles.

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025Read More

Mansvi

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2026

3Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

I am satisfied with IIM Sambalpur till now. It is a good college.

Placements: I am a first-year student (currently in 2nd semester), the strength of our batch is 320 but now it's 315. We have 76% girls in our batch which is divided into 4 sections. Our batch is currently going through the summer placement process and our senior batch is as well (for finals). For the previous batch, the highest salary package offered was around 23 LPA. Average salary package offered was around 13 LPA. Recruiting companies are ICICI Bank, Micron Technology, and Gartner for summer placements. Apart from this, we have many startup companies visiting our campus. Major companies come to offer marketing roles, and they are startup or not-so-famous FMCGs. (You will not get HUL, Loreal, or Ogilvy here).

Infrastructure: Infrastructure is amazing at IIM Sambalpur because the new campus is hardly a year old (it was inaugurated in Feb 2024). We have proper furniture in our hostel rooms (study table with study lamp, night light, normal light, spacious Almira, 2 different cupboards for placing books, and side table) and AC in each room. Rooms are for individuals, help is provided by the college itself for cleaning our rooms daily. Our campus is across 200 acres and it's huge. It has lush greenery and everything you can expect. We have sensor lights in our corridors. 8 people share 3 bathrooms in our hostels. It's a beautiful campus. We have a huge sports complex containing a gym, squash room, billiards, yoga, dance room, table tennis, badminton court, and football ground. Our institute has recently started boating activities because we have a huge pond inside our campus. Also, we have a helipad at our campus. For facilities, we have a parlor, and 3 shops for snacks like burgers and other food items. We have a small mart for our daily needs inside the campus. Wi-Fi is available at all hostels, academic areas, mart, and libraries. Our classrooms are extra smart with mics installed in our ceiling. Each classroom has 2 projectors, LED screens with 9 whiteboards, and a CCTV camera in the class. There are speakers for teaching and small stadium-like seating arrangements. Every seat has a mobile/laptop charging point. The food available at our campus is pretty good. Our menu changes every month. We have 4 meals each day (breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner). We never get disappointed regarding the quality of food at any IIM (as far as I know). A minimum of 3 curries are provided for lunch and dinner daily (1 dry, 1 liquid, and sambar). We have non-veg and paneer three days a week (overall, the food is good and nutritious). We have a health center within the campus. But we didn't get the required medicine most of the time.

Faculty: If students are joining an IIM, they need not to worry about their studies. Because the faculty members are highly qualified and well-established in their specific field. Each one holds a Ph.D. from an IIM itself. The learning pedagogy emphasizes more on your practical learning and presentation style. We have components like class participation, presentation, group presentation, and quiz. Nearly 70% of every subject is evaluated on these bases. Only 30% is left for the exams. All the subjects are covered by solving real-life case studies in the corporate world. We have 3 semesters in a year, each semester of 3 months. Each semester has 2 exams (midterm and end-term) so you will become habitual in giving exams every 30-40 days. We have relative marking, which means we have percentile not percentage. 30% of the highest marks scored are passing marks for a batch. It is really hard to fail because nearly 70% of your component is already non-exam-based. Because it is relatively marking. It is hard to get good grades because it is very competitive. We also have a feedback system before every exam, where we can provide our feedback regarding the course. If you are not comfortable with the course or faculty your class can get it changed.

Other: The value for money is not that good as compared to new Iims or BLACKI. Because IIM Sambalpur is a baby IIM, it takes time to build a huge network with the corporates for hiring like the old Iims have. Also, Sambalpur has heavily increased its fee from the last 2 batches. It has increased by 8-9 Lacs because, till the batch of 2022-2024, the fee was nearly 13 Lacs. From 2023, the fee structure is increased to 21-22 Lacs, because IIM Sambalpur shifted to its campus, hardly a year ago. Also, if a student is from the finance department, it's better not to consider IIM Sambalpur because they will encounter very few companies visiting their campus for finance. The roles offered here are mainly marketing and sales roles. Also, the companies like HUL, Loreal, Ogilvy, and big FMCGs do not visit here. There are scholarships offered at every IIM. So, we also have scholarships based on merit and based on caste as well. We have our annual fest ETHOS, it is a three-day fest in our college. We have 25 clubs and committees for students' interests like drama, music, literature, marketing, finance, operations, product management, consulting, HR, and many more.

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2024Read More

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2022

3.6

3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

It is a good college to start your career with as the name of the college matters a lot.

Placements: For the batch of 2020-22, we secured 100% summer placements, and for the batch of 2019-21, we secured 100% final placements. In the current year, multiple brands participated in the placement process despite the process conducted during the pandemic.

Infrastructure: Hostel rooms have Wi-Fi, a water cooler, a washing machine, etc. Food served is good for non-vegetarians but average for vegetarians. Classrooms are excellent, and there is a huge library and database. Rooms have a balcony with a hill view. Hirakund Dam is near to our hostel that makes it a very beautiful place.

Faculty: Faculty members in our college are approachable and helpful. They are available all the time and you can contact them even on WhatsApp. They all are having experience of more than 10 years and are very knowledgeable, and are experts. The course curriculum is very vast to make us industry-ready, and helps us to understand real-life business problems.

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2021Read More

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2017

5Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

IIM Sambalpur- An honest review.

Placements: IIM Sambalpur offers 100% placement every year. In 2017 average salary offered was 10 lacs whereas the highest package offered was 60 lacs. Summer placement went smoothly as well with average salary of 50000. Top recruiters included Deloitte, HDFC, SBI Life ans many others.

Infrastructure: We don't have a permanent campus as of now but the facilities available in our temporary campus are excellent. State -of- art classrooms, fully equipped library, spacious hostels and entire campus is wi-fi enabled. The quality of food offered is great.

Faculty: We have both permanent and visiting faculty. Faculty is well experienced. All of them are Ph.D. holders. The curriculum is very rigorous. IIM Indore was mentored by IIM Indore. Their curriculum is followed. The faculty is very helpful. Both case base methodology and classroom lectures method of teaching is used.

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2019Read More

Anonymous

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2026

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Review of Indian institute of technology, Sambalpur.

Placements: Placement in-charge gives newer ideas, helps us in searching for the same, it is helpful for many students to start their new ventures in various fields. And a few of us recommend joining master's courses to get deeper knowledge. So placement succession rates are also above 82%.

Infrastructure: The wide campus gave life to thousands of students for a year. As students from various colleges got the centers for writing their semester examinations in our college. So our college has so many facilities to handle all those things. Even to take online exams, there are enormous facilities in our college.

Faculty: I'm so lucky to get teachers like this, they would show special attention, training to the below-average students. Most importantly, teachers have wide connectivity with various industries and organizations. Also, they are so questioning even for small things.

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2025Read More

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IIM Sambalpur Application Process 2025

The mode of the IIM Sambalpur application process is online. For IIM Sambalpur MBA admissions, candidates are required to register themselves on the official website of CAT. While for other courses, the candidates have to visit the official website of IIM Sambalpur and fill out the application form for the desired course. Follow the steps given below to apply for the IIM Sambalpur MBA programme through the CAT exam:

Step 1: Go to the official website of CAT (iimcat ac in) and click on the 'New Registration' link.

Step 2: Fill out the registration form with your personal, academic, and other required details.

Step 3: Upload all documents such as the photograph, graduation marksheet, etc., as and when required.

Step 4: Make sure to select IIM Sambalpur and its MBA programme while selecting the preferred institutes and courses.

Step 5: Pay the application fee and complete the application form.

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: What is the admission process of E-MBA at IIM Sambalpur?

The admission process for Executive MBA at IIM Sambalpur consists of the following steps:

Registration for admission through the official website
Shortlisting of candidates for the Personal Interview
Conduct of Personal Interview
Preparation of Final Merit List on the basis of Admission Criteria and Personal Interview

Q: What is the selection criteria for EMBA at IIM Sambalpur?

The selection criteria for EMBA at Sambalpur is given below:

1.Personal Interview

Candidates are shortlisted by the Executive MBA Admission Committee in consultation with the Competent Authority.

2. Statement of Purpose (SOP)

The candidate has to submit an SOP of upto 2,000 words and have to mention about their career path, interests, professional contributions, goals and the purpose behind pursuing Executive MBA.

Q: What is the admission policy for IIM Sambalpur?

The admission policy of IIM Sambalpur differes from course to course. Candidates seeking admission in IIM Sambalpur MBA must have a graduation degree from any stream with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category) from a recognised University and they need to appear for CAT and match the IIM Sambalpur cutoff to become eligible for further rounds of selection. IIM Sambalpur conducts a PI round for candidates who gets shortlisted after CAT.

For admission to Executive MBA course of IIM Sambalpur the candidate should have a bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification in any area of study with a minimum of 50% aggregate. Additionally, the candidate must have atleast 3 years of full time work experience after graduation. Admission to IIM Sambalpur EMBA course is done through a Personal interview.

For other IIM Sambalpur course admission policies, check the table below:

Course

Eligibility

Selection Criteria

MBA- WP

Graduation in any stream with a minimum 50% aggregate from a recognized University and a minimum of 3 years of managerial or entrepreneurial or professional work experience after graduation

Personal Interview

PhD

Bachelor's Degree with 55% aggregate and Master's Degree with 60% aggregate

5-year Integrated Master's Degree with 60% aggregate

Master's after a 4-year Bachelor's Degree with a minimum 6.5 CGPA or equivalent marks

CA/ ICWA/ CS with a minimum 60% in BCom

CAT/ GRE/ GATE/ GMAT/ JRF (UGC/CSIR), IIMSAT Personal

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IIM Sambalpur Rankings 2025

Over the past few years, IIM Sambalpur has been ranked by many prestigious ranking bodies such as the NIRF and Business Today. In 2023, the NIRF has ranked it 58 under the 'Management Institute' category. Take a look below at the IIM Sambalpur ranking infographic:

Some of the important IIM Sambalpur ranking are mentioned below:

Ranking Body (2024)	Rank (Management)
NIRF	50
Outlook	16
Business Today	38

MBA/PGDM Ranking Accordion Icon V3

Publisher	2022	2023	2024
NIRF	– / –	58	50
Outlook	– / –	– / –	16
Business Today	44	43	38

2nd Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Orissa in 2024->

Commonly asked questions
On Rankings

Q: What is the rank of IIM Sambalpur as per NIRF?

IIM Sambalpur has been ranked 58th by NIRF in the year 2023. The ranking trend of IIM Sambalpur is mentioned below:

Institute	NIRF 2021	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023
IIM Sambalpur	61	66	58

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Top online courses offered by IIM Sambalpur

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Business & Management Studies

Banking, Finance & Insurance

IT & Software

Data Science

Humanities & Social Sciences

Law

Medicine & Health Sciences

Engineering

Accounting & Commerce

Mass Communication & Media

Independent Directors Certificate Programme (Batch-3)

IIM BangaloreCertificate

Total Fees

₹3.8 L

Duration

6 months

M.Sc. in Data Science and Management Online

IIM IndoreDegree

Total Fees

₹12 L

Duration

2 years

Executive Post Graduate Program in Management (EPGP)

IIM KozhikodeDiploma

4.8

Total Fees

₹15.5 L

Duration

2 years

Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Online)

IIM AhmedabadDegree

Total Fees

₹20 L

Duration

2 years

Corporate Finance by IIM Bangalore

IIM BangaloreCertificate

4.8

Total Fees

Free

Duration

23 hours

Post Graduate Program in Enterprise Management (PGPEM)

IIM BangaloreDegree

4.4

Total Fees

₹20.11 L

Duration

2 years

Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Management (EPGDSM)

IIM RohtakDiploma

Total Fees

₹7.86 L

Duration

2 years

Executive Programme in General Management (EPGM)

IIM CalcuttaCertificate

Total Fees

₹4.1 L

Duration

1 year

IIM Indore - Integrated Program In Business Analytics (IPBA)

IIM IndoreCertificate

4.0

Total Fees

₹2.95 L

Duration

10 months

IIM Lucknow - Executive Management Programme People Leadership & Strategic HR Management

IIM LucknowCertificate

Total Fees

₹2.98 L

Duration

11 months

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IIM Sambalpur Scholarship 2025

IIM Sambalpur does not offer scholarships of its own. However, students can apply for various central and state government scholarships. Tabulated below is the list of scholarships along with their eligibility criteria:

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria
PRERANA- Post-Matric Scholarship for SC students	The annual income of the family members should be less than INR 2.50 lakh
Prof. Ghanshyam Dash Scholarship for Higher Education	The annual income of the family members should be less than INR 2 lakh
Scholarship to Meritorious Students under the Central Sector Scheme	The annual income of the family members should be less than INR 6 lakh
Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Senapati Scholarship	Candidate should be a resident of Odisha state, with at least 80% aggregate marks in graduation

Commonly asked questions
On Scholarships

Q: Does IIM Sambalpur offer any scholarship?

No, IIM Sambalpur does not offer scholarships of its own. Although, candidates can apply for various central and state government scholarships. Tabulated below is the list of scholarships along with their eligibility criteria:

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria
PRERANA- Post-Matric Scholarship for SC	Annual Income less than INR 2.50 lakh
Prof. Ghanshyam Dash Scholarship for Higher Education	Annual Income less than INR 2 lakh
Scholarship to Meritorious Students under Central Sector Scheme	Annual Income not more than INR 6 lakh
Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Senapati Scholarship	Resident of Odisha state Scored at least 80% at Graduation

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IIM Sambalpur: How to Reach?

To reach the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur, The nearest airport to IIM Sambalpur is Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar, which is approximately 320 kilometers away. From the airport, you can hire a taxi or use public transportation to reach Sambalpur.

Sambalpur Railway Station is the nearest railway station to IIM Sambalpur. It is well-connected to major cities in India. From the railway station, you can hire a taxi or use public transportation to reach the institute.

Sambalpur is well-connected by road to major cities in India. You can reach Sambalpur by bus or car and then hire a taxi or use public transportation to reach IIM Sambalpur.

IIM Sambalpur Faculty

The faculty at IIM Sambalpur is considered to be one of the best in the country. The institute has a strong team of faculty members with a wealth of experience in the corporate world. Many of the faculty members have PhDs from top universities in India and abroad. Tabulated below is the list of a few faculty members and their areas of specialisation:

Faculty Name	Area of specialisation
Prof Soumya Guha Deb	Finance
Prof Sudhendhar H Rao	Information System Management
Prof Arun Kumar Misra	Finance
Prof Atri Sengupta	OB & HRM
Prof Diptiranjan Mahapatra	Strategic Management & Public Policy
Prof Ramakrshna Padhy	Operation Management
Prof Ashutosh Tripathi	Economics

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Q: How is the faculty at IIM Sambalpur?

The faculty at IIM Sambalpur is considered to be one of the best in the country. The institute has a strong team of faculty members with a wealth of experience in the corporate world. Many of the faculty members have PhDs from top universities in India and abroad. They are committed to providing students with the best possible education and are passionate about teaching.

The faculty at IIM Sambalpur are also actively involved in research. They have published several papers in top academic journals and are constantly working on new research projects. This gives students the opportunity to learn from the latest research and to participate in research activities.

In addition to their academic qualifications, the faculty at IIM Sambalpur are also known for their teaching skills. They are able to effectively communicate complex concepts to students and to make the learning process enjoyable. They are also approachable and helpful, and they are always willing to go the extra mile to help students succeed.

Overall, the faculty at IIM Sambalpur is a great asset to the institute. They are highly qualified, experienced, and passionate about teaching. They are also actively involved in research and are committed to providing students with the best possible education.

Here are some of the things that students say about the faculty at IIM Sambalpur:

* "The faculty are very knowledgeable and experienced. They are able to effectively communicate complex concepts to students and to make the learning process enjoyable."

* "The faculty are always willing to go the extra mile to help students succeed. They are approachable and helpful, and they are always available to answer questions."

* "The faculty are actively involved in research. They are able to share their the latest research findings with students and to give them insights into the latest trends in management."

If you are considering applying to IIM Sambalpur, the faculty should be one of the factors that you consider. The institute has a strong team of faculty members who are committed to providing students with the best possible education.

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IIM Sambalpur MoUs

IIM Odisha has established partnerships with many institutions and organisations to facilitate student exchange programmes, internships, placements, and other initiatives for students. Tabulated below is the list of some of the MoUs signed by IIM Sambalpur:

MoUs
Rennes School of Business	Copenhagen Business School	IDRAC Business School
HEM Business School	Varna University of Management	Rushford Business School
The American Business School	Woosong University	Antwerp Management School
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management	Alba Graduate Business School	CTBC Business School

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IIM Sambalpur Infrastructure

The IIM Sambalpur campus is located between hills and farmlands, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Some of the facilities offered by IIM Sambalpur are as follows:

Hostel: The institute's campus has three hostel buildings, two for boys and one for girls. Rooms are given to IIM Sambalpur students on a twin-sharing basis. The rooms are adequately ventilated and nicely furnished, with each student receiving a bed, almirah, mattress, study tables, and chairs.

Library: IIM Orissa is focused on building a state-of-the-art library where the students and the faculties collectively collaborate in the process of knowledge creation and knowledge sharing.

Mess: The mess facility serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisines. The mess affairs are overlooked by a mess committee, which is responsible for maintaining the overall hygiene and quality of food.

Classrooms: Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur comprises over 4 classrooms with each classroom having a seating capacity of 60. The institute also offers the facility of the 'Flip classroom' to students, in which a major part of the learning happens outside the classrooms, within the campus premises.

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Q: How is the library of IIM Sambalpur?

IIM Sambalpur has a state-of-the-art library where the students and the faculty members collectively collaborate in the process of knowledge creation and knowledge sharing. It contains over 1.5 lakh articles from nearly 80 journals published by the American Psychological Association (APA) and approximately 300 full-text journals with back-issue access.

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IIM Sambalpur FAQs

Given below are the FAQs about IIM Sambalpur:

Q: Is it worth joining IIM Sambalpur?

IIM Sambalpur is a good B-school with a lot to offer students. Some of the factors to consider are:

Placements: The highest and average packages stood at INR 23.5 LPA and INR 14.21 LPA, respectively in 2024. The top recruiters included Deloitte, Tata Power, Vedanta, Cognizant etc.

Fees: IIM Sambalpur fee ranges from INR 10.50 lakh - INR 23 lakh. The fees is comparatively lower when compared with other IIMs.

Infrastructure: The temporary campus of IIM Sambalpur is located between hills and farmlands, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The institute's campus has three hostel buildings, a state-of-the-art library, four classrooms, auditorium, and recreational facilities.

The candidates can refer to the above information to decide. However, the decision of whether to join or not to join IIM Sambalpur is a personal one.

Q: Which is the top recruiting domain during IIM Sambalpur placements?

Marketing domain emerged as the top recruiting domain during IIM Sambalpur MBA placements 2024. The domain-wise placement distribution recorded during IIM Sambalpur MBA placements 2024 is presented below:

The domain-wise placement distribution recorded during IIM Sambalpur MBA placements 2024 is also presented below:

Domains	MBA Placement Distribution (2024)
Marketing	31%
General Management	26%
Operations	17%
IT Analytics	12%
Consulting	9%
Finance	5%

Q: How difficult is it to get at IIM Sambalpur for MBA?

Candidates with a good score in CAT and excellent performance in the interview rounds can get admission in an institute like IIM Sambalpur. The level of difficulty entirely lies in the number of efforts taken to prepare for the exam and interviews. Interested candidates can apply by visting the offcial website. Also, candidates need to fulfil the eligibility criteria for IIM Sambalpur for admission.

Q: How many students opted for higher studies during IIM Sambalpur placements?

The batch strength of the MBA batch 2022-24 was 192. However, the number of students opted for higher studies during placements 2024 is available. Earlier, the 7^th MBA batch recorded 100% placements in 2023, wherein all 167 students got placed.

Q: What is the salary trends witnessed during IIM Sambalpur placements?

The salary trends witnessed during IIM Sambalpur placements over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars	MBA Placement Statistics (2022)	MBA Placement Statistics (2023)	MBA Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest domestic package	INR 30 LPA	INR 64.61 LPA	INR 23.5 LPA
Highest international package	INR 41 LPA	INR 64.15 LPA	NA
Average package	INR 13.2 LPA	INR 16.63 LPA	INR 14.21 LPA
Median package	INR 12.42 LPA	INR 16 LPA	INR 13.15 LPA
Top 10% average package	NA	INR 31.69 LPA	INR 20.76 LPA
Top 25% average package	INR 18.79 LPA	INR 25.19 LPA	INR 18.71 LPA
Top 50% average package	INR 16.39 LPA	INR 20.59 LPA	INR 16.61 LPA
Top 10% median package	NA	INR 23.42 LPA	INR 20.5 LPA
Top 25% median package	INR 18.42 LPA	INR 22.5 LPA	INR 17.42 LPA
Top 50% median package	NA	INR 17.81 LPA	INR 17 LPA
Fresher (female) average package	NA	INR 17.27 LPA	INR 14.07 LPA
Fresher (male) average package	NA	INR 13.58 LPA	INR 14.09 LPA
Experienced (female) average package	NA	INR 19.25 LPA	INR 15.14 LPA
Experienced (male) average package	NA	INR 15.49 LPA	INR 14.12 LPA

Q: What is the highest stipend offered during IIM Sambalpur summer placements?

The highest stipend offered during IIM Sambalpur MBA summer placements for the batch of 2022-24 stood at INR 2,00,000. Further, a fluctuating trend was witnessed in the highest stipend offered over the past three batches during IIM Sambalpur MBA summer placements, which is presented below:

Particulars	MBA Summer Placements (2020-22 Batch)	MBA Summer Placements (2021-23 Batch)	MBA Summer Placements (2022-24 Batch)
Highest stipend	INR 1,70,000	INR 3,50,000	INR 2,00,000

Q: Does IIM Sambalpur offer better placements than IIM Sirmaur, IIM Amritsar and IIM Bodh Gaya?

Refer the below-mentioned table for IIM Sambalpur placement statistics 2024 as compared with other IIMs such as IIM Amritsar, IIM Sirmaur and IIM Bodh Gaya:

IIM Name	Highest Package (2024)	Average Package (2024)
IIM Sambalpur	INR 23.5 LPA	INR 14.21 LPA
IIM Sirmaur	INR 32.65 LPA	INR 13.8 LPA
IIM Amritsar	INR 58.52 LPA (International) INR 28 LPA (Domestic)	INR 19.73 LPA (Top Quartile)
IIM Bodh Gaya	INR 32.5 LPA	INR 13.9 LPA

Q: What is the process of admission in IIM Sambalpur?

IIM Sambalpur courses admission process is a three to four step process which starts with registration for the entrance exam or on the IIM Sambalpur official webiste and ends with payment of the seat acceptance fee.

As per the information available on the official website, candidates can direct admission to IIM Sambalpur MBA through CAT.

For other IIM Sambalpur course admissions, the candidates are required to appear for the relevant entrance examination and then a personal interview to get shortlisted. IIM Sambalpur accepts CAT scores for admission to its flagship MBA and doctoral courses

A step-by-step process for admission at IIM Sambalpur is given below:

Step-1: IIM Sambalpur Application Process 2024

For admission to the flagship MBA course of IIM Sambalpur, candidates are required to register themselves on the official website of CAT.

Candidates seeking admission to other IIM Sambalpur couses have to visit the official website of IIM Sambalpur and fill out the application form of the desired course.

Step-2: IIM Sambalpur Selection Rounds 2024

The selection rounds at IIM Sambalpur generally include the following stages:

Appearing for the relevant entrance examination
Shortlisting of candidates for Personal Interview round on the basis of marks secured in the entrance test and cut-off set by IIM Sambalpur
Personal Interview round of shortlisted candidates

Step-3: IIM Sambalpur Course Admission 2024

After the successful conduct of the personal interview round, a final merit list is prepared on the basis of the performance of the candidate in the interview and other IIM Sambalpur admission criteria.

Step-4: IIM Sambalpur Document Verification & Payment of Admission Fee 2024

The last step in the admission process of IIM Sambalpur is the verification of documents uploaded by shortlisted candidates. The candidates are required to pay the acceptance fee within the stipulated time to confirm their admission. The acceptance fee is adjusted towards the first instalment payable by the candidate after admission.

Q: Which is better IIM Jammu or IIM Sambalpur?

IIM Sambalpur was established in 2015. According to NIRF 2024, IIM Sambalpur is ranked 50 among the best Management institutes in India. MBA, Executive MBA, PhD, and Executive PhD programmes are available at IIM Sambalpur. The highest and average packages secured during IIM Sambalpur MBA placements 2024 stood at INR 23.5 LPA and INR 14.21 LPA, respectively.

IIM Jammu was established in 2016. IIM Jammu offers PG, Doctoral and Executive programmes to students in the field of Management. The two-year residential PGP, which grants MBA degrees to students after completion, is the flagship programme of IIM Jammu. As per the official placement report, the highest, average, and median package offered was INR 32 LPA, INR 14.01 LPA, and INR 13 LPA during IIM Jammu placements 2024, respectively.

From the above pointers, candidates can decide to which IIM they would like to take admission.

Q: What is the median stipend offered during IIM Sambalpur summer placements?

The overall and batch-wise median stipend offered during IIM Sambalpur MBA summer placements for the batch of 2022-24 are presented below:

Particulars	MBA Summer Placement Statistics (2022-24 Batch)
Overall median stipend	INR 40,000
Top 10% median stipend	INR 1,76,795
Top 25% median stipend	INR 1,19,600
Top 50% median stipend	INR 90,000

Further, a declining trend was witnessed in the median stipend offered over the past three batches during IIM Sambalpur MBA summer placements, which is presented below:

Particulars	MBA Summer Placements (2020-22 Batch)	MBA Summer Placements (2021-23 Batch)	MBA Summer Placements (2022-24 Batch)
Median stipend	INR 47,700	INR 45,000	INR 40,000

Q: What is the highest package offered during IIM Sambalpur placements?

The highest package offered during IIM Sambalpur MBA placements 2024 stood at INR 23.5 LPA. Further, the highest salary trends witnessed during IIM Sambalpur placements over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars

MBA Placement Statistics (2022)

MBA Placement Statistics (2023)

MBA Placement Statistics (2024)

Highest package

INR 26.19 LPA

INR 64.61 LPA (Domestic)

INR 64.15 LPA (International)

INR 23.5 LPA

Q: Who are the top recruiters during IIM Sambalpur summer placements?

The list of top recruiters during IIM Sambalpur MBA summer placements for the batch of 2022-24 is presented below:

IIM Sambalpur MBA Summer Placements 2022-24 Batch: Top Recruiters
EY	Swiggy
Cognizant	Manyavar
SBI	TCS
RBI	Decathlon
TVS	Gartner

Q: Who are the top recruiters during IIM Sambalpur placements?

The list of top recruiters during IIM Sambalpur placements 2024 is presented below:

IIM Sambalpur Placements 2024
Tata Power	Gartner
PwC	GMR
Deloitte	Axis Bank
EY	Vedanta
Cognizant	Adani

Q: How is the student life at IIM Sambalpur?

College life at IIM Sambalpur is a mix of extracurricular activities, academics, and personal growth. Life is hectic but never mundane. The academic curriculum is rigorous, but the faculty is helpful and supportive. Students have access to various resources, such as library, computer labs, etc. Students at IIM Sambalpur run a number of student committees and clubs. These clubs and communities provide students with an opportunity to pursue their interests and develop their skills. IIM Sambalpur helps students grow personally as well as professionally.

Q: Is IIM Sambalpur good for MBA?

IIM Sambalpur is on 58th position in the list of top 100 Management institutes in India, according to NIRF Ranking. The institute offers a two year residential MBA course admission to which is done through CAT, followed by a personal interview and the final merit list is prepared on the basis of the performance of the candidate in academics, CAT, Personal Interview and work experience, if any.

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Q: What is the fee for pursuing MBA from IIM Sambalpur?

The total tuition fee for the MBA programme which is also the flagship course of IIM Sambalpur is INR 14 lakh. The eligibility and selection criteria for the MBA programme is tabulated below:

Courses

Eligibility & Selection Criteria

Total Tuition Fees

MBA

Eligibility: Graduation with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST students)

Selection Criteria: CAT

INR 14 lakh

Q: What is the hostel fees at IIM Sambalpur?

IIM Sambalpur has three hostel buildings, two for boys and one for girls. The rooms are provided to the students of IIM Sambalpur on a twin-sharing basis. The campus is wifi enabled. For the purpose of students' leisure activities, each hostel has its own common room where televisions and table tennis equipment are installed.

At the moment, there is no provision for married students, which means they can't live in a hotel with their families. For students, staying at the dormitory is mandatory. In each dorm, essential equipment such as a washing machine, refrigerator, and TV are available.

Structure of Hostel fees are as follows :-

1) Hostel Charges

a) PGP- 1st Year :- INR 65,000

b) PGP- 2nd Year :- INR 65,000

2) Mess Charges

a) PGP- 1st Year :- INR 56,700

b) PGP- 2nd Year :- INR 56,700

Q: How is the campus of IIM Sambalpur?

The temporary campus of IIM Sambalpur is located between hills and farmlands, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Students at IIM Sambalpur run a number of student committees and clubs. Students spend their leisure time playing Cricket, Badminton and TT; visiting Sambalpur city in search of alternative cuisine; catching a movie at the last minute; or simply taking long walks in and around the campus. The normal day at IIM Sambalpur begins at 8.30 a.m. Each session lasts 75 minutes, with a 15-minute tea break in between. Classes, homework, presentations, and examinations dominate the lives of IIM Sambalpur students. In addition, students spend their free time attending activities hosted by organisations and committees.

Q: Is hostel available at IIM Sambalpur?

Yes, there are hostel buildings on campus. The institute's campus has three hostel buildings, two for boys and one for girls. Rooms are given to IIM Sambalpur students on a twin-sharing basis. The rooms are adequately ventilated and nicely furnished, with each student receiving a bed, almirah, mattress, study tables, and chairs. The cleaning crew is in charge of keeping the rooms clean on a daily basis. High-speed Wi-Fi is now available across the campus and may be accessed from any location. Each hostel also features a separate common area with a TV and table tennis amenities to meet the students' recreational needs.

Q: How can I apply for IIM Sambalpur?

To apply for IIM Sambalpur course admission, candidates are required to check the eligibility and selection criteria first and then apply to accordingly. For IIM Sambalpur MBA admission, the only way to apply is through CAT. Candidates have to visit the official website of CAT and regiter their candidature. To apply for other IIM Sambal courses, candidates can refer to the steps given below:

1. Visit the official website of IIM Sambalpur

2. Go to "Programs" and select the course you wish to apply for and then click on "Admission Process" or "How to Apply"

3. Click on "Apply now" option and register using a valid email id and phone number

4. Add all required details and upload relevant documents

5. Pay the application fee and click on "Submit"

The application fee for programmes offered at IIM Sambalpur is mentioned below:

Course	Application Fee
Executive MBA	INR 1,000
MBA for Working Professionals	INR 1,000
PhD	INR 590
Executive PhD	INR 2,360

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IIM Sambalpur is an integral part of the prestigious IIMs. According to student reviews on Shiksha, "Great opportunities are available at IIM, Sambalpur. The faculty and infrastructure are great." The institute is emerging as top Management institutes of the country. Students have remarked that the

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Yes, IIM sambalpur is good for placements. It has achieved 100% placements for the batch 2023.

The average package was increased from 13.20 LPA to 16.64 LPA.

The highest package was 64.61 LPA.

The highest international package was 64.15 LPA.

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