B.S. in Management and Public Policy 

at IIM Sambalpur, Sambalpur

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.

Check here IIM Sambalpur placement statistics 2024 compared with other IIMs such as IIM Amritsar, IIM Sirmaur and IIM Bodh Gaya:

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:

The highest stipend offered and secured during IIM Sambalpur summer placements 2025 for the batch of 2024-26 are presented below:

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.

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.

Work experince accounts for 15% weightage during the preparation of final merit list. The marks alloted to students with work experience of n number of months is presented here:

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.

The batch-wise average package received during IIM Sambalpur placements this year as compared with previous two years is presented here: