Of total 363 graduates admitted across both the MBA programmes, 186 which is constituting 51.24% of the batch, hold engineering degrees.
IIM Sambalpur, among India’s fastest-growing IIMs, continues to raise the bar in academic excellence and diversity. In its latest admissions for the 2025–27 cycle, the institute has reported a near-equal mix of engineering and non-engineering backgrounds across its flagship MBA and newly introduced MBA in Business Analytics (MBA-BA) programmes. Of the 363 students admitted, 51.24% come from engineering backgrounds while 48.76% are non-engineers—marking a balanced cohort. Notably, the MBA-BA batch stands out with 100% prior work experience, reinforcing its industry readiness in the era of digital transformation.
Of the total 363 graduates admitted across both the MBA programmes, 186 which is constituting 51.24% of the batch, hold engineering degrees. While non-engineers students account for the remaining 48.76%. The preference for technical background is evident in the MBA in Business Analytics (MBA-BA) programme, where the engineering cohort comprises of 61.70%. However, the flagship MBA programme, reports a near-equal distribution with the split is exactly 50:50, marking 49.68% of graduates from engineering and 50.32% from non-engineering students.
Additionally, the MBA-BA cohort stands out for its industry readiness, as 100% of the cohort possess prior work experience, thereby increasing the practical orientation and applicability of the programme in the evolving business environment. In terms of geographical diversity, the batch comes from almost all states and union territories of India, including the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. In terms of state of domicile, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh account for 13% and 12% of the incoming batch.
Prof. Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director of IIM Sambalpur, said in his welcome speech:
India has grown from the 10th largest economy to the 4th largest because of big programs like Digital India, Skill India, and Make in India. Now, he wants to add one more idea – “Brand in India.”
He said their goal is to make Sambalpur the first sustainable city in the world, and they need government help for this. As a modern IIM, they want to create leaders who are not only looking for jobs but also creating jobs with an entrepreneurial mindset.
IIM Sambalpur has done many new things:
Almost equal number of men and women in MBA admissions
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 |
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.
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Further he added, “our three ’I’ values, Innovation, Integrity, and Inclusiveness rooted in Indian philosophy, guide us in transforming education with a purpose. And our 3D action lens, Digitalisation, Decarbonisation, and Democratisation of business ensures we are future-ready. IIM Sambalpur is not just producing managers, but responsible leaders capable of shaping a sustainable and inclusive Viksit Bharat by 2037, not 2047.”
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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 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.