IIM Sambalpur

Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur which is popularly known as IIM Sambalpur is a public business school located in Sambalpur, Odisha, India. The institute was established in August 2015 and the first batch of students was enrolled in September 2015. 

The present campus of IIM Sambalpur is situated at Sambalpur University Campus, Jyoti Vihar, Sambalpur, Odisha. It is a temporary campus that houses an academic block with advanced classrooms, a library resource center, hostel blocks, an auditorium, and canteens. 

The institute has been allotted over 237 acres in Basantpur, for the permanent campus by the Odisha state government. IIM Sambalpur was under the mentorship of IIM Indore until the appointment of its independent director. The institute is now headed by Prof. Mahadeo Jaiswal. 

IIM Sambalpur offers advanced management programs, including a two-year Master of Business Administration (MBA), Executive MBA, MBA for Working Professionals, Ph.D., Executive Ph.D., and MDP Programs. These management programs are designed based on three governing principles: innovation, inclusion, and integrity. 

Admission for all management programs follows corresponding admission processes and eligibility criteria. The Common Admission Test (CAT) Score is a major requirement for applying to all academic programs at IIM Sambalpur. Total seats are further categorized, with the institute accepting admission based on different categories. 

IM Sambalpur MBA Admission 2024 will be conducted through the Common Admission Process (CAP) along with 8 other new IIMs. The institute shortlists students based on their CAT Percentile for the CAP. 

Shortlisted candidates will be called for Personal Interviews. IIM Sambalpur's final MBA merit list will be prepared based on CAT Score (30% weightage), Personal Interview (25%), and Overall Profile (45%). The minimum IIM Sambalpur cutoff in CAT 2023 for MBA admission is expected to be 92%, for the general category students. 

For NC-OBC, EWS, SC, and ST category candidates, the CAT 2023 IIM Sambalpur Cut-off is 70, 74, 54, and 40 percentile respectively. For female candidates and candidates with a minimum work experience of 12 months, the IIM Sambalpur CAT 2023 cut-off percentile is 80.

The IIM Sambalpur MBA fee is INR 17.86 lakhs, which includes INR 12 as the tuition fee for the two-year program. The institute offers Need-Based scholarships, along with various government scholarships, and assists students in availing bank loans during the admission process.   

IIM Sambalpur offers placement for MBA students with amazing salary packages. During the 2023 placement season, the 7^th MBA batch of 2021-23, comprising 167 students, has achieved a 100% placement record. The average package was INR 16.64 LPA, while the highest salary package secured this year was an impressive INR 64.61 LPA. 

IIM Sambalpur's mission is to create knowledge in management and business through impactful research and collaboration while imparting managerial skill sets, including functional, communication, analytical, leadership, and collaborative skills, among the students.

IIM Sambalpur Highlights

Particulars	Statistics
IIM Sambalpur Established Year	2015
Campus Size	200 acres
MBA students Intake	300
MBA Fees	INR 17.86 Lakh
NIRF Ranking 2023	58
Number of Courses	5
Total Faculty	29
Highest Package	INR 64.61 LPA (2023)
Top Recruiters	Bajaj Allianz, TA Digital, ZS Associates, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Amul, Vedanta, Adani, Microsoft, Capgemini, Gartner, Cognizant.

IIM Sambalpur MBA Fee Structure

Below are list of IIM Sambalpur MBA Fee Structure in the table format for better understanding: 

Courses	Course Fee
MBA	INR 17.86 lakhs
Executive MBA	INR 12 lakhs
MBA-Working Professionals	INR 14 lakhs
Ph.D.	NIL
Executive Ph.D.	INR 5.5 lakhs

IIM Sambalpur Admission 2024

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) at IIM Sambalpur is a two-year residential program, which aims to groom the participants as globally responsible business leaders with an intense capacity to learn and adapt to national and international business conditions. 

IIM Sambalpur MBA Admission 2024 will be conducted through the Common Admission Process (CAP) along with other new IIMs. The institute shortlists students based on their CAT 2023 percentile and shortlisted candidates will be invited to appear for CAP PI. 

The overall CAT Cutoff for MBA admission to IIM Sambalpur is expected to remain at 92% for the general category students. In the MBA final merit list, the CAT Percentile score is assigned a weightage of 30%, while the Personal Interview carries a weightage of 25%, and the Overall Profile holds a weightage of 45%. 

On the other hand, IIM Sambalpur Executive MBA admission is based on valid CAT/GMAT/GRE/IIMSAT scores. Candidates who hold a Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks and 3 years of full-time managerial, entrepreneurial, or professional work experience are eligible to apply for the two-year Executive MBA Program at the institute. The final selection to the program is based on Personal Interviews, academic qualifications, and relevant work experience.

IIM Sambalpur offers regular and executive Ph.D. programs. Admissions are based on valid CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/JRF (UGC/CSIR) scores, followed by a Research Aptitude Test (IIMSRAT) and Personal Interviews. Work experience, past academic records, research publications, and reference letters are also considered in the final selection.

Details of IIM Sambalpur Admission 2024 for all courses are provided below; 

IIM Sambalpur MBA admission 2024 

• Register for CAT 2023 and apply to IIM Sambalpur MBA in the same application form.
• Applicants will be shortlisted for IIM Sambalpur MBA admission 2024 based on their CAT 2023 percentile. 
• The shortlisted candidates will be called for CAP PI.
• IIM Sambalpur MBA admission 2024 will be based on candidates’ CAT percentile, PI score, and overall Profile.

IIM Sambalpur Executive MBA admission 2024

• Interested candidates can apply for the program through the official website of IIM Sambalpur.
• Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria will be called for personal Interviews at IIM Sambalpur.
• The final selection will be based on the Personal Interview, Academic Qualification, Relevant Work Experience, and SOP.

IIM Sambalpur Ph.D./Executive Ph.D. admission 2024

• Fill out the Ph.D. application form available on the IIM Sambalpur website. 
• Candidates will be shortlisted based on their scores in the qualifying examination.
• The shortlisted candidates will be called to appear for the personal interviews at IIM Sambalpur. 
• Performance in the personal interviews, Academic Qualifications, Relevant Work Experience, and SOP submitted by the candidate will be considered while preparing the final merit list.

IIM Sambalpur CAT Cut off

IIM Sambalpur admission to the two-year MBA Program is based on CAT Scores. The institute considers both sectional as well as overall cutoffs in CAT. Candidates who secure above the minimum IIM Sambalpur cut-off in the CAT sectional percentile, and overall percentile, will be considered for shortlisting for the CAP PI round. 

IIM Sambalpur CAT 2023 cut-off is expected to be 92 percentile for the general category male students. There are three sections in the CAT Exam, VARC, DILR, and QA. The expected category-wise minimum cut-offs of the CAT percentile for shortlisting candidates for IIM Sambalpur MBA admission are mentioned in the table below.

Category	Overall	QA	VARC	DILR
General	92	70	70	70
NC-OBC	74	45	45	45
EWS	70	40	40	40
SC	54	35	35	35
ST	40	32.5	25	25
DAP	40	32.5	25	25

For your information, the institute has established distinct cut-offs for female candidates and candidates with over 12 months of work experience. The table below presents the IIM Sambalpur cut-off for both categories;

Criteria	Overall CAT Cut off	Sectional CAT Cut off
Female Candidates	80	65
Candidates with 12 months of work experience	80	65

IIM Sambalpur MBA Admission Criteria

We have discussed the admission procedure and cut-off criteria of the MBA Program at IIM Sambalpur. Now, let’s review the final admission criteria that the institute adopted for MBA admissions.

During the final selection round, the institute will determine the final number of students for admission based on the minimum cut-off set for each category. 

The final composite score is calculated by incorporating several parameters such as CAT percentile, PI score, overall profile, and gender diversity.

The weightage assigned for all the components included in IIM Sambalpur MBA admission criteria is mentioned below:

Components	Weightage
CAT Percentile	30%
Personal Interview	25%
Academic Profile	15%
Work Experience	15%
Gender Diversity	15%

IIM Sambalpur MBA Application Process

How to apply for an MBA at IIM Sambalpur? IIM Sambalpur MBA application process is given below:

• The MBA application process will commence with the Common Admission Test (CAT) Registration.
• Interested candidates must visit the official website and register for CAT before the last date.
• Complete the application form with all the required details and upload the supporting documents. 
• Select the IIM Sambalpur MBA Program in the same application form. 
• After confirming the details, submit the application form by paying the CAT application fee. 

IIM Sambalpur Scholarships

IIM Sambalpur offers Need-Based Financial Assistance (NBFA) for meritorious and needy students. Eligible students are offered a scholarship amount based on their academic performance, annual family income, and other relevant factors. Other IIM Sambalpur Scholarships are mentioned below;

• Need-Based Financial Assistance (NBFA)
• Scholarship for Top Class Education of Students with Disabilities
• Top Class Education Scholarship Scheme for SC Students
• National Fellowship & Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students
• PRERANA- Post-Matric Scholarship for SC
• Prof. Ghanshyam Dash Scholarship for Higher Education
• Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Senapati Scholarship

Have a detailed look at the Need-Based Financial Assistance offered at IIM Sambalpur. 

Need-Based Financial Assistance (NBFA)

Need-Based Financial Assistance (NBFA) is one of the most popular financial assistance under IIM Sambalpur Scholarships. It provides financial support to meritorious MBA students based on their academic progress and annual family income. The scholarship amount is provided in the form of a tuition fee waiver. The details of the Need-Based Financial Assistance available at IIM Sambalpur are as mentioned below:

Annual Family Income Range	Scholarship Amount
Up to INR 1.50 lakh	100% tuition fee waiver
INR 1.50 lakh-INR 3 lakh	75% tuition fee waiver
INR 3 lakh-INR 4.5 lakh	50% tuition fee waiver

IIM Sambalpur Placements

IIM Sambalpur Placement Process is characterized by two phases - Summer Internship Placements for the first-year MBA batch and final placements for the graduating MBA batch. The summer internship process is conducted in late November or early December.

The final placement process for the graduating MBA batch is conducted in two stages. During the first stage, recruiters interview students with prior work experience and offer them mid-level managerial positions and the second stage is the final placement drive, which happens around February. 

IIM Sambalpur’s 2021-23 MBA batch achieved a 100% placement record. The highest and the average salary packages were INR 64.61 LPA and INR 16.64 LPA, respectively. Female students excelled in the placement drive, with an average salary of INR 18.25 LPA, while male candidates had an average of INR 15 LPA. 

IIM Sambalpur placements 2023 witnessed participation from over 130 recruiters. Top recruiters at the placements include Microsoft, Tolaram, Adani, Vedanta, Micron, Aditya Birla, Jindal Group, Amul, GMR group, Amazon, Accenture, Cognizant, ICICI, Deloitte, EY, PwC, Gartner, Mercedes Benz, Bennett & Coleman, Crisil, Capgemini and many more. 

MBA students were offered roles in the Finance, Marketing, Sales, General Management, and Operations sectors. The BFSI sector recruited the highest number of students, while the maximum offers came from the Sales and Marketing domain (27%) followed by the General Management domain (21%). 

The roles offered include Management Consultant, Functional Consultant, Product Manager, Senior Analyst, Research and Advisory, Business Analyst, Team Lead, and Senior Consultant, among others.

IIM Sambalpur Placements Highlights:

Particulars	Placement Statistics 2023
Number of Recruiters	130+
Number of Students	167
Highest Package (Domestic)	INR 64.61 LPA
Highest Package (International)	INR 64.15 LPA
Average Package	INR 16.63 LPA
Female Average Package	INR 18.25 LPA
Male Average Package	INR 15 LPA
Top 50% Average Package	INR 20.59 LPA
Top 25% Average Package	INR 25.19 LPA
Top 10% Average Package	INR 31.69 LPA
Median Package	INR 16 LPA
Top Sector	BFSI
Top Recruiters	Adani, Microsoft, Capgemini, Gartner, Cognizant, Amul, Vedanta, Deloitte

IIM Sambalpur Sector-Wise Placements

During the final placements in 2023, MBA students were offered positions in the Finance, Marketing, Sales, General Management, and Operations sectors. The highest number of offers came from the BFSI Sector (30%). 

IIM Sambalpur Sector-Wise Placements 2023 details are as follows:

Sector	Students Placed
BFSI	30%
IT/ITES	26%
Manufacturing	14%
Consulting	9%
E-Commerce	5%
Fintech	4%
Logistics & Supply Chain	4%
FMCG/FMCD	3%
Conglomerate	2%
Retail	2%
Operations	1%

Sector	CTC Range
FMCG	INR 15 - 19 LPA
BFSI	INR 12.4 - 21 LPA
Manufacturing	INR 10.5 - 23 LPA
Consulting	INR 10 - 20 LPA
IT	INR 8.5 - 18.1 LPA
Others	INR 9 - 64 LPA

IIM Sambalpur Summer Internship Placements 2024

IIM Sambalpur Summer Internship Placements 2024 concluded for the 2022-24 MBA batch with a 100% placement record. The highest and average stipend offered during the internship drive were INR 2 lakh and INR 65K per month, respectively. 

More than 50 recruiters participated, including 36 first-time recruiters. Top recruiters during the summer internship drive include Adani, Vedanta, Aditya Birla, SBI Life Insurance, RBI, Cognizant, ICICI, EY, Gartner, HDFC, Dice, V-Guard, Daimler, Parry Enterprises, and many more.

IIM Sambalpur Summer Internship Placements 2024 Highlights

Particulars	Internship Statistics 2024
Number of Students	193
Number of Recruiters	50+
Highest Stipend	INR 2 Lakhs
Average Stipend	INR 65.382 K
Median Stipend	INR 40 K
Top 50% Average Stipend	INR 1.02 Lakhs
Top 25% Average Stipend	INR 1.35 Lakhs
Top 10% Average Stipend	INR 1.83 Lakhs
Female Average Stipend	INR 69.255 K
Male Average Stipend	INR 63.309 K
Top Recruiters	Adani, Cognizant, EY, Vedanta, ICICI

IIM Sambalpur Placements Top Recruiters

Tolaram	Vedanta	Adani
Microsoft	Amazon	S & P Global
Amul	Capgemini	The Times Group
Cognizant	Deloitte	Crisil
EY	HDFC Bank	Gartner
ICICI Bank	L & T Technology Services	Infosys BPM
Axis Bank	Aditya Birla GRASIM	Lowe’s
Micron	TATA Power	Reliance Retail
Accenture	Jindal Steel & Power	TVS

IIM Sambalpur Infrastructure and Facilities

IIM Sambalpur's present campus is situated at Sambalpur University Campus, Jyoti Vihar, Sambalpur, Odisha. It is a temporary campus that houses an academic block with advanced classrooms, a library resource center, hostel blocks, an auditorium, and canteens. 

Nestled amid serene landscapes, life at IIM Sambalpur revolves around rigorous academic schedules managed by the diligent Acadcom. Students unwind through the dynamic Cultural and Sports Committees, promoting a vibrant campus atmosphere. Classes commence sharply at 8.30 A.M. 

The campus library remains busy post-classes, attesting to the student's commitment to learning. Weekly 'TALKAHOLICS' discussions encourage intellectual interaction among students, while recreational activities such as cricket, badminton, table tennis, and city visits are also a part of student community life at the institute. 

Even though it’s a temporary campus, IIM Sambalpur Infrastructure and facilities are top-notch, ensuring students have access to all they need for a fulfilling college experience. Let’s go through the available facilities at IIM Sambalpur.

IIM Sambalpur Facilities Highlights

• Advanced classrooms
• Sports facilities
• Gym
• Accommodation 
• Healthcare Facilities
• Mess and Cafeteria
• Library
• Auditorium
• Laboratory
• Wi-Fi Campus

Classrooms

IIM Sambalpur has classrooms with the capacity to accommodate 60 students, equipped with the latest technology and high-speed internet connectivity. All the classrooms are equipped with fixed projectors and advanced sound systems. They also have video conferencing facilities. It is also the first institute to implement the idea of a flip classroom, a learning environment where much of the learning happens outside the classroom, within the industry premises.

Hostel

There are three hostel buildings inside the IIM Sambalpur campus. Two of them are for boys and one for girls. The students are provided with rooms on a sharing basis. The rooms are properly ventilated and well furnished with beds, almirah, and study tables. High-speed Wi-Fi is available which is accessible from anywhere within the campus premises. Each hostel building has a separate common room where a TV and table tennis facilities are incorporated to serve the recreational needs of the students. The hostels also have common facilities and are equipped with all the requirements for the residing members to utilize. The hostel fee ranges from INR 2.43 lakhs per year covering all essential services like mess, laundry, Wi-Fi, etc. 

Library

IIM Sambalpur Library features rich resources with reliable information on subjects relating to management, business, and related areas. It is fully automated and uses the most advanced library management systems. The library has selected reference materials on general interest topics and also offers an extensive collection of more than 153,000 articles, 80 journals, and 148,302 book titles from world-renowned publishers. It also offers a wide variety selection of databases, reference titles, theses, and other materials. Students can also get access to e-resources like JSTOR, EBSCO, Ebrary, and ISID.

Sports Facilities 

IIM Sambalpur has both indoor and outdoor sports facilities. The list of sports facilities available at the institute is given below:

• Basketball court
• Badminton court
• Cricket ground
• Tennis court
• Table Tennis
• Gym

IT Resources

IIM Sambalpur IT resources provide uninterrupted internet connectivity throughout the campus, including the hostel buildings. The high-speed internet connection, and the Wi-Fi service that is accessible on the campus as well as in hostels make life at the institute much easier. Uninterrupted connectivity ensures the academic community can access the internet and connect to the institute network from anywhere on campus.

Faculty

The institute’s permanent faculty of IIM Sambalpur includes both experienced and recent doctoral graduates. All of the full-time faculty members have earned their PhDs or are Fellows at top institutes. Experienced faculties from top IIMs and other prestigious business schools in India and abroad visit the campus often ensuring the students receive quality management education. To bring industry experience to the campus, experts from leading companies are also invited as visiting faculty.

Frequently Asked Questions about IIM Sambalpur

Q. What kind of management programs are available at IIM Sambalpur?

Ans. IIM Sambalpur offers advanced management programs, including a two-year Master of Business Administration (MBA), Executive MBA, MBA for Working Professionals, Ph.D., Executive Ph.D., and MDP programs.

Q. What is the ranking of IIM Sambalpur?

Ans. IIM Sambalpur has been ranked 58^th by NIRF 2023 rankings among the top management institutes in India.

Q. How good are placements at IIM Sambalpur?

Ans. In the 2023 placement drive at IIM Sambalpur, more than 130 companies visited the campus and offered jobs to a total of 167 students. The average CTC recorded was INR 16.63 LPA and the highest CTC was INR 64.61 LPA. Female students achieved an average salary of INR 18.25 LPA, while male candidates had an average of INR 15 LPA. 

Q. What is the MBA cut-off of IIM Sambalpur?

Ans. IIM Sambalpur CAT cut-off for MBA admission is 92 percentile overall and 70 percentile for sectional.

Q. What is the average salary offered at IIM Sambalpur?

Ans. The average salary offered at IIM Sambalpur is INR 16.63 LPA according to the 2023 final placement. 

Q. What is the cost of pursuing an MBA at IIM Sambalpur?

Ans. The fee for the MBA program at IIM Sambalpur is INR 17.86 Lakhs.

Q. How can I get selected for IIM Sambalpur?

Ans. Interested candidates will have to appear for the CAT and score above the minimum IIM Sambalpur cut-off to get shortlisted for the personal interview. The final selection will be based on the CAT Score, PI score, and Overall Profile of the candidate.

Q. How many MBA seats are there in IIM Sambalpur?

Ans. IIM Sambalpur's intake of the MBA 2023-25 batch is around 300. 

Q. Is IIM Sambalpur good for an MBA?

Ans. IIM Sambalpur is one of the youngest IIMs, established in 2015. It has been ranked 58^th in the latest NIRF 2023 top management college rankings. In 2023 placements, the highest salary increased to INR 64.61 LPA, and the average salary remained at INR 16.63 LPA which is very decent considering the MBA total course fee of INR 17.86 lakhs.

Q. Is CAT compulsory for admission to the IIM Sambalpur Executive MBA program?

Ans. Apart from CAT Exam score, IIM Sambalpur also considers GRE/GATE or IIM SAT score for shortlisting candidates for the Executive MBA program. Further, shortlisted candidates will be called to participate in the Personal Interview round.

Q. How is the hostel at IIM Sambalpur?

Ans. IIM Sambalpur has 3 hostel buildings with 2 being dedicated to boys and 1 for girls. Hostelers are provided rooms on a sharing basis. The rooms are well-ventilated and fully furnished having beds, almirah, study tables, and chairs. The hostels are equipped with high-speed internet and table tennis rooms for recreation. Housekeeping staff maintains the cleanliness of the premises regularly.

Q. Does IIM Sambalpur offer scholarships?

Ans. Yes, IIM Sambalpur offers Need-Based Financial Assistance to MBA students. It also offers grants to Ph.D. students. 

Q. What are the exams accepted for IIM Sambalpur Ph.D. admissions?

Ans. IIM Sambalpur accepts valid GRE/GATE/GMAT/JRF (UGC/CSIR) scores for Ph.D. admission. However, if the candidate has not appeared for any of these exams, then they can appear for the Research Aptitude Test (IIMSAT), conducted by IIM Sambalpur.

Q. How much stipend is offered to the Ph.D. candidates at IIM Sambalpur?

Ans. IIM Sambalpur offers fellowship grants to Ph.D. students that cover all academic expenses including tuition, computer, library, medical insurance, placement, and alumni fees. The fellowship amount is INR 35k per month for the first 2 years and INR 40k after submitting the TAC-approved thesis proposal.

Q. Does IIM Sambalpur offer accommodation facilities to Ph.D. students?

Ans. IIM Sambalpur Ph.D. is a full-time residential program, accommodating bachelor students in the hostels and providing houses on the permanent campus for married students.