Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur (IIM Sambalpur)

#34th (NIRF 2025 with score 58.59) NIRF Management📍 Sambalpur, Odisha

Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur (IIM Sambalpur) Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs

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Avg Package

15.65 LPA

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Highest Pkg

48.6 LPA

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Institute Type

Public

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Total Courses

7 Courses

Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur (IIM Sambalpur) - Overview

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About Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur (IIM Sambalpur)

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The Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur (IIM Sambalpur) is an autonomous, premier public business school situated in Basantpur, near Sambalpur in Western Odisha. Founded in 2015 by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, the institution was established under the Indian Institutes of Management Act, 2017, and has been declared an Institute of National Importance. The campus is spread across picturesque terrain bordered by the Mahanadi river basin, providing a tranquil academic sanctuary coupled with cutting-edge digital infrastructure. Built under the national initiative to democratize elite management pedagogy beyond conventional metropolitan areas, IIM Sambalpur has established its standing through academic rigor, research output, industry-integrated executive education, and strong campus placements.

Explore the comprehensive list of courses offered by Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur (IIM Sambalpur), including detailed fee structures, specializations, and eligibility criteria:

Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur (IIM Sambalpur) Courses

7 Courses

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 21.13L - 29.63L

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates) or equivalent CGPA, alongside a valid qualifying score in the Common Admission Test (CAT).

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MBA in Business Analytics (MBA-BA)

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 17.25L - 8.70L

Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD) and valid CAT score. First year conducted at Delhi Centre, second year at Delhi Centre or optional dual-degree track at AIT Thailand.

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MBA for Working Professionals (Delhi Campus)

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 7.25L - 14L

Bachelor's degree in any discipline with minimum 3 years of professional/managerial experience; selection based on valid CAT/GMAT/GRE/IIMSAT score and Personal Interview.

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Executive MBA in FinTech & AI

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 5.10L - 9.55L

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification managerial, entrepreneurial, or professional experience; selection via Personal Interview.

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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Management and Public Policy

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 26.21L - 25.21L

Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent passing certificate in any discipline from a recognized board, selected via IIM Sambalpur entrance selection framework.

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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 6.49L - 25.97L

Class 12 (10+2) with Mathematics/Statistics as a subject, clearing the institutional selection test and interview.

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Doctoral Programme (Ph.D. in Management)

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 51.1K

Master's degree or Professional Qualification (CA/CS/CMA) with minimum 60% aggregate. Valid score in CAT/GRE/GMAT/GATE/JRF-UGC-CSIR.

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Course	Fee Range	Eligibility
Master of Business Administration (MBA) 1 specialization	₹ 21.13L - 29.63L Check Fee Details	Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates) or equivalent CGPA, alongside a valid qualifying score in the Common Admission Test (CAT).
MBA in Business Analytics (MBA-BA) 1 specialization	₹ 17.25L - 8.70L Check Fee Details	Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD) and valid CAT score. First year conducted at Delhi Centre, second year at Delhi Centre or optional dual-degree track at AIT Thailand.
MBA for Working Professionals (Delhi Campus) 1 specialization	₹ 7.25L - 14L Check Fee Details	Bachelor's degree in any discipline with minimum 3 years of professional/managerial experience; selection based on valid CAT/GMAT/GRE/IIMSAT score and Personal Interview.
Executive MBA in FinTech & AI 1 specialization	₹ 5.10L - 9.55L Check Fee Details	Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification managerial, entrepreneurial, or professional experience; selection via Personal Interview.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Management and Public Policy 1 specialization	₹ 26.21L - 25.21L Check Fee Details	Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent passing certificate in any discipline from a recognized board, selected via IIM Sambalpur entrance selection framework.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence 1 specialization	₹ 6.49L - 25.97L Check Fee Details	Class 12 (10+2) with Mathematics/Statistics as a subject, clearing the institutional selection test and interview.
Doctoral Programme (Ph.D. in Management) 1 specialization	₹ 51.1K Check Fee Details	Master's degree or Professional Qualification (CA/CS/CMA) with minimum 60% aggregate. Valid score in CAT/GRE/GMAT/GATE/JRF-UGC-CSIR.

Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur (IIM Sambalpur) Admissions

Admission Process Overview

Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.

Required Entrance Exams

Common Admission Test (CAT)

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum 50% marks in Bachelor's degree (45% for SC/ST/PwD) and qualifying CAT percentile criteria.

Admission Process

Stage 1: Shortlisting based on CAT cutoff percentiles. Stage 2: Personal Interview (PI) process through Common Admission Process (CAP) or institutional PI. Stage 3: Final composite score calculated using CAT score, PI performance, Class 10/12/UG academic marks, gender diversity, and work experience.

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Placement Statistics

Verified campus placements records for Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur (IIM Sambalpur)

Highest Package

₹48.6 LPA 106.8%

Average Package

₹15.7 LPA 10.1%

Median Package

₹15.0 LPA

Placement Rate

100%

Year-on-Year Placement Trend Comparison

Average Package Growth (LPA)

Batch 2025₹15.7 LPA

Batch 2024₹14.2 LPA

Highest Package Growth (LPA)

Batch 2025₹48.6 LPA

Batch 2024₹23.5 LPA

Top Recruiting Partners

9 Recruiters

Microsoft

Accenture

Deloitte

Axis Bank

ICICI Bank

Capgemini

Vedanta

Bajaj Allianz

34th (NIRF 2025 with score 58.59)

NIRF Management

32nd (National Top B-Schools)

IIRF Management

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Publishing Agency	Ranking / Rating
NIRF Management	34th (NIRF 2025 with score 58.59)
IIRF Management	32nd (National Top B-Schools)

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Information regarding scholarships and financial aid opportunities provided by the institute.

Available Scholarships

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Award Amount
Central Sector Scholarship Scheme of Top Class Education	Meritorious SC and ST students whose parental annual income does not exceed statutory Ministry of Social Justice limits.	Full tuition fee reimbursement, living allowance, and academic book grants.
Need-Based Financial Assistance (NBFA)	Registered full-time MBA students facing extreme socio-economic distress, subject to verification of family income criteria.	Partial to complete waiver of tuition fees per semester.

Campus Infrastructure

Campus Infrastructure & Facilities

Smart Multi-Tier Classrooms

Equipped with interactive digital teaching podiums, high-definition recording cameras, and dual projection suites configured for hybrid pedagogy.

Modern Residential Hostels

Fully air-conditioned hostel towers with Wi-Fi, round-the-clock security, automated laundry, dining facilities, and recreational spaces.

I-Hub Incubation Centre

Institutional entrepreneurship and startup incubation facility assisting founders with mentor networks, technical architecture, and seed funding support.

Central Learning Resource Centre

Digital library housing thousands of global management journals, Bloomberg terminals, EBSCO, ScienceDirect, and CMIE databases.

Hostel & Accommodation

Campus Gallery

Campus

Infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions

According to the official fee notifications for Batch 2026-28 and Batch 2025-27, the total two-year fee for Indian students in the MBA program is Rs 21,13,000 (comprising Rs 10,64,000 for Year 1 and Rs 10,49,000 for Year 2, inclusive of course fees, student activity charges, mess deposits, and refundable caution deposit). For NRI/Foreign students, the total fee is Rs 29,63,000.

IIM Sambalpur has a sanctioned intake of 300 seats for its flagship two-year MBA program, 70 seats for MBA in Business Analytics, 60 seats for MBA for Working Professionals (Delhi Campus), 60 seats for Executive MBA in FinTech & AI, and 90 seats each for the B.S. programs.

For Indian students on the domestic route, the total two-year program fee is Rs 17,25,000 (Rs 8,70,000 in Year 1 and Rs 8,55,000 in Year 2 at the Delhi Centre). Students opting for the second-year dual degree at AIT Thailand pay Rs 8,70,000 for Year 1 plus 4,13,100 THB directly for the AIT Year 2 curriculum.

The total program fee for the 2-year Executive MBA in FinTech & AI conducted with NAL Academy is Rs 9,55,000 (broken down as Rs 50,000 enrolment fee, Rs 1,50,000 across Terms I to VI, and Rs 5,000 alumni fee), along with a refundable security deposit of Rs 10,000.

Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA in Business Analytics (MBA-BA), MBA for Working Professionals (Delhi Campus), Executive MBA in FinTech & AI, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Management and Public Policy

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Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur - Institute Overview

IIM Sambalpur Institutional Summary
Parameter	Official Institute Specification
Establishment Year	2015 (Operationalized as 19th IIM)
Institutional Status	Institute of National Importance (IIM Act, 2017)
NIRF Ranking 2025	Rank 34 (Management Category, Score: 58.59)
Flagship Program	Master of Business Administration (2-Year Full-Time MBA)
MBA Intake Capacity	300 Seats (Flagship MBA)
Flagship 2-Year Total MBA Fee	Rs 21,13,000 (Indian Students) / Rs 29,63,000 (NRI Students)
Campus Locations	Main Campus: Basantpur, Sambalpur; Satellite Centre: ISID Campus, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi
Global Memberships	EFMD Global, AACSB Member Network, BGA, PRME

From its inception, the governance philosophy of IIM Sambalpur has been shaped by the core pillars of Innovation, Integrity, and Inclusiveness. The institute delivers an experiential curriculum led by academic researchers and veteran industry practitioners. Beyond standard lecture delivery, the academic framework incorporates live business simulations, capstone consulting assignments, international student exchanges, and field immersion modules. Candidates exploring management degrees can verify complete fee tables on the IIM Sambalpur Course Fees page.

The campus infrastructure at Basantpur includes smart classrooms, high-speed fiber connectivity, modern residential blocks, an incubation facility known as I-Hub, and fully computerized digital libraries. To discover more about the residential amenities, sports centers, and dining arrangements, refer to the IIM Sambalpur Campus Facilities section.

Admissions to postgraduate management seats are determined through national tests such as CAT, followed by personal evaluation rounds. Full screening policies are published under the IIM Sambalpur Admission Process page, with qualifying score distributions indexed on the CAT Cutoffs portal. Recruiter relationships, summer stipends, and executive career paths are documented in the Placements and Careers guide.