IIM Sambalpur Admission 2025: Eligibility, Application Process & Dates

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Maimil Maiti Maimil Maiti | Sep 30, 2024
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Updated on - Sep 30, 2024

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  • 13 July 2024 :

    GATE 2025 exam date has been scheduled for Feb 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025.

IIM Sambalpur admission 2025 will commence for MBA courses after the CAT 2024 examination. The CAT 2024 registrations have been completed and the examination will be conducted on November 24, 2024.

The university offers admission to various postgraduate, doctoral, certificate, dual degree and MDP courses like MBA, MBA-Ex, MBA for Working Professionals, PhD, Executive PhD, PhD-DBA, MDP, and FPIM certificate courses.

Aspiring candidates can visit the official website to complete the Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur application form for various courses. The eligibility criteria for IIM Sambalpur for the MBA courses are based on a valid CAT scores, counselling, and personal interview.

IIM Sambalpur course admission is based on the candidate's academic scores and entrance exam rank. Given below are more information on the IIM Sambalpur admission 2025, including the eligibility criteria, selection process, fee details, and admission dates.

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IIM Sambalpur Admission Dates 2025

The IIM Sambalpur admission 2025 for the MBA course will be based on the CAT exams. The important dates related to the Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur admission process and entrance exams are given below.

Events Dates
CAT 2024 Admit Card November 05, 2024
CAT 2024 Examination November 24, 2024
CAT 2024 Result Date January 10, 2025 (Tentative)

IIM Sambalpur Admission Process 2025

IIM Sambalpur offers three-year full-time MBA programs, three doctorate, one MBA dual degree and one MDP program in various specialisations. 

More details including IIM Sambalpur admission process details are elaborated below.

  • Step 1: Register and appear for the CAT examinations- The admission process for IIM Sambalpur begins with the CAT registration process. 
  • Step 2: Applying for Choice of Course -
    • Once the CAT exams are over, the application forms are released on the IIM Sambalpur official website.
    • Students log in and fill in the application form for their choice of courses.
    • A submission deadline is decided on or before which the students are required to submit their admission forms.
    • The application fee varies from course to course.
  • Step 3: Shortlisting for the Personal Interview (PI) Process-  After students are selected for their CAT scores, a Group discussion and Personal Interview (PI) Process is conducted online for all the participating IIMs in the Common Admission Process (CAP).

The cutoff criteria for shortlisting the candidates for the PI Process are as follows-

Categories Verbal and Reading Comprehension Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning Quantitative Aptitude Percentile  Total Percentile
General 70 70 70 92
SC 35 35 35 54
ST 25 25 32.5 40
  • Step 4: Merit List Preparation- The final step of selection is preparing and releasing a merit list of students. 
    • The merit list is prepared by awarding a composite score to students. 
    • Details about the weightage given for various particulars for the MBA course are tabulated below.
Particulars Weightage
CAT Score 30%
Personal Interview 25%
Academic Profile  15% (Class 10 - 2%
Class 12 - 5%
Graduation - 8%)
Work Experience 15%
Diversity (for Female and Transgender students) 15%
Total 100%
  • Step 5: Offer Acceptance- Students are required to accept the IIM Sambalpur MBA admission offer on or before the deadline set by the institute.

IIM Sambalpur MBA Admission 2025

IIM Sambalpur offers two-year full-time management programs - MBA, MBA for Executives (MBA-Ex) and Masters of Business Administration (MBA) for Working Professionals - Delhi campus.

More details including Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur eligibility criteria, selection criteria and other details are given below.

Course Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
MBA Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks or above (45% for SC, ST and PwD students)

Valid CAT scores + GDPI
Executive MBA Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks or above (45% for SC, ST and PwD students) + Minimum 5 years of Work Experience post graduation (1 year relaxation given if a student has at least 1-year field experience outside India) Based on Merit and Composite Score given while making the merit list 
Masters of Business Administration (MBA) for Working Professionals - Delhi campus Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks or above + Minimum 3 years of Work Experience post graduation as on the last date of MBA-WP applications Based on Merit and Composite Score given while making the merit list
MBA in FinTech Management (Dual Degree) Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks or above + Minimum 3 years of Work Experience post graduation Based on Personal Interview round scores and merit

IIM Sambalpur MBA Course Fees

Displayed in the table below are the fee details during IIM Sambalpur admission 2025 to MBA courses.

  • IIM Sambalpur MBA Course Fees for Indian Nationals

The total program fee is INR 21.01 Lakhs for two years.

Particulars Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fee INR 7,00,000 INR 7,00,000
Hostel Fee INR 2,25,000 INR 2,25,000
SAC Activity Charges INR 25,000 INR 25,000
Placement Facilitation Charges INR 25,000 INR 25,000
Mess Charges INR 63,000 INR 63,000
Alumni Charges - INR 5000
Caution Deposit (Refundable) INR 20,0000 -
Total INR 10,58,000 INR 10,43,000
  • IIM Sambalpur MBA Course Fees for NRI Students

The total program fee is INR 29.51 Lakhs for two years.

Particulars Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fee INR 10,50,000 INR 10,50,000
Hostel Fee INR 3,00,000 INR 3,00,000
SAC Activity Charges INR 25,000 INR 25,000
Placement Facilitation Charges INR 25,000 INR 25,000
Mess Charges INR 63,000 INR 63,000
Alumni Charges - INR 5000
Caution Deposit (Refundable) INR 20,0000 -
Total INR 14,83,000 INR 14,68,000

IIM Sambalpur MBA-Ex Course Fees

The following table exhibits the fee details during IIM Sambalpur admission 2025 to Post Graduate Program for Executives (MBAEx) course. 

  • IIM Sambalpur MBA-Ex Course Fees (Regular)

The total program fee is INR 12 Lakhs for two years.

Fee Details Amount for MBA-Ex course
Term 1 Instalment INR 2,00,000
Term 2 Instalment INR 2,00,000
Term 3 Instalment INR 2,00,000
Term 4 Instalment INR 2,00,000
Term 5 Instalment INR 2,00,000
Term 6 Instalment INR 2,00,000
  • IIM Sambalpur MBA-Ex Course Fees for Company-Sponsored Candidates

The total program fee is INR 7 Lakhs.

Fee Details Tenure-Wise Amount for MBA-Ex course
At the time of Registration INR 1,75,000
After 6 months of Registration INR 1,75,000
After 12 months of Registration INR 1,75,000
After 18 months of Registration INR 1,75,000

IIM Sambalpur Masters of Business Administration (MBA) for Working Professionals - Delhi campus Course Fees

Refer to the table below for the fee details that students pay during the IIM Sambalpur admission process 2025 for the Masters of Business Administration (MBA) for Working Professionals - Delhi campus course. 

The total program fee is INR 14 Lakhs for 2 years.

Fee Details Amount for MBA-WP course
Offer Acceptance Fee INR 50,000
Term 1 Instalment INR 2,25,000
Term 2 Instalment INR 2,25,000
Term 3 Instalment INR 2,25,000
Term 4 Instalment INR 2,25,000
Term 5 Instalment INR 2,25,000
Term 6 Instalment INR 2,25,000
Security Deposit (Refundable) INR 10,000
Alumni Fee INR 10,000

IIM Sambalpur PhD Courses Admission 2025

In addition to postgraduate courses, IIM Sambalpur also offers two four-year doctoral programmes- PhD and Executive PhD, and 1 three year doctoral programme- PhD-DBA. Candidates who satisfy the IIM Sambalpur eligibility criteria, followed by shortlisting rounds are offered admission to these courses.

IIM Sambalpur offers doctoral courses in Seven specialisations- Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources, Finance and Accounting Management, Operations Management, Economics, Policy and Strategic Management, Information System Management, and Marketing Management.

More details on the IIM Sambalpur admission criteria and fee details are given below.

Course Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
PhD Master’s Degree with 60% marks or above OR5-Year Integrated course with an aggregate of 55% in Bachelor’s and 60% in Master’s ORMaster’s Degree post 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA 6.5 or more OR
Professional degrees like CA, ICWA, or CS, with at least 55% marks in B.Com degree

Valid CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE / UGC JRF / UGC CSIR scores + Interview
PhD for Working Professionals Master’s Degree with 60% marks or above OR5-Year Integrated course with an aggregate of 55% in Bachelor’s and 60% in Master’s ORMaster’s Degree post 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA 6.5 or more OR
Professional degrees like CA, ICWA, or CS, with at least 55% marks in B.Com degree
+ Minimum 5 years of work experience
Valid CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE / UGC JRF / UGC CSIR scores + Interview
Executive PhD IIM Sambalpur & DBA IAE - Bordeaux University School of Management (Dual Degree /Co-Diplomation) Same as PhD course Based on Academic Qualifications and Personal Interview Round scores

IIM Sambalpur PhD Course Stipend

The details of the IIM Sambalpur PhD course stipend and fees is elucidated below.

  • Candidates seeking admission to IIM Sambalpur PhD courses do not need to pay any course or hostel fee as they are waived off
  • Instead, the students are offered stipends in the form of financial support.
  • However, an acceptance fee of INR 50,780 has to be paid by students which is later refunded.
  • An amount of INR 6000 (+ 18% GST) is deducted from the acceptance fee as part of the non-refundable alumni fees.

IIM Sambalpur Executive PhD Course Fees

The table below provides more information on the fee details during IIM Sambalpur admission 2025 to Executive PhD course. Students must note, the hostel and food charges are not included in the table.

Fee Details Amount
Caution Fee (Refundable) INR 25,000
Program Fee for First Year INR 3.25 Lakhs
Program Fee for Second Year INR 1.50 Lakhs
Program Fee for Third Year INR 1.25 Lakhs
Program Fee for Fourth Year INR 1.25 Lakhs
Total INR 7.25 Lakhs

IIM Sambalpur PhD-DBA Course Fees

Tabulated below are the Executive PhD IIM Sambalpur and DBA IAE - Bordeaux University School of Management (Dual Degree /Co-Diplomation) course fees during IIM Sambalpur admission 2025. 

Students must note that the selected candidates are expected to attend a face-to-face class in Bordeaux University School of Management for 2 weeks.

Fee Details Amount in Indian Rupee Bordeaux University Fees
Year 1 INR 3.25 Lakhs 6000 Euros
Year 2 INR 2 Lakhs 6000 Euros
Year 3 INR 2 Lakhs 3000 Euros
Total INR 7.25 Lakhs 15,000 Euros

IIM Sambalpur Certificate Course Admission 2025

The IIM Sambalpur courses list also includes a certificate course. Students must note that no interviews or examinations are required for IIM Sambalpur admission 2025 to these courses. Students passing the eligibility criteria can pursue the certificate program.

The details of the course are displayed in the table below.

Particulars Details
Certificate Course Name Foundation Programme in Management (FPIM)
Eligibility Criteria Students enrolled in UG / PG courses OR Working professionals who have recently graduated (in last 3 years)
Duration of Course 2 Weeks (Residential)
Age Limit 25 Years or less

IIM Sambalpur MDP Program Admission 2025

The details of the MDP course offered at IIM Sambalpur are mentioned below.

  • The institute offers 2-day to six-month-long MDPs or training programs to various industry professionals. 
  • The MDPs offered at IIM Sambalpur are Art of Self Leadership and Managerial Effectiveness, Strategic Leadership for Senior Management, Saksham – Leadership Competency Framework, and Enhancing Academic Leadership Skills.
  • Candidates interested in enrolling in MDP must have a Bachelor's degree and relevant work experience.

IIM Sambalpur Application Process 2025

IIM Sambalpur offers admission to postgraduate and doctoral management courses. In addition to passing all India entrance exams, the IIM Sambalpur selection process includes a Personal Interview (PI) and Group Discussion (GD) round too.

Candidates can visit the official website to complete the IIM Sambalpur application form for their desired course. They must also keep visiting the website to check the IIM Sambalpur admission status. Once shortlisted, candidates must reserve seats by depositing the required IIM Sambalpur course fee.

The application process to apply for the IIM Sambalpur admission process is as follows:

  • Step 1: Visit the IIM Sambalpur official website page.
  • Step 2: Go to “Program” on the top menu bar and click on it.
  • Step 3: A drop-down menu appears. 
  • Step 4: Select the desired course.
  • Step 5: Click on the “Admission Process” option on the top of the webpage. 
  • Step 6: Refer to the detailed admission process and apply for the desired program. 
  • Step 7: Fill out the Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur application form.
  • Step 8: Pay the application fee.
  • Step 9: Keep a printout of the application form and fee receipt.

Documents Required for Application Process 2025

Refer to the documents listed below which students need to submit to complete the IIM Sambalpur admission process:

  • Any Photo ID (Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Driver's Licence)
  • Passport Size Photographs
  • Educational Marksheets (10th, 12th and Graduation)
  • Educational Certificates (10th, 12th and Graduation)
  • Master's Certificate (For PhD courses)
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Recommendation Letters (if required)
  • Income Certificate of Parents
  • Migration Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Entrance Test Scores

IIM Sambalpur Admission Entrance Exam

The all India CAT (Common Admission Test) examination is compulsory for IIM Sambalpur admission 2025. In addition, the institute also accepts several other entrance exams for other postgraduate and doctorate courses.

Mentioned in the table below are the accepted IIM Sambalpur entrance exams for the courses offered by Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur.

Courses Offered Entrance Exams Accepted
MBA CAT
PhD CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE / UGC JRF / UGC CSIR
Executive PhD  CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE / UGC JRF / UGC CSIR

IIM Sambalpur Reservation Details

IIM Sambalpur aims to provide equal education opportunities to students irrespective of their socio-economic background. The Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur admission process 2025 reserves a percentage of the seats for these students as per the government norms. 

The following table exhibits more information regarding the reservations at IIM Sambalpur.

Category Percentage of Seats Reserved
Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy layer: OBC-NC) 27%
Scheduled Caste (SC) 15%
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) 10%
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 7.5%
Differently Abled Persons (DAP) 5%

IIM Sambalpur Admission Helpline

Students can refer to the following admission contact number, email and other details for any further guidance or assistance during the IIM Sambalpur admission process 2025.

IIM Sambalpur Admission Contact Details
Address Indian Institute of Management SambalpurBasantpur, Near GosalaSambalpur (Odisha)Pin - 768025
Phone Number +91 9777132258
+91 9124539324+91 9777132258+91 7327014789
E-mail ID admissionoffice@iimsambalpur.ac.in
mbadelhi@iimsambalpur.ac.in
embaoffice@iimsambalpur.ac.inphd.admission@iimsambalpur.ac.in

IIM Sambalpur Admission Highlights

Courses Exams Accepted
PhD CAT GMAT UGC NET GRE GATE

FAQs on IIM Sambalpur Admission

Q: How can I get seat in IIM Sambalpur?

A: Students are offered various courses on the basis of their scores in CAT or other All India entrance examinations, followed by a GDPI round. For example, CAT 2024 scores are required for admission to MBA courses. Refer to the above tables for more details on IIM Sambalpur admission 2025.

Q: What is the cut off for IIM Sambalpur 2025?

A: General category students need a minimum of 92 percentile in the CAT exam for admission to IIM Sambalpur. Similarly, SC category students require 54 percentile. Refer to the IIM Sambalpur admission process details for more details on the cutoff percentile required for admission.

Q: Can we buy a seat in IIM?

A: No, IIMs, including IIM Sambalpur do not have a management quota. Thus students cannot buy a seat. Refer to the above tables for more IIM Sambalpur admission 2025 details.

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

A: The total IIM Sambalpur fees for the MBA course is INR 21.01 Lakhs including the Tuition Fee, Hostel Fee, SAC Activity Charges, Placement Facilitation Charges, Mess Charges, Alumni Charges, and the refundable Caution Deposit. Refer to the above tables for more details on IIM Sambalpur fees for various MBA and PhD courses.

Q: Is IIM Sambalpur part of CAP?

A: Yes, IIM Sambalpur alongside other newer IIMs like IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Shillong, IIM Udaipur, IIM Jammu, IIM Ranchi and others is part of the Common Admission Process (CAP).

Q: What is the batch size of MBA in IIM Sambalpur?

A: An approximate of 320 seats are available for the MBA course at IIM Sambalpur.

Q: Can I get into IIM Sambalpur without CAT?

A: No, CAT scores are compulsory for IIM Sambalpur admission 2025 to MBA courses. Refer to the above table for more details.

Q: Can I get direct admission in IIM Sambalpur?

A: Yes, IIM Sambalpur offers direct admissions for its certificate courses. However, the flagship MBA and other PhD courses do not offer direct admissions to students. Refer to the above article for more details on Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur admission 2025.

Q: How much percentage is required for IIM Sambalpur?

A: Students require an overall aggregate percentage of 50% or more in their bachelor’s degree for admission to MBA courses. Refer to the above tables for more details on IIM Sambalpur selection criteria.

Q: Does 12th marks matter in IIM Sambalpur?

A: Yes, 10+2 marks is important for every course offered at IIM Sambalpur. A 15% weightage is assigned to the academic profile of the students while denoting the composite score for merit list. Refer to the above tables for more details on IIM Sambalpur eligibility criteria.

Q: Is IIM Sambalpur hard to crack?

A: IIM Sambalpur is neither hard, nor easy to crack. Students who follow the syllabus and get a good CAT percentile can easily get admission into IIM Sambalpur. Refer to the above tables for more details on IIM Sambalpur eligibility criteria and selection criteria.

Q: Does IIM Sambalpur have reservations?

A: Yes, the Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur admissions are reserved for certain backward category students as per the government guidelines. Refer to the above tables for more details on IIM Sambalpur reservation details for various categories of students.

Q: What is the age limit for IIM Sambalpur?

A: According to the IIM Sambalpur eligibility criteria, students applying for the Foundation Programme in Management (FPIM) certificate program must not be more than 25 years of age (in the year of application). Refer to the above tables for more details on IIM Sambalpur course details.

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