IIM Sambalpur​ 2026-28 Courses, Admission, Fees, Placements and Rankings

Overview: IIM Sambalpur is a renowned management institute ranked 58 by NIRF and 43 by Business India in the top B schools ranking system. The highest package offered to MBA students is 41 LPA. Read on to know the detailed information about the Sambalpur IIM admission and placements!

• The Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur offers courses like MBA, Executive MBA, PhD and Executive PhD programs.

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• The IIM Sambalpur fees range between 10.5 lakh to 23 lakh for different courses.
• Admission to the Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur MBA programme is through the CAT exam 2025, which is scheduled for 30 November 2025.

Stay tuned to learn about the IIM Sambalpur courses, the IIM Sambalpur admission process, its eligibility criteria, package, and placement!

IIM Sambalpur Admission Process 2026-28

The key highlights of the Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur are tabulated below: 

IIM SBP Particulars	IIM Sambalpur Highlights
Establishment Year	2015
IIM SBP Location	Sambalpur, Odisha
IIM SBP Type of institute	Public/ Autonomous
Mentored by	IIM Indore
IIM SBP NIRF ranking	58th
Number of courses offered	4
IIM SBP Courses offered	MBA, PhD, E-PhD, MDP
IIM SBP Gender intake	Co-ed
IIM SBP Application mode	Online
IIM SBP Exams accepted	MBA: CAT
IIM Sambalpur Official website	iimsambalpur.ac.in

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IIM Sambalpur Courses 2026-28

IIM SBP offers various courses, both full-time and part-time. These include:

IIM Sambalpur Courses	Details
MBA (Full Time)	Two-year post-graduate programme
Executive MBA (Part-Time)	Two-year post-graduate programme
Ph.D. (Full Time)	Four-year doctoral programme
Ph.D. (Part-Time)	Four-year doctoral programme

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IIM Sambalpur Fees, Eligibility & Selection Criteria 2026-28

Courses	MBA Fees at IIM Sambalpur	Course Details	Selection Criteria
MBA	INR 18.01 lakhs	Seat Intake: 300 Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks.	CAT + Personal Interview through CAP.
Executive MBA	INR 12 lakhs	Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks + 3 years of managerial/entrepreneurial/ professional experience.	Personal Interview

IIM Sambalpur Admission Process and Important Dates 2026-28

A step-by-step process for admission at Sambalpur IIM is given below: 

Step-1: IIM Sambalpur Application Process 2026-28

Candidates must register on the official CAT website to apply for admission to Sambalpur IIM's flagship MBA course. For other courses, the candidate must visit the official website of Sambalpur IIM and fill out the application form for the desired course. 

Step-2: IIM Sambalpur Selection Rounds 2026-28

The selection rounds at Sambalpur IIM generally include the following stages: 

• Appearing for the relevant entrance examination 
• Shortlisting of candidates for the Personal Interview round based on marks secured in the entrance test and the cut-off set by IIM SBP 
• Personal Interview round of shortlisted candidates 

Step-3: IIM Sambalpur Final Admission Offer 2026-28

After the successful conduct of the personal interview round, a final merit list is prepared based on the candidate's interview performance and other IIM Sambalpur admission criteria. 

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Step-4: Sambalpur IIM Document Verification & Payment of Admission Fee 2025

The last step in the admission process of IIM Sambalpur is verifying the documents uploaded by shortlisted candidates.

The candidates must pay the acceptance fee within the stipulated time to confirm their admission.

The acceptance fee is adjusted towards the first instalment payable by the candidate after admission. 

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IIM Sambalpur Application Process 2026-28

Admission to Sambalpur IIM is conducted online. You can follow the steps below to apply at IIM Sambalpur: 

• Visit the official website of Sambalpur IIM, iimsambalpur.ac.in 
• Go to 'Programs' and select the program you wish to apply for, and then click on 'Admission Process' or 'How to Apply'. 
• Now click on 'Apply now' and register using a valid email ID and phone number. Add all required details and upload relevant documents. Pay the application fee and click on 'Submit'. 

IIM Sambalpur Cutoff 2025 (Expected)

IIM Sambalpur MBA admission cut-off is based on CAT scores. There are two types of CAT cut-offs- qualifying and final. The qualifying cut-off ensures eligibility for the next step. The final cut-off is always higher. The qualifying cut-offs for IIMs remain consistent every year. 

Category	QA	DILR	VARC	Overall
General	65	65	65	90
EWS	60	60	60	80
NC-OBC	55	55	55	75
SC	40	40	40	55
ST	35	35	35	40
DAP	35	35	35	40

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IIM Sambalpur Packages (Placement Year-Wise Trends) 

IIM SBP Placement Year	Sambalpur IIM Highest Package	Sambalpur IIM Average Package	Sambalpur IIM Median Package
2022	INR 41 LPA	INR 13.20 LPA	INR 12.42 LPA
2021	INR 21 LPA	INR 11.21 LPA	INR 10.35 LPA

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IIM Sambalpur Scholarship Information 2026-28

IIM SBP doesn't offer scholarships, but students can apply for central and state government scholarships. Tabulated below is the list of scholarships along with their eligibility criteria: 

IIM Sambalpur Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria
PRERANA- Post-Matric Scholarship for SC	Annual Income less than INR 2.50 lakh
Prof. Ghanshyam Dash Scholarship for Higher Education	Annual Income less than INR 2 lakh
Scholarship to Meritorious Students under the Central Sector Scheme	Annual Income not more than INR 6 lakh
Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Senapati Scholarship	A resident of Odisha state
	Scored at least 80% at Graduation

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IIM Sambalpur Hostel Details 2026-28

• Sambalpur IIM campus has three hostel buildings, two for boys and one for girls.
• Students are provided with twin-shared rooms that are adequately ventilated and nicely furnished.
• Each student receives a bed, an almirah, a mattress, study tables, and chairs. 

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IIM Sambalpur Alumni Details 

Some of the famous alumni of Sambalpur IIM include Deven Bhalla, who is the DGM Brand and Growth at Amar Ujala.  Here's a tabular representation of some notable alumni from IIM Sambalpur: 

Name	Profession	Achievements
Priya Sharma	Entrepreneur	Founded a successful tech startup.
Rahul Singh	Finance Executive	CFO at a multinational corporation.
Nisha Patel	Marketing Manager	Led award-winning marketing campaigns.
Sameer Khan	Consultant	Advises top-tier companies on strategic initiatives.
Aarti Desai	HR Director	Spearheaded talent development programs at leading firms
Rajiv Gupta	Business Analyst	Contributed to high-impact projects in the consulting field.
Neha Kapoor	Operations Manager	Streamlined operations, improving efficiency.
Ankit Mishra	Data Scientist	Published research in renowned scientific journals.
Divya Singhania	Social Entrepreneur	Founded a non-profit organisation focused on education.
Karan Sharma	Investment Banker	Closed multimillion-dollar deals.

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Conclusion 

IIM SBPr stands out as a beacon of excellence in management education, embodying a commitment to academic rigour, practical relevance, and holistic development.

The recent expansion into New Delhi reflects IIM Sambalpur's strategic vision for growth and increased impact.

The institute's alumni network, comprising accomplished professionals across diverse industries, is a testament to its transformative influence.  As IIM Sambalpur continues to innovate and adapt to emerging trends, it remains steadfast in its mission to nurture future leaders who drive positive change in society and the global business landscape.