Established in 2015, the Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur (IIM Sambalpur) is an Institute of National Importance located in Odisha, known for its core values of Innovation, Integrity, and Inclusivity. Operating from its permanent state-of-the-art campus at Basantpur, the institute has gained recognition for its “flipped classroom” pedagogy and strong gender diversity, recently ranking 50th in the NIRF 2024 management category.

The academic programs at IIM Sambalpur are led by its flagship two-year full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA), a residential program that provides specializations in Finance, Marketing, Operations, and HR, and includes a compulsory summer internship. The institute provides a 100% placement record for its graduates, with top recruiters from sectors like consulting, BFSI, and IT, and is particularly noted for its high domestic placement packages and focus on creating entrepreneurial leaders.

2-year MBA in Finance, Marketing, Operations, and HR, and includes a compulsory summer internship.

Around INR 21 Lakhs for the 2-year MBA program

• The permanent campus has 11 hostel buildings with a total capacity of 600 students.
• The campus features state-of-the-art “gallery-style” lecture halls equipped with digital boards, blended boards, and video conferencing facilities.
• It is the first IIM to implement the “Flip Classroom” concept, focusing on learning outside the walls through industry interaction and digital integration.
• The entire campus is Wi-Fi enabled with high-speed internet.
• A medical center provides basic healthcare assistance to students and staff.

MBA admission involves a three-stage process: preliminary shortlisting via CAT score and academic profile, a Written Ability Test (WAT)/Personal Interview (PI), and final selection based on a composite score including CAT, academics, work experience, gender diversity, and PI performance. Key factors are CAT percentile, 10th/12th/Graduation marks (with specific cutoffs for academics), relevant work experience.