IIM Sambalpur Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Cutoff & Application Form

Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur admissions are offered to MBA, EMBA, and PhD programmes. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for IIM Sambalpur admission. IIM Sambalpur admission to MBA courses is done based on performance in CAT and Personal Interview (PI).

• Students can visit the IIM Sambalpur admission portal to apply for MBA, Executive MBA, and PhD programmes online.
• CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, JRF (UGC/CSIR), and IIMSAT are the entrance exams accepted for IIM Sambalpur admissions depending on the programme.
• Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur registration - CAT for MBA; EMBA and PhD is done through the official website.
• Candidates must pay Rs 2,500 (Rs 1,250 for SC/ST/PwD) as CAT application fee for MBA; Rs 1000 IIM Sambalpur admission fees for EMBA; Rs 1,180 for PhD.
• Admission criteria of Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur - Entrance exam scores, academic performance and personal interview.
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE 2026) for Executive MBA admission to IIM Sambalpur will be conducted on April 20, 2026.
• Last date to fill the CUET UG 2026 application form is February 04, 2026.

For Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur PhD admissions, students have to appear for CAT/GRE/GATE/GMAT/JRF (UGC/CSIR). However, for the IIM Sambalpur Executive MBA course, students who could not appear for CAT/GMAT/GRE, must appear for IIMSAT.

Also See: IIM Sambalpur Placements

Admission at IIM Sambalpur is entrance based. The table given below shows the entrance examinations accepted for IIM Sambalpur admission 2026.

Entrance Exams Accepted for IIM Sambalpur Admissions 2026 

The IIM Sambalpur application process is available for different programmes for the students. The Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur application process varies for PGP and PhD programmes.

IIM Sambalpur Registrations 2026 

Also See: IIM Sambalpur Courses

IIM Sambalpur offers two PG courses, MBA, and MBA Executive. A total of 180 seats are available in the MBA course. IIM Sambalpur MBA fee structure is Rs 10.50 lakhs and MBA Executive fee is Rs 9 lakhs. 

IIM Sambalpur MBA Admissions Eligibility Criteria

The details of IIM Sambalpur MBA admission process is given below. Candidates must appear for CAT examination for admission to MBA programme.

IIM Sambalpur MBA Admission Process 2026 

• For admission to the IIM Sambalpur MBA programme, candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria. 

• Eligible candidates must fill out the online application form.

• Applicants will then have to appear for the CAT and obtain a valid score.

• Candidates will be shortlisted and called for the Personal Appearance (PA) process.

• The PA process will include a round of Personal Interview (PI).

• A Final Selection List (FSL) is released based on the total score calculated using the CAT score, PA score and profile score including academic record and work experience will be created.

• The final step of admission includes verification of documents and payment of IIM Sambalpur fees.

The IIM Sambalpur Executive MBA admission process is given below. For IIM Sambalpur Executive MBA admissions CAT, GMAT and GRE exams are accepted.

IIM Sambalpur Executive MBA Admission Process 2025-2026 

• Students willing to take admission must fill out the online application form from the official website of the institute.

• Students must apply and appear for the CAT/GMAT/GRE.

• Candidates who do not appear for these exams must appear for IIMSAT.

• Candidates must secure valid marks in any of these exams.

• Shortlisted candidates are called for a round of personal interviews.

• The final selection shall be based on Test Score, Personal Interview, Academic Qualifications and Relevant Work Experience.

• Last step of admission involves payment of IIM Sambalpur fees and verification of documents. 

Also See: IIM Sambalpur Cutoffs

Two courses are offered by the Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur at the doctoral level i.e. Executive PhD and PhD Management. These courses are offered for 6 years.

IIM Sambalpur PhD Admissions Eligibility Criteria

The details of IIM Sambalpur admissions for PhD programmes is given below. Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria before applying for IIM Sambalpur PhD admissions.

IIM Sambalpur PhD Admission Process 2026 

• Eligible candidates must apply for admission by filling out the online application form.

• For IIM Sambalpur PhD admissions, students have to appear for CAT/GRE/GATE/GMAT/JRF (UGC/CSIR) for admission to this programme.

• Candidates must obtain a valid score in any of these exams.

• Candidates with valid marks are shortlisted. Shortlisted candidates have to appear for a personal interview.

• Candidates are selected for admission based on entrance score, work experience, past academic record and performance in a personal interview and LOR.

• Candidates selected can confirm admission by paying fees and submitting documents. 

The IIM Sambalpur admission process for Executive PhD programme is given below. Candidates must appear for the entrance examination accepted by the institute.

IIM Sambalpur Executive PhD Admission Process 2026 

• Students seeking admission must meet the eligibility criteria for the course.

• Eligible students must apply for admission by filling out the online application form.

• Applicants will then have to appear for the IIM Sambalpur Research Aptitude Test (IIMSAT)/CAT or GRE/GATE/GMAT/JRF-UGC/CSIR for admission to this programme.

• Candidates who clear any of these exams are selected for a round of personal interviews. 

• The final selection of candidates is done based on a Test Score, Personal Interview, Academic Qualifications, Relevant work experience, Research Aptitude, Publications and Reference Letter/ Letter of Recommendation.

• The final step of admission includes verification of documents and payment of IIM Sambalpur fees.

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• Two mandatory recommendation letters 

• Identity proof 

• Copies of all qualifying exams.

• Copy of Test Scorecard (CAT/GRE/GATE/GMAT/JRF (UGC/CSIR)) 

• NEFT/RTGS transaction slip of Application Fee

• Copy of Work Experience certificate (NOC is required at the time of Admission)

• Copy of Caste and Disability Certificate, if applicable

Note: Candidates are required to submit the correct copies of above-mentioned documents during the admission process of Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur.