Quick Facts

Total Fees

19.50 L

Exam

CAT

Fees Details

General

₹ 19.50 L

Disclaimer: Data for total fees has been calculated based on all years/semesters as provided by the college. The actual fees may vary.

Course Details

MODE

Full time

DURATION

24 Months

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) at IIM Sambalpur is a two-year, full-time, residential programme. The programme aims to groom participants into competent professional managers.

The MBA is spread over two years, each year consisting of three terms. While transiting from the first to the second year, the participant spends eight weeks on a summer project in a business organization. The academic year begins in June/July and ends in March/April of the following year.

IIM Sambalpur is one of the six new Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) set up by the Government of India.

Important dates

Exams and Events	Dates

CAT Admit Card Date (Mode - Online)	11 Nov'25 - 29 Nov'25
CAT Exam Date (Mode - Online)	29 Nov'25 - 29 Nov'25

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA [45% in case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons With Disability (PWD) categories], awarded by any University or educational institution as incorporated by an Act of the Parliament or State legislature in India or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India.
Candidates appearing for the final year of Bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply. However, it may be noted that such candidates, if selected, will be allowed to join the programme provisionally, only if they submit a certificate from the Principal/Registrar of their University/Institution (issued on or before the date as stipulated by the respective IIM) stating that they have completed all the requirements for obtaining the Bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification on the date of the issue of the certificate.
SC/ST/PWD candidates should have a minimum of 45%. For General and NC-OBC candidates, the minimum is 50%.

Admission Details

The admission process of IIM-Sambalpur consists of:

CAT Examination
Shortlisting candidates for Personal Appearance (PA) process.
Conducting the PA process composed of Written Analysis (WA) and Personal Interview (PI)
Preparing the Final Selection List (FSL) based on CAT score, PA score, and profile score including Work Experience (WE) score as assessed during the PA process, a score for Past Academic Performance (PAP) and any other criterion included.

Top Exams Accepted by IIM Sambalpur

(CAT) - Common Admission Test

Admit Card Date - Online mode

11 Nov'25 - 29 Nov'25

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Student Reviews for MBA

4.7/5(3 Reviews)

College Infrastructure: 5/5

Academics: 4.7/5

Placements: 4.3/5

Value for Money: 4.3/5

Campus Life: 5/5

A rewarding journey filled with learning and growth.

Posted on 9 Nov'25 by Anonymous

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Batch of 2026-01-01 | MBA

College Infrastructure

IIM Sambalpur has a modern, eco-friendly campus, with smart classrooms, hostels, library, gym, incubation centre and sports facilities, planning to expand further as the institute grows with the number of students.

Good

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Posted on 8 Nov'25 by Nandgowdi Divya
Batch of 2026-01-01 | MBA

College Infrastructure

Nice college. It is a newly built campus with classroom having inbuilt mic in the roofs, digital boards, comfortable chairs. Sports compllex has football ground, basket ball gorunf, Badminton, table tennis, squash courts.

Overall very good

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Posted on 8 Nov'25 by
Batch of 2027-01-01 | MBA

College Infrastructure

IIM Sambalpur's permanent campus, spanning 200 acres, exemplifies modern, sustainable design, earning a 4-star GRIHA rating for its energy-efficient and ecologically sensitive development. The architecture uniquely integrates Odisha's traditional IKAT patterns into the brick facade, reflecting regional cultural pride. Academically, the infrastructure is state-of-the-art. Classrooms are fully equipped with blended digital boards, projectors, and high-speed Wi-Fi, facilitating the institute's "Flip Classroom" approach. The Koutilya Administration Block and the two Thakshasila Academic Blocks anchor the learning facilities. The 24/7 Library and Incubation block (I2 Hub) provides extensive access to both physical resources and digital databases. Hostel accommodation is a major highlight, featuring 11 modern buildings with single-occupancy AC rooms for most students, complete with quality furniture and study amenities. The large Mess & Dining Block seats 500 simultaneously. Beyond academics, the campus supports a holistic lifestyle with a dedicated Sports & Recreation block, tennis courts, football fields, and an Open-Air Theatre, ensuring students have access to modern amenities in a picturesque and sustainable environment.

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