IIM Sambalpur – Indian Institute of Management Admission Process

Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 60% marks are qualified to apply for the two-year full-time MBA program at IIM Sambalpur. The IIM Sambalpur course admissions process for MBA comprises the following stages:

IIM Sambalpur Important Dates 

IIM Sambalpur has not yet released the merit list of selected students for the MBA batch of 2025-27. The tentative dates for the release of the offer lists are as follows:

IIM Sambalpur Admission Criteria for MBA Selection

Candidates are chosen for the MBA program through a two-stage process, as outlined in the following sections:

IIM Sambalpur Admission Criteria for Selection : Shortlisting for Personal Interview

Candidates who have achieved a percentile score above the minimum cutoff in all sections and the overall CAT percentile will be selected for the personal interview. The IIM Sambalpur CAT cutoff percentile is provided in the table below:

There are separate cutoffs for female candidates and candidates with over 12 years of work experience. The cutoffs for both categories are detailed in the table below:

IIM Sambalpur Admission Criteria for MBA Selection : Final Selection 

The ultimate merit list is formulated by combining the CAT score, Personal Interview (PI) score, and the candidate’s profile. The relative weightage assigned to each component in generating the final merit list is outlined below:

IIM Sambalpur Course Admissions for MBA : How to Apply?

• Interested candidates should visit the official CAT website.
• They must complete the registration process and create their login credentials.
• Then, they can commence filling out the application form and choose IIM Sambalpur as one of their preferences within the same form.
• After completing the application form, they can submit it and proceed to pay the application fee.

Individuals holding a Bachelor’s degree with a 50% mark and possessing 3 years of managerial, entrepreneurial, or professional work experience are qualified to submit an application for the ExMBA program at IIM Sambalpur. The admission process for IIM Sambalpur’s ExMBA program encompasses the subsequent phases:

IIM Sambalpur Admission Criteria for ExMBA Selection

• Candidates are selected for the personal interview based on their eligibility and the information they provide.
• During the interview, the panelists will primarily assess candidates through their Statement of Purpose (SOP), in addition to considering their academic records, professional achievements, etc.
• The ultimate merit list will be formulated by considering factors such as the Personal Interview, Academic Qualifications, Relevant Work Experience, and Statement of Purpose (SOP).

IIM Sambalpur ExMBA Admission: How to Apply?

Prospective candidates can complete their registration for the ExMBA program by accessing the following link: https://registration.iimsambalpuradmissions.in/portal/SignUp/exmba and making the application fee payment of INR 1,000.

The necessary supporting documents that should accompany the application form include:

• A recent passport-size photograph
• Copies of Master’s or Bachelor’s degree mark sheets and certificates
• A copy of a government-issued identity proof
• Copies of 10th and 12th-grade mark sheets and certificates
• Applicable work experience certificates
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer
• NEFT/RTGS transaction slip confirming the payment of the Application Fee
• Copies of caste and disability certificates (if relevant)
• Certificate for Persons with Disabilities (if applicable)

Candidates interested in applying for the PhD program at IIM Sambalpur must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Education

• A Master’s degree with 60% marks
• A Postgraduate Diploma from IITs/IIMs/Other reputable universities with 60% marks
• A Bachelor’s degree with a professional qualification such as CA, ICWS, CS with 60% marks
• An Integrated Master’s degree with 60% marks
• A 4-year Bachelor’s degree with a 6.5 CGPA

Entrance Exam

Applicants are required to take CAT/GRE/GATE/GMAT/JRF (UGC/CSIR), administered within the last 2 years OR the Research Aptitude Test (IIMSAT) at IIM Sambalpur.

Candidates who have already completed a 2-year PGP/MBA program with a 6.0 CGPA are exempted from the aforementioned exams.

Age Limit

Candidates should not be over 40 years of age.

The admission process for IIM Sambalpur’s PhD program involves the stages detailed in the table below:

IIM Sambalpur PhD/ ExPhD Important Dates 

IIM Sambalpur Admission Criteria for PhD/ ExPhD Selection

Candidates will be selected for the personal interview based on their performance in the CAT / GRE / GMAT / GATE / JRF-UGC / CSIR / IIMSAT score.

The interview panel will primarily assess candidates based on their Statement of Purpose (SOP) and their academic and professional portfolio.

The final merit list will be compiled, taking into account the Personal Interview, Academic Qualifications, Relevant Work Experience, and the Research Statement of Purpose (SOP).

Here is how to apply for IIM Sambalpur’s PhD/ExPhD Admission:

1. Fill out the online application form for PhD/ExPhD, which is available at this link.

2. The application fee is INR 500 for PhD and INR 2,000 for Executive PhD.

Supporting documents required to be submitted along with the application form include:

• A passport-size photo
• Two mandatory recommendation letters
• Copy of a government-issued identity proof
• Copies of 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates
• Copy of Master’s degree/Bachelor’s degree mark sheets and certificates
• Percentage conversion certificate from College/University (in case of CGPA/CPA)
• Copy of professional degree mark sheets and certificates
• Copy of CAT/GRE/GATE/GMAT/JRF (UGC/CSIR) test scores
• NEFT/RTGS transaction slip for the application fee
• Copy of work experience certificate (if applicable)
• Copy of caste and disability certificate (if applicable)
• PwD certificate (if applicable)