For general management, IIM Sambalpur is better. Although it is a new IIM, it offers better visibility and networking opportunities to students. The IIM brand name is well-recognized in the industry. IIM Sambalpur placements have been good over the last few years. During 2022 placement drive, the average and highest CTC offered to the students were INR 41 LPA and INR 12.34 LPA. Deloitte India, SBI Life, E&Y, ZS Associates, etc. are among the major recruiters that took part in the placement drive.

Choose IRMA over IIM Sambalpur, only if you are interested in rural management.  

IRMA Anand is considered among the best rural management school. I have a friend at IRMA Anand and here is his insight.

• IRMA carries a legacy of nearly 40 years.
• The approach of the institute has been unique from the very start. They follow a mission of sustainable and equitable socio-economic development of the rural people through mainstream management.
• At IRMA, you will get your money’s worth. In fact, it is one of the best management institutes in terms of ROI. According to recent placement statistics, their median CTC is around 10.23 LPA.
• Many reputed MNCs from different domains visit the campus placement. There are cooperative/producer collectives like GCMMF to grassroots development organizations like Bihar Rural Livelihood Promotion Society to multinational agribusiness corporation ITC, Cargill, Cummins, etc.

IRMA is one of the most preferred institutes in rural management and also counts in the few amongst mainstream management schools in the country.