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IIM Sambalpur Admission 2024: Cutoff, Selection Criteria, Eligibility, Dates

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IIM Sambalpur MBA Admission 2023 are held via CAP along with 8 other baby IIMs. IIM Sambalpur is one of the third generation IIMs in the country, mentored by IIM Indore. IIM Sambalpur offers a two-year, full-time, residential PGP/ MBA program. MBA Admission to IIM Sambalpur is a 2 phase process. In the first phase, the institute shortlist students based on their CAT Cutoff. Candidates shortlisted in the first round are further required to appear for a Personal Interview. The final shortlist is prepared on the basis of CAT score (30% weightage), Personal Appearance (25%) Profile (45% weightage). The minimum cutoff for MBA admission at IIM Sambalpur remained 92%.

Check IIM Sambalpur Admission Cutoff

IIM Sambalpur Executive MBA admission is based on a valid CAT/GMAT/GRE/IIMSAT score. The final selection to the program is based on performance in Interview, academic qualification and relevant work experience. PhD and e-PhD admissions are done on the basis of scores of CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/ JRF (UGC/CSIR) and the following Research Aptitude Test (IIMSRAT) Score followed by PI. Other factors such as work experience, past academic record, publication, and reference letter are also considered for final selection.

Table of Content

IIM Sambalpur MBA Admission 2023

1.1 IIM Sambalpur MBA Important Dates

1.2 IIM Sambalpur MBA Selection Criteria

1.3 IIM Sambalpur MBA Selection Criteria: Shortlisting for PI

1.4 IIM Sambalpur MBA Selection Criteria: Final Selection

1.5 IIM Sambalpur MBA Admission: How to Apply?

IIM Sambalpur ExMBA Admission 2023

2.1 IIM Sambalpur ExMBA Important Dates

2.2 IIM Sambalpur ExMBA Selection Criteria

2.3 IIM Sambalpur ExMBA Admission: How to Apply?

IIM Sambalpur PhD/ ExPhD Admission 2023

2.1 IIM Sambalpur ExMBA Important Dates

2.2 IIM Sambalpur ExMBA Selection Criteria

2.3 IIM Sambalpur ExMBA Admission: How to Apply?

IIM Sambalpur Admission: Exams Accepted
IIM Sambalpur Aptitude Test (IIMSAT)
IIM Sambalpur FAQs

IIM Sambalpur MBA Admission 2023

The candidates who hold a Bachelor’s degree with 60% marks are eligible to apply for the 2 years full-time MBA program. IIM Sambalpur MBA admission includes the following stages:

Admission Stage	Description
CAT Registration	The candidates need to register for the CAT examination and apply to IIM Sambalpur in the same form.
CAT Examination	The applicants will have to appear for the CAT exam, conducted at various locations across India.
Shortlisting for Personal Interview	The candidates will be shortlisted based on their percentile in CAT 2022.
Personal Interview	The shortlisted candidates will be called for the personal interview conducted by CAP 2023.
Final Selection	The final selection of the candidates will be done on the basis of their CAT score, PI score, and their Profile

IIM Sambalpur MBA Important Dates

Events	Dates
Last Date for CAP 2023 Registration	January 22, 2023
Intimation regarding Personal Interview	Second Week of February 2023
Personal Interview Week 1	February 13 - 18, 2023
Personal Interview Week 2	February 20 - 25, 2023
Personal Interview Week 3	February 27, 2023 - March 4, 2023
Offer Letter	May 2023 - June 2023 (Tentative)

IIM Sambalpur MBA Selection Criteria

The candidates are selected for the MBA program based on the 2 stage process that is explained in the sections below:

IIM Sambalpur MBA Selection Criteria: Shortlisting for PI

The candidates who have scored above the minimum cut-off in all the sections and the overall CAT percentile will be shortlisted for the personal interview. IIM Sambalpur CAT cut-off percentile is mentioned in the table below:

Category	Overall	VARC	DILR	QA
General	92	70	70	70
EWS	70	40	40	40
NC-OBC	74	45	45	45
SC	54	35	35	35
ST	40	25	25	32.5
DAP	40	25	25	32.5

There is a different cut-off for female candidates and candidates who have a work experience of more than 12 years. The cut-off for both is mentioned in the table below:

Criteria	Overall	Sectional
Female Candidates	80	65
Candidates with 12 months of work experience	80	65

IIM Sambalpur MBA Selection Criteria: Final Selection

The final merit list is prepared on the basis of the composite score, calculated through the CAT score, PI, score, and their Profile. The weightage of all the components considered to prepare the final merit list is listed below:

Components	Weightage
CAT Score	30%
Personal Interview	25%
Academic Profile	15%
Work Experience	15%
Diversity	15%

IIM Sambalpur MBA Admission: How to Apply?

Interested candidates will have to visit the official website of CAT.
They will have to register themselves and create their login credentials.
They can then start filling up the application form and can select IIM Sambalpur as one of their preference in the same form.
Once they have completed the application form, they can submit and pay the application fee.

IIM Sambalpur ExMBA Admission 2023

The candidates who have a Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks and 3 years of managerial, entrepreneurial, or professional work experience are eligible to apply for the ExMBA program. IIM Sambalpur ExMBA admissions include the following stages:

Admission Stage	Description
Application Form	Interested candidates can apply for the ExMBA program on the IIM Sambalpur website.
Shortlisting for PI	The candidates who fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria will be shortlisted for the personal Interview round.
Personal Interview	The shortlisted candidates will have to appear for the personal interview, where they will be evaluated based on their profile and their SOP.
Preparation of Merit-list	The final merit list of the selected candidates will be based on the Personal Interview, Academic Qualification, Relevant Work Experience, and SOP.

IIM Sambalpur ExMBA Important Dates

Events	Dates
Online Application Starts	January 23, 2023
Online Application Ends	April 03, 2023
Personal Interview Dates	May 13 - 14, 2023
Announcement of Results	May 21, 2023
Registration	June 10 - 11, 2023
Program Inauguration	June 17 - 18, 2023
Commencement of Classes	June 24, 2023

IIM Sambalpur ExMBA Selection Criteria

The applicants are shortlisted for the personal interview based on the eligibility and the information provided.
The panelists will evaluate the candidates mainly on the basis of a Statement of Purpose (SOP), apart from the academic record, professional accomplishments, etc.
The final merit list will be prepared based on the Personal Interview, Academic Qualification, Relevant Work Experience and Statement of Purpose (SOP).

IIM Sambalpur ExMBA Admission: How to Apply?

Interested candidates can register themselves for the ExMBA program at the following link: https://registration.iimsambalpuradmissions.in/portal/SignUp/exmba and pay the application fee of INR 1,000.

The supporting documents that need to be submitted along with the application form are:

A Passport size photo
Copy of Master’s degree/Bachelor’s degree mark sheets and certificates
Copy of Govt. issued identity proof
Copies of 10th and 12th Mark sheets, and certificates
Relevant work experience certificates
NOC from current employer
NEFT/RTGS transaction slip of Application Fee
Copy of Caste and Disability Certificate (if applicable)
PwD certificate (if applicable)

IIM Sambalpur PhD/ ExPhD Admission 2023

The candidates who wish to apply for the PhD program at IIM Sambalpur should fulfill the eligibility criteria mentioned below:

Education

Master’s degree with 60% marks
Postgraduate Diploma from IITs/ IIMs/ Other reputed Universities with 60% marks
Bachelor’s degree with a professional qualification like CA, ICWS, CS with 60% marks
Integrated Masters degree with 60% marks
4-year bachelor’s degree with 6.5 CGPA

Entrance Exam

The applicants will have to appear for CAT/ GRE/GATE/GMAT/JRF (UGC/CSIR), taken during the last 2 years OR Research Aptitude Test (IIMSAT) at IIM Sambalpur.
Those who have already passed a 2-year PGP/ MBA with a 6.0 CGPA are exempted from the exams mentioned above.

Age Limit

The candidates should not be more than 40 years of age.

IIM Sambalpur PhD admissions include the stages mentioned in the table below:

Admission Stage	Description
Application Form	Interested candidates will have to fill out the PhD application form on the IIM Sambalpur website.
Shortlisting for PI	The applicants will be shortlisted based on their percentile in the qualifying examination.
Personal Interview	The shortlisted candidates will have to appear for the personal interview.
Final Merit-list	The final merit list of the selected candidates will be prepared based on Personal interviews, Academic Qualifications, Relevant Work Experience, and SOP.

IIM Sambalpur PhD/ ExPhD Important Dates

Events	Dates
Last Date to Submit the Application Form	April 20, 2023

IIM Sambalpur PhD/ ExPhD Selection Criteria

The candidates will be shortlisted for the personal interview based on their performance in the CAT/ GRE/ GMAT/ GATE/ JRF-UGC/ CSIR/ IIIM SAT score.
The panelists will evaluate the candidates mainly based on their SOP and their portfolio.
The final merit list will be prepared based on the Personal Interview, Academic Qualification, Relevant Work Experience, and Research Statement of Purpose (SOP).

IIM Sambalpur PhD/ ExPhD Admission: How to Apply?

The candidates will have to fill out the online application form for PhD/ ExPhD, available at https://registration.iimsambalpuradmissions.in/portal/SignIn/phd
The application fee is INR 500 for PhD and INR 2,000 for Executive PhD.

The supporting documents that should be submitted along with the application form are mentioned below:

A Passport size photo
Two mandatory recommendation letter
Copy of Govt. 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 marks sheets and certificates
Copy of CAT/GRE/GATE/GMAT/JRF (UGC/CSIR Test scores
NEFT/RTGS transaction slip of Application Fee
Copy of Work Experience certificate (if applicable)
Copy of Caste and Disability Certificate, if applicable
PwD certificate (if applicable)

IIM Sambalpur Admission: Exams Accepted

Course	Exams Accepted
MBA	CAT
PhD	CAT/ GRE/ GMAT/ GATE/ JRF-UGC/ CSIR/ IIMSAT
Executive PhD	CAT/ GRE/ GMAT/ GATE/ JRF-UGC/ CSIR/ IIMSAT

IIM Sambalpur Aptitude Test (IIMSAT)

IIM Sambalpur Aptitude Test is conducted as a standard test alternative for EMBA and Executive Ph.D admission process. The IIMSAT consists of three sections similar to the CAT entrance test. IIMSAT score is mandatory for candidates without valid CAT/GMAT/GATE/GRE/JRF (as applicable) score to be eligible.

The total number of questions in the test is 120 with 1 mark for each right answer. The total test duration is 120 minutes divided into each section. The maximum score for each section is 40 marks.

The three sections of IIMSAT are:

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension: 40 Questions (40 minutes)
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning: 40 Questions (40 minutes)
Quantitative Ability: 40 Questions (40 minutes)

IIM Sambalpur IIMSAT Syllabus

Sections	Syllabus
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (40 Questions)	Fill in the blanks, Verbal Reasoning, Sentence completion, Grammar, Syllogisms, jumbled paragraphs, Para Completion and inference, Contextual usage, Foreign language words used in English Reading, Comprehension, Analogies, Sentence correction, Verbal Logic, Different usage of same word Idioms, Para jumbles, Antonyms, One-word substitution
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (40 Questions)	Clocks and Calendars Statements, Data Arrangement, Family Tree, Binary Logic, Seating Arrangement, Sets & Case lets, Syllogism, Venn Diagram, Data Structures, Tables & Pie Charts, Data Sufficiency, Bars & Line Graphs
Quantitative Ability (40 Questions)	Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra Mensuration, Partnership (Accounts), Profit & Loss, Ratios and Proportion, In-equations Quadratic and linear equations, Surds and Indices, Time-SpeedDistance, Number System, Geometric Progression, Inequalities, Work and Time, Percentages, Logarithms

FAQs

Ques. What is the cut-off of IIM Sambalpur?

Ans. IIM Sambalpur CAT cut-off for MBA admission is 92 percentile overall and 70 percentile for sectional.

Ques. What are the reservation criteria followed by IIM Sambalpur for MBA admission?

Ans. IIM Sambalpur follows the reservation policy according to Government of India norms, which are as follows:

Category	% Reservation
SC	15%
ST	7.5%
OBC-NCL	27%
DAP	5%
EWS	10%

Ques. Is there any admission offer acceptance fee charged by IIM Sambalpur?

Ans. Yes, the candidates who have received an admission offer from IIM Sambalpur and are accepting the offer will have to pay an acceptance fee of INR 50,000.

Ques. Can I withdraw from MBA admission after accepting the admission offer at IIM Sambalpur?

Ans. Yes, the candidates can withdraw from MBA admission after accepting the offer. If the candidate withdraws within the withdrawal period, then the acceptance amount will be refunded with only INR 1,000 deducted. But if they withdraw after the withdrawal period, then no refund will be given.

Ques. How much weightage does gender diversity have on MBA final selection?

Ans. Gender diversity is considered while calculating the final composite score of the candidates for final selection. Gender diversity has a weightage of 15 points, which will be given only to female or transgender candidates.

Ques. How much weightage does a personal interview have on the preparation of the MBA merit list?

Ans. The personal interview holds a weightage of 25% in total 100 marks.

Ques. What are the factors considered in the profile of the candidates, while preparing the MBA merit list?

Ans. The profile includes the academic profile (15%), work experience (15%), and diversity (15%).

Ques. What is SOP required during ExMBA admissions at IIM Sambalpur?

Ans. SOP refers to the Statement of Purpose which is an essay of not more than 2000 words. It includes details about the candidate’s career path, interests, professional contributions, goals, and the driving force behind pursuing the ExMBa program.

Ques. How are the candidates selected for the IIM Sambalpur ExMBA program?

Ans. The merit list is prepared based on Personal Interviews, Academic Qualifications, Relevant Work Experience, and a Statement of Purpose (SOP).

Ques. Is there an age limit to apply for PhD program at IIM Sambalpur?

Ans. Yes, the candidates applying for PhD at IIM Sambalpur should not be more than 40 years of age.

Ques. Is there a validity of the exam scores for PhD admissions at IIM Sambalpur?

Ans. Yes, the exams like GRE/GATE/GMAT/JRF (UGC/CSIR), should be taken within the last 2 years.

Ques. Can I get admission into the IIM Sambalpur PhD program without appearing for any exam?

Ans. Candidates who have passed two-year full-time PGP/ MBA from IIMs or Institutions/ Universities in NIRF 2022 top 50 Ranking with a minimum CGPA of 6.00 and above or a minimum of 60 percent marks or equivalent are exempted from the test score

Ques. What is the pattern for IIMSAT?

Ans. IIMSAT is an online exam of 120 minutes and 270 marks. It consists of 3 sections of 30 questions each and 40 minutes for each. The 3 sections include QA, DILR, and VARC.

Ques. What is the process for admission to IIM Sambalpur?

Ans. The admission process for IIM Sambalpur first requires the candidate to qualify for Common Admission Test (CAT), followed by a Personal Interview (PI).

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IIM Sambalpur: 32 answered questions

Is it worth joining IIM Sambalpur? I have converted IMT Ghaziabad and got a call from IIM Sambalpur. Would it be better than IMTG and IMI?

Vikrant Kunwar

29 Aug 22

You should choose IMT Ghaziabad, it offers better placements. Being an older institute, it has a widespread alumni network. Big MNCs such as Google, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, etc. take part in the IMT Ghaziabad placement drive. In 2022, the average and highest CTC offered to the students were INR 15.28 LPA and INR 62 LPA, respectively. IMT also offers better facilities and infrastructure.

I have converted to IIM Kashipur but already paid 1 term fee at IIM Sambalpur (no refund). What should I do?

Rithvik Singh

10 Feb 23

When considering whether or not to pay around 170K for the first term at IIM Sambalpur, it is important to consider the potential financial loss and weigh it against the potential benefits.

In terms of placements, it is true that IIM Kashipur may have an upper edge, however, it is important to note that this difference will likely only make a significant impact on the top 10% of the batch. For the majority of students, the placements at both IIM Sambalpur and IIM Kashipur will likely be similar. Additionally, when considering future entitlements, it is important to remember that both IIM Kashipur and IIM Sambalpur are relatively new institutes, so the location may not hold as much value in the long term as building a strong personal profile.

It is ultimately up to you to decide whether or not you are willing to potentially lose the money, and if so, to not stress about it too much. On the other hand, if you are not willing to potentially lose the money, it is also important not to regret the decision in the long run.

I have converted to IIM Kashipur but already paid 1 term fee at IIM Sambalpur, with no refund. What should I do?

Yajnaseni Mukherjee

13 Jan 23

Go for it if you can afford to lose the money. If not, don't be disappointed. Just consider placements for the evaluation, as the location and life are both beautiful. Placements at IIM Kashipur have an obvious advantage, but only for the top 10% of the batch will it make a significant difference. Otherwise, you'll do well at both locations.

Furthermore, if you're looking for future entitlement, it makes little difference. IIM Kashipur is the newest, and IIM Sambalpur is the youngest. If you build a strong profile for yourself, the location between these two IIMs will not hold much value in the future. As a result, if you can afford to lose the money, do so without hesitation. If you can't afford to lose that money, forget it and you will have no regrets.

How is IIM Sambalpur?

Yogesh Rewatkar

24 Jan 23

yoIIM Sambalpur is one of the most underrated IIMs situated in a serene peaceful area. Unlike other IIMs, the ambiance here is calm and not stressful. The hostels are surrounded by hills and the lush green scene is breathtaking and makes your hostel life simply beautiful. Let’s discuss the major features of IIM Sambalpur

Hostel: The accommodation facilities are pretty good at Sambalpur University Hostel. Students are provided with double occupancy rooms and the mess is controlled by them. Other amenities are a pool, table tennis, and carrom to spend your leisure time.
Peer-learning: IIM Sambalpur welcomes some elite students that are extremely talented from all over India. To propose a better peer learning experience, common rooms and separate study rooms are provided.
Clubs and Committees: Various student-driven clubs and committees keep the rigor alive at the campus. Some of them cater to domains like Marketing, Finance, and Operations and organize related events and conferences. The E-Cell actively focuses on encouraging entrepreneurship culture among the students.
Faculty: The faculty base is like any other IIM, extremely learned and experienced. They are a mix of visiting faculty and internal faculty. The visiting faculty comes from the top B Schools like IIM I, IIM A, IIM B, MDI, etc.
Curriculum: The curriculum at IIM Sambalpur aims at promoting a deep understanding of subjects. The case study pedagogy helps the students to apply the learned concepts in their real-life situations.

So IIM Sambalpur is worth joining for your personal as well as professional development.

Are there hostel facilities in IIM Sambalpur?

Souranil Sen

24 Jan 23

Yes, IIM Sambalpur has hostel facilities through its temporary hostel Sambalpur University Hostel.

The hostels have a spectacular view of greenery and hills and therefore have a very calm ambiance
2 Students are made to share a single room
The mess is Student-driven
Some major hostel amenities are a
pool, table tennis, carrom to spend your leisure time.
Many times, students are even provided with single occupancy rooms
The rooms are spacious with basic amenities like beds, cots, cupboards, tables, and chairs.

For more information, you can always contact a student or alumni of the same institute.

How is IIM Sambalpur? Is it worth joining IIM sambalpur or should I go for BIM Trichy? What are the pros and cons?

V K Menon

24 Jan 23

IIM Sambalpur and BIM Trichy, both these institutes should be approached only when all doors are closed and you are left with zero options. Both colleges have poor placement scenarios and almost no brand name. The fees you will pay are not worth risking your 2 years for. If you are confident that you can get a better percentile next year please sit for CAT again and go for a better college. But if you are not confident about the same, and only have these two options, go for BIM Trichy. The reasons I have chosen BIM Trichy over IIM Sambalpur are -

Older than IIM Sambalpur and thus has a stronger alumni base
Better relations with the industry

I know only 2 trivial points are not enough to justify a college worth. What you can further do is talk to the current students or alumni of both colleges. Relying on placement reports is not enough so interacting with its students will give you a clearer picture maybe.

Are the six newest IIMs a good option? (i.e., IIM Nagpur, Vizag, Amritsar, Sirmaur, Bodhgaya, Sambalpur)

Ashmita Mukharjee

29 Apr 22

It depends on your profile. If you are a general category student with good academic records - more than 85 percent throughout 10th, 12th, and graduation, then old IIMs will be better.

If you aren’t getting the old IIMs, you can consider new IIMs like IIM Nagpur, Sambalpur, Vizag, Amritsar, Sirmaur, and Bodhgaya. Being part of any recently established institute is a different experience altogether. You will get to set the culture on campus which your juniors will inherit. These baby IIMs have decent placements. You will get placement opportunities through campus drive if you have a good academic record. Here are the average CTC statistics for these IIMs.

Institute	Average CTC
IIM Nagpur	INR 15.21 LPA
IIM Vizag	INR 15.06 LPA
IIM Amritsar	INR 14.63 LPA
IIM Sirmaur	INR 12.74 LPA
IIM Bodhgaya	INR 12.36 LPA
IIM Sambalpur	INR 12.64 LPA

If you are willing to work hard and want to take advantage of opportunities that come with newly established institutes, then you should join these new IIMs.

Is it worth to do Post graduation from IIM Sambalpur?

Ashutosh Mohapatra

24 Jan 23

Whether Post Graduation from IIM Sambalpur is worth it or not depends solely on what you want from your MBA and your career interests.

For instance, if you are already prospering in your current workplace, pursuing MBA is not worth the time and fees you will spend. The MBA degree will add no value to your profile so it’s better for you to keep working. I have seen many people forgoing offers from IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, and XLRI mainly because they are certain the MBA degree will add no value to their career and is just a waste of time and money.

While choosing any B School be it IIM Sambalpur or any other B School, you need to check if an MBA degree will help you escalate your career or if you will just end up with a hefty loan to repay and no career upgrade.

Coming to IIM Sambalpur specifically, I don’t think a person who is prospering at his current job and wants to do MBA just for the sake of it will want to join IIM Sambalpur. The MBA degree from that institute specifically adds no value at all to his profile. In other cases, you can think of joining IIM Sambalpur.

Which program is better, PGP HRM at IIM Indore or PGPM at IIM Sambalpur?

Sidhharth Jain

12 Jan 23

A specific program at one IIM cannot be compared to a general program at another IIM.

In any case, you shouldn't think about enrolling in a course at IIM Sambalpur. It is too recent and has no prior performance. Additionally, given its location, it won't even draw in top faculty. Instead of IIM Sambalpur, you would be much better off attending some high-quality non-IIM colleges.

The best institute for HR professionals is currently XLRI, followed by TISS, Mumbai. Considering that IIMI is one of the top IIMs and has a brand-new HR program, your learning and employment prospects are both promising. However, make sure you enjoy HR. It is practically impossible to later switch out of HR once you are in it.

Which should I select among IIM Bodhgaya, IIM Sirmaur, and IIM Sambalpur? I have an experience of 4 years in power distribution operation as an electrical engineer, but I left the job last year.

Om

24 Jan 23

After scrutinizing the list of colleges you mentioned, I think the most viable option is IIM Bodh Gaya. It is the most suitable among the 3 because it has been growing at a spectacular rate. The 2 major reasons for its rapid growth are

Location: IIM Bodh Gaya enjoys a location advantage due to being situated at a Buddhist tourist spot. The historic pilgrimage site is well connected with an airport just 7 km away. Six connectivity brings in better and more faculty and also top companies for recruitment that don’t visit Sirmaur and Sambalpur due to poor connectivity.
Mentorship: This is another factor that sets IIM Bodh Gaya apart from other baby items. Once under the mentorship of the top IIM, IIM Calcutta, IIM Bodh Gaya still has a similar pedagogy and curriculum.

Both these factors differentiate Bodh Gaya from Sambalpur and Sirmaur extremely well.