IIM Sambalpur MBA Courses & Fees 2025: Eligibility, CAT Dates (out), Cut-off, Placements

For admission to MBA (or PGP) 2024 batch at IIM Sambalpur, the CAT test will be conducted on November 26, 2023. Aspirants of IIM Sambalpur are required to appear for the exam in Computer Based Testing mode at the allotted test centres. CAT exam 2023 will be held in three slots:

Morning slot: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Afternoon slot: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Evening slot: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Earlier, the CAT exam used to be of 180 minutes with 100 questions but in 2020, both exam duration and number of questions were reduced due to COVID-19 pandemic. Now, starting CAT 2022, the total number of questions stands at 66 as part of CAT pattern.

The admission policy of IIM Sambalpur differes from course to course. Candidates seeking admission in IIM Sambalpur MBA must have a graduation degree from any stream with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category) from a recognised University and they need to appear for CAT and match the IIM Sambalpur cutoff to become eligible for further rounds of selection. IIM Sambalpur conducts a PI round for candidates who gets shortlisted after CAT.

For admission to Executive MBA course of IIM Sambalpur the candidate should have a bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification in any area of study with a minimum of 50% aggregate. Additionally, the candidate must have atleast 3 years of full time work experience after graduation. Admission to IIM Sambalpur EMBA course is done through a Personal interview.

For other IIM Sambalpur course admission policies, check the table below:

Course	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
MBA- WP	Graduation in any stream with a minimum 50% aggregate from a recognized University and a minimum of 3 years of managerial or entrepreneurial or professional work experience after graduation	Personal Interview
PhD	Bachelor's Degree with 55% aggregate and Master's Degree with 60% aggregate Or 5-year Integrated Master's Degree with 60% aggregate Or Master's after a 4-year Bachelor's Degree with a minimum 6.5 CGPA or equivalent marks Or CA/ ICWA/ CS with a minimum 60% in BCom	CAT/ GRE/ GATE/ GMAT/ JRF (UGC/CSIR), IIMSAT Personal

 

Yes, CAT 2023 dates for admission to IIM Sambalpur are out. To apply for the CAT exam, candidates are required to create an account, fill the CAT registration form and pay the exam application fee. The 2023 CAT form have to be submitted by a certain deadline after which no application will be accepted. For 2023 CAT exam, CAT registration will go on between Aug 2 and Sep 20. The exam will be conducted on November 26, 2023. Students are required to appear for the CAT 2023 exam in Computer Based Testing mode at allotted test centres. CAT exam 2023 for IIM Sambalpur admission will be held in three slots. These are as follows:

Morning slot: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Afternoon slot: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Evening slot: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Candidates who are willing to get into IIM Sambalpur must mention the college name and course preference in their CAT application form to get a call (provided the student gets a valid score in the exam).

IIM Sambalpur is on 58th position in the list of top 100 Management institutes in India, according to NIRF Ranking. The institute offers a two year residential MBA course admission to which is done through CAT, followed by a personal interview and the final merit list is prepared on the basis of the performance of the candidate in academics, CAT, Personal Interview and work experience, if any.

Aspirants check below infographic for students reviews on IIM Sambalpur:

On November 5, 2024, the CAT 2024 admit card download began.  Using their login information, candidates who have registered for the CAT 2024 exam can download their CAT hall ticket. Candidates can download the CAT 2024 admit card up until the day of the test. But it's best to download it in advance. 

CAT admit card 2024 will be released at the official website of the exam - iimcat. ac.in on November 5, 2024. The CAT admit card will be available for download until the exam day.  Candidates will be able to download their admit card by using the application number and password. The process to download the CAT 2024 admit card is as follows:

1. Go to iimcat. ac. in website 

2. Click on 'login' tab

3. Enter application number and password

4. Click on 'sign in'

5. Go to 'admit card' option reflecting on student dashboard

6. Click on the option to see your admit card

7. Click on 'save' option to download the CAT 2024 admit card

Candidates can download it for free any number of times until the CAT exam day. Candidates should preserve the CAT admit card until their admission to a management institute as it is an important document for student identification.

Work experince holds 15% weightage during the preparation of final merit list. The following marks are alloted to candidates with work experience of n number of months 

n (in months)	Marks Alloted
6 or less	0
7-12	9
13-24	12
25-36	15
37-48	10
49-60	7
60 or more	0

 

{Source: MBA/PGDM students & alumni}

Infrastructure: IIM Sambalpur has a temporary campus within Sambalpur University. Despite being a temporary setup, the campus has good infrastructure, with well-furnished classrooms, air-conditioning, and high-speed Wi-Fi. The hostels have comfortable rooms with shared facilities, while the library has a limited book collection but a good digital database.

Placements: IIM Sambalpur has a 100% placement record, with a strong recruitment network. The average salary package for the 2017 batch was INR10.55 lakhs, with the highest package reaching INR60.78 lakhs. Recruiters from across industries, including Accenture Strategy, Deloitte, HDFC, Infosys, and others, have visited the campus.

Faculty: The institute has experienced faculty members, with many hailing from IIM Indore, IIM Calcutta, MDI Gurgaon, and other prestigious institutions. The faculty is known for their teaching skills and industry connections.

Curriculum: The PGDM programme is designed to be industry-ready, with a focus on case studies and interactive sessions. Electives are available in various fields, allowing students to specialize according to their interests.

Student life: The campus has a range of recreational facilities, including a gym, auditorium, and games rooms. The university's nearby grounds are available for outdoor activities. The student body actively participates in cultural festivals, including Ethos and Marmagya.

Pros:

* Strong placement record
* Experienced faculty
* Industry-focused curriculum
* Good infrastructure
* Active student life

Cons:

* Temporary campus setup
* Limited resources (library)
* Competition for placements may be high due to the reputation of IIM Sambalpur.

Overall, IIM Sambalpur appears to be a good choice for pursuing an MBA/PGDM degree, considering its strong placement track record, experienced faculty, and industry-focused curriculum. While there may be limitations with regards to infrastructure and resources, the institute's commitment to creating a conducive learning environment and fostering a sense of community among students seems promising.

Candidate seeking admission to IIM Sambalpur MBA need to appear for CAT and meet the final cut of IIM Sambalpur to get shortlisted for the personal interview round. The final admission offers are made by considering the following components:

Component	Weightage
CAT Score	30%
PA	25%
Academic Profile	15%
Work Experience	15%
Diversity	15%

For Academic Profile, the following weightage will be allotted:

Class 10 marks- 2%

Class 12 marks- 5%

UG aggregate- 8%