IIM Sambalpur hosts 62-Student Cohort under Management Immersion Programme

IIM Sambalpur hosts 62-Student Cohort under Management Immersion Programme

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New Delhi, Updated on Aug 5, 2024 15:18 IST

This four-day residential program provided 62 students from IILM University with an immersive experience in management education and campus life at IIM Sambalpur.

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur has successfully concluded its Management Immersion Programme (MIP), held from July 30 to August 2, 2024. This four-day residential program provided 62 students from IILM University with an immersive experience in management education and campus life at IIM Sambalpur. The programme was designed to offer unparalleled experiential learning through flipped classrooms, interactive sessions, workshops, and case studies led by IIM Sambalpur’s esteemed faculty and industry experts.

Industrial Visits and Societal Outreach

The event featured a visit to Hindalco Industries, offering students insights into industrial operations and management practices. Additionally, as part of a societal outreach initiative, the students visited weaving industries in Attabira. This visit allowed them to engage with local weavers, understand their craft, and learn about IIM Sambalpur’s efforts to support and promote the weaver community.

Inauguration Ceremony Highlights

- Welcome Address by Professor Mahadeo Jaiswal: Professor Jaiswal, Director of IIM Sambalpur, delivered a warm welcome, highlighting the institution’s core values of innovation, integrity, and inclusiveness. He emphasized IIM Sambalpur's commitment to blending tradition with modernity while upholding high ethical standards, inspired by the avatars of Lord Vishnu. “We ensure everyone feels valued, fostering leaders who appreciate the importance of inclusivity in innovation and ethics,” he stated.

- Chief Guest Speech by Debasish Mallik: Debasish Mallik, Joint President of Hindalco Industries Ltd., underscored the significance of bridging theoretical knowledge with real-world applications. He highlighted that effective leadership goes beyond task management, focusing on inspiration and empowerment. “At Hindalco Hirakud, we promote an environment of learning, growth, and continuous improvement. Embracing failure as a learning opportunity is crucial for driving innovation and supporting teams through both successes and challenges,” he remarked.

Program Structure and Faculty

The MIP was organized into five transformative modules, each addressing key aspects of management and personal development. The modules were led by distinguished professionals, including Samarendra Mishra, Co-Founder of OVO Farm; Keshav Rao, Director Personnel at MCL; Dr K Ganesh, Partner Global Lead at McKinsey & Company; and Professor Bharat Bhushan, along with various faculty members from IIM Sambalpur.

Q:   Is IIM Sambalpur good for MBA?

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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.

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Q:   Is IIM Sambalpur a good college?

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Yes, IIM Sambalpur is one of the best B-schools in India. It is one of the newest IIMs, established in 2015, and despite that, it has quickly achieved its name among the top Management colleges in India. IIM Sambalpur has been ranked 58 by NIRF 2023 in the Management category, 43 by Business Today Ranking 2023 for the MBA category, and 33 by IIRF Rankings 2023 among the top MBA colleges in India. IIM Sambalpur is known for its academic programmes, experienced faculties, and excellent placements. IIM Sambalpur usually records a 100% placement rate. The highest package stood at INR 23.5 LPA for the IIM Sambalpur placements 2024.

Q:   How is the student life at IIM Sambalpur?

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College life at IIM Sambalpur is a mix of extracurricular activities, academics, and personal growth. Life is hectic but never mundane. The academic curriculum is rigorous, but the faculty is helpful and supportive. Students have access to various resources, such as library, computer labs, etc. Students at IIM Sambalpur run a number of student committees and clubs. These clubs and communities provide students with an opportunity to pursue their interests and develop their skills. IIM Sambalpur helps students grow personally as well as professionally.

Q:   What is IIM Sambalpur famous for?

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The Sambalpur campus of the Indian Institute of Management is considered to be one of India's most famous management schools and offers an excellent learning experience for managers. The institute has the reputation for its faculty, composed of experienced and highly qualified personnel with expertise in different areas of management.

The Sambalpur Institute of Management is also well known for its focus on innovation and entrepreneurship. A dedicated incubation centre is set up at the Institute to help students turn their entrepreneurial ideas into successful businesses.

Overall, IIM Sambalpur has a reputation for excellence in education, focus on innovation and entrepreneurship as well as commitment to research excellence.

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