Indian Institute Of Management Sambalpur

About the Institute

Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur (IIM Sambalpur) is a premier national institute of management education located in Sambalpur, Odisha. Established in 2015 by the Government of India, it is one of the third-generation IIMs and operates under the Ministry of Education. The institute is known for its innovative pedagogy, focus on experiential learning, and commitment to inclusivity and entrepreneurship.

1. Academic Programs:

IIM Sambalpur offers a range of programs in management and leadership:

• Postgraduate Programs:

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  • Executive MBA (EMBA)

• Doctoral Programs:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

  • Executive Ph.D. in Management

• Certificate and Short-Term Programs:

  • Management Development Programs (MDPs)

  • Customized executive courses for industry professionals

Popular areas of study include Marketing, Finance, Operations, Human Resources, Strategy, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship.

2. Affiliation and Recognition:

• Recognized as an Institute of National Importance

• Autonomous institution under the Ministry of Education, Government of India

• Part of the prestigious Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) network

3. Campus and Infrastructure:

• Located in Sambalpur, Odisha

• Permanent campus spread over more than 200 acres in Basantpur

• Facilities include:

  • Smart classrooms with modern teaching aids

  • Digital library and e-resource access

  • Wi-Fi enabled campus

  • Separate hostels for male and female students

  • Auditorium, seminar halls, and conference rooms

  • Incubation centre for startups and innovation

  • Cafeteria and recreational spaces

  • Sports complex and gymnasium

4. Cultural Contribution:

• Encourages entrepreneurship, innovation, and social responsibility

• Hosts national events like business conclaves, cultural fests, and startup challenges

• Engages in research and consultancy in collaboration with industry and academia

• Focus on inclusiveness, with a high percentage of women and diverse student representation

5. Admissions:

• Admissions to MBA programs are based on performance in the Common Admission Test (CAT), followed by Personal Interview (PI) and academic profiling

• Executive programs require work experience and performance in aptitude evaluations/interviews

• Ph.D. admissions are based on qualifying exams like CAT/GMAT/GRE or NET-JRF followed by research proposals and interviews

• Reservation policies follow the norms set by the Government of India