IIM-Sambalpur Charts Independent Path for MBA Admissions

IIM-Sambalpur will independently conduct its MBA admissions for the 2025-2026 academic year, including a new Business Analytics course. The revised process focuses on a holistic experience, incorporating CAT scores, academics, work experience, and gender balance. Candidates can choose physical or virtual interviews.

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM)-Sambalpur has unveiled plans to conduct its MBA admissions independently for the 2025-2026 academic year. The new approach also encompasses the freshly launched MBA in Business Analytics.

The revamped process aims to provide a more holistic admissions experience, allowing candidates to demonstrate their abilities through personal interviews, either in-person or virtually. It places an emphasis on merit by evaluating CAT 2024 scores, academic history, work experience, and gender balance.

Professor Mahadeo Jaiswal, director of IIM-Sambalpur, stressed that the institution's goal is to nurture talent and encourage innovation, aligning its independent admissions process with earlier established IIMs.