Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur (IIM Sambalpur)

Entrance Exams by Program:

Key Highlights:

·         CAT 2024 is mandatory for MBA admissions; minimum percentile varies by category.

·         CUET UG 2025 is required for the UG program, focusing on General Aptitude and English.

·         IIMSAT is an internal test for doctoral programs and some executive courses.

·         For Executive MBA, candidates may also submit GMAT scores or appear for PI rounds directly.

CAT Cut-Off Percentiles (Minimum Required)

*For female candidates and those with 12 months of work experience, the overall percentile may be relaxed to 85.

Selection Process:-

1. Stage 1: Shortlisting based on CAT scores and minimum percentiles.
2. Stage 2: Submission of online application with academic and work details.
3. Stage 3: Pre-PI Score (out of 80) based on:
• CAT Score: 40
• Class X: 3
• Class XII: 3
• Graduation: 4
• Work Experience: 20
• Gender Diversity: 10
4. Stage 4: Personal Interview (PI): conducted online or offline.
5. Final Merit Score :Pre-PI Score (75) PI Score (25)

Eligibility Criteria:

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD).
• Entrance Exam: Must appear for CAT 2025 and obtain a positive raw score in all sections.
• Work Experience: Not mandatory, but candidates with 12 months of relevant experience may benefit in the selection process.
• Reservation: Follows Government of India norms:
• SC: 15%
• ST: 7.5%
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 27%
• EWS: 10%
• PwD: 5%

For detailed information about all course admissions, please visit the official IIM Sambalpur website.