Sambalpur, Odisha
IIM Sambalpur: CAT Cut-off, Fees and Placements
IIM Sambalpur’s 2026-28 admission policy sets a minimum CAT percentile of 85 overall (Female) for General, non-PwD candidates. It is ranked 34 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking. Its MBA fee is ₹19,55,000 for the whole programme. The reported median salary for the 2025 graduating class was ₹15,02,692 a year. Every figure below links to the institute’s own document.
By ProCounsel Editorial TeamReviewed by ProCounsel counselling teamLast updated 12 Nov 2026
Official sources only · last verified 12 Nov 2026
What should you know about IIM Sambalpur at a glance?
| Full name | Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur |
| Location | Sambalpur, Odisha |
| Exams accepted | CAT |
| NIRF 2025 (Management) | Rank 34, score 58.59Source: India Rankings 2025: Management (NIRF, Ministry of Education)· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
What CAT percentile does IIM Sambalpur require, by category?
Minimum percentiles from the 2026-28 policy for the first, CAT-based shortlisting stage. Each cell is the overall minimum in bold, then VARC / DILR / QA (“—” = none set). See every college whose minimum is within reach at 90 percentile.
| Category | Non-PwD | PwD |
|---|---|---|
| General | Female85 | 40 |
| EWS | 80 | 40 |
| NC-OBC | 75 | 40 |
| SC | 55 | 40 |
| ST | 40 | 40 |
Policy batch 2026-28. Source: IIM Sambalpur - Admission Policy for 12th Batch of MBA (2026-28) (revised Jan 2026 upload)· last verified 11 Nov 2026
- Stage 1 CAT 2025 shortlist (overall percentile only): 'there will be no specific sectional percentile cut-off, only candidates obtaining a positive (greater than zero) scaled score in all the sections of CAT 2025 will be considered'. Policy says minimums may be changed later. Non-CAT: Class X/XII/graduation are Pre-PI scoring components (no minimum % beyond CAT eligibility).
- Stage 1 CAT 2025 shortlist (overall percentile only): 'there will be no specific sectional percentile cut-off, only candidates obtaining a positive (greater than zero) scaled score in all the sections of CAT 2025 will be considered'. Policy says minimums may be changed later. Non-CAT: Class X/XII/graduation are Pre-PI scoring components (no minimum % beyond CAT eligibility). DAP (Differently Abled Persons) row published as a single row; recorded under General with pwd=true.
- Stage 1 CAT 2025 shortlist (overall percentile only): 'there will be no specific sectional percentile cut-off, only candidates obtaining a positive (greater than zero) scaled score in all the sections of CAT 2025 will be considered'. Policy says minimums may be changed later. Non-CAT: Class X/XII/graduation are Pre-PI scoring components (no minimum % beyond CAT eligibility). General minimum is 85 for female candidates and for male candidates with >=1 year relevant work experience. Female row (85).
IIM Sambalpur's General minimum is 90 overall for men, or 85 for men with at least 1 year of relevant work experience; work experience cannot be checked here, so General (Male) is shown as unknown.
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What does IIM Sambalpur cost, and what do graduates earn?
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
| Duration | 2 years |
| Total programme fee | ₹19,55,000Course fee 925000x2 + other fees 50000+55000 = 1955000 (excludes mess deposit 69000/yr and refundable caution 20000). Sum of Grand Totals incl. deposits = 2113000. NRI/foreign: course fee 1350000/yr.Source: IIM Sambalpur - Master of Business Administration Fee Structure Batch 2026-28· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Intake | 320 seatsApproximate batch size for 2026-28.Source: IIM Sambalpur - Admission Policy for 12th Batch of MBA (2026-28) (revised Jan 2026 upload)· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Median salary (2025) | ₹15,02,692 per yearLatest official final placement report found (batch 2023-25). Report notes '*The data presented is reported up to 31st March'.Source: IIM Sambalpur - MBA Batch (2023-2025) Final Placement Report· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum CAT percentile for IIM Sambalpur?
For a General, non-PwD candidate, IIM Sambalpur's 2026-28 admission policy sets a minimum of 85 overall (Female). This is the threshold to be considered at the first shortlisting stage, not the percentile at which interview calls close, which is usually higher.
Which entrance exams does IIM Sambalpur accept?
IIM Sambalpur's official admission documents list CAT for its MBA admissions. Check the current year's admission policy before applying, as accepted exams can change.
What is the fee for the MBA at IIM Sambalpur?
IIM Sambalpur states a total programme fee of ₹19,55,000 (₹19.55 lakh). Course fee 925000x2 + other fees 50000+55000 = 1955000 (excludes mess deposit 69000/yr and refundable caution 20000). Sum of Grand Totals incl. deposits = 2113000. NRI/foreign: course fee 1350000/yr.
What is the median salary at IIM Sambalpur?
₹15,02,692 per year for the 2025 graduating class, from the institute's official report. Past placements do not guarantee future outcomes.
What is IIM Sambalpur's NIRF ranking?
IIM Sambalpur is ranked 34 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking (India Rankings 2025: Management, Ministry of Education) with a score of 58.59 out of 100.
Sources
Official documents used on this page, all checked on 12 Nov 2026. ProCounsel is not affiliated with IIM Sambalpur.
- IIM Sambalpur - Master of Business Administration Fee Structure Batch 2026-28 (2026)
- IIM Sambalpur - Admission Policy for 12th Batch of MBA (2026-28) (revised Jan 2026 upload) (2026)
- IIM Sambalpur - MBA Batch (2023-2025) Final Placement Report (2025)
- India Rankings 2025: Management (NIRF, Ministry of Education) (2025)
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