PhD in Management
Full-time Ph.D scholars at IIM Sambalpur are exempted from tuition/programme fee. However, the selected candidates will have to deposit an offer of acceptance fee of INR 50,780 to confirm the acceptance of the offer out of which an amount of INR 44,000 will be refunded after completion of the programme by the candidate, else it will be forfeited and an amount of INR 6000/- (excluding GST @ 18%) will be adjusted towards alumni fee (Non-Refundable).
IIM Sambalpur provides a comprehensive fellowship that covers all academic expenses including tuition, computer, library, medical insurance, placement, and alumni fees. In addition, a monthly subsistence allowance of Rs.35,000/- for first and second years, and Rs. 40,000/- after submitting the TAC approved thesis proposal will be provided till 4 years.
A maximum of two six-month extensions may be provided subject to the recommendation of the Doctoral Committee and Competent Authority. Since the PhD is a full-time residential programme, bachelor accommodation will be provided to all the students in the hostel. A fixed number of houses for married students may be made available on permanent campus.
Eligible candidates should apply ONLINE for admission to Ph.D. Programme with application fees of Rs.1180. No hard copy/mail copy of the application is accepted.
IIM Sambalpur PhD Admission process has following key steps:
- Submit Application: Check Eligibility and Submit Application Online with requisite application fees of Rs.1180
- Submit SoP: Along with the application, the candidate should submit a SOP not exceeding 2000 words and should include a title, research motivation, possible research approaches, and references.
- Entrance Test: Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria must have taken CAT in last three years; Or GRE/GATE/GMAT/JRF (UGC/CSIR) taken during the last two years; Or Valid Research Aptitude Test Score (IIMSAT) conducted by IIM Sambalpur
- Exemption from Entrance Test: Candidates who have already passed two-year full-time PGP/ MBA from IIMs or Institutions/ Universities in NIRF 2023 top 50 Ranking with a minimum CGPA of 6.00 and above on a scale of Ten or equivalent or with a minimum of 60 percent marks or equivalent are exempted from the test score.
- Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted for PI round based on entrance exam score
- Personal Interview: Upon being shortlisted, the candidate shall appear for a personal interview before the Expert panel. The panel will assess the suitability of the candidates for research work based on the portfolio of the candidate. Candidate will especially be assessed based on Statement of Purpose (SOP) apart from academic record, professional accomplishments
- Final Merit List for PhD Admission: Merit List will be prepared based on Personal Interview, Academic Qualification, Relevant Work Experience and Research Statement of Purpose (SOP).
Accept PhD Admission Offer and Pay Acceptance Fees: Full-time Ph.D scholars are exempted from tuition/programme fee. However, the selected candidates will have to deposit an offer of acceptance fee of INR 50,780 to confirm the acceptance of the offer out which an amount of INR 44,000 will be refunded after completion of the programme by the candidate, else it will be forfeited and an amount of INR 6000/- (excluding GST @ 18%) will be adjusted towards alumni fee (Non-Refundable).
The PhD Programme at IIM Sambalpur is composed of two phases-Course Work and Thesis Work. The full time PhD curriculum for each phase is as below:
- Phase-1: Course Work: The course-work consists of Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programme – level courses; General Core Courses; Domain-Specific Courses and Course of Independent Study (CIS). The academic requirements for the successful completion of this component are the same as for the MBA Programme. Comprehensive Examination will be conducted at the end of the second year to test whether the student has obtained a satisfactory level of comprehension and application of the concepts learned in his/her field of specialization. The Comprehensive Examination will comprise of both written and viva examination.
- Phase-2: Thesis Work: The thesis is the document that forms a major component for fulfilling the criteria for the award of PhD. The thesis work broadly consists of 5 important stages comprising Thesis Work Registration Process; Constitution and Approval of the Thesis Committee; Defense of Thesis Proposal; Thesis Submission and Examination; Pre-thesis Submission Defense
- Specializations: Candidates in PhD programme at IIM Sambalpur can pursue PhD in the specialization areas of Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management; Finance & Accounting Management; Operations Management; Economics; Policy & Strategic Management; Information System Management; Marketing Management
Step by Step process how to apply for IIM Sambalpur PhD admission is detailed below:
- Apply Online: The candidates are required to apply ONLINE for admission to Ph.D. Programme. No hard copy/mail copy of the application is accepted.
- Application Fees: Make Online payment of Application fee of Rs.1000 plus GST @ 18%. The total fees comes to Rs.1180/-. Please upload the receipt of online payment of the application fee along with your application.
Required Entrance Tests: You should have appeared and scored well in one of required exams including CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/JRF-UGC/CSIR. The test score should be valid on the deadlines of the submission of the application form. Candidates applying for Ph.D.Program may opt to appear on IIM Sambalpur Aptitude Test (IIMSAT) if they do not have a valid CAT/GATE/GRE/GMAT/JRF (UGC/CSIR) score - Upload Required Documents: Supporting Documents you need to upload while applying are Passport size photo; Two mandatory recommendation letters; Copy of Govt. issued photo identity proof; Copies of SSC, HSC Mark sheets, and certificates; Copy of Master’s/Bachelor’s mark sheets and certificates; Percentage conversion certificate from College/University (In case of CGPA/CPA); Copy of Professional degree marks sheets and certificates; Copy of Test Score Card; NEFT/RTGS transaction slip of Application Fee; Copy of Work Experience certificate, if applicable (NOC is required at the time of Admission); Copy of Caste and disability Certificate, if applicable; PwD certificate if applicable from a Govt. Hospital
Before applying for IIM Sambalpur PhD programme admission, the applicant should satisfy the following eligibility criteria:
- Education Qualification: The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree obtained in 10+2+3 pattern, followed by a master’s degree; or Post Graduate Diploma (2 years) from IITs/IIMs/Other reputed Universities, with at least 60% marks or equivalent grade point average in the bachelor’s as well as in the master’s degree; OR a professional qualification like CA, ICWA, CS with Bachelor’s Degree,
IIM Sambalpur PhD Admission process has following key steps:
- Submit Application: Check Eligibility and Submit Application Online with requisite application fees of Rs.1180
- Submit SoP: Along with the application, the candidate should submit a SOP not exceeding 2000 words and should include a title, research motivation, possible research approaches, and references.
- Entrance Test: Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria must have taken CAT in last three years; Or GRE/GATE/GMAT/JRF (UGC/CSIR) taken during the last two years; Or Valid Research Aptitude Test Score (IIMSAT) conducted by IIM Sambalpur
- Exemption from Entrance Test: Candidates who have already passed two-year full-time PGP/ MBA from IIMs or Institutions/ Universities in NIRF 2023 top 50 Ranking with a minimum CGPA of 6.00 and above on a scale of Ten or equivalent or with a minimum of 60 percent marks or equivalent are exempted from the test score.
- Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted for PI round based on entrance exam score
- Personal Interview: Upon being shortlisted, the candidate shall appear for a personal interview before the Expert panel. The panel will assess the suitability of the candidates for research work based on the portfolio of the candidate. Candidate will especially be assessed based on Statement of Purpose (SOP) apart from academic record, professional accomplishments
- Final Merit List for PhD Admission: Merit List will be prepared based on Personal Interview, Academic Qualification, Relevant Work Experience and Research Statement of Purpose (SOP).
- Accept PhD Admission Offer and Pay Acceptance Fees: Full-time Ph.D scholars are exempted from tuition/programme fee. However, the selected candidates will have to deposit an offer of acceptance fee of INR 50,780 to confirm the acceptance of the offer out which an amount of INR 44,000 will be refunded after completion of the programme by the candidate, else it will be forfeited and an amount of INR 6000/- (excluding GST @ 18%) will be adjusted towards alumni fee (Non-Refundable).
Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
Initiated in 2021, the Executive MBA at IIM Sambalpur is 2 years programme. The programme is mostly offered in Online mode. It is designed to capture the dimension of futuristic organizations with an immersive and active learning experience to equip future leaders. The program will benefit those having strong entrepreneurial mindset. The entire spectrum of program will cover emerging global trends, international interface, align with government eco-system and transform opportunities into actions. The program shall emphasis more on responsible leadership, sustainability, and digital transformation.
IIM Sambalpur has successfully inducted two batches, this year fourth batch of ExeMBA will be admitted. The programme has seen a unique cohort of working professionals across different industries like manufacturing, IT, ITES, Retail etc. With an average 7 years of experience and NRI participants in every batch
Eligible candidates should apply Online for admission to IIM Sambalpur ExeMBA programme with an application fees of Rs.1000 and required documents. No hard copy/mail copy of the application is accepted.
Step by Step process for IIM Sambalpur Executive MBA Admission is shared below:
Apply Online after checking your eligibility at IIM Sambalpur admission website with application fee of Rs.1000
Candidates fulfilling the minimum eligibility criteria shall be called for the PI process.
Candidates shall be required to submit a “No Objection Certificate”/ “Consent letter” for pursuing the Executive MBA at IIM Sambalpur from his or her employer
Industry Sponsored candidates are also allowed admission in the Executive MBA Program of IIM Sambalpur. A Sponsored candidate must have been in service of the sponsoring organization for at least two years at the time of admission. The selection of candidates under this category will be primarily based on personal interview. The candidates will be required to submit a letter from the sponsoring company.
The candidate should submit a SOP not exceeding 2000 words and should include talk about career path, interests, professional contributions, goals and the driving force behind pursuing ExeMBA
Upon being shortlisted, the candidate shall appear for a personal interview in front of the Expert panel. The selection panel will assess the suitability of the candidates based on their managerial acumen and entrepreneurial mindset. Candidate will be especially assessed based on Statement of Purpose (SOP) apart from academic record, professional accomplishments, etc.
Merit List will be prepared based on Personal Interview, Academic Qualification, Relevant Work Experience and Statement of Purpose (SOP)
The total program fee for Executive MBA is Rs. 12,00,000/- which includes tuition Fees, Virtual Library Access (such as cost of materials/cases/library materials/ Databases/ Archive etc.) and Campus Immersion (IIM Sambalpur campus only).
IIM Sambalpur has well crafted Executive MBA curriculuam which is mostly delivered in online mode. The programme is designed to create solid foundation in fundamentals of business and management with immersive learning experience. The course will be online on every alternate weekend. The live sessions by faculty will facilitate interactive experiential learning among participants. Since classes are conducted on alternate weekends, participants will get sufficient time to apply and relate their academic learning to real-time environment.
IIM Sambalpur practices a unique pedagogy of flipped Classroom that enable participants to learn-by-practice. The Blended-mode of course-delivery addresses the constraints of working professionals in having to be away from work for extended durations of time, typically necessitated by fully on-campus, residential programs. The program is planned to be offered on high definition, video conference based virtual classroom (VCR) online platform and offline mode i.e., on Campus of IIM Sambalpur.
In the first year of the IIM Sambalpur MBA Executive programme, a participant must undergo 450 hours of instructions on an interactive learning platform. In the second year the Participants are required to complete 240 hours of instructions and the remaining 60 hours of a Project course. Each session will be of 1.5 hours duration.
The Participants will have to undergo all the prescribed courses from the selected areas of specialization, with an option for choosing electives on one’s own preference. Three electives should be chosen from a basket of six courses listed during due course of time.
- The candidates are required to apply ONLINE for admission to IIM Sambalpur ExeMBA Programme. No hard copy/mail copy of the application is accepted.
- Along with the application, supporting documents to be uploaded include Passport size photo; Copy of Master’s/Bachelor’s mark sheets and certificates; Copy of Govt. issued photo identity proof; Copies of SSC, HSC Mark sheets, and certificates; Relevant work experience certificates; NOC from current employer; NEFT/RTGS transaction slip of Application Fee; Copy of Caste and disability Certificate, if applicable; PwD certificate must be issued by a Govt. Hospital, if applicable
- Please also upload the receipt of online payment of the application fee of Rs. 1000/- plus GST (non-refundable) along with your application.
The key points in IIM Sambalpur Executive MBA eligibility criteria are:
- Candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent percentage.
- A minimum 3 years of Post Qualification managerial/ entrepreneurial/ professional experience as on last date of application is required.
Step by Step process for IIM Sambalpur Executive MBA Admission is shared below:
- Apply Online after checking your eligibility at IIM Sambalpur admission website with application fee of Rs.1000
- Candidates fulfilling the minimum eligibility criteria shall be called for the PI process.
- Candidates shall be required to submit a “No Objection Certificate”/ “Consent letter” for pursuing the Executive MBA at IIM Sambalpur from his or her employer
- Industry Sponsored candidates are also allowed admission in the Executive MBA Program of IIM Sambalpur. A Sponsored candidate must have been in service of the sponsoring organization for at least two years at the time of admission. The selection of candidates under this category will be primarily based on personal interview. The candidates will be required to submit a letter from the sponsoring company.
- The candidate should submit a SOP not exceeding 2000 words and should include talk about career path, interests, professional contributions, goals and the driving force behind pursuing ExeMBA
- Upon being shortlisted, the candidate shall appear for a personal interview in front of the Expert panel. The selection panel will assess the suitability of the candidates based on their managerial acumen and entrepreneurial mindset. Candidate will be especially assessed based on Statement of Purpose (SOP) apart from academic record, professional accomplishments, etc.
- Merit List will be prepared based on Personal Interview, Academic Qualification, Relevant Work Experience and Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- The total program fee for Executive MBA is Rs. 12,00,000/- which includes tuition Fees, Virtual Library Access (such as cost of materials/cases/library materials/ Databases/ Archive etc.) and Campus Immersion (IIM Sambalpur campus only).
PhD in Management
IIM Sambalpur Executive Ph.D. Programme is a unique doctoral programme (Ph.D.) in management designed specifically for working professionals with a minimum of five years of full-time work experience. The Programme intends to provide industry professionals an opportunity to build career in academia.
IIM Sambalpur Executive PhD programme in Management has a duration four years with facility of extension upto two more years. The Executive PhD will be a part time programme. The student will be expected to complete the programme in four years, including a maximum of two years of course work. Under special circumstances, extension may be granted to the student. In any case, the entire program should be finished within six years.
The Executive Ph.D Programme at IIM Sambalpur admits students who have a strong academic background, are highly motivated and who have the intellectual curiosity to undertake original research. The doctoral programme prepares students for a career in academia or research positions in industry. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur, an Institute of national importance aims at imparting management education through an unconventional and novel approach. The PhD at IIM Sambalpur is imparted with a vision to create responsible leaders with entrepreneurial mind-set with Innovation, Integrity and Inclusion as its core operating principles.
Eligible candidates should apply ONLINE for admission to Ph.D. Programme with application fees of Rs.1180. No hard copy/mail copy of the application is accepted.
IIM Sambalpur PhD Admission process has following key steps:
Submit Application: Check Eligibility and Submit Application Online with requisite application fees of Rs.1180
Submit SoP: Along with the application, the candidate should submit a SOP not exceeding 2000 words and should include a title, research motivation, possible research approaches, and references.
Entrance Test: Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria must have taken CAT in last three years; Or GRE/GATE/GMAT/JRF (UGC/CSIR) taken during the last two years; Or Valid Research Aptitude Test Score (IIMSAT) conducted by IIM Sambalpur
Exemption from Entrance Test: Candidates who have already passed two-year full-time PGP/ MBA from IIMs or Institutions/ Universities in NIRF 2023 top 50 Ranking with a minimum CGPA of 6.00 and above on a scale of Ten or equivalent or with a minimum of 60 percent marks or equivalent are exempted from the test score.
Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted for PI round based on entrance exam score
Personal Interview: Upon being shortlisted, the candidate shall appear for a personal interview before the Expert panel. The panel will assess the suitability of the candidates for research work based on the portfolio of the candidate. Candidate will especially be assessed based on Statement of Purpose (SOP) apart from academic record, professional accomplishments
Final Merit List for PhD Admission: Merit List will be prepared based on Personal Interview, Academic Qualification, Relevant Work Experience and Research Statement of Purpose (SOP).
Accept PhD Admission Offer and Pay Acceptance Fees: Full-time Ph.D scholars are exempted from tuition/programme fee. However, the selected candidates will have to deposit an offer of acceptance fee of INR 50,780 to confirm the acceptance of the offer out which an amount of INR 44,000 will be refunded after completion of the programme by the candidate, else it will be forfeited and an amount of INR 6000/- (excluding GST @ 18%) will be adjusted towards alumni fee (Non-Refundable).
The PhD Programme at IIM Sambalpur is composed of two phases-Course Work and Thesis Work. The curriculum for Executive part time PhD for each phase is as below:
- Phase-1: Course Work: The course-work consists of Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programme – level courses; General Core Courses; Domain-Specific Courses and Course of Independent Study (CIS). The academic requirements for the successful completion of this component are the same as for the MBA Programme. Considering the schedule of working executives, the program is being planned in a way to maximize the use of digital platforms and minimize the visit frequency. The coursework will be majorly conducted online. Comprehensive Examination will be conducted at the end of the second year to test whether the student has obtained a satisfactory level of comprehension and application of the concepts learned in his/her field of specialization. The Comprehensive Examination will comprise of both written and viva examination.
- Phase-2: Thesis Work: The thesis is the document that forms a major component for fulfilling the criteria for the award of PhD. The thesis work broadly consists of 5 important stages comprising Thesis Work Registration Process; Constitution and Approval of the Thesis Committee; Defense of Thesis Proposal; Thesis Submission and Examination; Pre-thesis Submission Defense
Specializations: Candidates in PhD programme at IIM Sambalpur can pursue PhD in the specialization areas of Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management; Finance & Accounting Management; Operations Management; Economics; Policy & Strategic Management; Information System Management; Marketing Management
The PhD Programme at IIM Sambalpur is composed of two phases-Course Work and Thesis Work. The curriculum for Executive part time PhD for each phase is as below:
Phase-1: Course Work: The course-work consists of Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programme – level courses; General Core Courses; Domain-Specific Courses and Course of Independent Study (CIS). The academic requirements for the successful completion of this component are the same as for the MBA Programme. Considering the schedule of working executives, the program is being planned in a way to maximize the use of digital platforms and minimize the visit frequency. The coursework will be majorly conducted online. Comprehensive Examination will be conducted at the end of the second year to test whether the student has obtained a satisfactory level of comprehension and application of the concepts learned in his/her field of specialization. The Comprehensive Examination will comprise of both written and viva examination.
Phase-2: Thesis Work: The thesis is the document that forms a major componeStep by Step process how to apply for IIM Sambalpur PhD admission is detailed below:
Apply Online: The candidates are required to apply ONLINE for admission to Ph.D. Programme. No hard copy/mail copy of the application is accepted.
Application Fees: Make Online payment of Application fee of Rs.1000 plus GST @ 18%. The total fees comes to Rs.1180/-. Please upload the receipt of online payment of the application fee along with your application.
Required Entrance Tests: You should have appeared and scored well in one of required exams including CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/JRF-UGC/CSIR. The test score should be valid on the deadlines of the submission of the application form. Candidates applying for Ph.D.Program may opt to appear on IIM Sambalpur Aptitude Test (IIMSAT) if they do not have a valid CAT/GATE/GRE/GMAT/JRF (UGC/CSIR) score
Upload Required Documents: Supporting Documents you need to upload while applying are Passport size photo; Two mandatory recommendation letters; Copy of Govt. issued photo identity proof; Copies of SSC, HSC Mark sheets, and certificates; Copy of Master’s/Bachelor’s mark sheets and certificates; Percentage conversion certificate from College/University (In case of CGPA/CPA); Copy of Professional degree marks sheets and certificates; Copy of Test Score Card; NEFT/RTGS transaction slip of Application Fee; Copy of Work Experience certificate, if applicable (NOC is required at the time of Admission); Copy of Caste and disability Certificate, if applicable; PwD certificate if applicable from a Govt. Hospitalnt for fulfilling the criteria for the award of PhD. The thesis work broadly consists of 5 important stages comprising Thesis Work Registration Process; Constitution and Approval of the Thesis Committee; Defense of Thesis Proposal; Thesis Submission and Examination; Pre-thesis Submission Defense
Specializations: Candidates in PhD programme at IIM Sambalpur can pursue PhD in the specialization areas of Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management; Finance & Accounting Management; Operations Management; Economics; Policy & Strategic Management; Information System Management; Marketing Management
IIM Sambalpur PhD Admission process has following key steps:
Submit Application: Check Eligibility and Submit Application Online with requisite application fees of Rs.1180
Submit SoP: Along with the application, the candidate should submit a SOP not exceeding 2000 words and should include a title, research motivation, possible research approaches, and references.
Entrance Test: Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria must have taken CAT in last three years; Or GRE/GATE/GMAT/JRF (UGC/CSIR) taken during the last two years; Or Valid Research Aptitude Test Score (IIMSAT) conducted by IIM Sambalpur
Exemption from Entrance Test: Candidates who have already passed two-year full-time PGP/ MBA from IIMs or Institutions/ Universities in NIRF 2023 top 50 Ranking with a minimum CGPA of 6.00 and above on a scale of Ten or equivalent or with a minimum of 60 percent marks or equivalent are exempted from the test score.
Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted for PI round based on entrance exam score
Personal Interview: Upon being shortlisted, the candidate shall appear for a personal interview before the Expert panel. The panel will assess the suitability of the candidates for research work based on the portfolio of the candidate. Candidate will especially be assessed based on Statement of Purpose (SOP) apart from academic record, professional accomplishments
Final Merit List for PhD Admission: Merit List will be prepared based on Personal Interview, Academic Qualification, Relevant Work Experience and Research Statement of Purpose (SOP).
Accept PhD Admission Offer and Pay Acceptance Fees: Full-time Ph.D scholBefore applying for IIM Sambalpur PhD programme admission, the applicant should satisfy the following eligibility criteria:
Education Qualification: The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree obtained in 10+2+3 pattern, followed by a master’s degree; or Post Graduate Diploma (2 years) from IITs/IIMs/Other reputed Universities, with at least 60% marks or equivalent grade point average in the bachelor’s as well as in the master’s degree; OR a professional qualification like CA, ICWA, CS with Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 60 % marks or equivalent grade point in the Bachelor’s Degree; OR, a 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc Engineering/B. Arch) with at least 6.5 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) or equivalent percent marks; OR Five-year Integrated Master’s degree programme in any discipline, with at least 60 % aggregate marks, obtained after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent.
Reserved Category Candidates: Candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) and Persons-with-Disabilities will be given a 5% relaxation in the minimum mark’s requirement.
Final Year Students: Candidates who are in the final year of their Master’s/Bachelor’s Programmes that would make them eligible, can also apply. Such candidates, if selected, will be allowed to join the programme provisionally only if they complete all the requirements
Work Experience: Minimum 5 years of full time managerial/executive/professional work experience
Age Limit: Candidate must Not be more than 40 years
Entrance Test: Relevant Test Scores required include CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/JRF-UGC/CSIR. The test score should be valid on the deadlines of the submission of the application form. Candidates applying for Ph.D.Program may opt to appear on IIM Sambalpur Aptitude Test (IIMSAT) if they do not have a valid CAT/GATE/GRE/GMAT/JRF (UGC/CSIR) score
ars are exempted from tuition/programme fee. However, the selected candidates will have to deposit an offer of acceptance fee of INR 50,780 to confirm the acceptance of the offer out which an amount of INR 44,000 will be refunded after completion of the programme by the candidate, else it will be forfeited and an amount of INR 6000/- (excluding GST @ 18%) will be adjusted towards alumni fee (Non-Refundable).
IIM Sambalpur PhD Admission process has following key steps:
Submit Application: Check Eligibility and Submit Application Online with requisite application fees of Rs.1180
Submit SoP: Along with the application, the candidate should submit a SOP not exceeding 2000 words and should include a title, research motivation, possible research approaches, and references.
Entrance Test: Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria must have taken CAT in last three years; Or GRE/GATE/GMAT/JRF (UGC/CSIR) taken during the last two years; Or Valid Research Aptitude Test Score (IIMSAT) conducted by IIM Sambalpur
Exemption from Entrance Test: Candidates who have already passed two-year full-time PGP/ MBA from IIMs or Institutions/ Universities in NIRF 2023 top 50 Ranking with a minimum CGPA of 6.00 and above on a scale of Ten or equivalent or with a minimum of 60 percent marks or equivalent are exempted from the test score.
Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted for PI round based on entrance exam score
Personal Interview: Upon being shortlisted, the candidate shall appear for a personal interview before the Expert panel. The panel will assess the suitability of the candidates for research work based on the portfolio of the candidate. Candidate will especially be assessed based on Statement of Purpose (SOP) apart from academic record, professional accomplishments
Final Merit List for PhD Admission: Merit List will be prepared based on Personal Interview, Academic Qualification, Relevant Work Experience and Research Statement of Purpose (SOP).
Accept PhD Admission Offer and Pay Acceptance Fees: Full-time Ph.D scholars are exempted from tuition/programme fee. However, the selected candidates will have to deposit an offer of acceptance fee of INR 50,780 to confirm the acceptance of the offer out which an amount of INR 44,000 will be refunded after completion of the programme by the candidate, else it will be forfeited and an amount of INR 6000/- (excluding GST @ 18%) will be adjusted towards alumni fee (Non-Refundable).
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) at IIM Sambalpur is a two-year full-time residential programme. The programme aims to groom the participants as global responsible leaders with a profound capacity to learn and adapt in a national and international business contexts; an orientation towards achieving excellence with maintaining high ethical standards; and a capacity to work efficiently and effectively both individually and in groups.
The MBA at IIM Sambalpur provides participants with an ideal platform to augment their knowledge, skills, ability, and attitude for making themselves ready to take up challenging roles in the professional world. It is structured to harness and synergize management understanding and techniques, through courses offered by scholarly faculty members of IIM Sambalpur and other top-notch institutions of the country including older IIMs. A blended learning method, e.g., a combination of online and traditional classroom methods in the form of flipped classroom, a blend of academic theory with experiential learning in the form of live projects, a combination of self-learning and peer-learning is adopted to hone the skills of the participants. The MBA programme at IIM Sambalpur is designed with the three governing principles, viz., innovation, inclusion, and integrity.
Application process for admission at IIM Sambalpur opens with the start of CAT registration process. Candidates have to apply for CAT by the last date. There is no need to apply and pay separately for IIM Sambalpur Admission at this stage.
Admission/Selection Process for Candidates for MBA program at IIM Sambalpur is through CAT Exam and IIM CAP PI round. The selection of the candidates for admission to the MBA at IIM Sambalpur is a three-step process- Pre shortlisting, Shortlisting, and participation in IIM CAP PI round
In the first step, candidates are screened as per the IIM Sambalpur admission policy on performance in CAT exam and in the second step they are considered on various parameters for shortlisting for Common Admission Process (CAP) comprising Personal Interview (PI) from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme. After the PI round, IIM Sambalpur prepares merit list for final admission as per its final selection weightages. Detailed Admission process is as below:
The candidate must have appeared and scored the minimum required percentile in CAT. Candidates are short-listed for CAP round which is the common PI round for 10 CAP participating IIMs.
Candidates are shortlisted from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and have their interest and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme. The CAT cut off for PI round in IIM CAP was 94 percentile last year.
After the PI round, IIM Sambalpur will award weightages to various parameters and admission offers are made by IIM Sambalpur to successful candidates.
The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in CAT, performance in CAP round, academics, co-curricular and extra-curricular achievements, work experience among others
Admission offer letter would be sent to all successful candidates. Candidates, who are offered admission, need to confirm their acceptance by completing all the required formalities by the stipulated date
The two year MBA programme has rigorous and contemporary curriculum which is updated as per industry demand. The first year of the Programme provides the participants with a thorough grounding in the functional areas of Management. The first-year courses in the core curriculum are common to all participants. The rigour of the programme will enable them to enter into any stream of management when they embark upon a career, regardless of the choice of specialization they make in the second year. The first year also lays the foundations for moulding a unique IIM Sambalpur brand where, as stated earlier, a concern for the wider society and an abiding value system are firmly imprinted.
The summer internship towards the end of first year is an important building block of the programme. While offering an opportunity to put learning into practice, it also serves as an important experiential channel for participants to identify their preferences on various specializations and design a sound career path for themselves.
In the second-year, the participants are given the opportunity to choose elective courses from a number of functional areas, viz., Economics, Financial Management and Accounting, Information Systems Management, Production and Operations Management, OB &Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, and Policy & Strategy Management.
Instructors adopt multiple pedagogical tools including lecture-discussions, case method, problem-solving exercises, psychometric tests, behavioral and computer-based simulations, projects, class presentations, and various forms of technology-based learning such as multi-media, and e-learning, to facilitate the effective learning. Self and group studies are given higher emphasis over the lecture-based study.
Register and apply for CAT exam by paying the requisite application fee for the exam. On the page 4 of CAT application form, you need to select IIM Sambalpur MBA and other programs and select the interview city. Your application for IIM Sambalpur admission is submitted. At this stage, you do not need to apply and pay separately for IIM Sambalpur Admission. After declaration of CAT exam result, you can check at IIM Sambalpur as well as IIM CAP website whether you are shortlisted by entering your CAT registration ID and password. You may need to register at IIM Sambalpur website to reconfirm your interest for IIM Sambalpur admission.
Key points in IIM Sambalpur eligibility criteria for MBA programme are:
- IIM Sambalpur 2 years full time MBA Eligibility criteria require that the candidate must hold a bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years duration after class 12, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA.
- The candidate should appear in CAT exam and must score minimum prescribed sectional and overall score to be considered for shortlisting.
- Candidates appearing for the final year bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed the degree requirements and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply for Admission
Admission/Selection Process for Candidates for MBA program at IIM Sambalpur is through CAT Exam and IIM CAP PI round. The selection of the candidates for admission to the MBA at IIM Sambalpur is a three-step process- Pre shortlisting, Shortlisting, and participation in IIM CAP PI round
In the first step, candidates are screened as per the IIM Sambalpur admission policy on performance in CAT exam and in the second step they are considered on various parameters for shortlisting for Common Admission Process (CAP) comprising Personal Interview (PI) from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme. After the PI round, IIM Sambalpur prepares merit list for final admission as per its final selection weightages. Detailed Admission process is as below:
The candidate must have appeared and scored the minimum required percentile in CAT. Candidates are short-listed for CAP round which is the common PI round for 10 CAP participating IIMs.
Candidates are shortlisted from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and have their interest and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme. The CAT cut off for PI round in IIM CAP was 94 percentile last year.
After the PI round, IIM Sambalpur will award weightages to various parameters and admission offers are made by IIM Sambalpur to successful candidates.
The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in CAT, performance in CAP round, academics, co-curricular and extra-curricular achievements, work experience among others
Admission offer letter would be sent to all successful candidates. Candidates, who are offered admission, need to confirm their acceptance by completing all the required formalities by the stipulated date
Integrated Programme in Management (IPM)
IIM Rohtak launched 5 Year IPM in 2019-20. The first batch is to pass out this year. Five-Year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) offered at IIM Rohtak is a dual degree BBA+MBA programme. IPM is for students after class XII who aim to pursue their career in Business Management. IPM students are automatically promoted to IIM Rohtak MBA program after completing 3 years of BBA program. IIM Rohtak also offers exit option after successful completion of 3 years with award of degree of Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA).
Upon successfully completing academic rigor of 5 years, the participant will be awarded Integrated Programme in Management (BBA+MBA) by IIM Rohtak. The student does not need to appear in CAT or any other MBA entrance exam after completing the 3 years of BBA. IPM admission is through online IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test of 2 hours duration. Entire IPM programme is divided into two parts; the first part focuses on the foundation courses, whereas the second part focuses on the management. Students will be undergoing internships at the end of every academic year
You must register and apply online for IIM Rohtak IPMAT exam for admission to 5 year IPM program by paying registration fees of Rs.4500/-
For IIM Rohtak admission, students have to register and apply for its entrance test IPMAT. No other application needs to be submitted for IPM admission. Application process is as below:
You need to fill up the IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test registration & application form which aims at evaluating applicant’s proficiency in academics as well as in extra-curricular activities
Eligible candidates should submit their IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test Application Form online by the last date
Online non-refundable IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test Fees of Rs. 4500/- has to be paid at the time of IPM Aptitude Test Registration
To get admission to IIM Rohtak 5 year IPM, students will undergo a rigorous selection process as under:
Apply for IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test before last date
Applicants will appear in IIM Rohtak’s IPM Aptitude Test that will examine the aptitude, logical reasoning and proficiency in English of the applicant.
Candidates will be shortlisted based on their application form and aptitude test results. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Personal Interview.
The Candidates in Final selection round are judged on the basis of academics, general awareness, and communication skills
The final Merit List will be generated based on the composite score of IPMAT, Past Academics, and Personal Interview.
The candidates accepting the offer of admission to IPM will be given confirmation letter.
The candidate is required to pay the First Year Programme Fee (as mentioned in the confirmation letter) and need to report to the institute campus for on campus registration as per the communicated schedule.
If the candidate registers for the programme, his/her OAA will be adjusted with the First Year Programme Fee.
On the day of reporting in the campus for registration, the admission team will do physical verification of the documents.
No refund of programme fee will be permissible after the date of registration
The allocation of hostel room to the candidate will be done on sharing basis. Hostel rooms for DAP category will be arranged on the ground floor.
The 5 year IPM curriculum at IIM Rohtak consists of 15 terms spread over a period of 5 years. One year has three terms, each of 3 months duration. The entire programme is divided into two parts; the first part focuses on the foundation courses, whereas the second part focuses on the management. Students will be undergoing internships at the end of every academic year. IPM curriculum has 4 core areas: Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, and Humanities. Other courses such as Business Communication, Management Information System, Business, and Foreign Languages are also offered. Courses offered at the PG level (4th and 5th Year) will be the same as per the PGP curriculum.
IPM Students will be taught by the faculty from IIM Rohtak, other reputed institutions in India and abroad, and industry experts. The teaching pedagogy will be a combination of lectures, case analysis, discussions, exercises and seminars, role plays, management games, project work, and computer-based learning methods.
For IIM Rohtak admission, students have to register and apply for its entrance test IPMAT. No other application needs to be submitted for IPM admission. Application process is as below:
- You need to fill up the IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test registration & application form which aims at evaluating applicant’s proficiency in academics as well as in extra-curricular activities
- Eligible candidates should submit their IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test Application Form online by the last date
- Online non-refundable IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test Fees of Rs. 4500/- has to be paid at the time of IPM Aptitude Test Registration
Candidates who wish to apply for IIM Rohtak IPM admission must satisfy the following criteria
Qualification & Score: Minimum 60% marks in class X/ SSC and in class XII/ HSC or equivalent examinations (55% for the candidates from SC/ ST/ PwD category)
Age: Maximum 20 years of age
Students Appearing in Class 12: Students who are likely to complete Standard XII/ HSC or equivalent, can also apply subject to meeting the eligibility criteria
Reservation: Reservation will be applicable as per GOI norms after meeting the minimum eligibility criteria
Aggregate Percentage of Marks: The percentage of marks obtained by the candidate in X and XII Standard would be calculated based on the aggregate marks of all subjects that appear in the mark sheet/grade sheet, irrespective of the Board’s regulation. In case the candidates are awarded letter grades or grades points instead of marks, the conversion of grades to percentage of marks would be based on the procedure certified by the Board/ Competent Authority explaining the method of conversion from where they have obtained the certificate.
Apply & Appear in IPMAT Exam: Students have to apply and appear in IPMAT exam conducted by IIM Rohtak for IPM Admission. Students have to clear the cut offs for shortlisting in IPMAT exam
Documents at the Time of IPM Registration: After getting provisional admission offer, such candidates must produce X and XII standard mark sheets (securing minimum marks i.e. 60% for General, EWS, and NC-OBC or 55% for SC, ST and PWD) at the time of registration for the IPM programme 2024 along with school leaving certificate/migration certificate, failing which the candidate’s admission offer stands cancelled.
You must register and apply online for IIM Rohtak IPMAT exam for admission to 5 year IPM program by paying registration fees of Rs.4500/-
For IIM Rohtak admission, students have to register and apply for its entrance test IPMAT. No other application needs to be submitted for IPM admission. Application process is as below:
- You need to fill up the IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test registration & application form which aims at evaluating applicant’s proficiency in academics as well as in extra-curricular activities
- Eligible candidates should submit their IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test Application Form online by the last date
- Online non-refundable IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test Fees of Rs. 4500/- has to be paid at the time of IPM Aptitude Test Registration
To get admission to IIM Rohtak 5 year IPM, students will undergo a rigorous selection process as under:
Apply for IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test before last date
Applicants will appear in IIM Rohtak’s IPM Aptitude Test that will examine the aptitude, logical reasoning and proficiency in English of the applicant.
Candidates will be shortlisted based on their application form and aptitude test results. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Personal Interview.
The Candidates in Final selection round are judged on the basis of academics, general awareness, and communication skills
The final Merit List will be generated based on the composite score of IPMAT, Past Academics, and Personal Interview.
The candidates accepting the offer of admission to IPM will be given confirmation letter.
The candidate is required to pay the First Year Programme Fee (as mentioned in the confirmation letter) and need to report to the institute campus for on campus registration as per the communicated schedule.
If the candidate registers for the programme, his/her OAA will be adjusted with the First Year Programme Fee.
On the day of reporting in the campus for registration, the admission team will do physical verification of the documents.
No refund of programme fee will be permissible after the date of registration
The allocation of hostel room to the candidate will be done on sharing basis. Hostel rooms for DAP category will be arranged on the ground floor.
Post Graduate Program In Management (PGPM)
IIM Rohtak launched 5 Year IPM in 2019-20. The first batch is to pass out this year. Five-Year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) offered at IIM Rohtak is a dual degree BBA+MBA programme. IPM is for students after class XII who aim to pursue their career in Business Management. IPM students are automatically promoted to IIM Rohtak MBA program after completing 3 years of BBA program. IIM Rohtak also offers exit option after successful completion of 3 years with award of degree of Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA).
Upon successfully completing academic rigor of 5 years, the participant will be awarded Integrated Programme in Management (BBA+MBA) by IIM Rohtak. The student does not need to appear in CAT or any other MBA entrance exam after completing the 3 years of BBA. IPM admission is through online IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test of 2 hours duration. Entire IPM programme is divided into two parts; the first part focuses on the foundation courses, whereas the second part focuses on the management. Students will be undergoing internships at the end of every academic year
You must register and apply online for IIM Rohtak IPMAT exam for admission to 5 year IPM program by paying registration fees of Rs.4500/-
For IIM Rohtak admission, students have to register and apply for its entrance test IPMAT. No other application needs to be submitted for IPM admission. Application process is as below:
You need to fill up the IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test registration & application form which aims at evaluating applicant’s proficiency in academics as well as in extra-curricular activities
Eligible candidates should submit their IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test Application Form online by the last date
Online non-refundable IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test Fees of Rs. 4500/- has to be paid at the time of IPM Aptitude Test Registration
To get admission to IIM Rohtak 5 year IPM, students will undergo a rigorous selection process as under:
Apply for IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test before last date
Applicants will appear in IIM Rohtak’s IPM Aptitude Test that will examine the aptitude, logical reasoning and proficiency in English of the applicant.
Candidates will be shortlisted based on their application form and aptitude test results. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Personal Interview.
The Candidates in Final selection round are judged on the basis of academics, general awareness, and communication skills
The final Merit List will be generated based on the composite score of IPMAT, Past Academics, and Personal Interview.
The candidates accepting the offer of admission to IPM will be given confirmation letter.
The candidate is required to pay the First Year Programme Fee (as mentioned in the confirmation letter) and need to report to the institute campus for on campus registration as per the communicated schedule.
If the candidate registers for the programme, his/her OAA will be adjusted with the First Year Programme Fee.
On the day of reporting in the campus for registration, the admission team will do physical verification of the documents.
No refund of programme fee will be permissible after the date of registration
The allocation of hostel room to the candidate will be done on sharing basis. Hostel rooms for DAP category will be arranged on the ground floor.
The 5 year IPM curriculum at IIM Rohtak consists of 15 terms spread over a period of 5 years. One year has three terms, each of 3 months duration. The entire programme is divided into two parts; the first part focuses on the foundation courses, whereas the second part focuses on the management. Students will be undergoing internships at the end of every academic year. IPM curriculum has 4 core areas: Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, and Humanities. Other courses such as Business Communication, Management Information System, Business, and Foreign Languages are also offered. Courses offered at the PG level (4th and 5th Year) will be the same as per the PGP curriculum.
IPM Students will be taught by the faculty from IIM Rohtak, other reputed institutions in India and abroad, and industry experts. The teaching pedagogy will be a combination of lectures, case analysis, discussions, exercises and seminars, role plays, management games, project work, and computer-based learning methods.
For IIM Rohtak admission, students have to register and apply for its entrance test IPMAT. No other application needs to be submitted for IPM admission. Application process is as below:
- You need to fill up the IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test registration & application form which aims at evaluating applicant’s proficiency in academics as well as in extra-curricular activities
- Eligible candidates should submit their IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test Application Form online by the last date
- Online non-refundable IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test Fees of Rs. 4500/- has to be paid at the time of IPM Aptitude Test Registration
The 5 year IPM curriculum at IIM Rohtak consists of 15 terms spread over a period of 5 years. One year has three terms, each of 3 months duration. The entire programme is divided into two parts; the first part focuses on the foundation courses, whereas the second part focuses on the management. Students will be undergoing internships at the end of every academic year. IPM curriculum has 4 core areas: Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, and Humanities. Other courses such as Business Communication, Management Information System, Business, and Foreign Languages are also offered. Courses offered at the PG level (4th and 5th Year) will be the same as per the PGP curriculum.
IPM Students will be taught by the faculty from IIM Rohtak, other reputed institutions in India and abroad, and industry experts. The teaching pedagogy will be a combination of lectures, case analysis, discussions, exercises and seminars, role plays, management games, project work, and computer-based learning methods.
You must register and apply online for IIM Rohtak IPMAT exam for admission to 5 year IPM program by paying registration fees of Rs.4500/-
For IIM Rohtak admission, students have to register and apply for its entrance test IPMAT. No other application needs to be submitted for IPM admission. Application process is as below:
You need to fill up the IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test registration & application form which aims at evaluating applicant’s proficiency in academics as well as in extra-curricular activities
Eligible candidates should submit their IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test Application Form online by the last date
Online non-refundable IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test Fees of Rs. 4500/- has to be paid at the time of IPM Aptitude Test Registration
To get admission to IIM Rohtak 5 year IPM, students will undergo a rigorous selection process as under:
Apply for IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test before last date
Applicants will appear in IIM Rohtak’s IPM Aptitude Test that will examine the aptitude, logical reasoning and proficiency in English of the applicant.
Candidates will be shortlisted based on their application form and aptitude test results. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Personal Interview.
The Candidates in Final selection round are judged on the basis of academics, general awareness, and communication skills
The final Merit List will be generated based on the composite score of IPMAT, Past Academics, and Personal Interview.
The candidates accepting the offer of admission to IPM will be given confirmation letter.
The candidate is required to pay the First Year Programme Fee (as mentioned in the confirmation letter) and need to report to the institute campus for on campus registration as per the communicated schedule.
If the candidate registers for the programme, his/her OAA will be adjusted with the First Year Programme Fee.
On the day of reporting in the campus for registration, the admission team will do physical verification of the documents.
No refund of programme fee will be permissible after the date of registration
The allocation of hostel room to the candidate will be done on sharing basis. Hostel rooms for DAP category will be arranged on the ground floor.
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
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Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
IMI Kolkata The two-year PGDM programme is meant to give aspiring managers the tools they need in a variety of functional management areas to manage firms in a creative way. The programme’s design seeks to help students gain fundamental managerial skills for use in both Indian and international contexts.
Students have access to modern courses like Digital Marketing, Fintech, Data Analytics and Machine Learning, Generative AI, Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, ESG, New Venture Development and Design Thinking for Rural Innovation, etc. In the second year, students take modern elective courses taught by on-campus faculty members and industry professionals.
The programme is approved by AICTE, accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and internationally by the prestigious Association of MBAs (AMBA).
IMI Kolkata Programme Highlights
- 24-month, full-time programme that aims to help build in-demand competencies from the very first term
- Fully residential campus with air-conditioned accommodation
- Programme developed with input from industry experts, and taught by a highly skilled combination of academicians and industry experts
- Curriculum includes a mix of pedagogical tools such as case study-based approach, group assignments, simulations and internship projects with companies leading to holistic development of participants
- Student Exchange Programme conducted in collaboration with foreign universities
- Contemporary curriculum on Local Business Accelerator (LBA), Data Analytics and Machine Learning, ESG and Design Thinking for Rural Innovation
- Professional Certification from Coursera
- Specializations available in MIS & Analytics, Marketing, Finance, OB & HR, Operations Management, and IT & Strategy
- Approved by AICTE and accredited by NBA, NAAC and the prestigious UK-based Association of MBAs (AMBA)
- Compulsory Summer Internship Programme (SIP) at the end of the first year
- Industry-mentored and faculty-guided Capstone Project for gaining real-time experience
IMI Kolkata admission 2026 process is open. Read more details below.
IMI Kolkata is regarded amongst the best MBA colleges in India, and is ranked #42 by NIRF Rankings 2025. IMI Kolkata Placement 2025 average salary is Rs 12.75 LPA. IMI Kolkata admission 2026 is open. Apply Now.
Eligibility criteria
50% marks or equivalent CGPA in graduation from any AIU approved academic institution. Those graduating in 2026 may also apply.
Education background
To be eligible for admission to the PGDM Programme, the participants must possess a bachelor’s equivalent degree, with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent in any discipline, from a recognised university in India or abroad (recognised by the UGC / Association of Indian Universities). However, the final selection may be based on a higher cut-off percentage depending on the total number of applicants for the programme. The bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the candidate must entail a minimum of three years of education after completing higher secondary schooling under the 10+2 system or equivalent. Candidates appearing in the final year of their bachelor’s degree or equivalent are also eligible, provided they furnish proof of meeting the minimum eligibility criteria by September 30, 2026. Candidates who are unable to comply with this requirement are liable to be rejected from the programme. It is desirable that candidates complete all academic requirements before enrolling for the programme to help them keep pace with the rigour and assessment parameters of the programme.
Participant profile
Participants in the PGDM programme may be fresh graduates and/or those with relevant work experience from any discipline, including Engineering, Humanities, Commerce, Economics, Medicine, or any other field of education.
New-age Courses
IMI Kolkata programme curriculum highlights include specialized courses as given below.
LBA course, it focuses on connecting students with local businesses, providing them with opportunities to collaborate, analyze business challenges, and propose strategic solutions. Through LBA, students gain practical insights into real-world business scenarios, develop problem-solving skills, apply classroom knowledge to actual business situations and contribute to the growth of local enterprises.
ESG, IMI Kolkata prioritizes Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles in its curriculum, focusing on responsible and sustainable business practices. The curriculum teaches students to evaluate a company's performance in terms of ethical, social, environmental and governance perspectives, equipping future business leaders with the necessary knowledge for long-term sustainability.
Data Analytics, The Data Analytics area at IMI Kolkata provides a comprehensive and hands-on program that equips students with a versatile skill set to navigate the evolving data landscape. Our curriculum covers a wide spectrum of tools and techniques, including Excel for data preprocessing and visualization, R and Python for statistical analysis, machine learning and textual analytics, SQL for database management, Tableau for data visualization, SPSS Statistics and SPSS Modeler for advanced analytics, and NVivo for qualitative data analysis. By integrating these powerful tools into our coursework, students gain proficiency in the entire data analytics workflow, from data collection and preprocessing to advanced modeling and visualization. This holistic approach ensures that our graduates are well-prepared to excel in data-intensive roles and contribute effectively to data-driven decision-making in various industries
Design Thinking for Rural Innovation
IMI Kolkata has collaborated with the School of Design Thinking to integrate the course on Design Thinking in a comprehensive manner. With the support of Mission Samriddhi, a social impact platform dedicated to holistic development of Rural India, the course "Design Thinking for Rural Innovation" aims to provide management students with hands-on elements in the rural community and empower them with the skills and methodologies of Design Thinking to address and solve pressing issues in rural areas.
This course primarily helps students to hone their Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving and Integrated Thinking skills.
Generative AI
IMI Kolkata introduces a specialized course on Generative AI (GenAI), a transformative technology that is reshaping industries by automating creative processes, enhancing decision-making, and enabling innovative business models. The course is designed to familiarize MBA students with the core concepts of GenAI, its technological foundations, and its wide-ranging practical applications. It further examines the managerial implications of GenAI adoption, including system architecture, deployment strategies, capability development, governance, and ethical considerations. Delivered through a blend of theory, case studies, hands-on practice, and real-world business applications, the course aims to equip students with actionable GenAI literacy and the skills to leverage its potential in managerial contexts.
To apply for IMI Kolkata, follow these steps.
IMI Kolkata PGDM Application Procedure:
For complete information, refer to the Admission Bulletin 2026 – 28. Please note that after submitting the final application along with payment of application fee, the candidate cannot edit or make any changes in the given information
- Application form is available on this link. Apply Now
- Users should create a new account while applying online. The login details will be used for filling the admission form and for checking the status of the application later. After logging in successfully, the admission form will be displayed.
- Applicant should complete the online application form and submit it along with non-refundable application processing fee.
- Incomplete forms are liable to be rejected
Education Requirements: 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in graduation from any AIU approved academic institution
Work Experience: No mandatory
Exam Accepted: CAT , XAT GMAT and CMAT
IMI Kolkata PGDM selection process is as below.
IMI Kolkata PGDM Selection Process
Candidates who apply online for admission into PGDM will be shortlisted on the basis of Entrance Score (CAT/XAT/CMAT or GMAT score)
Academic Record
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the final stage of the selection process – the Individual Assessment Individual Assessment Process (Personal Interview) will be held in January/ February 2026(tentative). Past academic records, performance in the individual assessment process along with other qualitative parameters, like quality of work experience and extra-curricular activities constitute the core components of the selection process. The IMI Kolkata Admissions Committee reserves the right to modify these components while communicating these to the applicants at the Individual Assessment stage. The overall objective will be to identify and assess the candidate’s potential for a managerial career.
Personal Interview
The last stage of the procedure is the Personal Interview round in which students are evaluated based on their knowledge of current events, oral communication skills, domain knowledge of their degree, and work experience (if any). This is an extensive session with a panel that includes representatives of the faculty, business houses, and alumni. Students are also assigned a topic for the extempore round, which assesses their ability to think on their feet.
Applicants should note that mere fulfilment of minimum eligibility criteria may not ensure consideration for shortlisting by IMI Kolkata. IMI Kolkata will not entertain any correspondence on this subject and decisions of the IMI Kolkata Admissions Committee will be final in all matters.
IMI Kolkata offers following scholarships for bright students.
IMI Kolkata Tuition Fee Waiver
All students whose total family income is less than Rs. 8 lakhs per annum shall be eligible for Scholarship under Economically Weaker Section. Applications for Tuition Fee Waiver under Economically Weaker Section shall be invited from the students after they have been admitted into the programme. Any student joining PGDM 2026-2028 batch who is desirous of claiming the tuition waiver should apply to admissions office ([email protected]) before due date as will be intimated by the institute, with a copy of the income tax returns, PAN number, Certificate issued by competent authority appointed by appropriate government. Requests received after due date shall not be processed. Please note that all Applications for Tuition fee waiver (under economically weaker section) shall be collected and processed at one time for all such applicants. Scholarships for Economically Weaker Section shall be offered up to 5% seats of the total intake of the institute.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The Postgraduate Programme in Management at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ranchi offers a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. It has been the flagship programme of the institute since its inception. Currently, IIM Ranchi admits around 250 to 260 students per year through Common Admission Test (CAT), followed by personal interviews. The programme facilitates learning in theory and practice of different functional management areas. It is carefully designed based on inputs from key stakeholders, including students, alums, industry experts, and faculty. The programme also provides opportunities for students to develop their communication, leadership, interpersonal and networking skills which are critical in today’s competitive and dynamic business environment.
The conducive learning environment provided by the full-time campus life inculcates self-driven motivation and a collaborative culture among students. Our students excel in analytical abilities and demonstrate holistic development to face multiple facets of life.
Application process for admission at IIM Ranchi opens with the start of CAT registration process. Candidates have to apply for CAT by the last date. There is no need to apply and pay separately for IIM Ranchi Admission
Admission/Selection Process for Candidates for MBA at IIM Ranchi is through CAT. The selection of the candidates for admission to the PGP at IIM Ranchi is a two-step process.
The Postgraduate management programme is full-time residential. It is divided into six terms, spread over two years. The programme’s first year enables students to develop a fundamental understanding of different management areas. The second year comprises specialised elective courses from various management areas over three terms. The students must compulsorily complete a summer internship project for eight weeks between the first and second years. Students who want to acquire a deeper understanding of any topic or explore a topic in depth can also pursue a course of independent study under the guidance of a faculty member.
Register and apply for CAT exam by paying the requisite application fee for the exam. On the page 4 of CAT application form, you need to select IIM Ranchi MBA and other programs and select the interview city. Your application for IIM Ranchi admission is submitted. You do not need to apply and pay separately for IIM Ranchi Admission. After declaration of CAT exam result, you can check at IIM Ranchi as well as IIM CAP website whether you are shortlisted by entering your CAT registration ID and password
- IIM Ranchi Eligibility criteria require that the candidate must hold a bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years duration after class 12, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA.
- The candidate should appear in CAT exam and must score minimum prescribed sectional and overall score to be considered for shortlisting.
- Candidates appearing for the final year bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed the degree requirements and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply for Admission.
In the first step, candidates are short-listed for Common Admission Process (CAP) comprising Personal Interview (PI) from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme. Detailed Admission process is as below:
- The candidate must have appeared and scored the minimum required percentile in CAT. Candidates are short-listed for CAP round which is the common PI round for CAP participating IIMs.
- Candidates are shortlisted from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme
- After the PI round, IIM Ranchi will award weightages to various parameters and admission offers are made by IIMU to successful candidates.
- The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in CAT, performance in CAP round, academics, co-curricular and extra-curricular achievements, work experience among others
- Admission offer letter would be sent to all successful candidates. Candidates, who are offered admission, need to confirm their acceptance by completing all the required formalities by the stipulated date.
Master of Business Administration Business Analytics (PGPBA)
The Postgraduate programme in Business Analytics at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ranchi offers a Master of Business Administration – Business Analytics (MBA-BA) degree. The students are admitted through Common Admission Test (CAT), followed by personal interviews. The programme aims to prepare students for careers that apply and manage modern data science for addressing real-life problems. It has been designed to impart in-depth knowledge on modelling business scenarios and using the tools and techniques of analytics to make the participants capable of playing a leading role in the evolving analytics field. It is structured around analytical tools and methods to identify patterns, gain insights, develop business strategies and make sound management decisions.
Application process for admission at IIM Ranchi opens with the start of CAT registration process. Candidates have to apply for CAT by the last date. There is no need to apply and pay separately for IIM Ranchi Admission
Admission/Selection Process for Candidates for MBA- Business Analytics at IIM Ranchi is through CAT. The selection of the candidates for admission to the MBA-BA at IIM Ranchi is a two-step process.
The Postgraduate programme in Business Analytics is full-time residential. It is divided into six terms, spread over two years. The programme’s first-year coursework of the postgraduate programme in business analytics will have several courses in common with the regular postgraduate management programme, along with core courses in analytics. The second year comprises specialised elective courses focussed on specific business analytics tools and domain applications, spread over three terms. The students must compulsorily complete a summer internship project in analytics applications in industry for eight weeks. Students who want to acquire a deeper understanding of any topic or explore a topic in depth can also pursue a course of independent study under the guidance of a faculty member.
A minimum of 18 credits have to be obtained in the 2nd Year from IS & BA Area, out of which at least 3 credits have to be obtained every term.
Register and apply for CAT exam by paying the requisite application fee for the exam. On the page 4 of CAT application form, you need to select IIM Ranchi MBA-BA and other programs and select the interview city. Your application for IIM Ranchi admission is submitted. You do not need to apply and pay separately for IIM Ranchi Admission. After declaration of CAT exam result, you can check at IIM Ranchi as well as IIM CAP website whether you are shortlisted by entering your CAT registration ID and password
- IIM Ranchi Eligibility criteria for MBA-BA program require that the candidate must hold a bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years duration after class 12, with at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA.
- The graduation must be done in engineering/technology/architecture OR - science OR - computer application
- The candidate should appear in CAT exam and must score minimum prescribed sectional and overall score to be considered for shortlisting.
- Candidates appearing for the final year bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed the degree requirements and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply for Admission.
Admission/Selection Process for Candidates for MBA- Business Analytics at IIM Ranchi is through CAT. The selection of the candidates for admission to the MBA-BA at IIM Ranchi is a two-step process. In the first step, candidates are short-listed for Common Admission Process (CAP) comprising Personal Interview (PI) from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme. Detailed Admission process is as below:
- The candidate must have appeared and scored the minimum required percentile in CAT. Candidates are short-listed for CAP round which is the common PI round for CAP participating IIMs.
- Candidates are shortlisted from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme
After the PI round, IIM Ranchi will award weightages to various parameters and admission offers are made by IIMU to successful candidates. - The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in CAT, performance in CAP round, academics, co-curricular and extra-curricular achievements, work experience among others
- Admission offer letter would be sent to all successful candidates. Candidates, who are offered admission, need to confirm their acceptance by completing all the required formalities by the stipulated date.
Doctoral Programme in Management
The Ph.D. programme of IIM Ranchi has the objective of developing outstanding scholars for teaching or research careers at business schools/universities or management research institutions or careers in Government, industry, NGOs or for that matter any organization that requires advanced analytical and research capabilities. To accomplish this, the Ph.D. will seek to admit students who have a strong academic background, are highly motivated, and who have the intellectual curiosity to undertake original research and provide them with knowledge and research skills that can make them specialized researchers with sufficient depth of knowledge in the various existing and emerging management knowledge domains.
Ph.D. in IIM Ranchi is an academic programme, which may require a minimum of four years to complete. Students have to undertake first two years of rigorous course work, followed by at least two additional years for completing the research work with dissertation. The first year of the course work is common with IIM Ranchi’s Post Graduate Programme and is aimed at providing a participant with a broad understanding of the field of management. The Second Year of the coursework is to ensure that candidates develop deep understanding in their knowledge domain and ability to do rigorous research in their chosen area of specialization. The Area Comprehensive Examination at the end of the second year is designed to assess whether the candidate has acquired requisite level of proficiency in his/her area of specialization. In the subsequent years, the candidate works on the doctoral dissertation which is expected to be an original contribution in the area of management.
Students admitted to the programme receive comprehensive financial support that covers all academic and living costs. The Institute has excellent library, computing and faculty resources.
Eligible candidates should apply online. They should also take one of the acceptable exams - CAT, GMAT, GRE, NET JRF, GATE
The Doctoral Programme in Management requires a minimum of four years for completion. Doctoral students must complete two years of rigorous coursework and at least two additional years dedicated to research work. The first-year coursework is common with the MBA programme. It enables the students to develop a fundamental understanding of different management areas. The second year of the coursework comprises specialised doctoral-level electives that help the students develop a deeper understanding and ability to undertake rigorous research in their chosen area of specialisation.
After completing the coursework, doctoral students must demonstrate their capability of conducting research by a Comprehensive Examination aimed at assessing the knowledge gained in the area of specialisation. In the subsequent years, the students work on their thesis, which is expected to be an original contribution to the specialized area of management. The thesis is evaluated in internal and external thesis defence.
Candidates who fulfil the above eligibility criteria can apply online. They are also required to take Common Admission Test (CAT) held by the IIMs. Alternatively, those who have qualified in GATE, GRE, GMAT and NET-JRF (UGC/CSIR) examinations can also apply in the relevant area of specialization.
A candidate for the IIM Ranchi PhD programme must have one of the following qualifications:
- Master’s degree or Post Graduate Diploma or its equivalent in any discipline with first class (or); B.Tech/4 Years Degree with 6.5 CGPA or equivalent (or), Any professional qualification such as CA/ICWA/CS with a B.Com/Degree with minimum 55% aggregate marks or equivalent grade point average.
- In addition, the candidate must have secured a minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent) in all their public examinations starting with the secondary level. Work experience in industry or academics, though not mandatory, will be given due credit in the selection process.
- Those who are appearing for their final year examination in the current academic year may also apply. However, their admission to the programme will be provisional subject to their successful completion of all requirements for obtaining the relevant degree
- A candidate must not be more than 55 years of age
Step-1: Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria should submit application.
Step-2: Candidates are required to take Common Admission Test (CAT) held by the IIMs. Alternatively, those who have qualified in GATE, GRE, GMAT and NET-JRF (UGC/CSIR) examinations can also apply in the relevant area of specialization. Scores of any of these examinations including CAT taken during the last two years will be considered valid for the admission in Ph.D. Candidates who have already obtained a one/two year full-time classroom-based Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) or in any specialized area of management (e.g., PGD in HRM, Agri-Business Management etc.) from any of the IIMs with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 on a 10 point scale or equivalent in last four years preceding the admission year are exempted from this requirement, and can apply directly through the prescribed Application Form.
Step-3: The candidates short-listed on the basis of their academic record and performance in the competitive examinations mentioned above will be called for a seminar and personal interview for final selection in April/May and the successful candidates will receive admission offer.