Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence [BS-DSAI]
Admission & Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria — Qualification
- Must have passed Standard XII/HSC (or equivalent), or be currently appearing with results expected by June 2026.
- Minimum 60% aggregate in Standard X/SSC and XII/HSC or equivalent (General Category); 55% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD/EWS categories.
- Must have passed English and Mathematics in both Standard X and XII (or equivalent).
- Must have a valid JEE (Mains) 2026 score — mandatory for all applicants.
Relaxation for Reserved Categories
- A 5% relaxation on the aggregate percentage requirement for EWS, SC, ST, OBC-NCL and PwD candidates.
- Seat reservation per Government of India norms.
Age Limit
Maximum age 20 years as of 31 July 2026, with age relaxation for reserved categories per Government of India norms.
Admission Process
Stage 1 — Application & Eligibility: Online application through the IIM Sambalpur admission portal, with all relevant documents submitted online.
Stage 2 — Shortlisting & Personal Interview (PI): Candidates are shortlisted for PI based on JEE (Main) 2026 performance; the interview panel scores candidates on multiple parameters.
Stage 3 — Merit List: Prepared only for candidates who appear for the PI, combining JEE 2026 score and PI score.
Reservation Policy
- SC: 15%
- ST: 7.5%
- OBC-NCL: 27%
- EWS: 10%
- PwD: 5%
Application Fee
- General Category: ₹2,000 + applicable taxes
- SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD/EWS: ₹1,000 + applicable taxes
Non-refundable; payable through the online admission portal.
Admission Confirmation
Selected candidates receive a provisional offer by email and must pay the first program-fee instalment by the stipulated deadline; failure to do so forfeits the offer, which then passes to the next eligible candidate on the merit list.
IIM Sambalpur reserves the right to modify the admission policy, criteria and cut-offs until the admission process is complete. Disputes fall under the jurisdiction of courts in Sambalpur.
Contact Us
Admissions Office
Contact Person: Mr. Pinaki Nepak
Email: bs.admissions[at]iimsambalpur[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone: +91 7205601968
Administrative Officer, BS Programmes
Contact Person: Dr. Jigisha Patel
Email: ao_bsprogram[at]iimsambalpur[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone: +91 7205726111
Chairperson, BS Admission
Contact Person: Prof. Varun Bhardwaj
Email: chair.bsadmissions[at]iimsambalpur[dot]ac[dot]in
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Management and Public Policy [BS-MPP]
Admission & Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria — Qualification
- Must have passed Standard XII/HSC (or equivalent), or be currently appearing with results expected by June 2026.
- Minimum 60% aggregate in Standard X/SSC and XII/HSC or equivalent (General Category); 55% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD/EWS categories.
- Must have passed English in both Standard X and XII (or equivalent).
- Must have a valid score in the Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT) 2026, conducted by IIM Indore.
Relaxation for Reserved Categories
- A 5% relaxation on Class 10 and Class 12 aggregate percentage for EWS, SC, ST, OBC-NCL and PwD candidates.
- Seat reservation per Government of India norms.
Age Limit
Maximum age 20 years as of 31 July 2026, with age relaxation for reserved categories per Government of India norms.
Admission Process
Stage 1 — Application & Eligibility: Online application through the IIM Sambalpur admission portal, with all relevant documents submitted online.
Stage 2 — Shortlisting & Personal Interview (PI): Candidates are shortlisted for PI based on IPMAT 2026 score; the interview panel scores candidates on multiple parameters.
Stage 3 — Merit List: Prepared using IPMAT 2026 score (IIM Indore) combined with PI score.
Reservation Policy
- SC: 15%
- ST: 7.5%
- OBC-NCL: 27%
- EWS: 10%
- PwD: 5%
Application Fee
- General Category: ₹2,000 + applicable taxes
- SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD/EWS: ₹1,000 + applicable taxes
Non-refundable; payable through the online admission portal.
Admission Confirmation
Selected candidates receive a provisional offer by email and must pay the first program-fee instalment by the stipulated deadline; failure to do so forfeits the offer, which then passes to the next eligible candidate on the merit list.
IIM Sambalpur reserves the right to modify the admission policy, criteria and cut-offs until the admission process is complete. Disputes fall under the jurisdiction of courts in Sambalpur.
Contact Us
Admissions Office
Contact Person: Ms. Madhusmita Srichandan
Email: bs.admissions[at]iimsambalpur[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone: +91 9078546024
Administrative Officer, BS Programmes
Contact Person: Dr. Jigisha Patel
Email: ao_bsprogram[at]iimsambalpur[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone: +91 7205726111
Chairperson, BS Admission
Contact Person: Prof. Varun Bhardwaj
Email: chair.bsadmissions[at]iimsambalpur[dot]ac[dot]in