Executive Master of Business Administration [EMBA]
Admission & Eligibility
Qualification & Work Experience
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks, and at least 3 years of post-qualification managerial/entrepreneurial/professional experience as of the application deadline.
Selection Criteria
Self-Financed Candidates: Eligible candidates are called for a Personal Interview (PI), with the number of candidates determined by the Executive MBA Admission Committee in consultation with the Competent Authority. A No-Objection Certificate/Consent Letter from the employer is required at admission.
Industry-Sponsored Candidates: The sponsored candidate must have at least 2 years' service with the sponsoring organisation at the time of admission. Selection is primarily interview-based, requiring a letter from the sponsoring company; sponsored admits follow the same rules as regular admits.
Personal Interview
Shortlisted candidates appear before an expert panel that assesses managerial acumen and entrepreneurial mindset, with particular attention to the Statement of Purpose alongside academic record and professional accomplishments.
Statement of Purpose (SOP)
An SOP of up to 2,000 words covering career path, interests, professional contributions, goals and motivation for pursuing the Executive MBA.
Merit List
Based on Personal Interview, Academic Qualification, Relevant Work Experience and SOP.
IIM Sambalpur reserves the right to modify admission criteria and cut-offs until the admission process for the batch is complete. Disputes concerning the Executive MBA 2026-28 batch fall under the jurisdiction of courts in Sambalpur.
Contact Details
Website: www.iimsambalpur.ac.in
Phone: +91 3348051906
Email: onlineadmissions[at]iimsambalpur[dot]ac[dot]in
MBA for Working Professionals [MBA-WP]
Admission & Eligibility
Eligibility Conditions
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline, with a minimum of 50% marks.
- At least 3 years of full-time managerial/professional experience after the Bachelor's degree, as of the application deadline.
- Open to all nationalities.
- Seats reserved for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/PWD/EWS candidates per Government of India rules.
Selection Process
Self-Financed Candidates: Eligible candidates are called for a Personal Interview (PI); the Admissions Committee determines the shortlist in consultation with the Competent Authority. A No-Objection Certificate/Consent Letter from the current employer is required.
Industry-Sponsored Candidates: The sponsored candidate must have at least 2 years' service with the sponsoring organisation at the time of admission. Selection is primarily interview-based, with a letter from the sponsoring company required; sponsored admits follow the same rules as regular admits.
Statement of Purpose (SOP)
An SOP of up to 2,000 words covering career path, interests, professional contributions, goals and motivation for pursuing the programme.
Personal Interview
Shortlisted candidates appear before a selection panel that assesses managerial acumen and entrepreneurial mindset.
Merit List
Weightage: Personal Interview 60%, Academic Performance 10%, Diversity 10%, SOP & Career Objectives 20%.
IIM Sambalpur reserves the right to modify admission criteria and cut-offs until the admission process for the batch is complete. Disputes fall under the jurisdiction of courts in Sambalpur.
Contact
Email: mbadelhi[at]iimsambalpur[dot]ac[dot]in / chairmbadelhi[at]iimsambalpur[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone: 8655647411 / 9540595555 (Mon–Sat, working hours)
Helpline: Mr. Tej Pratap Singh, +91 9540595555 (Mon–Sat, 10:00–17:00 IST)
PhD in Management for Working Professionals [PhD-WP]
Admission & Eligibility
Qualification
Per MoE guidelines, the candidate must hold one of:
- A Master's degree/2-year PG Diploma/Integrated (Dual) Degree from an IIT/IIM/NIRF-2025-top-50 institution, with at least 55% in the Bachelor's and 60% in the Master's (or equivalent CGPA).
- A professional qualification (CA/ICWA/CS) with a Bachelor's degree at min. 55%.
- A 4-year/8-semester engineering degree (B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc Engg/B.Arch) with min. 6.5 CGPA or equivalent.
SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD candidates receive a 5% relaxation on the minimum marks requirement. And a minimum of 5 years of full-time managerial/executive/professional work experience as of 31 March 2026.
Admission Process
- Shortlisting for Personal Interview (PI).
- Conducting the PI.
- Preparing the Merit List based on admission criteria and PI performance.
Eligible candidates must have a valid CAT score (CAT 2023, 2024 or 2025 valid for 2026 admission), OR GATE/JRF (UGC/CSIR) taken in the last two years plus GRE/GMAT taken in the last five years, OR a valid IIMSAT 2026 score.
Test Exemption: Not required for alumni of an IIM or an institution ranked NIRF 2025 top 50, who completed a two-year full-time PGP/Integrated Programme in Management with a minimum CGPA of 6.0/10 or equivalent. Part-time/evening/weekend/distance-learning programmes do not qualify.
Selection Criteria
Shortlisting for PI: Based on CAT/GRE/GMAT/GATE/JRF-UGC-CSIR/IIMSAT score or percentile; the PhD Committee determines the shortlist in consultation with the Competent Authority.
Personal Interview: An expert panel assesses programme suitability based on the candidate's portfolio, SOP, academic record and professional accomplishments.
Merit List: Based on Personal Interview, Academic Qualification, Relevant Work Experience and Research SOP.
Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Up to 2,000 words, including a title, research motivation, possible research approaches, and references.
Programme Fee
Total fee: ₹12,25,000 (including a refundable ₹25,000 caution money, returned on programme completion). Fees cover course fees only — hostel and mess charges are borne by participants. After four years, candidates pay ₹1,50,000 per year in subsequent years.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹5,25,000 | ₹3,00,000 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹12,25,000 |
Withdrawal & Cancellation
Before Year 1 Registration:
- The provisional offer stands once the offer-acceptance fee is received by the stipulated date; otherwise it is cancelled.
- Candidates who have paid but wish to withdraw before the stipulated withdrawal deadline get a refund minus a ₹1,000 administrative charge.
- Withdrawal after the deadline, or failure to register, forfeits the entire offer-acceptance fee.
- Admission is cancelled if the candidate does not register on the specified date/time.
- The remaining first-year fee must be paid before registration, by a communicated deadline, or the offer is cancelled.
- Withdrawal after paying the first-year fee but before the offer-acceptance withdrawal deadline: refund of both amounts, minus ₹1,000 administrative charge.
- Withdrawal after the offer-acceptance deadline but before the first-fee deadline: refund minus the ₹50,000 offer-acceptance fee.
- Withdrawal after the first-year fee deadline: no refund.
After Registration: Withdrawal mid-term forfeits all fees paid to that point, regardless of days remaining in the term, and the admission is cancelled.
IIM Sambalpur reserves the right to modify admission criteria and cut-offs until the admission process is complete. Disputes concerning the PhD-WP 2026 batch fall under the jurisdiction of courts in Sambalpur.
Last Date for Submission of Applications: 31 March 2026
Contact
For PhD-WP admissions queries: phd.admission[at]iimsambalpur[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone: 7327014789
Executive PhD IIM Sambalpur & DBA IAE – Bordeaux University School of Management
Admission & Eligibility
Eligibility
- Work Experience: Minimum 5 years in a professional setting, holding a postgraduate degree.
- Educational Background: A relevant Master's degree (MBA/3+2 years or equivalent) or a 4-year Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution.
- Academic Record: A strong record — transcripts, GPA and relevant achievements/honours.
- Language Proficiency: Proficiency in English (the language of instruction).
- Research Interest: A clearly articulated research topic within management or a related discipline.
- Statement of Purpose: Covering academic/professional background, research interests, career goals, and motivation.
An NOC/Consent Letter from the employer is required (or a self-employment declaration, if applicable).
Selection Process
- Academic Profile — graduation score/percentage.
- Personal Interview.
- Merit List based on resume and PI performance.
IIM Sambalpur strictly follows the Government of India's Reservation Policy.
Programme Fee (Proposed, 2026-29)
| Year I | Year II | Year III | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIMS Tuition Fee | ₹5,25,000 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹9,25,000 |
| Bordeaux Tuition Fee | €6,000 | €6,000 | €3,000 | €15,000 |
Candidates pay campus accommodation fees separately when staying at the IIMS campus, plus a one-time refundable caution deposit of ₹25,000 with the first-semester fees.
Award of Degree
Participants who complete all conditions to the Academic Council's satisfaction are awarded the degree of Executive PhD, IIM Sambalpur & DBA, IAE Bordeaux University School of Management.
Admission disputes fall under the jurisdiction of courts in Sambalpur.
Contact Information
Phone: +91 9903471420
Email: exephd-dba[at]iimsambalpur[dot]ac[dot]in, padmavathy[at]iimsambalpur[dot]ac[dot]in
Address: IIM Sambalpur, Goshala, Basantpur, Odisha 768025
www.iimsambalpur.ac.in
Executive MBA in FinTech & AI
Admission & Eligibility
Eligibility Conditions
- Bachelor's Degree: from an accredited institution, any field accepted; business, economics, mathematics, engineering or computer science backgrounds preferred.
- Work Experience: minimum 3 years of post-qualification managerial/entrepreneurial/professional experience as of the programme start date.
- Academic Proficiency: strong quantitative aptitude (mathematics, statistics or economics) and sound business fundamentals.
- Language Skills: English proficiency, particularly for international applicants.
Selection Process
Eligible candidates are considered for a Personal Interview (PI); the Admission Committee, in consultation with the Competent Authority, determines the PI shortlist. Working professionals may need to submit an NOC or Consent Letter from their employer.
Statement of Purpose (SOP)
An SOP of up to 2,000 words covering career path, interests, professional contributions, goals and motivation for pursuing the programme.
Personal Interview
Shortlisted candidates appear before a selection panel assessing managerial acumen and entrepreneurial mindset.
Merit List
Weightage: Personal Interview 60%, Academic Performance 10%, Diversity 10%, SOP & Career Objectives 20%.
Download Programme Brochure 2026 (PDF)
Apply Online
Contact Details
Website: www.iimsambalpur.ac.in
Email: programinfo[at]nse[dot]co[dot]in, chairmbafintech[at]iimsambalpur[dot]ac[dot]in, mbafintech[at]iimsambalpur[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone: +91 83684 48803, +91 86556 47411 (Mon–Sat, working hours)