After IIM Lucknow, 49% non-engineers in IIM Sambalpur's new MBA batch
The institute also stated that this is expected to improve peer learning and practical application of concepts across classrooms.REPRESENTATION FROM ACROSS INDIAThe new batch also shows significant geographical diversity. Students hail from nearly every state and union territory, including the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh account for the largest share at 13% and 12%, respectively, followed by representation from Odisha, Delhi, Telangana, Kerala, and West Bengal.In line with its stated values of inclusivity and innovation, the institute has admitted three students with physical or mobility disabilities.NATIONAL THEMES, GLOBAL ASPIRATIONSAddressing students at the inaugural ceremony, IIM Sambalpur Director Professor Mahadeo Jaiswal said the institute's vision aligns with national campaigns like 'Digital India' and 'Make in India'.advertisement'We now need to add 'Brand in India' to this list,' Jaiswal said, adding that the institute's AI-enabled classrooms and its Master Weaver initiative exemplify a new-age IIM rooted in social impact.Chief guest V. Srinivas, IAS, Secretary, DARPG, Government of India, said the MBA-BA programme reflects India's broader digital push.'These students will help shape Viksit Bharat with innovation and ethics,' he noted.Industry leaders including Rajiv Kumar of Vedanta Aluminium and Samir Kumar of Amazon India also spoke at the event, offering insights on leadership and future workforce needs.ABOUT IIM SAMBALPURIIM Sambalpur is one of the premier management institutions in the country and is widely known for its quality education. Spread over approximately 200 acres of land, the IIM Sambalpur was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, on February 3, 2024.It also has tie-ups with Flipkart, Amazon, and SIDBI to support, promote and connect regional weavers with global platforms.Equipped with sustainable practices and modernised facilities, the campus values its regional art by mapping the traditional IKAT, patterned textile-dyeing technique onto the brick faade.IIM Sambalpur is known for its two-year flagship MBA Programme, and admissions are held via CAT. It also offers an MBA for working professionals at the Delhi Centre at ISID, Vasant Kunj, providing options for a dual-degree Programme in partnership with French universities.advertisementFurthermore, in addition to the Executive MBA Programme, the premier institute offers a PhD, Executive PhD, and Management Development Programme (MDP).IIM Sambalpur has played a torchbearer role for other IIMs in terms of gender-diverse classrooms. IIM Sambalpur cut-off is 92 percentile.IIM Sambalpur's MBA fee is INR 13.04 Lakh, whereas IIM Sambalpur's average package stood at INR 16.64 LPA and IIM Sambalpur's highest package stood at INR 64.61 LPA for the 2023 batch.- Ends
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