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IIM Sambalpur shortlist for MBA admission 2025–27 released in online mode. IIM Sambalpur shortlist 2025 status is available on the official website of IIM Sambalpur. IIM Sambalpur shortlisted candidates for the first round received an email with an application form to be submitted within the stipulated time to attend further rounds. IIM Sambalpur is one of the new/baby IIM, and it came out of the CAP process. From this year, the IIM Sambalpur admission process will be done independently. IIM Sambalpur PI is being held from March 3 to April 18, 2025. The merit list for IIM Sambalpur MBA admission 2025 will be released on May 10, 2025.
The CAT 2025 final answer key will be released soon for 2.58 lakh candidates. Candidates can check the expected cut-offs for IMI Delhi from the table given below.
As per previous years trends, the expected IMI Delhi CAT cut-offs will fall somewhere around 88 to 90 percentile for the MBA programme.
IMI Delhi Accepted Entrance Exams | IMI Delhi Cutoff 2025 (Expected) |
IMI Delhi CAT Cut off for General | 88-90 percentile |
IMI Delhi CAT Cutoff OBC | 88-90 percentile |
IMI Delhi CAT Cut off EWS | 88-90 percentile |
IMI Delhi CAT Cutoff for SC | 88-90 percentile |
IMI Delhi CAT Cut off for ST category | 88-90 percentile |
IMI Delhi CAT Cut off for PWD | 88-90 percentile |
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Candidates who are shortlisted for IIM Sambalpur MBA admission have to appear for the Personal Interview (PI) processes as per the schedule. Read this piece by Careers360 to know all about the IIM Sambalpur shortlist 2025, such as shortlisting criteria, important dates, and much more.
Candidates are shortlisted for IIM Sambalpur MBA admission 2025 based on CAT score, personal interview (PI) score, and profile-based shortlisting. Apart from that, during the IIM Sambalpur shortlisting process, the candidate's academic profile, work experience, and gender diversity are considered. Candidates who received the interview call can submit their IIM Sambalpur application form by January 25, 2025. Candidates who met the IIM Sambalpur CAT cutoff 2024 can appear for the personal interview (PI) process.
At the time of checking IIM Sambalpur shortlist status, candidates can follow the provided steps for MBA admission.
Authorities will also send individual mail to candidates with registered mail IDs regarding IIM Sambalpur shortlist status 2025.
| Category | QA | DILR | VARC | Overall |
| General | 65 | 65 | 65 | 90* |
| EWS | 60 | 60 | 60 | 80 |
| NC-OBC | 55 | 55 | 55 | 75 |
| SC | 40 | 40 | 40 | 55 |
| ST | 35 | 35 | 35 | 40 |
| DAP | 35 | 35 | 35 | 40 |
Candidates are required to appear for the IIM Sambalpur Interview as per the below schedule.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
IIM Sambalpur shortlist 1 release date | January 10, 2025 |
IIM Sambalpur registration last date | January 25, 2025 |
IIM Sambalpur shortlist 2 release date | February 10, 2025 |
| Announcement of interview slots | February 23, 2025 |
| IIM Sambalpur interview dates | March 3, 2025 to April 18, 2025 |
| IIM Sambalpur merit list | May 10, 2025 |
Post completion of IIM Sambalpur selection criteria, IIM Sambalpur will release the final merit list on its official website. If a candidate wishes to withdraw their admission at IIM Sambalpur, in such a case IIM Sambalpur waitlist movement will take place, and that designated MBA seat will be allotted to other candidates.
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur selection criteria will take place based on the CAT 2024 result and Personal Interview (PI) process. Check out the weightage divided for the IIM Sambalpur admission process 2025.
The criteria to release the pre-personal interview shortlist are as follows:
CAT score of the candidate is divided by the maximum CAT score among candidates who have applied to IIM Sambalpur and attended the PI process. It is clarified that the scaled CAT score would be used and not the CAT percentile.
The pre-pi score will be calculated out of 80.
The criteria to release the IIM Sambalpur merit list are as follows:
| Components | Score |
| Adjusted Pre-Pi score | 75 |
| Personal Interview | 25 |
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Sambalpur, offers a 2-year full-time MBA programme in several specializations. IIM Sambalpur also offers an MBA for working professionals and an executive MBA. Check out the list of MBA courses offered at IIM Sambalpur.
IIM Sambalpur MBA fees for the 2025–27 batch are yet to be announced. However, as per last year's trend, the overall fee for the IIM Sambalpur MBA course was Rs 18,01,000. At the time of admission, candidates will have to pay Rs 50000, which will be adjusted against the 1st instalment.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, IIM Sambalpur falls under the category of Baby IIM.
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For a raw score of 56 in CAT 2025 Slot 3, your expected overall percentile is likely to be in the range of the 90th-95th percentile. The exact percentile can vary slightly on the final normalization process and the process and performance of all test-takers. In this article you'll find more about the CAT result.
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With a projected CAT percentile of 87% but not clearing sectional cutoffs, your chances at top IIMs are limited because they require both overall percentile and sectional minimums. However, you still have a good shot at other reputed management institutes and non-IIM B-schools. Consider colleges like NMIMS, SPJIMR, IMT, TAPMI, Great Lakes, and other well-ranked private or state-level B-schools that accept CAT scores and weigh your profile holistically. Your academic record, BSc in Animation with 80%, and 5 years of work experience at Ubisoft India are strong points and may help in institutes that value work experience in their selection process. Also, explore institutes that accept XAT, MAT, or CMAT, where your profile can be competitive.
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NIT Rourkela CAT cutoff range is between 70-85 percentiles for the general category. 70 is the minimum percentile needed to apply, and 85 is the highest percentile. However, the maximum percentile depends on the particular year competition. It can be changed.
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If you filled the UGC NET form under EWS but you don’t have a valid EWS certificate, then forget using the EWS category. They won’t accept it. You’ll automatically be treated as General category during document verification.
And no, this won’t make your form “invalid” or “illegal.” It just means you won’t get the EWS benefit.
So yes — you can still go for General category posts and Professor recruitment. Just don’t try to submit a fake/invalid certificate; that will get you disqualified.
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If your CAT admit card shows your surname first followed by your first name as entered in the form, it is correct. You do not need to worry about this format as long as it matches the details you provided. Ensure all other information on the admit card is accurate and carry it to the exam along with the required identification documents.
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