IIM Sambalpur PhD Admission 2025

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur, Odisha invites online application for PhD admission 2025.

Admission Criteria

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur, an Institute of national importance aims at imparting management education through an unconventional and novel approach

IIM Sambalpur’s vision is to create responsible leaders with entrepreneurial mind-set with Innovation, Integrity, and Inclusion as its core operating principles.

IIM Sambalpur admits students in Ph.D Programme 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.

Qualification

The candidate must hold, subject to the condition laid down below, as per MoE guidelines:

Master’s Degree (i.e., 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.

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.

Condition

The Master’s degree or equivalent qualification/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification should be:

(a) From any of the Universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956;

OR

(b) Recognized by the Ministry of Education(Erstwhile known as Ministry of HRD), Government of India

OR

(c) Possess an equivalent qualification from an institution approved by AICTE. 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 (10+2) or equivalent.

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 on or before 30th June 2025

Age Limit

Candidate must not be more than 40 years as on June 1st, 2025

Reservation

IIM Sambalpur follows the Government of India’s Reservation Policy.

Admission Process

The admission process of IIM Sambalpur consists of :

• Shortlisting of candidates for Personal Interview (PI) process.
• Conducting the PI process
• Preparing the Merit List based on the Admission Criteria and PI process.
• Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria as stated above are required to take Common Admission Test (CAT).CAT 2022, 2023 & 2024 is valid for 2025 PhD Admission at IIM Sambalpur.

OR

Alternatively, those who have GATE/JRF (UGC/CSIR) taken during the last two years and who have GRE/ GMAT taken during the last five years will be considered valid for 2025 Admission.

OR

Valid Research Aptitude Test Score (IIMSAT) of IIM Sambalpur 2025.

• Exemption from Standard Test: Candidates who have already passed two-year full-time PGP/ MBA from IIMs or Institutions/ Universities in NIRF 2024 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.

Part-time/evening/weekend/Distance Learning programmes of IIM or Institutions as specified above are NOT considered.

Note: Admission to the programme is open to Indian Citizens only.

Selection Criteria

Shortlist For Pi

The CAT/GRE/GMAT/GATE/ JRF-UGC/CSIR/ IIMSAT Score/ percentile will be used for shortlisting candidates for PI. The PhD committee in consultation with the Competent Authority will decide the number of candidates to be called for PI based on the merit order.

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, etc.

Preparing The Merit List

Merit List will be prepared based on Personal Interview, Academic Qualification, Relevant Work Experience and Research Statement of Purpose (SOP).

Statement of Purpose (SOP)

The candidate should submit a SOP not exceeding 2000 words and should include a title, research motivation, possible research approaches, and references.

Fellowship Stipend

• 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/- (Slab A) for first and second years, and Rs. 40,000/- (Slab B) 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, accommodation will be provided to all the students in the campus hostel.

Extended Last Date for Submission of Applications: 15th April 2025

• Notification
• Application
• IIMSAT Pattern & Syllabus
• IIIT Sambalpur Website