Last Updated on July 23, 2026
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Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur has welcomed the MBA, MBA (Business Analytics) and ExeMBA Class of 2026–28. IIM Sambalpur has admitted 311 students to the flagship MBA programme, 51 students to the MBA Business Analytics programme and 102 Students in ExeMBA program, taking the combined incoming cohort to 464 students. Compared to the previous year, the incoming MBA cohort demonstrates stronger professional diversity, with a higher proportion of candidates possessing prior work experience and a rise in average work experience.
Here are the key highlights of IIM Sambalpur MBA Batch 2026–28.
IIM Sambalpur MBA Batch Profile 2026–28: Key Highlights
Geographic diversity: Students represent 26 States and Union Territories across India.
IIM Sambalpur MBA Business Analytics Batch Profile 2026–28: Key Highlights
Inauguration of MBA, ExeMBA and MBA-Business Analytics
The MBA 2026-28 and ExeMBA 2026-28 programs was inaugurated by Prof Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director, IIM Sambalpur along with the Chief Guest Mr Dinesh Arora, Advisor Leader, PWC on 30 June 2026 at IIM Sambalpur Campus. The inauguration of its 2nd batch MBA-Business Analytics was held at IIM Sambalpur Delhi Centre on July 7, 2026 with the presence of Mr Arka Haldar, Partner, BCG; Mr Rajdeep Sahrawat, ED, Deloitte and Mr Dviwesh Mehta, Director, Harvard Business Publishing.
IIM Sambalpur Batch Profile: Comparing 2026–28 with 2025–27
A comparison of IIM Sambalpur’s current batch with previous batch reveals a notable shift towards greater professional experience while maintaining strong academic diversity. The proportion of students with prior work experience has increased from 69.9% to 85.5%, accompanied by an increase in average work experience from 17.9 months to 20.9 months. The average age of the incoming batch has also increased from 24.7 years to 25.2 years, indicating a more professionally mature cohort. Geographical diversity has expanded further, with representation increasing from 25 to 26 States and Union Territories. Read detailed comparison in the table below.
IIM Sambalpur MBA Batch Profile Comparison
Parameter | MBA 2025-27 | MBA 2026-28 |
|---|---|---|
Total students | 306 | 311 |
Engineering background | 48.7% | 57.4% |
Non-engineering background | 51.3% | 42.6% |
Female students | 39.2% | 31.3% |
Students with work experience | 69.9% | 85.5% |
Average work experience | 17.9 Months | 20.9 Months |
Average age | 24.7 Years | 25.2 Years |
State and UT represented | 25 | 26 |
IIM Sambalpur ExeMBA Batch Profile Comparison
Parameter | ExeMBA 2025-27 | ExeMBA 2026-28
|
|---|---|---|
Total students | 40 | 102 |
Engineering background | 72.5% | 52% |
Non-engineering background | 27.5% | 48% |
Female students | 15% | 16% |
Students with work experience | 100% | 100% |
Average work experience | 140.4 Months | 124.4 Months |
Average age | 37.08 Years | 35.4 Years |
State and UT represented | 12 | 15 |
The MBA Business Analytics programme too continues to attract a quantitatively strong cohort while making notable gains in gender diversity. Female representation has increased significantly from 4.26% in the previous batch to 22.4% in the incoming cohort. While the average age and work experience have marginally reduced, the programme continues to attract candidates with strong analytical capabilities from across India.
IIM Sambalpur MBA Analytics Batch Profile Comparison
Parameter | MBA BA 2025-27 | MBA BA 2026-28 |
|---|---|---|
Total students | 47 | 51 |
Engineering background | 61.70% | 75.5% |
Non-engineering background | 38.30% | 24.5% |
Female students | 4.26% | 22.4% |
Students with work experience | 100% | 69.4% |
Average work experience | 18.6 Months | 14 Months |
Average age | 25.23 Years | 24.3 Years |
State and UT represented | 17 | 17 |
Over the next two years, students at IIM Sambalpur will engage in a rigorous curriculum supported by AI-enabled experiential learning, industry engagement, international collaborations, live projects, research-led pedagogy and leadership development initiatives.
As IIM Sambalpur continues to strengthen its national presence, the incoming Batch of 2026-28 reflects the Institute's vision of nurturing responsible, innovative and globally competent leaders capable of creating meaningful impact in business and society.
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