IIM Sambalpur BS Admission 2026 Opens; Apply by May 31

Content Writer | Updated On - Apr 21, 2026

IIM Sambalpur has opened admissions for two Bachelor of Science programs: Management & Public Policy and Data Science & Artificial Intelligence. Applications close May 31, 2026, with personal interviews scheduled June 10-30, 2026.

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Sambalpur has officially launched admissions for its Bachelor of Science (B.S.) programs for 2026. The institute is accepting applications for two specialized four-year undergraduate programs: B.S. in Management & Public Policy and B.S. in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence.

Interested candidates can apply online at iimsambalpur.ac.in with the application deadline set for May 31, 2026. The application fee is ₹2,000 for general category and ₹1,000 for reserved categories.

IIM Sambalpur's B.S. programs are designed for students seeking specialized undergraduate education in emerging fields. The Management & Public Policy program integrates business dynamics with public governance, while the Data Science & AI program focuses on developing data-driven innovators.

Both programs follow the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 guidelines and offer flexible exit options after each year, allowing students to earn certificates, diplomas, or degrees based on their progression.

Direct Link: IIM Sambalpur BS Admission 2026 Application Portal

IIM Sambalpur BS Admission 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Portal Opens	April 15, 2026
Application Deadline	May 31, 2026
Personal Interviews (Tentative)	June 10 – 30, 2026
Results & Offer Publication (Tentative)	July 2026
Program Commencement (Tentative)	August 2026

Candidates must have passed Standard XII/HSC or equivalent examination with a minimum of 60% marks in both Class X and XII (55% for reserved categories). English language proficiency is mandatory for both programs.

For the Management & Public Policy program, applicants require a valid IPMAT 2026 score from IIM Indore, while Data Science & AI aspirants need a valid JEE (Mains) 2026score.

The maximum age limit is 20 years as of July 31, 2026, with relaxations available for reserved category candidates as per government norms.

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The admission process consists of three stages: online application submission with required documents, shortlisting based on entrance exam scores (IPMAT or JEE Mains), and personal interviews conducted by the institute.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews where the panel assesses various parameters and assigns scores.

The final merit list is prepared combining entrance exam performance and interview scores, following government reservation policies for SC (15%), ST (7.5%), OBC-NCL (27%), EWS (10%), and PwD (5%) categories.

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IIM Sambalpur BS Fee Structure 2026

Academic Year	Fall Semester (₹)	Spring Semester (₹)	Total Annual Fee (₹)
First Year	3,71,500	3,31,500	7,03,000
Second Year	3,31,500	3,31,500	6,63,000
Third Year	3,31,500	3,36,500	6,68,000
Fourth Year	3,31,500	2,31,500	5,63,000
Grand Total			25,97,000

After completing the program, graduates can pursue careers across government, private enterprise, non-profits, and global institutions.

The IIM Sambalpur BS Management & Public Policy graduates are equipped for roles in policy design, corporate strategy, and public governance, while Data Science & AI graduates can work in analytics, AI development, fintech, and emerging technology sectors.

Results will be published in July 2026, followed by the counselling process and program commencement in August 2026. Interested candidates should visit iimsambalpur.ac.in or contact the B.S. Programme Office at bs.admissions@iimsambalpur.ac.in or +91 9078546024 for further queries.