IIM Sambalpur MBA Admission 2026 First PI Shortlist Released; Check Now @iimsambalpur.ac.in

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Content Writer | Updated On - Jan 9, 2026

Shortlisted students are receiving emails in January 2026. This email provides a direct link to an online application form, which must be completed by a set deadline to remain eligible for further rounds.

IIM Sambalpur has released the first shortlist for the Personal Interview (PI) stage for its MBA batch (2026-28). Candidates who have been shortlisted are receiving email notifications containing a link to the online application form on the institute's admission portal.

Shortlisted students are receiving emails in January 2026. This email provides a direct link to an online application form, which must be completed by a set deadline to remain eligible for further rounds. IIM Sambalpur evaluated the students on the CAT 2025 Score, Academic, and Work Experience. Check below the evaluation process and how to check the Personal Interview process as well.

IIM Sambalpur CAT 2026 Cutoffs

Category	Overall CAT Percentile
General	90
General (Female/Experience)	85
EWS	80
NC-OBC	75
SC	55
ST / DAP	40

Image Source: IIM Sambalpur MBA Admission Policy 2026 @iimsambalpur.ac.in

IIM Sambalpur Admission Policy 2026: Academic and Diversity Scoring

Component	Maximum Marks
CAT Score	40
Class X (10th)	3
Class XII (12th)	3
Graduation (UG/PG)	4
Gender Diversity	5

Image Source: IIM Sambalpur MBA Admission Policy 2026 @iimsambalpur.ac.in

IIM Sambalpur Admission Policy 2026: Work Experience Scoring

The score for the Work Experience is calculated based on the total months of completed work experience of the candidate as of 31st December 2025. The table provides details of the marks allocated for the work experience component.

Months of Experience	Marks Awarded
Less than 12 months	0
12 Months	5
18 Months	10
24 Months	15
30 Months	20 (Maximum)
36 Months	15
42 Months	10
48 Months	5
More than 48 months	0

Image Source: IIM Sambalpur MBA Admission Policy 2026 @iimsambalpur.ac.in

How Candidates Can Check IIM Sambalpur PI Shortlist Status?

Candidates who have applied for IIM Sambalpur MBA 2026–28 admission can check their Personal Interview (PI) status by following the steps given below.

First, candidates need to visit the official IIM Sambalpur admission portal. On the homepage, they must click on the MBA 2026–28 login link.

Next, candidates should log in using their registered email ID and password that were used during the application process. After entering the details, they must complete the CAPTCHA and click on the Login button.

Once logged in, candidates can check their dashboard. If a candidate has been shortlisted for the Personal Interview, the PI call status, interview instructions, and slot booking details will be visible on the dashboard.

If no PI-related information is shown, it means the candidate has not been shortlisted in the current round. Such candidates are advised to regularly check their email and the admission portal for any further updates.

Candidates should also carefully read all instructions mentioned on the portal and complete the required steps within the given deadline to avoid cancellation of their candidature.

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IIM Sambalpur MBA PI Shortlist Check Status Here

IIM Sambalpur MBA 2026 PI Calls Being Sent via Email: Reddit

As per a recent Reddit post, candidates have confirmed receiving official PI call emails from IIM Sambalpur for MBA 2026–28 admission. The email contains a direct link to the admission portal, login credentials, and instructions to complete the online PI registration form, upload documents, and select the mode of interview. The screenshot also mentions that candidates must complete the registration by January 21, 2026 (10 PM). Failure to complete the process within the deadline may lead to cancellation of candidature. This confirms that PI calls are issued only via email and the official portal.

mage Source: IIM Sambalpur MBA Admission 2026 Reddit @reddit.com

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