IIM Sambalpur BS: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Course Name	Total Fees (4 Years)
BS in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence	INR 25,97,000
BS in Management and Public Policy	INR 25,97,000

Event	Tentative Date
Application window opens	April 2027
Application deadline	June 2027
JEE Main 2027 (Data Science and AI track)	January to April 2027
IPMAT 2027 (Management and Public Policy track)	May 2027
Personal Interviews	June to July 2027
Programme commencement	August 2027

College	Fees	Exams	Cutoff	Salary	CD Rating
IIM Sambalpur BS	26 L (4 yr)	JEE Main IPMAT	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed	4.4/5
IIM Indore IPM	38.3 L (5 yr)	IPMAT	165/360 marks, General (2026)	INR 29.57 LPA (Avg, 2025)	4.3/5
IIM Rohtak IPM	38.95 L (5 yr)	IPMAT	363/450 marks, General (2026)	INR 18.73 LPA (Avg, 2025)	3.2/5
Christ University BBA	11.1 L (4 yr)	Own Entrance Test	Not Disclosed	INR 6 LPA (Avg, 2025)	3.9/5

Scholarship	Benefit	Eligibility
NBFA (income up to INR 1.5 lakh)	100% tuition fee waiver	Annual family income up to INR 1,50,000
NBFA (income INR 1.5 lakh to 3 lakh)	75% tuition fee waiver	Annual family income INR 1,50,000 to INR 3,00,000
NBFA (income INR 3 lakh to 4.5 lakh)	50% tuition fee waiver	Annual family income INR 3,00,000 to INR 4,50,000
Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students	As per scheme norms	SC students, family income below INR 8,00,000
National Fellowship for ST Students	As per scheme norms	ST students, family income below INR 6,00,000
Top Class Education for PwD Students	As per scheme norms	PwD with more than 40% disability, income below INR 6,00,000

IIM Sambalpur BS FAQs

Ques. How is the IIM Sambalpur BS different from a B.Tech in Computer Science or a regular BBA?

Ans. The IIM Sambalpur BS is not an engineering degree or a standard BBA. The Data Science and AI track combines programming and machine learning with business analytics inside an IIM framework. The Management and Public Policy track pairs governance with behavioral economics and management thinking. The differentiator is the IIM residential ecosystem and domain knowledge intersecting with management from year one.

Ques. The BS programme is new. How should applicants think about placement risk?

Ans. The first BS batch completes the four-year programme around 2027 to 2028, so there is no published BS-specific placement data yet. IIM Sambalpur.s MBA programme has posted an average package around INR 15 LPA for recent batches, giving a reference for recruiter relationships. Applicants should treat the BS as a pioneer programme and weigh IIM brand strength against the absence of a BS placement track record.

Ques. Can IIM Sambalpur BS graduates apply to MBA programmes at other IIMs?

Ans. Yes. A BS degree from IIM Sambalpur qualifies a graduate to apply to IIM MBA programmes through CAT. There is no automatic lateral entry. The undergraduate exposure to IIM pedagogy and management internships strengthens a CAT candidacy. The NEP three-year exit with a Degree also lets students enter the workforce earlier and return for an MBA after gaining work experience.

Ques. Does appearing for IPMAT in 2027 open doors beyond IIM Sambalpur?

Ans. Yes. IPMAT is also the exam for IIM Indore.s and IIM Rohtak.s IPM programmes. A student appearing in IPMAT 2027 can simultaneously apply to IIM Sambalpur BS, IIM Indore IPM, and IIM Rohtak IPM in the same cycle. One test score opens three IIM application pathways.

Ques. What career paths does the BS in Management and Public Policy lead to?

Ans. The Management and Public Policy track is structured around government advisory, civil services, NGO leadership, and policy consulting. Mandatory government internships give graduates direct exposure to public institutions. Students planning for UPSC Civil Services, development sector organisations, or multilateral institutions will find this track more relevant than a standard BBA focused on corporate hiring.

Ques. What does the NEP 2020 exit option mean practically for a student who joins the BS programme?

Ans. NEP 2020 allows exit after one year with a Certificate, after two years with a Diploma, or after three years with a Degree. Each earlier exit reduces the fee proportionally. In practice, employers value the full four-year BS significantly more than intermediate credentials. The exit option is a genuine contingency, not a planned shortcut when the full degree is within reach.