IIM Sambalpur Cut Off 2026, 2025, 2024 - Previous Year's Cutoff List

IIM Sambalpur cutoff for CAT 2025 is yet to be released. It is mandatory for all candidates to acquire the minimum IIM Sambalpur cut off to be eligible for MBA admission. There are two types of cutoffs released by IIM Sambalpur: qualifying cutoff and final cutoff. The IIM Sambalpur qualifying cutoff refers to the criteria through which candidates will be eligible to appear for the WAT-PI round. The final cutoff is always higher than the qualifying cutoff. As per IIM Sambalpur cutoff 2024, the qualifying cutoff for the general category was 94 percentile. Meanwhile, the qualifying cutoff for OBC candidates was 77 percentile. Candidates can check from the tables below the section-wise IIM expected Sambalpur cutoff 2025 based on the past year’s trend.

As per the expected IIM Sambalpur CAT Cut off 2025, the cutoff for general category candidates is 94 percentile. The expected IIM Sambalpur cut off 2025 for CAT has been listed below:

Candidates can check below the IIM Sambalpur CAT cut off for MBA (general all India):

IIM Sambalpur’s B.Sc. programmes in Management and Public Policy and Data Science & Artificial Intelligence for 2026 admissions rely on distinct entrance exams: CUET UG 2026 for the former and JEE Mains 2026 for the latter. The expected CUET UG cutoff for Management and Public Policy is 350 out of 400 in English and General Aptitude combined for General category, while Data Science & AI demands a JEE Mains percentile of 95. These thresholds, up from 2025’s 340 and 96.5 respectively, reflect growing applicant pools for the 60-seat and 80-seat programmes.

CUET UG 2026 Cutoff for B.Sc. in Management and Public Policy (Expected)

IIM Sambalpur’s B.Sc. in Management and Public Policy for 2026 shortlists candidates solely on CUET UG 2026 scores from English and General Aptitude, without weighting board marks this cycle. The expected combined score rises to 350 out of 400 for General, up from 340 in 2025, driven by demand for the 60-seat programme. Third merit lists historically close lower for reserved categories, ensuring GoI quotas. Prioritise verbal reasoning and policy-relevant aptitude by May 2026 to clear this cutoff.

• General candidates need 175+ in each section to compete, focusing on policy analysis skills.
• SC/ST/PwD spot rounds extend to October 2026, lowering cutoffs by 50-70 points.
• Fees total INR 25.97 lakhs over four years, with INR 2 lakh annual scholarships for low-income students.

CUET UG 2026 Cutoff for B.Sc. in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (Expected)

The B.Sc. in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence at IIM Sambalpur for 2026 uses JEE Mains 2026 percentiles exclusively, bypassing CUET UG. The expected cutoff dips to 95 percentile overall for General, down from 96.5 (rank 44,645) in 2025, due to an expanded 80-seat intake. This tech-focused programme prioritises quantitative skills, with no sectional cutoffs but a focus on Common Rank List (CRL). Start JEE prep in Class 11 to hit 200+ marks by April 2026.

• Aim for 200+ marks to exceed 95 percentile, emphasising maths and physics for AI foundations.
• Reserved categories benefit from 10-15 percentile relaxations, with 22 supernumerary ST/PwD seats.
• Fees match MPP at INR 25.97 lakhs, including a INR 40,000 refundable caution deposit.

IIM Sambalpur offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs with separate entrance criteria. The B.S. in Management and Public Policy admits students through CUET UG 2025, while engineering aspirants (if any program exists) rely on JEE Main 2025 scores.

• CUET UG 2025 cutoff for BSMPP has slightly increased compared to last year.
• BSMPP graduates have reported strong placement opportunities with an average package around ₹11–12 LPA.