IIM Sambalpur Marks a Decade of Excellence in Presence of Union Minister of Education

IIM Sambalpur commemorated ten years of academic excellence, institutional growth and innovation. The occasion marked by the inauguration of three new campus facilities followed by the celebration of its 11th Foundation Day in presence of Union Minister of Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan. These glorious ten years underscore IIM Sambalpur’s journey from a budding institute to a nationally distinguished management school.

The event witnessed the inauguration of the new BS Program Hostel facility, followed by a new Rangabati Open Theatre and Café Hub Complex. In the scenic campus, these facilities illustrate myriad elements of school life like student accommodation, cultural space, and social friendly engagement spaces, and demonstrates the school's aspiration to a commitment to whole life experience for students.

As it embarks on its second decade, the institute is resolutely focused on strengthening its academic programs with highly diverse degree programs and ultimately fulfilling its vision of being a Triple Crown-accredited, globally-ranked management institution.

In a welcome speech, Prof Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director, IIM Sambalpur highlighted 10 significant achievements on completion of 10 years of IIM Sambalpur.  He said, "In the past 10 years, IIM Sambalpur has created its own niche among 21 IIMs in the nation with a world-class campus built in record 2 years saving 35 crores from the approved budget.  In the NIRF 2025 rankings, IIM Sambalpur climbed 16 spots from its previous ranking of 50 to rank 34th among management institutions, which is one of the highest upward jump in the rankings for the year. IIM Sambalpur has become the first institution globally to include Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled classrooms and teaching modules to facilitate a shift in faculty roles from lecturer to facilitators of active learning in the classroom. IIM Sambalpur has been doing excellent in terms of achieving and maintaining a health gender diversity in its MBA batches since 2019, the latest with 76% of female students in the current second year batch. The institute is in the advance stage of achieving global accreditations with "Triple Crown" International accreditation such AACSB, BGA/AMBA and EFMD/EQUIS. Under the master weavers training program, IIM Sambalpur has mentored 80 master weavers. Today, these weavers are empowered and are showcasing their product globally through digital platforms.

Gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon’ble Union Minister of Education, Government of India, awarded students with select students received 1 Lakh Rupees each.  In his address, he said, “My congratulations to Mahadeo Jaiswal, a dynamic leader of IIM Sambalpur for his instrumental role throughout these 10 years in making IIM Sambalpur a world-class institution.   I congratulate students for their achievements and developing such multidisciplinary personalities.  Good institutions are not monotonous; they are creating case studies like IIM Sambalpur. “Furthermore, Mr. Pradhan praised IIM Sambalpur for undertaking such unique initiative to empower the master weavers of this region. He also presented certificates to the master weavers in recognition of their participation. “Additionally, he urged IIM Sambalpur to develop a case study on Sambalpur, highlighting its rich golden history in art, culture, and heritage”

Rabi Narayan Naik, Hon’ble Minister, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water, Govt. of Odisha; Siddheshwar Baliram Bondar, IAS, District Magistrate & Collector Sambalpur; Himanshu Kumar Lal, I.G. of Police, Sambalpur; Mukesh Kumar Bhamoo, Superintendent of police, Sambalpur; and Rehan Khatri, Municipal Commissioner Sambalpur were also present on the occasion.

The event also witnessed the felicitation and awards for top achievers from the MBA 2024–26 batch. The vote of thanks was given by Amrut Phalguni Mohanty, CAO, IIM Sambalpur.