Bhubaneswar : One of the premier B-Schools of India, the
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur, has signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with Sri Sri University (SSU) to foster
innovation, research, and holistic learning. The collaboration aims to build a
long-term educational and research partnership between both institutions
through several joint initiatives, including workshops, research projects,
publications, and vibrant student exchange programmes.
The
signing ceremony was graced by the divine presence of Poojya Gurudev Sri Sri
Ravi Shankar, Founder of Sri Sri University, in the esteemed presence of Prof.
Mahadeo Prasad Jaiswal, Director, IIM Sambalpur, and Prof. (Mrs.) Rajita
Kulkarni, President, Sri Sri University, along with senior officials and
faculty members from both institutions.
Under
this agreement, both universities will jointly organise various educational
workshops, seminars, webinars and short-term courses focused on emerging
domains like Data Science and its allied
fields. The partnership also envisions dynamic student exchange
programme, in which faculty members
and academic experts from both universities will share their knowledge
and deliver lectures across undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Also
students will participate in collaborative academic modules and experiential
learning projects, with reciprocal arrangements for accommodation and
logistical support. In addition, both institutions will jointly engage in research
and publication activities, applying for funding from national and
international agencies and co-authoring research papers in reputed
peer-reviewed journals.
Commenting
on the collaboration, Prof. Mahadeo Prasad Jaiswal, Director, IIM Sambalpur, said, “We are delighted to collaborate
with Sri Sri University to foster innovation and holistic learning. This
partnership reinforces our shared vision of integrating modern management
education with human values and societal impact. The collaboration will focus
on emerging domains such as Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Management,
Stress Management, and Spirituality. Together, we aspire to nurture future
leaders who are not only skilled and innovative but also grounded in ethics and
compassion.”
The
collaboration marks an important milestone in Odisha’s higher education
landscape, reinforcing the shared vision of both institutions to cultivate
responsible leaders, promote academic excellence, and nurture a culture of
inclusive growth and innovation.
About IIM Sambalpur:
IIM
Sambalpur is one of the premier management institutions in the country and is
widely known for its quality education. Spread over approximately 200 acres of
land, the breathtaking and spectacular permanent campus of IIM Sambalpur was
inaugurated by the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, on 3rd
February 2024. The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone on 2nd January
2021, via video conferencing. Furthermore, the Union Education Minister, Shri
Dharmendra Pradhan, recently inaugurated the Incubation Centre, I-Hub
Foundation, to promote startups and the 'Rangavati Centre of Excellence in
Cultural and Sustainable Management'. It also has tie-ups with Flipkart, Amazon,
and SIDBI to support, promote and connect regional weavers with global
platforms. Equipped with sustainable practices and modernized facilities, the
campus values its regional art by mapping the traditional IKAT, patterned
textile-dyeing technique onto the brick façade. The institute is also leading a visionary project to make
Sambalpur the first sustainable city in India. The
institute is committed to providing excellent management education, harbouring
a sense of entrepreneurship, and developing socially responsible leaders. IIM
Sambalpur is known for its two-year flagship MBA Programme, and admissions are
held via CAT. It also offers an MBA for working professionals at the Delhi
Centre at ISID, Vasant Kunj, providing options for a dual-degree Programme in
partnership with French universities. Furthermore, in addition to the Executive
MBA Programme, the premier institute offers a PhD, Executive PhD, Bachlores
Programme in Data Science & AI and Management & Public Policy, and
Management Development Programme (MDP). IIM Sambalpur has played a torchbearer
role for other IIMs in terms of gender-diverse classrooms. To further enhance classroom engagement,
the institute has integrated an AI-powered platform in collaboration with
Breakout Learning Inc. to moderate and evaluate small group discussions as part
of its MBA pedagogy. IIM Sambalpur cut-off is 92
percentile. IIM Sambalpur's MBA fee is INR 13.04 Lakh, whereas IIM Sambalpur's
average package stood at INR 16.64 LPA and IIM Sambalpur's highest package
stood at INR 64.61 LPA for the 2023 batch.