Data Science & AI and Management & Public Policy Programmes
Offer NEP-Aligned Multiple Exit Options
Sambalpur: The
Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur, one of India’s premier management
institutions, is inviting applications for its second batch of four-year
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) courses for the academic year 2026. The
Institute has two Bachelor of Science courses- B.S. in Data Science &
Artificial Intelligence and B.S. in Management & Public Policy. Both
these courses are designed keeping in mind the goals of the National
Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Designed to address the needs of contemporary occupations,
the programs include important aspects like data science, management, public
policy, and sustainability, providing students with the opportunity to gain technical
as well as soft skills necessary for the current work culture.
Key Highlights of the Undergraduate Programmes:
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Curriculum
aligned with the latest industry trends and academic research frontiers
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Multi-disciplinary
curriculum that brings together management, marketing, technology, AI,
Operations, policy and analytics
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Real-world
exposure through live projects, internships, industry collaborations and field
immersions
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Final
year capstone project and dissertation addressing real-life problems
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Industry-focused
modules co-designed with leading tech firms and AI practitioners Different
exit points for students aligned with NEP 2020: Certificate (Year 1), Diploma
(Year 2), Degree (Year 3), Honours (Year 4)
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Integrated
access to Coursera to support interdisciplinary and skill-based learning
The curriculum is built on experiential and applicative
learning, with AI-enabled classrooms, industrial collaborations, practical
applications, case-based teaching, and workshops conducted by industry experts.
Students will get chance to participate in corporate internships (for four
weeks) and social internships (for two weeks), gaining practical knowledge and
experience in multiple disciplines.
Commenting on this, Prof. Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director,
IIM Sambalpur, said, “These B.S. programmes are designed to move beyond
traditional theoretical learning towards a more practice-oriented approach.
Through critical thinking, design thinking, simulations, and personal branding,
our students are equipped to navigate complex real-world challenges. With a
strong focus on technology and data-driven decision-making, we aim to nurture
future-ready leaders.”
With a focus on flexibility, interdisciplinarity, and
industry integration, IIM Sambalpur’s B.S. programmes aim to set new benchmarks
in undergraduate education, preparing students for careers in data, innovation,
governance, and technology.
Applications for the 2026 academic session are now open.
For more details, please visit: https://iimsambalpur.ac.in/
Eligibility & Admission Process:
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B.S. in Data
Science & AI: Admission based
on JEE (Main) 2026 scores and minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD/EWS)
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B.S. in
Management & Public Policy: Admission based
on IPMAT 2026 scores (conducted by IIM Indore) and minimum 60% marks (55% for
SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD/EWS)
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Personal
Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be required
to appear for an online Personal Interview
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Application
Status: Applications open for the 2026 batch
Programme Fee:
The fees for both programmes are approximately ₹25
lakhs for the four-year (8 semesters) duration (as per the official
website; subject to revision).