Archive · 29 Sep 2025
IIM Sambalpur Jumps in NIRF Rankings
IIM Sambalpur, a business school, did really well in a ranking called NIRF!
They jumped up 16 spots, which is the biggest improvement of all the IIMs.
They did this by focusing on being honest, innovative, and welcoming to everyone.
They changed how they teach, did more research, and worked with businesses.
They are also making sure their classes have a mix of students from different backgrounds, including more women.
They're teaching students about important topics like AI, technology, and being sustainable.
IIM Sambalpur improved its ranking in the NIRF 2025 rankings.
The institute jumped 16 places to secure the 34th spot.
The Director, Professor Mahadeo Jaiswal, highlighted focus on core values for the success.
Key initiatives included reforms in academics, research, industry partnerships, and inclusiveness.
The institute is focused on inclusivity, including gender diversity and diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
- Who
- IIM Sambalpur
- What
- Recorded the sharpest climb among IIMs in the NIRF 2025 rankings.
- When
- September 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to reforms in academics, research, industry partnerships, and inclusiveness.
- NIRF Rank (2025)
- 34
- NIRF Rank (2024)
- 50
- Increase in Rank
- 16 places
- Management Category
- Yes
