Archive · 22 Sep 2025
IIM Sambalpur Launches Undergraduate Programs in Data Science, AI, and Management
IIM Sambalpur, a top business school, has started new college programs for students.
These programs include a Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, and another in Management and Public Policy.
The first group of students includes 178 people from many different states in India.
The Data Science and AI program helps students learn about computers and smart technology, while the Management program focuses on helping communities and making good policies.
Students were accepted based on their scores on entrance exams like JEE Main and CUET.
The programs aim to teach students to be leaders who are responsible and use technology in a good way.
IIM Sambalpur launched undergraduate programs in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence and Management & Public Policy.
The inaugural batch comprises 178 students from over 20 states.
Admissions were based on JEE (Main) and CUET (UG) scores.
BS in Data Science & AI focuses on digital capability and ethical AI use.
BS in Management & Public Policy aims to bridge the gap between policy and practice.
- Who
- IIM Sambalpur
- What
- Launched undergraduate programs in Data Science & AI and Management & Public Policy
- When
- Commenced recently, inaugural batch
- Where
- Sambalpur campus in Odisha
- Why
- To develop leaders in technology, policy, and society, and address national needs in sustainability, ESG, and community-led development
- Institution
- IIM Sambalpur
- Programs Launched
- BS in Data Science & AI, BS in Management & Public Policy
- Total Students (Inaugural Batch)
- 178
- Admissions
- JEE (Main) & CUET (UG)
- Average Class 12 Score (Data Science & AI)
- 90.5%
- Average Class 12 Score (Management & Public Policy)
- 88.2%
- NIRF Ranking Change
- IIM Sambalpur moved up 16 places