
Pursuing an MBA/ PGDM degree from any of the Indian Institutes of Management can be a major financial hurdle even for decently well-off families, making scholarships and financial aid options at IIMs a highly sought-after benefit. Different IIM campuses offer various types of scholarships to eligible students, each with its own specific eligibility requirements. Most IIM scholarships either require you to be academically exceptional or have financial constraints in order to be eligible for financial aid. The application process for each of these scholarships and financial aid options at IIMs must be known so that during the IIM MBA admission process, you can select the scholarship option best suited for you with ease.

IIM Sambalpur Inaugurates First-Ever Batch of B.S. Programme: IIM Sambalpur has recently launched two cutting-edge undergraduate programmes, B.S. in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, and B.S. in Management & Public Policy, in alignment with the National Education Policy 2020. The inaugural batch, comprising 178 students from over 20 states, marks a significant milestone for the institute and higher education in India.

IIM Sambalpur opens Special Admission Drive for BS in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence: The Indian Institute of Management, Sambalpur has announced a Special Admission Drive for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence program. This admission drive is exclusively for candidates belonging to the reserved categories—namely SC, ST, and PwD.


MBA Fees in India can range from roughly INR 15,000 to INR 35 lakh. The tuition fees at government colleges have been observed to be lower when compared to those at private MBA institutions. This is because they receive financial aid from the state or the central government to conduct their MBA programs. Notably, the top MBA colleges in India are the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) where the MBA fees range from INR 17,30,000 to INR 27,00,000. There are variations in course fees even among the IIMs, for instance, the fee for the PGP program at IIM Sirmaur is INR 17,50,000, while the MBA course fee at IIM Ahmedabad is INR 26,10,000 lakh.
Eleven months after the COVID-19 lockdown, IIM Sambalpur has now reopened its campus for the students. The institute has also adopted a set of safety and hygiene guidelines which will be updated from time to time as issued by the government authorities.
IIM Sambalpur was among the first IIMs to come up with the concept of flipped classroom mode of learning, which led to a smooth transition from offline to online classes including exams and admission processes. Now, the first and the second-year students of MBA have begun arriving at the campus in a phased manner. Students facing internet issues and infrastructure issues at home are being given priority to rejoin the campus. Even though the students will be physically present at the campus, they will continue to attend classes in online mode. The decision of resuming the physical classes depends on the circumstances and government guidelines.
Prof Mahadeo Jaiswal, IIM Sambalpur Director has said they will be rebooting the campus in stages and students will be getting back in a phased manner. A strict set of guidelines prescribed by the Government authorities has been issued to all the staff, faculty and students.

Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid in CAT 2025 VARC Section includes common mistakes like rushing the first read, missing clue words, or letting opinions colour answers. Since CAT 2025 VARC is the first section of the exam, you are expected to utilize the majority of your mental strength and focus during this portion of the exam. Skimming the passages for RC, overthinking simple grammar-based questions, etc., are common blunders that can be prevented with practice. If you are aiming to achieve a high score, you must avoid the mistakes mentioned here!

The Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) section of the CAT sometimes presents sets with incomplete or inconsistent data, which can be challenging. These sets are meant to test your logical reasoning, not your plug-and-chug ability. For candidates, the frustrating part is normally "missing data." This document aims to assist you in developing a reasoned approach using logical reasoning, strategic set selection, and timing techniques.

Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) section in the CAT often challenges aspirants with incomplete, inconsistent, or layered data. These sets aren’t just about calculations, they test how quickly you can organize and reason through information. One of the most effective ways to simplify them is through visualization. This article will show you how to visualize data in CAT DILR, break down complex sets, and apply CAT DILR visualization techniques for faster and more accurate solving.

Mocks aren’t just practice, they’re your strategy lab. Every top CAT aspirant sharpens their Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) accuracy, timing, and set-selection skills through disciplined mock testing and analysis. What separates a 95-percentiler from a 99+ scorer isn’t the number of mocks taken, but the depth of analysis and adaptability that follows. In this article, you’ll learn the smartest CAT DILR mock test strategies, like planning routine, managing time per DILR set in CAT, analyzing your performance, and avoiding the most common CAT mock test mistakes that derail otherwise strong candidates.

The IIM Calcutta has recently announced that students applying for MBA admission will have to secure 85th percentile or above in CAT for WAT and PI shortlisting. Before registering for the 2026-28 session for MBA admission, students must note that the CAT score will be determined by the student’s gender, graduation marks, higher secondary performance, and other factors. The final eligibility of a candidate will be determined based on the minimum CAT qualifying percentile and composite score. The maximum marks in the Personal Interview or PI round are usually higher than the maximum marks in the Written Ability Test or WAT.
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