The admission process at Sambalpur University involves submitting an online form, taking an entrance exam, and undergoing a document verification stage for selected candidates. Required documents include marksheets from 10th, 12th, and graduation, alongside migration and college leaving certificates. The first semester fee is approximately Rs 19,500, while hostel accommodation costs Rs 1,900 annually. For the MBA program, the admission process includes an entrance exam, written test, group discussion, and interview.
The university offers 90 MBA seats, with some free seats for high-ranking candidates. The regular MBA program costs Rs 35,000, and the MBA Financial Management (FM) program is Rs 80,000 for two years. Hostel costs are Rs 1,200 for two years, and bus services for day scholars are available at low costs. Despite an affordable fee structure, the college's placement opportunities are limited, with only 12 companies visiting between 2020-2022, resulting in 18 out of 50 students being placed.
Notable companies include Genpact and Azim Premji. The MBA (FM) department has a faculty shortage, relying on one permanent faculty member and guest lecturers. The faculty is experienced, with most having over a decade of teaching and industry experience. The college environment is conducive to study, with supportive and cooperative staff. Scholarships based on student marks and socio-economic background are available, including the Prerana scholarship for SC/ST/OBC students and a Minority scholarship for minority communities.
Science students can avail of CSIR scholarships, but there are no specific scholarships for MBA students. However, post-graduate scholarships such as NET and RGNF are accessible for PhD or M.Phil candidates. The college facilitates educational loans through SBI and UCO Bank at affordable rates. The overall fees are considered reasonable, and the university offers various support services, though placement remains a challenge.
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