IIM Sambalpur (Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur) on Tuesday announced a strategic collaboration with Breakout Learning Inc to integrate AI-powered digital case study solutions into its curriculum.
PhD Admission 2025. IIT, IIM Applications Date
This partnership aligns with the Indian government’s Rs 500 crore investment in AI Centres of Excellence and aims to establish India as a global leader in technology-driven management education.
Under this collaboration, IIM Sambalpur will incorporate Breakout Learning’s cutting-edge AI-enabled case platform into its MBA, executive MBA, and PhD programmes providing students with access to high-quality case studies from institutions like Harvard and Ivey. The partnership will not only enhance digital learning but also enable faculty and students to co-develop AI-generated management cases.
The intellectual property rights of these cases will be jointly owned, ensuring academic and research benefits for both parties.
Prof. (Dr.) Mahadeo Jaiswal Director, IIM Sambalpur said AI-driven case learning will revolutionise management education by improving decision-making skills and analytical capabilities among students. “The collaboration will free up faculty time for research, ultimately helping Indian B-schools improve their global rankings,” he added.
Breakout Learning CEO and co-founder Ramit Varma highlighted how AI integration will enhance student engagement by fostering critical thinking and collaborative discussions. He pointed out that traditional case-based learning methods, such as those at Harvard, rely heavily on static PDFs and physical interactions, whereas AI-powered cases will offer a more interactive and effective learning experience.
The partnership includes structured financial agreements, including access fees and royalties for case development, ensuring long-term sustainability.
About IIM Sambalpur: IIM Sambalpur was announced in 2014 by Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) and was founded on 23 September 2015. The first batch of students started in September 2015. It was initially mentored by IIM Indore, Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur Ranked 50th in the NIRF Ranking 2024.
