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IBS Kolkata Highlights 2025

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Q:   Can I get direct admission to MBA at IBS Kolkata?
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No, to get admission into IBS Kolkata MBA candidates have to either appear for entrance exams, such as CAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ NMAT, and apply through their entrance score or apply for admission through the IBSAT entrance exam conducted by ICFAI Business School (IBS).

Admission into the MBA at IBS Kolkata takes place through micro-presentations and personal interviews conducted as part of the selection process. Hence, there are no direct admissions into IBS Kolkata and all admissions in the MBA programme take place through a series of selection rounds.

Q:   Can I get into ICFAI Business School Kolkata, MBA with 70% in XAT?
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Although a XAT score of 70% is a good amount, it may not be sufficient to ensure your admission to the MBA programme at ICFAI Business School Kolkata. The MBA program's specialisations may differ slightly in terms of competition level and cutoff scores. IBS doesn't specify any XAT cutoff points, however for a comprehensive assessment, results from other recognised tests, like as the CAT or GMAT, may also be taken into account.

The calibre of your essays, supporting papers, and application form may be taken into consideration during the choosing procedure. Candidates who have been shortlisted must do well in the stages of the written aptitude test (WAT), group discussion (GD), and personal interview (PI).

Q:   Can I choose different electives in MBA at IBS Kolkata?
A: 

Yes, electives are introduced in the third and fourth semesters of the course. There are eight elective subjects a student has to choose in the last two semesters to complete the credits necessary for the course. Each group of electives gives eight credits.

Students of the MBA programme can use the electives to curate a master’s programme for them as they see fit and according to their goals. The electives give the students a chance to build their portfolio while studying at the university.

IBS Kolkata Admission Dates 2025

MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026

1 Course2 years
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  • Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: NMAT, IBSAT, XAT, CAT
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30 Nov '25
CAT 2025 exam
10 Jul '25 - 5 Dec '25
XAT 2026 Exam registrationOngoing
Jul '25-Dec '25
MBA/PGDM IBSAT 2025 Applications OpenOngoing
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Q:   What is the entrance exam for ICFAI Business School Kolkata 2023?
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IBS Kolkata requires a graduation average of 50%. Additionally, you should take the IBSAT on December 24 and 25, 2023. The registration and application period for IBSAT 2023 is open until December 21, 2023. ICFAI Kolkata will accept IBSAT 2023 exam results together with those from the CAT, XAT, NMAT, and GMAT for MBA admission in 2024.

 

Q:   When is ICFAI Business School Kolkata application forms out?
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The application forms are usually released for the ICFAI Business School IBSAT in July. December is usually the last date for filling out the application form. The application form is common for admission to the PGPM programme for the IBS Kolkata, IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Dehradun, and IBS Pune campuses. You can fill out and submit the application form online at ibsindia.org website with a fee of 1800/- rupees. 
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IBS Kolkata
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4/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements4
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure3.7
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.5
Crowd Review IconCampus Life3.9
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What students say about ICFAI Business School (IBS), Kolkata
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Companies like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Zydus, Byjus, Deloitte, etc., visit the campus for placements.
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Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) - Batch of 2024
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One of the best colleges in terms of placement and with great faculty members.
Placements: Placement in your college is very good; almost all the students get placed. The highest package was INR 10–11 LPA, the average was INR 6-7 LPA, and the lowest was INR 4-5 LPA. Top recruiters include Deloitte, PWC, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank. All students got internships from the college. Roles for job offers are tax associate, consultant, sales associate, business analyst, relationship manager, and market researcher.
Infrastructure: The college has centralized air conditioning, a lift, a computer lab, a library, a table tennis room, and carrom boards. There was no hostel facility provided in the college, but they will offer assistance with PG accommodation. The food served in the canteen is healthy and at a low cost.
Faculty: Faculty members are always there to help students; they are very helpful and provide proper guidance to each student. Teaching quality is great; all the faculty members are qualified with proper corporate experience. This course curriculum is relevant, and it will provide all the knowledge that is required to be ready for corporate life. Difficulty in semester exams is moderate.
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Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) - Batch of 2025
4.6
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Our college is a great choice for students.
Placements: Our college provides good placements. Almost 99% of students got placed in the best companies. The best consulting firms visit our campus for recruitment. Deloitte, E&Y, PWC, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, etc., visit our campus for the placement process.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our college is good. We have well-equipped air-conditioned smart classrooms, Wi-Fi, a very good library, and a canteen with very good food.
Faculty: The curriculum, alumni network, and teaching methods prepare us for the corporate world. Faculty members are very good. They provide 100% support to students. They guide students throughout the academic year. The course includes the case study pattern, which is quite interesting. It makes students industry-ready.
Other: I chose this college because it provides good placements. Our college organises various sports events from time to time such as cricket league, football tournaments, etc.
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Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) - Batch of 2021
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PGPM course in ICFAI Business School, Kolkata.
Placements: 86% of students got placed. The highest package was around 6 Lacs and the lowest package was around 3 Lacs. The average package was around 4.5 Lacs. Deloitte, PWC, ICICI bank, HDFC life, SBI life, franchise India, Byjus. All the students got internships from the college during the course. Sales, Associate, Relationship Manager, Executive, Business Development, Market Research.
Infrastructure: The college has centralised air conditioning, lift, medical services, computer club, well-equipped library, Wi-Fi classroom, smart class. There was no hostel facility provided in the college, outside students has to stay in nearby PG or flats. Chess board and carrom boards are available.
Faculty: Yes, the teachers are very helpful and provide proper guidance to each student. Faculty members are qualified and with proper corporate experience, they are knowledgeable and train every student to be ready for corporate culture. Yes the curriculum is relevant, updated and up to the mark. Yes it provide all the knowledge which is required to be ready for corporate exposure. It is moderately difficult. The passing % is 40. But for placement purpose you need to have 60%in all the semester.
Other: For higher knowledge, and exposure to finance line. Learning all the small detail about everything in the course. The course is built beautifully with proper case-based studies. Brio is the major event that happens in the year, apart from that small event that happens in regular intervals. There are many clubs like a cultural club, environmental club, debate club, finance club, marketing club, analytics club. The scholarship is provided to the students scoring above 80% in the semesters.
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Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) - Batch of 2018
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The quality of teaching was way above average and very fluid helping students to understand.
Placements: 95% of the students were placed from our batch. The rest 5% suffered from academic affliction. They had a strict placement policy. The highest national package was 10lacs, the international package was 11lacs. Top recruiters included Deloitte, ICICI, TCS, Yes Bank, HDFC. The internship was offered to 100% of the students. Companies ranged from HDFC, Skybits data analysis. Roles for job offers ranged from financial advisory to business analyst.
Infrastructure: The college didn't have a hostel but offered assistance in PG accommodation. The canteen was present, offering Indian and Chinese cuisine. Classes were digitally equipped. Wi-Fi connection was available. Also, a computer lab was present. A well-stocked library supported students for their learning needs.
Faculty: The best part about this college was it's faculty members. The faculty members had a huge range of experience, and knowledge, and were ever ready to help the students out in any of their doubts. The quality of teaching was way above average, and was very fluid, helping students to understand.
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Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) - Batch of 2019
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It is one of the best colleges with very good faculty members and career-oriented opportunities.
Placements: Placements in our college were appreciable. It is a 2-tier college, and almost 100% of the students of our batch got placed. Companies with more expectations from marketing and finance domain visit our campus for placements. Placements opportunities for HR low, but still the college try to provide jobs for them. The highest salary package offered was 13 LPA. The lowest salary package offered was 3.5 LPA. The average salary package offered ranges between 4-5.5 LPA. Banking sector companies like HDFC, ICICI, IndusInd, Federal and Kotak are expected every year for placements. Other renowned companies like ITC, Byju's, Deloitte, Aditya Birla, etc., also visit our campus for placements. International placement opportunity by Khimji Ramdas  (OMAN) and Sadguru (Nairobi) has also been there. Most of the job roles offered were based on sales designations (B2B and B2C), account handling and operations specific. Almost every student was offered internship opportunities except those who want to do it with their references. The highest stipend offered was Rs. 5,000 per month. The lowest stipend offered was Rs. 1,000 per month. There is a placement cell in our college with highly experienced and contact-based placement heads, who keep on inviting companies for placements until and unless every student gets placed.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our college is good with facilities like Wi-Fi, computer labs, conference halls, library, medical doctor check-ups, carrom, table-tennis, activity room, canteen etc. Classrooms are always neat and suitable for long lectures equipped with projectors. The food served in the canteen is healthy and at low cost, so as everyone can afford. Hostel facility is not provided, and students have to look it up on their own. Every member of the college, students, teachers and staffs are liable to keep the college clean.
Faculty: Teachers in our college are knowledgeable with best practices to reach every student. Lectures are often conducted through projector presentations. The course curriculum is quite strict and vast to keep the students intact every time. A lot of assignments, case study materials, weekly tests, class participation markings, group discussions, presentations performances are conducted to groom the students in the best manner. Activities are conducted weekly by marketing and finance club to provide external exposures.
Other: Events like a Rock band, Desi day, freshers party are organised to make the students feel homely and excited. The college fest is organised every year.
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Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) - Batch of 2020
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Overall it was good and satisfied.
Placements: 100% placement for all streams in which Students are pursuing (Marketing, Finance, HR). Placements of our batch was 100% and seniors too. The highest package was 12lakhs and the lowest was 3lakhs. Marketing companies and finance companies were visited. Marketing companies like ITC, OYO, CCD, MAKEMYTRIP, etc. Finance companies like HDFC, ICICI, DELLOITE, etc.
Infrastructure: Wi-Fi, labs, Classrooms, Library, Sports, and Games. Quality of labs and classrooms are good, as all classes are fully air-conditioned. Quality of canteen food is good. I didn't face any infrastructure issues during our college. The college have parking facility.
Faculty: Professors are very helpful, highly qualified professors and knowledgeable. Teaching quality is best. Teaching methods like first of all they teach us and then they ask questions to students, if they having doubts related to studies the doubts are cleared then and there. Teachers take tests. Student to faculty ratio is 2:1. Yes I get industry exposure. I GOT 14 weeks of internship under real estate industry. Yes, the course curriculum was useful.
Other: Sports tournaments, Fresher's party, Desi day, feats like BRIO.
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IBS Kolkata Placements 2025

Top Recruiters

Wipro
Zomato
Oracle
Aditya Birla Group
pwc
Vedanta
Jaro Education
HFFC
TATA Consultancy Services
Amul
99acres.com
Berger Paints
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Q:   Which companies generally visit the campus during IBS Kolkata placements?
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Companies such as PwC, LTI Mindtree, ICICI Bank, Deloitte and Intellipaat have visited the campus in recent past during IBS Kolkata placements.

Q:   What is the average salary trend witnessed during IBS Kolkata placements?
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The average salary trends witnessed during IBS Kolkata placements are presented below:

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PGPM Placement Statistics (2023)

PGPM Placement Statistics (2024)

PGPM Placement Statistics (2025)

Average package

INR 7.41 LPA

INR 6.7 LPA

INR 7.09 LPA

Top 10% average package

INR 8.42 LPA

INR 8.77 LPA

INR 9.07 LPA

Top 25% average package

INR 8.34 LPA

INR 8.43 LPA

INR 8.6 LPA

Q:   Which is the top recruiting sector at IBS Kolkata?
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The sector-wise placement distribution recorded during IBS Kolkata placements 2025 is presented below:

Sectors

Placement Distribution (2025)

Banking

15%

Consulting

7%

Education

3%

E-Commerce

3%

Financial Services

24%

FMCG / Retail

4%

Global Capability Center

8%

Infra / Telecom / Real Estate

7%

Insurance

7%

ITES

12%

Manufacturing / Construction

3%

Media & Research

1%

Hospitality / Tourism

2%

Pharma / Healthcare

1%

Logistics

2%

Others

3%

IBS Kolkata Scholarships 2025

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Q:   Do wards of IBS Alumni get scholarships to do an MBA at IBS Kolkata?
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Yes, wards of IBS Alumni can avail scholarship to do an MBA at IBS Kolkata. To be eligible for the scholarship, the candidate’s parent/guardian should be an alumnus of any IBS university in the country. In addition to that, candidates will only be eligible if they clear the IBSAT entrance exam.

The scholarship amount can only be adjusted in the program fees and can’t be used for any other purposes. The scholarship amount for a candidate is INR 2 lakh and can be adjusted in the programme fees for both years.

Q:   What are the various scholarships offered to MBA students at IBS Kolkata?
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Scholarships are only available for candidates who have appeared for the IBSAT entrance exam. The difference in scholarships depends on merit and the category of students passing the IBSAT exam. The scholarships that IBS Kolkata provides are:

·       Scholarships for Toppers in IBSAT

·       Scholarships forward to IBS Alumni

·       Scholarships for physically challenged candidates

·       Scholarships for wards of defence personnel (Army, Air Force, Navy, Paramilitary)

Candidates have to not only pass the IBSAT entrance exam but also fulfill the eligibility criteria for the scholarships to be eligible for the scholarships.

Q:   Does IBS Kolkata offer scholarships to its students?
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Yes, ICFAI Business School Kolkata offer a scholarship to PGPM with good performance in the IBSAT exam. The scholarship is offered under the following categories:

  • IBSAT 2023
  • Defense personnel wards (serving or retired) from Army, Airforce, Navy, and Paramilitary forces
  • Physically challenged candidates
  • Wards of IBS Alumni
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IBS Kolkata Courses and Fees 2025

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MBA/PGDM(1 course)
Graduation : 50 %
Exams : NMATIBSAT+2 More
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Graduation : 50 %
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Q:   Which college has a higher tuition fee among IBS Kolkata, IBS Pune and IBS Bangalore?
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If we compare the tuition fees of IBS Kolkata, IBS Pune, and IBS Bangalore, Kolkata and Pune have a similar tuition fees of INR 9.09 lakh, whereas IBS Bangalore has a higher tuition fees out of three of INR 12.06 lakh.

If we compare the highest salary package offered during placements in 2023 of the three colleges, IBS Pune secured the highest salary package of INR 12 LPA while the highest salary package offered in IBS Kolkata and IBS Bangalore is INR 10 LPA. Thus, IBS Bangalore does not enjoy a good return on investment as IBS Kolkata and IBS Pune do.

Q:   Can I join ICFAI Business School Kolkata without XAT?
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You can join at ICFAI Business School (IBS) Kolkata without taking the XAT, IBS also accepts the scores from the following entrance exams :CAT, NMAT, GMAT, SNAP, MAT, CMAT, CET (Maharashtra), and IBSAT. The IBSAT is the exam conducted by IBS only. You need to get minimum 55% as cut off.

The ICFAI Business School doesn't provide and management seats or reservations, you can't buy a seat in the college, you have to attend any one of the entrance exam that are mentioned above.

 

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IBS Kolkata Application Process 2025

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Q:   How is the infrastructure of IBS Kolkata?
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ICFAI Business School Kolkata provides the required facilities to students to give them well-rounded exposure. IBS Kolkata campus has air-conditioned classrooms, library and reading room, magazines and online database facilities. Apart from this, the institute also offers modern audio-visual teaching aids to students.

Q:   Does IBS Kolkata offers hostel facilities to its students?
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IBS Kolkata provides off-campus accommodation on sharing basis in the vicinity of the campus. In addition to this, ICFAI Business School Kolkata houses library, and other amenities such as smart classrooms, auditorium and food courts.

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IBS Kolkata FAQs

Q:   Does ICFAI Business School Kolkata have good placements?
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ICFAI Business School Kolkata has very good placement records. The placement rate for its MBA programme is generally 95% or higher, according to IBS Kolkata. With the highest package coming in at INR 8.50 LPA, the average package for the 2023 class was INR 7.41 LPA. Comparing these numbers to those of other business schools in the city, Kolkata is competitive.

The placement efforts involve participation from well-known organisations such as Accenture, Deloitte USI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, PWC SDC, Deloitte Tax Services, CSB Bank Ltd., Tata Motors, and BYJU'S. To prepare students for real-world situations and draw in relevant organisations, the curriculum places a strong emphasis on practical knowledge and industry trends.

Q:   Is ICFAI Business School Kolkata the best in Kolkata?
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IBS Kolkata is considered to be one of the best colleges in Kolkata. With a strong average and top wage package, IBS Kolkata has a great placement rate of over 95%. Renowned corporations such as PWC, HDFC, and Deloitte hire people straight out of college. Interactions with professionals in the sector and internship opportunities are provided to students.

A combination of academic and business professionals work at IBS Kolkata, bringing real-world experience into the classroom.Classrooms, libraries, computer labs, and auditoriums are among the contemporary amenities available on campus.IBS Kolkata boasts a sizable and vibrant alumni network that offers current students professional counselling and assistance.

Q:   Is IFCAI Business School Kolkata worth for MBA?
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It is known and famous B-Schools in India. ICFAI Business School Kolkata offers a two-year PGPM programme divided into four semesters. The programme costs INR 9.1 Lacs in total. The school has a strong placement record with 21 students receiving the highest international package INR 59.19 LPA and 3000+ students receiving the highest national package INR 21.00 LPA from 1000+ companies. Visit the official website for more details on admission.

Q:   Which companies are the top recruiters for MBA placements 2024 at IBS Kolkata?
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According to the university website, top recruiters at IBS Kolkata MBA Placements 2024 were ICICI Bank, Deloitte Tax Services, TATA AIG, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra, etc. In the placement round 2024 99% of the students got placed and these companies emerged as the top companies for those students.

In the placement round, the 2024 average salary stood at INR 6.7 LPA. Calculating the salary packages of the top 25% of students who got placed, the average salary among them stood at INR 8.43 LPA. If students are looking to be placed in top companies in India, with a decent salary package should apply for IBS Kolkata.

Q:   Does IBS Kolkata offer summer internship to its students?
A: 

Yes, IBS Kolkata offers summer internships to students. The summer internship programe at IBS Kolkata runs for approximately 14 weeks. The objective of the summer internship programe at IBS Kolkata is to enhance students’ learning and help them match with the pace of corporate life. Further, the list of top recruiters during IBS Kolkata summer internships in recent past is presented below:

IBS Kolkata Summer Internships: Top Recruiters

Bank of America

KPMG

JP Morgan

Ernst & Young

DE Shaw

Genpact India

ITC

Bharti Airtel

Titan Industries

Coca Cola

Q:   Is ICFAI Business School Kolkata a private or government institute?
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ICFAI Business School Kolkata is a Independent Professional Institution which is approved by UGC and it is Affiliated to ICFAI Foundation for higher education, Hyderabad.It is private institute eastablished in the year 1995. The college has consistently improved its placements record and has reported 99% sucessful placements. The average fee for the course is INR 4,00,000 per year.

Q:   What is the highest package offered at IBS Kolkata?
A: 

The highest package offered during IBS Kolkata placements over the past three years is presented below:

Particulars

PGPM Placement Statistics (2023)

PGPM Placement Statistics (2024)

PGPM Placement Statistics (2025)

Highest domestic package

INR 8.5 LPA

INR 10 LPA

INR 9 LPA

Highest international package

NA

NA

INR 12.5 LPA

Q:   What is the placement trend recorded at IBS Kolkata over the past few years?
A: 

The placement trend witnessed during IBS Kolkata placements over the past three years is presented below:

Particulars

PGPM Placement Statistics (2023)

PGPM Placement Statistics (2024)

PGPM Placement Statistics (2025)

the highest domestic package

INR 8.5 LPA

INR 10 LPA

INR 9 LPA

the highest international package

NA

NA

INR 12.5 LPA

Average package

INR 7.41 LPA

INR 6.7 LPA

INR 7.09 LPA

Placement rate

99%

99%

95%

Top 10% average package

INR 8.42 LPA

INR 8.77 LPA

INR 9.07 LPA

Top 25% average package

INR 8.34 LPA

INR 8.43 LPA

INR 8.6 LPA

Q:   Does IBS Kolkata provide international placements?
A: 

Yes, IBS Kolkata provides international placements to its students. The highest international package offered during the placement drive 2025 was INR 12.5 LPA.

Q:   What has been the PGPM placement trend at IBS Kolkata in the past?
A: 

The PGPM placement trend recorded over the past three years at IBS Kolkata is presented below:

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PGPM Placement Statistics (2023)

PGPM Placement Statistics (2024)

PGPM Placement Statistics (2025)

the highest domestic package

INR 8.5 LPA

INR 10 LPA

INR 9 LPA

the highest international package

NA

NA

INR 12.5 LPA

Average package

INR 7.41 LPA

INR 6.7 LPA

INR 7.09 LPA

Placement rate

99%

99%

95%

Top 10% average package

INR 8.42 LPA

INR 8.77 LPA

INR 9.07 LPA

Top 25% average package

INR 8.34 LPA

INR 8.43 LPA

INR 8.6 LPA

Q:   Is IBS Kolkata good in terms of placements?
A: 

Yes, IBS Kolkata is good in terms of placements. The major highlights of IBS Kolkata placements over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars

PGPM Placement Statistics (2025)

the highest domestic package

INR 9 LPA

the highest international package

INR 12.5 LPA

Average package

INR 7.09 LPA

Placement rate

95%

Top 10% average package

INR 9.07 LPA

Top 25% average package

INR 8.6 LPA

Q:   What is the placement rate at IBS Kolkata?
A: 

The placement rate recorded over the past three years during IBS Kolkata placements is presented below:

Particulars

PGPM Placement Statistics (2023)

PGPM Placement Statistics (2024)

PGPM Placement Statistics (2025)

Placement rate

99%

99%

95%

Q:   What is the average package offered during IBS Kolkata placements?
A: 

The average package offered during IBS Kolkata placements 2025 was INR 7.09 LPA. Earlier, in 2024, the average package received was INR 6.7 LPA.

Q:   Can I get ICFAI Business School Kolkata, MBA with 88% in XAT?
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Yes, 88% in XAT is stong for you to get admission to the MBA programme at ICFAI Business School Kolkata (IBS Kolkata). The MBA program's specialisations may differ slightly in terms of competition level and cutoff scores. IBS doesn't specify any XAT cutoff points, however for a comprehensive assessment, results from other recognised tests, like as the CAT or GMAT, may also be taken into account.

The quality of your essays, supporting papers, and application form may be taken into consideration during the choosing procedure. Candidates who have been shortlisted must do well in the stages of the written aptitude test (WAT), group discussion (GD), and personal interview (PI). If your XAT score was 88%, you stand a very good chance of being admitted to the MBA programme at IBS Kolkata.

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