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IBS Kolkata: Courses, Fees, Admission 2026, Placements, Cutoff

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Last updated on 18 Aug '26

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ICFAI Business School Kolkata admission 2027-29 are open for MBA/PGPM programme. All the latest updates regarding IBS Kolkata admissions are as follows:

Commencement of Classes: Aug 3, 2026.
IBSAT 2026 application process for MBA admission 2027 is live till the 2nd week of Dec 2026, tentatively.
The last date to apply for Executive MBA admission is Aug 20, 2026.
PhD application process for the batch of January 2027 will close on Sep 15, 2026. The selection process will be conducted on Oct 10, 2026.
CAT 2026 for MBA admission 2027 will be held on Nov 29, 2026. Application process for the same will tentatively begin in August 2026.

IBS Kolkata Highlights 2026

ICFAI Business School Kolkata, popularly known as IBS Kolkata. IBS Kolkata is a private college located in Kolkata. The college is a constituent college of the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE). IBS campuses/college, are spread across 6 states of India, namely, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Pune. It is ranked as the best-emerging business school in India.

Check out some of the important highlights below:

IBS Kolkata has collaborated with various colleges and universities. The college has signed MoUs with several companies and institutes, which include Queensland University, Australia, HDFC Bank, AIMS, SPSS, Microsoft, SAS.

IBS Kolkata is ranked 2nd in West Bengal among top business schools and 17th nationally by Silicon India. It is also recognized among the top 20 new-generation business schools in the country.

The institute offers a flagship, full-time Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM), which carries MBA equivalence, alongside a PhD program in Management.

IBS Kolkata Admissions 2026 are entrance-based. Admission to the flagship PGPM program requires qualifying scores in IBSAT, CAT, NMAT, XAT, or GMAT.

IBS Kolkata Fees for the flagship PGPM/MBA programme are INR 9.09 Lakh for the 2-year duration.

The institute shortlists candidates based on cutoff scores from entrance tests like IBSAT or CAT, followed by a selection process consisting of group discussions and personal interviews.

IBS Kolkata Placements 2025 recorded a high 95% placement rate. The highest international package reached INR 12.5 LPA, while the highest domestic package stood at INR 9 LPA. Top recruiters include major companies such as Deloitte, PwC, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank.

As per the latest overall placement report, PGPM students achieved an overall average package of INR 7.09 LPA. The average package for the top 10% of the batch was recorded at INR 9.07 LPA.

Check the brochure for more information: ICFAI_Brochure

Commonly asked questions
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Q: What is the last date to apply at IBS Kolkata?

IBS Kolkata applications are open. Aspirants can apply for IBSAT till the third week of December, 2026. The test will be conducted in December in online mode. Candidates can apply on the official website of IBS Kolkata.

Q: What are the fees for MBA programmes at ICFAI Business School Kolkata?

The total fee for the MBA/PGDM program at ICFAI Business School Kolkata is around INR 9.1 lakhs for the academic year 2023. The fee can be paid in installments across all the campuses. The living expenses are extra and not included in the fee structure. Students have to pay a refundable caution deposit of INR 10,000 along with the first installment of the fee across all campuses.

Q: How is the faculty of IBS Kolkata?

IBS Kolkata has highly educated faculty. Most of the faculty members are PhD and higher degree holders. Some of the faculty members of IBS Kolkata are as follows:

Durga Rani Sinha, Director Corporate Relations (PGDM (IIM-C)
Kumar Satyaki Ray, Associate Dean & Dy PCO (PhD, PGDBM, BSc)
Sujoy Kumar Dhar (PhD, MBA, MSc, BA Hons)

Q: Are admissions open at IBS Kolkata?

IBS Kolkata admissions are open. Candidates can apply on the school's website for PGPM programme. Aspirants have to pay INR 1,800 as application fees. Admission to PGPM is based on CAT, XAT, NMAT, GMAT or IBSAT scores.

IBS Kolkata Courses and Fees 2026

There is 1 flagship Management program offered under the ICFAI Business School (IBS), Kolkata that offers postgraduate degree/diploma courses. The school focuses entirely on Business and Management studies. IBS Kolkata PGPM/MBA tuition fees for the management branch is INR 9.09 lakh. The IBS Kolkata total fees including caution deposits stands at INR 9.19 lakh.

The tuition and total Fee of the IBS Kolkata courses are presented below:

Course	Tuition Fee	Total Fee
PGPM / MBA	INR 9.09 lakh	INR 9.19 lakh

The Other category fee structure is presented below:

Category	IBS Kolkata Fee Structure	Note
Application Fee	INR 1,800	Paid online/offline during the registration and bulletin purchase process
Refundable Security / Caution Deposit	INR 10,000	One-time payment included during registration
Levies & Taxes	As per Government Rules	Applied as per regulatory updates
Hostel Fee	Mentions nearby accommodation options	The campus does not provide residential hostels directly inside the premises

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: Is ICFAI Business School Kolkata good for MBA?

MBA, BBA, PGPM, and PhD programs are among the full and part-time management courses offered by IBS ICFAI. ICFAI is one of the top 20 new generation business schools according to Digital Mailers. ICFAI is also ranked third by Review Adda among the top B-schools in North India. The placement rate at IBS Kolkata is almost 100%, and the typical income is 4.5 LPA.

Q: Does IBS Kolkata offer MBA?

The IBS Kolkata does not offer MBA. However the institute offers PGPM which is equivalent to MBA. The PGPM course at IBS Kolkata is full time. Institute grants admission based on entrance exam scores.

IBS Kolkata Admission & Application Process 2026

IBS Kolkata admissions are entrance-based. Aspirants have to appear for IBSAT conducted by ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE), a deemed-to-be university for admission to its flagship PGPM course. Candidates can also apply with their CAT, XAT, NMAT or GMAT scores.

Step-by-Step Admission Process

The admission process for IBS Kolkata is structured into systematic stages to evaluate academic aptitude and leadership potential:

Step 1: Online Application:

Step 2: Entrance Examination:

Take the online IBSAT 2026 exam in December 2026. Alternatively, candidates can submit valid scores from national tests including CAT, XAT, NMAT by GMAC™, or GMAT™ (2024 onwards).

Step 3: Shortlisting:

Candidates are shortlisted based on their performance in IBSAT 2026 or accepted national entrance examinations.

Step 4: Selection Process (February 2027):

Shortlisted applicants are invited to the IBS Hyderabad campus for the central selection round, which consists of two key components:

Micro-Presentation: Evaluates communication skills, clarity of thought, and topic knowledge.
Personal Interview (PI): Assesses professional attitude, domain understanding, and executive potential.

Step 5: Campus Allotment:

Seat allotment across the nine campuses is decided based on graduation marks and selection process marks.

Step 6: Admission Confirmation:

Candidates confirm their seat by paying the required admission fee to the respective IBS campus.

Check below IBS Kolkata courses with their eligibility and IBS Kolkata admission criteria:

Course

Common Eligibility

Selection

PGPM

Graduation in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate with English as the medium of instruction

Applicants must have completed at least 15 years of education

Candidates not meeting the English medium criterion must submit TOEFL/ NELT/ IELTS scores by May 31

IBSAT/ CAT/ GMAT/ NMAT by GMAC/ XAT + Micro Presentation and Personal Interview

Note: Applicants in their final year bachelor’s degree are also eligible to apply, provided they complete their graduation requirements before May 31, 2027.

ICFAI Business School Application Process

Candidates need to apply online for registration through the official website of ICFAI Business School Kolkata. Aspirants can also purchase the application form from the IBS Marketing Branches near them. The application fees for IBSAT is INR 1,800. Check below steps for IBS Kolkata application process:

Visit the official website of IBS Kolkata, https://ibsindia.org/ibs-kolkata/.
Click on 'Apply to IBS' and register with the basic details.
Login with OTP to access the form.
Fill out the form and upload documents.
Pay the application fees.
Agree to the declaration statement and submit the application form.

Documents required at the time of application

Aspirants need below documents to apply at IBS Kolkata:

Class 10 and Class 12 marksheet
Graduation marksheet, if required
Any entrance exam scorecard (if applicable)
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MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026

1 Course2 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
Accepting Exams: NMAT, XAT, IBSAT, CAT

Important dates

Dates	Events
20 Aug '26 - 10 Oct '26	NMAT 2026 Registration WindowOngoing
4 Nov '26 - 29 Nov '26	CAT 2026 admit card download
29 Nov '26	CAT 2026 exam date

Commonly asked questions
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Q: Can I get admission in IBS Kolkata without entrance exam?

No, aspirants cannot get admission in PGPM without entrance exam scores at ISB Kolkata. Candidates need to provide scores in XAT, CAT, NMAT or GMAT or appear for IBSAT for admission.

Q: Is application fees refundable at IBS Kolkata?

IBS Kolkata application fees is non-refundable. Aspirants need to pay INR 1,800 to apply for PGPM course. Candidates can pay this fees via any of the online or offline payment modes.

Q: What documents do I need to apply at IBS Kolkata?

Aspirants can apply online or offline at IBS Kolkata. Check below documents for completing IBS application process:

Class 10 and Class 12 marksheet
Graduation marksheet
Entrance exam scorecard (if applicable)
Photograph

Q: Who can apply for PGPM at IBS Kolkata?

Aspirants must complete graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate in any discipline with English as a medium of instruction to apply for PGPM course at IBS Kolkata. Candidates not meeting the English medium criterion must submit TOEFL/ NELT/ IELTS scores.

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Campus Life3.9

Value for Money4.0

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The firms like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, ICICI security, Satguru Travels, Indiabulls are great, and there are many more companies that took our students.

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Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) - Batch of 2024

5.0

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

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.

Reviewed on 22 Sep 2023Read More

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Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) - Batch of 2025

4.6

5.0Placements4.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

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.

Reviewed on 21 Sep 2023Read More

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Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) - Batch of 2021

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4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

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.

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2021Read More

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Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) - Batch of 2018

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5.0Placements4.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

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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5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

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.

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2019Read More

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Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) - Batch of 2020

4.8

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

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.

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2019Read More

IBS Kolkata Placements 2025

The overall average package received during IBS Kolkata PGPM placements 2025 was INR 7.09 LPA. The top 10% and 25% of the batch received average package of INR 9.07 LPA and INR 8.6 LPA. The overall placement rate recorded in 2025 was 90%.

Highest CTC is INR 40 LPA. Programs incorporate 100% case-based learning, 14 week internships & access to Bloomberg and SAP labs.

The sector-wise placement distribution recorded during IBS Kolkata placements 2025 is presented below:

Sectors	Placement Distribution (2025)
Financial Services	24%
Banking	15%
ITES	12%
Global Capability Center	8%
Consulting	7%
Infra / Telecom / Real Estate	7%
Insurance	7%
FMCG / Retail	4%
Education	3%
E-Commerce	3%
Manufacturing / Construction	3%
Hospitality / Tourism	2%
Logistics	2%
Media & Research	1%
Pharma / Healthcare	1%
Others	3%

Disclaimer: Please note that the IBS Kolkata 2026 placement data has not been released yet by the institute. This section will be updated as soon as the official statistics are published. Meanwhile, students can check the previous year's verified data for their reference.

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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Commonly asked questions
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Q: How are the PGPM placement at IBS Kolkata?

The key highlights of IBS Kolkata PGPM placements 2025 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

IBS Kolkata Scholarships 2026

IBS Kolkata offers several scholarships to students as financial assistance. ICFAI Business School (IBS) offers IBSAT-2026 scholarships for top performers in the IBSAT test, which is scheduled to be held in the last week of December 2026. These scholarships are open to candidates applying for the MBA/PGPM programme. These scholarships aim to offer financial assistance to deserving candidates.

Important Scholarship Pointers:

Scholarships for IBSAT top rankers
Merit / Test Toppers: Top performers in IBSAT 2026, CAT, XAT, GMAT, or NMAT by GMAC.
Wards of Defence Personnel (Serving /Retired) from Army, Airforce, Navy and Paramilitary forces
Wards of IBS Alumni
Physically challenged candidates
500 scholarships of INR 2 lakh each are planned for the Class of 2028

Check the IBS Kolkata scholarship criteria in the following table:

Scholarships from IBSAT 2026 Test	Eligibility Criteria
For Toppers in IBSAT / National Exams	Candidates who secure top ranks or high scores in IBSAT 2026, CAT, XAT, GMAT, or NMAT
For Wards of IBS Alumni	Children of IBS alumni applying for the MBA/PGPM programme
For Physically Challenged Candidates	Candidates with physical disabilities applying for the MBA/PGPM programme
Wards of Defence Personnel (In-service/retired) from Army, Airforce, Navy, and Paramilitary Forces	Children of in-service or retired defence personnel from these forces applying for the MBA/PGPM program

Eligibility Categories

Wards of IBS alumni

Top rankers in IBSAT exam.
Wards of defence personnel (serving/retired from the Paramilitary Forces, Army, Navy, Air Force )
Physically challenged candidates

A total of 500 scholarships of INR 2 lakh each are planned for the Class of 2028 students. The amount will be adjusted—INR 1 lakh each—against the first and second term programme fee instalments.

Terms and Conditions

If a student withdraws, the scholarship amount will surely be deducted before any applicable refund of the fee.
Admission formalities, such as fee payment and registration, must be completed on time.
Candidates must appear and also qualify in IBSAT exam.
The scholarship amount will be adjusted against the total programme fee only.

Commonly asked questions
On Scholarships

Q: Does IBS Kolkata offer scholarships to its students?

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

Q: Does ICFAI Business School Kolkata Offers any Scholarship?

Yes, ICFAI Business School Kolkata offers scholarhips of worth INR 10 Crores. The scholarships are given on the basis of IBSAT 2023 to the below mentioned personnels:

Toppers in IBSAT
For wards of IBS Alumni
For Physically Challanged candidates
Wards of Defence Personnels (In-service/retired) from Army, Airforce, Navy and Paramilitary Forces

Q: How can I apply for scholarship at IBS Kolkata?

Aspirants need to pass IBSAT test, complete PGPM admission process and meet eligibility to apply for IBS Kolkata scholarships. Candidates must register on the mentioned date on the school's website to be eligible for the scholarship.

Q: What is the scholarship amount offered at IBS Kolkata?

IBS offers scholarships worth INR 10 crore to meritorious students. The school offers scholarships to top performers of IBSAT. Students pursuing PGPM from IBS Kolkata can apply. IBS provides 500 merit scholarships for the class of 2027. Each scholarship is of INR 2 Lacs per students.

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IBS Kolkata Campus & Facilities

IBS Kolkata provides a modern, secure, and Wi-Fi-enabled campus designed to support both academic excellence and holistic student development. The institute balances advanced digital learning resources with robust personal mentorship and counseling services to prepare students for corporate careers.

Below are the IBS Kolkata infrastructure details:

Smart Classrooms: Air-conditioned spaces equipped with internet connectivity, projectors, and modern audio-visual tools.
Resourceful Library: A reading room housing over 20,000 books alongside international journals, magazines, and online databases.
Student Support: Access to professional faculty mentoring, psychological counseling, and expert-led soft skills training.
Safe Accommodation: Secure campus environment with managed off-campus sharing accommodation options available nearby.
Expert Faculty: A team actively involved in academic research and specialized training programs for practicing corporate managers.

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Q: Does IBS Kolkata offers hostel facilities to its students?

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.

Q: How is the infrastructure of IBS Kolkata?

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.

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IBS Kolkata Notable Alumni

IBS Kolkata alumni are placed across different sectors such as Human Resources, Business Development, Engineering, Marketing, and Politics, etc. IBS Alumni are working in top-notch companies and are spread out across the world. The college allows students access to a vast network of professionals with endless opportunities to connect and build relationships through the IBS Alumni Federation. Tabulated below are some of the IBS Kolkata notable alumni:

Alumni Name	Alumni Designation
Amit Sinha (1997)	Amit Sinha is an alumnus of the Class of 1997 of IBS Kolkata. He was placed as Manager at Sterling Securities Limited through the college placement. For the last 5 years, he has been associated with the Journal of Financial and Economic Practice as an Associate Editor, and this year with the International Mathematical Finance Conference.
Lahiri Basu (2006)	Lahiri Basu is currently working as a Business Development Manager at TRF, Ltd. Initially, she was placed with the largest e-commerce company in the country, Mjunction Services Limited a TATA group company.

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IBS Kolkata FAQs

Candidates can check the FAQs below:

Q: Does ICFAI Business School Kolkata have good placements?

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 a private or government institute?

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: Can I join ICFAI Business School Kolkata without XAT?

Aspirants can join IBS Kolkata without XAT scores. The school also accepts CAT, NMAT and GMAT scores for admission. Hence, XAT is not compulsory. Aspirants can also appear for IBSAT conducted by ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE).

Q: Can I apply offline at IBS Kolkata?

Aspirants can get the IBS Kolkata application form from the IBS Marketing Branches near them. Candidates have to fill out the form and submit it with the application fees of INR 1,800 for PGPM.

Q: Can final year students apply at IBS Kolkata?

Aspirants in the final year of bachelor's degree can apply for PGPM course of IBS Kolkata provided their admission is provisional. Candidates need to complete their graduation before May 31, 2027. They need to produce the required marksheets and certificates for final admission.

Q: Is work experience mandatory to apply at IBS Kolkata?

Aspirants with work experience may get an advantage in the IBS Kolkata selection process. However, it does not seem to be compulsory. Candidates need to complete graduation and have entrance exam scores for admission.

Q: Is CAT compulsory for admission in PGPM at IBS Kolkata?

No, CAT is one of the accepting exams for admission in PGPM course of IBS Kolkata. It is not compulsory. Aspirants can also get admission via XAT, NMAT or GMAT scores. Candidates also have an option to appear for IBSAT for admission.

Q: What are the top Scholarships for PGPM at ICFAI Business School Kolkata and how to avail them?

For its MBA programme, ICFAI Business School Kolkata (IBS Kolkata) provides numerous scholarship opportunities, offering worthy students substantial financial support. The best scholarships are the Need-Based Scholarships, the Physically Challenged Scholarship, the Merit Scholarship, the Alumni Scholarship, the Top Rankers Scholarship, and the Ward of Defence Personnel Scholarship.

Make sure you take the IBSAT exam and do well if you want to apply for the score-based scholarships. On the IBS Kolkata website, download the scholarship application form. Before the deadline, submit it with your admissions application. Make sure you meet all the requirements by carefully going over each scholarship's eligibility conditions. Depending on the scholarship you're applying for, attach pertinent documents like income certificates, handicap certificates, or proof of your parents' military service.

Q: Who can apply for IBSAT entrance exam at ICFAI Business School (IBS), Kolkata?

ICFAI Business School (IBS), Kolkata secures candidates from diverse academic & professional backgrounds:

Graduates & Final-Year Students: Candidates who have completed graduation or are currently in their final year in any discipline like Commerce, BBA, Science, Engineering, Arts.

Working Professionals: Individuals with 2 to 3 years of work experience looking to fast-track their management careers.

Qualified Professionals: CA-qualified candidates aiming to transition into corporate leadership roles.

Q: What is the exam pattern and test structure at ICFAI Business School (IBS), Kolkata?

The IBSAT 2026 is a 2-hour computer-based test containing 140 MCQs. It features zero negative marking and no sectional time limits.

Section No	Section Name	Marks
1	Verbal Ability	50
2	Reading Comprehension	30
3	Quantitative Aptitude	30
4	Data Adequacy & Interpretation	30
TOTAL		140

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What is the fees for PGPM at IBS Kolkata?

Answered a month ago

The fees for two-year PGPM course is INR 9.09 lakh at IBS Kolkata. Aspirants also have to pay a refundable caution deposit of INR 10,000 with the first installement of fees. Aspirants can apply for scholarships to get some waiver in the fees.

Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Which is the best college among the three: Amity University-Kolkata, BIBS-Kolkata and IBS-Kolkata?

Answered 9 years ago

You can consider IBS, Kolkata as ICFAI Group is doing well and placement is also decent as compared to your other options. All the best.

nitin kashyap

Contributor-Level 9

What is the entrance exam for ICFAI Business School Kolkata?

Answered 8 months ago

The ICFAI Business School Kolkata requires a bachelor's degree with a 50% aggregate for PG admissions. PhD candidates must have a master's degree in a relevant discipline. Entrance exams are required for most courses. Refer to the table below for course eligibility and selection criteria:

Course

Eligibility

XAT, with 50% aggregate with English as the medium of instruction

-Applicants must have completed at least 15 years of education

-Candidates not meeting the English medium criterion must submit TOEFL/ NELT/ IELTS scores by May 31, 2026

XAT, CAT, NMAT, IBSAT+ Micro Presentation + Personal Interview

Meitankeisangbam Vasundha

Contributor-Level 10

Can I get into ICFAI Business School, Kolkata without CAT?

Answered a year ago

ICFAI Business School, Kolkata offers a large diversity of courses to students in Management field. IBS Kolkata admissions are held on the basis of entrance tests. Students seeking course admissions must clear their previous qualifying examination and appear for any of the prescribed entrance exams

Ashwin Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

Is it worth doing PGPM as a fresher from ICFAI business school? Will it hold value if I ever lose my on-campus job or if I want to switch?

Answered a year ago

It could be a good option for a fresher to pursue a PGPM from ICFAI Business School (IBS), which is very good at industry contact and placement in the future. But the worth of the degree totally depends on the industry and role you are targeting. Losing an on-campus job or switching careers can be m

Nandini Motwani

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