IBS Kolkata Courses & Fees 2026: PG, Doctorate Courses

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.

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.

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)

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

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

National Mock Tests

Aspirants can prepare and practice through proctored Free National Mock Test with 100 prizes to win.

1st Prize INR 2 Lakh

2nd Prize INR 1 Lakh

3rd Prize INR 50,000

4th Prize -100th Prize INR 5,000 each

Free Mock Test:

One free mock test is available at any time to practice using basic registration/enquire with to access additional mock tests, candidates can purchase the IBSAT 2026 application.

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.

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.  

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.

The key highlights of IBS Kolkata PGPM placements 2025 are presented below:

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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