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IIM Calcutta Highlights 2025

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Q:   Can an average student get into an IIM?
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The answer to this question of whether an average student can get into IIM can be both yes and no depending on the definition of an average student.

  • Based on Academics (Class 10/ Class 12/ Graduation): While a student with average scores in Class 10, Class 12 and graduation with a good CAT score certainly has good chances of getting a call from IIM-A, chances are less for someone with an average CAT score.
  • Based on student category (General or Reserved): While it is tough for a General category average student to grab a seat at IIM due to high score requirements, a reserved category student can get admission being at average scores as well.
  • Based on past work experience, diversity and other factors: Gender and academic diversity is also a factor on which students are shortlisted at IIM. IIMs judge the past academic category based on the degree obtained by the students before MBA and then a weightage is allotted based on that. For Engineers, the percentage for scoring the highest marks is higher as compared with other streams
  • Performance in selection rounds: Once you make it to the final selection rounds, i.e., AWT/PI process, it can be considered a fresh start. At this stage, students can forget their past average-ness but definitely require good grasp over the past subjects as academics-related questions are asked in the interview.

Based on the above factors, it can be considered that while getting into top Management institutes, such as IIM is extremely tough, the past performance, CAT performance, student category and a lot of factors can be the reasons for a student to receive that final call.

Q:   Can I get direct admission at IIM Calcutta?
A: 

No, IIM Calcutta admission to most of the courses is entrance-based. The application process of IIM Calcutta for PG courses takes place via CAT. Therefore, candidates need to visit the official website of CAT to get admission. The institute will further shortlist the candidates based on the CAT score and send emails to shortlisted candidates. Moreover, for the Executive MBA course, GMAT score is accepted and for DPM, candidates without CAT score can apply with GMAT/GRE/GATE/UGC-JRF or another accepted exam score. Read more on IIM Kolkata amission.

Q:   How can I get admission in IIM, Calcutta to pursue MBA?
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Candidates seeking admission to the MBA course need to visit the official website of the Common Admission Test (CAT) to apply online. Before applying, the aspirants must check the course-specific eligibility criteria. Candidates are shortlisted based on their CAT score and several stages of selection. Further, the final selection is done on the basis of CAT score, WAT-PI, academic performance, work experience, and gender diversity. Find below the steps involved in the IIM Calcutta MBA admission process:

  1. CAT registration
  2. Shortlisting candidates based on CAT score and invitation emails
  3. Shortlisted candidates replying for admission
  4. Selection rounds - WAT + PI
  5. Final admission list
  6. Fee payment for admission confirmation
Q:   What is the application fee for Ph.D. programme at IIM Calcutta?
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The application fee for the PhD programme at IIM Calcutta is INR 1,000/-. The fee is payable online through the institutes website. The application fee is non-refundable. The application fee is used to cover the cost of processing the application. The fee also helps to ensure that only serious candidates apply for the programme. The application fee is due on or before the application deadline. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. The application fee is a one-time fee. Students who are admitted to the programme will not be required to pay any additional application fees.

Q:   Is it expensive to study Executive MBA at IIM Calcutta?
A: 

IIM Calcutta allow candidates to pay the fee in four installments. The total course fee include multiple components such as security deposit, tuition fee, and more. Tabulated below is the IIM Kolkata Executive MBA tuition fee:

CourseTotal Tuition Fee
EMBAINR 31 lakh
Executive PGP for Visionary Leadership in ManufacturingINR 13.5 lakh

NOTE: The above-mentioned tuition fee are as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

IIM Calcutta Courses and Fees 2025

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Exams : CATUGC NET
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Q:   What is the stipend for IIM Calcutta PhD courses?
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IIM Calcutta gives each of the student a stipend starting at INR 30,000 per month, which goes up to INR 35,000. Each of the student can avail of the student development grants of up to INR 65,000 for the first-year of course, and up to INR 25,000 for subsequent years. Moreover, the stipend and grants are facilitated for four years. However, it can be extended up to one or more years based on demonstration of enough progress in dissertation work. Furthermore, an additional financial support is also provided as extra funds up to INR 50,000 for field research (if required). Read about IIM Calcutta PhD/DPM course here.

Q:   Can a person get into IIM Calcutta with low graduation score?
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IIM Calcutta is one of the top IIMs of India with a rank of 5 under the 'Management' category by NIRF. Getting admission to IIMC is competitive due to limited number of seats. The requirement for getting admission in its flagship programme i.e. MBA is qualifying CAT and fulfiling the eligibility requirements. The minimum aggregate required in graduation is 50%. Hence, aspirants scoring less than it will find it difficult even if they pass CAT. Aspirants have to pass every selection round for admission to MBA. Selected candidates have to further come for personal interview round. 

Q:   Who is eligible to apply for certificate courses at IIM Calcutta?
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For admission to a certificate course offered by IIM Calcutta, the aspirant must meet the minimum eligibility requirements. It may vary from one course to another. As per an unofficial source, the minimum eligibility criteria is that the applicant must be a graduate. In addition, he/she should have passed the qualifying examination with at least 50% aggregate. The documents also have to be presented during application or admission process.

Q:   Who is eligible for MBA course admission at IIM Calcutta?
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For admission to IIM Kolkata MBA, candidate must hold a valid bachelor's degree in 10+2+3 pattern with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ST/PwD candidates). Moreover, the aspirants appearing for the final year of their bachelor's degree with final year results awaiting, are also eligible to apply. However, such candidates, if selected, are granted provisional admission, only if the pre-final certificate signed by competent authorities of the previous institute/ university, the latest by June 30 of the admission year is submitted.  

Q:   Can I get admission to MBA at IIM Calcutta with 70% in class 12?
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Yes, candidate can get into IIM Calcutta at 70% in Class 12. But mere 12th marks are not sufficient for MBA admission. Therefore, candidate must attain a really good score in CAT exam. IIM Calcutta CAT Cutoff 2024 has not yet been released. Looking at the Cutoff ranks for the past 3 years, the CAT Cutoff percentile is expected to be 99, for the General AI category candidates.

IIM Calcutta Placements 2025

CourseMedian Salary
MBA/PGDM
31.05 - 34 LPA
Executive MBA/PGDM
20 - 30.12 LPA

Top Recruiters

HCL Technologies
Apollo Tyres
Axis Bank
HSBC
Reebok
Genpact
Google
IBM
ICICI
Deloitte
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Q:   What is the highest package of IIM Calcutta?
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The highest international and domestic packages offered during IIM Calcutta placements 2025 stood at INR 145 LPA and INR 91.45 LPA, respectively. The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta packages offered between 2024 and 2025 is presented below:

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MBA Placement Statistics (2024)

MBA Placement Statistics (2025)

Highest package

INR 1.2 crore per annum

INR 1.45 crore per annum (International)

INR 91.45 LPA (Domestic)

Average package

INR 32.62 LPA

INR 34.23 LPA

Median package

INR 30 LPA

INR 34 LPA

Q:   What are the stipends offered during the summer placements at IIM Calcutta?
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The stipends offered to the 61st MBA batch during IIM Calcutta placements are table below:

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MBA Placement Statistics (61st Batch)

Batch size

475

the highest package

INR 6.75 LPM (International)

INR 3.67 LPM (Domestic)

Average package

INR 1.89 LPM

Median package

INR 2 LPM

Q:   Which sector offers the highest number of jobs with good packages at IIM Calcutta?
A: 

Consulting sector also emerged as the top recruiting that made 37.2% of the total offers during IIM Calcutta placements 2025. The sector-wise offers distribution during IIM Calcutta MBA placements 2025 is presented below:

Sector

Offers Percentage (2025)

Consulting

37.2%

Finance

21.2%

General Management

20.1%

IT & Product Management Management

14.5%

Sales & Marketing

6.9%

The sector-wise the highest, average and median package offered during IIM Calcutta placements 2025 is presented below:

IIM Calcutta Placement Report 2025

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Q:   What is the placement percentage of IIM Calcutta?
A: 

IIM Calcutta recorded 100% placements for its MBA course over the past three years. The same is presented below:

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MBA Placement Statistics (2023)

MBA Placement Statistics (2024)

MBA Placement Statistics (2025)

Placement rate

100%

100%

100%

Q:   Which sector offers the highest package at IIM Calcutta?
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The sector-wise the highest, average and median package offered during IIM Calcutta placements 2025 is presented below:

IIM Calcutta Placement Report 2025

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IIM Calcutta Cut off 2025

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Q:   What is the estimated CAT cutoff for top IIMs including IIM Calcutta?
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CAT Exam is conducted for admission to IIMs for the MBA course, including IIM Calcutta admissions. The estimated final cutoffs are the basis on which the candidates are called for the interview round. Tabulated below are the estimated CAT 2023 cutoff percentiles for the General category for admission to top IIMs, including IIM Calcutta.

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CAT cutoffs 2023 (percentile)

IIM Calcutta

99

IIM Ahmedabad

99-100

IIM Bangalore

99-100

IIM Indore

97-98

Q:   What are the factors determining IIM Calcutta cutoff 2024?
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CAT 2024 cut off percentile for each IIM is determined on the basis of several factors that drive the admission process. Some of the key factors that determine IIM Calcutta CAT cut off are mentioned below:

  • Difficulty level of the CAT exam
  • Number of aspirants who appeared for the exam
  • Number of aspirants who cleared the exam for IIM Calcutta admission process
  • Number of seats in IIM Calcutta
  • All India ranking of the institute
Q:   What is estimated IIM Calcutta CAT Cutoff 2024?
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IIM Calcutta CAT Cutoff 2024 will be released soon after the declaration of the CAT 2024 result. For the past 3 years, the CAT percentile cutoff has remained 99. Looking at the past years' trend, there is a high probability of the CAT percentile cutoff to fall between 99-101. 

IIM Calcutta admission 2025 to MBA course is based on CAT 2024 scores followed by Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). Candidates must note that for admission to IIM Calcutta, they are required to meet both the overall CAT cut off percentile and also the sectional cut offs.

Q:   Is it mandatory to meet the sectional cutoff in CAT for admission to IIM Calcutta?
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Candidates seeking IIM Calcutta admission to MBA course must appear for CAT. It is mandatory for candidates to meet the sectional and overall CAT cutoff to be eligible for the Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds for final admission to IIM Calcutta. For IIM Calcutta cutoff for MBA admission, students need to meet both the overall CAT cut off percentile and the sectional cut offs. Candidates seeking admission to IIM Calcutta must score above the 90 percentile in CAT exam. IIM Calcutta does not release CAT cutoffs in the public domain and are exclusively accessible only via account login to candidates who have appeared for the exam. Therefore, the students must aim to score above 90 percentile.

Q:   What is the estimated IIM Calcutta CAT cutoff?
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IIM Calcutta aspirants must know that the final CAT cutoff is always higher than the qualifying cutoff. Also, IIMs accept both sectional and overall cutoff for admission. The following table mentions the qualifying IIM Calcutta cutoff 2024 across all sections and categories:
CategorySection - 1 (VARC)Section – II (DILR)Section – III (QA)Overall Percentile
OPEN≥80≥80≥75≥85
EWS≥70≥65≥65≥75
NC-OBC≥70≥65≥65≥75
SC≥65≥60≥60≥70
ST≥55≥55≥55≥65
PwD≥45≥45≥45≥55
 
 

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IIM Calcutta Admission Process and Important Dates 2025

MBA/PGDM Admissions 2025

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  • Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
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Nov '25
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Q:   How can I fill out the application for IIM Calcutta certificate course?
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The steps to apply for a IIM Calcutta certificate course through its official website are:

Step 1: Visit the official website (iimcal.ac.in).

Step 2: Click on Apply or the application notification for certificate course (s).

Step 3: Fill out the required details, such as name, email ID, etc.

Step 4: Upload the required documents.

Step 5: Payment of the application fee.

IIM Calcutta Certificate Application Process: Documents Required

The documents required during the application process are:

  • Bachelor's degree mark sheets
  • Aadhaar card or other identity proof
  • Caste certificate (if applicable), etc.
Q:   How to get into IIM Calcutta Executive MBA?
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IIM Calcutta E-MBA applications can be submitted online via the official website. Aspirants must check the eligibility criteria before applying. Candidates seeking admission to this course are selected based on multiple factors, including academic background, professional experience, GMAT score, performance in personal interview round, statement of purpose and recommendation letter. Candidates fulfilling all the criteria can get admission to the IIM Calcutta Ex MBA course.

Q:   When will CAT 2023 take place for admission to IIM Calcutta?
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For admission to MBA (or PGP) 2024 batch at IIM Calcutta, the CAT test will be conducted on November 26, 2023. Aspirants of IIM Calcutta are required to appear for the exam in Computer Based Testing mode at the allotted test centres. CAT exam 2023 will be held in three slots:

Morning slot: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Afternoon slot: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Evening slot: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Earlier, the CAT exam used to be of 180 minutes with 100 questions but in 2020, both exam duration and number of questions were reduced due to COVID-19 pandemic. Now, starting CAT 2022, the total number of questions stands at 66 as part of CAT pattern.

Q:   How can I apply for IIM Calcutta?
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Candidates seeking admission to MBA at IIM Calcutta are required to apply via CAT. Aspirants must check the eligibility requirements before registration. To know steps to apply, application fee, and more, aspirants can check CAT Registration Process.

Moreover, for other courses, candidates may have to apply through the institute's official website. The step-by-step process for form filling is as follows:

Step 1: Visit the official website of IIM Calcutta.

Step 2: Click on 'Apply'.

Step 3: Fill out the required details, such as name, email ID, etc.

Step 4: Upload the required documents.

Step 5: Payment of the application fee.

NOTE: The steps mentioned here present a generic representation of the process.

Q:   How do I get admission to the IIM, Calcutta?
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The modes of Indian Institute of Management Calcutta course admissions are online and offline. Admission to various courses is based on merit and entrance examination scores. The accepted entrance exams are CAT,  UGC NET, and others. Candidates must submit the important documents for a successful IIM Calcutta admission. Some of the documents include:

  • Aadhar card or other identity proof
  • Class 12 mark sheets
  • UG/PG degree
  • Caste certificate (if applicable)
  • Recommendation letter (for Executive courses), and others.

 

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IIM Calcutta Rankings 2025

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Q:   What is the ranking of IIM Calcutta in NIRF 2023?
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IIM Calcutta has secured rank 4 by the NIRF Ranking 2023 under the 'Management' category. In the Teaching, Learning and Resources category, IIM Calcutta has scored 82.29. Talking about the other categories such as Research and Professional Practice and Outreach and Inclusivity, the institute has scored 51.23 and 70.78, respectively. Therefore, it is safe to say that IIM Calcutta is one of the prominent institutes in India. 

Q:   What is the NIRF ranking of IIM Calcutta in Management category?
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National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024 rankings are out for different categories. In the Management category, IIM Calcutta has been ranked #5 in 2024. The institutes NIRF ranking has dropped in comparison to 2023, as the ranking has gone from #4 in 2023 to #5 in 2024. Further, many other ranking bodies have also ranked the institute in the category. Some of the ranking bodies are:

  • FT Global Rankings
  • Business Today
  • Outlook I-Care Rankings, etc.
Q:   What is the IIM Calcutta QS World Ranking 2023?
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IIM Calcutta has bagged a rank between 501-530 in the QS WUR Ranking 2023 by Subject. The institute has secured 70.9 score in the Reputation criteria under the ‘QS International Trade Ranking.’ In addition to this, IIM Calcutta scored 66.1 and 43.9 in Alumni Outcomes and Thought Leadership criteria under the ‘World University Rankings - Masters In Business Analytics’ category. 

Q:   Is IIM Calcutta (IIM Joka Kolkata) ranked?
A: 

Yes, IIM Calcutta is a high ranked college. Some of the most recent rankings received by Indian Institute of Management Calcutta IIM C are listed below:

Ranking Body

Category

Rank

QS Ranking 2025

World University Rankings - Masters In Management

48

QS Ranking 2025

World University Rankings - Masters In Business Analytics

61-70

NIRF 2024

Management

5

FT Global Rankings 2024

India (MBA)

4

QS World University Rankings 2024

Masters In Management

50

FT Global Rankings 2024

Global (MBA)

67

QS World University Rankings 2024

Masters In Business Analytics

61-70

Business Today 2023

MBA

1

IIRF 2023

Top MBA Colleges in India

3

Outlook I-Care Ranking 2023Top Public MBA Institutions

3

FT Global Rankings 2024

Global MBA

76

Q:   Is IIM Calcutta ranked?
A: 

The QS 2025 ranked IIM Calcutta 48 under the World University Rankings - Masters In Management category and 61-70 under the World University Rankings - Masters In Business Analytics. The college is ranked 5th by NIRF 2024 under the Management category,  1st by Business Today 2023 for MBA, and 3rd by Outlook under the MBA (Government) category. Internationally, the IIMCal is ranked 50 by the QS World University Rankings 2024 - Masters In Management,  and 61-70 by the QS World University Rankings 2024 - Masters In Business Analytics.

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Placements: About 99% of students got placed from my course. The lowest package is approximately 9 LPA-10 LPA. The average package is 30 LPA and the highest package is 80 LPA. The top recruiting companies are Capgemini, Wipro, and Infosys. Most students got internships in several companies.
Infrastructure: The college facilities like Wi-Fi in classrooms, huge central library, and all sports facilities for both indoor and outdoor are available on the campus and it is satisfactory. Hostel and mess are of average quality and acceptable. Overall, the infrastructure is very good, and it is value for money. Satisfied by the looks of this campus.
Faculty: Here in IIM Calcutta faculty members are the best since most of them are in college for many years and highly experienced in their fields. Their knowledge is high regarding the current situations of the market and industries. Some of them have good contacts with industries. The course curriculum is well accurately designed by board members which is good. Hence, we have no difficulty regarding the curriculum, so overall good.
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Placements: Extraordinary packages are offered to students in the placement drives. For placement training, they collect very minimal charges exclusively for Excellence training. Top companies like IBM, BFSI, Deloitte, and JP Morgan are known for placement success in our college.
Infrastructure: There are very minimal chances of getting exposure to various industries due to the strict management. I am wondering about the hostel arrangements required for student accommodation. Fees are collected separately for everything to avoid chaos among students.
Faculty: Teachers make us understand the importance of time. A hectic schedule is planned for examinations, placements, and other activities. The history of all students is properly stored in the system by the class in charge. Each and every exam score is important for deciding internal scores.
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Stable results in placement and academic performance.
Placements: I got placed in the company Goldman Sachs. Nearly 40+ student competitors fought with me to grab this opportunity, while 15+ students cleared the first round and 5+ students cleared the second round. In the final interview, I was one of the persons selected for the reputed company with a package of 6.46 LPA.
Infrastructure: The layout of the college was so amazing, and they are offering several courses at very low fees. Cameras are fixed at every main location of the campus, so unnecessary student behavior and movements in the campus area are not highly encouraged at any time.
Faculty: For pricing academic standards, the top 3 performers in academics are rewarded with scholarships that cover their tuition fees. This really helps students from economically weaker backgrounds and motivates us to study better than before.
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Placements: IIM Calcutta has a highly developed placements cell. Students in the college were getting multiple placements opportunities in the MBA course. average package offered at the college was between 6 and 12 LPA. The top recruiters at this college were IBM, Goldman Sachs, Flipkart, on Deloitte, KPMG, Accenture, etc.
Infrastructure: IIM Calcutta has a very good infrastructure available for the MBA course. The college campus had all the facilities for the interactive and better learning of the students. Wi-Fi, labs, library, canteen, sports, hostel, medical, etc. facilities were available for the students at this college.
Faculty: IIM Calcutta has both permanent and guest faculty. The faculty of this college was helpful, qualified and knowledgeable about our course. The course curriculum of the college was relevant and it makes the students industry-ready. Semester exams at the college were not hard to pass.
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Placements: Placements are fine. 90% of students were placed. Median annual salary offered was somewhere around 16-17 LPA. For this programme, placement is a bit challenging but we saw great placement score in 2018-19 batch. IT and consulting were some of the areas where roles were offered. It's mandatory to do an internship with this programme. Internship interviews will also be conducted by the institute. Internship stipend ranges from 25K to 50K.
Infrastructure: The college has a great library and facilities. Students also enjoy paid subscription of some magazines. Sports facilities here are average. It is an old b-school and space allotted for games and sports is less. College has its own sports club and many talented students also. There are various clubs in this college. Hostels are decent, although the infrastructure is pretty old, but you still get AC facility. Other facilities in the hostel are also fine.
Faculty: Senior faculty members are very nice. Although some are very strict, but that is not much of an issue most of the time. You will learn a lot from all of them. They put a lot of effort in teaching. They are well experienced and give a lot of assignments to study upon. Course is very hectic. 2 years of studies is squeezed into some 4 months of studies.
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Placements: Internships are a very vital ingredients of IIM-C life. These internships are to be taken in the passage between first year-end and second-year start. The B-school records 100% summer internship placement with reasonable pay. Summer placements happen in October and final placements happen in March. The average compensation is around Rs 28 LPA. All students are placed in firms like Goldman Sachs, Lehman Brothers, ITC, HUL, Microsoft, Infosys, ICICI, Wipro, Satyam, Cognizant, Bank of America, Indus Valley Partners, Marico, Dabur, British Gas, Temasek Holding, and many more.
Infrastructure: Faculty members put their best foot forward to ensure a great classroom learning experience for all. The institute provides accommodation facilities. Hostel fees are not included in the total fees of Rs 21,00,000. There are commonly changing rooms and games rooms where students can chill and gossip. With co-ed hostels also in place, it is more fun chilling and cracking jokes. The surroundings are amazing, and we used to celebrate even the festivals in the hostel.
Faculty: Faculty members at IIM Calcutta are top-notch. They also have very huge research works, papers, and experiences that are world-class. Most of them have graduated from the esteemed business schools of India. The finance, operations, and organizational behavior professors are best in India. All the courses in the first 2 semesters are related to the basic understanding of the business ecosystem. Basics of marketing, finance, organizational behavior, and political history of India are covered initially. Later in the second year, we can choose our own subjects and major in any division. IIMC has a faculty to student ratio of around 1:7 which is slightly lower as compared to its counterparts but nonetheless.
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Q:   How is the campus life at IIM Calcutta compared to other universities in India?
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IIM Kolkata campus includes exceptional teaching infrastructure and academic buildings designed and updated to facilitate learning. These administrative buildings include classrooms of different sizes and seating capacities, conference rooms, group-study areas, and others. The college has hostels and provides various other facilities for students. There are student run societies and clubs available in the IIM Calcutta. Students can take part in extracurricular activities arranged by these clubs. 

Q:   Is IIM Calcutta better than other IIMs?
A: 

IIM Calcutta NIRF 2023 rank has shown a decreasing trend when compared to the last year's ranking. Candidates can check the top IIMs NIRF ranking 2023 comparative analysis in the table mentioned below:

College Name

Management (2022)

Management (2023)

IIM Calcutta

3

4

IIM Bangalore

2

2

IIM Ahmedabad

1

1

IIM Indore

7

8

IIM Lucknow

6

6

Q:   Is it good to do a PGPEX from IIM Calcutta? Does it provide better campus selection?
A: 

Pursuing a PGPEX course form IIM Calcutta is worth it if considering the placement opportunities. IIM Calcutta has released the placement report for its PGPEX batch 2024. According to the report, a total of 67 students participated in the placement process and secured 68 job offers from the participating recruiters. The the highest and average packages offered during IIM Calcutta placements for its PGPEX Class of 2024 stood at INR 52 LPA and INR 32.68 LPA, respectively. The key highlights of the IIM Calcutta placements for its PGPEX Class of 2023 and 2024 are presented below:

ParticularsStatistics (2023)Statistics (2024)
the highest SalaryINR 78.17 LPAINR 52 LPA
Average SalaryINR 30.99 LPAINR 32.68 LPA
Median SalaryINR 30.12 LPAINR 32.27 LPA
Students Registered7167
Offers Made7968
Q:   Which is better: IIM Calcutta or IIM Ahmedabad?
A: 

As per the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024, both IIM Calcutta and IIM Ahmedabad ranked among the top 5 IIMs for their MBA course. However, IIM Ahmedabad tops the list, while IIM Calcutta ranked at fifth spot. Talking about IIM Calcutta placements 2024, it has recorded 100% placements for its flagship PGP (MBA) programme. 

The highest package offered during IIM Calcutta MBA placements 2024 stood at INR 1.2 crore per annum. Talking about IIM Ahmedabad placements in 2023, the average domestic package stood at INR 34.36 LPA. The highest package stood at INR 115 LPA. So, considering the rankings, IIM Ahmedabad shall be a better option in comparison to IIM Calcutta, but placements are good at IIM Kolkata.

IIM Calcutta Scholarships 2025

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Q:   How can I apply for scholarships at IIM Calcutta?
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To apply for a scholarship, students must submit an application form along with supporting documents such as the CAT scorecard, academic transcripts, and income tax returns. The institute will then process the application and award the scholarships to the deserving students. The scholarship amount varies from scholarship to scholarship. Some scholarships cover the entire tuition fee, while others cover a portion of the tuition fee. The scholarship amount is also dependent on the financial need of the student. The scholarships offered by IIM Calcutta are a great way to help students finance their MBA education.

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Q:   How is the infrastructure of IIM Calcutta?
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IIM Calcutta is spread across 135 acre of land. The college has hostels and provides various other facilities for students. The administrative buildings include classrooms of different sizes and seating capacities, conference rooms, group-study areas, and others. IIM Kolkata campus includes exceptional teaching infrastructure and academic buildings designed and updated to facilitate learning.

Q:   Does IIM Calcutta offer loan facility for the admission of its students?
A: 
Yes, IIM Calcutta offers loan facility to its students. The institute has tie-ups with a number of banks and financial institutions that offer education loans to students. The loan amount is usually based on the student's academic performance, work experience, and family income. The interest rate on the loan is also usually lower than the market rate. To avail of the loan facility, students need to submit an application form along with supporting documents such as the CAT scorecard, academic transcripts, and income tax returns. The institute will then process the application and approve the loan if the student meets the eligibility criteria.
Q:   Does IIM Calcutta offer hostel facility?
A: 
Yes, IIM Calcutta offers hostel facilities to its students. The institute has three hostels for boys and one hostel for girls. The hostels are located on the campus of IIM Calcutta. The hostels are well-furnished and have all the basic amenities, such as beds, desks, chairs, cupboards, fans, and attached bathrooms. The hostels also have common rooms, reading rooms, and sports facilities. The hostels are managed by the institutes hostel wardens. The wardens are responsible for the safety and security of the students. They also organize various activities and events for the students. The hostel fee is included in the tuition fee at IIM Calcutta. The hostel fee is used to cover the costs of maintenance, electricity, and water. Students who are interested in staying in the hostel must apply for hostel accommodation. The application form for hostel accommodation is available on the institutes website. The application deadline is usually in June. The hostel accommodation is allotted on a first-come, first-served basis. Students who are allotted hostel accommodations will be required to pay the hostel fee in advance.
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IIM Calcutta FAQs

Q:   What is the fee for IIM Calcutta certificate courses?
A: 

The total course fee includes various components such as tuition fee, security deposit, additional taxes, etc. IIM Calcutta certificate courses fee (of duration six months to one year) range from INR 2.6 lakh to INR 13.1 lakh. It must be noted that this fee is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Q:   What are the packages offered to the Executive MBA students at IIM Calcutta?
A: 

The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta packages offered to the PGPEX batch 2024 are presented below:

ParticularsStatistics (2024)
the highest SalaryINR 52 LPA
Average SalaryINR 32.68 LPA
Median SalaryINR 32.27 LPA
Q:   Where do IIM Calcutta alumni work?
A: 

According to data gathered from unofficial sources, Business Development domain has placed the most number of IIM Calcutta students. The domain-wise IIM Calcutta alumni placement statistics are presented below:

Note: The “Others” category includes the domains of IT, Engineering, Consulting, Marketing, Product Management, HR, Education, Research, Customer Success and Support, Media and Communication and Entrepreneurship.

The above-mentioned alumni data is gathered from unofficial sources and hence may vary.

Q:   What is the average package offered at IIM Calcutta?
A: 

The IIM Calcutta average package offered to the MBA students during the 2025 placement drive stood at INR 34.23 LPA. The following table showcases the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta packages offered to the MBA students during the 2025 placement drive:

Particulars

MBA Placement Statistics (2025)

Overall average package

INR 34.23 LPA

Top 5% average package

INR 73.09 LPA

Top 15% average package

INR 53.46 LPA

Top 25% average package

INR 48.13 LPA

Top 50% average package

INR 42.79 LPA

The overall IIM Calcutta average package trends witnessed during IIM Calcutta placements over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars

MBA Placement Statistics (2023)

MBA Placement Statistics (2024)

MBA Placement Statistics (2025)

Overall average package

INR 35.07 LPA

INR 32.62 LPA

INR 34.23 LPA

Q:   What is the median package offered at IIM Calcutta?
A: 

The median package offered to the MBA students during the recent IIM Calcutta placements 2025 stood at INR 34 LPA. The following table showcases the median package offered to MBA students between 2024 and 2025:

Particulars

MBA Placement Statistics (2024)

MBA Placement Statistics (2025)

Median package

INR 30 LPA

INR 34 LPA

Q:   How are the MBA summer placements at IIM Calcutta?
A: 

The key highlights of IIM Calcutta summer placements for the MBA Class of 2026 are presented in the table below:

Particulars

MBA Placement Statistics (61st Batch)

Batch size

475

the highest package

INR 6.75 LPM (International)

INR 3.67 LPM (Domestic)

Average package

INR 1.89 LPM

Median package

INR 2 LPM

Offers made

564

Companies visited

175

Placement rate

100%

Top sector

Consulting (36.5% offers)

Q:   How many companies visit IIM Calcutta during the recent placements?
A: 

A total of 196 companies participated duirng IIM Calcutta placements for the MBA Class of 2025. The total no. of recruiters participated during IIM Calcutta placements over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Placement Statistics (2025)

Companies visited

190

194

196

Q:   What are the placement stats for IIM Calcutta this year?
A: 

IIM Calcutta concludes the placements for its 60th MBA batch with a 100% placement rate. The highest international package offered during IIM Calcutta placements 2025 stood at INR 1.45 crore per annum. The key highlights of IIM Calcutta placements for the MBA Class of 2024 and 2025 are presented in the table below:

Particulars

MBA Placement Statistics (2024)

MBA Placement Statistics (2025)

Batch size

465

456

Highest package

INR 1.2 crore per annum

INR 1.45 crore per annum (International)

INR 91.45 LPA (Domestic)

Average package

INR 32.62 LPA

INR 34.23 LPA

Median package

INR 30 LPA

INR 34 LPA

Offers made

529

538

Companies visited

190

196

Placement rate

100%

100%

Top sector

Consulting (31.57% offers)

Consulting (37.3% offers)

Q:   Does IIM Calcutta offer 100% placements to MBA students?
A: 

Yes, IIM Calcutta concluded the placements for its 60th batch of the flagship MBA programme, with 100% placements despite the tough market conditions.The key highlights of IIM Calcutta placements for the MBA Class of 2024 and 2025 are presented in the table below:

Particulars

MBA Placement Statistics (2024)

MBA Placement Statistics (2025)

Batch size

465

456

Highest package

INR 1.2 crore per annum

INR 1.45 crore per annum (International)

INR 91.45 LPA (Domestic)

Average package

INR 32.62 LPA

INR 34.23 LPA

Median package

INR 30 LPA

INR 34 LPA

Offers made

529

538

Companies visited

190

196

Placement rate

100%

100%

Top sector

Consulting (31.57% offers)

Consulting (37.3% offers)

Q:   Who are the top recruiters of IIM Calcutta?
A: 

The list of top recruiters who participated during the recent IIM Calcutta placements 2025 is presented below:

IIM Calcutta Top Recruiters

BCG

Goldman Sachs

Microsoft

Amazon

TCS

EY

Accenture

IBM

Capgemini

Deloitte

Morgan Stanley

HCL

Q:   What is the rank of IIM Calcutta in world?
A: 

At the international level, IIM Calcutta has ranked 76 under the ‘Global MBA’ category by the Financial Times Ranking 2023. On the other hand, the institute is ranked between 501-530 in the QS WUR Ranking 2023 by Subject. 

Q:   How many offers were made during the recent IIM Calcutta MBA placements?
A: 

As per the latest report, the participating recruiters provided a total of 538 job offers to the MBA batch 2025 at IIM Calcutta. Further, the trends witnessed during IIM Calcutta placements over the past three years with respect to the number of offers made are presented below:

Particulars

MBA Placement Statistics (2023)

MBA Placement Statistics (2024)

MBA Placement Statistics (2025)

Batch size

465

465

456

Offers made

573

529

538

Q:   Does IIM Calcutta offer any online programmes?
A: 

Yes, IIM Calcutta offers several long-term online programmes at the Diploma and certificate level across the streams of Strategy & Entrepreneurship, Leadership & General Management and Analytics & Data Science, among others. These courses are carefully designed as per the requirements and needs of the working executives. To take admission, candidate might have to fulfil the required eligibility conditions.

Q:   Is there any entrance test for admission to IIM Calcutta certificate courses?
A: 

As per an unofficial source, admission to the certificate programmes is subject to fulfilment of the eligibility criteria. Aspirants can reach out to the IIM Calcutta admission office to get information related to the admission procedure. Moreover, some certificate courses are available in online mode, hence, details about those courses are available on the platform through which it is offered.

Q:   Can I get admission in MBA at IIM Calcutta if my rank is between 90 and 95?
A: 

To get admission in MBA at IIM Calcutta, candidates must qualify the CAT exam and attain the required percentile. The IIM Calcutta CAT Cutoff 2023 (Overall) for the General AI Category candidates was 99. Therefore, it was not possible for candidate having cutoff percentile of 90-95 to get MBA at IIM Calcutta. 

Among the OBC AI category candidates also, the Cutoff percentile to get MBA at IIM Calcutta was 99. Thus, there is a very rare of change of getting admission at IIM Calcutta at this score. 

Q:   Does IIM Calcutta offer scholarships?
A: 
Yes, IIM Calcutta offers scholarships to students who demonstrate academic excellence and financial need. The scholarships are funded by the institute, corporate sponsors, and alumni. There are a number of different scholarships available, each with its own eligibility criteria. Some of the scholarships offered by IIM Calcutta include: B. P. Poddar Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to students from economically backward sections of society. India Carbon Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated excellence in academics and extracurricular activities. TIL Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated excellence in the field of technology. Aditya Kashyap Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated excellence in the field of management.
Q:   How many total seats are there in IIM Calcutta for MBA courses?
A: 

There are 65 seats for Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA) course of IIM Kolkata. There could be more number of seats for MBA programme as it is institute's flagship course. The institute follows seat reservation policy of the Government of India. In addition, it must be noted that the seat count mentioned here is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. However, it is subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Q:   What are the minimum eligibility criteria for admission at IIM Calcutta?
A: 

The course-wise minimum eligibility criteria for admission at IIM Calcutta is mentioned in the following table:

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Eligibility Criteria

MBA/PGDM

Bachelor's degree with a minimum aggregate of 50%

Executive MBA/PGDM

Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in any stream

PhD

Master's degree with a minimum 50% aggregate

Certificate

Graduation with at least 50% aggregate

Q:   In which sectors the highest number of students placed during IIM Calcutta placements 2024?
A: 

As per the latest report, the highest number of students were placed in the Consulting sector during IIM Calcutta placements 2024. The sector-wise offers distribution during IIM Calcutta placements for the MBA Class of 2025 is presented below:

Sector

MBA Offers Distribution (2025)

Consulting

37.2%

Finance

21.2%

General Management

20.1%

IT & Product Management Management

14.5%

Sales & Marketing

6.9%

Q:   What is the minimum requirement for Executive MBA admission at IIM Calcutta?
A: 

It is crucial that each aspirant meet the course-specific eligibility requirements. For IIM Calcutta MBA Ex course admission, candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree (3-year duration at least) in any discipline from a recognised university. Additionally, the candidate should have at least five years of experience in full-time post-qualification managerial/professional experience. Proficiency in English is also required for admission.

The below-table states the minimum eligibility requirement for both PGPEX-VLM course: 

Course

Eligibility Criteria

PGPEX-VLM

First-class graduate Engineers with First Division/ First Class marks from the Secondary examination along with a minimum of four and a half to a maximum of 10 years of work experience in Manufacturing/ Engineering or related sector

 

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