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IIM Calcutta MBA Courses & Fees 2026: Eligibility, Placements, Cutoffs, Rankings, How to Apply?

Q: What is the salary after MBA in IIM Calcutta?

IIM Calcutta placement 2026 was concluded with a 100% placement record. The highest package offered in the placement drive stood at INR 145 LPA. Thus, students after MBA from IIM Calcutta can accept a good placement drive. However, the placement offered changes every year based on the merit of the participants and upon the participating companies.

Q: When will CAT take place for admission to IIM Calcutta?

For admission to MBA (or PGP) at IIM Calcutta, the CAT test 2025 was conducted on November 30, 2025. Aspirants of IIM Calcutta are required to appear for the exam in Computer Based Testing mode at the allotted test centres. CAT exam 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 .

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Absolutely satisfied with college.

Placements: Almost all students were placed in our course. Placement was extremely good. Highest salary package offered in our course was in crores. Average salary package was around 20 LPA. Top recruiting companies were JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, D.E. Shaw, etc. Almost all students successfully secured internship offers.

Infrastructure: Facilities and infrastructure available for our course were extremely good. It provided world-class facilities. Library was available with a quality of reference books. The facilities in the hostel were also really good, like 5 5-star hotel. A large sports court was also present.

Faculty: Teachers were helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. Teaching quality of our faculty members was really great. Many of them were alumni of foreign universities like Stanford and Harvard. Course curriculum was relevant. Semester examination was quite tough.

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My review about this college.

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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4.0

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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IIM Calcutta MBA/PGDM
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The CAT 2026 registration window is expected to open in Aug 2026, for the MBA course.

IIM Calcutta MBA Highlights 2026

IIM Calcutta MBA course is a postgraduate management course with a duration of two years. However, MBA at IIM Calcutta is also offered for working professionals for a duration of one year. Both MBA courses are offered in full-time mode only.

More details of MBA courses are as follows:

Candidates are offered a PGDBA course by IIM Calcutta in collaboration with IIT Kharagpur for a duration of two years.
IIM Calcutta also offers a full-time PGPEX-VLM course in to first class engineering students from IIT Kanpur. PGPEX-VLM course has a duration of one year.
MBA courses are offered to both residential as well as overseas students.

Criteria for IIM Calcutta MBA admission is as follows:

Eligibility criteria: Clear any UG level course from a recognised institute with a minimum aggregate of 50% (45% for SC, ST and PWD).
Selection criteria: CAT + Personal Interview + Writing Ability Test

Check out more key highlights of IIM Calcutta MBA course tabulated below:

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 25L - 27L

Median Package₹ 35L

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted Exam

CAT

Graduation score50%

Official MBA/PGDM Ranking

NIRF '25#7

Business Today '24#1

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

Consulting sector also emerged as the top recruiting that made 382% of the total offers during IIM Calcutta placements 2026. The sector-wise offers distribution during IIM Calcutta MBA placements 2026 is presented below:

Sector	Offers Percentage (2026)
Consulting	38%
General Management	21%
Finance	18.6%
IT & Product Management Management	13.3%
Sales & Marketing	9%

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

A total of 202 companies participated duirng IIM Calcutta placements for the MBA Class of 2026. The total no. of recruiters participated during IIM Calcutta placements over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)	Placement Statistics (2025)	Placement Statistics (2026)
Companies visited	194	196	202

Q: How is the infrastructure of IIM Calcutta?

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: Can I get into MBA at IIM Calcutta without CAT?

No, IIM Calcutta cannot get into MBA courses without appearing CAT first. CAT is a mandatory entrance exam and it is conducted every year for admissions into all MBA courses offered by this institute.

However, candidates who are applying for MBAEx course will be required to appear in GMAT for admissions.

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Q: What is so special about IIM Calcutta?

Indian Institute of Management Calcutta is one of the oldest IIMs in India. It offers quality education under the guidance of experts with years of experience. The institute has notable alumni who have excelled in the fields of Entertainment, academics, Business and Management in top comapnies. The institute is collbaorated with eminnet organisations. The campus is spread across 135 acres of area with modern infrastrcture.

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IIM Calcutta MBA Fees 2026

IIM Calcutta MBA fees is revealed only to candidates who are selected for admission into this course. IIM Calcutta MBA fees structure is primarily comprised of tuition fees and cost of course material, books, accommodation, economy airfare and some incidental expenses of the immersion programme.

This fees might be charged in four unequal installments throughout course duration. Candidates can avail several scholarships for financial assistance with IIM Calcutta fees. However, student loans will be only option for candidates who are unable to secure any scholarships.

Check out latest details of MBA fees at IIM Calcutta tabulated below:

Fee components	Amount (for 2 years)
Tuition	₹ 25 L - 27 L
One-time Payment	₹ 20 K
Total fee	₹ 25.2 L - 27.2 L

These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.

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Q: What is the fee for MBA at IIM Calcutta?

IIM Calcutta MBA fees has not been revealed for academic year 2026. However, MBAex course fees has been revealed at INR 33.50 lakh. This fees is charged in four installments where only two installments at the end are equal.

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IIM Calcutta MBA Admission Dates 2026

IIM Calcutta MBA admission dates are directly aligned with CAT dates. Candidates can begin registering for CAT in August of previous year until second week of September. Entrance exam is conducted at the end of November with results being declared in January.

IIM Calcutta MBA deadline should be considered as aforementioned CAT registration deadline. Check out all important dates related to MBA admissions at IIM Calcutta tabulated below:

Dates	Upcoming Events
Aug '26	CAT 2026 application processTentative
Nov '26	CAT 2026 admit card download Tentative
Dec '26	CAT 2026 result announcementTentative

Dates	Past Events
17 Jul '25	MBA/PGDM Course Commencement
4 Jul '25	MBA/PGDM Closure of the Admission Process

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

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

Popular Courses	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: How can I get admission in IIM, Calcutta to pursue MBA?

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:

CAT registration
Shortlisting candidates based on CAT score and invitation emails
Shortlisted candidates replying for admission
Selection rounds - WAT + PI
Final admission list
Fee payment for admission confirmation

Q: Can I get direct admission at IIM Calcutta?

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. 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 admission.

Q: What are the courses that IIM Calcutta offers?

Indian Institute of Management Calcutta offers a two-year PGP (also referred to as MBA) as its flagship programme. Apart from this, the institute offers MBAEx, PGPEx-VLM, PGDBA and DPM programmes at the PG and doctoral levels. In addition to this, the institute also offers several long-duration online certificate programmes on a situational basis. Admission to most of the courses is mainly entrance-based.

IIM Calcutta MBA Admission Process 2026

Candidates need to register and appear in CAT before they can complete IIM Calcutta MBA application process. Evaluation of applying candidates during IIM Calcutta MBA course admission will include personal interview and a writing ability test. After this evaluation, a final score is given to every candidates based on which, final admission is granted.

Check out MBA admission process of IIM Calcutta described below:

STEP 1: IIM Calcutta MBA Application Process

First step for candidates is to register and appear in accepted entrance exam which is CAT. Registration for CAT can be done following below mentioned steps:

Go to CAT's official portal.
Click on Register tab and generate login credentials.
Login on this portal and complete registration form.
Pay CAT registration fees of INR 2,600 (INR 1,300 for SC, ST and PWD candidates).

STEP 2: Selection Rounds

After CAT exam is over, IIM Calcutta will begin shortlisting of candidates based on its result. These candidates will be called for a personal interview round followedby a written ability test. Once these evaluations are concluded, every candidate is given a final score based on following factors:

Parameters	Weightage
CAT Result	30
Personal Interview (PI)	48
Writing Ability Test (WAT)	08
Points awarded for Academic Diversity at Bachelor’s and Master’s level	06
Work Experience (as per the formula provided in the section on Work Experience)	08

If a candidate is able to secure an appropriate score, they are offered an admission letter confirming their selection into MBA course.

STEP 3: Confirmation of Admission

On this admission letter, candidates will find MBA admission fees which they must pay for confirmation of IIM Calcutta admission. There will also be a deadline mentioned in this letter for payment of this fees.

Commonly asked questions
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Q: Who is eligible for MBA course admission at IIM Calcutta?

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.

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Q: How hard is to get into IIM Calcutta?

Getting into IIM Calcutta is extremy difficult. The institute accepts admisison based on entrance exams like CAT and GMAT. Students must qualify the entrance exams to get admission and it followed by the personal interview.

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Q: What documents do I need to submit at application stage of IIM Calcutta MBA admission?

IIM Calcutta MBA admissions require candidates submit copies of these documents:

Class 10th and Class 12th marksheet and passing certificate
UG level passing degree
CAT scorecard
Work experience certificate

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Q: How are candidates selected for PGDBA course of IIM Calcutta?

Candidates are selected based on following factors during PGDBA admissions of IIM Calcutta:

Criteria	Weights
PGDBA Admission Test Score	45
PI	40
Point in class 12	08
Work experience	07

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IIM Calcutta MBA Cutoff

IIM Calcutta MBA cutoffs include a CAT cutoff as well as final admission cutoff. CAT cutoff for IIM Calcutta MBA closing ranks determine which candidates are called for PI and WAT round. Final admission cutoff is based on many factors including academics, work experience, gender and education diversity, CAT score as well as PI + WAT score.

General category candidates are required to score atleast 85% to be selected for further evaluation. Final IIM Calcutta cutoffs for MBA course from previous year can be found tabulated below:

MBA/PGDM CAT Cut Off 2025: Year-Wise percentile

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Q: Is a score of 85% in CAT enough to secure MBA admission at IIM Calcutta?

It is not possible to determine a candidate's admission in IIM Calcutta MBA course through CAT score alone. In Stage 1, a score 85% in CAT will be enough for a general category candidate to be selected for PI+WAT admission stage.

Final admission cutoffs are based on many factors other than CAT score.

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IIM Calcutta MBA Curriculum

IIM Calcutta MBA curriculum includes the subjects (core and electives) to be covered in each semester. IIM Calcutta MBA syllabus contains subjects from fields of economics, finance & accounting, management control, marketing, human resource management, etc. During the final year of the programme, candidates have to go through a summer internship.

CAT syllabus preparations should begin as soon as candidates are able to fulfill IIM Calcutta MBA eligibility criteria. Candidates can further check the MBA/PGDM course curriculum of the desired course by clicking on the PDF icon:

Specialization	Curriculum
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Commonly asked questions
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Q: Does IIM Calcutta offer MBA or PGDM?

Yes, IIM Calcutta offers a two-year residential MBA course in a full-time mode. The selection criteria for this course involve CAT registration, shortlisting based on CAT score, personal interview, writing ability test, points awarded for academic diversity at bachelor's or master's level, and work experience. Moreover, the institute also offers a two-year postgraduate Diploma in business analytics (PGDBA) course. It is a residential course. Candidates seeking admission to this course have to appear for the PGDBA entrance test.

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IIM Calcutta MBA Seats 2026

IIM Calcutta MBA seats might change between years. Candidates are alloted MBA seats through a final score which is derived based on many factors including work experience, academic qualififcation and selection round performance.

IIM Calcutta MBA seat reservation are based on policies of Government of India. There is a reservation of 5% for persons with benchmark disabilities. Candidates can find latest details on MBA intake of IIM Calcutta tabulated below:

Total Seats Available

Courses	Seats
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA)	65

Commonly asked questions
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Q: How many total seats are there in IIM Calcutta for MBA courses?

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.

IIM Calcutta MBA Placements 2026

IIM Calcutta MBA placements for batch 2024-2026 have been revealed at this point. This recently released placement report shows IIM Calcutta MBA highest package at INR 1.45 CPA for domestic and INR 1.10 CPA for international offers.

Students secured an IIM Calcutta MBA average package of INR 36 LPA and a median package of INR 35 LPA. Biggest achievement during IIM Calcutta placements was a 100% placement rate where students in various industries. Check out below table for more details:

Industry	Percentage of Students Placed
Consulting	38%
General Management	21%
Finance	18.6%
IT & Product Management	13.3%
Sales & Marketing	9%

Tabulated below are past year's placement data for IIM Calcutta:

IIM Calcutta PG - 2 years NIRF Placements Data: Management Accordion Icon V3

PG 2 years	2022-23	2023-24	2024-25
Median salary	33.67 LPA	30 LPA	35 LPA
% Students Placed	96%	98%	95%
Students placed	521	528	516
% Passing Students	96%	98%	96%
Students admitted	540	540	542
Students opted for higher studies	-	-	5
Students graduated	521	528	521

Source : NIRF Report 2026

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Q: Who are the top recruiters of IIM Calcutta MBA graduates?

IIM Calcutta as credited many companies as top recruiters of its MBA graduates. Below mentioned are some of this institute's, top recruiters:

Accenture
Aditya Birla Group
TCS
Reliance

IIM Calcutta MBA Ranking

Currently, IIM Calcutta MBA rankings are yet to be revealed by all ranking institutions. Many notable institutions including NIRF, Business Today, Outlook and QS World University Rankings provide their IIM Calcutta rankings for its MBA course every year.

Outlook and QS World University Rankings have already released their rankings for MBA at IIM Calcutta which candidates can find below along with all recent rankings:

Publisher	2024	2025	2026
NIRF	5	7	– / –
Business Today	1	– / –	– / –
Outlook	– / –	– / –	3
QS World University Rankings	– / –	65	64

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Kolkata in 2025->

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Q: What is the NIRF ranking of IIM Calcutta in Management category?

National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 rankings are out for different categories. In the Management category, IIM Calcutta has been ranked 7 in 2025. The institutes NIRF ranking has dropped in comparison to 2025, as the ranking has gone from #5 in 2024 to #7 in 2025. 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: Is IIM Calcutta a Tier 1 college?

Yes, IIM Calcutta is a Tier- 1 college and one of the popular Management institutes in India. IIM Calcutta has ben ranked 7th under the Management category by NIRF 2025 and 11th by the QS Full-time MBA Rankings - Asia for 2025. Internationally, the IIM Kolkata is ranked 50 by theQS World University Rankings 2025 - Masters In Management.

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IIM Calcutta MBA vs Other Similar Institutes

IIM Calcutta is among the best MBA institutes across India. As a result, best institutes for an IIM Calcutta MBA comparison would be other IIMs such as IIM Bangalore, IIM Ahmedabad and others. Candidates can compare these institute based on MBA fees, placements, rankings, infrastructure, faculty, student reviews and more factors.

If candidates want to pursue MBA within Kolkata, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Kolkata is worth checking out for a IIM Calcutta comparison. Tabulated below is a course comparison of MBA at IIM Calcutta:

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IIM Calcutta	₹ 31.05 LPA - 35 LPA	₹ 25 L - 27 L	#7 NIRF, 2025
IIM Ranchi Compare	₹ 17.64 LPA - 18.11 LPA	₹ 18.9 L	#18 NIRF, 2025
IIM Shillong Compare	₹ 25 LPA	₹ 25.28 L	#38 NIRF, 2025
XIMB Bhubaneswar Compare	₹ 18.37 LPA	₹ 23 L	-/-
IIM Udaipur Compare	₹ 20 LPA	₹ 18.21 L - 20 L	#21 NIRF, 2025
VGSOM IIT Kharagpur Compare	₹ 22.15 LPA	₹ 10 L - 25 L	-/-

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Q: Which is better: IIM Calcutta or IIM Ahmedabad?

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.

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We have big consulting firms like Bain, BCG, Mckinsey and AT Kearney visiting the campus and recruiting in large numbers.

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IIM Calcutta College review.

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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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2023

4.2

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

MBA from one of the top management college.

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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Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA) - Batch of 2023

5.0

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

Triple learning, Triple fun, Triple success.

Placements: Placement rate is 100% and 50% got PPO. The highest package was 40 LPA and average was 25 LPA. Top recruiters for internship and final placements are MasterCard, DE Shaw, EXL, PwC, ITC, Amazon. Etc. Top roles- Business consultant, Sr. manager-Analytics, Data scientist, Solution architect, etc.

Infrastructure: ISI cal- Wi-Fi enabled campus, great library, and labs, classrooms have all modern amenities, food is a bit costly but very good. One and only Museum, great ambiance on campus, very supportive staff, very less students so peaceful.

Faculty: The faculty here are gods, to be honest. Each and every one of them has the ability to solve any doubt from anything analytics. Very humble and knowledgeable (especially ISI). You'll get a whole semester (6 months) for graded-Internship (also paid). I think that's more than enough to make you industry ready, it makes you Start-UP-ready. Also, each and every one of your peers would be highly accomplished him/herself, so a lot to learn from peer-to-peer. The course gets updated regularly in line with the latest technology, theory, etc. In the Analytics domain (both Industry and Academics).

Other: This is one of the first courses in business analytics to be offered in our nation and quickly climbed up the rankings. With all three pioneers, I don't think there is any course better than this even presently. Our semesters were shortened and that made the course very intensive and rigorous. But again it was due to Covid and I don't see it getting repeated in the future. Lots of events and fests are organized here (right now on hold due to Covid). The campus crowd is as expected from Premium institutes, everyone is well accomplished. Scholarships are given to EWS folks.

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Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA) - Batch of 2022

4.4

5.0Placements4.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

Best course for Business Analytics in India.

Placements: The placement rate is 100%. The highest package is 42.5 LPA, the lowest is 20LPA and the average is 26LPA. Deshaw, Amazon, Ebay and Playgames, Mastercard are the top recruiting companies. Roles offered are Data Scientist, Data Engineer, Analyst, Business Analyst, Consultant and Analytics Consultant. 100% students got internships.

Infrastructure: It is a tri-institute course. Facilities at IIM and IIT are really good and average in ISI Kolkata. Hostels at IIM Calcutta are really good with ACs attached, have Wi-Fi, sports complex and similar is the scenario at IIT KGP except hostels which are okayish. ISI hostels are also very good but campus has small classrooms. Food is good at IIM Calcutta, okayish in IIT KGP and ISI Kolkata.

Faculty: IIM Calcutta is very professional in teaching matters and all the faculty members are well qualified and knowledgeable. ISI Kolkata treats every student like their child and is eager to repeat any topic that you do not understand properly. IIT KGP also has good teachers. Of course, sometimes you get a professor who does not meet your expectations.

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Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA) - Batch of 2020

4.6

5.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

Our college is a perfect place for management studies.

Placements: Our PGDBA program recorded 100% placements during the placement drive of 2018-2020. With BFSI emerging as the top domain in terms of offers. Around 60 offers were made to 56 students of our program. The highest salary package offered was more than 41 LPA, & the average salary package offered was above 26 LPA. The top recruiters of the drive were Amazon and Johnsons & Johnsons.

Infrastructure: All the basic facilities required for a student living in the management institutes are available. There's a well-equipped computer center, a finance lab, a huge library with a collection of online and offline collections of books, materials, journals, etc. The students-run committee at the institute organises various events and fests throughout the year. The best hostel facilities are provided to the students by our IIMC. All the rooms had all the basic necessities of the students. The mess food had a good range of food options from all over India and the taste of the food was a premium experience. Various sports & extracurricular activities were also there.

Faculty: The faculty team of the institute is one of its kind. They all are experts in their respective fields and share quality education among students. Usage of modern equipment is done which enhances the learning experience of students. The course is mainly focused on training students about business problems with a data-driven approach and it is divided into four semesters with the last 6 months for industry internship experience. The veteran faculty members of IIM Calcutta are highly qualified and experienced, and they guide students to be industry-ready and gain practical knowledge.

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IIM Calcutta MBA Scholarships 2026

IIM Calcutta MBA scholarships are there for students with good academic record. Students see the eligibility criteria before applying for an IIM Calcutta scholarship. Further, some scholarships present are as follows:

B. P. Poddar scholarship is given to students from backward sections of society.
India Carbon Scholarship is given to students who have shown excellence in academics and extracurricular activities.
TIL Scholarship is given to students who have shown excellence in the field of technology.
Aditya Kashyap Memorial scholarship is given to students who have shown excellence in the field of management.

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IIM Calcutta MBA FAQs

Q: What is the salary after MBA in IIM Calcutta?

IIM Calcutta placement 2026 was concluded with a 100% placement record. The highest package offered in the placement drive stood at INR 145 LPA. Thus, students after MBA from IIM Calcutta can accept a good placement drive. However, the placement offered changes every year based on the merit of the participants and upon the participating companies.

Q: Is IIM Calcutta good for MBA courses?

MBA is the flagship programme of IIM Calcutta. As one of the popular IIMs of India, IIM Calcutta is a preferred college for MBA aspirants. Talking about placements, the institute recorded 100% placements for its MBA batch 2025. The highest international and domestic packages offered during IIM Calcutta placements 2025 stood at INR 145 LPA and INR 91.45 LPA, respectively.

Q: What are the stipends offered during IIM Calcutta PGDBA summer placements?

The highest, average and median stipend offered during IIM Calcutta PGDBA summer placements for the 2019-21 batch are presented below:

Particulars	PGDBA Summer Placements Statistics (2019-21 Batch)
the highest monthly stipend	INR 2.00 lakh
Average monthly stipend	INR 1.38 lakh
Median monthly stipend	INR 1.25 lakh

Further, an improving trend was witnessed in the highest, average and median stipend offered over the past three years during IIM Calcutta PGDBA summer placements, which is presented below:

The stipend trends witnessed during IIM Calcutta PGDBA summer placements over the past three batches are presented below:

Particulars	PGDBA Summer Placements Statistics (2017-19 Batch)	PGDBA Summer Placements Statistics (2018-20 Batch)	PGDBA Summer Placements Statistics (2019-21 Batch)
the highest monthly stipend	INR 1.40 lakh	INR 1.72 lakh	INR 2.00 lakh
Average monthly stipend	INR 1.13 lakh	INR 1.33 lakh	INR 1.38 lakh
Median monthly stipend	INR 1.11 lakh	INR 1.25 lakh	INR 1.25 lakh

Q: When will CAT take place for admission to IIM Calcutta?

For admission to MBA (or PGP) at IIM Calcutta, the CAT test 2025 was conducted on November 30, 2025. Aspirants of IIM Calcutta are required to appear for the exam in Computer Based Testing mode at the allotted test centres. CAT exam 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: Is it mandatory to meet the sectional cutoff in CAT for admission to IIM Calcutta?

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?

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:

Category	Section - 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

Q: How can I prepare for admission at IIM Calcutta?

Admission to MBA at IIMs and several top Management colleges is through CAT. Candidates shall have a good preparation strategy to ace the exam to be eligible to apply at the Download MBA colleges in India. Some preparation tips for candidates preparing for CAT to seek admission at IIM Calcutta are as follows:

Check the CAT syllabus and exam pattern
Solve as many CAT Mock Tests as possible. Download FREE Mock Test papers & solutions!
Solve previous year's CAT question papers for thorough revision to reduce the scope of mistakes
Choose the right reference book

Read books, editorials, newspapers, and journals to improve your vocabulary and reading skills. Check below section-wise questions and answers:

Download4 href="https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/verbal-ability-reading-comprehension-varc-questions-with-answers-for-cat-blogId-121821">VARC questions with answers

DI & LR questions with answers

Download4 href="https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/data-interpretation-logical-reasoning-questions-for-cat-blogId-124153">DI3 Aptitude questions with answers

Download4 more about the CAT preparation strategy.

Q: What is the admission procedure for PGDBA IIMC?

Hi, you must have completed graduation/ post graduation or integrated master’s degree and secured minimum 60% marks or 6.5 out of 10 CGPA (55% for SC/ ST and Differently Abled category candidates or 6 out of 10 CGPA). Candidates appearing in final year can also apply on provisional basis. Shortlisted candidates will be called for written test based on marks obtained in graduation.

Q: Who are the top recruiters of IIM Calcutta?

The list of top recruiters who participated during the recent IIM Calcutta placements 2026 is presented below:

BCG	Goldman Sachs	Microsoft
Amazon	TCS	EY
Accenture	IBM	Capgemini
Deloitte	Morgan Stanley	HCL
ITC	PwC	HUL

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

The IIM Calcutta average package offered to MBA batch 2026 stood at INR 36 LPA. Check out the average package offered to top 5%, 15%, 25% and 50% of MBA batch 2026 from the table below:

Particulars	MBA Placement Statistics (2026)
Top 5% average package	INR 84.9 LPA
Top 15% average package	INR 59.8 LPA
Top 25% average package	INR 53.9 LPA
Top 50% average package	INR 47 LPA

Q: Is IIM Calcutta good in terms of placements?

IIM Calcutta has a great track record of MBA placements. Recently, IIM Calcutta concludes the placements for its 61sh MBA batch with a 100% placement rate. The highest international and domestic packages offered during IIM Calcutta placements 2026 stood at INR 145 LPA and INR 110 LPA. The average and median package offered was INR 36 LPA and INR 35 LPA.

Q: What is the highest package of IIM Calcutta?

The highest international and domestic packages offered during IIM Calcutta placements 2026 stood at INR 145 LPA and INR 110 LPA, respectively. The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta packages offered between 2025 and 2026 is presented below:

Particulars

MBA Placement Statistics (2025)

MBA Placement Statistics (2026)

Highest package

INR 1.45 crore per annum (International)

INR 91.45 LPA (Domestic)

INR 1.45 crore per annum (International)

INR 110 LPA (Domestic)

Average package

INR 34.23 LPA

INR 36 LPA

Median package

INR 34 LPA

INR 35 LPA

Q: How is the life of students at IIM Calcutta?

IIM Calcutta students has vibrant and structured life and worked on academics, with continuous peer driven learning with extracurricular activities with strong indutry exposure.

It has large lectures with frequent case-discussion with theoretical and practical knowledge.
The institute has well trained and expert faculty members with years of experience.
It has various clubs with wide range consulting, finance, marketing, analytics, entrepreneurship, cultural, sports, social impact.

Q: Is Executive MBA from IIM Calcutta worth it?

IIM Kolkata is one of the top five Management institutes in the country as per NIRF 2024 rankings. It has been placed at fourth spot. The institute provide placements support to Executive MBA course candidates. Many top recruiters from different sectors such as Information Technology, Manufacturing, Telecom, Banking, participate in its placement drive. As per past years’ records, some of the top recruiters that made offers during IIM Calcutta Executive MBA placements were EY GDS, Infosys, HSBC, Accenture, and BCG. Read more about the course here.

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How much of PGPEX-VLM course curriculum is covered by IIM Calcutta?

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IIM Calcutta is responsible for covering 60% of the total PGPEX-VLM course curriculum. Remaining 40% of this course is covered by both IIT Kanpur and Madras in equal percentages. Candidates will cover this course in eight terms in 1170 total classes.

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Is IIM Calcutta MBA admission open?

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No, IIM Calcutta MBA admission is not opened for academic year 2027 yet. Candidates should check CAT portal from August for any updates regarding 2027 registrations. Generally, CAT registrations are opened from first day of August

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What is the eligibility criteria of PGDBA course offered by IIM Calcutta?

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IIM Calcutta PGDBA course is open to any candidate who has cleared a UG or PG degree with at least 60% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ST/PwD candidates). In 2026, admissions into this course will be managed by Indian Statistical Institute instead of IIM Calcutta itself.

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What is the last date to apply for MBA at IIM Calcutta?

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IIM Calcutta MBA admission has not been opened yet for 2026. Generally, candidates can expect second week of September to be MBA deadline at IIM Calcutta. This is because its accepted entrance exam; CAT is usually scheduled to close registrations by then.

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What is the admission fees for IIM Calcutta Executive MBA course?

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IIM Calcutta Executive MBA admisson fees is INR 2 Lacs for academic year 2026. Candidates are required to pay this fees within the deadline mentioned in their admission letter.

This fees is part of overall MBAEx course fees at IIM Calcutta.

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