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  • Graduation score50%
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    Q:   Who are the top recruiters of IIM Calcutta?
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    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:   How many companies visit IIM Calcutta during the recent placements?
    A: 

    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:

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    Placement Statistics (2024)

    Placement Statistics (2025)

    Placement Statistics (2026)

    Companies visited

    194

    196

    202

    Q:   How hard is to get into IIM Calcutta?
    A: 

    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. 

     

    Q:   What is so special about IIM Calcutta?
    A: 

    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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    Admission dates 2026

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    1 Nov '24 - 30 Jan '25
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    IIM Calcutta DPM Admission 2025: How to Apply?

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

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    Q:   Who can write recommendations for a candidate applying for IIM Calcutta PhD course?
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    It is mandatory to submit a letter of recommendation. For students, the recommendations are usually accepted by faculty members from the last attended institute. In addition, for working professionals, a superior of candidate can write a recommendation letter. It could be someone, who can elaborate on the candidate's research capabilities. The recommendation letter must be submitted on time along with the application for selection.  

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    Q:   Is IIM Calcutta MBA admission open?
    A: 

    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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    Q:   Does IIM Calcutta take direct admission in Executive MBA?
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    No, IIM Calcutta does not accept direct admission from any candidate for its Executive MBA course. Candidates are required to appear in GMAT before they are selected for EMBA course.

    After that, candidates are further evaluated through a GD and PI round before final admission is granted.

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    Q:   What is the stipend for IIM Calcutta PhD courses?
    A: 

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

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    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:   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 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:   What is IIM Calcutta famous for?
    A: 

    Indian Institute of Management Calcutta is famous for its MBA programme. The institute offers MBA programmes from 60+ years with renowned faculty members. The institute 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. 

    Q:   Is IIM Calcutta good in terms of placements?
    A: 

    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?
    A: 

    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:

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    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:   What are the courses that IIM Calcutta offers?
    A: 

    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. 

    Q:   Does IIM Calcutta accept CAT score for MBAEx admission?
    A: 

    IIM Calcutta has only mentioned accepting GMAT score for admission into EMBA courses.

    However, CAT is commonly accepted by other similar institutes for both MBA and MBAEx courses. Thus, candidates are advised to ask admission desk for confirmation on this question.

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

    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.

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

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

    CriteriaWeights
    PGDBA Admission Test Score45
    PI40
    Point in class 1208
    Work experience07
    Q:   Has IIM, Calcutta collaborated with any College or University?
    A: 

    IIM Calcutta has collaborated with various companies and organisations. IIM Calcutta has signed MoU with various companies and colleges. The below-mentioned are the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta collaborations:

    IIM Calcutta Collaborations
    Aalto University School of BusinessBocconi UniversityESADE Business School
    Aarhus School of Business--
    Q:   Which sector offers the highest package at IIM Calcutta?
    A: 

    The sector-wise highest, average and median package offered during IIM Calcutta placements 2026 is presented below:

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

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

    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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    Answered 2 weeks ago

    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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    Saurabh Khanduri

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    Answered 2 weeks ago

    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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    Saurabh Khanduri

    Contributor-Level 10

    Answered 2 weeks ago

    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

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    Saurabh Khanduri

    Contributor-Level 10

    Answered 2 weeks ago

    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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    Saurabh Khanduri

    Contributor-Level 10

    Answered 2 weeks ago

    Candidates will be asked to provide following documents:

    • Class 10th and Class 12th passing certificate and marksheet
    • UG level passing degree
    • Work experience certificate
    • GMAT scorecard
    • Statement of Purpose

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    Saurabh Khanduri

    Contributor-Level 10

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