IIM Calcutta - Indian Institute of Management Joka Kolkata Answered Questions

Yes, you can apply for the Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication at IIMC if you meet the eligibility criteria. You should have a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university. IIMC conducts an entrance exam followed by an interview. It's important to check the official website for the latest admission details, as the exam pattern and dates may vary each year.

The placement ratio of IIMC PG Diploma is quite appreciable which ranges from 70-80 percent. As mentioned above the median salary package goes up to INR 4-6 Lacs per annum respectively. The major recruiting organizations are the media houses, public relation agencies, and business companies. Most of the recruits are hired by Malayala Manorama Company, Mathrubhumi and Asianet Companies. Upon graduating, between 20 to 25% of learners continue to post primary institutions or pursue business. The maximum salary output among the internships was between INR 8 to 10 Lacs per annum. The college also offers placements for internship with salary ranging from 5000-10000 Rupees per month.

The PG Diploma students were offered the highest package around INR 20 LPA at IIMC, Kottayam. Many top-ranked media organizations offer jobs in college with a strong placement record. The average salary package is generally between INR 3 to 4 LPA. Students who aspire to become part of the media and communication industry have relatively good prospects, as there is a good placement cell, and many companies partake in recruitment drives to hire graduates.

The previous years' cutoff marks to attain admission to PG Diploma in IIMC, Kottayam is generally in the range of 297-663 for the General category only. It should be noted that the above cutoff ranks may change with the programme of study and category. For example, the passing marks in terms of cutoff rank for admission to PG Diploma in Journalism was 566-651. The cutoff ranks by no means are fixed for each passing year, still the admission is systematic and also the other components including Counseling and Seat Allotment. The whole amount that a student is required to pay for the PG Diploma course in IIMC, Kottayam is roughly INR 95400. The course usually lasts for one year while the number of students intake lies between 60-70 students a course.

The PG Diploma at IIMC, Kottayam is relatively affordable. A. Journalism (English or Hindi): Approximately INR 95,500 B. The rest of the courses: INR 2,08,500. This makes it a relatively good option compared to most other schools. The overall expense is very affordable for students wishing to pursue their careers in mass communication, despite perhaps facing some other material fees, etc.

IIM Calcutta MBATerm-I subjects are:Corporate Finance Reportz & AnalysesOrganisational BehaviorMarketing Management - IMicroeconomicsStatistics for ManagementThe Indian Boundaries — An Economic and Political History, Environmental and Development IssuesQualifying MathematicsManagerial Communication - IThese subjects serve as building blocks for management and business phenomenon.

Choosing between Aston Business School and IIM Calcutta for an MBA depends on your career goals. IIM Calcutta is a premier Indian institute with global recognition, a strong alumni network, and excellent placement opportunities, especially in finance, consulting, and management roles. However, Aston Business School provides a more international flavor as well, emphasizing global business practices and an outlook into the UK job market-the major market being in Europe, though. If your focus remains to be in international businesses, then Aston will prove out to be a better one; whereas for an Indian market orientation with proper focus, IIM Calcutta stands supreme as it is.

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. 

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:ParticularsMBA Placement Statistics (2024)MBA Placement Statistics (2025)Batch size465456Highest packageINR 1.2 crore per annumINR 1.45 crore per annum (International)INR 91.45 LPA (Domestic)Average packageINR 32.62 LPAINR 34.23 LPAMedian packageINR 30 LPAINR 34 LPAOffers made529538Companies visited190196Placement rate100%100%Top sectorConsulting (31.57% offers)Consulting (37.3% offers)

Both IIM Lucknow and IIM Calcutta fee for MBA falls on a higher side. However comparing the two, we can know which one has a lower fee. Below is the fee for both the IIMs MBA courses:IIMsTotal Tuition FeeIIM Calcutta MBAINR 25 lakhIIM Lucknow MBAINR 7.60 lakh - INR 12.6 lakh