IIM Calcutta - Indian Institute of Management Joka Kolkata Answered Questions

IIM Calcutta direct admissions are possible for some courses. These courses don't require entrance examination scores for admissions. Few of them are certificate courses and others. For other PG programmes offered at IIM Calcutta, candidates must follow the below-mentioned steps:Step 1: Visit the official website of IIM Calcutta.Step 2: On its homepage, click on the 'Programmes' tab, and from the drop-down menu, click on 'Executive/ Academic Programmes' as per preference.Step 3: Further, click on the desired course tab and then click on the 'Admission' tab of the course for which the candidate is interested in seeking admission.Step 4: Read all the details about the course on this page and then click on the 'Apply' button. The registration page opens up.Step 5: Fill in the registration form and the remaining application form with all the required details.Step 6: Also, upload a work experience certificate as per the course requirements (if applicable).Step 7: Conclude the application process by paying a course-specific application IIM Calcutta fees* in online mode using debit card/ credit card/ net banking.

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 BodyCategoryRankQS Ranking 2025World University Rankings - Masters In Management48QS Ranking 2025World University Rankings - Masters In Business Analytics61-70NIRF 2024Management5FT Global Rankings 2024India (MBA)4QS World University Rankings 2024Masters In Management50FT Global Rankings 2024Global (MBA)67QS World University Rankings 2024Masters In Business Analytics61-70Business Today 2023MBA1IIRF 2023Top MBA Colleges in India3Outlook I-Care Ranking 2023Top Public MBA Institutions3FT Global Rankings 2024Global MBA76

IIM Calcutta is not hard to get for dedicated students. It is a good college for students who plan a good career ahead. IIM Calcutta placements are good. This is true, the competition for acceptable seats is high but worry not students with good CAT scores and dedication can get admission. This is where the role or prior practice comes.  

No, with IIM Calcutta, no student feels regretful. It is a good college that has a good reputation in the education world.  The college is ranked 7th by NIRF 2025 under the Management 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.

The admission test for IIMC is CUET-PG. The CUET-PG 2025 application dates are January 1, 2025 to February 8, 2025. Those who are interested to take admissions to the PG Diploma programmes at IIMC, can fill the CUET-PG form on NTA's CUET-PG 2025 portal. All mass comm aspirants must select the paper code - COQP17 while filling the application form. 

IIMC Jammu offers a three PG Diploma courses. CUET PG is the accepted entrance exam for these courses. CUET PG is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Candidates willing to pursue a PG Diploma at IIMC Jammu must apply and appear for the CUET-PG in “Mass Communication and Journalism (COQP17)” by visiting the official NTA website. After the entrance exam, aspirants must participate in the institute-level counselling, followed by the centralised IIMC registration process.

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 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 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 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.