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IISWBM Kolkata MBA Eligibility & Highlights 2024
IISWBM MBA courses are offered in both regular and evening modes. The MBA programme available at the institute is spread across various courses, namely MBA (Day), MBA (HRM), MBA (PS), MBA (Evening), each course tailored to suit different student needs.
Moreover, the IISWBM MBA (Day) course can be pursued in different specialisations such as Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Financial Management, Production and Operations Management, Business Analytics and Systems Management.
In addition to these courses, MBA-PS can be pursued with a specialisation in Energy Management/ Environment Management/Health Care and Hospital Management/Transportation and Logistics Management. All the MBA courses run for a two-year duration and are offered in affiliation with Calcutta University.
Admissions to the MBA at IISWBM are entrance-based. the institute accepts various national-level entrance test scores. However, the accepted entrance exams differ based on the choice of course. Similarly, the eligibility and selection criteria differ for a few MBA courses. Check the table below to know the course-wise eligibility and selection criteria:
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Course |
Eligibility Criteria |
Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
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MBA (Day) |
Honours or Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PWD) or equivalent course from a recognised university |
CAT + GDPI |
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MBA (Evening)
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Honours or Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PWD) or equivalent course from a recognised university. Must have a minimum of 2 years of work experience at the Executive/Supervisory level |
MAT/CMAT/JEMAT/ATMA/XAT + GDPI |
|
MBA-HRM Brochure 2024-26 |
Honours or Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PWD) or equivalent course from a recognised university |
CAT score + GDPI |
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MBA-PS |
CAT/MAT/CMAT/JEMAT/GMAT/GATE/ATMA |
IISWBM MBA Fees 2025
While taking admission into IISWBM courses, students are required to pay the first installment of the fees. The total fees for an MBA comprise many components, such as tuition fees, one-time fees, etc. As per the structure, the total tuition fees range from INR 4.59L to INR 7.64L.
Other than this, students who wish to opt for accommodation services are required to pay hostel fees. Students who wish to know other fees can visit the IISWBM fee page.
Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per official sources. However, it is subject to change.
Check the table below to learn more about the IISWBM MBA admissions:
Commonly asked questions On Highlights
IISWBM offers a two year evening MBA course affiliated to the University of Calcutta and approved by AICTE. The total tuition fee charged by IISWBM MBA (evening) in INR 5.64 Lacs and according to the reviews provided by the verified Shiksha iser the average package offered during IISWBM Placements drive was INR 10 LPA.
IISWBM is ranked 2nd best B-School in Kolkata and 8th in the eastern zone by the Fortune India's Best B-Schools' in 2022. It is also ranked at 14th place in India and 4th in eastern zone by The Week India's Best B-Schools' in 2022.
Hence, it can be concluded that MBA from IISWBM is worth investing candidates time and money.
Yes, you can study an MBA course at IISWBM after appearing and qualifying for the accepted entrance examination, like CAT, MAT, ATMA, etc. Students should know that the admission rules for each MBA course branch vary from one another.
IISWBM MBA HRM eligibility criteria state the conditions to be fulfilled by candidates seeking admission. Only those candidates who fulfill the requirements are eligible to apply for the preferred course. Tabulated below are the eligibility conditions to be met for MBA HRM course:
Course | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
MBA HRM | Completed a honours or bachelor's degree with a minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PWD) from a recognised university |
The Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management is one of the top public MBA institutes in Kolkata. It is also the first institute in Asia to offer an MBA degree. The Management institute ranking as per a reputed ranking body is mentioned in the table given below:
Ranking Body | Rank |
|---|---|
Fortune India's Best B-Schools'2022 |
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The Week India's Best B-Schools'2022 |
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IISWBM MBA Admission Dates 2025
IISWBM MBA admissions are done based on the national-level entrance exams. Therefore, candidates must watch out for dates related to the national-level exams. Updates related to CAT, XAT, GMAT dates, and other exams become important for candidates seeking admission. Interested students can check out the table below to know the important IISWBM MBA admission dates 2025, including CAT dates, XAT dates, and more:
| Dates | Upcoming Events |
|---|---|
11 Sep '26 | MAT 2026 PBT (Special Drive) ResultOngoing |
10 Sep '26 - 13 Sep '26 | MAT September 2026 PBT Admit Card DownloadOngoing |
13 Sep '26 | MAT September 2026 PBT |
22 Jun '26 - 14 Sep '26 | MAT September 2026 Registration CBTOngoing |
3 Aug '26 - 15 Sep '26 | CAT 2026 Registration WindowOngoing |
| Dates | Past Events |
|---|---|
22 Jun '26 - 7 Sep '26 | MAT September 2026 Registration PBT |
6 Sep '26 | MAT 2026 PBT (Special Drive) |
IISWBM Kolkata MBA Cutoff
Candidates willing to secure admission at IISWBM MBA are required to appear for MAT/CMAT/JEMAT/ATMA/XAT and match the final cutoff in order to get shortlisted for the GDPI round. Interested candidates can refer to the table mentioned below for the IISWBM cutoff for MBA courses:
MBA/PGDM Cut Off 2025 Latest Round
| Section | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 70 |
IISWBM MBA/PGDMIISWBM Kolkata MBA Seats 2025
IISWBM MBA seats are offered in good numbers. Moreover, these seats are distributed across different courses, namely MBA (Day), MBA (HRM), MBA in Public Systems, and MBA (Evening). Students who wish to get a seat must fulfill the course-specific eligibility and selection criteria. The table below presents a course-wise distribution of seats at the Indian Institute of Social Welfare & Business Management:
Commonly asked questions On Seats
According to official sources, a total of 360 seats are available at the Indian Institute of Social Welfare & Business Management for the MBA programme. This implies that the institute admits 360 students to its MBA programme in a single academic year. Moreover, these seats are spread across various courses offered under the programme. It is also important to note that the aforementioned seat intake is as per official sources. However, it is subject to change.
IISWBM offers seats to candidates in the MBA programme based on their scores in the accepted entrance test. Check below to know which exam to appear for which IISWBM MBA course:
- MBA (Day)/MBA HRM: CAT
- MBA (Evening): MAT/CMAT/JEMAT/ATMA/XAT
- MBA-PS: CAT/MAT/CMAT/JEMAT/GMAT/GATE/ATMA
Besides, the institute also conducts the GDPI process for admission to all its MBA courses. Students aspiring to get a seat must perform well in these rounds.
IISWBM offers multiple courses under its MBA programme. Some of these courses are MBA Day, MBA Evening, MBA in Human Resources Management, and more. Out of all, the highest number of seats (180) are offered under the MBA (Day) programme. In order to get a seat, students must fulfill the admission criteria set by the institute.
IISWBM MBA Placements
IISWBM MBA placements 2025 have been released on the official website of the institute. The highest package secured by the MBA (PS) and MBA (Day) branches graduates is INR 11.5 LPA and INR 16 LPA, respectively. Moreover, the average package offered to these courses is INR 5.75 LPA and INR 8 LPA. The median package statistics for MBA (PS) is INR 5 LPA, while the median package offered for MBA (Day) stood at INR 9 LPA. Notable recruiters such as EY, Aditya Birla and Flipkart, etc. Check out the detailed information on IIISWBM Placements in the pointers below:
- Highest Package: INR 11.50 LPA (MBA PS), INR 16 LPA (MBA Day)
- Average Package: INR 5.75 LPA (MBA PS), INR 8 LPA (MBA Day)
- Median Package: INR 5 LPA (MBA PS), INR 9 LPA (MBA Day)
Commonly asked questions On Placements
The Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management maintains a good network of recruiters. The list of eminent companies that participated in IISWBM placements in recent years is presented below:
IISWBM Top Recruiters | |
|---|---|
Tata | PWC |
Berger | Asian Paints |
HUL | ICICI Bank |
Deloitte | Hero |
EY | HSBC |
IISWBM MBA Rankings 2025
IISWBM has been ranked by various prominent ranking bodies, such as Business Today, Times, etc. In 2025, the institute was ranked #90 in the Times 2025 ranks for the 'MBA' category. In 2024, the institute was ranked #60 under the same category by Business Today. Interested students can check out the table below to know the past three-year comparison of IISWBM rankings for MBA:
| Publisher | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outlook | – / – | – / – | 21 |
| The Week | – / – | 48 | – / – |
| Business Today | 60 | 56 | – / – |
Commonly asked questions On Rankings
The Indian Institute of Social Welfare & Business Management has received rankings from many ranking bodies, including Business Today, Times, and more. During the year 2025, it was ranked #90 in the Times 2025 'MBA' category. Other than this, in 2024, the institute was ranked #60 under the same category by Business Today.
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Answered 5 months ago
Yes, you could take admission to the MBA course with a MAT percentile of 70 if u belong to the General AI category. For this category, the IISWBM MAT cutoff 2025 required was 70 for the MBA in Human Resource Management course.
In 2024, the cutoff for the MBA in Public Systems was also 70 for the sa
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a year ago
The institution has not released the 2025 placements as of yet. Check out the IISWBM placement for season 2024 and 2023 tabulated below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2023) | Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|
the highest Package | INR 13.5 LPA | INR 18 LPA |
Average Package | INR 4.05 LPA | INR 4 LPA |
Median Package | INR 3.3 LPA | INR 3.3 LPA |
Placement Rate | 100% | 97% |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a year ago
The packages offered to the MSW programme at IISWBM placements are tabulated below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2023) | Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|
the highest Package | INR 13.5 LPA | INR 18 LPA |
Average Package | INR 4.05 LPA | INR 4 LPA |
Median Package | INR 3.3 LPA | INR 3.3 LPA |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a year ago
It is definitely worth choosing MSW programme when it comes to its placement packages offered. The key highlights MSW placement details recorded during IISWBM placements 2023-2024 are tabulated below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2023) | Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|
the highest Package | INR 13.5 LPA | INR 18 LPA |
Average Package | INR 4.05 LPA | INR 4 LPA |
Median Package | INR 3.3 LPA | INR 3.3 LPA |
Placement Rate | 100% | 97% |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a year ago
The MBA branch-wise placements for the MBA PS, MBA HRM and MBA Day has been out on the official website. Check out the table for more details:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2023) | Placement Statistics (2024) | Placement Statistics (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
the highest Package | INR 18 LPA (MBA Day) INR 10 LPA (MBA HRM) INR 11 LPA (MBA PS) | INR 14 LPA (MBA HRM) | INR 11.50 LPA (MBA PS) INR 16 LPA (MBA Day) |
Average Package | INR 9 LPA (MBA Day) INR 8 LPA (MBA HRM) INR 5.70 LPA (MBA PS) INR 4.05 LPA (MSW) | INR 8.09 LPA (MBA HRM) INR 4 LPA (MSW) | INR 5.75 LPA (MBA PS) INR 8 LPA (MBA Day) |
Median Package | INR 10.5 LPA (MBA Day) INR 7 LPA (MBA HRM) INR 6 LPA (MBA PS) | INR 8.25 LPA (MBA HRM) | INR 5 LPA (MBA PS) INR 9 LPA (MBA Day) |
Placement Rate | 96% (MBA Day) 80% (MBA HRM) | NA | NA |
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Updated on Jun 1, 2026
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