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IIM Calcutta Fees for MBA: Check Fee Structure and Scholarships
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Course fee is an important aspect for candidates while choosing a college. Here is a quick overview of IIM Calcutta fees and scholarships offered for meritorious candidates. IIM Calcutta offers highest MBA course fee among the top IIMs in the country. Shiksha brings you a quick overview of IIM Calcutta fees and the scholarships offered.
Course fee is an important aspect for candidates while choosing a college. Here is a quick overview of IIM Calcutta fees and scholarships offered for meritorious candidates.
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM C) is the first institute established among the family of the IIMs. Known for its prestigious finance-related courses, IIM Calcutta is considered one of the best B-schools in India for business and management studies. IIM Calcutta fee for the two-year flagship PGP programme and currently INR 27 lakh for the academic session 2025-2027.
IIM Calcutta earlier used to review its annual programme fee structure once in three years. However, the institute has been revising MBA fees annually for the last couple of years. In order to encourage diversity and the presence of meritorious student at IIM Calcutta campus, the institute provides scholarships and financial assistance on a need and merit basis. Shiksha brings you a quick overview of IIM Calcutta fees and the scholarships offered. The article will give you information on:
- Annual course fees at IIM Calcutta for 2025-2027
- Components of IIM Calcutta fee structure for 2025-2027
- Scholarship schemes at IIM Calcutta
Table of contents
- Annual course fee for MBA at IIM Calcutta
- Other Components of IIM Calcutta Fees
- Need-Based Financial Assistance at IIM Calcutta
- Campus-Wise IIM MBA Fee
Annual course fee for MBA at IIM Calcutta
While the management programme fee at IIMs ranges between INR 13 lakh to 31 lakh, the annual fee payable by candidates willing to pursue full time MBA from IIM Calcutta is about INR 27 lakh. The amount is inclusive of:
- Tuition fee
- Cost of course material and books
- Accommodation
- Economy airfare
-
Some incidental expenses of the immersion programme organized by IIMC.
- Expenses for laptop, boarding, laundry, and personal expenses are extra
Also Read: MBA fees for all IIMs
Take a look a the table below to know the detailed breakup of the IIM Calcutta MBA Fees:
| Feature | Fee |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | INR 13,50,000 |
| Hostel Fee | INR 7,50,000 |
| Other Expenses | INR 6,00,000 |
Q: What is the CAT admission process for non-IIMs?
Q: Does every CAT accepting college conduct GD/PI?
A:
Yes, the CAT accepting MBA colleges conduct either GD/PI or WAT/PI. Since MBA is a professional course about business and team management, personality assessment round is essential to ensure that the aspirant has the flair for management which can be polished during the programme. Communication skills, problem solving ability, management and leadership are essential qualities for MBA thus, every B-School conducts GD/PI or WAT/PI.
Q: Is CAT score accepted by international B-Schools?
A:
CAT score is a national level test and is not accepted by B-Schools outside India. For pursuing MBA in foreign countries GMAT score is accepted. Indian B-Schools accept GMAT score for admitting foreign/NRI/PIO students.
CAT is also accepted for Executive MBA, PhD, FPM and other such management programmes in top colleges in India. Similarly, GMAT is also accepted for admission to domestic students in to Executive MBA and such programmes.
Other Components of IIM Calcutta Fees
The IIM Calcutta fee includes boarding and lodging as well as other expenses for services and utilities. IIM Calcutta MBA fees include the following expenses:
- Personal expenses
- Boarding
- Travel
- Course material
- Mess charges
- Library
- Internet
- Laptop and computer
- Alumni activity and
- Miscellaneous expenses
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Q: How important is it to have a good academic profile for IIM admission through CAT?
A:
Having a good academic profile for IIM admission is very critical. The top 6 IIMs lay a lot of emphasis on Class 10 and Class 12 score for selection of candidates for WAT-PI round. The academic profile is evaluated again at the time of preparation of final merit list. It has been seen in the past that some candidates despite having 99+ percentile, were not selected for PI round due to low score in Class 12.
The academic profile is assessed for academic as well as gender diversity. Which means a candidate who studied Arts in Class 12 may be selected for PI with lower marks than a candidate who studied Science in Class 12.
Candidates aiming for IIMs must know that while the importance of academic profile is very important for top IIMs, it is moderately important for rest of the IIMs. For, other top MBA colleges, overall profile matters more than academic score. So, if you do not have superlative scores in Class 10 and 12, build a good profile with work experience and extra curricular activities to increase your chances of selection.
Q: What is waitlist in IIM admission through CAT?
A:
IIM waitlist means the number students who are kept waiting for the second shortlist. The institutes select a number of students for admission out of which some miss the first list due to a few points. Such students are kept in waitlist incase any candidate from the first list chooses to not appear for WAT-PI. Those who are kept in the waitlist are invited for WAT-PI if there are seats remaining to be filled after WAT-PI round of the first batch of the students. Also read: IIM Waitlist Movement - Meaning and Past Trends
Q: Apart from the CAT percentile, what are the other factors that are considered for the final admission in MBA?
A:
Apart from the CAT scores, B-schools consider candidates' written and spoken communication skills through Written Ability Test or Essay Writing, Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds. The B-schools also consider candidates' overall profile such as past academic records, work experience and extracurricular activities or abilities. Candidates Class 12 scores and overall academic profile plays a decisive role in selection as institutes look for consistency in excellence.
Need-Based Financial Assistance at IIM Calcutta
IIM Calcutta offers several scholarships to deserving candidates based on merit and the criteria stipulated by the Sponsors. The financial assistance is awarded based on the income slabs formulated by sponsors to identify the neediest. The set income slab is up to the annual family income of INR 6 lakhs and the assistance coverage provided to them is up to a 100% tuition fee waiver. Scholarships offered by IIM Calcutta are sponsored by the following companies:
- Aditya Birla Group
- Ratan Tata Trust
- T.Thomson Scholarship
- HUL, OP Jindal Engineering & Management Scholarship
Please note that the NBFA is provided to the PGP-I and PGP-II batch candidates in every academic year. Furthermore, NTPC also awards merit scholarships for deserving SC/ST students with disabilities based on the PGP-I result. Merit Cum Means Scholarships sponsored by the Government of India are also offered to such candidates applying for MBA at IIM C.
Besides, offering financial aid and scholarships to aspirants, IIM Calcutta also offers many prizes and awards to its students. These awards are offered to candidates basis their first and second years results. Some prizes are awarded to students at the Annual Convocation for outstanding extra curriculum activities on the recommendation of the Institute’s Students’ Council.
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