Best MBA Colleges in Kolkata

There are a total of 95 best MBA colleges in Kolkata. Among these, 70 colleges are privately owned and 9 colleges are owned by public/government organisations. MAT, CAT, JEMAT, CMAT, XAT, and ATMA are some of the most accepting entrance exams in top MBA colleges in Kolkata. IIM Calcutta, IMI Kolkata, Army Institute of Management, Calcutta University, Institute of Engineering and Management, etc. are some of the popular MBA colleges in Kolkata.

Latest Updates:

• The XAT 2024 registration last date has been extended till Dec 10, 2023. Further, XAT 2024 admit card will be released on Dec 20, 2023 and the exam is scheduled for Jan 7, 2024. 
• CAT exam 2023 was held on November 26, 2023. Registered candidates can download the official answer key from the IIMCAT website.
• KMAT 2023 result is likely to be announced in the month of December 2023. Candidates who appeared for the KMAT Karnataka exam 2023 can check their results online.

Best MBA Colleges in Kolkata: Highlights 2023

MBA is a PG course offered in the Management stream. MBA in Kolkata can be pursued by students who fulfill the eligibility as well as the selection criteria. Generally, students need to appear for an entrance exam, followed by a GD and PI round to qualify for admission.

Check out some key features of the top PGDM colleges in Kolkata. This brief summary will assist in better college selection.

Particulars	Parameters
No. of Colleges	95
Annual Fees	INR < 1 lakh: 8 colleges INR 1-2 lakh: 10 colleges INR 2-3 lakh: 7 colleges INR 3-5 lakh: 30 colleges INR > 5 lakh: 34 colleges
Top Specialisation	Finance, Sales & Marketing, Human Resources, Business Analytics, IT & Systems, Operations, etc.
Accepted Entrance Exams	MAT, CAT, JEMAT, CMAT, XAT, ATMA, NMAT, etc.

Predict your chances here: MBA 2023 Cutoff Predictor

How can I get admission to top MBA/PGDM colleges in Kolkata?

The eligibility criteria for MBA courses may differ from college to college. However, the basic eligibility criteria for top PGDM colleges in Kolkata are as follows. The candidates:

• Candidates must have passed graduation in any discipline or equivalent from a recognised university as some basic eligibility criteria for MBA (full-time).
• Most of the institutes follow the minimum score criteria for graduation which is 50 percent on average or equivalent. For reserved category students, the minimum score is 45 percent in aggregate.
• Final-year graduation candidates are also eligible to apply for MBA, provided they present the proof of completion of graduation degree within the duration specified by the institute.

What are the entrance exams for MBA colleges in Kolkata?

The top two most popular exams among the best PGDM colleges in Kolkata are:

• MAT: Management Aptitude Test or MAT is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA) for admissions to MBA/PGDM courses. MAT exam is conducted offline (Paper Based Test or PBT), online (Computer Based Test or CBT) and remotely proctored (Internet Based Test or IBT) modes. The preparation strategy should be in accordance with the MAT exam pattern and MAT syllabus.
• CAT: Common Admission Test (CAT) is a national-level management aptitude test for admission to the MBA courses offered by 20 IIMs and over 1,200 B-schools in India. The CAT exam is a business aptitude test and its syllabus comprises four subjects - Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) and Quantitative Ability (QA). The preparation for the CAT exam should include phase-wise completion of the CAT syllabus, mock test practice and revision.

Listed below are the following admission dates for best PGDM colleges in Kolkata:

Exam Name	Dates	Schedule
CAT Exam 2023	26 Nov ‘23	CAT Schedule
XAT Exam 2024	7 Jan ‘24	XAT Schedule

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The most popular exams accepted by MBA Colleges in Kolkata are CAT and MAT, JEMAT, CMAT, XAT, ATMA, NMAT, AUAT, GMAT, PGCET, etc. are also accepted in MBA colleges in Kolkata.

Refer to the table for a detailed overview of exams accepted by best PGDM colleges in Kolkata:

Exams	Number of Colleges	Cut off 2023 Predictor
MAT	47	MAT 2023 Predictor
CAT	36	CAT 2023 Predictor
CMAT	20	CMAT 2023 Predictor
XAT	19	XAT 2023 Predictor

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Which is the best College for MBA in Kolkata?

National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranks colleges every year. The ranking is based on parameters and ranking changes year to year depending on the college/ university’s performance on parameters like infrastructure, placements, faculty, etc.

The below table shows the Top MBA Colleges in Kolkata that are ranked under NIRF:

College Name	NIRF 2021	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023
IIM, Calcutta	3	3	4
International Management Institute	52	59	70

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What are the top Private MBA Colleges in Kolkata?

Among the top 10 MBA colleges in Kolkata. Here is a list of private MBA colleges in Kolkata along with their total tuition fee/seat intake and entrance exams/eligibility criteria:

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee/Seat Intake	Entrance Exam/Eligibility
International Management Institute Admission	INR 10 lakh Seats: 180	Entrance Exam: CAT, XAT, CMAT Class 12 with 50% aggregate
Institute of Engineering and Management Admission	INR 6 lakh Seats: 300	Entrance Exam: CAT, JEMAT
Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management Admission	INR 3 lakh – INR 6 lakh Seats: 420	Entrance Exam: CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, JEMAT Class 12 with 50% aggregate
Calcutta Business School Admission	INR 7.5 lakh Seats: 120	Entrance Exam: CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT Class 12 with 50% aggregate

What are the top Govt. MBA Colleges in Kolkata?

Among the top 10 MBA colleges in Kolkata. Here is a list of public/government MBA colleges in Kolkata along with their total tuition fee/seat intake and entrance exams/eligibility criteria:

Public Colleges	Total Tuition Fee/Seat Intake	Entrance Exam/Eligibility
IIM Calcutta Admission	INR 23 lakh- INR 25 lakh Seats: 63	Entrance Exam: CAT Class 12 with 50% aggregate
Calcutta University Admission	INR 33,000 Seats: 540	Entrance Exam: CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT Class 12 with 50% aggregate
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Kolkata Admission	INR 21 lakh	Entrance Exam: IIFT Class 12 with 50% aggregate
University of Kalyani Admission	INR 70,000 Seats: 103	Entrance Exam: CAT, MAT, JEMAT Class 12 with 50% aggregate

Check out the video below for an overview of the MBA colleges in Kolkata:

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Which city is best for MBA colleges in Kolkata?

Listed below are the city-wise distribution of top MBA colleges in Kolkata:

What are the top MBA colleges in Durgapur?

The table below shows the best MBA colleges in Durgapur along with their total tuition fee and entrance exams:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Entrance Exams
NIT Durgapur	INR 1.5 lakh	CAT, MAT, XAT, etc.
Dr. B.C. Roy Engineering College	INR 3.2 lakh	CAT, MAT, CMAT, JEMAT
NSHM Business School, Durgapur	INR 4.6 lakh	CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, etc.
Bengal College of Engineering and Technology	INR 2.6 lakh	MAT, JEMAT

Return on Investment refers to the estimated value of a degree in terms of monetary benefit after completion of the course. It is the major factor for the students to know the institute/college to apply for.

IIM Calcutta has the highest median package among all.

Check the table below to know the best MBA colleges in Kolkata with total tuition fees and annual average package.

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Annual Average Package
IIM Calcutta MBA	INR 23 lakh- INR 25 lakh	INR 31 LPA - INR 34 LPA
International Management Institute MBA	INR 10 lakh	INR 9 LPA
Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management MBA	INR 3 lakh – INR 6 lakh	INR 5 LPA
Calcutta University MBA	INR 33,000	INR 9 LPA
Calcutta Business School MBA	INR 8 lakh	INR 6 LPA

Note: Above statistics are based on the latest data.

Which top MBA colleges in Kolkata have best placements?

Below is the list of Top Recruiters for Bangalore MBA colleges along with their placement package and a few top companies that recruit MBA Postgraduates.

College Name	Placement Package	Top Recruiters
IIM Calcutta Placements	INR 31 LPA - INR 34 LPA	Accenture, Nestle, Amazon, ITC, Flipkart, Microsoft
International Management Institute Placements	INR 9 LPA	ICICI, HDFC, TATA AIG Insurance, KPMG, L&T
Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management Placements	INR 5 LPA	EY, Tata Steel, KAIROS Consulting, Cognizant, HSBC, Amazon, Godrej, Airtel
Calcutta University Placements	INR 9 LPA	Genpact, Wipro, TCS, EX, IBM
Calcutta Business School Placements	INR 6 LPA	Property Pistol, Flipkart, BYJUS, Amazon, TCS, XL Dynamics, ICICI Bank, etc.

Which MBA College has lowest fees in Kolkata?

Pursuing MBA courses in colleges in Kolkata is expensive as most of the colleges have a total tuition fee of more than INR 5 lakh. Tabulated below is the names of MBA Colleges in Kolkata along with their MBA course fees Kolkata:

Fee Range	Names of Colleges
< INR 1 lakh	Calcutta University, University of Kalyani, Kingston College of Science, etc.
INR 1-2 lakh	HIT - Haldia Institute of Technology, Institute Of Advance Education And Research, etc.
INR 2-3 lakh	Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management, Adamas University, Swami Vivekananda University, Barrackpore, etc.
INR 3-5 lakh	Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management, BBIT, Brainware University, etc.
INR > 5 lakh	IIM Calcutta, IMI Kolkata, Army Institute of Management, etc.

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Which specialisation is best for MBA in Kolkata?

MBA colleges in Kolkata offer diversified specialisations in Sales and Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, IT and Systems, Operations, Retail, Healthcare and Hospital, International Business, Business Analytics, Supply Chain, Transport & Logistics, IB, Travel & Tourism, Business Economics, Agriculture & Food Business, Pharma, Project Management, Public Policy, Rural Management, Data Science, etc.

The most popular ones are Sales and Marketing, and Finance and Human Resources. 

Refer to the table below to get a detailed overview of the top 5 MBA specialisations in Kolkata:

Best MBA Colleges in Kolkata: Comparison

To check the comparison between the Kolkata MBA college, click the link below:

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Tasbiya Khan12-01-2023 16:28