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IIM Calcutta Highlights 2026

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Q:   Is IIM Kolkata good for MBA?
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IIM Calcutta is one of the top Management institutes in the country. In the NIRF 2025 rankings, it is ranked #7 under the Management category. The placement rate recorded during 2025-26 placement was 100%. The highest domestic and international package by MBA Batch 2026 was INR 145 LPA and INR 110 LPA. Considering the institute's ranking and placement data, it is easy to say that it is one of the top institute for MBA in India. The ROI for the course is also great.

Q:   What is the stipend for IIM Calcutta PhD courses?
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IIM Calcutta gives each of the student a stipend starting at INR 30,000 per month, which goes up to INR 35,000. Each of the student can avail of the student development grants of up to INR 65,000 for the first-year of course, and up to INR 25,000 for subsequent years. Moreover, the stipend and grants are facilitated for four years. However, it can be extended up to one or more years based on demonstration of enough progress in dissertation work. Furthermore, an additional financial support is also provided as extra funds up to INR 50,000 for field research (if required). Read about IIM Calcutta PhD/DPM course here.

Q:   Can an average student get into an IIM?
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The answer to this question of whether an average student can get into IIM can be both yes and no depending on the definition of an average student.

  • Based on Academics (Class 10/ Class 12/ Graduation): While a student with average scores in Class 10, Class 12 and graduation with a good CAT score certainly has good chances of getting a call from IIM-A, chances are less for someone with an average CAT score.
  • Based on student category (General or Reserved): While it is tough for a General category average student to grab a seat at IIM due to high score requirements, a reserved category student can get admission being at average scores as well.
  • Based on past work experience, diversity and other factors: Gender and academic diversity is also a factor on which students are shortlisted at IIM. IIMs judge the past academic category based on the degree obtained by the students before MBA and then a weightage is allotted based on that. For Engineers, the percentage for scoring the highest marks is higher as compared with other streams
  • Performance in selection rounds: Once you make it to the final selection rounds, i.e., AWT/PI process, it can be considered a fresh start. At this stage, students can forget their past average-ness but definitely require good grasp over the past subjects as academics-related questions are asked in the interview.

Based on the above factors, it can be considered that while getting into top Management institutes, such as IIM is extremely tough, the past performance, CAT performance, student category and a lot of factors can be the reasons for a student to receive that final call.

Q:   Who are the top recruiters of IIM Calcutta?
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The list of top recruiters who participated during the recent IIM Calcutta placements 2026 is presented below:

BCG

Goldman Sachs

Microsoft

Amazon

TCS

EY

Accenture

IBM

Capgemini

Deloitte

Morgan Stanley

HCL

ITC

PwC

HUL

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IIM Calcutta Placements

IIM Calcutta Admission and Application Process 2027

MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026

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  • Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: CAT
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3 Aug '26 - 15 Sep '26
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4 Nov '26 - 29 Nov '26
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IIM Calcutta FAQs

Q:   What is the salary after MBA in IIM Calcutta?
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IIM Calcutta placement 2026 was concluded with a 100% placement record. The highest package offered in the placement drive stood at INR 145 LPA. Thus, students after MBA from IIM Calcutta can accept a good placement drive. However, the placement offered changes every year based on the merit of the participants and upon the participating companies.

Q:   Is Executive MBA from IIM Calcutta worth it?
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IIM Kolkata is one of the top five Management institutes in the country as per NIRF 2024 rankings. It has been placed at fourth spot. The institute provide placements support to Executive MBA course candidates. Many top recruiters from different sectors such as Information Technology, Manufacturing, Telecom, Banking, participate in its placement drive. As per past years’ records, some of the top recruiters that made offers during IIM Calcutta Executive MBA placements were EY GDS, Infosys, HSBC, Accenture, and BCG. Read more about the course here.

Q:   Has IIM, Calcutta collaborated with any College or University?
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IIM Calcutta has collaborated with various companies and organisations. IIM Calcutta has signed MoU with various companies and colleges. The below-mentioned are the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta collaborations:

IIM Calcutta Collaborations
Aalto University School of BusinessBocconi UniversityESADE Business School
Aarhus School of Business--
Q:   Is IIM Calcutta good in terms of placements?
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IIM Calcutta has a great track record of MBA placements. Recently, IIM Calcutta concludes the placements for its 61sh MBA batch with a 100% placement rate. The highest international and domestic packages offered during IIM Calcutta placements 2026 stood at INR 145 LPA and INR 110 LPA. The average and median package offered was INR 36 LPA and INR 35 LPA.

Q:   What is so special about IIM Calcutta?
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Indian Institute of Management Calcutta is one of the oldest IIMs in India. It offers quality education under the guidance of experts with years of experience. The institute has notable alumni who have excelled in the fields of Entertainment, academics, Business and Management in top comapnies. The institute is collbaorated with eminnet organisations. The campus is spread across 135 acres of area with modern infrastrcture. 

Q:   What is IIM Calcutta famous for?
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Indian Institute of Management Calcutta is famous for its MBA programme. The institute offers MBA programmes from 60+ years with renowned faculty members. The institute has ben ranked 7th under the Management category by NIRF 2025 and 11th by the QS Full-time MBA Rankings - Asia for 2025. Internationally, the IIM Kolkata is ranked 50 by theQS World University Rankings 2025 - Masters In Management. 

Q:   What is the highest package of IIM Calcutta?
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The highest international and domestic packages offered during IIM Calcutta placements 2026 stood at INR 145 LPA and INR 110 LPA, respectively. The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta packages offered between 2025 and 2026 is presented below:

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MBA Placement Statistics (2025)

MBA Placement Statistics (2026)

Highest package

INR 1.45 crore per annum (International)

INR 91.45 LPA (Domestic)

INR 1.45 crore per annum (International)

INR 110 LPA (Domestic)

Average package

INR 34.23 LPA

INR 36 LPA

Median package

INR 34 LPA

INR 35 LPA

Q:   How to get a seat at IIM Calcutta?
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Indian Institute of Management Calcutta seat is based on qualfying the entrance exams. After qualifying the exam students must have to clear the entrance exams. 

Q:   What is the fee for MBA at IIM Calcutta?
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IIM Calcutta MBA tuition fees range between INR 25 lakh and INR 27 lakh. This fees can be paid in four installments, where only two installments at the end are equal. It is as per official sources, but is still subject to revision.

Q:   Which entrance exam is accepted for admission in IIM Calcutta?
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Candidates can check below the entrance exams accepted for admission in popular IIM Calcutta courses: 

Popular CoursesSelection Criteria
MBA

CAT + GD & PI

Executive MBA

GMAT + PI

PhD

CAT/UGC NET + PI

Q:   How can I get admission in IIM, Calcutta to pursue MBA?
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Candidates seeking admission to the MBA course need to visit the official website of the Common Admission Test (CAT) to apply online. Before applying, the aspirants must check the course-specific eligibility criteria. Candidates are shortlisted based on their CAT score and several stages of selection. Further, the final selection is done on the basis of CAT score, WAT-PI, academic performance, work experience, and gender diversity. Find below the steps involved in the IIM Calcutta MBA admission process:

  1. CAT registration
  2. Shortlisting candidates based on CAT score and invitation emails
  3. Shortlisted candidates replying for admission
  4. Selection rounds - WAT + PI
  5. Final admission list
  6. Fee payment for admission confirmation
Q:   What is the fee of IIM Calcutta courses?
A: 

Candidates can check below are the IIM Calcutta total course fee for some of the popular programmes:

Course Name

Tuition Fee

MBA

INR 25 lakh- INR 27 lakh 

Certificate

INR 82,600

Executive MBA

INR 13.50 Lacs - INR 33.5 lakh

Note: This is taken from the official sources of the college. It can change.

Q:   How much of PGPEX-VLM course curriculum is covered by IIM Calcutta?
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IIM Calcutta is responsible for covering 60% of the total PGPEX-VLM course curriculum. Remaining 40% of this course is covered by both IIT Kanpur and Madras in equal percentages. Candidates will cover this course in eight terms in 1170 total classes.

Q:   Does IIM Calcutta accept CAT score for MBAEx admission?
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IIM Calcutta has only mentioned accepting GMAT score for admission into EMBA courses.

However, CAT is commonly accepted by other similar institutes for both MBA and MBAEx courses. Thus, candidates are advised to ask admission desk for confirmation on this question.

Q:   Which documents will be required during application stage of IIM Calcutta Executive MBA admission?
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Candidates will be asked to provide following documents:

  • Class 10th and Class 12th passing certificate and marksheet
  • UG level passing degree
  • Work experience certificate
  • GMAT scorecard
  • Statement of Purpose
Q:   Does IIM Calcutta take direct admission in Executive MBA?
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No, IIM Calcutta does not accept direct admission from any candidate for its Executive MBA course. Candidates are required to appear in GMAT before they are selected for EMBA course.

After that, candidates are further evaluated through a GD and PI round before final admission is granted.

Q:   Is a score of 85% in CAT enough to secure MBA admission at IIM Calcutta?
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It is not possible to determine a candidate's admission in IIM Calcutta MBA course through CAT score alone. In Stage 1, a score 85% in CAT will be enough for a general category candidate to be selected for PI+WAT admission stage.

Final admission cutoffs are based on many factors other than CAT score.

Q:   What is the last date to apply for MBA at IIM Calcutta?
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IIM Calcutta MBA admission has not been opened yet for 2026. Generally, candidates can expect second week of September to be MBA deadline at IIM Calcutta. This is because its accepted entrance exam; CAT is usually scheduled to close registrations by then.

Q:   Is IIM Calcutta MBA admission open?
A: 

No, IIM Calcutta MBA admission is not opened for academic year 2027 yet. Candidates should check CAT portal from August for any updates regarding 2027 registrations. Generally, CAT registrations are opened from first day of August

Q:   Who are the top recruiters of IIM Calcutta MBA graduates?
A: 

IIM Calcutta as credited many companies as top recruiters of its MBA graduates. Below mentioned are some of this institute's, top recruiters:

  • Accenture
  • Aditya Birla Group
  • TCS
  • Reliance

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Updated on Sep 7, 2026

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