IIM Calcutta - Indian Institute of Management

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.

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.

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.