The first IIM in India, IIM Calcutta was established in 1961. IIM Calcutta is triple crowned with International Accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS and is the first B-school to get this recognition. It is also the only business school in India which is a part of the CEMS Global Alliance in Management Education. In 2017 Government of India recognized IIM Calcutta as an Institute of National Importance.
IIM Calcutta has earned a global reputation of imparting high quality management education. It has been playing a pioneering role in professionalizing Indian management through its Post Graduate and Doctoral level programs, Executive Training Programs, Research and Consulting Activities.
One of the top B-Schools, IIM Calcutta is a highly ranked management institute. It is ranked #4 in Govt of India MHRD, NIRF Ranking 2023 among top 125 management institutes in India. It is ranked #2 in MBAUniverse.com B-School Ranking 2024.
IIM Calcutta has a consistent record of 100% placements over the years. In Final Placements 2024 IIM Calcutta 464 students took part in the process, securing 529 offers from 194 companies. This year’s placements at IIM Calcutta saw the participation of many first-time recruiters like Jio Financial Services, Hero Fincorp, Yubi, Sobha Realty, Sirius AI, Husk Power Systems and DMI Finance. Highest domestic salary was Rs.1.2 crore. IIM Calcutta has not released the average salary for the batch in final placements 2024.
IIM Calcutta offers flagship two-year full-time MBA; two year full time PGDBA; one-year full-time MBA Executive; One year full time PGPEX-VLM; One year CEMS MIM; Doctoral PhD programme in Management among other management programmes like Executive Programme in Health Care Management; Advanced Programme in Digital Business Leadership among other executive and customised executive programmes. Admission to flagship MBA programme is through CAT exam and for other exams different admission criteria and eligibility criteria are followed.
The main campus of IIM Calcutta, covering 135 acres, is located in Joka, on the outskirts of Kolkata. The institute moved to its present campus in 1975. In December 2019, the institute sent a request to the state government seeking land to build another campus in New Town Kolkata. IIMC campus is well equipped with all facilities.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Establishment Year | 1961 |
| Ownership Type | Government |
| Approved/Accredited by | AACSB, EFMD, AMBA |
| Rankings | NIRF #5 MBAUniverse.com #3 Business Today #1 |
| Courses Offered | MBA/PGDM, Executive MBA, PhD/Fellow Program, One Year MBA Program |
Courses
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Type | MBA/PGDM |
| Program Name | Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
| Duration | 24 Month |
| Mode of Study | Full Time |
| Residential/Non-Residential | Residential |
| Seats | 480 |
| Fees | Rs. 27.00 Lakhs |
| Average Salary | Rs. 35.07 Lakhs |
| Approved/Accredited by | AACSB, EFMD, AMBA |
| Programs Name | Total Fees | Average Salary | Admission Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics | Rs. 25.00 Lakhs | Rs. 31.37 Lakhs | Open Apply now |
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Type | PhD/Fellow Program |
| Program Name | Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) |
| Duration | 48 Month |
| Mode of Study | Full Time |
| Residential/Non-Residential | Residential |
| Seats | 10 |
| Approved/Accredited by | AACSB, EFMD, AMBA |
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Type | One Year MBA Program |
| Program Name | MBA for Executives (MBAEx) |
| Duration | 12 Month |
| Mode of Study | Full Time |
| Residential/Non-Residential | Residential |
| Seats | 80 |
| Fees | Rs. 31.00 Lakhs |
| Average Salary | Rs. 32.68 Lakhs |
| Approved/Accredited by | AACSB, EFMD, AMBA |
| Programs Name | Total Fees | Average Salary | Admission Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGPEX-VLM | Rs. 19.05 Lakhs | - | Open Apply now |
Admission
IIM Calcutta MBA Admission Process is through CAT and is a two step process. In the first step, candidates are short-listed for Personal Interview (PI) round from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme. Detailed Admission process is as below:
Shortlisting Criteria
IIM Calcutta will shortlist the candidates on the basis of CAT 2024 score, past academic performance, and will award weightage to each component as below:
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Components
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Weights out of Total 85 Points
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Method of calculation
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CAT 2024 overall score
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56 Points
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Candidate’s Total CAT 2024 Scaled score/ Maximum CAT 2024 Scaled Score X56
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Class X marks
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10 Points
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On Scoring 80%+ aggregate marks
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Class XII marks
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15 Points
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On Scoring 80%+ aggregate marks
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Gender Diversity factor
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4 Points
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Available only for Women and Transgender candidates
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Total
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85 Points
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Weightage is awarded out of 85 points
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After declaration of CAT exam result, you can check at IIM Calcutta website whether you are shortlisted by entering your CAT registration ID and password.
The admission process for IIMC PhD programme is detailed as below:
IIM Calcutta MBA Ex admission process is detailed as below along with the assessment process:
Cut Off
| Exam | Percentile/Score |
|---|---|
| CAT | 85% |
Rankings
NIRF Rankings
| Year | NIRF |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2024 | 5 |
NIRF Rankings – Parameter wise Scores and Chart
| NIRF | Total Score | TLR | RPC | GO | OI | Perception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 387.06 | 84.12 | 48.1 | 99.09 | 70.46 | 85.29 |
| 2023 | 389.14 | 82.29 | 51.22 | 99.03 | 70.79 | 85.81 |
| 2022 | 406.21 | 86 | 54.88 | 98.51 | 72.08 | 94.74 |
NIRF Rankings is based on Total Scores attained for following five ranking parameters: a) Teaching, learning, and resources (TLR) b) Research and professional practice (RPC) c) Graduation outcomes (GO) d) Outreach and inclusivity (OI) e) Peer perception (Perception)
MBAUniverse.com Rankings
| Year | MBAUniverse.com |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 |
Business Today Rankings
| Year | Business Today |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
Placements
| Year | Average Salary | Median Salary | Highest Salary | Batch Placed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Rs. 35.07 Lakhs | Rs. 33.67 Lakhs | Rs. 1.15 Cr | 100 % |
| 2022 | Rs. 34.20 Lakhs | Rs. 31.00 Lakhs | Rs. 0 | 100 % |
Infrastructure
A/C Classrooms
All the IIM Calcutta classrooms & lecture theatres are airconditioned
Cafeteria
IIMC has cafeteria to fee the midnight food habits of the students
Labs
IIMC has computer Lab, Finance Lab, Case Research Centre among other labs
Hostel
IIMC has number of hostel blocks and family accommodation facilities
Library
IIMC has well stocked BC Roy Memorial Library, with over 160,000 volumes and hundreds of management journals
Auditorium
IIM Calcutta has AC Auditorium with large seating capacity of 750 people
Convenience Store
IIMC convenience store caters to the daily needs of the students
Gym
A well equipped Gym takes care of IIMC students’ fitness
Hospital & Medical Facilities
Well equipped medical centre under qualified doctor take care of students’ health
Incubator
IIMC incubation centre CEI is established to promote entrepreneurship among students
Shuttle Service
IIMC offers shuttle service to its students, faculty and staff
Sport Complex
Well equipped sports complex with indoor and outdoor sports facilities is set up at IIM Calcutta
Wi-Fi Campus
IIM Calcutta has Wi Fi enabled campus including hostels
Others
IIMC students publish ‘Joka Times’ a student-run online campus magazine-journal of IIM Calcutta
