International Management Institute (IMI), the leading B-school in India, established its first campus at New Delhi in 1981 in collaboration with IMI Geneva (now IMD Lausanne) and is the first Corporate sponsored B-school. In 2010, IMI Kolkata campus was established. IMI Kolkata, founded by RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, to enable bright young minds gain access to the world class management-pedagogy, is an ever changing, ever evolving institute which has established itself consistently among the top five percent business schools in India. IMI Kolkata is centrally located in the city and equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructural, academic and residential facilities. The institute offers not only a scholarly and professional ambience, but also a fulfilling campus life, necessary for an all-round development of the student.
IMI Kolkata and IIM Calcutta are the only two B-schools that have found place in NIRF Ranking 2024. Ranked #56 in NIRF Ranking 2024 among top 125 MBA colleges in India, IMI Kolkata is accredited by AMBA (Association of MBAs); NBA (National Board of Accreditation); NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council); and has received equivalence from AIU (Association of Indian Universities).
IMI Kolkata offers Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), and FPM (equivalent to Ph.D.) programmes which are approved by AICTE. For Admission 2025, IMI Kolkata will accept CAT 2024, XAT 2025 and CMAT exam score.
IMI Kolkata has 100% placement record. In placement 2024 IMI Kolkata has registered average salary of Rs.12.48 LPA; Median salary of Rs.12.02 LPA and highest salary of Rs.20.38 LPA. There were more than 100 companies that participated in IMI Kolkata Placement 2024. Some of the top recruiters included Amazon, Aditya Birla, Deloitte, L&T Financial Services, EY, Federal Bank, HSBC, ICICI Prudential, HDFC, Gartner, Grant Thornton, Emami, JSW Steel, KPMG, PwC, TCS, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, Xiaomi among others
IMI Kolkata offers various scholarships & tuition fee waivers to meritorious and needy students. IMI Kolkata is housed in a large green campus with all the amenities which provide conducive atmosphere for learning and career growth.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Establishment Year | 2010 |
| Ownership Type | Private |
| Approved/Accredited by | AICTE, NBA, NAAC, AMBA, AIU, AIU Recognized PGDM as Equivalent to MBA |
| Rankings | NIRF #56 MBAUniverse.com #49 Business Today #63 |
| Courses Offered | MBA/PGDM |
Courses
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Type | MBA/PGDM |
| Program Name | Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) |
| Duration | 24 Month |
| Mode of Study | Full Time |
| Residential/Non-Residential | Residential |
| Seats | 180 |
| Fees | Rs. 16.81 Lakhs |
| Average Salary | Rs. 12.48 Lakhs |
| Approved/Accredited by | AICTE, NBA, NAAC, AMBA, AIU, AIU Recognized PGDM as Equivalent to MBA |
Admission
IMI Kolkata accepts CAT, XAT, CMAT score for admission to its PGDM programme. Apart from submitting application for IMI Kolkata admission and scoring well in CAT/XAT/CMAT exams, you need some qualities, qualification and attributes that IMI admission process looks for which include Good aptitude demonstrated through entrance exam scores; Good past academic performance; Diversity across multiple dimensions, work experience; Good knowledge of broader issues outside academics; Good problem solving and communication skills. IMI Kolkata Admission Process is designed keeping in mind the above requirements. Here are the key Steps of IMI Kolkata Admission Process:
Step-1: Apply and Appear in one of the Entrance Exams CAT, XAT, CMAT
Step-2: IMI Kolkata Shortlisting Criteria for Final Selection Round consider various quality parameters apart from considering entrance exam score including profile based shortlisting through the computation of a composite score based on different weights for multiple parameters that will include Entrance Exam Scores; Past Academic Performance; Diversity measures across multiple dimensions, work experience, etc.
Step-3: Final Selection is based on the Personal Assessment round, which may have components like Essay Writing and Personal Interview.
Step-4: IMI Kolkata Final Admission offer will be based on entrance exam scores, past academic performance in graduation, class XII & X, Personal Assessment, quality of work experience, diversity across multiple dimensions, and extra-curricular activities. The overall objective is to identify and assess the candidate’s potential for a managerial career.
Cut Off
| Exam | Percentile/Score |
|---|---|
| CAT | 75% |
| XAT | 75% |
| CMAT | 180% |
Rankings
NIRF Rankings
| Year | NIRF |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 56 |
| 2023 | 70 |
NIRF Rankings – Parameter wise Scores and Chart
| NIRF | Total Score | TLR | RPC | GO | OI | Perception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 241.22 | 63.64 | 30.94 | 79.3 | 66.28 | 1.06 |
| 2023 | 229.96 | 60.27 | 28.77 | 76.32 | 56.11 | 8.49 |
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 | 51 |
| 2023 | 41 |
| 2025 | 49 |
Business Today Rankings
| Year | Business Today |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 63 |
| 2022 | 67 |
Placements
| Year | Average Salary | Median Salary | Highest Salary | Batch Placed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rs. 12.48 Lakhs | Rs. 12.02 Lakhs | Rs. 20.38 Lakhs | 100 % |
| 2023 | Rs. 10.45 Lakhs | Rs. 0 | Rs. 14.00 Lakhs | 100 % |
| 2022 | Rs. 10.30 Lakhs | Rs. 1 | Rs. 14.00 Lakhs | 100 % |
Infrastructure
A/C Classrooms
All the IMI class rooms and lecture halls are Airconditioned
Cafeteria
IMI Kolkata Cafeteria takes care of food habits of the students
Labs
IMI Kolkata has computer lab, Finance lab with Bloomberg Terminal and other centres of excellence
Hostel
IMI Kolkata has separate hostels for boys and girls
Library
IMI Kolkata has well equipped Library with print and digital reference and study material
Auditorium
IMI Kolkata has spacious auditorium at the campus with large seating capacity
Convenience Store
The convenience store caters to the daily needs of the students
Gym
Well equipped Gym at IMI takes care of students’ fitness
Hospital & Medical Facilities
The healthcare facilities are offered under the guidance of qualified doctor
Incubator
IMI Kolkata has incubation centre to encourage entrepreneurship among the students
Shuttle Service
IMI offers shuttle service to its students faculty and staff
Sport Complex
Well equipped sports complex offers indoor and outdoor sports facilities
Wi-Fi Campus
IMI Kolkata campus is Wi Fi enabled with fast internet services
