KolkataIIM Calcutta

IIMC - Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata

Kolkata, West BengalAutonomous UniversityEstd 1961
#3 For MBA By Outlook 2024  
+11 More
Claim this college

About IIM Calcutta

IIM Calcutta - Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta is one of the top and oldest IIMs in the Country. IIM Calcutta is renowned for pioneering education in the finance sector. IIM Calcutta is known for its 2-year flagship MBA program, which accepts admission through CAT. IIM Calcutta cut off is 85 percentile, however candidates scoring 96-99 percentile or higher are considered for admission.

IIM Calcutta MBA fees is 27 lakh for 2 years, whereas IIM Calcutta highest package for the 2024 batch stood at INR 1.2 Cr. IIM Calcutta was ranked 3rd by IIRF 2024. The Institute is also ranked 67th  by FT Global MBA 2024 Rankings.

At IIM Calcutta, a total of 931 general category candidates selected for WAT/PI, the Composite Score for WAT/PI shortlist was 52.7. The Lowest Composite Score was recorded at 51.8.

IIM Calcutta Highlights

Particulars Statistics 
Established Year 1961
Campus Size 135 acres
Students Intake 480
MBA Fees INR 27 Lakhs
NIRF Ranking 2023 4
Number of Courses 8
Total Faculty  81
Scholarship Need-based financial assistance available
Highest Package INR 1.2 Cr (2024)
Top Recruiters  Adobe, Flipkart, Amazon, BCG, Goldman Sachs, etc

IIM Calcutta Important Dates 2025

MBA
Shortlist Announcement for WAT-PI  January 9, 2025 (Tentative)
WAT-PI Round starts February 2025 (Tentative)
Final Admission Offer May 1, 2025 (Tentative)
MBA-Ex
Events Dates (First Round) Dates (2nd Round) Dates (3rd Round)
Dates for Downloading the Application Form and Applying Online July 08, 2024 - August 20, 2024 August 21, 2024 - October 15, 2024 October 16, 2024 - November 26, 2024
Submission of duly completed application form August 20, 2024 October 15, 2024 November 26, 2024
Interview of Shortlisted candidates

September 01 – 02, 2024 (Mumbai) 

September 07 – 08, 2024 (Bangalore/ Kolkata/ Delhi/ Zoom)

November 09 – 10, 2024 (Bangalore/ Kolkata/ Mumbai/ Zoom)

November 16 – 17, 2024 (New Delhi)

December 14 – 15. 2024 (Bangalore/ Kolkata/ Mumbai/ New Delhi/ Zoom)
PGDBA (Tentative Dates)
Application Starts On January 05, 2025
Application Deadline February 10, 2025
PGDBA Computer Based Test March 17, 2025
Result Publication of PGDBA CBT April 03 - 04, 2025
Interview (Stage-II) Call Intimation through Admission Portal April 11, 2025
Personal Interview Round  April 27 - 28, 2025
Announcemnet of Merit List based on PI results May 14, 2025
Formal Registration with PGDBA Program July 10, 2025

Read More: IIM Calcutta Dates

IIM Calcutta Fees 2025

Courses Fees
MBA INR 27,00,000 (2 years)
MBAEx INR 31,00,000 (1 year)
PGDBA INR 25,00,000 (2 years)

IIM Calcutta Courses 2025

IIM Calcutta Fees is INR 27 Lakhs for MBA Program, previous year the Institute charged INR 23 Lakhs for the same. IIM Calcutta also offers MBAEx, PhD and various PG Programs.

Courses Program Details
MBA Intake: 480
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks.
Selection Criteria: CAT + WAT + Personal Interview 
MBAEx Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of work experience.
Selection Criteria: GMAT + Personal Interview 
PGDBA Intake: 53
Eligibility: Graduate/ Postgraduate degree with 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA.
Selection Criteria: Admission Test + Personal Interview 

Check: IIM Calcutta Courses & Fees

 

IIM Calcutta Admission 2025

IIM Calcutta MBA admissions include the following stages: 

Admission Stage Description 
CAT Registration  Interested candidates will have to register for CAT and also apply to IIM Calcutta in the same form. 
CAT Exam The applicants will have to appear for CAT.
Stage 1 Shortlisting for WAT-PI The candidates who have scored a percentile above the minimum cut-off in both sectional and overall will be shortlisted. 
Final Shortlist for WAT-PI Process The shortlisted candidates will be ranked based on their composite score and will be shortlisted for the WAT-PI process.
WAT-PI Process The shortlisted candidates will have to appear for the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI).
Final Selection  A category-wise merit list will be prepared based on the composite scores, which will be calculated through the CAT score, PI, WAT, Academic diversity, and Work experience. 

Chat with Experts & Aspirants, get exclusive insights: Join IIM Calcutta Community

The following data represents the admission stats for the MBA batch of 2023-25:

Category Sanctioned Intake No. of Shortlisted Candidates Composite Score for WAT/PI Shortlist Lowest Composite Score
General 233 931 52.7 51.8
EWS 9 63 48.1 48.7
NC - OBC 130 409 45.4 39.7
SC 72 418 39 39.6
ST 105 222 33.3 34.9

IIM Calcutta Admission Stories

IIM Calcutta Admission for MBA is done on the basis of CAT scores followed by Personal Interview. Given below are some Admission Stories from IIM Calcutta students for you to prepare for MBA Admission.

Admission Story Work Experience CAT Percentile
Aditya Srinivas G Capgemini - 2 Years; Oyo - 1 Year; IPAC - 1 Year 99.79
Ravindra Khudania JP Morgan, Tech Mahindra, Oracle - Software Engineer 98
Alankrit Srivastava Samsung R&D Institute - Software Development 99.69
Bharadwaaj Manchala Steel Authority of India Limited - 2 Years, 9 Months 96
Ankit Jalgaonkar Fresher 99.82

Check: IIM Calcutta Admission Process

IIM Calcutta Cut-off 2024

IIM Calcutta MBA Cutoff is 85 Percentile but to get a call from the Institute, one should have a percentile above 99. The Expected GMAT cutoff is 728 for IIM Calcutta. IIM Calcutta cut-off for all the categories is mentioned below:

Category Overall Percentile VARC DILR QA
General 85 80 80 75
NC-OBC 75 70 65 65
EWS 75 70 65 65
SC 70 65 60 60
ST 65 55 55 55
PwD 55 45 45 45

Read More: IIM Calcutta Cut-off 2024 

IIM Calcutta Placements 2024

IIM Calcutta concluded its 2024 placement drive and has recorded 100% placements with 529 offers which was offered by 194 recruiters. The following table represents the 2023 placeement report:

Particulars Placement Statistics (2024)
Placement Percentage 100%
Number of Students Participated 464
Number of Placement Offers 529
Highest Package INR 1.2 Cr
Major Sector consulting (31.6%)
Number of Recruiters Participated 194
Top Recruiters Accenture, Deloitte,  KPMG, Bain & Company, Mc Kisney, Goldman Sachs etc

IIM Calcutta placement statistics for the last 3 years are mentioned in the table below:

Year Average CTC Median CTC
2023 INR 35.07 LPA INR 33.67 LPA
2022 INR 34.20 LPA INR 31 LPA
2021 INR 29.28 LPA  INR 27.67 LPA
2020 INR 27.8 LPA INR 25.1 LPA

Check: IIM Calcutta detailed Placement Report

IIM Calcutta Ranking 2024

IIM Calcutta was ranked 4th by NIRF 2023, among the top management institutes in India. IIM Calcutta has been ranked by many other ranking bodies, which are mentioned in the table below:

Ranking Body  Year Category Rank 
FT Global MBA Ranking 2024 MBA 67
QS World University Global MBA Rankings 2024 Management 59
QS Global MBA Ranking  2024 Management in Asia 10
IIRF 2024 Top Govt. B-School 3
NIRF 2023 Management 4
IIRF 2023 Top Govt. B-School 3
Financial Times 2023 Masters in Management (MIM) 60
QS Ranking 2023 QS Masters in Management (MIM) 51 
BT-MDRA 2023 Best B-School Survey 1
Business Today 2023 Executive MBA Ranking (EPBM) 4
Business Today 2023 1-year MBA Ranking (MBAEx) 4

Read More: IIM Calcutta Ranking

IIM Calcutta Vs IIM Ahmedabad Vs IIM Bangalore

The following table represents the comparison between IIM Calcutta Vs IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Bangalore:

College IIM-Calcutta IIM-Ahmedabad IIM-Bangalore
Established 1961 1961 1973
Batch Size 465 (35% Female, 65% Male) 450 (33.5% Woman, 35% freshers) 480 (142 Female, 338 Male)
Campus area 135 acre 102 acre 100 acre
City The campus is located far away from the city so the students have limited access to the city. The weather of the city is extremely hot and humid. The weather during the summers may get unbearable (since there’s no AC in some of the hostels) Bengaluru is the startup hub of India. The campus is located in the heart of the city which gives the students a chance to explore the city and network.
Curriculum core courses in the first year and elective courses in the second. The curriculum is also known to be more intense quantitatively All courses are mandatory in the first year and the second year has all the elective courses. IIM B offers a choice of 3 elective courses in the first year itself to prepare the students for the summer placements.
Specialization Consulting (32%), Finance (17%) and General Management (16%) Consulting (46%), Finance (16%) and Marketing (9.5%) Consulting (36%), Product management (17%) and Finance (14%)
Culture IIM- C has a complete opposite culture of homogeneity. Across the 3 IIMs, the closest knit family is that IIMC. IIMC is a classic example of common misery being the best binder of people. They are located outside the city, the climate is difficult, education is tough. This torrid environment of C brings in a culture of togetherness within C-ites. IIMA is the perfect median between the other 2- it has a culture of clusters. IIMA people are not just achievers, but toppers throughout their lives, a trait that adds insecurity. This is why IIMA people have a very strong and lasting bond with a small group of people. IIMB has a culture of heterogeneity. At B, each individual is an achiever by themselves. Unlike C, where students grow their social capital, at B, each student explores his/her individuality. There is no cluster of the students across any hostel block or class section. Each one is each one. 
Dual degree IIM C offers a double degree in association with ESCP Europe. Full placement support is offered to students opting for the dual degree by the institutes. IIM Ahmedabad has double-degree programme agreement with about six International schools such as ESSEC Business School, HEC, University of Bocconi IIM Bangalore has double-degree programme agreement with about three International schools such as ESCP Europe Business School), Bocconi University and Hitotsubashi University Business School

Life at IIM Calcutta 

IIM Calcutta campus provides a world-class infrastructure and academic buildings including classrooms of different sizes and seating capacities, group study areas, conference rooms, lounges, a library, and offices for faculty and staff. 

IIM Calcutta campus offers on-campus accommodation for its students enrolled in the residential programs. There are 3 major hostels, the Old hostel, the White hostel, and the New hostel. There are 2 new newly build hostels with international standards. It has spacious rooms with french windows, opening into a spacious balcony, giving a feeling of luxury and comfort. All the hostels include common rooms, games rooms, and courts for various sports in all hostels, where the students can relax after a hectic day. It is a common sight to find students working at night in the hostel common rooms. 

Each hostel has its own life and culture. There are always some or the other events going on within the hostels like inter-hostel sports competitions, festivals, pujas celebrations, food festivals, etc. The hostel life at IIM Calcutta offers the students to interact with peers and participate in cultural, community, and sports activities.

IIM Calcutta Campus

IIM Calcutta Campus

Read More: Life at IIM Calcutta

IIM Calcutta FAQs

Ques. What is the eligibility for ST/ SC candidates for admission into IIM Calcutta MBA?

Ans. The ST/ SC/ PWD candidates should have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks to be eligible for applying to IIM Calcutta MBA. 

Ques. What are the documents required while applying for MBA-Ex at IIM Calcutta?

Ans. The documents that need to be sent while applying for MBA-Ex at IIM Calcutta include

  • Duly filled application form.
  • Application fee paid by demand draft/ cheque
  • GMAT scorecard
  • Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
  • Marksheets of degrees obtained (scanned and self-attested)
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of recommendation

Ques. What is the minimum GMAT score required to apply for the MBA-EX at IIM Calcutta?

Ans. There is no minimum GMAT score required for MBA-Ex. The candidates are just expected to have a valid GMAT score.

Ques. Is there an age limit to apply for MBA-Ex at IIM Calcutta?

Ans. No, there is no upper age limit to apply for MBA-Ex at IIM Calcutta.

Ques. Does IIM Calcutta offer any scholarships to MBA-Ex students?

Ans. As of now, there is no scholarship available for MBA-Ex students, but the institute can support the students in getting educational loans from the bank.

Ques. Does IIM Calcutta offer placement to MBA-Ex students?

Ans. Yes, IIM Calcutta offers placement to MBA-Ex students, except for those who have been sponsored by the companies.

Ques. Do IIM Calcutta provide accommodation to MBAEx students?

Ans. Yes. IIM Calcutta provides accommodations to MBAEx students with and without family. There are single rooms for students without family that includes facilities like A/C, intercom, washing machine, fridge, TV, and microwave. There is limited accommodation for students with family, and it includes Kitchen, bathroom, fridge, TV, A/C, washing machine, intercom, microwave oven, wifi, etc. 

Ques, Will the MBA-Ex program at IIM Calcutta provide specializations in functional disciplines like Finance, Marketing, Operations, etc?

Ans. The MBAEx program at IIM Calcutta is a general management program, so the students do not have the option to choose a specialization. But the MBA-Ex students will have to take 15 elective courses during the course which will cover all major functional disciplines.

Ques, What is the minimum salary for IIM Calcutta?

Ans. The minimum salary of IIM Calcutta is INR 33.67 LPA, based on the 2023 placement data.

Ques. What is the IIM Calcutta fees for 2 years?

Ans. The MBA fees at IIM Calcutta is INR 27,00,000 for 2 years.

Ques. Is there 100% placement in IIM Calcutta?

Ans. Yes, IIM Calcutta has been consistently showing 100% placement record.

Ques. What is MBAEx in IIM Calcutta?

Ans. MBAEx is a one year full-time residentile program meant for executives, who have a work experience of more than 5 years.

Ques. What is the difference between MBA and MBAEx?

Ans. MBA is a full-time 2 year program in management for candidates with or without work experience. Whereas MBAEx is a 1 year program in management for candidates who have a work experience of more than 5 years.

Ques. What is the highest package of IIM Calcutta MBAEx?

Ans. The highest package of MBAEx program at IIM Calcutta was INR 78.17 LPA in 2023 placement drive.

Ques. What is the course fee for Executive MBA at IIM Calcutta?

Ans. The MBAEx fee at IIM Calcutta is INR 31,00,000 for 1 year duration.

Ques. What is the salary after Executive MBA in IIM Calcutta?

Ans. The average salary of IIM Calcutta Executive MBA students in the 2023 placement drive was INR 30.90 LPA and the highest salary can go upto INR 78.17 LPA.

Ques. How is the placement of PGDBA at IIM Calcutta?

Ans. During the placement of the 6th batch of PGDBA, a total of 36 companies participated and made offers a batch of 62 students. The average package witnessed was INR 29.71 LPA and the highest package was INR 42.50 LPA.

Ques. How many seats are there in PGDBA at IIM Calcutta?

Ans. The PGDBA program at IIM Calcutta offers 53 seats. 

Ques. What is the fees for PGDBA at IIM Calcutta?

Ans. The PGDBA fees at IIM Calcutta is INR 25,00,000 for 2 years. 

Ques. What is the highest package of PGDBA at IIM Calcutta?

Ans. The highest package for the 6th batch of PGDBA program at IIM Calcutta stood at INR 42.50 LPA.

Ques. How much stipend does IIM Calcutta give to PhD students?

Ans. The PhD students in IIM Calcutta recieve a stipend of INR 30,000 per month and goes up to INR 35,000 per month. In addition, each student can avail the student development grants of up to INR 65,000 for the first year of study, and of up to INR 25,000 per year for subsequent years. Also they can avail an extra fund of upto INR 50,000 for field research.

Ques. Who is apply for IIM Calcutta PhD program?

Ans. The candidates who have a Master’s degree or a Postgraduate degree with First Class OR B.Com and CA with 50% marks OR 4-year Bachelor’s degree with 6.5 CGPA are eligible to apply for the PhD program at IIM Calcutta.

Ques. I am a final year engineering student. Can I apply for PhD in IIM Calcutta?

Ans. Yes, the candidate who have completed or are in the final year of of the 4-year Bachelors degree with 6.5 CGPA are eligible for the PhD program at IIM Calcutta.

Ques. What are the areas of specialization offered for PhD in IIM Calcutta?

Ans. The areas of specialization offered in PhD are as follows:

  • Economics
  • Finance & Control
  • Marketing
  • Human Resource Management
  • Operations Management
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Public Policy and Management
  • Strategic management

Ques. What is the validity period for the test scores for PhD admission at IIM Calcutta.

Ans. Any of the test scores being used for PhD admission should not be older than 2 years.

Ques. Is there any age limit for PhD admission at IIM Calcutta?

Ans. No, there is no upper age limit for PhD admission at IIM Calcutta. 

Ques. What is the average batch strength of IIM Calcutta MBA program?

Ans. The MBA batch intake for the 2024 is 480 students.

Ques. Is it possible to reschedule an interview of IIM Calcutta?

Ans. Yes, it is possible to reschedule an interview at IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta or any other IIM. If you can’t attend the interview, for some reason, you can write a letter and request them to give you another interview slot. You should explain the reason.

Ques. What is the benefit of International Exchange program at IIM Calcutta?

Ans. IIM Calcutta and ESCP Europe (one of the partner institutions from France) have signed a comprehensive agreement and since then the two institutes have developed a strong student exchange programme through fruitful collaboration. IIMC PGDM students enrolled in the dual degree programme will be awarded a dual degree provided they have fulfilled all the requirements including 8-10 weeks internship.

Ques. How is the campus life at IIM Calcutta?

Ans. The lush green and seven lakes make the IIM Calcutta campus picturesque and well endowed. Located in Joka, the institute offers a conducive environment which is a linchpin for intellectual and personal growth of the students as a close-knit community. IIM Calcutta’s academic and administrative buildings provide advanced classrooms of distinguished size and seating capacities, group study lounge, a conference hall, a business/engineering library, and offices for faculty and staff. IIMC’s cutting-edge IT environment includes the latest classroom instructional technology, computing, video conferencing, and integrated collaboration services. 

Ques. How is the IIM Calcutta library?

Ans. The IIM Calcutta library is contemplated to be the largest management library in Asia. Through the library with an enlarged database, students can gain access to over 140,000 reference works and 1500 periodicals, and access to the entire electronic collection.

Ques. Is work experience necessary for admission into IIM Calcutta MBA?

Ans. No, work experience is not compulsory for seeking admission into IIM Calcutta. However, having a relevant work experience adds extra weightage to a candidate's profile when applying for IIM Calcutta MBA admission.

Ques. How many hostel are there in IIM Calcutta?

Ans. There are a total of 5 hostels. Three of them are major hostels, Old hostel, White hostel, and New hostel. The rest 2 are the newly build hostels.

Ques. What are the facilities available within the hostel?

Ans. All the hostels include common rooms, games rooms, and courts for various sports in all hostels, where the students can relax after a hectic day.

Ques. Does IIM Calcutta conduct extra curricular activities?

Ans. Yes, there is plenty of opportunity at IIM Calcutta to indulge oneself in extra-curricular activities through the numerous clubs and special interest groups. Also, there are a variety of sports, cultural, business and literary events throughout the year.

Ques. Is it worth it to do MBA from IIM Calcutta?

Ans. Yes, IIM Calcutta has kept on maintaining a record of 100% placement of the students over the past years. During 2023 placements, the average CTC was recorded INR 35.07 LPA, which was much higher than the total MBA fee. therefore the institute is not only known for its premier IIM status but also for its high ROI.

Do you think the data is wrong ?  Report Here

IIM Calcutta Fees & Eligibility

Full time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
MBA
1 Course
27 Lakhs (Total Fees) Graduation with 50% + CAT2 Aug - 31 Jan 2024
PG Diploma
1 Course
25 Lakhs (Total Fees) Graduation5 Jan - 10 Feb 2024
EMBA
1 Course
31 Lakhs (Total Fees) Graduation + CAT/ GMAT8 July - 26 Nov 2024
Executive Program
1 Course
6.8 Lakhs (Total Fees) Graduation8 July - 26 Nov 2024
PGPEX13.5 Lakhs (Total Fees) Graduation + CAT2 Aug - 31 Jan 2024
MDP40,000 (Total Fees) Graduation-
Part time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
Executive Programme
2 Courses
6 Lakhs - 6.36 Lakhs (Total Fees) Graduation27 Apr - 04 Feb 2024
Advanced Programme
1 Course
3.9 Lakhs (Total Fees) Graduation with 50%27 Apr - 04 Feb 2024
Certification
2 Courses
3.9 Lakhs - 4.8 Lakhs (Total Fees) Graduation27 Apr - 04 Feb 2024
Executive Program
1 Course
2.65 Lakhs (Total Fees) Graduation with 50%-
Exec. Certificate
1 Course
5.5 Lakhs (Total Fees) Graduation27 Apr - 04 Feb 2024
PG Certificate
1 Course
4.4 Lakhs (Total Fees) Graduation10 Jan 2024
SLP8.2 Lakhs (Total Fees) Graduation27 Apr - 04 Feb 2024

Do you think the Course details are wrong ?  Report Here

IIM Calcutta Upcoming Application Dates 2024

Important Events

EventsDates
CAT 2024 Result Date
Upcoming
Dec 26, 2024
Program Duration (PGC-FBM)
Ongoing
Jan 14, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024

Expired Events

EventsDates
Program Duration (ECBA)Nov 26, 2023 - Nov 30, 2024
CAT 2024 Exam DateNov 24, 2024
CAT 2024 Admit Card DateOct 25, 2024

Important Events

EventsDates
CAT 2024 Result Date
Upcoming
Dec 26, 2024

Expired Events

EventsDates
CAT 2024 Exam DateNov 24, 2024
CAT 2024 Admit Card DateOct 25, 2024
CAT 2024 Registration DateAug 03, 2024 - Sep 20, 2024

Important Events

EventsDates
Program Duration (PGC-FBM)
Ongoing
Jan 14, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024

Do you think the Dates are wrong ?  Report Here

IIM Calcutta Rankings 2024

You can check college rankings with different ranking agencies.

IIM Calcutta NIRF Ranking

#99out of 200 in India 2023
NIRF

IIM Calcutta CWUR Ranking

#1662out of 2000 in International 2022
Center for World University Rankings

IIM Calcutta Financial Express Ranking

#3out of 50 in India 2019
Financial Express

Do you think the Rankings are wrong ?  Report Here

Course Finder

Search from 20K+ Courses and 35+ Streams

Clear

IIM Calcutta Scholarship 2024

Scholarship provided by the college.

IIM Calcutta offers various scholarships to its 1st year & 2nd year PGDM students. Some of the popular scholarships of IIM Calcutta are B.P Poddar Scholarship, India Carbon Scholarship, TIL Scholarship, Aditya Kashyap Memorial Scholarship etc. IIM Calcutta students also get various scholarships & awards sponsored outside the organization like ABC India Award, Balmer Lawrie Award, Calcutta Management Association Trophy etc. 

IIM Calcutta Scholarship Highlights

The below table represents the scholarships offered by IIM Calcutta:

Particulars Scholarships & Awards
PGDM 1st Year 
  • B.P. Poddar Scholarship
  • India Carbon Scholarship
  • T. T. Krishnamachari Award
  • BPL Prize
  • Damodar Valley Corporation Award For Creditable Performance
  • Central Bank of India Prize For Best Performance In Finance Course
  • Aditya Kashyap Memorial Scholarship (for 1st rank holder)
  • P. R. Karthik Scholarship
PGDM 2nd Year
  • Dr. B. C. Roy Memorial Gold & Silver Medals
  • Chairman's Prize
  • John Wynne Prize
Sponsored Outside Organization 
  • ABC India Award
  • Balmer Lawrie Award
  • Calcutta Management Association Trophy
  • Calcutta Port Trust India Award
  • B. S. Dua Memorial Prize for 2nd Rank holder
  • Magunta Subbarami Reddy Award
  • TIL Scholarship
  • IIMC Alumni Association, Calcutta Chapter Prize
  • IIMC Alumni Association, Calcutta Chapter Award for outstanding Academic Performance in PGDM by
  • Taylor & Francis Book Prize
  • Bengal Chamber of commerce Medal in the area of Human Resource Management
  • Late Sumantra Ghoshal Award for Academic Excellence for receiving highest CGPA at the end of the two-year Post Graduate Programme
  • Aditya Kashyap Memorial Scholarship for receiving highest CGPA

Quick Links

IIM Calcutta: 50 Answered Questions

What CAT percentile do I require to get calls from IIM Blackis, FMS, SP Jain, JBIMS and MDI Gurgaon?

Nikkil Visha
Anuraag DasStudied at MBA from NMIMS (2020)

For GEM, the CAT percentiles required to get an interview call from IIM Blackis, FMS, SP Jain, JBIMS, and MDI Gurgaon are 

  • ABC and FMS: Both institutes required nothing less than 99.5. Those who get admission at a lesser percentile, usually don’t belong to the GEM category. There are many who don’t even get a call with 99.3. So to stay on the safer side, go for nothing less than 99.5.
  • IIM Indore and Kozhikode: Both the institutes require percentiles around 97.5 for an interview call
  • SPJIMR: This Institute has unique selection criteria under which CAT is given less value and calls are issued on the basis of the candidate's profile. The CAT percentile required in this case is less than the normal if you have a good academic profile along with work experience,
  • MDI: This institute issues calls around the 96% mark.

It’s important to know that these figures are based on trends and not on actual data so you will find exceptions everywhere. Moreover, it’s better you don’t waste time analyzing the CAT cutoff and start preparing for the same.

...Read More
0
0

How is IIM Calcutta for the advanced program in data science, 1 year certification course? Is it better than the ISB Hyderabad course and IIITB PGD in data analytics?

Ayush RajPGDM from Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (Graduated 1994)

In my opinion, the IIM APDS is just an average course. ISB Hyderabad course is much better. It’s better to do Data Science courses from technical universities rather than Management colleges like IIM. Also, the IIM APDS course is quite expensive and more like a BA course than Data Science. It focuses more on Business Mathematics/ Business case study discussion than how to explore a data set.

ISBs course best among these courses because it has all the things that are required:

  • Brand

  • Faculty

  • Industry Connect

  • Curriculum

  • Alumni

Also this course has more time for all the subjects and capstone projects too. The only drawback is the high fees. 

...Read More
0
0

What is the worst thing about IIM Calcutta?

Sonal Vaid
Siddhesh JoglekarMBA in Finance and Marketing, Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (Graduated 2011)

One lesser-known fact about IIM Calcutta is the unhygienic conditions caused by the dirty lakes surrounding it. Mostly this truth is underestimated. But the reality is the pictures of the lakes at IIM Calcutta are misleading. They are nothing near surreal or beautiful. If anything they are the brooding ground of mosquitoes. Snakes and other poisonous creatures are also present here. Anyone who comes in contact with its water is bound to get skin infection or other ailments.

These lakes have been used as a marketing element for IIM Calcutta and it’s shocking that people believe such lies. 

...Read More
1
0

Are the job profiles offered at MDI Gurgaon on par with IIMs like LIK, not ABC? How much effort does one have to put into his future to get on par with the IIM graduates if one graduate from there?

Aditi RajotiaStudied at Management Development Institute, Gurgaon

IIML is clearly superior to MDI in non-marketing specializations in terms of placement. However, IIM I, K, and MDI are generally equal in terms of placements, except for a few banks that specifically seek out the IIM tag at I&K. If you work equally hard at either campus and all other operational factors are constant, you will likely end up in a similar position whether you choose MDI or I or K. However, as mentioned before, IIML still has the edge and requires more effort if you're in the finance or consulting field.

If you're interested in MDI, it's worth noting that recent placement reports show more and more prestigious finance and consulting companies are visiting the campus. This has helped MDI deliver well-rounded placements. So, if you're willing to put in the work, MDI could be a good option for you.

...Read More
0
0

I’m a fresher. I have converted FMS Delhi. Got waitlisted at C with a bleak chance. Should I retry CAT for IIM Ahmedabad Calcutta or stick to FMS?

Aaina Jindal
Rashmi ThakurSydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education (SIMSREE) (Graduated 2016)

The overall rankings of FMS Delhi and IIM A/C are comparable (IIM A & C rank better than FMS in terms of placements and college life though).

FMS has its own set of advantages, such as the best ROI in India and placements in the core Finance domain, among many others. You must have performed exceptionally well on CAT 201 to receive a call from FMS. Asking yourself the following questions will help you retake the CAT.

  • What do you hope to gain from your post-graduation experience?

Start a career at a high salary, get a brand name, or develop your own personality by staying and studying with the industry's best minds.

  • Which field do you want to begin your career in?

 Consulting/core finance/marketing, for example.

  • Are you willing to invest a year of your life to prepare for the CAT again, and are you confident of scoring 99+ percentile in 2019?

  • The maximum amount of money you can afford to pay in fees.

...Read More
0
0

Does it make sense going for a 2-year MBA from IIM-Ahmedabad/Calcutta at 29 years of age?

Ashish Tiwari
Parvinder SinghStudied Master of Business Administration Degrees at Indian Institute of Management Ranchi (Graduated 2021)

The answer to your question depends on the reason why you are willing to pursue an MBA and if the reason is strong enough to go for an MBA at the age of 29 years. See, age should never be a restricting factor especially when it comes to education. But your purpose should be well-defined and crystal clear. Pursuing MBA vaguely just to venture on new opportunities or career options might do you more harm than good. So the primary step in deciding if an MBA at 29 is good or not is to analyze your purpose. If you are changing streams for instance moving to Finance or MC, you need to know that your pay scale might see a new low.

I have another suggestion for you. Why don’t you compare the two programs;

  • Regular 2-year MBA
  • Executive MBA 1-year program 

Compare the curriculum and prospects of these two programs. The reason why I suggested to you research the Executive program is that many experienced professionals (almost 95%) prefer the Executive program over the regular program. It suits their needs better.

The 2-year program is suitable only if you are looking for an internship and I Don't think that is the case for you. Moreover, if you consider the major aspects like classroom experience, rigor and placements, the Executive program is far more a viable option in your case. It will also allow you to reap the maximum benefits in less time. So do your part of the research and make an informed decision.

...Read More
0
0

I had a one backlog in graduation (cleared); will I get rejected in the IIM Calcutta interview?

Satyam Purwar
Madhur ModiMBA from Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (Graduated 2017)

No, IIM Calcutta does not usually reject you just because of a backlog in graduation provided that you have cleared it.

Majority of the batch consists of students from top colleges like IIT,NIT,BIT, DTU, etc. It's very common for a large number of students if these colleges have at least one backlog.

I have seen many cases where people receive calls from IIM Calcutta despite having repeated most of their courses. 

So no, a single backlog will not be a hindrance for your call from IIM Calcutta. 

...Read More
0
0

Can I make it to IIM A B or C if my 10 score is 93, 12 is 82 and grade is 73 and from a tier 3 college?

Kumar GauravMBA from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (Graduated 2020)

Your question basically means what criteria are required to get into IIM A B or C. The table below has summarized the different parameters that decide your eligibility for admission into IIM ABC.

Particulars

IIM Calcutta

IIM Ahmedabad

IIM Bangalore

Academics

Shortlisting-40%

Final Selection-0%

Shortlisting-30%

Final Selection-15%

Shortlisting-50%

Final Selection-25%

Worl Experience

8% (final selection)

5% (shortlisting)

8% (shortlisting)

10% (final selection)

Gender/Academic Diversity

4% (shortlisting)

4% (final selection)

2% (shortlisting)

Non-Engineers can get a call with low percentile also

Now considering your profile, you need the following CAT score to get into IIM A B C

IIM Ahmedabad: If you are a non-engineer you will get a call easily but if you are an engineer you will need work experience and at least 99.5+CAT score

IIM Bangalore: You will need work experience to compensate for poor academic record or at least 100 percentile to get a call

IIM Calcutta: you will need 98.8+ if you are a girl. For boys, it is around 99.6+.

...Read More
0
0

After IIM Calcutta was started next IIM should have been started in Bombay which is Commercial capital of India but why it has been started in Ahmedabad?

Girish Singh
Hina RastogiStudied at Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

The first two IIMs were supposed to be in Mumbai and Calcutta. While the land and approvals for Calcutta came relatively easily, the then-Mumbai state government refused to allot land for an IIM in Mumbai and acted rather casually.

Meanwhile, Vikram Sarabhai, the driving force behind the IIMs concept, was eager to get the IIMs up and running as soon as possible. He was well known for his extensive business and political connections, but his entire industrial and research infrastructure was in Ahmedabad (in the then-newly created state of Gujarat).

Vikram Sarabhai was so eager to get the IIM started in western India (one in the east and one in the west was the initial logic, which was followed by one in the south and one in the north as well) that he pulled all the strings for an IIM in Ahmedabad. For the first few years, IIMA was based in Vikram Sarabhai's personal bungalow in Ahmedabad's Shahi Baug area.

He was also the driving force behind the recruitment of other IIMA legends, including Louis Kahn for the architectural plan, Kastoorbhai Lalbhai of Arvind Mills for the donation of all land for the campus, and the mesmerizing Ravi J. Matthai, the institute's first full-time director.

...Read More
0
0

How much minimum CAT percentile do I need to get IIM Calcutta or IIM Lucknow if I have Xth 93, XIIth 73, and BTech 70, without any work experience?

Khushboo Shafi
Raktim Tarafdar

Your graduation score is a bit low but it depends on your institute too. If you are from a top college, then this score will be considered pretty good. Moreover, past academics are not the only deciding factor when it comes to admission to IIMs. You do have decent changes if selection viewing your overall profile. 

As for the CAT Score, don’t set a fixed target and just aim for as high as you can. The cutoffs keep changing depending on various factors so what should remain constant are your efforts. Additionally, preparing for the interview is very crucial because it determines your chances of admission. 

...Read More
0
0
View All Questions and Answers

IIM Calcutta Facilities

You can check here to see what types of facilities IIM Calcutta provides.

Comp Labs
Sports
Gym
Medical
Cafeteria
Library
Auditorium
Hostel
Security
Transport
Communication Centre
Wi-FI Campus
e-classroom

IIM Calcutta Faculty

Basic Information about the Faculty of IIM Calcutta

director
Saibal Chattopadhyay
Abhipsa Pal
Assistant Professor
Abhishek Goel
Associate Professor
Aditi Bhutoria
Assistant Professor
Amit Dhiman
Professor
Anik Mukherjee
Assistant Professor
Anirvan Pant
Associate Professor
Ankit Kumar
Assistant Professor
Apoorva Bharadwaj
Associate Professor (Communications)
Arijit Sen
Professor
Arnab Bhattacharya
Associate Professor

IIM Calcutta College Details

Basic Information About the Colleges

Diamond Harbour Rd, Joka
Kolkata - 700104
West Bengal, India
Get SMS Contact:  033-24678300
Get Call Details:  033-24678300
Copy Direction

What’s Nearby

IIM Calcutta Latest News


Life at IIM Calcutta

Written ByMayank Badhwaron Mar 22, 2023
Life at IIM Calcutta

IIM Calcutta Important Dates

Written ByMayank Badhwaron Mar 22, 2023
IIM Calcutta Important Dates

Discover More Colleges

Praxis Business School
MBA/PGDM
Praxis Business School
Kolkata
₹951000Total Fees
International Management Institute- [IMI]
MBA/PGDM
Calcutta Business School - [CBS]
BBA/BMS
Calcutta Business School - [CBS]
Kolkata
₹99950First year Fees

Comments



No Comments To Show
Write a Review & Win Monthly Prizes upto ₹100000*
Extra Cash for Selected Colleges
Winners Will Get
prices
prices
prices
prices
Top Courses
PGDBA
Course Duration:  2 Years
₹1250000  First Year Fees
MBA
Course Duration:  2 Years
₹1350000  First Year Fees
MBA Executive
Course Duration:  1 Year
₹3100000  First Year Fees
Faculties
Abhipsa Pal
Assistant Professor
Abhishek Goel
Associate Professor
Aditi Bhutoria
Assistant Professor
Student Also Visited
FMS Delhi Faculty of Management Studies
MBA/PGDM - Master of Business Administration
100000 First year Fees
FMS Delhi Faculty of Management Studies
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management - [SIBM]
Executive MBA - Master of Business Administration
340000 First year Fees
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management - [SIBM]
IIML - Indian Institute of Management
4.8(2 Reviews)
MBA/PGDM - Master of Business Administration
1095000 First year Fees
IIML - Indian Institute of Management
XIMB
MBA/PGDM - Master of Business Administration
1930000 Total Fees
XIMB
IMT - Institute of Management Technology
2(22 Reviews)
PG Diploma in Management
1003000 Total Fees
IMT - Institute of Management Technology
SP Jain [SPJIMR]
MBA/PGDM - Master of Business Administration
2400000 Total Fees
SP Jain [SPJIMR]
ISB Hyderabad Indian School of Business
MBA/PGDM - Master of Business Administration
3926000 Total Fees
ISB Hyderabad Indian School of Business
VGSOM - Vinod Gupta School of Management IIT
MBA/PGDM - Master of Business Administration
628400 First year Fees
VGSOM - Vinod Gupta School of Management IIT
IIM Raipur Indian Institute of Management
Executive MBA - Master of Business Administration
1325000 Total Fees
IIM Raipur Indian Institute of Management
School of Business Management, NMIMS University - [SBM NMIMS]
MBA/PGDM - Master of Business Administration
1195000 First year Fees
School of Business Management, NMIMS University  - [SBM NMIMS]
IIM Mumbai - Indian Institute of Management
MBA/PGDM - Master of Business Administration
2100000 Total Fees
IIM Mumbai - Indian Institute of Management
Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management, IIT Bombay - [SJMSOM]
MBA/PGDM - Master of Business Administration
717650 First year Fees
Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management, IIT Bombay - [SJMSOM]
IIM Bangalore - Indian Institute of Management
3(1 Review)
MBA/PGDM - Master of Business Administration
2450000 Total Fees
IIM Bangalore - Indian Institute of Management
IIMA - Indian Institute of Management
MBA/PGDM - Master of Business Administration
2500000 Total Fees
IIMA - Indian Institute of Management
XLRI
MBA/PGDM - Master of Business Administration
1430000 First year Fees
XLRI
IIFT Delhi Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
MBA/PGDM - Master of Business Administration
3377314 Total Fees
IIFT Delhi Indian Institute of Foreign Trade