Indian Institute of Management Calcutta- Admission 2025, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Placement, Ranking

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Indian Institute of Management Calcutta stands as a premier autonomous public business school established in 1961 in Kolkata, West Bengal. Recognized as an Institute of National Importance, IIM Calcutta is renowned for its rigorous academic programs, including its flagship MBA. Located on a sprawling 135-acre campus, the institute is committed to academic excellence, diverse student experience, and strong placements.

Kolkata, West Bengal

More about IIM C Admission 2025, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Placement, Ranking

Indian Institute of Management Calcutta ranks among India's leading management institutions, widely recognized for its academic rigor and pioneering role in management education. Established in 1961 in collaboration with MIT Sloan School of Management, the Government of West Bengal, The Ford Foundation, and Indian industry, it was the first Indian Institute of Management. Located on a sprawling 135-acre campus in Joka, Kolkata, IIMC operates as an autonomous public business school and is recognized as an Institute of National Importance. The institute offers a variety of postgraduate, doctoral, and executive programs. Its flagship two-year MBA program is highly sought after, with a recent batch size of around 479 students. IIM Calcutta is known for its diverse student body, with efforts towards improving gender diversity evident in the 2024-26 MBA batch having 36% women. The institute maintains a dedicated faculty of around 105 members, contributing to a faculty-student ratio of approximately 1:10. IIM Calcutta holds prestigious triple accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS) and is a member of the CEMS Global Alliance. It fosters international exposure through student exchange programs with leading global B-schools and has recently partnered with Ivey Publishing to share India-focused case studies globally. The campus provides a conducive learning environment with comprehensive infrastructure, including a vast library and modern facilities. Admission to its popular programs like the MBA is primarily through the Common Admission Test (CAT), with GMAT accepted for certain executive programs. IIM Calcutta has a strong legacy of producing impactful leaders across various sectors, reflected in its active alumni network and consistent placement records. The placements for the 2023-25 MBA batch saw 100% placement for participating students, with competitive salary packages offered by a wide range of recruiters.

Campus Area (Acres)

135

Estd. Year

1961

Total Faculty Members

105

Accreditations

+ 1 more

Global Alliance in Management Education (CEMS)

European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)

Association of MBAs (AMBA)

All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

QS World University Rankings	#=56 By Subject(2025) #11 Full-time MBA Asia(2025) #65 Full-time MBA Global(2025) #48 Masters in Management(2025) #61-70 Masters in Business Analytics(2025)
NIRF	#5 Management(2024)
Business Today	#1 BT-MDRA Best B-School Survey(2023)
IIRF	#3 Overall(2024)
Outlook ICARE	#3 MBA (Government)(2024)
Financial Times	#67 Global MBA(2024) #56 Masters in Management(2024)

IIM C Courses and Fees 2025

Indian Institute of Management Calcutta offers 5 program(s).

PGDBA

Diploma

Tuition Fee

₹25,00,000 for 2 years

Duration

2 years

Specializations

General

Scholarships Available

MBAEx

Tuition Fee

₹31,00,000 per year (2024-25 fee)

Duration

1 years

Specializations

Organisational BehaviourBusiness Ethics and CommunicationEconomicsFinance & Control+6

Scholarships Available

PhD

Duration

4 years

Specializations

EconomicsFinance & ControlHuman Resource ManagementManagement Information Systems+5

Scholarships Available

MBA

Tuition Fee

₹27,00,000 for 2 years (2025-2027 batch fee)

Duration

2 years

Specializations

EconomicsFinance & ControlHuman Resource ManagementManagement Information Systems+5

Scholarships Available

Admission Criteria for programs at IIM C

Explore comprehensive admission criteria for all courses and programs offered at IIM C, including eligibility requirements, entrance exams, and seat intake details.

Degree	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam
PGDBA	Not specified	2 years	62	A candidate must hold a graduate/ postgraduate degree with 10 + 2 + 4 or 10 + 2 + 5 or 10 + 2 + 3 + 2, with at least 60% marks or CGPA 6.5 on a 10-point scale in the Qualifying Degree (i.e., B.Tech./ B.E./ M.Sc./ M.Com. or equivalent). One-year MBA will not be considered equivalent of M.Sc./ M.Com. OR Candidates with 10 + 3 (Engineering diploma) + 3 (lateral entry into B.E./ B.Tech.) with at least 60% marks or CGPA 6.5 on a 10-point scale in the Qualifying Degree (i.e., B.Tech./ B.E.), or with 10 + 2 + 4 (B.Sc.) with at least 60% marks or CGPA 6.5 on a 10-point scale in the Qualifying Degree (i.e., B.Sc.), or with qualified CA/CS/ICWA with at least 60% marks (Intermediate and Final examinations of the CA/CS/ICWA considered together). For SC/ ST and Person with Disabilities (PwD) category candidates, the qualifying marks for eligibility shall be 55% or CGPA 6.0 on a 10-point scale. Candidates, who are in the final year, are also eligible to apply provisionally provided they complete other academic requirements by the specified deadline.	PGDBA Admission Test
MBAEx	Organisational Behaviour Business Ethics and Communication Economics Finance & Control Human Resource Management Management Information Systems Marketing Management Operations Management Public Policy and Management Strategic Management	1 years	78	Bachelor''s degree (minimum 10+2+3 years of formal education) or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized university. At least 5 years of full-time post-qualification managerial/professional experience as on March 31 of the admission year.	GMAT
PhD	Economics Finance & Control Human Resource Management Management Information Systems Marketing Operations Management Organizational Behaviour Public Policy and Management Strategic Management	4 years	Not specified	First Class Master''s or Post graduate diploma (2 years) in any discipline with 60% marks AND a Undergraduate degree with 50% marks. OR CA qualification with a minimum of 50% marks or CS/CMA with minimum 55% marks, with B.Com degree. OR Engineering degree (4 years) with 6.5 CGPA or equivalent. OR Non-engineering candidates who have undergone 10+2+5 years program and a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate in either the Secondary or the Higher Secondary Examination of a Board (or equivalent). Final year students in Master’s or Bachelors degree can also apply.	CAT GMAT GRE GATE UGC-JRF (Relevant Subject)
MBA	Economics Finance & Control Human Resource Management Management Information Systems Marketing Operations Management Organizational Behaviour Public Policy and Management Strategic Management	2 years	Not specified	Bachelor''s degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC, ST, and PwD candidates) from a recognized university. Candidates appearing for the final year degree examination and those who have completed degree requirements and awaiting results can also apply provisionally.	CAT
PGPEX-VLM	Manufacturing Leadership Focus Manufacturing Management (ISI) Product Excellence (IIT Kanpur) Management (IIM Calcutta) Green Manufacturing Entrepreneurship Artificial Intelligence Industry 4.0 Internet of Things (IoT)	1 years	40	Graduate or Post-graduate Degree in any Discipline of Engineering from leading Engineering Colleges / Institutions. Minimum 4 and a half to Maximum 10 Years Full-time Post Qualification Work Experience as on February 28 of the admission year. Consistently first division/first class from school (Secondary Examination) Board examination level to graduation level.	VLMAT (Written Test) Personal Interview

Degree	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam
PGDBA	Not specified	2 years	62	A candidate must hold a graduate/ postgraduate degree with 10 + 2 + 4 or 10 + 2 + 5 or 10 + 2 + 3 + 2, with at least 60% marks or CGPA 6.5 on a 10-point scale in the Qualifying Degree (i.e., B.Tech./ B.E./ M.Sc./ M.Com. or equivalent). One-year MBA will not be considered equivalent of M.Sc./ M.Com. OR Candidates with 10 + 3 (Engineering diploma) + 3 (lateral entry into B.E./ B.Tech.) with at least 60% marks or CGPA 6.5 on a 10-point scale in the Qualifying Degree (i.e., B.Tech./ B.E.), or with 10 + 2 + 4 (B.Sc.) with at least 60% marks or CGPA 6.5 on a 10-point scale in the Qualifying Degree (i.e., B.Sc.), or with qualified CA/CS/ICWA with at least 60% marks (Intermediate and Final examinations of the CA/CS/ICWA considered together). For SC/ ST and Person with Disabilities (PwD) category candidates, the qualifying marks for eligibility shall be 55% or CGPA 6.0 on a 10-point scale. Candidates, who are in the final year, are also eligible to apply provisionally provided they complete other academic requirements by the specified deadline.	PGDBA Admission Test
MBAEx	Organisational Behaviour Business Ethics and Communication Economics Finance & Control Human Resource Management Management Information Systems Marketing Management Operations Management Public Policy and Management Strategic Management	1 years	78	Bachelor''s degree (minimum 10+2+3 years of formal education) or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized university. At least 5 years of full-time post-qualification managerial/professional experience as on March 31 of the admission year.	GMAT
PhD	Economics Finance & Control Human Resource Management Management Information Systems Marketing Operations Management Organizational Behaviour Public Policy and Management Strategic Management	4 years	Not specified	First Class Master''s or Post graduate diploma (2 years) in any discipline with 60% marks AND a Undergraduate degree with 50% marks. OR CA qualification with a minimum of 50% marks or CS/CMA with minimum 55% marks, with B.Com degree. OR Engineering degree (4 years) with 6.5 CGPA or equivalent. OR Non-engineering candidates who have undergone 10+2+5 years program and a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate in either the Secondary or the Higher Secondary Examination of a Board (or equivalent). Final year students in Master’s or Bachelors degree can also apply.	CAT GMAT GRE GATE UGC-JRF (Relevant Subject)
MBA	Economics Finance & Control Human Resource Management Management Information Systems Marketing Operations Management Organizational Behaviour Public Policy and Management Strategic Management	2 years	Not specified	Bachelor''s degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC, ST, and PwD candidates) from a recognized university. Candidates appearing for the final year degree examination and those who have completed degree requirements and awaiting results can also apply provisionally.	CAT
PGPEX-VLM	Manufacturing Leadership Focus Manufacturing Management (ISI) Product Excellence (IIT Kanpur) Management (IIM Calcutta) Green Manufacturing Entrepreneurship Artificial Intelligence Industry 4.0 Internet of Things (IoT)	1 years	40	Graduate or Post-graduate Degree in any Discipline of Engineering from leading Engineering Colleges / Institutions. Minimum 4 and a half to Maximum 10 Years Full-time Post Qualification Work Experience as on February 28 of the admission year. Consistently first division/first class from school (Secondary Examination) Board examination level to graduation level.	VLMAT (Written Test) Personal Interview

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Campus Gallery Of IIM C

Nearest Attractions at Indian Institute of Management Calcutta

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport

30-35 km

Pailan Haat Bus Stop

Approximately 1 km

Behala Chowrasta Railway Station

5.3 km

Bharat Sevashram Hospital

Approximately 1 km

Facilities Provided by Indian Institute of Management Calcutta

Academic Spaces

Main Academic Block Lecture Halls

Classrooms

Seminar Halls

Conference Rooms

Auditorium (The Audi)

Management Development Centre (MDC)

Accommodation for Parents

Tata Hall (Guest House)

Basic Services

Laundry Services & Washing Machines

ATM & Banking Facilities

Post Office

Daily Needs Store / Convenience Store

Housekeeping

Water Facilities

Disability Services

Library Section for Visually Impaired

Scholarships for Differently Abled Students

Food Options

Canteens & Cafeterias

Hostel Facilities

Ramanujan Hostel (Old Hostel)

Lake View Hostel (LVH)

New Hostel

Annexe Hostel

Tagore Hostel

White Hostel

IT Facilities

Campus-wide Wi-Fi & LAN Network

Central Computing Resources

Electronic Databases Access

Video Conferencing Facilities

Incubation Centers

Management Centre for Human Values (MCHV)

Centre for Development and Environment Policy (CDEP)

Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI)

Centre for Corporate Governance (CCG)

Laboratories

Computer Centre/Labs

Finance Lab

IIM Calcutta Case Research Center (IIMCCRC)

Library

Bidhan Chandra Roy Library (BC Roy Memorial Library)

Medical Facilities

Health Centre/Clinic

Recreational Areas

TV Rooms

Student Clubs & Societies

Campus Greenery & Lakes

Safety Security

24x7 Medical Facilities

Hostel Wardens

Sports Fitness

Sports Complex / Recreation Centre

Gymnasium

Alumni Sports Complex (Planned)

Student Help Desks

Student Council

Student Buddy Program

Grievance Mechanisms

Transport Services

Parking Facilities

Shuttle Services

Taxi Services Accessibility

Hear from the Students

Neel Kamal

Went to this Premier Institute for training. Stayed there for five days to attend training program. It will not be apropriate to mention about learned instructors and course as quality in every aspect were more then one can imagine. It was great to be there under guidance of such a expert Profs.

monika mishra

Amazing campus.. peaceful and filled with greenary.happy to be a part of the institute.. lovely experience so far ☺️I am happy to have the privilege of being a part of IIM Calcutta, and it is a transformative experience. The institution's rich legacy, esteemed faculty, and rigorous curriculum exceeded my expectations.IIM Calcutta is an exceptional choice for aspiring business leaders. Its strong reputation, academic rigor, and networking opportunities make it an ideal platform for growth.The institute's focus on research, innovation, and social responsibility aligns with modern business needs. I appreciate the emphasis on extracurricular activities, fostering holistic development.IIM Calcutta: Exceptional academics, networking, and career support.

Dr Jawahar Surisetti

The campus is green and has seven lakes . The buildings exude an old age charm . The campus is serene and conducive to academics

Imran Mohammad

It's a humongous campus spread over a large area. The class rooms and hostels are world class. There is a football ground, basketball courts and other sports facilities. The mess is very good.