Overview
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.
Course & Fee
IMI Kolkata 2 2-year Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (AICTE approved) is designed to prepare students for careers in industry across functional areas. The programme equips students with strong conceptual skills to manage businesses in an integrated manner. The emphasis is on developing a holistic manager with a vision to take on the challenges of the future.
The programme is approved by AICTE and accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and internationally by AMBA.
| Course Information | Admission Details | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Program Type | MBA/PGDM | Fees | Rs. 16.81 Lakhs |
| Duration | 24 Month | Seats | 180 |
| Mode of Study | Full Time | Exam Accepted | CAT, CMAT, XAT, GMAT |
| Type | Residential | Application Status | OpenApply Now |
| Placement Details | |
|---|---|
| Average Salary | Rs. 12.48 Lakhs |
| Median Salary | Rs. 12.12 Lakhs |
| Highest Salary | Rs. 20.38 Lakhs |
| Batch Placed | 100 % |
| Admission Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Entrance Exam Score | √ |
| Academic Performance | √ |
| Personal Interview (PI) | √ |
| Work Experience | √ |
| WAT | x |
| Others | √ |
Admissions
Admission Process for Candidates for MBA at IIM Calcutta is through CAT. The admission of the candidates for admission to the MBA at IIM Calcutta 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:
- The candidate must have appeared and scored the minimum required percentile in CAT. Candidates are short-listed for PI round which is conducted in many cities
- Candidates are shortlisted 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
- After the PI round, IIM Calcutta will award weightages to various parameters and admission offers are made by IIM Calcutta to successful candidates.
- The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in CAT, performance in PI round, academics, diversity, work experience among others
How to Apply
- For IIM Calcutta MBA admission, the applicant should Register and apply for CAT exam by paying the requisite application fee for the exam.
- On the page 4 of CAT application form, you need to select IIM Calcutta MBA and other programs and select the interview city.
- Your application for IIM Calcutta admission is submitted.
- You do not need to apply and pay separately for IIM Calcutta Admission.
- 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
Selection Process
- All the shortlisted candidates are eligible to participate in Final selection round for admission to IIM Calcutta
- For the candidates who have appeared in PI-WAT round, a composite score for final selection will be derived using the parameters and the corresponding weights as given below. This composite score will be used for preparation of category-wise merit list for final selection.
Selection Criteria Weightages
| Criteria | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Entrance Exam Score | 30% |
| Personal Interview (PI) | 48% |
| Academic Diversity | 6% |
| Work Experience | 8% |
| Writing Ability Test (WAT) | 8% |
Important Dates
IMI Kolkata accepts CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT score for admission to its PGDM programme. Apart from submitting application for IMI Kolkata admission and scoring well in CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT 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, GMAT
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.
IMI Kolkata PGDM How to Apply
After applying for at least one of the MBA entrance exams, you need to apply for IMI Kolkata admission. The application process is online and application fee is Rs. 2250 which can be paid online.
Selection Process
IMI Kolkata PGDM Final Selection is based on the Personal Assessment round, which may have components like Essay Writing and Personal Interview. 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.
Important Dates
| Event | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Application Opens | September 15, 2025 | December 12, 2025 |
Placements
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
Placement Highlights
| Year | Average Salary | Median Salary | Highest Salary | Batch Placed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ₹12.5 Lakh | ₹12.1 Lakh | ₹20.4 Lakh | 100% |
| 2023 | ₹10.4 Lakh | ₹10.0 Lakh | ₹14.0 Lakh | 100% |
IMI Kolkata Sector Wise Placements
Consulting and BFSI have emerged as the top recruiting sectors at IMI Kolkata. Sector-wise placements 2024 at IMI Kolkata are shared below:
| Sector | Percentage of IMI Kolkata students Placed |
|---|---|
| Consulting | 27% |
| BFSI | 23% |
| IT/ITES | 15% |
| FMCG/FMCD | 12% |
| Manufacturing & Automobile | 9% |
| Others | 14% |
Infrastructure
IMI Kolkata campus is equipped with the newest technology to ensure that the students receive a world class environment to harness their capabilities. The centrally air-conditioned academic complex consists of spacious lecture halls, the Computer Centre, Conference Room, RPG Auditorium, Library, Faculty Chambers and Administrative Offices. All lecture halls have access to latest presentation equipment such as DLP Multimedia Projectors, Laptop Notebook Computers, Internet and Intranet Connectivity and a State-of-the-Art Sound System providing for a unique/wholesome complete classroom experience.
IMI Kolkata has set up a state-of-the-art Bloomberg Finance Lab powered by four Bloomberg Terminals which provides real time information on various financial instruments. IMI-Kolkata has four Centres of Excellence in the areas of Financial Markets, Retail, Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility, Asian Studies and Consumer Studies.
IMI Kolkata Library and Information Service offers access to a wide range of both printed and electronic sources. The LIS supports the diverse information needs of Students, Faculty, Researchers, and staff through the provision of high quality Information resources and services. The library is fully automated with wide range of stock covering all aspects of business and management, and related areas such as economics, accounting, finance, the behavioral sciences and information technology with substantial collection of reference books.
The Computer Center features nine servers (Dell, HP) running the most recent versions of Windows Server and Unix. The campus is Wi-Fi connected and has a network of more than 400 computers, enabling mobile computing in all areas.
IMI Kolkata is a fully residential campus with the fully furnished Hostel accommodation for PGDM students. Ample facilities for indoor and outdoor games and recreation activities are available inside the campus including Cricket, Basketball, Volleyball, Chess, Carrom, Table Tennis, Pool and Foosball. The well equipped health centre, Gym and other facilities take care of students fitness.
Reviews
IMI Kolkata Students, past and present, review their institute and rate it on key parameters of Campus life, Faculty, Learning Experience, Placements among others.
Ranking
IMI Kolkata and IIM Calcutta are the only two B-schools in Kolkata 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).
NIRF Management Rankings
Rank Overview
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 42 |
| 2024 | 56 |
| 2023 | 70 |
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60 and 50 (B and C), Tughlakabad Institutional Area, Behind Batra Hospital Delhi
