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Master of Business Administration
Postgraduate · Full-time
- Duration
- 2 yrs
- Seats
- 413
- Fee/yr
- ₹10L
Exam: CAT, GMAT
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Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
KolkataAutonomous (IIM Act, 2017)Government
About IIM Calcutta
IIM Calcutta was the first Indian Institute of Management, set up in 1961. Its flagship MBA programme is known for its strength in finance, analytics and consulting. The Joka campus spans a large green area on the southern edge of Kolkata.
- India's first IIM
- Flagship two-year MBA
- Admission via CAT + WAT/PI
- Residential Joka campus
Quick Facts
- Established
- 1961
- Accreditation
- Institute of National Importance
- Intake (approx.)
- ~475 seats
- Affiliation
- Autonomous (IIM Act, 2017)
Courses
Programmes listed on the platform for the current admission cycle.
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Doctoral Programme in Management
Doctoral · Full-time
- Duration
- 5 yrs
- Seats
- 30
- Fee/yr
- Stipend
Exam: CAT, GMAT
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Eligibility
| Programme | Eligibility | Exam |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) and a valid entrance test score. | CAT, GMAT |
| PhD Management | Master's degree with at least 55% marks, or a four-year bachelor's degree with a strong academic record, plus a valid test score. | CAT, GMAT |
Fees
Indicative tuition fees. Hostel, mess and one-time charges are extra.
| Programme | Duration | Fee / year | Total fee | Application fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | 2 yrs | ₹9,95,000 | ₹19,90,000 | ₹2,500 |
| PhD Management | 5 yrs | Stipend | — | ₹2,500 |
Admissions
Open applications and the admission process for this cycle.
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MBA
- Deadline
- 7 Nov
- Fee
- ₹2,500
- Exam
- CAT
- Eligibility
- 50%+ in 12th
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PhD Management
- Deadline
- 20 Nov
- Fee
- ₹2,500
- Exam
- CAT
- Eligibility
- 55%+ in 12th
Admission process
- 1Register and fill the online application form
- 2Pay the application fee
- 3Appear for CAT
- 4Shortlisting for Written Ability Test / Personal Interview
- 5Merit list and seat allocation
- 6Document verification and fee payment
- 7Admission confirmation
Verify on the official portal
Always verify admission requirements and application instructions on the official college portal before applying.
Important Dates
- 1
Registration — PhD ManagementNow
29 Sept – 20 Nov
- 2
Registration — MBANow
7 Oct – 7 Nov
- 3
Application Deadline — MBA
7 Nov 2026
- 4
Application Deadline — PhD Management
20 Nov 2026
- 5
Entrance Exam — MBA
23 Nov 2026
- 6
Entrance Exam — PhD Management
6 Dec 2026
- 7
Result — MBA
21 Dec 2026
- 8
Counselling — MBA
27 Dec – 8 Jan
Placements
₹154.4 LPA
Highest package
₹26 LPA
Average package
₹23.9 LPA
Median package
96%
Placement rate
Recruiters (sample)
McKinsey & CompanyBCGGoldman SachsAmazonHindustan UnileverAccenture Strategy
Sample figures for the 2025 season, shown for illustration. Refer to the institution's official placement report.
Facilities
- Library
- Wi-Fi Campus
- Auditorium
- Incubation Centre
- Case Rooms
- Sports Complex
- Cafeteria
- Medical Centre
- Gym
- Transport
Hostel
Hostel available
BoysGirlsSeparate hostels for men and women with mess, Wi-Fi, common rooms and 24x7 security. Allotment is subject to availability and distance criteria.
Indicative hostel fee: ₹75K / year
Frequently Asked Questions
Most programmes at IIM Calcutta admit students through CAT (and GMAT for some programmes). Check each programme's form page on Forms ka Funda for eligibility, dates and the official application link.
Webinars
Oct25
Live webinar
From CAT Score to IIM Shortlists
Rahul Khanna · MBA Specialist
7:00 PM IST · 75 min3,560 registered
Last updated: 24 Sept 2026 Source: Official admission brochure Report incorrect info
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Rohan Das
AspirantAdmission· 7 days agoHow much weight does work experience carry in the shortlisting criteria?
Aditi Menon
AlumniExperience· 21 days agoThe finance electives and the investment club were the highlights for me. The campus is huge — get a cycle.