Updated on 20th June 2024 | 4:02 pm | #IIMCalcutta
IIM Calcutta, also known as IIM C, is one of the leading B-schools in India, which ranks at number 3 as per the NIRF Ranking. Established in the year 1998 with a vision to promote post-graduation education, the institute is accredited by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and recognized as a premier management institute in India by the Ministry of Human Resources Development.
IIM Calcutta is renowned for pioneering education in the finance sector. Known for its 2-year MBA/PGP program, which accepts admission through CAT, IIM Calcutta has a qualifying cut-off of 85 percentile. However, candidates scoring 96-99 percentile or higher are eligible for calls from this college. The average package from IIM C can be counted as 35.1 LPA.
IIM Calcutta offers a diverse range of programs for postgraduate students, catering to the needs of both freshers and working professionals. It is not easy to receive a call from IIM C, but for students who are admitted to this B-school, it is a life-changing journey, as it is the only top IIM that focuses more on growth than attendance. The institute offers various postgraduate programs, including:
The fee structure at IIM Calcutta comprises multiple components, some of which are paid one-time while others are paid semester-wise. These components include tuition fees, caution deposits, and hostel and mess charges. All the CAT 2024 aspirants must pay this fee at the time of admission and then semester-wise.
Below is the course-wise breakup of the fee structure offered by IIM Calcutta:
Course Name |
One-Time Fee |
Tuition Fee |
MBA/PGDM |
NA |
INR 31 Lakh |
Executive MBA/PGDM |
INR 40,000 - INR 60,000 |
INR 13.5 Lakh - INR 31 Lakh |
IIM Calcutta follows a very hefty process for its admissions, which is definitely not an easy task to get into. Candidates who hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks are eligible to apply for the MBA program. The admission process at IIM Calcutta for the PGP (2022-24) will be carried out in the following stages.
Interested candidates will need to register for CAT and also apply to IIM Calcutta in the same form. The applicants will have to appear for CAT.
Candidates who have scored a percentile above the minimum cut-off in both sectional and overall will be shortlisted. The shortlisted candidates will be ranked based on their composite scores and will be shortlisted for the WAT-PI process. Subsequently, the shortlisted candidates will have to appear for the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI).
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.
IIM Calcutta considers both sectional and overall cutoff scores for the admission process. The cutoff for IIM Calcutta in 2023 was 99 percentile for general category students. The table below shows the minimum prescribed cutoffs for the preparation of the shortlist at IIM Calcutta:
Categories |
Quantitative Aptitude (QA) |
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) |
Verbal Reading & Comprehension (VRC) |
Overall Percentile |
General |
75 |
80 |
80 |
85 |
NC-OBC |
65 |
65 |
70 |
75 |
EWS |
65 |
65 |
70 |
75 |
SC |
60 |
60 |
65 |
70 |
ST |
55 |
55 |
55 |
65 |
PWD |
45 |
45 |
45 |
55 |
IIM Calcutta has recently released its placement reports for the year 2023. Based on this, we have incorporated a few statistics that can serve as a source of motivation and be useful for your future planning. Take a look at these stats to make an informed decision for your future.
Much like IIM Bangalore, in IIM Calcutta, the ratio of male to female students is in favor of males. Batch Size: 465
More than 60% of the students of the 2021-23 batch have a background in B.Tech followed by B.E. Given below is a breakup of the educational background of the batch.
At IIM Calcutta, the batch 2021-23 admission process reflects a balance between the number of freshers, students with under 2 years of experience, and those with more than 2 years of experience. Freshers take the lead by a slight difference of 2%. Given below is the breakdown of the same:
The placement reports released by IIM Calcutta have shown a significant increase, with the highest package reaching the crore mark. The following are the placement statistics for students in the 2021-23 batch.
Number of Placement Offers |
Highest Package |
Average Package |
Median Package |
573 |
INR 1.15 CPA |
INR 35.07 LPA |
INR 33.67 LPA |
Future planning is necessary if you're not just aiming for a 9-5 job, especially for those who want a return on their investment. Thus, one should have a clue about which sector of the market is booming in order to make wise decisions for the future. The number of offers made in the various sectors is mentioned below:
Sectors |
Number of Offers |
Percentage of Offers |
Consulting |
232 |
55.5% |
Finance |
86 |
|
Sales and Marketing |
52 |
23.4% |
General Management |
82 |
|
E-Commerce & Software Services |
- |
18.2% |
CAT aspirants should be aware of the leading companies in the corporate world to have a clear vision of where to land and what opportunities exist in the market. Getting into these companies isn't easy; it requires a good profile along with relevant experience.
Have a look at some of the top recruiting companies from IIM C's latest audited report for your reference:
Accenture Strategy |
Deloitte |
Microsoft |
HSBC |
Bank of America |
Barclays |
Essar Group |
KPMG |
BCG |
Aditya Birla |
Vedanta |
ITC |
Loreal |
Proctor & Gamle |
Adani Group |
One of the biggest strengths of IIMC is its world-renowned faculty. The institute has more than 80 permanent faculties and many visiting members from the industry and other reputed business schools. Faculty members at IIMC have had over 1000 papers published in leading international journals.
To receive a call from IIMC, one should achieve a CAT percentile of 98 and above, along with the following qualifying CAT cutoffs: Quantitative Aptitude (QA): 75 Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR): 80 Verbal Reading & Comprehension (VRC): 80 Overall Percentile: 85.
The highest package offered by IIM C is INR 1.5 CPA as of 2023 placement reports.
The fee for pursuing an MBA from IIM Calcutta as per 2024 is INR 31 LPA.