IMI Kolkata Fellowship Marketing: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Alipore, KolkataEstd 2011NAAC Grade B+ 2.6

4.1

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Total fees

INR 6.89 Lakhs

4 years, no hostel

Average pay

INR 4.44 LPA

year 1 stipend support

Cutoff

proposal and interview score

Placement rate

100%

full fee waiver support

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe marks and proposal you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the form to registration 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 07Will your score get you in?Selection ranges by category and route 08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About IMI Kolkata FPM Marketing

IMI Kolkata offers a four-year, full-time FPM Marketing with 10 seats through an online form and research proposal. The course is taught on campus through course work, proposal defence and guided research. The institute is AICTE approved and stands #96 in Collegedunia's Management ranking 2025 and #42 in NIRF Management 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.89 Lakhs, and INR 12.89 Lakhs with hostel and living cost. You apply with a 5000-word proposal, past marks and papers. The selection score line used here is 70. Full-time scholars get INR 4.44 LPA in first-year stipend support and 100% fee waiver support.

IMI Kolkata FPM Marketing Fees

The full course costs INR 6.89 Lakhs without hostel and INR 12.89 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 4 Lakhs. You pay the fee heads over four years as the college asks. The reading material and library fee is INR 2.06 Lakhs. The security deposit comes back when you leave.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 4 Lakhs	Full course
Reading material and library fee	INR 2.06 Lakhs	Full course
Alumni association fee	INR 18,000	One time
Security deposit	INR 25,000	One time, returned when you leave
Registration fee	INR 40,000	One time
Total, no hostel	INR 6.89 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 12.89 Lakhs	Full course

IMI Kolkata FPM Marketing Admission Dates

The 2027 batch form is open from 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Nov 2026. Proposal checks start on 7 Dec 2026 and classes start on 15 Jul 2027. Keep the research proposal, mark sheets and fee receipt ready for registration.

Event	Date	Status
FPM application, last date to apply	1 Sep 2026 to 30 Nov 2026	Confirmed
Research proposal check	7 Dec 2026	Confirmed
Shortlist for presentation	5 Jan 2027	Confirmed
Research presentation and interview	31 Jan 2027 to 20 Feb 2027	Confirmed
Final selection and allotment	10 Apr 2027	Confirmed
Registration fee payment, last date	25 Apr 2027	Confirmed
Document check and registration	10 Jun 2027	Confirmed
Classes start	15 Jul 2027	Confirmed

IMI Kolkata FPM Marketing Eligibility

The table asks for a first class master degree, 55% marks from secondary level and a research proposal. You can also apply with CA, ICWA or CS and 55% aggregate. Final-year students can apply, but they must give final papers when IMI asks.

Requirement	What you need
Master degree	First class in management, economics, commerce, humanities or allied areas
Professional route	CA, ICWA or CS with 55% aggregate
Past marks	55% from secondary level to the qualifying degree
Proposal	Research proposal up to 5000 words

IMI Kolkata FPM Marketing Admission Process

The process has four steps: form, proposal check, presentation and interview. You fill the online form and upload the proposal first. IMI shortlists you from your proposal and past marks. If you miss the fee date after selection, you lose the seat.

Step	What you do
1. Fill form	Upload papers and the research proposal
2. Proposal check	IMI reads the topic and past marks
3. Presentation	Explain the research plan to the panel
4. Interview	Answer questions and pay the fee after selection

IMI Kolkata FPM Marketing Cutoff

The open route selection score used here is 70 and the sponsored route score is 75. These are guide scores for the proposal and interview route. The real call depends on the proposal quality, past marks and seat count.

Route	Selection score	Stage and year
Open	70	Final list, 2025
Sponsored	75	Final list, 2025
Working scholar	65	Final list, 2025
Reserved	60	Final list, 2025

IMI Kolkata FPM Marketing Placements

Full-time scholars get INR 4.44 LPA in first-year stipend support and 100% fee waiver support. The stipend rises after year 2. Marketing research, teaching and analytics roles fit this course better than a quick corporate job.

Metric	Value
Year 1 stipend support	INR 4.44 LPA
Year 3 stipend support	INR 5.04 LPA
Fee waiver support	100%
Research grant	INR 1 Lakh
Best-fit roles	Research, teaching and analytics

IMI Kolkata FPM Marketing Scholarships

The full-time FPM fee waiver cuts up to INR 6.06 Lakhs from the course fee. The contingency grant is INR 1 Lakh. You must keep good academic progress, because the college links support to progress each year.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Full-time FPM fee waiver	Full-time scholar with good progress	INR 6.06 Lakhs
Monthly stipend	Full-time scholar with good progress	INR 4.44 LPA in years 1 and 2
Contingency grant	Research needs approved by IMI	INR 1 Lakh

IMI Kolkata FPM Marketing Ranking

The college has #96 in Collegedunia's Management ranking 2025 and #42 in NIRF Management 2025. It also has AICTE approval. Rankings help you judge the school, but the proposal fit matters more for FPM.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
Collegedunia Management ranking	2025	#96
NIRF Management	2025	#42
Approval	2025	AICTE approved

IMI Kolkata FPM Marketing Course Structure

Year 1 has course work and research method classes. Year 2 moves to proposal defence, and years 3 and 4 focus on thesis work. You work with a guide and present research progress at fixed points.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Course work and research methods
Year 2	Proposal defence and deeper reading
Year 3	Data work and thesis chapters
Year 4	Thesis writing and final defence

IMI Kolkata FPM Marketing Hostel and Campus

Hostel and mess is INR 4 Lakhs and living cost is INR 2 Lakhs for four years. The campus is in Kolkata, so research scholars can meet firms, attend talks and use the library network. Hostel rooms are limited and outstation scholars should ask early.

Item	Detail
Hostel and mess	INR 4 Lakhs over four years
Living cost	INR 2 Lakhs over four years
City	Kolkata business and research network
Campus support	Library, databases and faculty guide

Should you pick FPM Marketing at IMI Kolkata?

This course suits students who want doctoral research in marketing and can work on one topic for four years.

Pick it if:

You want marketing research: Kolkata gives access to firms, talks and field data for consumer studies.

You need scholar support: full-time scholars get the fee waiver and monthly stipend after good progress.

Your proposal is ready: IMI shortlists from the 5000-word proposal, so a clear topic helps you get called.

You want fee support: the waiver covers most of the INR 6.89 Lakhs fee before hostel cost.

Skip it if:

You want a quick job: this course fits research, teaching and analytics more than campus hiring.

Your topic is still unclear: the panel checks the proposal first, so a weak topic can stop the call.

You need fixed hostel space: hostel rooms are limited, so outstation scholars must ask early.

You cannot wait four years: the degree needs course work, proposal defence and a thesis before final award.

Counsellor's advice

Take this seat if your proposal is clear and you want research. If you want a fast job, pick a job-focused course.

FPM Marketing Eligibility▾

Master degree: First class in management, economics, commerce, humanities or an allied area.

Professional route: CA, ICWA or CS with 55% aggregate can apply.

Past marks: You need 55% marks from secondary level to the qualifying degree.

Proposal: Submit a research proposal of up to 5000 words with the form.

FPM Marketing Admission Process▾

Apply online: Fill the form and upload marks, papers and the research proposal.

Proposal check: IMI shortlists students from the proposal and past marks.

Present topic: Explain the research plan to the panel and answer questions.

Pay fee: Pay the registration fee by the date in the offer letter or you lose the seat.

Register: Bring original papers for document check before course work starts.

FPM Marketing Admission Dates 2027

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These are the expected dates for the 2027 batch. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.

2027 Session2028 Session

The 2028 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2027.

Confirmed

1 Sep 2026 to 30 Nov 2026

FPM application, last date to apply

Last date to apply is 30 Nov 2026. Late forms are not taken.

Confirmed

7 Dec 2026

Research proposal check

The admission team checks your topic and research plan.

Confirmed

5 Jan 2027

Shortlist for presentation

The shortlist decides who presents the research plan.

Confirmed

31 Jan 2027 to 20 Feb 2027

Research presentation and interview

You explain your proposal and meet the interview panel.

Confirmed

10 Apr 2027

Final selection and allotment

The letter names your seat and the date the fee is due.

Confirmed

25 Apr 2027

Registration fee payment, last date

You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 25 Apr 2027.

Confirmed

10 Jun 2027

Document check and registration

Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.

Confirmed

15 Jul 2027

Classes start

Course work starts on campus after registration.

Tentative

Sep 2027

FPM application, last date to apply

Expected to follow the same month as this year.

Tentative

Dec 2027

Research proposal check

Expected after the form window closes.

Tentative

Jan 2028

Shortlist for presentation

Expected in the first half of the month.

Tentative

Feb 2028

Research presentation and interview

Expected on campus or online.

Tentative

Apr 2028

Final selection and allotment

Expected before the registration fee date.

Tentative

Apr 2028

Registration fee payment

Expected about two weeks after selection.

Tentative

Jun 2028

Document check and registration

Expected before course work starts.

Tentative

Jul 2028

Classes start

Expected in the middle of the month.

Source: IMI Kolkata admission page and fee structure. Confirm on the official site before you act.

IMI Kolkata FPM Marketing Fees 2027

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This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.

Tuition fee

Full course, as published

INR 4 Lakhs

Reading material and library fee

Full course, as published

INR 2.06 Lakhs

Alumni association fee

One time, in year 1

INR 18,000

Security deposit

One time, returned when you leave

INR 25,000

Registration fee

One time, at admission

INR 40,000

Add hostel + living

Hostel and mess

Per year × 4, INR 1 Lakh a year

INR 4 Lakhs

Living cost

Per year × 4, INR 50,000 a year

INR 2 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 6.89 Lakhs

4 years · tuition + research fees, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 12.89 Lakhs

4 years · fee + hostel + living cost

Education loan EMI

INR 11,621

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

64%

average first-year pay INR 4.44 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 21,738

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

34%

average first-year pay INR 4.44 LPA vs the full fee

Source: IMI Kolkata FPM fee structure. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you a call from IMI Kolkata?

Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges show this course's proposal and interview guide scores.

IMI Kolkata FPM Marketing Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Scholar type

Full timeWorkingReservedSponsored

Annual family income

Below 2.5L2.5L to 8LAbove 8L

Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

Full-time FPM fee waiver

INR 2 Lakhs

IMI Kolkata

Paid across the course when academic progress stays good.

Who qualifies: full-time scholars with good progressApply with admission form

Not eligible on your answers

Research support grant

INR 40,000

IMI Kolkata

Paid for research needs after the guide approves the plan.

Who qualifies: any scholar with an approved research needApply by Oct 2026

Not eligible on your answers

IMI Kolkata FPM Marketing vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to IMI Kolkata. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

Compare with

IMI New DelhiIMI BhubaneswarLBSIMXIM UniversityMDI Gurgaon

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IMI Kolkata

Kolkata

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IMI New Delhi

New Delhi

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IMI Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar

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LBSIM Delhi

New Delhi

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XIM University

Bhubaneswar

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MDI Gurgaon

Gurgaon

Total fees4 years, no hostel

INR 6.89 Lakhs

tuition + research fees

INR 8 Lakhs

INR 1.11 Lakhs more

INR 5.50 Lakhs

INR 1.39 Lakhs less

INR 6.40 Lakhs

INR 49,000 less

INR 7.50 Lakhs

INR 61,000 more

INR 7.20 Lakhs

INR 31,000 more

Average payannual scholar support

INR 4.44 LPA

year 1 stipend

INR 4.80 LPA

INR 0.36 LPA more

INR 4.20 LPA

INR 0.24 LPA less

INR 4 LPA

INR 0.44 LPA less

INR 4.50 LPA

INR 0.06 LPA more

INR 4.30 LPA

INR 0.14 LPA less

Placement ratefee waiver support

100%

full-time scholars

100%

Same placement

100%

Same placement

100%

Same placement

100%

Same placement

100%

Same placement

Closing rankproposal and interview score

final list guide

5 places easier

5 places tougher

2 places tougher

2 places easier

10 places tougher

SeatsFPM cohort

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5 more

2 fewer

Same seats

2 more

10 more

ROIsupport vs the full fee

64%

on INR 4.44 LPA

60%

4 points lower

76%

12 points higher

63%

1 points lower

60%

4 points lower

60%

4 points lower

In short

If you want the older Delhi network and can pay more, compare IMI New Delhi closely. If fee control matters more, IMI Kolkata stays stronger on cost.

In short

If you need a lower fee, IMI Bhubaneswar is lighter on cost. If you want Kolkata access for marketing research, keep IMI Kolkata higher.

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If the Delhi location matters, LBSIM can be useful. If scholar support and the IMI system matter more, take IMI Kolkata.

In short

If you want a bigger scholar group, XIM University has more seats. If lower fee matters, IMI Kolkata is the safer pick.

In short

If brand recall is your first need, MDI Gurgaon is strong. If fee support matters more, IMI Kolkata keeps the cost lower.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on IMI Kolkata FPM Marketing

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is FPM Marketing at IMI Kolkata worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you want doctoral research and can use the stipend support. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.89 Lakhs, and full-time scholars get INR 4.44 LPA in first-year support. Check the guide fit before you pay, because a weak topic hurts more than the fee.

Should I take this seat if my proposal score is near 70?▾

Yes, but only with a clear proposal. The guide score on this page is 70, and IMI also reads past marks and the 5000-word proposal. Keep the topic narrow, name the method clearly and ask the admission office if a marketing guide is free.

What job does this course lead to?▾

It mainly leads to research, teaching and analytics roles. The course gives stipend support of INR 4.44 LPA in the first year, but it is not a quick job course. Take it if you want a thesis and academic work, not only a corporate role.

Who should skip this course?▾

Skip it if you want a fast job or if your research topic is still unclear. The course takes four years and needs proposal defence, data work and thesis writing. Pick a job-focused management course if you need salary growth sooner.

Is IMI Kolkata right for marketing research?▾

Yes, if your topic can use firms, field data or consumer work in Kolkata. The course is full-time and gives library, database and faculty guide support. Before you join, match your topic with a faculty area and ask who can guide it.

Should I wait a year and apply again?▾

Wait only if your proposal is weak this year. The fee is INR 6.89 Lakhs and the 2027 cycle gives time till 30 Nov 2026 to apply. If your topic and papers are ready, apply now and improve the proposal before the presentation.

Is the stipend enough to manage the fee?▾

It helps, but it does not cover every cost. Full-time scholars get INR 4.44 LPA in first-year support and fee waiver support, while hostel and living can take the total to INR 12.89 Lakhs. Use the fee toggle above before taking a loan.

Can working students take this course?▾

Yes, if they meet the academic rules and can handle the research load. A professional route such as CA, ICWA or CS with 55% aggregate can apply. Ask the admission office about attendance and guide meetings before you pay the registration fee.

How do I get admission to FPM Marketing?▾

Fill the online form, upload papers and submit the research proposal. IMI shortlists students from the proposal and past marks, then calls them for presentation and interview. Pay the registration fee only after the offer letter names the date and seat.

What is the full fee for the course?▾

The full four-year fee is INR 6.89 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and living cost, it is INR 12.89 Lakhs. The fee block above shows each head, and the switch shows what living cost adds.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

Yes. The official fee table splits the fee by year, so the whole amount is not due at once. You still must pay each due amount by the date IMI gives, or you can lose the seat after selection.

Do scholarships reduce the full fee?▾

Yes, for full-time scholars with good progress. The fee waiver can cut a large part of the fee, and the scholarship calculator uses INR 6.89 Lakhs as the fee base. Confirm the support letter with IMI before you count it in your plan.

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Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 1, 2026

IMI Kolkata: 1 Answered Question

Can you please rank these B-schools: IBS Hyderabad, IMI Kolkata, IMT Nagpur, Bimtech (PGDM IB Course), SIMS Pune, Amity Noida?

Rashi SrivastavPGDM Marketing & Operations Management, Institute of Management Technology, Nagpur (2018)

Many coaching institutes publish many different rankings of B schools across the country every year based on several different parameters. Which in most situations aren’t reliable and trustworthy. But the Times ranking or Career Launcher ranking is more realistic and based on practical parameters. According to these rankings, the preference order of the institutes is as follows.

SIMS Pune (Symbiosis tag, good average package)
IMT N (IMT tag and brand value, good placement, good faculty, and campus life)
IMI K (Decent placement)
BIMTECH (Location factor)
Amity Noida (Brand value, beautiful campus)
IBS H (More number of students, only location advantage)

The table below gives a brief overview of the institutes in the question.

Institution	Average CTC	Course Fee
SIMS Pune	9.2 LPA	9.20 lakhs
IMT N	7.94 LPA	12.1 lakhs
IMI K	10.25 LPA	12.41 lakhs
BIMTECH	8.13 LPA	12 lakhs
Amity Noida	4.5 LPA	6.80 lakhs
IBS H	7.97 LPA	14.04 lakhs