IMI Kolkata offers a four-year, full-time Fellow Programme in Management in Strategic Management. The course is taught on campus through 33 first-year credits, research seminars and thesis work. The institute has AICTE approval, AMBA accreditation and #42 in NIRF Management 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.89 Lakhs, while regular full-time scholars get a 100% waiver on tuition and library fee. Admission is through the online form, a research proposal, a presentation and a personal interview. The institute lists Strategic Management electives under Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Full-time scholars get INR 4.44 LPA in stipend in years 1 to 2, and the course has no campus placement promise.
The full course costs INR 8.89 Lakhs with hostel support and INR 6.89 Lakhs without hostel. The tuition fee is INR 4 Lakhs. You pay the fee year wise across four years. Regular full-time scholars get a waiver on tuition and library fee. The refundable security deposit comes back when you leave.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 4 Lakhs | Per year across 4 years |
| Reading material, computer and library fee | INR 2.06 Lakhs | Per year across 4 years |
| Alumni life membership | INR 18,000 | One time |
| Registration fee | INR 40,000 | One time |
| Security deposit | INR 25,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel support estimate | INR 2 Lakhs | INR 50,000 a year, 4 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 6.89 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 8.89 Lakhs | Full course |
The 2027 FPM calendar is not out yet and these rows follow the 2026 cycle. The form is expected to close in Feb 2027 and classes are expected to start in Jul 2027. You should keep the proposal, marksheets and work papers ready before the form closes.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application form opens | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Application form, last date to apply | 28 Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| Research proposal upload | 28 Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| Shortlist for presentation | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| Presentation and personal interview | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| Final admission offer | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| Registration fee payment, last date | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
You need a Master's degree with First Class or an equivalent degree in a listed field. Final-year students can also apply. The college checks your past marks and your research proposal before the interview.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | Master's degree or equivalent |
| Marks | First Class |
| Fields | Management, economics, engineering, commerce, social science or humanities |
| Final-year rule | Final-year students can apply |
| Proposal | A research abstract on the planned topic |
IMI Kolkata shortlists students on the online form, documents and research proposal. You then present the proposal and sit for the interview. If selected, you pay the first amount and bring original papers for document check.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Fill the form | Submit the online FPM form |
| 2. Upload documents | Add marksheets and the research proposal |
| 3. Present proposal | Explain the planned research area |
| 4. Interview | Answer academic and research questions |
| 5. Join | Pay the first amount and bring documents |
There is no published exam cutoff for this course. A strong profile starts at 80 on the shortlist score used here. The interview and proposal matter because the college says final selection follows past academics and proposal review.
| Category | Shortlist score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| Strong profile | 80 and above | Research proposal and interview, 2026 |
| Almost there | 70 to 79 | Research proposal and interview, 2026 |
| Not ready | Below 70 | Research proposal and interview, 2026 |
FPM does not promise campus placement, but full-time scholars get INR 4.44 LPA stipend in years 1 to 2. The PGDM placement report shows INR 12.02 LPA average and INR 12.48 LPA median for management hiring.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| FPM stipend, years 1 to 2 | INR 4.44 LPA |
| FPM stipend, years 3 to 4 | INR 5.04 LPA |
| Contingency grant | INR 1 Lakh |
| PGDM average pay | INR 12.02 LPA |
| PGDM median pay | INR 12.48 LPA |
Regular full-time scholars get the biggest support, with INR 6.06 Lakhs taken off the course fee. The stipend adds INR 4.44 LPA in the first two years. The grant gives INR 1 Lakh for research costs after course work.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| FPM fee waiver | Regular full-time scholars | INR 6.06 Lakhs |
| Monthly stipend, years 1 to 2 | Full-time scholars in good academic standing | INR 4.44 LPA |
| Monthly stipend, years 3 to 4 | Full-time scholars in good academic standing | INR 5.04 LPA |
| Contingency grant | Scholars after course work | INR 1 Lakh |
IMI Kolkata is #42 in NIRF Management 2025 and has AMBA accreditation for 2022 to 2027. It is also NAAC accredited and an AACSB associate member. These ranks and approvals matter more than a general listing page.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Management | 2025 | #42 |
| AMBA | 2022 to 2027 | Accredited |
| NAAC | 2024 | Accredited |
| AACSB | 2026 | Associate member |
Year 1 has 33 credits, including research methods, managerial statistics and stream courses. Strategic Management sits under Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. You move from course work to seminars, reviews and thesis work.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Research methods, statistics and stream courses |
| Year 2 | Credit seminars and research paper work |
| Year 3 | Thesis work and review meetings |
| Year 4 | Pre-synopsis, final thesis and defence |
Limited subsidised hostel support may be available for outstation scholars. Off-campus room cost is handled by the scholar. The campus is in Alipore, Kolkata, so libraries, firms and academic events are easier to reach.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Campus | 2/4C Judges Court Road, Alipore |
| Hostel | Limited subsidised rooms may be available |
| Off-campus stay | Scholars arrange it themselves |
| Research access | Digital libraries, databases and faculty mentorship |
This course suits students who want research work and can live with a scholar stipend.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: IMI Kolkata FPM page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.
Source: IMI Kolkata FPM page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your profile type. The cutoff range is a guide for proposal and interview readiness.
Trust the proposal more than a score. IMI Kolkata says the final call follows past marks, proposal review, presentation and interview.
Answer the questions. The result is an estimate to confirm with IMI Kolkata.
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
Tap a college to see it next to IMI Kolkata. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher stipend, an easier cutoff.
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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.
The table below gives a brief overview of the institutes in the question.
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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 |
This list and ranking are unbiased based solely on reasons that are practical, realistic, and are only facts combined with different student reviews.
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