IMI Kolkata PGDM Analytics and Information Systems: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Total fees

INR 14.83 Lakhs

2 years, no hostel

Average pay

INR 13.06 LPA

PGDM batch 2023 to 2025

Cutoff

80%

CAT, General shortlist

Placement rate

100%

PGDM batch placed

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 exam you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 07Will your score get you in?Score ranges by test and profile 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 PGDM Analytics

IMI Kolkata offers a two-year, full-time PGDM in Analytics and Information Systems through the PGDM major and minor track. The course is taught on campus over six trimesters. IMI Kolkata is AICTE approved, NBA accredited, AMBA accredited, AIU equivalent to MBA and NIRF ranked #42 in Management 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 14.83 Lakhs, after leaving out the refundable deposit. Admission uses CAT, XAT, CMAT or GMAT scores, followed by a personal interview. The intake is 180 seats. The latest PGDM batch averaged INR 13.06 LPA and 100% of students were placed.

IMI Kolkata PGDM Analytics Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 18.53 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 14.83 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 12.08 Lakhs. You pay the course fee in six parts across two years. IMI fixes the fee for the 2026 to 2028 batch. Hostel and mess are added by room type. The security deposit is separate and comes back when you leave.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 12.08 Lakhs	Per trimester x 6, INR 2.01 Lakhs a trimester
Learning materials	INR 1.05 Lakhs	Per trimester x 6, INR 17,500 a trimester
Student activities and welfare	INR 43,000	Per trimester x 6, about INR 7,167 a trimester
Library and information resources	INR 75,000	Per trimester x 6, INR 12,500 a trimester
IT infrastructure	INR 32,000	Per trimester x 6, about INR 5,334 a trimester
Alumni life membership fee	INR 20,000	One time, in year 1
Security deposit	INR 15,000	One time, returned when you leave
Hostel and mess	INR 3.70 Lakhs	Per year x 2, INR 1.85 Lakhs a year
Total, no hostel	INR 14.83 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 18.53 Lakhs	Full course

IMI Kolkata PGDM Analytics Admission Dates

CAT registration ends on 20 Sep 2026, and CAT is on 29 Nov 2026. XAT closes on 6 Dec 2026 and is on 3 Jan 2027. Keep each scorecard ready, because IMI uses the test score first. Interviews are expected in Feb 2027. Classes are expected to start in Jul 2027.

Event	Date	Status
CAT registration, last date to apply	3 Aug 2026 to 20 Sep 2026	Over
CAT exam	29 Nov 2026	Confirmed
XAT registration, last date to apply	15 Jul 2026 to 6 Dec 2026	Confirmed
XAT exam	3 Jan 2027	Confirmed
CMAT registration, last date to apply	Oct 2026	Tentative
CMAT exam	7 Feb 2027	Confirmed
Shortlist and personal interview	Feb 2027	Tentative
Final offer letters	Apr 2027	Tentative
Admission fee, last date	Apr 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Jun 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Jul 2027	Tentative

IMI Kolkata PGDM Analytics Eligibility

You need a bachelor degree with 50% marks and a valid CAT, XAT, CMAT or GMAT score. Final-year students can apply too. They must give proof by 30 Sep 2026 for the 2026 to 2028 batch. IMI shortlists on the test score first, then checks your interview and past marks.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	Bachelor degree in any stream
Marks	50% marks or equal grade
Exam	CAT, XAT, CMAT or GMAT score
Final-year student	Allowed, with proof by 30 Sep 2026
Sponsored student	Company letter at the interview step

IMI Kolkata PGDM Analytics Admission Process

IMI shortlists students on CAT, XAT, CMAT or GMAT scores. You apply online and pay INR 2,250. IMI then calls selected students for a personal interview. The final offer uses your test score, interview, past marks, work experience and other profile points. If you miss the fee date in the offer letter, you lose the seat.

Step	What you do
1. Write the test	Use CAT, XAT, CMAT or GMAT
2. Apply online	Fill the IMI Kolkata form and pay INR 2,250
3. Check shortlist	IMI calls selected students for interview
4. Give interview	Carry marksheets and work papers if asked
5. Accept offer	Pay the first fee part by the offer letter date

IMI Kolkata PGDM Analytics Cutoff

The General CAT call score is around 80% and CMAT is around 85%. These are shortlist ranges, not a final seat promise. IMI also reads the interview, past marks and work record. A higher score is safer, especially if your graduation marks are close to 50%.

Exam	Call score range	Round and year
CAT	80% to 85%	General, 2025 trend
XAT	80% to 85%	General, 2025 trend
CMAT	85% to 90%	General, 2025 trend
GMAT	550 to 600	General, 2025 trend

IMI Kolkata PGDM Analytics Placements

The latest PGDM batch averaged INR 13.06 LPA and the median pay was INR 12.82 LPA. The placement rate was 100%. The highest offer was INR 16.42 LPA. Analytics students use the same placement pool, with roles in analytics, consulting, finance, marketing and operations.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 13.06 LPA
Median pay	INR 12.82 LPA
Highest offer	INR 16.42 LPA
Batch placed	100%
Roles	Analytics, consulting, finance, marketing and operations

IMI Kolkata PGDM Analytics Scholarships

Three main schemes can cut the fee by INR 66,000 to INR 12.08 Lakhs. The IMI EWS tuition waiver gives the biggest help. AICTE Swanath gives INR 1 Lakh over two years. State minority support can give up to INR 66,000 over two years. Each scheme needs income papers and renewal after year 1.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
IMI EWS tuition waiver	Family income below INR 8 Lakhs	INR 12.08 Lakhs tuition waiver
AICTE Swanath	Orphan, Covid ward or defence ward	INR 1 Lakh over the course
West Bengal minority merit cum means	Minority student in a professional course	Up to INR 66,000 over the course
West Bengal post-matric support	SC, ST or OBC student under the income rule	Fee support as approved

IMI Kolkata PGDM Analytics Ranking

The table shows #42 for NIRF 2025 and NAAC B+ with CGPA 2.6. Its PGDM is AICTE approved, NBA accredited, AMBA accredited and AIU equivalent to MBA. NIRF uses filed data. Accreditation checks the course, systems and learning records.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF Management	2025	#42
NAAC	2024	B+ and CGPA 2.6
NBA	2026	PGDM accredited
AMBA	2022 to 2027	Accredited

IMI Kolkata PGDM Analytics Course Structure

The course has six trimesters. The first three trimesters teach the core, including Quantitative Techniques, Data Pre-processing and Visualization, and Business Analytics. Electives start in the last three trimesters. Students can choose Management Information System and Analytics as one area.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Core management, Quantitative Techniques and Business Analytics
Year 2	Electives from Management Information System and Analytics
Projects	Summer internship and live project work
Classes	Daily classes of 60 minutes, with some weekends

IMI Kolkata PGDM Analytics Hostel and Campus

IMI Kolkata hostel and mess cost starts at INR 3.70 Lakhs for two years in the lowest listed room type. Hostel stay is mandatory. After admission fee payment, the Admission Office sends a room preference form. Rooms are allotted by availability, so submit the form early.

Item	Detail
Lowest hostel and mess cost	INR 3.70 Lakhs for two years
Twin sharing AC	INR 4.50 Lakhs for two years
Single AC room	INR 5 Lakhs for two years
Allotment	Room preference form after admission fee payment

Should you pick PGDM Analytics at IMI Kolkata?

This course suits students who want analytics, consulting or finance roles from a Kolkata management campus.

Pick it if:

You want analytics roles: the PGDM track lists Analytics and Product Management, and placements cover analytics, consulting and finance roles.

You need hostel sorted: hostel stay is mandatory, and the room form comes after your admission fee payment.

You want the fee back fast: the average pay is INR 13.06 LPA against INR 14.83 Lakhs fees.

You have a CAT score near 80%: keep the form ready, because the interview and past marks still decide the offer.

Skip it if:

You want a pure data degree: this is a management diploma with analytics electives, not a full data science course.

You cannot stay in hostel: IMI says hostel is mandatory, and the lowest two-year hostel cost is INR 3.70 Lakhs.

You need a low fee: the base fee is INR 14.83 Lakhs before hostel, so check the EMI first.

You miss the offer fee date: the offer letter sets the first payment date, and late payment can cost the seat.

Counsellor's advice

If your goal is analytics in a management role, take it after checking the hostel cost. If you want coding work, pick a tech course.

PGDM Analytics Eligibility▾

Degree marks: you need a bachelor degree with at least 50% marks or equal grade.

Entrance test: you need a valid CAT, XAT, CMAT or GMAT score.

Final year: you can apply, but you must give proof of passing by 30 Sep 2026.

Sponsored seats: company sponsored students need a company letter at the interview step.

Foreign student: you need a valid passport and a GMAT score accepted by IMI.

PGDM Analytics Admission Process▾

Write a test: take CAT, XAT, CMAT or GMAT before you submit the form.

Apply online: create an account, fill the IMI Kolkata form and pay INR 2,250.

Check shortlist: IMI calls students using test score, past marks and profile details.

Give interview: attend the personal interview and carry original marksheets for checks.

Accept offer: pay the first fee part by the offer letter date, or you lose the seat.

PGDM Analytics Admission Dates 2027

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

2027-29 Batch2028-30 Batch

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

Over

3 Aug 2026 to 20 Sep 2026

CAT registration, last date to apply

Last date to apply was 20 Sep 2026. Late forms were not taken.

Confirmed

29 Nov 2026

CAT exam

This score is used for the IMI shortlist.

Confirmed

15 Jul 2026 to 6 Dec 2026

XAT registration, last date to apply

Submit the XAT form by 6 Dec 2026 if you use this score.

Confirmed

3 Jan 2027

XAT exam

The XAT score can be used with the IMI form.

Tentative

Oct 2026

CMAT registration, last date to apply

Expected to open in Oct 2026. Check the NTA notice.

Confirmed

7 Feb 2027

CMAT exam

Use this score if CAT or XAT is weaker.

Tentative

Feb 2027

Shortlist and personal interview

IMI calls selected students for the interview step.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Final offer letters

The offer letter tells you the first fee date.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Admission fee, last date

You lose the seat if the first fee part is missed.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Reporting and document check

Bring originals for the admission office check.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Classes start

Hostel preference is taken before classes start.

Tentative

Aug 2027

CAT registration, last date to apply

Expected around the same month as this year.

Tentative

Nov 2027

CAT exam

Expected on the last Sunday of the month.

Tentative

Jul 2027 to Dec 2027

XAT registration, last date to apply

Expected to close in early Dec 2027.

Tentative

Jan 2028

XAT exam

Expected in the first week of Jan 2028.

Tentative

Oct 2027

CMAT registration, last date to apply

Expected after the test body posts its notice.

Tentative

Feb 2028

CMAT exam

Expected near the same month as this cycle.

Tentative

Feb 2028

Shortlist and personal interview

Expected after the exam scores are ready.

Tentative

Apr 2028

Final offer letters

Expected in the first half of Apr 2028.

Tentative

Apr 2028

Admission fee, last date

Expected within days of the offer letter.

Tentative

Jun 2028

Reporting and document check

Expected before hostel preference is collected.

Tentative

Jul 2028

Classes start

Expected in the first week of Jul 2028.

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

IMI Kolkata PGDM Analytics Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. The 2026 to 2028 fee is used until the new fee is out. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee

Per trimester × 6, INR 2.01 Lakhs a trimester

INR 12.08 Lakhs

Learning materials

Per trimester × 6, INR 17,500 a trimester

INR 1.05 Lakhs

Student activities and welfare

Per trimester × 6, INR 7,167 a trimester

INR 43,000

Library and information resources

Per trimester × 6, INR 12,500 a trimester

INR 75,000

IT infrastructure

Per trimester × 6, INR 5,334 a trimester

INR 32,000

Alumni life membership fee

One time, in year 1

INR 20,000

Security deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 15,000

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess

Per year × 2, INR 1.85 Lakhs a year

INR 3.70 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 14.83 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + learning + campus fees, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 18.53 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + learning + campus fees + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 25,004

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

88%

average first-year pay INR 13.06 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 31,243

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

70%

average first-year pay INR 13.06 LPA vs the full fee

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

Will your score get you a call from IMI Kolkata?

Pick your test and profile. The cutoff ranges are shortlist ranges, not final admission promises.

Test

CATXATCMATGMATGrad marks

Profile

Strong profileThin profile

CAT · strong profile

85% and above: yes, you have a safer call range.

80% to 84%: almost there. The interview and past marks matter more here.

Below 80%: not safe this year. Use another test score if it is higher.

CAT · thin profile

90% and above: yes, you have a safer call range.

80% to 89%: almost there. The interview and past marks matter more here.

Below 80%: not safe this year. Use another test score if it is higher.

XAT · strong profile

85% and above: yes, you have a safer call range.

80% to 84%: almost there. The interview and past marks matter more here.

Below 80%: not safe this year. Use another test score if it is higher.

XAT · thin profile

90% and above: yes, you have a safer call range.

80% to 89%: almost there. The interview and past marks matter more here.

Below 80%: not safe this year. Use another test score if it is higher.

CMAT · strong profile

90% and above: yes, you have a safer call range.

85% to 89%: almost there. The interview and past marks matter more here.

Below 85%: not safe this year. Use another test score if it is higher.

CMAT · thin profile

92% and above: yes, you have a safer call range.

85% to 91%: almost there. The interview and past marks matter more here.

Below 85%: not safe this year. Use another test score if it is higher.

GMAT · strong profile

600 score and above: yes, you have a safer call range.

550 score to 599 score: almost there. The interview and past marks matter more here.

Below 550 score: not safe this year. Use another test score if it is higher.

GMAT · thin profile

620 score and above: yes, you have a safer call range.

550 score to 619 score: almost there. The interview and past marks matter more here.

Below 550 score: not safe this year. Use another test score if it is higher.

Graduation marks

60% and above: yes, you have a safer call range.

50% to 59%: almost there. The interview and past marks matter more here.

Below 50%: not safe this year. Use another test score if it is higher.

Graduation marks

65% and above: yes, you have a safer call range.

50% to 64%: almost there. The interview and past marks matter more here.

Below 50%: not safe this year. Use another test score if it is higher.

EDITOR'S NOTE

IMI does not give one fixed cutoff. Treat 80% in CAT or XAT as a call range, then check interview, past marks and work record before you pay.

IMI Kolkata PGDM Analytics Scholarship Calculator

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

IMI Kolkata PGDM Analytics 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.

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INR 14.83 Lakhs

tuition + campus fees

INR 14.83 Lakhs

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Average paylatest batch

INR 13.06 LPA

PGDM batch

INR 14.35 LPA

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Placement rateshare of batch placed

100%

PGDM batch placed

100%

Same placement

95%

5 points lower

95%

5 points lower

Not published

100%

Same placement

CutoffCAT score, General

80%

shortlist range

75%

5 points lower

85%

5 points higher

70%

10 points lower

60%

20 points lower

65%

15 points lower

SeatsPGDM intake

180

approved intake

180

Same seats

180

Same seats

180

Same seats

120

60 fewer

240

60 more

In short

If you want the IMI name with a higher average pay, compare the Bhubaneswar call closely. If Kolkata location matters more, this page's course is still close on fee and seats.

In short

If you want a more selective CAT call, MDI Murshidabad is tougher. If cost and placement rate matter more, IMI Kolkata stays the easier pick.

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If you need a lower fee, Praxis is lighter on cost. If average pay is your main test, IMI Kolkata has the stronger number.

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If your budget is tight, Calcutta Business School costs much less. If you want published pay and placement strength, IMI Kolkata gives clearer numbers.

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If you want more seats and a lower fee, Globsyn is easier to reach. If pay is the main test, IMI Kolkata is ahead.

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

FAQs on IMI Kolkata PGDM Analytics

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is IMI Kolkata PGDM Analytics worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you want analytics or consulting roles from a management campus. The base fee is INR 14.83 Lakhs and the latest average pay is INR 13.06 LPA, so the fee can come back in about one working year. Check the EMI first if a loan will pay it.

Should I take this course if my CAT score is near 80%?▾

Yes, you can apply, but do not treat 80% as a final seat promise. IMI also checks the interview, past marks and work record. Keep another test score ready if XAT or CMAT is stronger, and use the score checker above before you pay.

What job can I get after PGDM Analytics at IMI Kolkata?▾

You can target analytics, consulting, finance, marketing and operations roles. The latest PGDM batch averaged INR 13.06 LPA and the median pay was INR 12.82 LPA. Pick this course if you want management roles that use data, not a pure coding job.

Who should skip this course at IMI Kolkata?▾

Skip it if you want a pure data science degree or cannot stay in hostel. IMI says hostel stay is mandatory, and the lowest two-year hostel and mess cost is INR 3.70 Lakhs. If those points do not fit you, choose a course with lower living cost.

Is this course better for analytics or finance?▾

It suits both, but analytics is clearer for this page because the course track names Analytics and Management Information Systems. Finance and Capital Markets is another career track. Choose analytics if you like data work, dashboards and business problem solving. Choose finance if markets and credit roles interest you more.

Is the hostel cost worth adding?▾

Add it only after counting the full cost. The lowest hostel and mess option adds INR 3.70 Lakhs for two years, taking the total to INR 18.53 Lakhs. Hostel is mandatory, so ask which room type is available before you pay the first fee part.

Will I get placed if I am not in the top group?▾

Most students did get placed, because the reported placement rate is 100%. The median pay is INR 12.82 LPA, close to the average of INR 13.06 LPA. Still, keep your grades clean, take live projects seriously and start interview practice before the placement process.

Should I wait one year for a higher CAT score?▾

Wait only if you can improve a lot. The course already takes CAT, XAT, CMAT and GMAT, so one weak test need not end your chance. If your score is near 80% and your profile is strong, apply and see the interview call first.

Is IMI Kolkata right for higher studies later?▾

Yes, if you keep strong grades and use the analytics projects well. The PGDM is AIU equivalent to MBA, and the programme is AICTE approved and NBA accredited. For a later research degree, save project work, internships and faculty references from the course.

Can I pay the IMI Kolkata PGDM fee in parts?▾

Yes. The 2026 to 2028 fee table breaks the course fee into six parts across two academic years. The first part is due by the offer letter date. Plan for hostel and mess too, because the lowest listed two-year hostel cost is INR 3.70 Lakhs.

Can I get a scholarship for this course?▾

Yes, if you meet the scheme rules. IMI lists an EWS tuition waiver for family income below INR 8 Lakhs, up to 5% seats. AICTE Swanath can give INR 1 Lakh over two years. Use the scholarship calculator above and confirm papers with the admission office.

What should I check before accepting the offer?▾

Check three things before you pay. First, confirm your room type and hostel cost. Second, compare the INR 14.83 Lakhs base fee with the INR 13.06 LPA average pay. Third, read the refund rule, because only some money comes back after classes start.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

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