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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.
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 |
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 |
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 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 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 |
This course suits students who want analytics, consulting or finance roles from a Kolkata management campus.
These are the official dates for the 2027 batch where available. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
Source: IMI Kolkata admission page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
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.
Source: IMI Kolkata fee table. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your test and profile. The cutoff ranges are shortlist ranges, not final admission promises.
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.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
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 pay, an easier cutoff.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
This page is AI assisted and human verified.
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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