Is CAT mandatory for IIM Calcutta MBA admission 2027?

Yes. CAT 2026 is the only accepted entrance exam for IIM Calcutta PGP MBA admission in the 2027-29 batch. GMAT, XAT, and other exams are not accepted for this programme. GMAT is accepted only for the MBA Executive (MBAEx) programme.

What CAT percentile is needed for IIM Calcutta WAT-PI shortlist?

The minimum eligibility cutoff for General category is 85 percentile overall, with sectional minimums of VARC 80, DILR 80, and QA 75. However, the competitive threshold to actually receive a WAT-PI call is typically 98 to 99 percentile for General candidates. Cutoffs vary by profile, academic record, and batch composition.

How is the IIM Calcutta MBA shortlist decided?

Stage II shortlisting uses a composite score of 85 points: CAT Score (56), Class 12 marks (15), Class 10 marks (10), and Gender Diversity (4 points for female and transgender candidates). Candidates are ranked by this score. Those above the threshold receive a WAT-PI call.

What is the IIM Calcutta WAT-PI selection process?

IIM Calcutta uses a Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). There is no Group Discussion. The WAT is a structured essay on a given topic, typically 20 minutes long. The PI is conducted by a panel of three interviewers covering academics, work experience, and current affairs. The final merit score is out of 100: PI (48), CAT (30), Work Experience (8), WAT (8), and Academic Diversity (6).

Is work experience required for IIM Calcutta PGP MBA?

No. Work experience is not mandatory for the PGP MBA. Freshers and candidates with zero experience are eligible to apply. However, work experience carries 8 points in the final 100-point composite. Candidates without experience may face a more rigorous academic and aptitude focus during the PI.

What is the total MBA fee at IIM Calcutta?

The total PGP MBA fee for the general category is INR 27,00,000 for the full two-year programme. NRI candidates pay INR 57,20,000. Fees are subject to revision. Visit iimcal.ac.in for the latest confirmed figures.

Does IIM Calcutta offer direct or management quota admission?

No. IIM Calcutta does not offer a management quota or direct admission. All seats are filled through merit and the colleges own CAT-based selection process. NRI and overseas candidates have a separate application route but also go through a merit-based evaluation.

What GMAT score is needed for IIM Calcutta MBA Executive?

A valid GMAT score is mandatory for the MBAEx programme. Candidates in successful prior batches typically had GMAT scores in the 650 to 730 range. Online GMAT scores have not been accepted in recent batches. Verify the latest GMAT format acceptance on iimcal.ac.in before applying.

Can final-year students apply for IIM Calcutta MBA admission?

Yes. Final-year bachelors degree students can apply and take CAT 2026. The condition is that they must complete all degree requirements, including examinations and result declaration, by June 30, 2027. Admission is conditional until the final degree certificate and mark sheet are submitted.

What scholarships are available at IIM Calcutta for MBA students?

About 70% of IIM Calcutta PGP MBA students receive some financial support. The Need-Based Financial Assistance (NBFA) covers 25% to 100% of tuition for students with family income below INR 8,00,000 per year. Corporate scholarships from Aditya Birla, OP Jindal, and others are also available. SC and ST students are eligible for government scholarships as per applicable norms.

IIM Calcutta MBA : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Total fees

INR 27 Lakhs

2 years, hostel included

Average pay

INR 36 LPA

Class of 2026, MBA batch

CAT cutoff

85 percentile

OPEN minimum, CAT 2025 overall

Placement rate

100%

Class of 2026 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 degree and exam you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting 05Admission DatesThis session's calendar and next year's estimate 06FeesThe full course cost with and without mess 07Will your score get you a call?Cutoff percentiles for every category 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 IIM Calcutta MBA

IIM Calcutta offers a two-year, full-time MBA on its fully residential Joka campus in Kolkata. It opened in 1961 as the first IIM in India and holds AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS accreditation. About 480 seats are filled each year through CAT, then a written test and an interview. The full course fee is INR 27 Lakhs, and that amount covers the hostel room and study material. For the 2026-28 batch the OPEN cutoff was 85 percentile overall, with section cutoffs on top. The Class of 2026 was placed in full, at an average pay of INR 36 LPA and a highest home offer of INR 1.45 Crore.

IIM Calcutta MBA Fees

You pay the programme fee in six term parts. It covers tuition, the hostel room and study material. The caution money comes back when you leave. Mess and food are charged on top.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Programme fee	INR 27 Lakhs	Full course, in six term parts
Caution deposit	INR 20,000	One time, comes back when you leave
Mess and food	INR 1.80 Lakhs	INR 90,000 a year, 2 years
Total, no mess	INR 27 Lakhs	Full course
Total with mess	INR 28.80 Lakhs	Full course

IIM Calcutta MBA Admission Dates

The 2026-28 cycle is over and classes started in Jun 2026. The CAT 2026 form is open from 3 Aug 2026 to 15 Sep 2026 for the next batch. Watch the exam date after that.

Event	Date	Status
CAT 2025 registration, last date to apply	1 Aug 2025 to 13 Sep 2025	Over
CAT 2025 exam	30 Nov 2025	Over
CAT 2025 result and scorecard	24 Dec 2025	Over
Shortlist for the written test and interview	8 Jan 2026	Over
Written test and interview rounds	Feb 2026 to Apr 2026	Over
Final offer and seat acceptance	May 2026	Over
First term fee payment	Jun 2026	Over
Reporting and document check	Jun 2026	Over
Classes start	Jun 2026	Over

IIM Calcutta MBA Eligibility

You need a full bachelor's degree and a valid CAT score. Final-year students may apply and finish the degree later. Work experience is not needed.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	A bachelor's degree of three years or more
Degree marks	50%; 45% for SC, ST and PwD
Exam	A valid CAT score, no other test
OPEN cutoff	85 overall, 80 VARC, 80 DILR and 75 QA
Final-year students	May apply; the degree must be finished before you join
Work experience	Not needed; it adds up to 8% of the final score

IIM Calcutta MBA Admission Process

One exam, one shortlist and one interview day decide the seat. The interview carries far more weight than the exam, so students who stop preparing after CAT lose the seat here.

Step	What you do
1. Write CAT	Sit for CAT in November and beat your category cutoff
2. Clear stage 1	Meet the overall cutoff and all three section cutoffs
3. Get shortlisted	Class 10 and Class 12 marks and diversity points are added to your CAT score
4. Sit for the written test and interview	The interview is 48% of the final score and the written test 8%
5. Take the offer	Accept it, pay the first term part and report with your papers

IIM Calcutta MBA Cutoff

These are the lowest CAT 2025 percentiles that let your file be read for the 2026-28 batch. The percentile that actually earns a call is much higher.

Category	Overall percentile	Section percentiles
OPEN	85	80 VARC, 80 DILR, 75 QA
EWS	75	70 VARC, 65 DILR, 65 QA
NC-OBC	75	70 VARC, 65 DILR, 65 QA
SC	70	65 VARC, 60 DILR, 60 QA
ST	65	55 in each section
PwD	55	45 in each section

IIM Calcutta MBA Placements

The Class of 2026 was placed in full. Consulting made the most offers, and finance came next. Two hundred and two companies took part, sixty one of them for the first time.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 36 LPA, Class of 2026
Median pay	INR 35 LPA
Highest home offer	INR 1.45 Crore
Highest overseas offer	INR 1.10 Crore
Batch placed	100%
Offers made	542 offers to 458 students
Consulting share	38% of offers

IIM Calcutta MBA Scholarships

Money off comes from three places: need based help from the institute, merit awards paid by companies, and central schemes for reserved categories. You apply after the offer letter.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Need Based Financial Assistance	Family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	25% to 100% of the fee
Aditya Birla Scholarship	Merit, any category	INR 1.75 Lakhs in each year
OP Jindal Scholarship	Top ten students of year 1	INR 1.50 Lakhs, one time
Government schemes for SC and ST	As per government rules	Applied for on the National Scholarship Portal

IIM Calcutta MBA Ranking

The institute sits inside the top ten of the NIRF management list, but it has slipped over the last two years. It was the first school in India to hold all three global accreditations.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF Management	2025	#7
NIRF Management	2024	#5
Global accreditation	Held	AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS

IIM Calcutta MBA Seats and Intake

The batch is one of the largest among the older IIMs. Seats are shared out under the government reservation rules.

Item	Detail
MBA seats	About 480 a year
Students placed in 2026	458 students
Reservation	Government rules for SC, ST, NC-OBC, EWS and PwD
Selection stages	Three: cutoff check, shortlist, then the interview day

IIM Calcutta MBA Hostel and Campus

The campus is fully residential, so a hostel room is part of the deal and not a separate choice. Joka sits at the south edge of the city.

Item	Detail
Campus	135 acres at Joka, south Kolkata
Hostel	Compulsory; the room is part of the programme fee
Mess and food	Charged on top of the programme fee
Campus type	Fully residential, every student lives on campus

Should you pick MBA at IIM Calcutta?

This course suits students who want a consulting or finance job and can live on a campus at the south edge of Kolkata for two years.

Pick it if:

You want a consulting or finance job: consulting took 38% of the offers here and finance came next.

You want the hostel settled from day one: the Joka campus is fully residential and the room is part of the programme fee.

Your family can pay only in parts: the fee is taken in six term parts across the course, not in one go.

You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.

Skip it if:

You are counting on the 85 percentile cutoff: it only lets your file be read, and a call in most years needs much more.

You want a campus inside the city: Joka sits at the south edge of Kolkata, so a trip to town takes time.

You judge a course by its NIRF place: this one sits at #7 in management and has slipped over the last two years.

You will not prepare for a written test and interview: together they carry more weight than your CAT score in the final call.

Counsellor's advice

If your call comes, work on the interview first: it carries almost half the final score, so a middling CAT score can still win the seat. Ask the aid office about need based help before you pay the first part.

MBA Eligibility▾

Degree needed: A bachelor's degree of three years or more, in any subject.

Degree marks: 50% in the degree. 45% for SC, ST and PwD students.

Exam needed: A valid CAT score. IIM Calcutta takes no other test for this course.

Percentile cutoff: OPEN needs 85 overall, with 80 VARC, 80 DILR and 75 QA.

Final-year students: You may apply, but the degree must be finished before you join.

MBA Admission Process▾

Write CAT: CAT (the common entrance test for the IIMs) is held once a year, in November.

Clear stage 1: Beat the overall percentile cutoff for your category and all three section cutoffs.

Get shortlisted: Your Class 10 and Class 12 marks and diversity points are added to your CAT score.

Sit for the interview day: The interview is 48% of the final score and the written test 8%. CAT is only 30%.

Take the offer: Accept the offer, pay the first term part of the fee, then report with your papers.

MBA Admission Dates 2026

These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 for the next batch, which comes in through CAT 2026.

2026 Session2027 Session

The full 2027 calendar is not out yet. The CAT 2026 dates are official; the rest are estimates based on 2026.

Over

1 Aug 2025 to 13 Sep 2025

CAT 2025 registration

Last date to apply was 13 Sep 2025. Late forms were not taken.

Over

30 Nov 2025

CAT 2025 exam

One test day in three sessions across the country.

Over

24 Dec 2025

CAT 2025 result and scorecard

The scorecard is the only score IIM Calcutta reads.

Over

8 Jan 2026

Shortlist for the written test and interview

Only shortlisted students went to the next stage.

Over

Feb 2026 to Apr 2026

Written test and interview rounds

One interview day for each shortlisted student.

Over

May 2026

Final offer and seat acceptance

You lost the seat if you did not accept the offer in time.

Over

Jun 2026

First term fee payment

The first term part was due before joining in Jun 2026.

Over

Jun 2026

Reporting and document check

Originals were checked on campus at Joka.

Over

Jun 2026

Classes start

Hostel rooms were given out in the days before this.

Confirmed

3 Aug 2026 to 15 Sep 2026

CAT 2026 registration

Last date to apply is 15 Sep 2026. The form does not open again.

Confirmed

4 Nov 2026

CAT 2026 admit card

You download it from the CAT site with your login.

Confirmed

29 Nov 2026

CAT 2026 exam

One test day in three sessions across the country.

Tentative

Jan 2027

CAT 2026 result and scorecard

Expected about six weeks after the test.

Tentative

Jan 2027

Shortlist for the written test and interview

Expected within days of the result.

Tentative

Feb 2027 to Apr 2027

Written test and interview rounds

Expected in the same months as this year.

Tentative

May 2027

Final offer and seat acceptance

Expected in the same month as this year.

Tentative

Jun 2027

First term fee payment

Expected to be due before joining.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Reporting and document check

Expected on campus, with originals.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Classes start

Expected in the same month as this year.

Source: CAT 2026 notification and IIM Calcutta admission policy. Confirm on the official site before you act.

IIM Calcutta MBA Fees 2026

This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add mess and food.

Programme fee

Full course, as published. It covers tuition, the hostel room and study material.

INR 27 Lakhs

Caution deposit Refundable

One time, comes back when you leave.

INR 20,000

Add mess and food

Mess and food

Per year × 2, INR 90,000 a year

INR 1.80 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 27 Lakhs

2 years · programme fee only, mess not added

Total course fee

INR 28.80 Lakhs

2 years · programme fee + mess and food

Education loan EMI

INR 45,524

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

133%

average pay INR 36 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 48,559

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

125%

average pay INR 36 LPA vs the full fee

Source: IIM Calcutta MBA fee notice for the 2026-28 batch. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your CAT score get you a call from IIM Calcutta?

Pick your category. Each row is a cutoff range built from the published CAT percentiles for the 2026-28 batch.

IIM Calcutta MBA Scholarship Calculator

Pick your family income to see what you can claim. The result is an estimate, so confirm it with the aid office.

Annual family income

Up to INR 8 LakhsAbove INR 8 Lakhs

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

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

Need Based Financial Assistance

INR 6.75 Lakhs

IIM Calcutta student aid office

Need based help. It cuts 25% to 100% of the fee, so your own amount can be larger. This card counts the lowest step of 25%.

Who qualifies: family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply after your offer letter

Not eligible on your answers

Aditya Birla Scholarship

INR 3.50 Lakhs

Aditya Birla Group

Merit award of INR 1.75 Lakhs in each of the two years. It is open to every category.

Who qualifies: merit, any category and any incomeApply by Oct in year 1

Not eligible on your answers

OP Jindal Scholarship

INR 1.50 Lakhs

O.P. Jindal Group

One time merit award in year 2 for the top ten students of year 1.

Who qualifies: top ten of year 1, any categoryApply by Aug in year 2

Not eligible on your answers

No scheme matches these answers. Ask the aid office about paying in parts and about education loans.

Estimated total waiver

INR 11.75 Lakhs

Your net course fee: INR 15.25 Lakhs

Estimated total waiver

INR 5 Lakhs

Your net course fee: INR 22 Lakhs

IIM Calcutta MBA vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to IIM Calcutta. Blue marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

Compare with

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IIM Calcutta

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IIM Ahmedabad

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IIM Bangalore

Bengaluru

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IIM Lucknow

Lucknow

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IIM Kozhikode

Kozhikode

Total fees2 years, hostel included

INR 27 Lakhs

programme fee, mess not added

INR 27.50 Lakhs

INR 50,000 more

INR 26 Lakhs

INR 1 Lakh less

INR 20.75 Lakhs

INR 6.25 Lakhs less

INR 23.50 Lakhs

INR 3.50 Lakhs less

Average paylatest batch placed

INR 36 LPA

Class of 2026

Not published

INR 35.35 LPA

INR 0.65 LPA less

INR 32.3 LPA

INR 3.7 LPA less, Class of 2025

INR 28.18 LPA

INR 7.82 LPA less, Class of 2025

Placement rateshare of the batch placed

100%

Class of 2026

100%

Same rate, Class of 2026

Not published

100%

Same rate, Class of 2026

100%

Same rate, Class of 2025

CAT cutoffOPEN minimum, overall percentile

2026-28 batch

10 more, so its cutoff is harder to clear

Same cutoff

5 more, so its cutoff is harder to clear

Same cutoff

SeatsMBA seats a year

480

one of the largest batches

385

95 fewer

412

68 fewer

436

44 fewer

375

105 fewer

NIRF rankManagement, 2025

national list

6 places higher

5 places higher

2 places higher

4 places higher

In short

IIM Ahmedabad costs a little more and sits at the top of the NIRF list, but its cutoff is tougher to clear. If both call you, take IIM Ahmedabad; if only IIM Calcutta calls, take this seat.

In short

IIM Bangalore charges INR 1 Lakh less and pays about the same. If you clear both cutoffs, choose on the city and the sector you want, because the fee gap is small.

In short

IIM Lucknow is the cheapest seat here and takes more students, but it pays less on average. If money is the deciding point, take IIM Lucknow; if you want the higher pay, stay with IIM Calcutta.

In short

IIM Kozhikode is cheaper and sits four places higher on the NIRF list, but its average pay is much lower. If you want the pay, take IIM Calcutta; if you want the lower fee, take IIM Kozhikode.

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

FAQs on IIM Calcutta MBA

Short answers to what students ask before they apply.

How do I get admission to the MBA at IIM Calcutta?▾

You need a CAT score that clears the cutoff for your category. IIM Calcutta then builds a shortlist from your CAT score, your Class 10 and Class 12 marks and diversity points. Shortlisted students sit for a written test and an interview. The final offer comes from all of these together.

What is the full fee for the course?▾

The full course fee is INR 27 Lakhs for the two years. It covers tuition, the hostel room and study material. Mess and food are charged on top, about INR 1.80 Lakhs over the course. The caution deposit of INR 20,000 comes back when you leave.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

Yes. The fee is taken in six term parts across the two years, so it is never due in one go. Many students also take an education loan against the offer letter.

What CAT percentile do I need?▾

For the 2026-28 batch the OPEN cutoff was 85 percentile overall, with 80 VARC, 80 DILR and 75 QA. Reserved categories have lower cutoffs. Clearing the cutoff only lets your file be read; the percentile that earns a call is much higher.

Is the hostel compulsory?▾

Yes. The Joka campus is fully residential and every MBA student lives on campus. The room is already part of the programme fee, so there is no separate hostel charge. You pay for mess and food yourself.

Which scholarships can cut this fee?▾

The calculator above lists the schemes this course takes. Need based help from the institute is the largest one and goes to students whose family income is up to INR 8 Lakhs a year. Two merit awards are open to the whole batch.

What is the average pay after this MBA?▾

The Class of 2026 was placed in full at an average pay of INR 36 LPA. The median was INR 35 LPA and the highest home offer was INR 1.45 Crore. Consulting made the most offers and finance came next.

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Content Curator | Updated on - Sep 4, 2026

IIM Calcutta: Students' Opinion

AI-Generated Summary based on 71 Reviews

IIM Calcutta's admission process begins with the CAT exam, followed by shortlisting for a Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). Interviews are conducted by faculty and alumni, focusing on goals and knowledge. Final results are announced by April. The faculty is highly respected, with expertise in Finance, Operations, and Organizational Behavior. The MBA program spans two years, costing approximately Rs. 25 lakh, excluding mess fees. Fees are split across six semesters, with financial aid available for families earning less than Rs.

8 lakh annually. Scholarships are offered by organizations like Aditya Birla and OP Jindal. Students can access loans easily. IIM Calcutta boasts a 100% placement rate, with the latest cycle attracting 172 companies, offering 520 positions. The highest domestic CTC was INR 1.15 crore, with an average package of INR 34.2 lakhs. Major sectors include Consulting, BFSI, Marketing, and IT, with firms like McKinsey, BCG, and Amazon recruiting. Summer internships are also highly successful, offering an average stipend of INR 1.5 lakhs per month.

The program promises a strong return on investment through high salary packages and robust placement opportunities.

By Collegedunia’s Personal AI

IIM Calcutta: 11 Answered Questions

What was the batch profile of PGDBA Course at IIM Calcutta?

Epil Gagrai

The intake for the PGDBA program at IIM Calcutta is 60 students with a gender ratio of around 8% females and 92% males. The batch includes both freshers and students with work experience. The majority of the students have work experience of 1-2 years in areas like Engineering, Manufacturing, IT, Consulting & Analytics, BFSI, Healthcare, etc.

The work experience statistics of the PGDBA batch (2022-24) are as follows:

Years of Experience	Percentage of Students
Less than 1 year	20%
1 year	20%
Less than 2 years	17%
2 years	35%
More than 2 years	8%

Industry wise -

Area of Experience	Percentage of Students
Software, IT, Product & Services	38%
Engineering, Manufacturing & Energy	27%
Consulting & Analytics	13%
BFSI	8%
Freshers	7%
Healthcare	7%

What is the course structure of the PGPEX program at IIM Calcutta and how beneficial is it?

Yash TiwariPGPEX from IIM Calcutta

PGPEX from IIM Calcutta is an excellent choice for someone who seeks growth in his/her corporate career. It is meant for professionals in mid management positions with a minimum 5 year experience in corporate.

This course is among the top MBA programs in the world, and it ranks high in the global MBA FT rankings. The competition is quite high for this course. It requires high GMAT scores and a strong application to get shortlisted.

You can check the compulsory and elective courses offered in PGPEX on the official website of IIM Calcutta.

Does IIM Calcutta provide any short-term courses?

Arnav RoyLives in Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Yes, IIM Calcutta offers a number of short-term courses to churn out talented managers with excellent leadership skills. These courses are offered in online mode and one does not need to attend the campus personally. It is best suited for experienced individuals who want to further their education or skills.

Executive Programme in Healthcare Management (EPHM)	1 year
Advanced Programme in Strategic Management for Corporate Leaders (APSMCL)	6 months
Executive Programme in General Management (EPGM)	1 year
Executive Programme in Leadership and Management (EPLM)	1 year
Executive Programme on Business Analytics (EPBA)	1 year
Advanced Programme in Data Sciences (APDS)	1 year
Executive Programme in Human Resource Management (EPHRM)	1 year
EdLEAP: Education Leaders' Programme	9 months
Executive Programme in Global Business Management (EPGBM)	1 year

Hope this helps you!

What online courses or certifications can I pursue to make my profile good enough for IIM Calcutta?

Arnav RoyLives in Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Congratulations on securing an interview with an IIM! In terms of extra courses or certifications, it depends on the specific program, your interests, and your passion. Some of them are listed below

Digital Marketing
Data Analytics
Computer programming
Ms Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Data Transcription
Communication Skills Enhancement courses
Foreign Languages such as Spanish, French, German etc
NSIC certifications if you are from engineering background
Website Development
Affiliate Marketing
Drafting Business Documents

Basically any course which develops your leadership, communication, marketing, finance skills gives you an edge over other appearing for IIM Calcutta admissions. However, remember that if your resume shows a lot of courses, then you will have to face the consequences in the interview. The panelists of IIM Calcutta are well aware of the fact that candidates do these types of courses just to make their resumes appear better.

What would you prefer from IIM-A, B, C, and XLRI Jamshedpur for management courses?

Bidita GhoseLives in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

All four are the best, most renowned, highly established business schools in the country. Though to be a part of one of them will be dependent on various factors

Order of choice (highest to lowest)

Peer group: All of them give you a network of the sharpest and brightest minds, so all in the same boat.
Culture: IIM C, XLRI, IIM B & A tie at the same spot (personal opinion completely).
Location: Depends from person to person, so this is a ranking you'll have to do for yourself.
Specialization: Depends on what specialization you're looking for. IIM Ahmedabad gives you the best for Consulting, IIM Calcutta for finance.
Gut feeling: This is again, very personal, depending on what your dream college was when you started out.
Other criteria like packages, internships, fees, etc. won't be a differentiation in these because all of them would give you very similar job profiles, and CTC and have marginally different fees.

Ultimately, the institution that you choose should align with your career goals and aspirations. It's important to research and compare each institution carefully before making a decision.

How good is the Executive Program In Financial Risk Investment Management EPFRIM at IIM Calcutta?

Ridhima AiriManagement Consultant | Footballer | Quizzer | IIT-Delhi Alumnus

Any course offered by an institute like IIM Calcutta is guaranteed to be of the highest quality and have significant industry relevance. Instead of this course, it is recommended that you take the CAT and then enroll in the flagship PGDM program at IIM Calcutta. That would be entirely consistent with your desire to work in investment banking.

The recent financial crisis was largely caused by managers' inability to fully comprehend and manage the operational risks of the new generation of derivatives. Future finance managers, it is believed, must be fully equipped with the mathematical and conceptual theories, as well as best practices, that go into the creation and management of such innovative products.
The IIMC faculty combines academic excellence with top management industry experience. IIMC also hires international faculty from top business schools. The IIMC certification and alumni network help participants advance in their careers. The program is only for working professionals, and there will be no campus placement after this course.

Is PGCGM by IIM Calcutta a good course?

Ravneet KaurWorks with Asia's largest education & training company

PGCGM is an excellent course if you want an IIM certification but don't want to leave your job. The learning is the same, and the faculty is the same; the only difference is that this is taught in a virtual online classroom rather than you sitting in a classroom in Calcutta. It also includes three campus visits, so you can get a feel for the campus.

Most people struggle to get into an IIM, and the PGCGM course costs 3.5 lakh versus 31 lakh for ISB's PGP Pro course.

What are the future prospects of doing the PGDBA course from IIM Calcutta?

Ram NegiHaving a superhero life, waiting for an arch-rival

Students can choose from either Python or R after learning both of them in this course. They get to sharpen our presentation abilities, business perspective, and statistical knowledge. Moreover, the course covers Hadoop and big data. You will have plenty of data to work with because the course is industry-focused. Courses include multiple projects, and students can do projects based on the subjects they study.

As a course that is heavily focused on the business world, some highlights include frequent visits from business representatives and numerous guest lectures. Without a doubt, this course will give you a competitive advantage in the field and is well worth the money.

How is the experience at the EPBM program offered by IIM Calcutta?

Prashant MantriStudied at Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (Graduated 2020)

My friend has undertaken this course and shared her experience with the same.

The course is not for those who come with false expectations like placement offers and switching jobs. Basically, it accelerates your career and does not change it.
The eligibility criteria for the course is not very tough so you can see all kinds of people here. Some might even crib the course.
If you are already working in the technology field and earning average or above average and have no intentions of switching industries, then this course will be of little use to you.
This course is only for learning or if you want to decide on your MBA.
This course is only a certification and not a degree program.
The faculty of this course is top-notch and renders premium quality classes.
After completion of the course you'll get access to the community of alumni of LDP courses.

So you need to check your priorities before enrolling for this course. Make it solely a learning experience and you are good to go.

What are the best courses to take in IIM Calcutta?

Seeekanth ReddyMBA from Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (Graduated 2018)

My brother is in IIM Calcutta and over the period of 2 years he has studied many valuable courses. But 3 of them top the list of his favorites.

Statistics for Management: Taught by Prof. Rahul Mukerjee, this course is a mandatory Term-I course. More than the subject itself it’s the professor that makes it an amazing experience. He is the recipient of many national awards and has taught all over the world at reputed universities like Harvard.
Options, Futures and Derivatives: IIM Calcutta is without a doubt the finance campus of India. The finance faculty is the best you can get and this course does justice to finance completely. It’s quite a tough subject based on derivatives and technical finance. But for a true finance lover, it’s the best. It is taught by Prof. Binay Bhushan Chakrabarti (BBC) who was the Gold Medalist of the Batch of 1980 from IIM Calcutta.
Management of Self: Another eye-catching course at IIM Calcutta is Management of Self taught by Prof. Leena Chatterjee. She is a motherly figure in college. This is the only course here that teaches you about nothing but your own self. It’s a sort of personality grooming course that requires you to take a few personality tests and write an autobiography. This course helps you get more familiar with yourself and overcome internal struggles. It’s a Term-V elective course.

Although all courses offered at IIM Calcutta have their own benefits, these 3 are among the best maybe because of the respective professors.

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