Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
Kolkata, West Bengal · Est. 1961 · IIM · NIRF 2025 rank #7
Accepts:CAT
IIM Calcutta at a glance
- Indian Institute of Management Calcutta is in Kolkata, West Bengal and was established in 1961.
- It is ranked #7 in the NIRF 2025 management rankings.
- IIM Calcutta admits students to its MBA through CAT.
- The MBA batch of 2024-26 recorded a median salary of ₹35 LPA and an average of ₹36 LPA; the highest offer was ₹1.45 Cr.
- The total fee for MBA (2025-27) is ₹27 L.
- The published minimum CAT 2026 percentile for the first shortlist (General) is 85 overall, with sectional minimums of 80 VARC, 80 DILR and 75 QA.
- The 2024-26 batch is 36% women with average work experience of 22.6 months.
Shortlisting cutoffs shown are for the 2027-29 batch (CAT 2026), the cycle currently published on the institute's admissions page.
Programmes
| Programme | Format | Duration | Admission via | Intake | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBAMBA | Full-time, residential | 2 yrs | CAT | 480 | ₹27 L (2025-27)src |
| MBAEx (MBA for Executives)MBA | One-year, full-time, residential | 1 yr | — | — | — |
| PGPEX-VLM (Visionary Leaders for Manufacturing) | — | — | — | — | — |
| PGDBA (Business Analytics)Post Graduate Diploma | — | — | — | — | — |
| CEMS Master's in International Management | — | — | — | — | — |
| PhDPhD | Doctoral, full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Executive PhDPhD | Doctoral, for working professionals | — | — | — | — |
Placements
MBA
| Batch | Median | Average | Highest | Recruiters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-26src | ₹35 LPA | ₹36 LPA | ₹145 LPA | — |
Batch profile
MBA
| Batch | Women | Freshers | Avg work-ex | Engineers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-26src | 36% | — | 22.6 mo | 55.7% |
Published cutoffs
Minimum percentiles the institute published for its first interview shortlist. Actual shortlist scores were higher; these are not a prediction of selection.
Frequently asked
Which entrance exam does IIM Calcutta use for its two-year MBA?
IIM Calcutta shortlists candidates for its two-year MBA using CAT scores.
What was the median salary in IIM Calcutta's latest final placements?
The median was ₹35.00 lakh per annum for the 2024-26 batch, with an average of ₹36.00 lakh, according to the institute's final placement report.
What is the minimum CAT percentile for IIM Calcutta's first interview shortlist?
For General category candidates, IIM Calcutta published a minimum overall CAT 2026 percentile of 85, with sectional minimums of 80 (VARC), 80 (DILR) and 75 (QA). These are eligibility floors for the first shortlist; candidates actually shortlisted scored higher.
Where is IIM Calcutta located?
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta is in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in 1961.
What is IIM Calcutta's NIRF ranking?
IIM Calcutta is ranked #7 in the NIRF 2025 management rankings published by the Ministry of Education.
What was the highest salary offered at IIM Calcutta?
The highest offer in the 2024-26 final placements was ₹1.45 crore per annum, according to the institute's placement report. A single top offer is not representative of the batch; the median is a better guide.
What percentage of IIM Calcutta's MBA batch are women?
Women make up 36% of the 2024-26 batch, according to the institute's report.
What is the average work experience at IIM Calcutta?
The 2024-26 batch has an average work experience of 22.6 months, according to the institute's report.
What is the total fee for MBA at IIM Calcutta?
The total fee for MBA (2025-27) is about ₹27.00 lakh, as reported by education portals. Confirm the current figure in the institute's official fee notice.
What is IIM Calcutta's minimum CAT percentile for NC-OBC candidates?
For NC-OBC candidates, IIM Calcutta published a minimum overall CAT 2026 percentile of 75 for its first shortlist, with sectional minimums of 70 (VARC), 65 (DILR) and 65 (QA).
What is IIM Calcutta's official website?
The official website is https://www.iimcal.ac.in. Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility there before applying.
News about IIM Calcutta
Placements · 15 Nov 2026
IIM final placements 2026: what the official reports say
Median salaries at IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Lucknow and Indore, taken straight from each institute's own placement report.
Cutoffs · 15 Nov 2026
IIM CAT cutoffs: the official minimum percentiles for IIM A, B, C, L and I
The minimum overall and sectional CAT percentiles each IIM published for its first interview shortlist, by category, with links to the source documents.
Data last verified 11 Nov 2026. Figures come from the college's official publications (see “src” links). Check the official website before applying. Official site: www.iimcal.ac.in