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IIM Calcutta- Indian Institute of Management Calcutta Frequently Asked Questions

  • Calcutta, West Bengal
  • AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA
  • Private
  • 3rd by NIRF


Aditi Chaurasia
04/03/2023

Q. How can I apply to IIM Calcutta?

Ans. To apply for admission to IIM Calcutta, aspirants have to go to the www.iimcat.ac.in official website. The institute will use the CAT Score to further narrow down the candidates for GDPI rounds.

Q. What is special about IIM Calcutta?

Ans. IIM Calcutta is one of only three triple-accredited business schools in India and the first to get recognition. It is also the only business school in India that is a part of the CEMS Global Alliance in Management Education.

Q. What are the fees of IIM Calcutta?

Ans. IIM Calcutta provides 8 different courses with an average fee of ranges from INR 31 LPA to INR 5 LPA.

Q. Is IIM Calcutta a government university?

Ans. An independent public business school called the Indian Institute of Management is situated in Calcutta, India. Twenty public, independent institutions for management education and research make up the IIMs group in India. The 3rd best management institute in India, both public and private, is IIM Calcutta. The institution is situated in Kolkata, West Bengal. Some major ranking organizations, like the NIRF 2022 and IIRF, have given it the top spot in the “Management” category.

Q. Which entrance exams are required for MBA courses in IIM Calcutta?

Ans. IIM Calcutta accepts only the CAT Entrance Exam.

Q. Which companies recruit IIM Calcutta students?

Ans. IIM Calcutta’s top recruiters are Adventity, Goldman Sachs, Polaris, AES India Pvt. Ltd., Google, Procter & Gamble, Air India, Punj Lloyd, Al Ghanim Industries, Hay Group, Allegro Capital, HCL Technologies, QAI, Amazon, Helix Advisor, Quatrro, BPO Solutions, etc.

Q. What are the facilities provided at IIM Calcutta?

Ans. IIM Calcutta is 135 acres campus with every facility available for the ease of students as well as faculties. The facilities provided are AC hostels, Wi-Fi, ICICI Bank ATM, Daily Needs store, SBI Bank & ATM, Recreation Centre, Gymnasium, Swimming pool, basketball court, Tennis, Table Tennis, badminton court, House Keeping, TVs, Washing machines, and many more.

Q. Where is IIM Calcutta located?

Ans. Indian Institute of Management–Calcutta (IIM–Calcutta), Diamond Harbour Rd, Joka, Kolkata, West Bengal, INDIA

Q. Is IIM PGP–a diploma or degree?

Ans. A two-year full-time Post Graduation Course in Management (PGP), which is the equivalent of an MBA, is offered by all IIMs. The curriculum, which is regarded as the IIMs’ flagship program, grants successful applicants the Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Q. How can I join IIM Calcutta?

Ans. Every year, the IIMs alternately administer the CAT Exam as a requirement for admission to a variety of post-management programs. Following the release of the CAT results, the IIMs shortlist the applicants for WAT and PI based on their unique selection criteria.

Q. Does IIM require 12th marks?

Ans. The final selection at IIM Calcutta is based on parameters such as CAT Score, Class 10 and Class 12 marks, graduation and work experience scores along with performance in Personal Interviews and Written Ability.

Q. What CAT score is required for IIM Calcutta?

Ans. CAT Cut-offs for IIM Calcutta vary according to different categories, they are:

  • OPEN - 85
  • EWS - 75
  • SC - 70
  • ST – 65
  • NC-OBC - 75
  • PWD – 55

Q. Can I go to IIM without CAT?

Ans. Writing the GMAT is now required for IIM admission without taking the CAT. To be eligible for admission to IIMs, the applicant must take the GMAT Exam and obtain the minimum needed percentile. Students should strive to achieve both the sectoral and overall GMAT Cutoff Scores.

Q. What is the average package offered in IIM Calcutta placement?

Ans. IIMA 2022 placement offered an average package of INR 33.67 LPA.

Q. Which are the most popular courses at IIM Calcutta?

Ans. IIM Calcutta provides well-planned courses, they are, MBA (Master in Business Administration), MBAEx (Master in Business Administration for Executives), PGPEX-VLM (Post Graduate Program for Executives- Visionary Leadership in Manufacturing), PGDBA (Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics), Doctoral Programme, Executive Education and CEMS MIM (Master’s in International Management).

Q. What are the fees of IIM Calcutta?

Ans. IIM Calcutta provides 7 different courses with an average fee of INR 12 LPA.

The fees for different courses available at IIM Calcutta are listed below:

CourseTotal Fees
MBAINR 24,00,000
MBAExINR 31,00,000
PGPEX-VLMINR 13,90,000
PGDBAINR 27,00,000
Doctoral ProgrammeINR 35,000 per month
Executive EducationINR 31,00,000
CEMS MIMVaries according to the 34 schools

Q. Total how many scholarship programs are available in IIM Calcutta?

Ans. IIMC provides main 4 categories of scholarship programs, they are:

  • Scholarships are offered by the Government of India for SC/ST students based on their performances.
  • Scholarships are offered by NTPC for students with disabilities based on their MBA Term 1 results.
  • Scholarships for PGDM students based on their performances.
  • Scholarships sponsored by outside organizations.

Q. Can I avail KVPY scholarship at IIM?

Ans. KVPY offers scholarships to the UG and PG Science courses pursued by qualified students. Since IIM offers only management courses to the students, they can’t avail of KVPY scholarships.

Q. Can I study at IIM for free?

Ans. When you enroll at an IIM, there are no set scholarships available. Regardless of caste or gender, all students pay the same fees. Yet after joining, you'll learn about the different scholarships offered by other governments and organizations.

Q. Can I receive a 100% IIM scholarship?

Ans. IIM Scholarships will waive between 10% and 100% of tuition costs depending on the college.

Q. Do banks give loans to IIM students?

Ans. Almost all banks offer premier loans on zero margins, making not just the tuition fees, but the accommodation and other necessities affordable as well. So if you are thinking of giving up on your dream of studying at any of the IIMs, remember that loans for IIM students are just a click away.

Q. Do CAT toppers get a scholarship?

Ans. No, just clearing the CAT Examination won't grant any scholarship. There are various scholarships that one can get after clearing the CAT Examination, but they're all performance-based and vary from B-School to B-School.

Q. Does IIM Calcutta offer the best placement?

Ans. It is true that IIM offers excellent placements and that its flagship MBA Program in 2022 saw 100% placements. Also, the average package provided for the 2022 IIM Calcutta Placements was INR 34.2 LPA.

Q. What was the highest package of IIM Calcutta in 2022?

Ans. IIM Calcutta Placements 2022: Average Package: INR 34.2 LPA & Highest Package: INR 65 LPA.

Q. Which IIM has the highest international package?

Ans. As per the 2022 final placement report of IIM Ahmedabad, the highest salary offered was Rs 75.20 lakh per annum and the International salary was Rs 1.20 crore per annum.

Q. Which companies come for placement in IIM Calcutta?

Ans. IIM Calcutta's top recruiters are Adventity, Goldman Sachs, Polaris, AES India Pvt. Ltd., Google, Procter & Gamble, Air India, Punj Lloyd, Al Ghanim Industries, Hay Group, Allegro Capital, HCL Technologies, QAI, Amazon, Helix Advisor, Quatrro, BPO Solutions, etc.

Q. How to check CAT 2022 scores for IIM Calcutta cut-off 2023? 

Ans. To check the CAT 2022 result, candidates need to follow the below-mentioned steps:

Step 1: Visit the official website of CAT 2022 at iimcat.ac.in.

Step 2: Click on the login button mentioned under the 'CAT 2022 scorecard download'.

Step 3: Enter CAT 2022 ID and password and press 'Enter'.

Step 4: Click on the 'scorecard' tab.

Step 5: Download the CAT result in PDF form.

Q. Where can I fill out the IIM Calcutta shortlist form 2023?

Ans. The institute has released the IIM Calcutta shortlist form on its website. Candidates can fill out the IIM Calcutta shortlist form on the institute website using their CAT Registration number and email ID.

Q. How many PI shortlists does IIM Calcutta release?

Ans. IIM Calcutta releases one to two PI shortlists depending upon the number of seats and selection of candidates. If the seats remain vacant after the first round of WAT-PI, then the institutes release a second shortlist.

Q. How many beds are available at the IIM Calcutta hostels?

Ans. There are 3 main hostels Old Hostel, White Hostel, and New Hostel, and there is a lot of room for interaction and building relationships inside each. The White Hostel and New Hostel are both male-only hostels, whilst the Old Hostel is a co-ed hostel with separate wings for girls. Every hostel has every amenity a contemporary hostel would have.

Q. What are the hostel fees at IIM Calcutta?

Ans. In addition to the tuition fees, students also have to bear hostel fees and other living expenses. The hostel fee is currently Rs 1,750 per month for boys for a three-seater room, and Rs 3,500 per month for girls for a single-seater room.

Q. Is there any swimming pool at IIM Calcutta?

Ans. Yes, IIM Calcutta has a swimming pool.

Q. What is the average package offered in IIM Calcutta placement?

Ans. IIMC 2023 placement offered an average package of INR 35.07 LPA.

Q. How can I directly contact IIM Calcutta?

Ans. IIM Calcutta contact details

Phone No.: 022-61306212

Official website: https://www.iimcal.ac.in/

Address: Indian Institute of Management–Calcutta (IIM–Calcutta), Diamond Harbour Rd, Joka, Kolkata, West Bengal, INDIA

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