International Management Institute, Kolkata

#42 in Asia QS Global MBA Rankings 2025: Asia📍 Kolkata, West Bengal

International Management Institute, Kolkata Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs

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Avg Package

12.02 LPA

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Highest Pkg

20.38 LPA

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Institute Type

Private

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Total Courses

2 Courses

International Management Institute, Kolkata - Overview

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About International Management Institute, Kolkata

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International Management Institute, Kolkata (IMI Kolkata / IMIK) is a private business school established in 2011 as part of the IMI group, alongside IMI New Delhi and IMI Bhubaneswar, under the aegis of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group. Located at 2/4C Judges Court Road, Alipore, Kolkata, the institute offers a two-year, AICTE-approved, full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) that has been accorded MBA-equivalence by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). The PGDM is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and internationally by the Association of MBAs (AMBA), and IMI Kolkata is also NAAC accredited and an Associate Member of EFMD Global and AACSB.

Explore the comprehensive list of courses offered by International Management Institute, including detailed fee structures, specializations, and eligibility criteria:

International Management Institute, Kolkata Courses

2 Courses

Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 65K - 6.89L

Master's degree (or equivalent in Engineering & Technology/Management/Economics/Social Science/Commerce/Humanities) with First Class. Candidates in their final examination year may also apply. Two-step admission: (1) online application with a research proposal/abstract of up to 5,000 words, (2) presentation and personal interview for shortlisted candidates.

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Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 14.98L - 16.94L

Bachelor's degree (any discipline) with minimum 50% aggregate marks or equivalent from a UGC/AIU-recognised university, entailing a minimum of three years of education after 10+2. Candidates in the final year of graduation may also apply, subject to furnishing proof of eligibility by 30 September 2026. Admission via CAT, XAT, CMAT, or (for foreign nationals) GMAT score, followed by Individual Assessment (Personal Interview).

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Course	Fee Range	Eligibility
Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) 1 specialization	₹ 65K - 6.89L Check Fee Details	Master's degree (or equivalent in Engineering & Technology/Management/Economics/Social Science/Commerce/Humanities) with First Class. Candidates in their final examination year may also apply. Two-step admission: (1) online application with a research proposal/abstract of up to 5,000 words, (2) presentation and personal interview for shortlisted candidates.
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) 1 specialization	₹ 14.98L - 16.94L Check Fee Details	Bachelor's degree (any discipline) with minimum 50% aggregate marks or equivalent from a UGC/AIU-recognised university, entailing a minimum of three years of education after 10+2. Candidates in the final year of graduation may also apply, subject to furnishing proof of eligibility by 30 September 2026. Admission via CAT, XAT, CMAT, or (for foreign nationals) GMAT score, followed by Individual Assessment (Personal Interview).

International Management Institute, Kolkata Admissions

Admission Process Overview

Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.

Required Entrance Exams

Research Proposal + Personal Interview - for FPM

Eligibility Criteria

Master's degree with First Class in Engineering/Technology/Management/Economics/Social Science/Commerce/Humanities; final-year candidates also eligible.

Admission Process

Two-step process: (1) online submission of application with a research proposal/abstract (max 5,000 words), (2) presentation and personal interview for shortlisted candidates based on the proposal and academic record.

Required Entrance Exams

CAT / XAT / CMAT / GMAT (for foreign nationals) - for PGDM

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's degree with minimum 50% aggregate marks (or equivalent) from a recognised university; final-year candidates eligible subject to proof by 30 September 2026.

Admission Process

Online application at admission.imi.edu/kolkata with Rs.2,250 non-refundable processing fee; shortlisting based on CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT score; shortlisted candidates called for Individual Assessment (Personal Interview), tentatively January/February 2026; admission offers based on composite score of test score, academic record, and interview performance.

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Placement Statistics

Verified campus placements records for International Management Institute, Kolkata

Highest Package

₹20.4 LPA

Average Package

₹12.0 LPA

Median Package

₹12.5 LPA

Placement Rate

85%

Top Recruiting Partners

4 Recruiters

Cognizant Consulting

Grant Thornton LLP

IDFC First Bank

Eveready Industries

42 in Asia

QS Global MBA Rankings 2025: Asia

42 among Management Institutes in India (out of 1,026 institutes assessed)

NIRF 2025 (Ministry of Education, GoI)

NAAC Accredited

NAAC

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Publishing Agency	Ranking / Rating
QS Global MBA Rankings 2025: Asia	42 in Asia
NIRF 2025 (Ministry of Education, GoI)	42 among Management Institutes in India (out of 1,026 institutes assessed)
NAAC	NAAC Accredited

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Information regarding scholarships and financial aid opportunities provided by the institute.

Available Scholarships

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Award Amount
FPM Full-Time Scholar Waiver	Full-time FPM (doctoral) scholars.	100% waiver on Tuition Fee and Reading Material/Computer/Library Fee throughout the 4-year programme, plus a monthly stipend of Rs.37,000 (Years 1-2) / Rs.42,000 (Years 3-4) and a Rs.1,00,000 contingency/conference grant.
Tuition Fee Waiver - Economically Weaker Section (PGDM)	Students with total family income less than Rs.8 lakh per annum, applied for after admission into the PGDM programme, with supporting income tax returns, PAN, and competent-authority-issued income certificate.	Waiver offered up to 5% of the total intake seats of the Institute.

Campus Infrastructure

Campus Infrastructure & Facilities

Computer Centre

Campus-wide computing infrastructure supporting coursework, data analytics labs, and research needs of PGDM and FPM students.

Library & Information Service

A fully automated library offering print and electronic resources across business, management, economics, accounting, finance, behavioural sciences and IT, with access to Business Source Complete (EBSCO), Emerald, Scopus, Web of Science, EMIS, Prowess IQ, EPWRF, Bloomberg, Financial Times, and Coursera.

Hostel (Boys & Girls)

Mandatory on-campus accommodation with Executive Single Occupancy, Single AC, and Twin Sharing (AC) room categories; facilities include separate vegetarian/non-vegetarian mess, RO water filters on every floor, washing machines, 24x7 security, CCTV surveillance, Wi-Fi, housekeeping, and on-call medical support.

Bloomberg Finance Lab

A dedicated finance lab providing access to Bloomberg terminals for real-time global financial news and data, used as part of the PGDM finance curriculum and research.

Hostel & Accommodation

* Fees are subject to change. Please contact the administration for the latest details.

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Hostel

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Frequently Asked Questions

As per NIRF 2025, IMI Kolkata is ranked 42nd among Management institutes in India out of 1,026 institutes assessed by the Ministry of Education, GoI.

IMI Kolkata accepts CAT, XAT, and CMAT scores for Indian applicants, and GMAT scores (taken between January 2021 and January 2025) for candidates with foreign nationality.

As per the official Final Placement Report 2023-24, the batch recorded a highest CTC of Rs.20.38 LPA, an average CTC of Rs.12.02 LPA, and a median CTC of Rs.12.48 LPA, with 100+ recruiters visiting campus (30+ of them new) and 10+ Pre-Placement Offers.

Yes. IMI Kolkata mandates hostel accommodation for all PGDM students, with fees determined by room category (Twin Sharing AC, Single Occupancy AC, or Single Occupancy AC with attached washroom) plus mess charges.

Fellow Programme in Management (FPM), Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)

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International Management Institute, Kolkata (IMI Kolkata): Overview

As per NIRF 2025 (Ministry of Education, GoI), IMI Kolkata is ranked 42nd among management institutes in India, and 42nd in Asia in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2025. Alongside the flagship PGDM, the institute runs a Fellow Programme in Management (FPM), an AICTE-approved doctoral programme, together with an Online PGDM, an Executive Fellow Programme in Management (EFPM), an International Student Exchange Programme (ISEP), and shorter executive-education certificate courses.