Old IIM (Gen 1)
IIM Calcutta
Kolkata, West Bengal · Established 1961
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Overview
IIM Calcutta, the first of the IIMs to be established in 1961, is celebrated as a centre of excellence in finance and quantitative methods. Its lakeside Joka campus and rigorous curriculum have shaped generations of Indian business leaders.
Highlights
- First IIM to be established (1961)
- Recognised strength in finance and analytics
- Joint PGDBA in Business Analytics with IIT and ISI
Programmes Offered
Top Recruiters
Companies that regularly recruit from IIM-C
Consulting
BFSI
E-Commerce
Technology
FMCG
Conglomerate
Notable Alumni
Sanjiv Goenka
Chairman
Harsha Bhogle
Cricket Commentator & Media Personality
Shanti Ekambaram
Group President
D. Shivakumar
Group Executive President
Saugata Gupta
MD & CEO
Important Dates & Deadlines
Key dates in the upcoming admission cycle
CAT 2026 registration opens
August 2026
CAT 2026 exam
24 November 2026
CAT result declaration
January 2027
Shortlist announcement
February 2027
PI rounds
March–April 2027
Final admission offer
May 2027
Academic session begins
June 2027
Seat Matrix
Category-wise seat allocation per programme
| Programme | General | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGP (MBA) | 210 | 121 | 67 | 34 | 46 | 478 |
NIRF Rankings Tracker
NIRF Management category ranking over 5 years (lower is better)
Consistently ranked #3 over 5 years
Fee vs ROI
Investment, placement outcomes, and payback estimate for the flagship MBA
Total Fees
31L
2-year programme
Living Cost
5L
Estimated total
Median CTC
35L
Per annum
Average CTC
38L
Per annum
Total Investment
36L
Payback Period
1.0 yrs
First-year median CTC covers 97% of total investment
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Living Cost Guide
Estimated monthly expenses near Kolkata campus
Campus in Joka, south Kolkata; mandatory hostel residence
Faculty & Research
Faculty
100
Full-time members
Student : Faculty
6:1
Ratio
Research Centres
- Financial Research and Trading Laboratory
- Centre for Development and Environment Policy
- Incubation Centre
Areas of Excellence
Student Life
Clubs & Committees
Festivals & Events
- Intaglio (cultural fest)
- Carnivale
- Inquizzitive (quiz fest)
