IIM Calcutta

Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, established in 1961 as India's first IIM and in collaboration with the MIT Sloan School of Management, is consistently ranked among India's top three business schools. Ranked #3 in Management by NIRF 2024 and holding NAAC A+ accreditation, IIM Calcutta is particularly renowned for its strength in finance, making it the go-to destination for students aspiring to investment banking, consulting, and capital markets roles. Located at Joka on the outskirts of Kolkata on a 135-acre green campus, the institute offers the flagship Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP / PGDM), an Executive PGP (PGDEx) for working professionals, and a Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) for doctoral candidates. The PGP 2024 batch achieved an average CTC of ₹35.07 LPA with the highest offer at ₹1.50 Crore, reflecting the institute's exceptional placement record. Admission to PGP requires a CAT score at or above the 99.5th percentile followed by written ability test and personal interview rounds. The two-year fee is approximately ₹27 lakh. IIM Calcutta's alumni network spans global financial institutions, consulting firms, and corporate boardrooms, cementing its reputation as a factory of India's finest business minds.