IIM Calcutta MBA 2025 – Placement Stats, Admission Criteria, Fees & Batch Profile

IIM Calcutta MBA 2025: Highest Placements & Admission Facts, Diverse Student Body

Kolkata, West Bengal ESTD 1961

India's top B-school, Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM-C), yet again breaks all records in management education and placements. In its highest-ever placement season for the 2023-25 batch of MBAs, the institute reaffirms its credentials for academic excellence, diversity of class, and improved career prospects.

Overview of IIM Calcutta MBA Program

IIM Calcutta provides a two-year full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) program to develop future managers in finance, marketing, operations, and general management. The program has a two-tier system: a high-intensity core coursework, a summer internship, and a variety of electives in the second year.

Key Aspect	Details
Program Name	Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Duration	2 Years (Full-Time, Residential)
Structure	Core Courses, Internships, Electives
Eligibility	Bachelor's degree with 50% (45% for reserved categories)
Selection Criteria	CAT + PI + WAT + Academic & Gender Diversity
Website	iimcal.ac.in

Eligibility Criteria for Admission to MBA

To get admission into IIM Calcutta MBA, students must satisfy the below:

A bachelor's degree as accepted by the association from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD categories).
Students who are in the last year of graduation or waiting for results are also acceptable.
Must have attempted CAT (Common Admission Test).

Admission & Selection Process: Three-Stage Screening

Stage 1: CAT Cutoff Percentiles

Shortlisting begins with CAT scores. Candidates must score sectional as well as overall percentile cutoffs.

Category	VARC	DILR	QA	Overall Percentile
Open	≥ 80	≥ 80	≥ 75	≥ 85
EWS	≥ 70	≥ 65	≥ 65	≥ 75
NC-OBC	≥ 70	≥ 65	≥ 65	≥ 75
SC	≥ 65	≥ 60	≥ 60	≥ 70
ST	≥ 55	≥ 55	≥ 55	≥ 65
PwD	≥ 45	≥ 45	≥ 45	≥ 55

Stage 2: Shortlisting for PI & WAT

Applicants with the CAT cutoffs are shortlisted on academic records and on a diversity basis. The composite score of 85 is arrived at as:

Component	Weightage
CAT 2024 Score	56
Class 10 Marks	10
Class 12 Marks	15
Gender Diversity	4 (only for female/transgender candidates)
Total	85

Class 10 & 12 Marks Conversion Table

Score (%)	Class 10 Points	Class 12 Points
≥ 80	10	15
75–79.99	8	12
70–74.99	6	9
65–69.99	4	6
60–64.99	2	3
< 60	0	0

Stage 3: Final Selection Criteria

The final merit list is arrived at on more than one parameter. The composite score is arrived at out of 100:

Evaluation Parameter	Weightage
CAT 2024 Score	30
Personal Interview (PI)	48
Writing Ability Test (WAT)	8
Academic Diversity	6
Work Experience	8
Total	100

MBA Fee Structure at IIM Calcutta

IIM Calcutta MBA batch course fee for two years is approximately ₹27 lakhs consisting of tuition fee, hostel fee, and other fees.

Term	Fees (INR)
Term 1	₹5,40,000
Term 2	₹4,05,000
Term 3	₹4,05,000
Term 4	₹5,40,000
Term 5	₹4,05,000
Term 6	₹4,05,000
Total	₹27,00,000

Placement Highlights: 2023–25 MBA Batch

IIM Calcutta's placements continue to impress top recruiters. 100% placements in the 2023–25 batch with 538 offers from 196 companies.

Recruiting Industries:

Consulting
Finance
IT/Product Management
Sales & Marketing
General Management

Salary Data

Metric	Figures (INR)
Highest Domestic CTC	₹1.45 Crore per annum
Highest International CTC	₹91.45 LPA
Average CTC	₹34.23 LPA
Median CTC	₹34 LPA

Student Profile: 2025 Batch

Batch Size	Gender Ratio (M:F)	With >12 Months Work Ex.	From IIT/NIT/BITS	CA/CFA/FRM Certified	Entrepreneurs
456	70:30	40%+	37%	65+	17

Why Choose IIM Calcutta?

Legacy & Leadership: One of India's oldest IIMs with a global reputation.
100% Placement Track: Year-on-year industry-best packages.
Diverse Batch: Representation from top colleges, streams, and geographies.
High ROI: Despite high costs, the remuneration packets guarantee good returns.