Latest Update: IMI Kolkata is inviting applications for PGDM Program and the last date to apply is December 17, 2023. CAT 2023 Admit Card will be released on November 7, 2023 and the exam is scheduled for November 26, 2023. XAT 2024 registration has begun, and the last date to apply is November 30, 2023, and the exam is scheduled for January 7, 2024.

IMI Kolkata offers admission to a full-time flagship MBA program based on the qualified score achieved in CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ GMAT score. As per the admission policy of IMI Kolkata for MBA Admission, the institute considers a valid ATMA score. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for WAT & PI session conducted by the institute. The final selection process includes a qualified entrance score, past academic records, and performance in WAT & PI rounds. 

For admission to MBA, IMI Kolkata has set a minimum of 35% weightage to the Entrance Test for the shortlisted candidates. 30% of weightage has been granted to WAT & PI round. Academic Score has a weightage of 15% and Work Experience has a weightage of 5%. The other components are academic profile, academic diversity & quality of work experience. 

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IMI Kolkata Key Facts

  • Accreditation: IMI Kolkata MBA program is accredited by the NBA, approved by AICTE & equivalence to MBA given by AIU. 
  • Ranking: IMI Kolkata is ranked 70 for MBA among the Top Management Colleges Ranking released by NIRF 2023.
  • MBA Selection Criteria 2023: For admission to the MBA program valid CAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ MAT/ CMAT Score is considered by IMI Kolkata. The weightage of the Entrance exam in the final selection is 35% with past academic records holding 15% weightage. Apart from this, IMI Kolkata gives preference to candidates’ Personal Interview (30%), Extra-Curricular (2.5%), Gender Diversity (2.5%), WAT (10%).
  • Fees: IMI Kolkata offers an MBA program in full-time mode, for two academic years at INR 13 Lakhs. Read more: IMI Kolkata Courses & Fees
  • Placements 2023: The highest salary package stood at INR 14 LPA & the average CTC stood at INR 10.45 LPA. Check IMI Kolkata Placements
  • Scholarship: IMI Kolkata offers scholarships up to 100% to the selected students based on academic performance, financial considerations, and students with remarkable achievements in the field of sport, art, and culture.

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IMI Kolkata Admission Dates 2024

PGDM
Event Dates (Round 1) Dates (Round 2)
Application Opens September 2023 January 2024
Last Date to Apply December 17, 2023 March 2024
Interviews January 2024 April 2024
Admission Decision March 2024 May 2024
Commencement of Program July 2024
CAT Event Dates
CAT Registration Starts August 2, 2023
CAT Registration Ends September 20, 2023
CAT Admit Card November 07, 2023
CAT Exam Date November 26, 2023
XAT Event Dates
XAT Registration Opens July 15, 2023
XAT Registration Closes November 30, 2023
Last Date for XAT Application through GMAT / GRE December 31, 2023
XAT Exam Date January 07, 2024

IMI Kolkata MBA Batch Profile 2022

The below info-graph shows the profile of IMI Kolkata 2020-22 batch:  

IMI Kolkata Batch Profile

The batch comprsed 65% male students & 35% female students. More than half of the batch was freshers who had no previous work experience. Mostly, the students had educational background in B.Com, B.Tech/B.E, B.M.S/BBA. 

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IMI Kolkata MBA Fees

  • IMI Kolkata charges a total of INR 13 Lakhs for a two-year, full-time MBA program. 
  • The institute accepts applications from company-sponsored candidates & the Company-sponsored fee for MBA Batch 2022-24 which is INR 15.78 Lakhs. 
  • IMI Kolkata MBA program fee for Foreign candidates & PIO is in the US $ 22,790. 

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IMI Kolkata MBA Eligibility Criteria 

  • Candidates must have a Graduation degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent from a recognized university. 
  • Applicants are required to have a track academic record for 50% marks in the past academic qualification. 
  • Candidates appearing in the final year of their Bachelor’s degree or equivalent are also eligible, by providing proof of having met the minimum eligibility criteria by September 30, 2022, failing which the candidates may be asked to withdraw from the program.

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IMI Kolkata MBA Selection Criteria 

  • IMI Kolkata considers valid marks obtained in the CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT for admission to the MBA program. 
  • Only for MBA Batch, IMI Kolkata accepts qualified ATMA scores. 
  • The final shortlisting stage comprises past academic records, performance in the individual assessment process along other qualitative parameters, like the quality of work experience and extra-curricular activities constitute the core components of the selection process. 

The different parameters of the final shortlisting process of IMI Kolkata with their weightages are noted down below: 

Parameters  Weighatge 
Entrance Test  35%
Academic Profile (10th+12th+Graduation) 15% (3%+5%+7%)
Out of State  5%
Academic Diversity  2%
Work Experience Diversity  2%
Overall Profile (Quality of Work Experience) 5%
PA (Personal Assessment) 30%
Total  100%

IMI Kolkata Cutoff 2023

The table given below shows the minimum cut-off percentiles required to pass the first selection process: 

National-level Entrance Exam  Cutoff 2023
CAT  80%
XAT  80%
GMAT  550 Score

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IMI Kolkata MBA Selection Process 

IMI Kolkata offers an MBA program for self-sponsored candidates along with company-sponsored students. 

  • Company-sponsored candidates are selected on the basis of their application, work experience, and personal interview. 
  • These candidates must submit a letter from the sponsoring organization to pay all fees and dues from time to time, during the complete duration of the program. 
  • This letter will be required at the Personal Interview stage. Company-sponsored candidates will not be eligible for receiving any placement assistance from the Institute’s Placement Cell.

How to apply for IMI Kolkata MBA program?

  • Visit the official website of the institute and click on the link provided for the online application. Candidates will be redirected to the registration portal.
  • Complete the registration first by entering your name, email id and other details asked.
  • Login with the credentials and fill the application with personal, academic, and professional experience information.
  • Upload a scanned photo and other required documents.
  • Select your desired city for the selection round and interview, as needed.
  • Pay the application fee of INR 1000 by credit/debit card or net banking.
  • Submit the application form and take a printout of the same as well as the acknowledgment slip for future reference.

Documents Required:

  • Marksheets & pass certificates of 10+2 level, Graduation 
  • Two passport size photographs
  • Age Proof 
  • Valid ID Proof
  • Letter from the sponsoring organization for sponsored candidates

Read more: IMI Kolkata Admission 

Personal Interview

During the Personal Interview process candidates will be evaluated on the following parameters:

  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Cognitive and Problem Solving Skills
  • General Awareness
  • Domain Knowledge
  • Future potential for employability

Interview Centers: 

IMI Kolkata conducts PI session in several cities apart from Kolkata Center. The Interview centers are listed in the below-tabulated format: 

Delhi  Hyderabad  Lucknow 
Ahmedabad  Guwahati  Prayagraj (Allahabad)
Bangalore  Chennai Ranchi 
Indore  Dehradun Varanasi
Bhubaneswar Chandigarh Jaipur
Mumbai

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IMI Kolkata MBA Course Details 

IMI Kolkata offers a two-year, full-time MBA program to prepare students to incorporate across all functional areas. The first year of the course is focused on developing essential skills and knowledge in the areas of economics, organization and behavior, finance and accounting, management control, marketing, human resource management, information systems, and quantitative methods. 

At the end of the first year, students undertake summer internships with Institute’s partners for a period of eight to nine weeks. This helps them to gain experience in the application of management concepts and functional skills. The Summer Internship is a six-credit course that is evaluated on the basis of Report, Presentation, and Viva. It is compulsory for every student to successfully complete the summer internship.

Group Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Finance  Financial Accounting and Analysis Financial Management Core Financial Management II
Cost and Management Accounting Advanced Financial Management Core Elective
Economics Managerial Economics Macro Economic Theory and Policy Indian Economy
Operations Management Operations Management Core I Operations Management Core II Operations Management II
Operations Core Elective
OBHR Organisational Behaviour I Organisational Behaviour II Human Resource Management
Marketing - Marketing Management Core Marketing Management II
Marketing Core Elective
Management Information Systems and Analytics Information Technology for Decision Making Quantitative Techniques II Management Information Systems
Quantitative Techniques I Analytics Core Elective
Data Preprocessing and Visualisation
Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Business Communication Skills Business Strategy Legal Aspects of Business
Entreprenuership and Innovation
Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainaible Development
Corporate Strategy Core Elective

In the second year of the program, students can choose their elective courses to their interest. Specialization is offered in the following areas:

  • Economics
  • Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Operations Management
  • Marketing
  • Finance
  • Information Systems and Analytics
  • Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
Specialisations  Course Name 
Economics International Business, Games people play: Strategic thinking for managers, Understanding Emerging Markets, Business Forecasting, Appraisal: Cost-benefit analysis
Strategy, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Mergers, Acquisitions & Corporate Restructuring, Marketing for Startups, Marketing Strategy and International Markets, Managing Business Transformation and Change Management, Sustainability & Green HRM, Artificial Intelligence in Strategic Decisions, Multiple Criteria Decision Making, Managing Consulting Engagements, Design Thinking for Innovation, Global Strategic Management
Finance Fixed Income & Equity Valuation, Advanced Financial Statement Analysis, Banking & Financial Services, Strategic Cost Management, Mergers, Acquisitions & Corporate Restructuring, Portfolio Management, Futures, Options, and Derivatives, Financial Risk Management, Financial Institutions Markets & Services, Behavioral Finance, Financial Modeling, Wealth Management & Alternative Investment
Marketing Integrated Marketing Communication, Sales and Distribution Management, Retail Marketing, Digital Marketing Strategy, Customer Relationship Management, Services Marketing, Advanced Marketing Research, Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Brand and Product Management, Marketing Strategy and International Markets, Rural Marketing, Entertainment, Media and Sports Marketing, B2B Marketing, Marketing Analytics Lab, Marketing for Startups, Social Media Marketing
OBHR Fundamentals of Labour Law & Application, Compensation Management, Recruitment & Selection, HR Analytics, Performance Management & Reward System, Training & Development, Strategic HRM, Managing Organizational Change, Sustainability & Green HRM
Operations Management Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Service Operations Management, Total Quality Management, Multiple Criteria Decision Making, Lean Six Sigma, Operations Research
Management Information Systems and Analytics Data Analytics, Business Intelligence and Data Mining, Technology for E-Business, ERP, Artificial Intelligence in Strategic Decisions, Text Analytics, Multiple Criteria Decision Making, Business Forecasting, Healthcare Analytics Using Machine Learning, Cloud Computing and IOT, Trading Analytics using Machine Learning, Spreadsheet Modelling for Business, Block Chain and Business Applications, Inferential and Predictive Statistics for Business, Inferential and Predictive Statistics for Business, Operations Research

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IMI Kolkata MBA Placements 2023

IMI Kolkata successfully completed its 2023 placement drive. There was a participation of 31+ new recruiters this year. Major recruiters included ICICI Bank Limited, Deloitte, PwC Acceleration Centres & many more. BFSI sector emerged as the top recruiting sector during the placement drive. The highest recruiting domain, function & profile was Consulting. The participating batch achieved 100% placements with 186 offers. The highlights of IMI Kolkata Placements 2023 are as follows:

  • Number of Recruiters: 79+
  • Number of New Recruiters: 31+
  • Placement Percentage: 100%
  • Highest Salary: 14 LPA
  • Average Salary: INR 10.45 LPA
  • Major Sector : BFSI
  • Number of Students Enrolled: 187
  • Number of Students Participated: 186
  • Number of Placement Offers: 186

IMI Kolkata Summer Internship Placements 2024

The summer internship placement drive for the PGDM 2022-24 batch has been concluded. Many companies visited and made internship offers like ICICI Bank, Anahat, Gartner, Outlook Group, etc. The following are the highlights of the 2024 summer internship placement drive:

  • Among all the recruiters, more than 34 recruiters participated for the first time.
  • The highest stipend of INR 1 Lakhs per month was offered.
  • The average stipend stood at INR 44K per month and the median stipend stood at INR 46K per month
  • The average stipend for the top 25 percentile students stood at INR 79.5K per month, INR 64.8K per month for the top 50 percentile students, and INR 53.5K per month for the top 75 percentile students.
  • The highest number of internship offers were made in the FMCG / FMCD sector (30%).
  • Analytics & Reporting was the domain offering the highest stipend.

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IMI Kolkata MBA Scholarship 

IMI Kolkata offers scholarships for the meritorious & deserving students up to 100% based on academic performance, financial considerations and with remarkable achievements in the field of sport, art and culture. Categories are as mentioned below

Categories  Criteria  Amount that will be deducted from the tuition fee
Merit-Based CAT/XAT score 60-69.99 percentile INR 1.50 Lakhs
CAT/XAT score 70 percentile and above INR 2 Lakhs
Academic Profile (10th, 12th and Graduation 60% and more) INR 1.50 Lakhs
Social Categories Gender Diversity INR 1 Lakh
Children of Armed forces service people INR 1.50 Lakhs
Wards of front line workers INR 1.50 Lakhs
Regional Diversity Applicants from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities of India INR 1.50 Lakhs
Applicants from North Eastern states of India or Regional Diversity INR 1.50 Lakhs

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FAQs

Ques. Does IMI Kolkata have released the due dates of fee deposit for MBA program?

Ans. Yes, IMI Kolkata has released the due dates of fee deposit for MBA program as follows: 

1st Installment  As per the due date in the offer letter
2nd Installment  By September 16, 2024
3rd Installment  By December 16, 2024
4th Installment  By May 31, 2025
5th Installment  By September 15, 2025
6th Installment  By December 15, 2025

Ques. Does IMI Kolkata offer any education loan facility to the MBA students?

Ans. Yes, IMI Kolkata has educational loan facility for MBA students. Students can avail loans from SBI, Canara Bank, Axis Bank, Credila, HDFC Bank & Bank of Baroda by providing credentials approved by the institute. 

Ques. Does IMI Kolkata accepts MAT score for admission to MBA?

Ans. Yes, for admission to MBA batch, IMI Kolkata accepts valid CMAT, MAT & ATMA scores along with the performance made in other parameters. 

Ques. How is the faculty pool of the IMI Kolkata MBA program?

Ans. IMI-Kolkata is bestowed with well-trained, well-accomplished faculty members, also have enhanced industrial exposure to ensure that the learning is never outdated. The institute maintains a healthy Faculty-Student ratio of 1:15.

Ques. Does IMIK have students exchange program?

Ans. IMI Kolkata has collaborated with various renowned universities & some of the prominent universities are namely, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada; Emporia State University, Kansas, USA; Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Autonomous University of Sinaloa, Mexico.