IIM Calcutta PGDBA 2026: Fees, Eligibility, Placements

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA) at IIM Calcutta is a two-year full-time residential program, jointly run by IIM Calcutta, IIT Kharagpur, and ISI Kolkata. The structure includes one semester each at the three institutes, starting at ISI Kolkata for statistical foundations, moving to IIT Kharagpur for machine learning applications, and ending at IIM Calcutta for business integration, plus a five-to-six-month internship at a company for practical analytics projects.

For the 2026 intake, the program admits 65 students selected via a dedicated entrance test and interview, emphasizing quantitative aptitude for data-driven decision-making in sectors like finance and consulting.

IIM Calcutta PGDBA, launched in 2017, builds expertise in tools like Python and R, with faculty from the partner institutes teaching modules on predictive modeling and strategic analytics. Graduates from the 2023 batch joined firms such as Goldman Sachs and McKinsey, applying skills from real-world case studies conducted during the program.

IIM Calcutta PGDBA Eligibility Criteria

Candidates qualify for IIM Calcutta PGDBA with a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) requiring at least 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale from a recognized university. Final-year students meet eligibility if they complete degree requirements by December 1, 2026, submitting provisional admission proof. Holders of CA, CS, or ICWA with 60% marks also qualify. Work experience remains optional, though strong math background aids success in the analytics-focused curriculum.

• Bachelor's degree: Minimum 60% marks aggregate
• Final-year students: Complete by Dec 1, 2026
• Professional degrees: CA/CS/ICWA at 60% marks
• No age limit or mandatory work experience

SC/ST/PwD categories receive 5% relaxation in minimum marks per the Government of India rules. 

IIM Calcutta PGDBA Admission Process 2026

IIM Calcutta PGDBA 2026 applications start in January 2026, closing March 2, 2026, with INR 2,500 fee (INR 1,250 for SC/ST/PwD/EWS). The IIM Calcutta admissions process features a computer-based test (CBT) on April 6, 2026, covering quantitative, verbal, and data interpretation sections, followed by personal interviews (PI) in Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru on April 27-28, 2026. Final selection weights CBT at 50%, PI at 30%, academics at 10%, and work experience at 10%.

For the 2025-27 batch, offers will be issued in June 2025 via the portal, with classes starting July 14, 2025.

Shortlisting for PI depends on CBT performance; prepare for analytics scenarios in interviews. Monitor pgdba.iimcal.ac.in for exact 2026 dates.

IIM Calcutta PGDBA Cut Off Scores

PGDBA CBT shortlisting cutoff for general category to PI stood at 92 percentile in recent cycles, with 82 for OBC and 61 for SC/ST/PwD based on applicant performance. For 2026, target 90+ percentile overall, prioritizing quantitative section at 95+ for edge. Reserved categories follow relaxed thresholds per government norms, ensuring diverse intake of 65 seats.

Cutoffs adjust annually with test difficulty; high quant scores boost PI calls.

IIM Calcutta PGDBA Fees Structure

PGDBA IIM Calcutta fees for 2026 batch total INR 25,00,000, covering tuition, lodging, books, exams, and lab access across two years. Divide into four equal INR 6,25,000 installments at semester registration starts, plus INR 10,000 refundable caution deposit upfront. Fees exclude mess, travel, and late penalties as per institute policy.

Fixed for duration; view breakdowns on the IIM Calcutta fee details.

IIM Calcutta PGDBA Exam Syllabus and Curriculum

The PGDBA entrance CBT syllabus tests quantitative aptitude (calculus, algebra, probability), data interpretation (graphs, tables), logical reasoning, and verbal ability (reading comprehension, grammar). The program curriculum delivers core modules: Term 1 at ISI on statistical methods and probability; Term 2 at IIT Kharagpur on programming, optimization, and AI; Term 3 at IIM Calcutta on marketing analytics, finance, and strategy; capped by internship project applying tools like SQL and machine learning.

• Term 1 (ISI Kolkata): Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis
• Term 2 (IIT Kharagpur): Data Structures, Deep Learning Basics
• Term 3 (IIM Calcutta): Operations Analytics, Ethical AI
• Internship: 5-6 months at industry partner for live data projects

Access the full syllabus PDF via the program office for term-wise credits.

IIM Calcutta PGDBA Placements 2025

IIM Calcutta PGDBA placements for the 2023 batch hit 100% rate, with an average package of INR 29.71 LPA, a highest of INR 42.5 LPA, and a median INR 28 LPA. BFSI dominated at 57% offers, consulting at 25%, with recruiters like D.E. Shaw, Adani, and BCG targeting analytics roles. The 2025 process, wrapping in March, shows similar trends with an early average INR 30 LPA projected based on 50+ companies participating.

Joint placement cell from three institutes drives outcomes; check recruiter profiles on the IIM Calcutta placements report.

PGDBA IIM Calcutta Scholarships

PGDBA IIM Calcutta provides need-based aid up to INR 5,00,000 yearly via merit-cum-means, plus full tuition waivers for SC/ST/EWS under government schemes. External options include Aditya Birla Scholarship (INR 1,75,000) and OP Jindal Engineering award for top analytics performers. Apply after admission through the financial aid committee, prioritizing family income below INR 8,00,000.

• Merit-cum-Means: INR 50,000 to 1,00,000 per year
• Category Aid: Tuition waiver for reserved categories
• Aditya Birla: INR 1,75,000 for outstanding first-year students

Over 20% students receive support; details on the IIM Calcutta scholarships list.

IIM Calcutta Rankings for PGDBA

IIM Calcutta holds 7 in NIRF Management 2025, supporting PGDBA's strength in analytics education through joint NIRF-topped partners like IIT Kharagpur (5 Engineering). The program's interdisciplinary focus earns global recognition, with the FT Masters in Management ranking IIM Calcutta at 56 in 2024. Below are some IIM Calcutta rankings listed: