IMI Kolkata - International Management Institute: Ranking, Courses, Fees, Admission, Placements

IMI Kolkata - International Management Institute Overview

International Management Institute Kolkata was established in the year 2010 with the purpose to provide the best quality of education in the field of management. The institute has been ranked 59th among management institutions in India Rankings 2022 by NIRF. The IMI Kolkata aims to equip students with the skills to lead national and global organizations. It also inspires its students to strive for thought leadership in many specialized areas through Centres of Excellence for advanced research and consultancy. The institute provides courses in the field of business management. The college has created the Learning Resource Centre as a specialized training cell to make academics and field-work-based research integral to the institute. IMI Kolkata PGDM is approved by AICTE and accredited by NBA. It is treated as equivalent to MBA by AIU.

IMI Kolkata Latest Updates

• December 20, 2022: IMI Kolkata PGDM Admissions 2023 begin; Apply by Jan 31
• December 16, 2022: The admissions are open for the PGDM course for the academic year 2023-25. The last date to apply is January 31, 2022. Read more

The admission process is currently ongoing for the PGDM program for the year 2023-25. The highest and average packages offered during IMI Kolkata placements 2022 were INR 14 LPA and INR 10.3 LPA, respectively. IMI-Kolkata enjoys a very strong industry linkage. The institute embarks on its world-class infrastructure, highly experienced faculty members, experiential-based learning approach, and industry-focused curriculum which act as the pillars of success. The international linkage of the institute has grown over the years and spans business schools/universities in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Table of Contents

• Quick Insights
• Ranking
• Courses
• Admission
• Why choose IMI Kolkata?
• Cutoff
• Infrastructure
• Placements
• Collaborations
• Faculty
• Alumni

IMI Kolkata Quick Insights

IMI Kolkata not only offers a scholarly and professional ambience but also a fulfilling campus life necessary for the all-round development of the students. The highlights of the institute are mentioned in the table below as follows.

IMI Kolkata Quick Insights
Year of Establishment	2010
Type of College	Private
Accreditation	NBA, AIU
Affiliation	AICTE
Partner Institute for	Study in India
Location	Kolkata

IMI Kolkata Ranking

IMI Kolkata has been ranked 59th among Business Schools in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), and the Government of India in 2022. Apart from that, some other rankings of the institute are mentioned below as follows.

• IMI Kolkata ranked 59th according to NIRF among Management Colleges in India.
• Ranked 15th among private MBA institutions (All India ranking).
• Ranked 4th among private business schools in East Zone.
• Ranked 10th among private standalone institutions (All India).
• Ranked 9th overall Ranked in A1 Band (Rank 1 – 10), PAN India.
• Ranked 1st in India for SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being).
• Ranked 70th in top B-Schools for PAN India locations.
• Ranked 1st in top B-Schools region-wise in the East.
• The institute has been ranked 23rd among the top private B-Schools by Outlook in 2019.
• Apart from that, the NIRF Rankings for the years 2019 and 2018 are 45 and 75 respectively.

IMI Kolkata Courses

IMI Kolkata offers admissions to PGDM, FPM, and EFPM courses respectively. The college inspires its students to strive for thought leadership in many specialized areas through Centres of Excellence for advanced research and consultancy. IMI Kolkata PGDM is approved by AICTE and accredited by NBA. It is treated as equivalent to MBA by AIU. The courses along with their respective departments are tabulated below as follows.

Course	Duration	Eligibility
PGDM	2 Years	Graduation with 50% marks + Valid Scores in CAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ CMAT entrance exams.

IMI Kolkata Fee Details

The fee details for the PGDM course at IMI Kolkata are listed below.

Course	Total Tuition Fees
PGDM	INR 14.50 Lakh

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IMI Kolkata Admission

 IMI-Kolkata's PGDM program has accreditation from NBA and MBA degree equivalence from AIU. The institute offers admission to postgraduate courses and fellowship programs. Admission to the programs is merit-based. All admissions are based on the institute's cut-off for all the programs.

IMI Kolkata Eligibility Criteria

The Institute offers courses in the field of management and the programs have a different set of eligibility criteria to be met by the students who are willing to apply. FPM program offers management specialization in disciplines like economics, finance & accounting, marketing, organizational behavior & human resource management, information systems, operations management, and strategic management. The eligibility criteria for the different courses offered are listed below as follows.

PGDM Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate must have completed their 10th, 12th, and graduation degree with 50% marks.
• Candidates should have valid scores in CAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ CMAT.

FPM Eligibility Criteria

• A postgraduate degree or its equivalent in any discipline with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks.
• A bachelor's degree in engineering with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grade points.
• Any professional qualifications such as CA, ICWA, and CS with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks.
• In addition, all the candidates must have secured a minimum of 55% marks in all of their public examinations.

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Why Choose IMI Kolkata?

IMI Kolkata has been built with a clear objective to promote significant opportunities for students to learn, grow, and most importantly, develop and hone multiple skills across various disciplines of management. The institute has ranked number one in India for SDG3 (Good Health and Well-Being). It has an AIR  of 15 among private MBA institutions according to the Business School Ranking 2022 by Outlook Icare.

IMI Kolkata Academic Advantages

IMI Kolkata has been instrumental in shaping the lives of students and serving as a perfect stepping stone for the corporate careers of bright young minds. The institute is committed to building next-generation leaders who are socially responsible and ready to take up complex challenges in the world of business. Some other academic advantages of IMI Kolkata are as follows.

• 100% placements in new-age sectors like ed tech, e-commerce, healthcare, and consulting
• Practice-oriented learning through live projects and internships mentored by both industry and faculty guides
• Continuous industry engagement through guest lectures, roundtables, and symposiums by senior corporate executives
• Curriculum based on application-oriented learning to ensure greater learning outcomes
• Active student exchange programs with international universities in current years
• Ranked top 59 in NIRF among Management Colleges in India, and 15th in Outlook I- care India MBA Ranking 2022
• Ranked 1st by Business world in Top B-Schools — Region wise Private – East
• Ranked 9th nationally by Global Impact Ranking

IMI Kolkata Cutoff

The flagship program of IMI Kolkata is the two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) program designed to prepare and train students to become excellent managers. On the other hand, the full-time Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) has been designed to cater to the scholarly needs of the faculty members, researchers, and executives willing to pursue rigorous research work at the doctoral level on a full-time basis. To get admitted to this institute, the candidates are required to meet the cut-off criteria for the same and qualify with a valid score on the entrance tests.

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IMI Kolkata Infrastructure 

IMI Kolkata has state-of-the-art facilities for the students on campus. The aesthetically designed IMI Kolkata campus offers a stimulating atmosphere, conducive to the round development of a participant and also facilitates fervid cross-functional learning. The institute not only offers a scholastic and professional ambiance but also a fulfilling and promising campus life necessary for the all-around development of a student. Some of the IMI Infrastructure facilities are listed below as follows.

• Library
• Computer Center
• Auditorium
• Sports Facilities
• Recreation Facilities
• Hostel
• Mess

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IMI Kolkata Placements

The institute has had a good placement record over the years. The institute has recorded 100% placements for its PGDM batch during IMI Kolkata placements 2022. The median CTC was recorded as INR 8.71 LPA. IMI Placement Cell invites companies for recruitment drives on campus. The campus is visited by some of the top companies in the country and the world. It has a dedicated team of staff working towards the placement drives and internships organized in the institute. The academic rigor coupled with live projects, internships, and co-curricular activities has made IMI students deliver superior quality at work.

• The highest salary package offered was INR 14 LPA.
• The average salary package offered was INR 10.3 LPA.

IMI Kolkata Top Recruiters

Some of the top recruiters of the institute are listed below as follows.

Amazon	IBM	Intel
KPMG	Justdial	Coca Cola
ICICI Bank	Kent	Byju's

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IMI Kolkata Collaborations

The institute has collaborated with many international academic institutions for assisting students in their effective course completion. The international collaborations are listed below as follows.

International Collaborations

Country	Partnering Institute
USA	Emporia State University
France	ESC Rennes School of Business, IDRAC Business School, University of Tours, University of Bordeaux
China	Kunming University of Science and Technology (KUST)
Brazil	Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
Canada	College of Business and Economics, University of Guelph
Spain	Xunta De Galicia
China	Sichuan Academy of Social Sciences
Bangladesh	North South University
Finland	Turku University of Applied Sciences
Mexico	Autonomous University of Sinaloa

IMI Kolkata Faculty

The eminent faculty of the institute consists of many experienced individuals and academicians. Some of the renowned names are listed below as follows.

• Roma Puri, Associate Professor - Organizational Behaviour & Human Resources 
• Avinash K Shrivastava, Assistant Professor-Management Information Systems and Analytics
• Tirthankar Nag, Professor - Strategy, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
• Sahana Roy Chowdhury, Associate Professor - Economics

IMI Kolkata Alumni

The esteemed alumni of the institute are working globally across many sectors of society. Some of the notable alumni are listed below as follows.

Notable Alumni	Profession
Snigdha Kundu	Business Intelligence Engineer, Amazon, USA
Medha Saha	Account Director, Kantar, UK