1st IIM of India : IIM Calcutta

Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta) is one of the most prestigious business schools in India and globally recognized for its excellence in management education. Established in 1961 as the first IIM, it is known for its academic rigor, strong faculty, and leadership development.

The campus is located in Joka, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal. It boasts a sprawling 135-acre campus, well-equipped with modern facilities, libraries, and student accommodations.

Programs Offered:

IIM Calcutta offers a variety of management programs:

Post Graduate Program in Management (PGP): This is the flagship two-year MBA program.
Executive MBA (PGPEX): A one-year full-time program for working professionals.
Post Graduate Program for Executives for Visionary Leadership in Manufacturing (PGPEX-VLM): A program designed for mid-career professionals in manufacturing.
Doctoral Program (Ph.D. in Management): Focused on research and academic careers.
Management Development Programs (MDP): Short-term courses for professionals seeking skill development in specific areas.

Fees: (As of 2024)

PGP/MBA : The total fees for the two-year PGP program are approximately ₹ 27 Lakhs.

Executive MBA (PGPEX) : For the one-year MBA program for working professionals, the fees are around ₹33-35 lakhs.

PGPEX-VLM (Visionary Leadership in Manufacturing) : The total fees for this program are approximately ₹15-20 lakhs.

Average Salary (Placements 2023):

PGP Program (2023 placements):

Average Salary : The average salary for the graduating batch was around ₹35-37 lakhs per annum.

Median Salary : The median salary was approximately ₹33-34 lakhs per annum.

Highest Salary : The highest salary was reported to be around ₹1.2 crore per annum.

Top Recruiters:

IIM Calcutta attracts top companies from various industries, including consulting, finance, IT, e-commerce, and FMCG. Some of the top recruiters in recent years include:

Consulting:

- McKinsey & Company
- Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
- Bain & Company
- Accenture Strategy
- Deloitte
- PwC

Finance:

- Goldman Sachs
- JP Morgan Chase
- Morgan Stanley
- Citi
- Barclays
- Bank of America
- ICICI Bank
- HDFC Bank

Technology/IT:

- Microsoft
- Google
- Amazon
- IBM
- Infosys
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
- Wipro
- Adobe

E-commerce & Startups:

- Flipkart
- Amazon
- Paytm
- Swiggy
- Zomato
- Byju’s
- Ola

FMCG & Retail:

- Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL)
- Procter & Gamble (P&G)
- ITC
- Nestlé
- Coca-Cola
- PepsiCo
- Marico

Manufacturing & Conglomerates:

- Tata Group
- Reliance Industries
- Mahindra Group
- Aditya Birla Group

Student Exchange Program

It has numerous global partnerships with leading B-schools for student exchange and collaborative research.