IMI- International Management Institute , Kolkata

West Bengal, Kolkata | Over All Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.3 (400) | Apply Now | Add To Compare

Approved by: AICTE

Type: Private

Estd. 2010

About College/University

International Management Institute (IMI), Kolkata is a private management institute established in 2011 and located at Alipore, Kolkata. It is part of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group and the IMI Business Schools network. The institute's flagship programme is its two-year full-time PGDM, which is AICTE approved, NBA accredited and recognized by AIU as equivalent to an MBA. IMI Kolkata was ranked 42nd among management institutes in NIRF 2025 and 42nd in Asia in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2025, according to the institute.

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Courses

PGDM – Post Graduate Diploma in Management:
The flagship two-year full-time programme is divided into six trimesters. The first year provides a foundation across major management disciplines, while students can subsequently select a major and minor specialization. Major academic areas include Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems & Analytics, Organizational Behaviour & Human Resource Management, Operations Management & Quantitative Techniques, and Strategy, Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

Online PGDM:
IMI Kolkata also offers an online PGDM programme for learners seeking management education through an online mode. The programme is listed among the institute's current programmes.

FPM – Fellow Programme in Management:
A full-time doctoral-level programme designed for researchers and executives interested in rigorous management research. The programme was launched in 2017 and follows a multidisciplinary research approach.

EFPM – Executive Fellow Programme in Management:
A doctoral programme designed for experienced professionals and academics. It requires a Master's degree with First Class and at least five years of relevant full-time teaching or corporate work experience.

Post Graduate Certificate in Financial Markets:
A specialized programme focused on financial markets and related professional skills.

Post Graduate Certificate in Family Business Management:
A specialized management programme designed around family-business management and entrepreneurship.

Course Eligibility

PGDM:

Bachelor's degree/equivalent from a recognized university
Minimum 50% aggregate marks
Bachelor's programme must generally involve at least three years of education after 10+2
Final-year graduation students can also apply, subject to fulfilling the eligibility requirements by the specified deadline
Entrance exams accepted for the 2026–28 admission cycle include CAT, XAT and CMAT; GMAT is also mentioned for applicable candidates.

FPM:

Master's degree with First Class
Relevant Master's qualification in Management, Engineering & Technology, Economics, Social Science, Commerce, Humanities or related fields
Final-year candidates may also apply, subject to the institute's conditions.

EFPM:

Master's degree with First Class
Minimum 5 years of relevant full-time teaching/academic or corporate work experience.

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Fees

Course / Programme	Fee
PGDM 2026–28 – Tuition Fee	₹12.08 Lakh
Learning Materials	₹1.05 Lakh
Student Activities & Welfare	₹43,000
Library & Information Resources	₹75,000
IT Infrastructure	₹32,000
Alumni Life Membership	₹20,000
Refundable Security Deposit	₹15,000
PGDM Total Academic Fee	₹14.98 Lakh
FPM 2026–27 Total Listed Fee	₹6.89 Lakh
Online PGDM	Approx. ₹2.65 Lakh
PG Certificate in Financial Markets	₹1.50 Lakh + applicable taxes

Placement

Highest CTC: ₹20.38 LPA

Average CTC: ₹12.02 LPA

Median CTC: ₹12.48 LPA

Top 25% Average CTC: ₹14.63 LPA

Top 50% Average CTC: ₹13.02 LPA

Admission Process

Check the programme eligibility.

Appear for the applicable entrance examination.

Submit the online application form.

Pay the application processing fee.

Candidates are shortlisted based on entrance scores and academic profile.

Shortlisted candidates participate in the Individual Assessment / Personal Interview process.

Past academic performance, work experience and extracurricular activities may be considered.

Final admission offers are made based on the institute's composite selection process.

Complete admission formalities and fee payment.

Required Documents

10th Marksheet & Certificate
12th Marksheet & Certificate
Graduation Marksheet / Degree
CAT / XAT / CMAT Scorecard
Government ID Proof
Passport-size Photographs
Work Experience Certificate, if applicable
Category Certificate, if applicable
Migration / Transfer Certificate, where applicable
Other programme-specific documents

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College Highlights

Part of IMI group 🔥
Strong corporate exposure
Good placement record
Industry-oriented curriculum
Modern campus

FAQs

Q1. Is IMI Kolkata AICTE approved?
Yes. Its flagship PGDM programme is AICTE approved and NBA accredited.

Q2. Is IMI Kolkata's PGDM equivalent to an MBA?
Yes. The PGDM has MBA equivalence from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

Q3. What is the PGDM fee at IMI Kolkata?
The total academic fee for the 2026–28 PGDM batch is ₹14.98 lakh, excluding hostel and mess charges.

Q4. What is the highest package at IMI Kolkata?
The latest clearly published final placement report available from the institute reports a ₹20.38 LPA highest CTC for 2023–24.

Q5. What is the average package at IMI Kolkata?
The 2023–24 final placement report reports an ₹12.02 LPA average CTC.

Q6. Does IMI Kolkata provide summer internships?
Yes. The PGDM includes a compulsory 8–10 week Summer Internship Project after the first three trimesters.

Q7. Which entrance exams are accepted for PGDM?
CAT, XAT and CMAT are accepted for the 2026–28 PGDM admission cycle, with GMAT applicable to specified