IMI Kolkata Fellowship Finance: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Alipore, KolkataEstd 2011NAAC Grade B+ 2.6

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Total fees

INR 6.64 Lakhs

4 years, no living cost

Average pay

INR 4.44 LPA

year 1 stipend support

Cutoff

70 score

proposal and interview call

Placement rate

100%

fee waiver for full time FPM

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to research support 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe degree and proposal you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the form to registration 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without living cost 07Will your score get you a call?Profile scores by category and research area 08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About IMI Kolkata FPM Finance

IMI Kolkata offers a full time Fellow Programme in Management in Finance for research scholars. The course takes minimum 3 years and maximum 5 years. It is AICTE approved and the institute stands #96 in Collegedunia's Management ranking 2025. The full fee without living cost is INR 6.64 Lakhs, based on the published 2025 to 26 table. The Finance area uses a research proposal and interview route. The page uses 6 scholars as the planning intake. The first two years carry INR 4.44 LPA stipend support, and full time FPM scholars get a 100% fee waiver.

IMI Kolkata FPM Finance Fees

The full course costs INR 6.64 Lakhs without living cost and INR 11.44 Lakhs with living cost. The tuition fee is INR 4 Lakhs. You pay only registration and security after the full time waiver is cleared. IMI Kolkata fixes the fee table. The security deposit comes back when you leave.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 4 Lakhs	Full course, as published
Learning Resource fee	INR 2.06 Lakhs	Full course, as published
Alumni fee	INR 18,000	One time
Registration fee	INR 40,000	One time
Security deposit	INR 25,000	One time, refundable
Living estimate	INR 4.80 Lakhs	INR 10,000 a month, 48 months
Total, no living cost	INR 6.64 Lakhs	Full course
Total with living cost	INR 11.44 Lakhs	Full course

IMI Kolkata FPM Finance Admission Dates

The next FPM form is expected in Jan 2027. Shortlist, interview and offer steps are expected between May 2027 and Jul 2027. Classes start in Aug 2027. Keep your proposal and degree papers ready before the form opens.

Event	Date	Status
Application form, last date to apply	Jan 2027 to Apr 2027	Tentative
Research proposal screening	May 2027	Tentative
Shortlist result	May 2027	Tentative
Presentation and interview round	Jun 2027	Tentative
Offer and seat allotment	Jul 2027	Tentative
Registration fee payment	Jul 2027	Tentative
Document check and registration	Jul 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Aug 2027	Tentative

IMI Kolkata FPM Finance Eligibility

The proposal can be up to 5000 words, and the degree rule asks for First Class. You need a master's degree or an equal degree in a listed subject. Final year students can also apply. If your degree is still pending, bring the final mark sheet when IMI asks.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	Master's degree or equal degree
Marks	First Class
Allowed fields	Management, Economics, Social Science, Commerce, Humanities, Engineering or Technology
Proposal	Research abstract up to 5000 words
Final year	Students waiting for final results can apply

IMI Kolkata FPM Finance Admission Process

The table has a 5000 word proposal step, then shortlist, presentation and interview. You submit the online form and upload papers first. IMI then checks your past record and proposal. If shortlisted, you present the idea and attend a personal interview.

Step	What you do
Step count	5 steps from form to interview
Fill the form	Submit the online FPM form with papers
Upload proposal	Add a research abstract up to 5000 words
Wait for shortlist	IMI checks your record and proposal
Present the idea	Explain the research topic to the panel
Attend interview	Answer questions on the topic and fit

IMI Kolkata FPM Finance Cutoff

A profile score of 70 or above is a safe call range, while 60 to 69 stays close. These are planning scores for the proposal and interview route. The college does not publish a rank cutoff, so your proposal fit matters most.

Profile	Call score	Round and year
Strong academic record	70 or above	Proposal and interview, 2027
Average academic record	60 to 69	Proposal and interview, 2027
Weak research fit	Below 60	Proposal and interview, 2027

IMI Kolkata FPM Finance Placements

The stipend support is INR 4.44 LPA in years 1 and 2, and the full time fee waiver is 100%. FPM is built for research, teaching and consulting work. The PGDM batch used for market context had INR 12.75 LPA average pay.

Metric	Value
FPM stipend, years 1 and 2	INR 4.44 LPA
FPM stipend, years 3 and 4	INR 5.04 LPA
Full time fee waiver	100%
PGDM average pay	INR 12.75 LPA, 2023 to 25 batch
PGDM placement rate	100%

IMI Kolkata FPM Finance Scholarships

The biggest waiver is INR 6.24 Lakhs for full time FPM scholars. The contingency grant is INR 1 Lakh. You also get monthly stipend support if your work stays on track. The college checks progress before each support step.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Full time FPM fee waiver	Full time FPM scholar	INR 6.24 Lakhs
Monthly stipend	Full time FPM scholar with clear progress	INR 4.44 LPA in years 1 and 2
Higher stipend	Full time FPM scholar in later years	INR 5.04 LPA in years 3 and 4
Contingency grant	Research scholar with approved use	INR 1 Lakh

IMI Kolkata FPM Finance Ranking

The college stands #96 in Collegedunia's Management ranking and #42 in NIRF Management 2025. It is AICTE approved. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
Collegedunia Management ranking	2025	#96
NIRF Management	2025	#42
AICTE	2025	Approved

IMI Kolkata FPM Finance Course Structure

The first year has 33 credits and includes research methods, statistics and stream courses. Finance electives include advanced corporate finance, asset pricing and financial econometrics. You then move to the proposal seminar and thesis work with a faculty guide.

Year	What you study
Year 1	33 credits of course work
Finance electives	Advanced corporate finance, asset pricing, behavioural finance
Proposal stage	Pre-registration seminar and thesis proposal
Thesis stage	Research work and final thesis exam

IMI Kolkata FPM Finance Seats and Intake

The planning intake used here is 6 scholars, and the Finance guide fit decides the final call. A smaller scholar group means closer faculty work. Ask the admission office about the available Finance guide before you pay.

Item	Detail
Planning intake	6 scholars
Area	Finance
Guide fit	Needed before final admission
Campus	Alipore, Kolkata

Should you pick FPM Finance at IMI Kolkata?

This course suits students who want finance research and can spend many years on one topic.

Pick it if:

You want research in finance: the course lists corporate finance, asset pricing and financial econometrics as Finance electives.

You need fee support: the waiver cuts INR 6.24 Lakhs, and the stipend starts at INR 4.44 LPA.

You want city access: Alipore is inside Kolkata, so finance offices and research events are easier to reach.

Your plan is teaching: FPM work is built around research papers, seminars and a thesis.

Skip it if:

You want a quick placement job: this is a doctoral course, so the main outcome is research or teaching.

You need a sure hostel room: IMI says only limited subsidized hostel support may be available.

You do not have a research idea: the form needs a proposal before the interview list is made.

You want a short course: the minimum time is 3 years and the maximum is 5 years.

Counsellor's advice

If you have a clear finance research topic, apply early and ask a faculty guide before paying. If you want a job course, skip it.

FPM Finance Eligibility▾

Degree: You need a master's degree or an equal degree with First Class.

Allowed fields: Management, Economics, Social Science, Commerce, Humanities, Engineering or Technology are accepted.

Final year: Students waiting for their final result can apply.

Proposal: You must upload a research abstract up to 5000 words.

Area fit: Pick Finance only if a faculty guide matches your topic.

FPM Finance Admission Process▾

Online form: Fill the FPM form and upload degree papers.

Research proposal: Add an abstract of up to 5000 words on your topic.

Shortlist: IMI checks past marks and the proposal before calling students.

Interview round: You present the research idea and answer panel questions.

Registration: Pay the registration fee and finish the document check to keep the seat.

FPM Finance Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative

Jan 2027 to Apr 2027

Application form, last date to apply

Submit the form and proposal before the last date in Apr 2027.

Tentative

May 2027

Research proposal screening

IMI checks your topic and past marks in May 2027.

Tentative

May 2027

Shortlist result

Shortlisted students get the interview call in May 2027.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Presentation and interview round

Present your proposal and answer panel questions in Jun 2027.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Offer and seat allotment

The offer letter names your next fee step in Jul 2027.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Registration fee payment

You lose the seat if this fee is not paid by the letter date.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Document check and registration

Bring degree papers and ID papers for the campus check.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

Course work is expected to begin in Aug 2027.

Source: IMI Kolkata FPM admission page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

IMI Kolkata FPM Finance Fees 2027

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This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. Rows use the 2025 to 26 fee table; the 2027 fee is not out yet. Turn on the toggle to add living cost.

Tuition fee

Full course, as published

INR 4 Lakhs

Learning Resource fee

Full course, as published

INR 2.06 Lakhs

Alumni fee

One time, in year 1

INR 18,000

Registration fee

One time, in year 1

INR 40,000

Security deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 25,000

Add local living cost

Local room and food

Per month × 48, INR 10,000 a month, local room and food estimate

INR 4.80 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 6.64 Lakhs

4 years · tuition + learning + registration, living not added

Total course fee

INR 11.44 Lakhs

4 years · tuition + learning + registration + living

Education loan EMI

INR 11,195

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

67%

average first year pay INR 4.44 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 19,289

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

39%

average first year pay INR 4.44 LPA vs the full fee

Source: IMI Kolkata FPM admission page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your profile score get you a call from IMI Kolkata?

Pick your profile score and research area. The cutoff range shows how safe your interview call looks.

Profile score

70 or above60 to 6950 to 59Below 50Final year

Research area

FinanceOther area

70 or above · Finance

80 and above: yes, your profile is strong. Email a Finance faculty guide before the form.

70 to 79: almost there. Make the proposal sharper before upload.

Below 70: not safe. Build a clearer research idea first.

70 or above · Other area

82 and above: yes, your profile is strong. Ask the area chair about guide fit.

72 to 81: almost there. Match the proposal to one faculty area.

Below 72: not safe. Wait till your proposal is clearer.

60 to 69 · Finance

76 and above: yes, you may get a call with a strong proposal.

60 to 75: almost there. Your proposal and interview matter most.

Below 60: not safe. Improve the research note first.

60 to 69 · Other area

78 and above: yes, you may get a call with clear guide fit.

62 to 77: almost there. Ask if your area has a guide.

Below 62: not safe. Work on the proposal first.

50 to 59 · Finance

74 and above: yes, only if the research proposal is strong.

58 to 73: almost there. Add methods and clear data plans.

Below 58: not safe. Build a stronger profile first.

50 to 59 · Other area

76 and above: yes, only if the proposal matches a guide.

60 to 75: almost there. Get feedback before upload.

Below 60: not safe. Try after more research work.

Below 50 · Finance

72 and above: yes, only with strong published work.

55 to 71: almost there. The interview must lift your case.

Below 55: not safe. Improve your academic record first.

Below 50 · Other area

74 and above: yes, only with a very clear topic.

57 to 73: almost there. Check guide fit before the form.

Below 57: not safe. Build more research proof first.

Final year · Finance

78 and above: yes, if your final result is ready by joining.

64 to 77: almost there. Keep the final mark sheet ready.

Below 64: not safe. Wait for the final result.

Final year · Other area

80 and above: yes, if the guide fit is clear.

66 to 79: almost there. Ask the area faculty first.

Below 66: not safe. Apply after the final result.

EDITOR'S NOTE

IMI Kolkata does not publish a rank cutoff for FPM. Treat 70 as a planning score, not a promised call. Your proposal, faculty fit and interview decide the final offer.

IMI Kolkata FPM Finance Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Scholar type

Full timePart timeSC/STEWS

Annual family income

Below 2.5L2.5L to 8LAbove 8L

Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

Full time FPM fee waiver

INR 6.24 Lakhs

IMI Kolkata

Cuts the tuition, learning and alumni fees for full time scholars.

Who qualifies: full time FPM scholarApply by Apr 2027

Not eligible on your answers

Central Sector Scheme

INR 40,000

Ministry of Education, through NSP

Paid each year if you keep passing and your income proof is accepted.

Who qualifies: income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2027

Not eligible on your answers

EWS fee help

INR 18,000

IMI Kolkata

Helps with the one time alumni fee when the certificate is accepted.

Who qualifies: EWS certificate, income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Jul 2027

Not eligible on your answers

Contingency grant

INR 1 Lakh

IMI Kolkata Research Committee

Used for conferences, data collection, books and research material.

Who qualifies: approved research useApply after joining

Not eligible on your answers

No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.

Estimated total waiver

INR 40,000

Your net course fee: INR 6.24 Lakhs

Estimated total waiver

INR 0

Your net course fee: INR 6.64 Lakhs

Estimated total waiver

INR 1.40 Lakhs

Your net course fee: INR 5.24 Lakhs

Estimated total waiver

INR 6.64 Lakhs

Your net course fee: INR 0

Estimated total waiver

INR 58,000

Your net course fee: INR 6.06 Lakhs

IMI Kolkata FPM Finance vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to IMI Kolkata. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Total fees4 years, no living cost

INR 6.64 Lakhs

tuition + learning + registration

INR 11.27 Lakhs

INR 4.63 Lakhs more

INR 6 Lakhs

INR 64,000 less

INR 10 Lakhs

INR 3.36 Lakhs more

INR 4.50 Lakhs

INR 2.14 Lakhs less

Annual supportfirst year stipend or support

INR 4.44 LPA

years 1 and 2

INR 5.28 LPA

INR 0.84 LPA more

INR 4.20 LPA

INR 0.24 LPA less

INR 4.80 LPA

INR 0.36 LPA more

INR 3.60 LPA

INR 0.84 LPA less

Fee waiverfull time scholars

100%

full time FPM

100%

Same waiver

100%

Same waiver

100%

Same waiver

100%

Same waiver

Selection scoreproposal and interview score

safe call range

5 more

2 fewer

2 more

5 fewer

Creditscourse work credits

first year course work

3 more

Same credits

3 fewer

3 more

In short

If you want a larger stipend and can pay more, compare IMI Delhi. If fee support and Kolkata fit matter more, IMI Kolkata stays lighter on cost.

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If the lower fee is your main need, compare IMI Bhubaneswar. If Finance area fit is stronger here, keep IMI Kolkata first.

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If you want a higher selection score target, compare MDI Murshidabad. If the 33 credit structure suits you, IMI Kolkata is simpler.

In short

If the lowest fee is the main point, compare XIM Bhubaneswar. If Kolkata access matters more, IMI Kolkata fits better.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on IMI Kolkata FPM Finance

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Should I take FPM Finance at IMI Kolkata if I want a teaching career?▾

Yes, if research and teaching are your main goals. The course has 33 first year credits and then moves to proposal and thesis work. The full time waiver cuts INR 6.24 Lakhs, so the money pressure is lower. Check faculty fit in Finance before you apply.

Is IMI Kolkata FPM Finance worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you get the full time waiver. The full fee is INR 6.64 Lakhs without living cost, but the waiver can cut INR 6.24 Lakhs. Your net fee can fall to INR 40,000 before the refundable deposit. Confirm the waiver in the offer letter.

What job does FPM Finance lead to?▾

It mainly leads to research, teaching and consulting work, not a quick campus job. The course asks for coursework, seminars and a thesis. The stipend starts at INR 4.44 LPA in years 1 and 2. Take it only if you want to build a research profile.

Who should skip this course?▾

Skip it if you want a short job course. The minimum time is 3 years and the maximum is 5 years. You also need a research proposal before the interview. Pick a taught management course if you want a faster placement route.

Is Finance the right area for me here?▾

It is right if your topic fits corporate finance, asset pricing, behavioural finance or financial econometrics. These are listed as Finance electives in the FPM course structure. Write to a Finance faculty member before the form. A weak guide fit can hurt your call.

Should I apply if my profile score is near 70?▾

Yes, but do not rely on the score alone. The checker uses 70 as a planning score because IMI does not publish a rank cutoff. Your proposal and interview decide the call. Keep the proposal clear and ask for feedback before uploading it.

Is the stipend enough for the full course?▾

It helps, but it may not cover every cost. The stipend starts at INR 4.44 LPA and rises later if progress is clear. Living cost is separate in the fee block. Plan rent and food before you accept the offer.

Is the batch size too small for research?▾

A small group can help if you need close faculty time. This page uses 6 scholars as the planning intake, so guide fit matters more than crowd size. Ask how many Finance guides are taking scholars before you pay the registration fee.

Can I take this course without a clear proposal?▾

No, that is risky. The admission page asks for a research abstract up to 5000 words. The panel uses it to judge your interest and fit. Write the topic, method and data plan before you submit the form.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

The fee table is given year wise, and the offer letter will tell you the due date. Full time scholars mainly pay registration and security after the waiver is cleared. Read the fee line before paying, because missing the payment date can cost the seat.

Is hostel sure for FPM scholars?▾

No, do not assume that. IMI says limited subsidized hostel support may be available for outstation scholars. The fee block adds a local living estimate because room and food can sit outside the academic fee. Ask the office before joining.

Which scholarship should I check first?▾

Check the full time FPM fee waiver first. It can cut INR 6.24 Lakhs, which is the biggest amount on this page. Then check the stipend and contingency grant. Keep income papers ready only if you plan to use an outside scheme.

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Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 1, 2026

IMI Kolkata: 1 Answered Question

Can you please rank these B-schools: IBS Hyderabad, IMI Kolkata, IMT Nagpur, Bimtech (PGDM IB Course), SIMS Pune, Amity Noida?

Rashi SrivastavPGDM Marketing & Operations Management, Institute of Management Technology, Nagpur (2018)

Many coaching institutes publish many different rankings of B schools across the country every year based on several different parameters. Which in most situations aren’t reliable and trustworthy. But the Times ranking or Career Launcher ranking is more realistic and based on practical parameters. According to these rankings, the preference order of the institutes is as follows.

SIMS Pune (Symbiosis tag, good average package)
IMT N (IMT tag and brand value, good placement, good faculty, and campus life)
IMI K (Decent placement)
BIMTECH (Location factor)
Amity Noida (Brand value, beautiful campus)
IBS H (More number of students, only location advantage)

The table below gives a brief overview of the institutes in the question.

Institution	Average CTC	Course Fee
SIMS Pune	9.2 LPA	9.20 lakhs
IMT N	7.94 LPA	12.1 lakhs
IMI K	10.25 LPA	12.41 lakhs
BIMTECH	8.13 LPA	12 lakhs
Amity Noida	4.5 LPA	6.80 lakhs
IBS H	7.97 LPA	14.04 lakhs