Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in Management, or EIILM Kolkata, offers a two-year, full-time MBA. Classes are held on campus at Esplanade in central Kolkata and the degree comes from Vidyasagar University. The college has taught management since 1995 and is approved by UGC, AICTE and AIU. Collegedunia places it #152 in India for MBA and #5 in Kolkata. The full course fee is INR 6.95 Lakhs, and hostel, mess and stay take it to INR 8.39 Lakhs. You get in on a CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT or VUMAT score, then a group discussion and an interview. The Class of 2024 was placed at an average of INR 6.5 LPA, and 90% of the batch was placed.
EIILM Kolkata MBA Fees
The fees without hostel is INR 6.95 Lakhs for the two years, and INR 8.39 Lakhs with hostel, mess and stay. The college publishes one programme fee, so there is no separate tuition fee head. You pay it to the college, not to the university. Hostel rent is paid by the month and only if you take a room. The fee for the 2027 batch is not out yet.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Programme fee
INR 6.95 Lakhs
Full course, as published
Hostel, mess and stay
INR 1.44 Lakhs
INR 6,000 a month, 24 months
Total, no hostel
INR 6.95 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 8.39 Lakhs
Full course
EIILM Kolkata MBA Admission Dates 2027
CAT 2026 registration is open till 15 Sep 2026 and the exam is on 29 Nov 2026. Classes for this batch start in Jul 2027. The college shortlists you on your percentile, then calls you for a group discussion and an interview. Pay the admission fee by the date on the offer letter or you lose the seat.
Event
Date
Status
EIILM admission form opens
Aug 2026
Over
CAT 2026 registration, last date to apply
3 Aug 2026 to 15 Sep 2026
Confirmed
CAT 2026 admit card
4 Nov 2026
Confirmed
CAT 2026 exam
29 Nov 2026
Confirmed
CAT 2026 result and scorecard
Jan 2027
Tentative
Shortlist, GD and PI round
Jan 2027 to Mar 2027
Tentative
Offer letter
Mar 2027
Tentative
Admission fee, last date to pay
Apr 2027
Tentative
Reporting and document check
Jun 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Jul 2027
Tentative
EIILM Kolkata MBA Eligibility
You need a bachelor's degree of three years or more with 50% marks, or 45% if you are from a reserved category. You also need a valid score in one of seven exams. Final year students can apply and bring the degree before classes start. The college reads your marks along with your percentile at the shortlist stage.
Requirement
What you need
Degree
Bachelor's degree of three years or more
Marks in graduation
50%, or 45% for reserved category students
Entrance exam
CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT or VUMAT
Final year students
Can apply; bring the degree before classes start
Work experience
Not needed, but the panel gives it preference
EIILM Kolkata MBA Admission Process
You take one of the seven exams the college reads, then apply on the EIILM portal. The college shortlists you on your percentile and your marks, and calls you for a group discussion and an interview. The offer letter says how much to pay and by when. Miss that date and you lose the seat.
Step
What you do
1. Take an entrance exam
CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT or VUMAT; your best score counts
2. Apply online
Fill the EIILM form with your score and your mark sheets
3. Shortlist
The college screens on your percentile and your marks
4. Group discussion and interview
Both are held on campus at Esplanade
5. Pay and report
Pay the admission fee by the date on the offer letter
EIILM Kolkata MBA Cutoff
The MBA closed at 60% on the CAT percentile in 2025, the same for every category. That 60% close has held in each year since 2021. The college reads six other exams too, so a lower CAT percentile is not the end of it. The group discussion and the interview then decide the seat.
Category
CAT closing percentile
Round and year
General
60%
Round 1, 2025
OBC
60%
Round 1, 2025
SC
60%
Round 1, 2025
ST
60%
Round 1, 2025
EWS
60%
Round 1, 2025
EIILM Kolkata MBA Placements
The Class of 2024 was placed at an average of INR 6.5 LPA, and 90% of the batch was placed. The highest offer was INR 12 LPA and the lowest was INR 3 LPA. About 130 companies came to campus, most of them in FMCG, banking, IT and consulting. Every student does a summer internship between the first and the second year.
Metric
Value
Average pay
INR 6.5 LPA, Class of 2024
Highest offer
INR 12 LPA
Lowest offer
INR 3 LPA
Batch placed
90%
Companies on campus
130
Top recruiters
ITC, Deloitte, Nestle, PwC, KPMG, Berger Paints, Dabur, Bandhan Bank, Axis Bank, TCS, Wipro
EIILM Kolkata MBA Scholarships
Three schemes cut this fee, and the biggest is the state Swami Vivekananda scholarship at INR 1.20 Lakhs over the two years. The college's own merit scholarship takes INR 30,000 off for good Class 10 and Class 12 marks. The two state schemes need West Bengal home state and an income paper. You apply for them after you join.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
EIILM merit scholarship
Above 70% in Class 10 and Class 12, any home state
INR 30,000 over the course
Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
West Bengal home state, 53% in graduation, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year
INR 1.20 Lakhs over the course
Nabanna Scholarship
West Bengal home state, 50% to 53% in graduation, family income up to INR 1.2 Lakhs a year
INR 20,000 over the course
EIILM Kolkata MBA Ranking
Collegedunia places the college at #152 in India for MBA and #5 in Kolkata. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. The college has taught management since 1995 and the degree comes from Vidyasagar University. UGC, AICTE and AIU approve it.
Ranking body
Year
Rank
Collegedunia, India MBA ranking
2026
#152
Collegedunia, Kolkata MBA ranking
2026
#5
EIILM Kolkata MBA Course Structure
The first year covers the core subjects every MBA student takes, and the second year is your specialisation. You pick from marketing, finance, human resources, supply chain, digital marketing and retail. A summer internship sits between the two years. The last semester ends with a project and the placement season.
Year
What you study
Year 1
Core subjects: accounting, marketing, finance, human resources, operations and statistics
Between year 1 and year 2
Summer internship with a company
Year 2
Your specialisation, electives and the final project
EIILM Kolkata MBA Hostel and Campus
A hostel room with meals costs INR 4,000 to 6,000 a month. Two years at the top of that range come to INR 1.44 Lakhs. Boys and girls have separate hostels near the metro, with a 7 PM curfew. The campus is one building at Esplanade and rooms are not part of the course fee.
Item
Detail
Room and meals
INR 4,000 to 6,000 a month, meals included
Two years of hostel
INR 1.44 Lakhs at INR 6,000 a month
Hostels
Separate for boys and girls, near the metro
Curfew
7 PM
Campus
One building at Esplanade, central Kolkata
Should you pick MBA at EIILM Kolkata?
This course suits students who want a marketing, sales or bank job in Kolkata and can pay a private-college fee.
Pick it if:
You want an FMCG or a bank job: ITC, Nestle, Dabur, Berger Paints, Bandhan Bank and Axis Bank hire from this campus every year.
You want to study inside the city: the campus is one building at Esplanade, on the metro, so company visits and evening classes are easy.
You want an internship on your CV: every student here does a summer internship with a company between the first and the second year.
You want the fee back fast: the average pay is close to the whole course fee, so the ROI tile below reads about 94%.
Skip it if:
You are counting on a big package: the average pay is INR 6.5 LPA and the highest offer was INR 12 LPA.
You want a quiet campus with playing fields: this is one city building at Esplanade in the middle of Kolkata, not a campus of its own.
You want a hostel room from day one: the hostels sit near the metro, have a 7 PM curfew, and you pay for them by the month.
You will wait for the CAT result: the college reads six other exams, so a MAT or an ATMA score keeps you in the queue.
Counsellor's advice
If you want a marketing, sales or bank job in eastern India and can pay the fee, take this seat. If you want a package at the top of the market, keep a bigger B-school above it.
MBA Eligibility▾
Graduation marks: 50% in a bachelor's degree of three years or more. 45% for reserved category students.
Exam score needed: A valid score in CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT or VUMAT.
Percentile that got in: The last CAT close was 60% for every category, in Round 1 of 2025.
Final year students: You can apply now and bring the degree before classes start in Jul 2027.
Work experience: Not needed. The panel gives preference to students who have it.
MBA Admission Process▾
Take an exam: CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT or VUMAT. Your best score counts.
Fill the form: Apply online on the EIILM admission portal with your score and your mark sheets.
Shortlist: The college screens on your percentile and your marks in graduation.
GD and PI: You go to the campus at Esplanade for a group discussion and an interview.
Pay and report: Pay the admission fee by the date on the offer letter or you lose the seat.
MBA Admission Dates 2027
▾
These are the official 2027 dates. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2028 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2027.
Over
Aug 2026
EIILM admission form opens
The form is online. You apply with a score from any exam the college reads.
Confirmed
3 Aug 2026 to 15 Sep 2026
CAT 2026 registration, last date to apply
The last date to apply for CAT is 15 Sep 2026. Late forms are not taken.
Confirmed
4 Nov 2026
CAT 2026 admit card
Download it from the CAT site. You cannot sit the exam without it.
Confirmed
29 Nov 2026
CAT 2026 exam
One day, three slots. The percentile from this day is what the college screens on.
Tentative
Jan 2027
CAT 2026 result and scorecard
The scorecard carries your percentile. The college closed at 60% in 2025.
Tentative
Jan 2027 to Mar 2027
Shortlist, GD and PI round
Shortlisted students go to the Esplanade campus for a group discussion and an interview.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Offer letter
The letter says how much to pay and by when.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Admission fee, last date to pay
You lose the seat if the admission fee is not paid by the date on the letter.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring your degree, your mark sheets and your scorecard in original.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Classes start
The first year starts on campus at Esplanade.
Tentative
Aug 2027
EIILM admission form opens
Expected to open in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Aug 2027
CAT 2027 registration, last date to apply
The last date to apply is usually in the middle of Sep.
Tentative
Nov 2027
CAT 2027 exam
Expected on the last Sunday of Nov, as in other years.
Tentative
Jan 2028
CAT 2027 result and scorecard
Expected about five weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Feb 2028
Shortlist, GD and PI round
Expected to start soon after the CAT scorecard is out.
Tentative
Mar 2028
Offer letter
Expected within a few weeks of the interview.
Tentative
Apr 2028
Admission fee, last date to pay
Expected to fall a few weeks after the offer letter.
Tentative
Jun 2028
Reporting and document check
Expected in the month before classes start.
Tentative
Jul 2028
Classes start
Expected in the same month as this year.
Source: CAT 2026 notification by IIM Indore and the EIILM Kolkata admission page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
EIILM Kolkata MBA Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel, mess and stay.
Programme fee
Full course, as published by the college
INR 6.95 Lakhs
Add hostel, mess and stay
Hostel, mess and stay
Per month × 24, INR 6,000 a month, rent is INR 4,000 to 6,000 with meals
INR 1.44 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 6.95 Lakhs
2 years · the programme fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 8.39 Lakhs
2 years · programme fee + hostel, mess and stay
Education loan EMI
INR 11,718
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
94%
average first-year pay INR 6.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 14,146
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
77%
average first-year pay INR 6.5 LPA vs the full fee
Source: the EIILM Kolkata published programme fee. The 2027 fee is not out yet. Confirm on the official site before you pay.
Will your CAT percentile get you a seat at EIILM Kolkata?
Pick your category. The cutoff range below is the college's own published CAT close for the MBA.
Category
General · 50% in graduation
60% and above on CAT: yes, you clear the last close, and the group discussion and interview then decide your seat.
Below 60%: short of the last close, so apply with your MAT, XAT, CMAT or ATMA score as well.
No exam score at all: not this year, because you need a valid score and 50% in graduation.
OBC · 45% in graduation
60% and above on CAT: yes, you clear the last close, and the group discussion and interview then decide your seat.
Below 60%: short of the last close, so apply with your MAT, XAT, CMAT or ATMA score as well.
No exam score at all: not this year, because you need a valid score and 45% in graduation.
SC · 45% in graduation
60% and above on CAT: yes, you clear the last close, and the group discussion and interview then decide your seat.
Below 60%: short of the last close, so apply with your MAT, XAT, CMAT or ATMA score as well.
No exam score at all: not this year, because you need a valid score and 45% in graduation.
ST · 45% in graduation
60% and above on CAT: yes, you clear the last close, and the group discussion and interview then decide your seat.
Below 60%: short of the last close, so apply with your MAT, XAT, CMAT or ATMA score as well.
No exam score at all: not this year, because you need a valid score and 45% in graduation.
EWS · 50% in graduation
60% and above on CAT: yes, you clear the last close, and the group discussion and interview then decide your seat.
Below 60%: short of the last close, so apply with your MAT, XAT, CMAT or ATMA score as well.
No exam score at all: not this year, because you need a valid score and 50% in graduation.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The close has stayed at the same percentile for every category since 2021, so the exam is a floor here, not a race. What separates students is the group discussion and the interview.
EIILM Kolkata MBA Scholarship Calculator
Answer three questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Home state
Marks in graduation
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
EIILM merit scholarship
INR 30,000
EIILM Kolkata
Taken off the programme fee when you join.
Who qualifies: above 70% in Class 10 and Class 12Apply with the admission form
Not eligible on your answers
Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
INR 1.20 Lakhs
West Bengal Higher Education Department
INR 60,000 a year, paid for both years if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: West Bengal home state, 53% or more in graduation, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply on the state portal after you join
Not eligible on your answers
Nabanna Scholarship
INR 20,000
West Bengal Chief Minister's Relief Fund
INR 10,000 a year. You cannot take it with another state scholarship.
Who qualifies: West Bengal home state, 50% to 53% in graduation, family income up to INR 1.2 Lakhs a yearApply after you join
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 1.50 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 5.45 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 30,000
Your net course fee: INR 6.65 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 50,000
Your net course fee: INR 6.45 Lakhs
EIILM Kolkata MBA vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to EIILM Kolkata. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 6.95 Lakhs
the programme fee
INR 8.75 Lakhs
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Average paylatest batch
INR 6.5 LPA
Class of 2024
INR 6.85 LPA
INR 0.35 LPA more, Class of 2025
INR 9.08 LPA
INR 2.58 LPA more, Class of 2026
INR 5.6 LPA
INR 0.9 LPA less, Class of 2023
INR 7 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA more
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
90%
Class of 2024
100%
10 points higher, Class of 2025
90%
Same, Class of 2026
85%
5 points lower, Class of 2023
97%
7 points higher
CAT cutoffCAT percentile, General
60%
Round 1, 2025
50%
10 points lower, any accepted exam
Not published
Not published
Not published
ROIaverage pay against the full fee
94%
on INR 6.5 LPA
78%
16 points lower
80%
14 points lower
79%
15 points lower
92%
2 points lower
In short
Globsyn Business School places its whole batch but charges more for the two years. If you want the lower fee and the Esplanade address, take this seat.
In short
Praxis Business School pays much more on average, but its fee is far higher. If you can pay it and want an analytics job, take Praxis; if not, this seat costs much less.
In short
NSHM Business School costs a little more and pays less on average. If EIILM Kolkata makes you an offer, take it and keep NSHM as your backup.
In short
Army Institute of Management places more of its batch and pays a little more for a fee that is close. If you clear its shortlist, weigh it against this seat before you pay.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on EIILM Kolkata MBA
Short answers to what students ask before they apply.
How do I get admission to the MBA at EIILM Kolkata?▾
Take CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT or VUMAT and apply on the college portal with your score. The college shortlists you on your percentile and your marks in graduation. You then sit a group discussion and an interview at the Esplanade campus.
What is the full fee for the MBA?▾
The programme fee is INR 6.95 Lakhs for the two years. With hostel, mess and stay it comes to INR 8.39 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above.
What CAT percentile do I need?▾
The last published close was 60% on CAT, and it was the same for every category. The checker above shows what each category needs. A lower percentile is not the end, because the college reads six other exams.
Does the college have a hostel?▾
Yes. Boys and girls have separate hostels near the metro, with a 7 PM curfew. A room with meals costs INR 4,000 to 6,000 a month, and it is not part of the course fee.
Which companies come for placements?▾
About 130 companies came for the Class of 2024, most of them in FMCG, banking, IT and consulting. ITC, Nestle, Dabur, Berger Paints, Bandhan Bank, Axis Bank, Deloitte, PwC and KPMG are on that list.
Can a West Bengal student get a scholarship?▾
Yes. The state Swami Vivekananda scholarship and the Nabanna scholarship both need West Bengal home state and an income paper. The calculator above shows which one your answers fit and what is left to pay.
Do I need work experience to apply?▾
No. Freshers and final year students can apply. The panel does give preference to students who have worked, so say what you did in the interview.
Admission to the college requires passing entrance exams like CAT, MAT, or VUMAT, followed by group discussions, personal interviews, and a Dean meeting. Selected candidates receive admission notifications via post or email and must confirm their seats within 15 days. Known as a top institution in Eastern India, the college boasts a strong placement record, with graduates securing positions such as Business Developer at BYJU's with a salary of Rs 10 lakhs per annum.
The faculty, mostly PhD holders with over a decade of corporate experience, focus on both theoretical and practical knowledge through 90-minute classes, live presentations, and industry guest lectures. They are supportive, offering help with exams, personality development, and placement preparation. The PGDM program costs Rs 25.80 lakhs for two years, excluding hostel fees, with transparent payment options, including installments and discounts for one-time payments. Historical fees for batches from 2017 to 2021 ranged between Rs 4.5 lakhs to Rs 4.9 lakhs, with flexible payment plans available.
The placement cell has a successful track record, with about 90% of students securing jobs at top companies like Amazon and ITC. The highest salary offered was Rs 13 lakh per annum, with the average between Rs 3 lakh to Rs 7.5 lakh per annum. Internships with stipends up to Rs 20,000 are also available. Financial support includes scholarships for high-performing and economically disadvantaged students, ranging from Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000. The MBA program fees are Rs 575,000 for two years, with loans and scholarships available.
The college also offers undergraduate programs like BBA, BCA, and BA in Journalism & Mass Communication, with fees from Rs 200,000 to Rs 300,000, and supports securing internships, including paid ones.
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