ILEAD Courses & Fees 2026

ILEAD Kolkata fees for 2026 range from INR 3,40,000 for a two-year M.Sc programme to INR 5,60,000 for a three-year BBA, BCA, or B.Sc degree. Most undergraduate programmes at ILEAD carry the same fee regardless of stream: BBA in any of the six specialisations, BCA, and seven B.Sc specialisations all cost INR 5,60,000 for the full three-year programme. Three allied health B.Sc programmes in Critical Care Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, and Optometry are priced at INR 4,40,000 each. M.Sc programmes in Animation and Media Science cost INR 3,40,000 per programme over two years.

Note: Fee figures on this page reflect the latest published schedule from ILEAD Kolkata. Students should verify the 2026-27 fee notification on the official portal at ilead.edu.in before making admission decisions, as fees are subject to annual revision.

ILEAD Kolkata Course and Fees Quick Overview

• ILEAD Kolkata offers 19 programmes: BBA in six specialisations, BCA, B.Sc in ten specialisations, and M.Sc in two specialisations.
• BBA (all six specialisations) and BCA each cost INR 5,60,000 for the three-year programme, with an annual fee of INR 1,86,667.
• Seven B.Sc specialisations cost INR 5,60,000. Three allied health B.Sc programmes cost INR 4,40,000 each -- INR 1,20,000 less than the main group.
• M.Sc Animation and M.Sc Media Science each cost INR 3,40,000 over two years, the lowest-cost options at the college.
• ILEAD Kolkata does not operate an on-campus hostel facility. Students from outside Kolkata must arrange private accommodation independently.
• CUET-UG (2026 exam: May 11 to May 31, 2026) is the primary national entrance test for most UG admissions.

ILEAD Kolkata Courses and Fees 2026

ILEAD Kolkata BBA Fees 2026

Six BBA specialisations are available at ILEAD, each costing INR 5,60,000 for the full three-year programme. At INR 1,86,667 per year, the BBA annual fee is towards the higher end of the private undergraduate management degree market in Kolkata. The breadth of specialisations is a distinguishing feature: most private Kolkata colleges offer a standard BBA or BBA with Marketing and HR tracks, while ILEAD adds Hospital Management, Sports Management, and Travel and Tourism Management -- vocational tracks that are less common at the undergraduate level in West Bengal.

Admission to BBA programmes is through CUET-UG (2026 exam period: May 11 to May 31, 2026) and direct institute-level merit-based selection. Eligibility requires a 10+2 pass from any recognised board. There is no specific stream restriction. Students from Science, Commerce, and Humanities backgrounds can apply. The six BBA specialisations are identical in cost, so students should choose based on career preference rather than fee.

ILEAD Kolkata BCA and B.Sc Fees 2026

BCA at ILEAD costs INR 5,60,000 over three years, identical to BBA. The programme targets students interested in computer applications, software development, and information technology. Like BBA, admission runs through CUET-UG and direct merit-based selection by the institute. The annual fee of INR 1,86,667 is the same across BBA and BCA, so a student choosing between the two programmes pays exactly the same amount regardless of discipline. The equal fee structure completely removes cost as a differentiating factor and focuses the admission decision entirely on academic interests and career preferences.

Among B.Sc programmes, two clear fee tiers exist. The mainstream group -- Cyber Security, Data Science, Film and Television, Interior Design, Media Science, Sustainable Fashion Design and Management, and Multimedia (Animation and Graphics) -- costs INR 5,60,000 each for three years. The allied health group -- Critical Care Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, and Optometry -- costs INR 4,40,000 each. Students considering a career in clinical technology or paramedical services save INR 1,20,000 by choosing an allied health B.Sc over a mainstream B.Sc at ILEAD.

The creative and technical B.Sc specialisations at ILEAD -- Film and Television, Interior Design, Sustainable Fashion Design and Management, and Multimedia -- represent a less conventional choice compared to science-stream B.Sc degrees, but they are professionally oriented and designed for students who want an industry-relevant undergraduate credential rather than a traditional academic one. Cyber Security and Data Science B.Sc programmes target students interested in IT security and data analytics careers. All mainstream B.Sc programmes carry the same fee as BBA and BCA, making the choice between management and technical sciences purely about career direction at this college.

ILEAD Kolkata M.Sc Fees 2026

M.Sc Animation and M.Sc Media Science both cost INR 3,40,000 for the two-year programme. The annual fee is INR 1,70,000, which is lower than the annual fee of any undergraduate programme at ILEAD. Students who completed a B.Sc in Multimedia (Animation and Graphics) or a related undergraduate degree are natural applicants for M.Sc Animation. M.Sc Media Science is suited to graduates in journalism, mass communication, media studies, or related disciplines. Admission to both M.Sc programmes is through institute-level merit and direct application to ILEAD, not through CUET-PG or any other centralised national entrance test.

At INR 3,40,000 total, the M.Sc represents the most cost-efficient path for a student who wants a postgraduate credential at ILEAD. The two-year total is INR 2,20,000 less than the three-year BBA or BCA, even though it is a higher-level degree. For a student who completed their undergraduate degree at ILEAD itself, continuing to M.Sc Animation or M.Sc Media Science means staying in a familiar environment while adding a specialist postgraduate qualification at a relatively low additional cost.

ILEAD Kolkata Application Fees 2026

CUET-UG exam fees are paid directly to NTA and are separate from any registration fee payable to ILEAD. The CUET-UG 2026 registration window ran from January 3, 2026 to February 26, 2026. The institute-level application or registration fee for ILEAD Kolkata should be confirmed at ilead.edu.in before submitting an application, as this amount is separate from the published programme fee schedule and is not listed in the standard tuition cost breakdown.

Students who qualify through CUET-UG and wish to apply for direct admission should contact the ILEAD admissions team to confirm all payable fees at the time of application and seat confirmation. The registration fee, document verification charges, and any security deposit are typically collected at the time of admission and before the first semester begins. These one-time charges can add INR 5,000 to INR 20,000 to the initial payment in the first year, depending on the programme and institute policy for the 2026-27 cycle.

ILEAD Kolkata Hostel and Accommodation 2026

ILEAD Kolkata does not provide on-campus hostel accommodation. Students travelling from outside Kolkata must arrange private accommodation independently. The college is located in Kolkata, and paying guest (PG) accommodation and hostel options are widely available in the surrounding areas. Monthly costs for shared PG accommodation near the institute typically start from INR 5,000 to INR 8,000 per month for a bed in a shared room, rising to INR 10,000 to INR 18,000 per month for private or semi-private rooms with meals included.

Students should factor private accommodation costs into their annual budget. At INR 6,000 per month for a basic shared room, the annual accommodation cost would be INR 72,000. Over three years of a BBA or B.Sc programme, that adds INR 2,16,000 to the total cost, bringing the effective three-year total to INR 7,76,000 for mainstream programmes and INR 6,56,000 for allied health B.Sc programmes. Students are strongly advised to visit the Kolkata area before the session starts to inspect and compare PG accommodation options, since cost and quality vary significantly by street and building even within short distances of the campus. Proximity to public transport (Metro, bus routes) also affects the actual monthly cost because a cheaper room far from campus may require additional commuting expenditure each month.