What is life like after receiving an MBA from FMS-Delhi as compared to top IIMs?

After receiving an MBA from FMS Delhi, life became quite simple owing to the following reason Placements Excellent placement, and a variety of offers from different fields made it easier for the students. FMS Delhi maintains a stable placement record over years. Students receive lucrative salary packages every year. This year too was no different. The highest salary stood at INR 58 LPA. Students received an average salary of INR 34.2 LPA which increased by 30.5% (approximately) as compared to the previous year. There was an increase of 37% in the top 100 average salaries, 24% in the freshers' average salary.

How academically intense is the MBA at IIM Calcutta?

The curriculum at MBA Calcutta is pretty intense. This is because the students here are equally talented and tough competition is required to maintain the rigor. Some features that make the curriculum at IIM Calcutta extensive are: Seminars Practicals Laboratory sessions Live projects, simulations and role-play activities Occasionally classes are taught by industry experts from peer schools or from abroad Consistent revision of the course All these make IIM Calcutta one of the most academically intense institutions in India. The competition here is tough because of the batch size as well as the rigid grading system.

How does ISB Compares to IIM Calcutta? Provided a candidate is looking for Operations/General Management Roles post MBA.

The MBA course from ISB or the Indian School of Business specializes in offering Operations and General Management roles. My cousin is from the same B School. She has listed down some reputed companies that offer you Operations and General Management roles. Amazon Flipkart Uber Myntra ABG Apart from these specialty roles are also offered by big firms like Apple and Fung group. Many start-ups offer good packages in Operation and General Management roles. But IIM Calcutta is nowhere behind in this aspect. Both offer equally good roles.

How is the career growth after one year MBA from IIMs (Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Lucknow, Indore)?

IIMs are known for their top-quality management education and are premium institutes for the same. In addition to their flagship courses, the One Year MBA from IIMs for working professionals is offered as a Full Time Residential MBA Program for Executives. This program is much coveted among working professionals with work experience of 3 to 7 years. The program has similar USPs of two year MBA program except that it is more rigorous. Because of its dynamic nature, the placement opportunities offered to one-year MBA students are even better. Here is a one-to-one analysis of each program. IIM Ahmedabad PGPX: The Post Graduate Programme in Management for Executives (PGPX) is one of the finest one-year, full-time, residential programs in the world. Its best-suited for bright, enthusiastic, and aspirational executives with professional experience. This program attracts top talents from diverse industries, cultures, and geographies. IIM Bangalore EPGP: IIM Bangalore offers an intensive one-year residential MBA programme created specifically for professionals with remarkable track records and 5 to 12 years of work experience in a wide range of industries. IIM Calcutta MBA-Ex: IIM Calcutta's MBA for Executives Programme (MBA Ex) is One Year Full-Time Residential MBA Programme that provides mid-career professionals the ideal platform to augment their existing skill sets and paves the way for senior and top management roles in the industry. MBA Ex at IIM Calcutta, since its inception in 2006, has spawned alumni who have demonstrated excellence in the leadership positions that they have occupied in their organizations. IIM Indore EPGP: IIM Indore EPGP is a reputed one-year MBA is specially designed to enhance knowledge, AMBA skills and capabilities essential for managing and leading organizations and the program combines skill building with an exploration of good management practices. IIM Lucknow IPMX: IIM Lucknow offers International Programme in Management for Executives (IPMX) at its NOIDA Campus to prepare working professionals for the top roles in business organizations. All in all, each of the one-year MBAs offered by IIMs has a single purpose; to enable working professionals to climb the corporate ladder and receive better packages.

IIM Calcutta MBA : Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Course Highlights	Details
duration	2 Years (Full Time)
course level	PG (Degree)
mode of study	On Campus
total fees	₹ 27 Lakhs
average package	₹ 34.23 Lakhs
eligibility	Graduation with 50% + CAT
entrance test	CAT

College	MBA Total Fees
IIM Calcutta	₹ 27 Lakhs
IIM Udaipur	₹ 22.39 Lakhs
IIM Mumbai	₹ 21 Lakhs
IIM Ranchi	₹ 19.2 Lakhs

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
total fee	₹27 Lakhs

Events	Dates
CAT Exam Date	Nov 30, 2025 Upcoming

Events	Dates
CAT Admit Card	Nov 05, 2025
CAT Registration	Aug 01, 2025 - Sep 20, 2025
CAT 2025 Application Dates for Admission [MBA]	Aug 01, 2025 - Sep 13, 2025

Events	Dates
CAT Exam Date	Nov 30, 2025 Upcoming

Events	Dates
CAT Admit Card	Nov 05, 2025
CAT Registration	Aug 01, 2025 - Sep 20, 2025

IIM Calcutta's admission process begins with the CAT exam, followed by shortlisting for a Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). Interviews are conducted by faculty and alumni, focusing on goals and knowledge. Final results are announced by April. The faculty is highly respected, with expertise in Finance, Operations, and Organizational Behavior. The MBA program spans two years, costing approximately Rs. 25 lakh, excluding mess fees. Fees are split across six semesters, with financial aid available for families earning less than Rs.

8 lakh annually. Scholarships are offered by organizations like Aditya Birla and OP Jindal. Students can access loans easily. IIM Calcutta boasts a 100% placement rate, with the latest cycle attracting 172 companies, offering 520 positions. The highest domestic CTC was INR 1.15 crore, with an average package of INR 34.2 lakhs. Major sectors include Consulting, BFSI, Marketing, and IT, with firms like McKinsey, BCG, and Amazon recruiting. Summer internships are also highly successful, offering an average stipend of INR 1.5 lakhs per month.

The program promises a strong return on investment through high salary packages and robust placement opportunities.

By Collegedunia’s Personal AI

Specialisation	Package	2025	2024	2023
General	Highest Package	₹1.45 Crore	-	-
Median Package	₹34.00 Lakhs	₹30.00 Lakhs	₹33.67 Lakhs
Average Package	₹34.23 Lakhs	-	-

Yearly Students Placed
Student Admitted	528	540	540
Students Placed	528	521	540

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Ritik Singh Rana

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Reviewed on Jan 26, 2025(Enrolled 2024)

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The fee is around 27 lakh for the 2024-26 batch, and for the 2023-25 batch, the cost is 25 lakh, so it is increasing. There are several scholarship opportunities here, which are through NSP, Need-Based Scholarship, and other private scholarships Like ( ABG scholarship, etc. ). Eligibility criteria will be published every year.

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Ashok Eshrawan

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Reviewed on Jun 25, 2024(Enrolled 2024)

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So the total cost of MBA would come upto 27lakhs for hostel and tuition and other than that mess charges would be around a maximum of 2lakhs for 2years, totalling it to a maximum amount of 30 lakhs for the course. The college also provides need based financial assistance which would open in the month of July for students having annual family income less than 7-8lakhs something. The summers here is a bit good averaging about 1.5lakhs per month and also very helpful for freshers because of the number of freshers here making them almost 40%, the average placements are almost 35lpa and the job roles offered are great making it one of the top three colleges in India.

Parmesh Gupta

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Reviewed on Feb 26, 2024(Enrolled 2019)

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Fees is quite high and has been continuously increasing

Course fees have gone higher and continuously increasing in the last few years. Although very easy educational loans are available at the minimum possible rates. Even though fees is high, the good placements offer a great ROI. For the financially weaker sections, there is provision of NBFA.

Binit Tete

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Reviewed on Jan 2, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

The Joka Life

High Fees: The tuition fees at IIMC are significant, making it a financially demanding option for some students.

IIM Calcutta boasts a top-notch MBA program, but the sticker price can make your wallet wince. The total tuition for the two-year course currently hovers around 25 lakhs (ouch!). But before you cry foul, let's explore the hidden gems: IIMC offers a range of scholarships for academic excellence, covering partial to full tuition fees. Think B.P. Poddar Scholarship for toppers or the India Carbon Scholarship for sustainability crusaders. Need-based: Financial aid like grants and loans are available for students demonstrating financial hardship. No shame in the game! External Sponsorships: Many external organizations offer scholarships for specific groups like women or rural students. Research pays off!

PRIYAM SARPAL

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Reviewed on May 30, 2023(Enrolled 2021)

IIM Calcutta: Has its pros and cons but you will have the 2 most amazing years of your life!

The fee hike is reducing the affordability of an MBA to a larger section of the population and currently, there is no merit-based scholarship available - however since you will be graduating from one of the top institutes of India and will most likely end up with a high paying job, you can get loans at affordable rates - loans not just cover your MBA fees but loans can be extended for the exchange term that happens in the 2nd year. There are external scholarships that are provided by the government, that can be availed by the students. The placement committee which helps students during the internship and placement cycle also bring live project opportunities where students act as interns and can earn money too while studying, Alongside there are scholarships offered by companies and case competitions organised by companies and other schools which come with a sizeable prize amounts

Anindya Longvah

Reviewed on May 25, 2023(Enrolled 2021)

IIM C: The best MBA experience India has to offer

For my batch, the fees were 23L for the program with hostel and mess charges separate. All in all, we spent anywhere in the range of 25-27L for the course. The cost is high and many students had to take a loan to meet their needs. However, this loan is usually disposed of easily given that the placements here are the best in the country. I did not avail of any financial assistance or scholarship but options for the same are present and are availed by quite a few students. My summer internship was at MX Player where my stipend was 1.5L a month for 2 months.

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Reviewed on May 25, 2023(Enrolled 2023)

A comprehensive look at IIM Calcutta

Fee hikes are common and our subsequent batch has already seen this happen. There are multiple scholarship programs including a prestigious one offered by the Aditya Birla Group though I am unsure as to the extent/nature of assistance provided by these programs. Working full-time during your academic period is strictly prohibited although live projects and the like are allowed. On-campus jobs are limited to tutorship which you can take up in your second year if you have exemplary grades in a course although these are not done primarily for compensation. The most common method of funding is loans granted by banks such as SBI at very attractive rates which can be paid off in a reasonable timeframe considering the average placements through the program.

PRATEEK GONDWAL

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2023(Enrolled 2021)

IIMC is the place to be in

The fee is 23 lacs for the entire 2 years excluding the hostel mess fee. So all in all a sum of around 25 lacs is spent throughout the two years. Financial assistance is provided to the students in need upon satisfying's some criteria. Placements are provided via campus only with a 100% success rate. Several banks have tie-ups with the Institute which provide education loans at an extremely low-interest rate.

RUDRAKSH AGARWAL

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IIM C - A life changing experience

The fee structure includes everything except mess food, which is handled by the student council and you can pay for what you eat. The institute provides many scholarships and financial assistance from various sources.

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It is evenly spread across two years with the bulk going towards tuition fees, hostel fees, alumni association fees, books fees, etc. A Plethora of scholarship opportunities is provided by the government, academia, and corporates to students of IIM C. The students of IIM C get the benefit of Need-based financial assistance from the admin.