Quick Facts

Total Fees

15.03 L

Exam

CAT

Seats

180

Fees Details

General

₹ 15.03 L

Disclaimer: Data for total fees has been calculated based on all years/semesters as provided by the college. The actual fees may vary.

Course Details

MODE

Full time

DURATION

24 Months

The flagship programme of IMI Kolkata is the two year Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programme designed to prepare and train students to become excellent managers and high-level-decision-makers across functional areas with broad strategic vision. The programme is designed to designed to prepare students for a career in the corporate, across all functional areas. The programme enables students with strong conceptual skills to manage businesses in an integrated manner and also develops versatile managers who are capable of handling responsibilities across domains who can respond effectively to changes in the economic, technological, cultural and political environments in a socially sensitive manner. The Programme inculcates a strong sense of business fundamentals along with ethical values.

The programme is:

Approved by AICTE,
Accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA)
Accredited internationally by the prestigious Association of MBA’s (AMBA)
Accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Elective Courses

Economics
Strategy,Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Operations Management
Marketing
Finance
Information Systems and Analytics
Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management

Important dates

Exams and Events	Dates

CAT Admit Card Date (Mode - Online)	3 Nov'26 - 28 Nov'26
CAT Exam Date (Mode - Online)	28 Nov'26 - 28 Nov'26

CMAT

Exam Date (Mode - Online)

6 Feb'27 - 6 Feb'27

XAT Application Correction Date (Mode - Online)	15 Oct'26 - 16 Oct'26
XAT Application Date (Mode - Online)	14 Jul'26 - 5 Dec'26
XAT Admit Card Date (Mode - Online)	19 Dec'26 - 2 Jan'27
XAT Exam Date (Mode - Online)	2 Jan'27 - 3 Jan'27

Eligibility Criteria

50% marks or equivalent CGPA in graduation from any AIU approved academic institution. Those graduating in 2026 may also apply.

Categories of Applicants

Self Sponsored Candidates:

The bulk of the applicants to IMI Kolkata are self-sponsored candidates. They are either fresh graduates or have worked for a few years and joined IMI Kolkata after quitting their jobs. The Institute’s placement cell provides them with placement assistance on the best effort basis.

Company sponsored candidates:

IMI Kolkata accepts applications from candidates sponsored by companies. These candidates will also be assessed as per the selection process followed at IMI Kolkata.

Candidates being sponsored by their respective companies must submit a letter from the sponsoring organisation to this effect and undertake to pay all fees and dues from time to time, during the entire duration of the programme. This letter/undertaking will be required to be submitted at the Personal Interview stage.

Candidates who are sponsored by their organisation will not be eligible to receive any placement assistance from the Institute’s placement cell.

Foreign Nationals:

IMI Kolkata accepts applications from candidates with Foreign Nationality. These candidates will also be assessed as per the selection process followed at IMI New Delhi.

Candidates with Foreign Nationality are required to hold valid foreign passports and will not be eligible to receive any placement assistance from the Institute’s placement cell.

Admission Details

Admissions Test

Common Admission Test (CAT)

Admission to the programme is through the Common Admission Test (CAT) – 2025 to be conducted by the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad at different centres all over the country. CAT 2025 would be held on Sunday, November 30th, 2025 (refer to CAT Bulletin for further details).

Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT)

Admission to the programme is also through the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) – 2026 to be conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur in association with XAMI (Xavier Association of Management Institutes). XAT is conducted at all India-level to select the most appropriate students for management education. XAT 2026 would be conducted on Sunday, January 4, 2026 (refer to https://xatonline.in/ for further details).

Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)

Candidates with Foreign Nationality are also eligible, based on their GMAT scores, provided they have taken the GMAT test not earlier than January 2021 and not later than January 2025.

Candidates will be required to furnish their GMAT scores while applying and provide a self-attested copy of the GMAT score sheet to the Admission Office for verification at the time of personal interview. Candidates appearing for GMAT or no GMAT score while applying can enter numeric `0’ in the GMAT score field and should email their scorecard immediately after the test to admission.imik@imi-k.edu.in. GMAT scores without the above document will not be accepted and the application may be summarily rejected.

Common Management Admission Test (CMAT)

CMAT 2026 exam will be conducted on January 25, 2026. The National Testing Agency will conduct the CMAT exam 2026 in two shifts for admission to MBA/PGDM colleges approved by AICTE. The CMAT exam a national level test conducted annually.

Top Exams Accepted by IMI Kolkata

(CAT) - Common Admission Test

Admit Card Date - Online mode

3 Nov'26 - 28 Nov'26

Eligibility Criteria Exam Pattern Mock Test Admit Card Preparation Tips Result Answer Key Selection Process Cutoff Exam Analysis Question Paper College Predictor Application Process

(CMAT) - Common Management Admission Test

Exam Date - Online mode

6 Feb'27 - 6 Feb'27

Eligibility Criteria Exam Pattern Admit Card Answer Key Result Cutoff Selection Process Preparation Tips Exam Analysis Application Process

(XAT) - Xavier Aptitude Test

Application Correction Date - Online mode

15 Oct'26 - 16 Oct'26

Eligibility Criteria Exam Pattern Admit Card Result Cutoff Answer Key Selection Process Mock Test Application Process

Student Reviews for PGDM

3.3/5(3 Reviews)

College Infrastructure: 3.7/5

Academics: 3.3/5

Placements: 3/5

Value for Money: 3.3/5

Campus Life: 3.3/5

good exposure, hectic life and pretty decent

Verified Review

Posted on 17 Apr'26 by Anonymous

This user chose to post anonymously

Batch of 2026-01-01 | PGDM

College Infrastructure

infrastructure at IMI kolkata is modern and well maintained with smart classrooms, a good library and decent hostel facility. the campus is clean and compact which it makes convenient for students though the campus size is very small

Decent experience for me, made Good connections.

Posted on 17 Apr'26 by Sourav Pawar
Batch of 2026-01-01 | PGDM

College Infrastructure

The infrastructure at IMI Kolkata is notably modern and aesthetically pleasing, providing a conducive environment for rigorous academic pursuit. The campus is known for its vibrant, colored-glass architecture and state-of-the-art facilities. The library is well-stocked with a vast array of digital databases and physical journals, which are essential for research and project work.

The overall experience was decent

Posted on 17 Apr'26 by
Batch of 2026-01-01 | PGDM

College Infrastructure

IMI Kolkata offers a well-maintained and modern infrastructure that supports both academic and extracurricular activities. The campus is compact yet efficiently designed, with smart classrooms, a resourceful library, and dedicated spaces for group discussions and events. The overall environment is clean, professional, and conducive to focused learning.

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