IMI Kolkata Admission 2021

International Management Institute, Kolkata (Also known as: IMI Kolkata)

International Management Institute Kolkata courses include Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) and Fellowship Programme in Management (FPM). All the courses offered by the institute are approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). IMI PGDM programme has been accredited by the National Board of Accreditation and it has MBA equivalence accorded by Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and it is the flagship programme of the institute. Fellowship Programme in Management is a fulltime 4-year programme offered at the doctoral level that helps students to pursue a career in research, teaching and consultancy. 

Advising the prospective BSchool aspirants, Dr. Mohua Banerjee, Director of IMI Kolkata, says, "My advice would be,” Be open-minded; watch out for opportunities, do your homework and be prepared. Evaluate yourself and be focused on what you are doing.”  

IMI Kolkata PGDM specializations are Economics, Finance & Accounting, Strategic Management, Marketing, Information System Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management and Operations Management. FPM programme is a fulltime 4-year programme offered and further, it can be extended for another year. Candidates with 50% marks in Class X, XII and Graduation are eligible for IMI Kolkata PGDM admissions. Candidates who have completed their postgraduation with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks or graduates with at least 60% marks or equivalent with at least 3 years of relevant work experience or candidates having a professional qualification such as CA, ICWA and CS with a minimum of 55% aggregate are eligible for IMI Kolkata FPM admissions.

Dr. Mohua Banerjee, Director of IMI Kolkata, says, "Talking about the admission process, typically we have a thorough check of the candidate’s background. Which would mean a lot of emphasis is on class 10, 12 and graduation results, institutions from which they have come from along with the valid scores in CAT, XAT and GMAT exams. Past academic records, performance in the individual assessment process along with other qualitative parameters, like work experience and extra-curricular activities constitute core components of the selection process. Only shortlisted candidates are called for the final stage of the selection process which includes Individual Assessment Process (Essay Writing and Personal Interview etc.). On personal interview parameters, we have essay writing to basically look at writing and communication skills and we also check cognitive and problem-solving skills, general awareness, domain knowledge and future potential for employability. "

IMI Kolkata PGDM Admissions

IMI Kolkata PGDM programme is the flagship programme and it is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The two-year, full-time Post-Graduate Diploma in Management equips students with the necessary skills to manage the dynamic business with ethical values. It hones the analytical and problem-solving skills of the students. Candidates desirous to take admission to the Postgraduate Diploma in Management programme have to apply and appear for CAT/XAT/GMAT/MAT and secure a valid score and then on the basis of these scores they have to appear for a Written Ability Test and Personal Interview conducted by IMI Kolkata and the final selection criteria includes CAT/XAT/GMAT/MAT (overall percentile), verbal ability percentile, academic profile, work experience, WAT score and PI score.

IMI PGDM Eligibility

PGDM Selection Process

• Apply and appear for CAT/XAT/GMAT/MAT

• Fill up and submit the IMI Kolkata application form

• Appear for WAT and Personal Interview

• Complete the admission formalities after receiving the admission offer letter

IMI PGDM Admission Process

• Candidates seeking admission in this programme have to appear for the CAT/XAT/GMAT/MAT and secure a valid score.

• Then, the candidates have to apply online on the official website of the institute submit the IMI Kolkata application form along with the required documents at the institute.

• Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of CAT/XAT/GMAT/MAT educational background, marks in Class X and XII, graduation and work experience and they will receive the Interview Call Letter. 

• A Written Ability Test and Personal Interview (WAT-PI) will be conducted by IMI Kolkata Past academic performance in graduation, Class XII & X, Psychometric Test, Essay Writing and Personal Interview will be the final criteria for shortlisting of candidates for the final process.

• Shortlisted candidates will receive the admission offer and they have to pay the IMI Kolkata course fee.

Selection Parameters with weightage

IMI Kolkata FPM Admissions

IMI Kolkata FPM programme caters to scholarly needs. The course promotes contemporary academic research and facilitates research. FPM is divided into two phases wherein in the first phase comprises of course work for two years followed by a comprehensive examination (CE) and during the second phase, candidates have to work on their thesis. IMI Kolkata offers admission to Fellowship Programme in Management on the basis of Research Aptitude Test (RAT) and then they have to appear and qualify the personal interview round.

IMI Kolkata FPM Eligibility

FPM Selection Process

• Submit the IMI Kolkata application form

• Appear and qualify for the Research Aptitude Test (RAT) and Personal Interview (PI).

• Complete the necessary admission formalities

IMI Kolkata FPM Admission Process

• Eligible candidates have to register online for admission to FPM based on the respective disciplines. The application can also be submitted offline. 

• Further, candidates will be called for the Research Aptitude Test (RAT) and Personal Interview (PI).

• CAT/GMAT/GRE qualified candidates (with a valid score) can also apply for admission to FPM.

• Final selection of the candidates will be based on the academic qualifications and work experience, Tentative research proposal and its presentation before the Selection Committee, Admission Test (Research Aptitude Test) and Personal interview.