AACSB
AMBA
EQUIS
CEMSExecutive MBA
11 Courses7 months - 5 years
Exams Accepted
CAT, GATEExams accepted (4)CATCommon Admission TestGATEGraduate Aptitude Test in EngineeringGMATGraduate Management Admission TestGREGraduate Record Examination
Total Fees
₹2.8 L - 32.1 L
IIM Calcutta Courses 2027
Kolkata
government collegeEstd. 1961
Accreditations
AACSB — Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of BusinessAMBA — Association of MBAsEQUIS — EFMD Quality Improvement SystemCEMS — CEMS – The Global Alliance in Management Education
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IIM Calcutta Courses 2027
IIM Calcutta courses cover seven programmes, plus short and long programmes for working managers. All seven IIM Calcutta PG courses lead to a postgraduate qualification or a doctorate. The institute has no undergraduate programme, so there are no IIM Calcutta UG courses. The cards below group the IIM Calcutta courses by the way you enter them.
📝Through CATThe two-year MBA, then a writing test and interview. The CEMS MIM runs alongside it; ask the CEMS office how students qualify.💼Through GMATThe one-year MBAEx, for executives, then a writing test and interview.🧪Through Their Own TestsThe PGDBA used a test run by the Indian Statistical Institute for Batch 12 (2026-28). The PGPEX-VLM uses an aptitude test, an interview and your academic and work record.🎓Through a Doctoral RoundThe Ph.D. has a doctoral admissions round. The Executive Ph.D. had an application round for academic year 2026-27.Which Are the Best Courses in IIM Calcutta for You?
The best courses in IIM Calcutta depend on where you stand today. The IIM Calcutta courses list has a fit for each stage, so read the tab that matches yours.
Take the MBA. Among IIM Calcutta courses, it is the one built for graduates and young professionals. Your CAT score and school marks decide the interview call.
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What Courses Does IIM Calcutta Offer?
The IIM Calcutta courses are the MBA, MBAEx, CEMS MIM, PGDBA, PGPEX-VLM, the Ph.D. and the Executive Ph.D. It also runs Executive Education programmes for working managers. The courses in IIM Calcutta are listed below with who each one is for.
Does IIM Calcutta Have UG Courses, and Can You Join After Class 12?
No. There are no IIM Calcutta UG courses, so you cannot join after Class 12. Every one of the IIM Calcutta degree courses asks for a bachelor's degree first. If you are in Class 12, plan a graduation first and then apply through CAT for the MBA.
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MBA
1 Course2 years
Exams Accepted
CAT, GMATExams accepted (3)CATCommon Admission TestGMATGraduate Management Admission TestGREGraduate Record Examination
Total Fees
₹25.6 L
IIM Calcutta Courses List 2027
IIM Calcutta courses list has five full-time degree and diploma programmes and two doctoral programmes. The table shows who each of the IIM Calcutta courses suits and how you enter it.
| Programme | Who it suits | Latest intake |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | Graduates who want a two-year general management degree | 479 students, 2024-25 |
| MBAEx | Executives with at least five years of work experience | 80 students, Batch 18 |
| CEMS MIM | MBA students who want a joint master's with a global alliance of business schools | 25 students, 2024-25 |
| PGDBA | Graduates and engineers who like mathematics and want to work in analytics | 60 students, Batch 10 |
| PGPEX-VLM | Engineers who want to lead in manufacturing | 40 students, Batch 18 |
| Ph.D. | Students who want a career in research or teaching | Not listed |
| Executive Ph.D. | Senior professionals who keep their jobs while they research | Not listed |
What Does the IIM Calcutta MBA Course List Cover?
The IIM Calcutta MBA course list moves from compulsory courses in year one to electives in year two. A summer internship sits between the two years.
Year 1
Compulsory Courses
Economics, finance, marketing, operations, systems, organizational behaviour, human resources, strategy and public policy.
After year 1
Summer Internship
An 8-week internship follows the first year.
Year 2
Electives
Students choose electives and can write term papers under faculty supervision.
What Is the PGPEX-VLM at IIM Calcutta?
Among IIM Calcutta courses, the PGPEX-VLM is the one-year full-time programme for engineers who want to lead in manufacturing. The institute shows its classroom style in a video of the 20th batch using virtual reality in the Strategic Analysis course.
PGPEX-VLM 20th Batch students learn through virtual reality in the Strategic Analysis course, from the IIM Calcutta YouTube channel (September 2026)
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Which IIM Calcutta Courses Suit Working Professionals?
Among the IIM Calcutta courses, the MBAEx, the Executive Ph.D. and the Executive Education programmes suit working professionals. The MBAEx is full time, so it needs a break from work. The Executive Ph.D. lets you keep your job. Executive Education runs short and long programmes for managers, some of them live online.
What Is the CEMS MIM at IIM Calcutta?
The CEMS MIM is a one-year Master in International Management that you take alongside the two-year MBA. IIM Calcutta is the only Indian academic member of the CEMS alliance. Qualifying students spend Term V at a CEMS school abroad and return for the final term. In 2024-25, 25 IIM Calcutta students were enrolled and 11 CEMS students came in from other schools.
Is the MBAEx a Degree or a Diploma?
It is not decided yet. The MBAEx page says the final status of the certificate, degree or diploma, depends on talks with the Ministry of Education. Ask the MBAEx office for the position for your batch before you accept an offer.
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Advanced Programme in Data Sciences (APDS)
Degree
An executive education course at IIM Mumbai that strengthens knowledge of business analytics, data-driven decisions and applied AI. Faculty-led sessions and applied assignments equip participants for larger responsibilities.
- Total fees
- ₹5.3 L
- Duration
- 8 months
- Level
- PG
Advanced Programme in Digital and AI Business Leadership (APDAIBL)
Degree
A full-time doctoral programme at IIM Mumbai in Management, centred on original research under faculty supervision. Students complete advanced coursework in the discipline's core theory and research methodology, a comprehensive examination and a thesis.
- Total fees
- ₹6.9 L
- Duration
- 5 years
- Level
- PG
Executive Leadership Programme for Women (ELPW)
Degree
A short executive programme at IIM Mumbai on Executive Certificate Programme for ESG Professionals, covering sustainability, ESG and responsible business strategy. Delivered through workshops, case studies and expert sessions, it helps working professionals apply new skills immediately.
- Total fees
- ₹4.4 L
- Duration
- 7 months
- Level
- PG
Executive Ph.D. (Doctoral Programme for Working Professionals)
Degree
This executive-format programme at IIM Mumbai lets experienced professionals advance in entrepreneurship, product and innovation management in a flexible format. Peer learning and capstone projects link the curriculum to workplace challenges.
- Total fees
- ₹25.5 L
- Duration
- 1 year
- Level
- PG
Executive Programme in Applied Finance (EPAF)
Degree
This certificate programme from IIM Calcutta builds practical capability in corporate finance, investments, financial markets and risk. It is aimed at mid-level and senior professionals looking to upskill without a career break.
- Total fees
- ₹3 L
- Duration
- 11 months
- Level
- PG
IIM Calcutta Online Courses
IIM Calcutta online courses come from Executive Education, and the institute offers no online MBA degree. These IIM Calcutta online courses are for working professionals. Short and long-duration programmes run live online, and the asynchronous programmes are self-paced.
55+
Open Short Programmes
Executive Education listing, checked October 2026
40+
Open Long-Duration Programmes
Executive Education listing, checked October 2026
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Does IIM Calcutta Offer Free Online or Short-Term Certificate Courses?
IIM Calcutta offers short and long online programmes through Executive Education, and the pages read for this guide mark none as free. These IIM Calcutta courses run live or self-paced. The asynchronous programmes are self-paced, with recorded video, weekly debrief sessions and doubt-solving sessions. Each programme page gives its own fee, dates and what you receive.
Can You Get an IIM Calcutta MBA Online?
No. The MBA, MBAEx, PGDBA and PGPEX-VLM are full-time residential programmes on the Joka campus. IIM Calcutta online courses are Executive Education programmes and not degrees. Check each programme page for the fee, the dates and what you receive at the end.
IIM Calcutta Courses Eligibility Criteria
Every one of the IIM Calcutta courses asks for at least a bachelor's degree. The marks and experience rules differ for each programme. The list shows the latest published rules for the IIM Calcutta courses 2027 cycle. Match your profile to the IIM Calcutta courses list above first.
A bachelor's degree with 50% marks, or 45% for SC, ST and PwD candidates, and a CAT score. The CAT 2026 registration page explains the form.
Can You Join IIM Calcutta Courses Without CAT?
Yes, for every programme except the MBA. These IIM Calcutta courses use other routes. The MBAEx takes GMAT, the PGDBA and PGPEX-VLM use their own tests, and the doctoral programmes use their own rounds. The admission page of the MBA lists every step.
IIM Calcutta Courses Fees
The IIM Calcutta courses fees run from nothing for the full-time Ph.D. to Rs 33,50,000 for the MBAEx. The table shows the latest fee the institute has published for each programme, with its batch year. Compare the IIM Calcutta courses 2027 on total cost and not on yearly fee, because the durations differ.
| Programme | Latest published fee | Batch |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | Rs 27,00,000 | 2024-26 |
| MBAEx | Rs 33,50,000 | Batch 19, 2025-26 |
| PGDBA | Rs 27 lakh | Batch 12, 2026-28 |
| PGPEX-VLM | Rs 13,50,000 | Batches 14 to 18 |
| Executive Ph.D. | Rs 25,00,000 | Academic year 2026-27 |
| Ph.D. | No tuition fee | Stipend of Rs 42,000 to Rs 50,000 a month |
MBA Fee for 2027-29 Is Not Published
IIM Calcutta has not published the MBA fee for the 2027-29 batch. The table shows the latest fee it has published.
The IIM Calcutta courses fees are explained term by term on the fees page of this site, with what each amount covers.
IIM Calcutta Courses Duration
IIM Calcutta courses run from one year for the MBAEx and PGPEX-VLM to five years for the Ph.D. The table shows the length and the structure of each of the IIM Calcutta courses.
| Programme | Duration | Structure |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | 2 years | Six terms and an 8-week summer internship |
| MBAEx | 1 year | Full-time residential, with an immersion at Bocconi and ESADE in 2024-25 |
| CEMS MIM | 1 year | Taken alongside the MBA, with Term V at a CEMS school abroad |
| PGDBA | 2 years | Four semesters at IIM Calcutta, ISI and IIT Kharagpur |
| PGPEX-VLM | 1 year | 36 weeks of classes, 1,173 interaction hours and one week in Japan |
| Ph.D. | 4 years, up to 5 | Coursework in six terms over two years, then thesis |
| Executive Ph.D. | Ideally 5 years | Two years of coursework, then thesis |
Where Do You Study During the PGDBA?
You study at three institutes, and the PGDBA ends with a company internship.
Pre-semester
IIM Calcutta
The programme starts on the IIM Calcutta campus.
Semester I
Indian Statistical Institute
ISI teaches this semester.
Semester II
IIT Kharagpur
IIT Kharagpur teaches this semester.
Semester III
IIM Calcutta
You return to IIM Calcutta.
Semester IV
Company Internship
The internship lasts five to six months.
Commonly asked questions
Answers to what readers ask most often.
Q: Are IIM Calcutta courses accredited?
Yes. The IIM Calcutta degree courses sit under AACSB and AMBA accreditation from 2014 and EQUIS from 2016. Data Sources: IIM Calcutta home page and Annual Report 2024-25.
Q: Are IIM Calcutta courses like the MBA and MBAEx part-time?
No. Both of these IIM Calcutta courses are full-time and residential. Only the Executive Ph.D. and the Executive Education programmes let you keep your job. Data Sources: IIM Calcutta MBA, MBAEx and Executive Ph.D. pages.
Q: Which specialisations do IIM Calcutta courses offer in the Ph.D.?
The management stream covers Economics, Finance and Control, HRM, MIS, Marketing, Operations, Organizational Behaviour, Public Policy and Strategy. A second stream covers Operations Research, Regional Development and Sociology. Data Sources: IIM Calcutta Doctoral Programme page.
Q: How many courses does the IIM Calcutta MBAEx have?
The MBAEx offered 23 core courses and 44 electives in 2024-25. Data Sources: IIM Calcutta Annual Report 2024-25.
Campus location
Kolkata, West Bengal
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