MBA colleges · Kolkata
MBA Colleges in Kolkata
Kolkata has 2 institutes in the NIRF 2025 Management top 100, led by Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (rank 7). We have verified fees and placements for 6 of them. Compare each institute's fees, cut-offs and placements before you shortlist.
By ProCounsel Editorial TeamReviewed by ProCounsel counselling teamLast updated 12 Nov 2026
Official sources only · last verified 12 Nov 2026
Which MBA colleges in Kolkata are NIRF-ranked?
NIRF 2025 Management ranking, as published. Source: India Rankings 2025: Management (NIRF, Ministry of Education)· last verified 11 Nov 2026
| NIRF rank | Institute | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Indian Institute of Management Calcutta | 77.34 |
| 42 | IMI Kolkata | 55.42 |
What do MBA colleges in Kolkata cost, and what do graduates earn?
Flagship programme figures from each institute’s own documents.
| Institute | NIRF 2025 | Exams accepted | Total fee | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIM CalcuttaMBA | #7 | CAT | ₹27,00,000source | ₹35,00,000 (2026)source |
| CBS KolkataPGDM | Not in top 100 | CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT | ₹7,70,000source | Not published |
| Globsyn (GBS) KolkataPGDM | Not in top 100 | CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT | ₹8,95,000source | Not published |
| IISWBMP1 | Not in top 100 | CAT | ₹8,30,000source | ₹9,00,000 (2025)source |
| IMI KolkataPGDM | #42 | — | Not published | ₹12,54,000source |
| Praxis KolkataPGDM | Not in top 100 | CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT | ₹11,00,000source | ₹9,00,000 (2026)source |
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best MBA college in Kolkata?
By the NIRF 2025 Management ranking, the highest-ranked institute in Kolkata is Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (rank 7), followed by International Management Institute Kolkata. The best choice for you also depends on fees, specialisation and your score.
Should I choose an MBA college in Kolkata for placements?
Being near industry helps with internships and live projects, but placements depend most on the institute itself. Read each institute's official placement report for the median salary and the share of the batch placed.
Sources
Official documents used on this page, last checked on 12 Nov 2026.
- India Rankings 2025: Management (NIRF, Ministry of Education) (2025)
- IIM Calcutta - MBA Programme Fee Structure (61st Batch, 2024-2026), Domestic Candidates (2024)
- IIM Calcutta Placement Report 2026 - MBA 61st Batch (2024-2026) (2026)
- Calcutta Business School - Fee Structure (PGDM) (2027)
- Globsyn Business School - FAQs
- IISWBM MBA 2-Year (Full-Time) Admission Brochure 2027-2029 (52nd batch) (2027)
- IISWBM MBA (Day) Placement Snapshot (2024-2025) (2025)
- IMI Kolkata - PGDM Admissions 2027-2029
- Praxis Business School - PGDM Program Fees (2027)
- Praxis Business School - Placements (Final Placement Statistics, Class of 2026) (2026)
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