IMI Kolkata offers the PG Diploma and Fellow Program in Management among its main courses. The PG Diploma costs INR 16.94 Lakhs, while the Fellow Program costs INR 6.89 Lakhs.

PG Diploma applicants need a graduation degree with at least 50% marks and a valid CAT, XAT, GMAT, or CMAT score. Shortlisted students must attend a personal interview. After taking the entrance exam, students must register separately on the official IMI Kolkata website and pay a PGDM application processing fee of INR 2000.

IMI Kolkata Important Dates 2026 and 2027

Event Date
CAT 2026 admit card download November 4 to November 29, 2026
CAT 2026 examination November 29, 2026
XAT 2027 registration closes December 6, 2026
XAT 2027 admit card download begins, tentative December 20, 2026
XAT 2027 examination January 3, 2027, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

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IMI Kolkata PG Diploma Admission 2026

The institute provides its PG Diploma in 7 specialisations: Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour, Analytics and Information Systems, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, General Management, and Operations Management. The total course fee is INR 16.94 Lakhs.

Students must hold a graduation degree with at least 50% marks. They also need to take CAT, XAT, GMAT, or CMAT. The institute then conducts a personal interview for shortlisted applicants.

Course Eligibility and Selection Process
PG Diploma A graduation degree with at least 50% marks is required. Applicants must also appear for CAT, XAT, GMAT, or CMAT and take part in the institute's personal interview.

IMI Kolkata also runs a Post Graduate Diploma in Economics. Its total fee is INR 11.5 Lakhs. Admission requires graduation with a minimum of 50% marks, followed by a CAT, XAT, GMAT, or CMAT score and a personal interview conducted by the institute.

Course Eligibility and Selection Process
PG Diploma in Economics Applicants need a graduation degree with at least 50% marks. They must appear for CAT, XAT, GMAT, or CMAT before attending the personal interview.

IMI Kolkata Fellowship Admission 2026

The Fellowship programme is available in 6 specialisations: Strategic Management, Finance, Marketing, Operations Management, Economics, and Organisational Behaviour. Its total fee is INR 6.89 Lakhs.

A postgraduate qualification is required for admission. The institute considers the applicant's previous work experience and academic record before the interview. For the Fellow Program in Management, shortlisted applicants must also present their research proposal. Final selection depends on the proposal, past academic performance, and personal interview.

Course Eligibility and Selection Process
Fellowship Students must have completed post-graduation. Shortlisting considers academic performance and earlier work experience, followed by a presentation and interview. The research proposal is also assessed for final selection to the Fellow Program in Management.

IMI Kolkata PG Certificate Admission 2026

The Post Graduate Certificate in Financial Markets is open to graduates. Selection takes account of academic performance and past work experience, after which applicants attend an interview. The programme fee is INR 1.5 Lakhs.

Course Eligibility and Selection Process
PG Certificate in Financial Markets Applicants must have completed graduation. Their work experience and academic performance are reviewed before the interview.

IMI Kolkata Admission FAQs

Ques. Which features distinguish the learning experience at IMI Kolkata?

Ans. The institute is recognised for:

  • Industry-focused learning with a strong presence in Eastern India
  • A smaller student batch that allows closer interaction with faculty
  • An expanding corporate network in the BFSI and analytics sectors

Ques. What qualities does IMI Kolkata look for in an applicant?

Ans. The institute looks for students with:

  • A consistent academic record along with strong communication and analytical skills
  • Well-defined career plans and business awareness, which can help during the selection rounds

Ques. Can an applicant with a study or career gap seek admission to IMI Kolkata?

Ans. Yes. A gap year does not disqualify an applicant. During the personal interview, the student may need to explain the gap with valid reasons related to academics, employment, or exam preparation.

Ques. How does IMI Kolkata choose students for admission?

Ans. Entrance exam scores are used to shortlist applicants for a personal interview. The final decision considers the entrance score, academic history, interview performance, and work experience, if applicable.

Ques. Is a government reservation or quota system followed at IMI Kolkata?

Ans. No government-mandated reservation policy applies at IMI Kolkata. However, the institute supports diversity and may prefer applicants from different academic, regional, or gender backgrounds.