Institute of Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Development, or ILEAD Kolkata was established in 2010. It is affiliated with Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT). It is a private institution approved by the AICTE and UGC. It offers BSc, BCA, BBA, and MSc courses in various specializations. ILEADS was recognized as the 4th Best Media School in India by KPMG.

ILEAD Kolkata offers BBA as its flagship course. To be eligible for admission, candidates must secure a minimum of 50% marks in 10+2 from CBSE, ICSE, or equivalent boards. The final selection will be based on the CET examination followed by Group Discussions and Personal Interviews. ILEAD Kolkata fees for BBA is INR 7.2 lakhs.

ILEAD Kolkata Placement 2022 concluded with several students getting placed in Airtel, ABP, Adani Group, TCS, Reliance Retail, PwC, Zee Media Corporation, Lux Industries, etc. ILEAD provides 100% placement assistance to its students and 100 hours of job-oriented practical training in every degree program.