IMI Kolkata: Admission 2025, Highlights, Courses, Fees, Cutoff & Placements

IMI Kolkata (International Management Institute) is a private business school founded in 2010 and is located in Alipore, Kolkata. It offers a 2-year MBA/PGDM and the fees for the program is INR 14 lakh. Candidates will be admitted based on XAT, CAT or CMAT scores, followed by a personal interview. They must hold a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks to meet the eligibility criteria. IMI MBA XAT cutoff was 70 for general category in 2024. IMI Kolkata offers an 11-month PG Certificate in Financial Markets and the fees is INR 1.5 lakh and a 7-month Certification in Data Science with fees of INR 40,000; both require a bachelor's degree.

The highest salary offered at IMI Kolkata in 2024 was INR 20.38 LPA, as against INR 14 LPA in 2023. The average salary increased from INR 10.65 LPA in 2023 to INR 12.02 LPA in 2024, and the median salary stood at INR 12.48 LPA.

CAT 2025 registration started on 1 August, 2025, (10:00 AM), and the window will remain open until 13 September, 2025, (till 5:00 PM). Candidates will be able to download their admit cards between 5 November and 30 November, 2025. The exam is scheduled to be conducted on 30 November 2025. The results are expected to be declared in the first week of January 2026. The CAT registration fee has been increased to INR 2,600 for General category candidates and INR 1,300 for SC, ST, and PwD candidates.

XAT 2026 application form has been released on 10 July 2025. XAT 2026 exam is scheduled on 4 January 2026. Eligible candidates can register themselves via online mode, as there is no offline method provided. Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur at the University Level. XLRI Jamshedpur organises XAT exam once in every year via online (CBT) mode.

IMI Kolkata Key Highlights 2025

IMI Kolkata Fees 2025

IMI Kolkata MBA/ PGDM fees is INR 14 lakh, the Post Graduate Certificate in Financial Markets (PGCFM) fees is INR 1.5 lakh, and the Certification Program in Data Science fees is INR 40,000. The table below presents the IMI Kolkata fee structure:

IMI Kolkata Courses 2025

IMI Kolkata offers an MBA/ PGDM, a financial markets certification program, and a data science certification program. The MBA/ PGDM requires graduation (with 50% minimum marks) while the certificate programs just require a bachelor’s degree. The PGDM admissions are based on XAT, CAT, or CMAT scores, while certificate programs do not state selection criteria.

IMI Kolkata Admission 2025

The admission process at IMI Kolkata involves several steps. Candidates can refer to the following table to get admission into International Management Institute Kolkata:

CAT 2025 Registration

Candidates planning to appear for CAT 2025 can find complete details about the registration process below:

• Notification Release: The official CAT 2025 notification was released by IIM Kozhikode on July 27, 2025.Registration Start Date: The online registration window opened on August 1, 2025.
• Last Date to Apply: Candidates must complete their registration by 13 September, 2025.

How to Register:

• Registration is online only via the official CAT portal.
• A valid and unique email ID and mobile number are mandatory to begin the registration process.
• Upon registration, candidates will receive a User ID and Password to log in and complete the application form.

Important Guidelines:

• Candidates can fill the form in multiple sessions — progress will be saved automatically.
• Double-check all details before paying the application fee, as no edits will be allowed after payment.
• Incomplete or incorrect information may lead to immediate rejection of the application.
• SC/ST/PwD candidates must upload valid category certificates during registration. Category changes are not allowed post-registration.
• A correction window will be provided after registration closes, but only for limited time.

XAT 2026 Registration

• XLRI Jamshedpur has released the XAT 2026 application form on July 10, 2025. The registration can be completed only through online mode—no offline option is available.
• To begin, candidates must first create XAT login credentials. The registration process is divided into three stages. Once logged in, applicants should fill in the form with personal, contact, and academic details.
• Candidates must upload correct documents, including a recent photograph and signature, to avoid form rejection.
• In case of errors, a correction window will be provided for making necessary changes.
• The last date to submit the XAT 2026 application form is likely December 5, 2025. After submission, it is advised to download and keep a printout of the form for future reference during the admission process.
• Registration fee of XAT 2026 is same for all category candidates.
• Online facility is available to submit the fee.
• The application fee for all candidates is INR 2,200.
• Online payment gateways such as Debit Cards (Rupay/ Visa / Master Card / Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets) is available.

The following table represents the application fee for various categories:

IMI Kolkata Cutoff 2025

The IMI Kolkata XAT cutoff has remained unchanged for the last three years. The cutoff for 2025 is yet to be released. The following table provides an overview of the IMI Kolkata cutoff data for 2024, 2023 and 2022:

IMI Kolkata Placements 2025

The highest package offered at IMI Kolkata for the year 2024 was INR 20.38 LPA compared to INR 14 LPA in 2023. The average package rose from INR 10.65 LPA to INR 12.02 LPA and a median package of INR 12.48 LPA. More than 100 recruiting companies came to campus, with 30 new companies. The top 25 students received an average salary of INR 14.63 LPA. Meanwhile, IMI Kolkata placements for 2025 are currently underway.

IMI Kolkata vs IMI Delhi

International Management Institute (IMI) has campuses in New Delhi and in Kolkata; both programs and the experiences at each school will be different. The following outlines key features and differences between the IMI campuses:

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