Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
(IIM Calcutta)Last Updated: Jun 08, 2026
Established
1961
Campus Size
135.00 Acres
Total Students
1,100
Faculty
120
Student-Faculty
9:1
IIM Calcutta Placement Overview 2026 & Average Package
Disclaimer: Placement data is sourced from official IIM placement reports, verified media releases, and RTI data. CTC figures include fixed pay, variable pay, and benefits. Actual individual offers vary based on profile, specialisation, and prior experience.
IIM Calcutta Placements 2025
IIM Calcutta, the oldest IIM, delivered strong placement results for the 2023-25 batch with an average CTC of ₹34.23 LPA and a highest domestic package of ₹1.45 Crore - the highest among ABC IIMs in 2025. With 538 offers from 196 recruiters for 456 students, IIMC achieved 100% placement. The top 5% of the batch earned an average of ₹73.09 LPA.
Placement Highlights - Year-wise Comparison
| Metric | 2023-25 | 2022-24 | 2021-23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average CTC | ₹34.23 LPA | ₹35.07 LPA | ₹35.07 LPA |
| Median CTC | ~₹34 LPA | ₹33.67 LPA | ₹31 LPA |
| Highest CTC (Domestic) | ₹1.45 Crore | ₹1.15 Crore | ₹1.15 Crore |
| Highest CTC (International) | ₹91.45 LPA | ₹94.82 LPA | ₹94.82 LPA |
| Top 5% Average | ₹73.09 LPA | - | - |
| Top 25% Average | ₹48.13 LPA | - | - |
| Total Offers | 538 | 529 | 465 |
| Recruiters | 196 | 194 | 190 |
| Placement Rate | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Sector-wise Placement Breakdown - IIMC
| Sector | % of Offers | Approx. Offers | CTC Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting | 37.3% | ~201 | ₹30-55 LPA |
| Marketing & General Mgmt | 27% | ~145 | ₹22-40 LPA |
| Finance (PE/VC/IB/AM/WM) | 21.5% | ~114 | ₹30-70 LPA |
| Technology & Product Mgmt | 14.5% | ~78 | ₹28-50 LPA |
Top Recruiters at IIM Calcutta
Consulting: BCG (top recruiter), Accenture Strategy, McKinsey, Bain, EY-Parthenon, Deloitte, Kearney, Monitor Deloitte
Finance: Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Bank of America, Citibank, Barclays, HSBC, Avendus Capital, Kotak Investment Banking
Technology: Google, Microsoft, Ola, BrowserStack, UKG, Optum
FMCG / General Management: TAS, ABG, GMR, RPSG, Vedanta, Zomato, Coca-Cola, Dabur, P&G, HUL
E-Commerce: Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, Nykaa
International Placements
IIM Calcutta's international placement is reflected in its highest international CTC of ₹91.45 LPA (2023-25). International recruiters include global consulting firms (McKinsey, BCG with overseas office placements) and investment banks (Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan). IIMC's Kolkata heritage and Joka campus proximity to the eastern business corridor also attract unique regional recruiters.
Summer Internship Placements
Summer internships for the 2023-25 batch saw 165 recruiters participate. The highest stipend reached ₹6.75 LPA per month, with a median of ₹2 LPA per month and a top 25% average of ₹2.31 LPA per month. Consulting and finance domains offered the highest stipends, consistent with final placement sector dominance.
Placement Process & Cell
IIM Calcutta's Career Development & Placement office organises placements through a cohort-based process. The finance sector is particularly strong at IIMC, contributing 21.5% of offers with average packages significantly above the batch mean. IIMC's alumni network in Kolkata's financial services industry and proximity to the eastern India business ecosystem provides distinct advantages for students interested in conglomerate and general management roles.
Highest Package
₹1.45 Cr
Average Package
₹34.23 LPA
Median Package
₹34.00 LPA
Lowest Package
₹17.00 LPA
Placement Rate (2025)
Top Recruiters
Year-wise Placement Trends
| Year | Highest (LPA) | Average (LPA) | Median (LPA) | Placed % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ₹1.45 Cr | ₹34.23 LPA | ₹34.00 LPA | 100.00% |
| 2024 | ₹1.20 Cr | ₹35.07 LPA | ₹33.67 LPA | 100.00% |
| 2023 | ₹1.15 Cr | ₹35.07 LPA | ₹33.67 LPA | 100.00% |