Fellowship Programme in Management 

at IMI Kolkata, Alipore

The International Management Institute Kolkata offers a Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) for scholars interested in rigorous research work at the doctoral level. The programme is designed to prepare individuals for academic careers in research, teaching, and consultancy. The FPM programme at IMI Kolkata has an annual intake of 20 students

The programme consists of two phases, with the first phase involving coursework for one year, followed by a comprehensive examination. The second phase requires scholars to work on their thesis, and under the guidance of faculty, a student can complete the programme within three years, with a minimum duration of three years and a maximum of seven years.

To be eligible for admission to the FPM programme, candidates must have a first-class master's degree. Shortlisting for the programme is based on the research proposal and evaluation of past academic performance. The final selection will be determined through a personal interview after the presentation. The Institute offers a 100% tuition fee waiver for regular FPM scholars. 

The fee for the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) at International Management Institute Kolkata is approximately 15.98 Lakhs for a total duration of 4 years.

. This programme is designed to train scholars for research in the field of business management and is extendable up to one year.

. The FPM programme aims to provide an academic environment for scholars to challenge conventional thinking and pursue rigorous research work at the doctoral level on a full-time basis.

Based on the available information, the FPM programme at International Management Institute Kolkata is considered a better choice compared to IMS Kolkata. IMI Kolkata has better placement records, affiliations with the Government through NCHMCT and the Ministry of Tourism, and is ranked among the top MBA colleges in India.

No, International Management Institute Kolkata does not offer direct admissions. The institute offers a PGDM course and admission is entrance-based. To get into the institute, students must meet admission criteria of the course. IMI Kolkata shortlists the students based on national-level management exams, such as CAT/ XAT/ CMAT, etc. IMI Kolkata futher conducts a round of Group Disuccsion and Personal Interviews. For further information related to the institute's admission, students can visit the official website of the institute. 

International Management Institute Kolkata accepts XAT/ CAT/ CMAT/ GMAT scores for admission to the Post Graduate Diploma in Management programme. IMI Kolkata XAT cutoff 2024 is yet to be released for the PGDM course. During the IMI Kolkata cutoff 2023, the XAT percentile stood at 70 for the General All India category student. So, considering the previous year's cutoff percentile, candidates seeking admission to the IMI Kolkata must secure 70 percentile or above in the case of the General category. 

Yes, admissions are currently ongoing in the International Management Institute Kolkata for academic year 2025-2027. The last date for the PGDM programme application is Dec 14, 2024. Interested students who meet the admission criteria can visit the official website of the institute and apply for the course by filling out the application form available.

PGDM is the flagship course offered by IMI Kolkata equivalent to MBA covers two years. The PGDM course curriculum covers courses such as  Simulation-based Courses, Negotiation Skills, Analytics, Entrepreneurship and New Venture Development, etc. The course is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) with effect from 2016. The programme is also internationally accreditation by AMBA. Meanwhile, during IMI Kolkata PGDM placements 2023, the highest package offered was INR 14 LPA, while the median package stood at INR 10.50 LPA. BFSI sector recruited 46% of the total students and Amazon, EY, and Deloitte were among the top recruiters. Additionally, more than 14 PPOs were made. The highest stipend offered during IMI Kolkata PGDM summer placements for the batch of 2022-24 stood at INR 1,00,000.

XAT cut off is released category wise. The cut off percentile for female candidates and male candidates are different. The cut offs for engineering and non engineering candidates are different and XAT cut offs for PGDM BM and PGDM HRM are different.

The XAT 2023 cut offs for PGDM HRM program, for male engineering candidates was 93 percentile while that for female engineering students, it was 91 percentile. XAT cut off 2023 for male applicants from a non-engineering background was 90 percentile and for women candidates from a non-engineering background is 88 percentile. For the PGDM BM program, the XAT 2023 cut off for male engineering candidates was 95 percentile and for female engineering students it was 92 percentile. Male applicants from a non-engineering background required a 95 percentile and women from a non-engineering background required 92 percentile. The sectional cut off percentiles are also different for different categories and courses. You can check the official XAT 2023 cut offs in detail here: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/xat-exam-cutoff

A range of specialisations are available in IMI Kolkata's Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) program. Human resource management, marketing, and finance are the main specialisations offered. A doctorate-level course called the Fellow Program in Management (FPM) is also offered by the university. The PGDM curriculum is acknowledged for being equivalent to an MBA, enabling graduates to pursue a variety of corporate job options. A strong curriculum that gives students academic and practical knowledge related to their chosen disciplines is another thing that students can anticipate.