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. 

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.

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.

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.

Candidates who have a bachelor’s or equivalent degree, with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised university are eligible for the IMI Kolkata Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)  programme. The bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification of the candidate must entail a minimum of three years of education, class 10 and  class 12 school education. Additionally, candidates appearing in the final year of their bachelor’s degree are also eligible, provided they furnish proof of meeting he minimum eligibility criteria by September 30, 2024. Also, candidates must have a relevant work experience. 

IMI Kolkata offers courses in Diploma and doctoral-level. The flagship course offered by the Institute is Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). PGDM is two years full-time programme with summer internship with Institute’s partners. In second year candisates can choose their interested specialisation : Finance, Economics, Operational Management, OBHR (Organisational Behaviour), Marketing, Management Information Systems & Analytics and Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship.