IIM Calcutta Ranking 2024: NIRF, IIRF, QS, Financial Times and Outlook

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Saumya Srivastava
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9 mins readUpdated on Feb 16, 2024 15:37 IST

Established In 1961, IIM Calcutta was the first institute established under the IIM legacy. IIM Calcutta is considered as one of the best B-schools in the country for Management education. The institute has been ranked by various national and international ranking bodies such as NIRF, IIRF, QS World Ranking and Financial Times, among others. IIMs are ranked on the basis of multiple criteria, including Employability, Alumni Outcomes, and Thought Leadership, to name a few. IIM Calcutta has been ranked 4 under the ‘Management’ category by the NIRF Ranking 2023. On the world ranking map, IIM Calcutta ranking under the ‘Global MBA’ category is 76 by the Financial Times Ranking 2023. Candidates can check the IIM Calcutta ranks awarded by the renowned ranking bodies in this space.

IIM Calcutta Highlights 2024

IIM Calcutta ranks are an evidence that it is one of the leading Management institutes in the country. At the international level, the institute has bagged 76th rank under the ‘Global MBA’ category by the Financial Times Ranking 2023. Candidates will be interested to know that IIM Calcutta has been ranked at 4 by the NIRF Ranking 2023 under the ‘Management’ category. Let us go through the category-wise IIM Calcutta national and international rankings in the table provided below:

IIM Calcutta International Ranking 2024

Ranking body

Category

Rank

FT Global

Global MBA

67

QS Rankings

Masters In Management

50

IIM Calcutta National Ranking 2023

Ranking body

Category

Rank

NIRF

Management

4

IIRF

Top MBA Colleges in India

3

Business Today 

B-School Ranking 

1

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IIM Calcutta International Ranking 2023

QS World Ranking 2023 has ranked IIM Calcutta 51 under the ‘Masters in Management’ category. The institute has secured 56.1 score in the Academic Reputation criteria by the same ranking body. Talking about the Financial Times Ranking, IIM Calcutta has been ranked 60 under the ‘Masters of Business Administration’ category in 2023. Let us look at the year-wise international rankings secured by IIM Calcutta in the following table:

Q:   What is the rank of IIM Calcutta in world?

A:

At the international level, IIM Calcutta has ranked 76 under the ‘Global MBA’ category by the Financial Times Ranking 2023. On the other hand, the institute is ranked between 501-530 in the QS WUR Ranking 2023 by Subject. 

Q:   What is the IIM Calcutta QS World Ranking 2023?

A:

IIM Calcutta has bagged a rank between 501-530 in the QS WUR Ranking 2023 by Subject. The institute has secured 70.9 score in the Reputation criteria under the ‘QS International Trade Ranking.’ In addition to this, IIM Calcutta scored 66.1 and 43.9 in Alumni Outcomes and Thought Leadership criteria under the ‘World University Rankings - Masters In Business Analytics’ category. 

Q:   What is the ranking of IIM Calcutta in NIRF 2023?

A:

IIM Calcutta has secured rank 4 by the NIRF Ranking 2023 under the 'Management' category. In the Teaching, Learning and Resources category, IIM Calcutta has scored 82.29. Talking about the other categories such as Research and Professional Practice and Outreach and Inclusivity, the institute has scored 51.23 and 70.78, respectively. Therefore, it is safe to say that IIM Calcutta is one of the prominent institutes in India. 

IIM Calcutta International Ranking 2023

QS World Rankings 

2021

2022

2023

WUR Ranking by Subject

NA

451-500

501-530

International Trade Ranking

NA

NA

141-150

Masters in Management

51

53

51

Masters in Business Analytics

51+

51-60

51-60

Financial Times 

2021

2022

2023

Global MBA

44

68

76

Master of Business Administration

NA

NA

60

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IIM Calcutta QS World Ranking 2024

Needless to say, IIM Calcutta is the oldest and one of the best Management institutes in India. The institute is ranked between 501-530 in the QS WUR Ranking 2023 by Subject. The institute has secured 70.9 score in the Reputation criteria under the ‘QS International Trade Ranking.’ Not just this, but IIM Calcutta scored 66.1 and 43.9 in Alumni Outcomes and Thought Leadership criteria under the ‘World University Rankings - Masters In Business Analytics’ category. Check the IIM Calcutta year-wise QS World Ranking in this space: 

IIM Calcutta QS World Ranking 2024

QS World Rankings 

2022

2023

2024

WUR Ranking by Subject

451-500

501-530

N/A

International Trade Ranking

NA

141-150

N/A

Masters in Management

53

51

50

Masters in Business Analytics

51-60

51-60

61 - 70

IIM Calcutta QS Ranking 2023 Criteria

Candidates can check the QS WUR Ranking 2023 criteria across various parameters for IIMC below:

IIM Calcutta vs Other IIMs: QS World Ranking Comparison

Comparing IIM Calcutta with other top IIMs, IIM Ahmedabad tops the list in the QS WUR Ranking 2023 followed by IIM Bangalore, IIM Indore and more. In the ‘Academic Reputation’ criteria under the ‘QS WUR Ranking 2023 by Subject’ category, IIM Ahmedabad has scored 76.3 and IIM Calcutta has scored 56.1. Therefore, without an iota of doubt, we can conclude that IIM Ahmedabad is the best of all IIMs. To get the in-depth QS World Ranking comparative analysis, check the table provided below:

College Name

QS WUR 2022

QS WUR 2023

IIM Calcutta

451-500

501-530

IIM Ahmedabad

65

53

IIM Bangalore

63

61

IIM Indore

351-400

351-400

IIM Calcutta Financial Times Ranking 2023

The institute has been ranked 60 under the Master of Business Administration category by the Financial Times 2023. IIM Calcutta has scored 15 under the International course experience rank by the FT 2023. Candidates can check the year-wise IIM Calcutta Financial Times Ranking analysis in this space: 

Q:   What is the ranking of IIM Calcutta?

A:

 Some of the most recent rankings received by IIM Calcutta are listed below:

Ranking Body

Category

Rank

FT Global Rankings 2024

India (MBA)

4

QS World University Rankings 2024

Masters In Management

50

FT Global Rankings 2024

Global (MBA)

67

QS World University Rankings 2024

Masters In Business Analytics

61-70

Business Today 2023

MBA

1

IIRF 2023

Top MBA Colleges in India

3

Outlook I-Care Ranking 2023Top Public MBA Institutions

3

NIRF 2023

Management

4

FT Global Rankings 2024

Global MBA

76

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IIM Calcutta Financial Times Ranking 2023

Financial Times 

2021

2022

2023

Global MBA

44

68

76

Master of Business Administration

NA

NA

60

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IIM Calcutta vs Other IIMs: Financial Times Ranking 2023 Comparison

IIM Ahmedabad tops the list in 'Global MBA' category in the Financial Times 2023 ranking by securing 51 rank. IIM Bangalore is at second number in the same category by ranking 52 in the FT 2023 ranking. IIM Calcutta stood at 76 in the current year FT ranking. Comparing IIM Calcutta 2023 ranking to 2022, we can conclude that IIM Calcutta Global MBA rankings has shown a  decreasing trend. Candidates can check the year-wise Global MBA Rankings 2023 for the top IIMs in the table provided below:

College Name

2022 (Global MBA)

2023 (Global MBA)

IIM Calcutta

68

76

IIM Bangalore

53

52

IIM Ahmedabad

62

51

IIM Indore

NA

89

IIM Lucknow

NA

90

IIM Calcutta FT Global Rankings 2024

IIM Calcutta FT Global Rankings 2024 have shown a significant improvement over the years. FT Global ranks the institutes and universities based on preset parameters such as Diversity Assessment, Faculty expertise, Career Progression, Programme Assessment, and various other criteria decided by the college. Tabulated below is the rank awarded to IIM Calcutta by FT Global for the past two years:

IIM Calcutta FT Global Ranking 2024

Category

2023

2024

Global (MBA)

76 67

India (MBA)

N/A 4

IIM Calcutta vs Other IIMs: FT Global Ranking Comparison

IIM Calcutta when compared with other colleges is ranked above IIM Lucknow. The college plans to rank above IIM Bangalore and IIM Ahmedabad in the coming years. The below-mentioned is the IIM Calcutta comparison with other IIMs based on the FT Global Ranking:

College Name

2023 (Global MBA)

2024 (Global MBA)

IIM Calcutta

76 67

IIM Bangalore

52 47

IIM Ahmedabad

43 41

IIM Indore

N/A N/A

IIM Lucknow

90 85

IIM Calcutta NIRF Ranking 2023

The National Institutional Ranking Framework is one of the most renowned and eminent ranking bodies in the country. NIRF ranks universities and institutes under various categories such as Universities, Colleges, Research Institutions, Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, Dental, Law and Innovation, among others. IIMs have always been in the top 20 under the Management category rankings. In the Teaching, Learning and Resources category, IIM Calcutta has scored 82.29. In the other categories such as Research and Professional Practice and Outreach and Inclusivity, the institute has scored 51.23 and 70.78, respectively. Therefore, it is safe to say that IIM Calcutta is one of the prominent institutes in India. Every year, thousands of students appear for CAT and other entrance exams to get into top IIMs in the country. Candidates can check the year-wise NIRF comparative analysis for IIM Calcutta in the following table:

IIM Calcutta NIRF 2023 Ranking

Category

2021

2022

2023

Management

3

3

4

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IIM Calcutta vs Other IIMs: NIRF Comparison

Comparing IIM Calcutta with other IIMs, IIM Ahmedabad is on the top of the list again as it has secured rank 1 in the Management category. The top 5 IIMs after IIM Ahmedabad include IIM Bangalore, IIM Kozhikode, IIM Calcutta and IIM Delhi. Talking about IIM Calcutta, NIRF 2023 rank has shown a decreasing trend when compared to the last year's ranking. Candidates can check the top IIMs NIRF ranking 2023 comparative analysis in the table mentioned below:

IIM Calcutta vs Other IIMs: NIRF Ranking 2023

College Name

Management (2022)

Management (2023)

IIM Calcutta

3

4

IIM Bangalore

2

2

IIM Ahmedabad

1

1

IIM Indore

7

8

IIM Lucknow

6

6

IIM Calcutta Outlook Ranking 2023

Outlook has ranked IIM Calcutta at rank 3 under the 'India's Top Public MBA Institutions.' The institute has scored 96.49 in the 'Employability Weightage' category and 95.26 in the 'Faculty Quality Weightage' category. The overall IIM Calcutta Outlook 2023 score is 94.15. Check the IIM Calcutta Outlook year-wise ranking in this space:

IIM Calcutta Outlook 2023 Ranking

Category

2021

2022

2023

India’s Top Public MBA Institutions

NA

3

3

IIM Calcutta vs Other IIMs: Outlook Comparison

According to the Outlook ranking 2023, IIM Calcutta has been ranked 3 under the category named India's Top Government MBA Colleges. Coming to other IIMs, IIM Ahmedabad has bagged rank 1 and IIM Bangalore has secured rank 2 in the same category by the Outlook 2023 ranking. Check the Outlook’s India's Top Government MBA Colleges ranking in the table provided below:

IIM Calcutta vs Other IIMs: Outlook Ranking 2023

College Name

Management

IIM Calcutta

3

IIM Bangalore

2

IIM Ahmedabad

1

IIM Lucknow

4

IIM Indore

5

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IIM Calcutta Ranking FAQs

Q. What is the rank of IIM Calcutta in world?

A. At the international level, IIM Calcutta has ranked 76 under the ‘Global MBA’ category by the Financial Times Ranking 2023. On the other hand, the institute is ranked between 501-530 in the QS WUR Ranking 2023 by Subject. 

Q. Is IIM Calcutta good?

Q. IIM Calcutta is one of the top IIMs in India. At the national level, the institute has been ranked 4 under the 'Management' category by the NIRF Ranking 2023. At the international level, IIM Calcutta has secured rank 3 under the 'Top MBA Colleges in India' category by the IIRF Ranking 2023.

Q. Is IIM Calcutta better than other IIMs?

A. IIM Calcutta NIRF 2023 rank has shown a decreasing trend when compared to the last year's ranking. Candidates can check the top IIMs NIRF ranking 2023 comparative analysis in the table mentioned below:

College Name

Management (2022)

Management (2023)

IIM Calcutta

3

4

IIM Bangalore

2

2

IIM Ahmedabad

1

1

IIM Indore

7

8

IIM Lucknow

6

6

Q. What is the IIM Calcutta QS World Ranking 2023?

A. IIM Calcutta has bagged a rank between 501-530 in the QS WUR Ranking 2023 by Subject. The institute has secured 70.9 score in the Reputation criteria under the ‘QS International Trade Ranking.’ In addition to this, IIM Calcutta scored 66.1 and 43.9 in Alumni Outcomes and Thought Leadership criteria under the ‘World University Rankings - Masters In Business Analytics’ category. 

Q. What is the rank of IIM Calcutta in NIRF 2023?

A. IIM Calcutta has secured rank 4 by the NIRF Ranking 2023 under the 'Management' category. In the Teaching, Learning and Resources category, IIM Calcutta has scored 82.29. Talking about the other categories such as Research and Professional Practice and Outreach and Inclusivity, the institute has scored 51.23 and 70.78, respectively. Therefore, it is safe to say that IIM Calcutta is one of the prominent institutes in India. 

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