IIM Calcutta - Indian Institute of Management

The previous years' cutoff marks to attain admission to PG Diploma in IIMC, Kottayam is generally in the range of 297-663 for the General category only. It should be noted that the above cutoff ranks may change with the programme of study and category. For example, the passing marks in terms of cutoff rank for admission to PG Diploma in Journalism was 566-651. The cutoff ranks by no means are fixed for each passing year, still the admission is systematic and also the other components including Counseling and Seat Allotment. The whole amount that a student is required to pay for the PG Diploma course in IIMC, Kottayam is roughly INR 95400. The course usually lasts for one year while the number of students intake lies between 60-70 students a course.

The placement ratio of IIMC PG Diploma is quite appreciable which ranges from 70-80 percent. As mentioned above the median salary package goes up to INR 4-6 Lacs per annum respectively. The major recruiting organizations are the media houses, public relation agencies, and business companies. Most of the recruits are hired by Malayala Manorama Company, Mathrubhumi and Asianet Companies. Upon graduating, between 20 to 25% of learners continue to post primary institutions or pursue business. The maximum salary output among the internships was between INR 8 to 10 Lacs per annum. The college also offers placements for internship with salary ranging from 5000-10000 Rupees per month.

Choosing between Aston Business School and IIM Calcutta for an MBA depends on your career goals. IIM Calcutta is a premier Indian institute with global recognition, a strong alumni network, and excellent placement opportunities, especially in finance, consulting, and management roles. However, Aston Business School provides a more international flavor as well, emphasizing global business practices and an outlook into the UK job market-the major market being in Europe, though. If your focus remains to be in international businesses, then Aston will prove out to be a better one; whereas for an Indian market orientation with proper focus, IIM Calcutta stands supreme as it is.

Yes, IIM Calcutta has a track record of 100% placements to its MBA students in the past three years. The key highlights of IIM Calcutta placements for the MBA Class of 2022, 2023 and 2024 are presented in the table below:ParticularsMBA Placement Statistics (2022)MBA Placement Statistics (2023)MBA Placement Statistics (2024)the highest packageNAINR 94.82 LPA (International)INR 1.15 crore per annum (Domestic)INR 1.2 crore per annum Average packageINR 34.20 LPAINR 35.07 LPANAMedian packageINR 31.00 LPAINR 33.67 LPANAOffers made631573529Companies visited190+190194Placement rate100%100%100%Batch size465465464Note: The above-mentioned placement details for 2024 are taken from the media reports. These may vary once the final IIM Calcutta placement report 2024 is out.