Top MBA Colleges in Kolkata

Kolkata has a total of 100+ MBA colleges offering MBA courses in various specialisations. The tuition for the top MBA colleges in Kolkata can range between Rs 1,20,000 and Rs 41,94,628. Top MBA colleges in Kolkata offer MBA courses that aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of business concepts, management principles, and leadership skills to prepare individuals for managerial roles in organisations or for entrepreneurial ventures. Top MBA colleges in Kolkata offer specialisations in various fields such as accounting, finance, marketing, operations, human resources, and strategy. CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA and JEMAT are competitive exams candidates might need to take to gain admission to best MBA colleges in Kolkata.

Top MBA Colleges in Kolkata - Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree from a recognised university or institution in any discipline with the required aggregate following the institution's requirements.
Many MBA colleges in Kolkata require candidates to have the necessary cut-off in a national or state-level management entrance exam. Common entrance exams include CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA and JEMAT
Candidates may need to fulfil any additional requirements specified by the college, such as appearing for group discussions (GD), personal interviews (PI), written ability tests, and proof of previous work experience.

Top MBA Colleges in Kolkata - Accept Popular Entrance Exams

ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admissions) is a computer-based multiple-choice test that assesses candidates' Analytical Reasoning Skills, Verbal Skills, and Quantitative Skills. Additionally, there may be a section on general knowledge.
CAT (Common Admission Test) is 2 hours computer-based test for MBA admission. CAT exam consist of 3 sections i.e., Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude.

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Top MBA Colleges in Kolkata - NIRF Ranking 2023

NIRF is the National Institutional Ranking Framework, a centralised ranking system that judges institutions across India based on various parameters. The rankings provide valuable insights for students, parents, and policymakers to make informed decisions regarding higher education institutions.

List of the Best MBA Colleges in Kolkata based on the NIRF Ranking 2023

College Name	NIRF 2023 Score	NIRF 2023 Ranking
Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta	75.53	4
International Management Institute, Kolkata	48.43	70

Top MBA Colleges in Kolkata - Course and Fees

Given below are the lists of the best government and private MBA colleges in Kolkata with their respective total tuition.

Best Private MBA Colleges in Kolkata

Private College Name	Courses	Fees
IEM Kolkata - Institute of Engineering and Management	MBA	NA
Techno Main Salt Lake	MBA	NA
NSHM Kolkata - NSHM Knowledge Campus	MBA	Rs 5,36,000-Rs 6,30,000
Brainware University Kolkata	MBA	Rs 4,45,000-Rs 4,55,000
Army Institute of Management Kolkata	MBA	Rs 7,63,600

Best Govt MBA Colleges in Kolkata

Govt College Name	Courses	Fees
IIM Calcutta - Indian Institute of Management Calcutta	Executive MBA	Rs 31,00,000
IIFT Kolkata - Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Kolkata	MBA International Business	Rs 41,94,628
Aliah University Kolkata	MBA	NA
IISWBM Kolkata - Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management	MBA	Rs 5,15,000-Rs 6,20,000
MAKAUT Kolkata - Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology	MBA	Rs 1,20,000-Rs 9,75,000

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Top MBA Colleges in Kolkata - Admission Process

Top MBA colleges in Kolkata have a thorough admission process based on various competitive exam scores through which candidates are vetted to see if they are suitable for the course and institution.

Listed below are the admission processes for top MBA Colleges in Kolkata

College Names	Admission Process
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta	IIM Calcutta Admissions are based on the CAT entrance exam and Personal Interview and a Written Ability Test.
International Management Institute Kolkata	IMI Kolkata Admissions are based on CAT/XAT/CMAT or GMAT score and Academic Record followed by personal interview.
IEM Kolkata - Institute of Engineering and Management	IEM Kolkata Admissions are based on CAT and WBJEMAT exam scores.
Techno Main Salt Lake	Techno Main Salt Lake Admissions are based on CAT and MAT exams.
NSHM Kolkata - NSHM Knowledge Campus Kolkata	NSHM Kolkata Admissions are based on Personal Interview and Group Activity, candidates also need to submit a 500 Word Statement of Purpose.

Top MBA Colleges in Kolkata: Placement

Given below are the starting packages of top MBA colleges in Kolkata and their top recruiters:

List of Best MBA Colleges in Kolkata Median Salary and Top Recruiters

Placement Links	Median salary	Top Recruiters
IIM Calcutta Placements	Rs 31,00,000	Amazon, Accenture, Capgemini, Adobe, Disney/Star, Google
IMI Kolkata Placements	Rs 8,71,000	Deloitte, Amazon, Gartner, Digit, EY, HSBC
IEM Kolkata Placements	Rs 6,00,000	BYJU’S, Bandhan Bank, ITC, Asian Logistics, Aditya Birla Group, Ernst & Young
Techno Main, Salt Lake Placements	NA	Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Paytm, Blue Star, Bosch
NSHM Kolkata Placements	Rs 7,50,000	HDFC Bank, Aditya Birla Capital, Coca Cola, Zee TV, PWC, Lenskart