International Management Institute (IMI), Kolkata Overview

Ans. IMI Kolkata strongly foster gender diversity which can be witnessed in their contemporary flagship PGDM Batches too. The IMI PGDM Batch of comprised 52% and 48% girls signifying almost equal strength in the batch.

Ans. IMI Kolkata is a residential college offering management courses. However, staying in hostel for the students is not compulsory, but it is often encouraged and recommended to take up hostel considering the rigorous nature of the PGDM program at IMI, Kolkata.

Ans. The specializations offered under IMI Kolkata PGD Programme are Economics, Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Operations Management, Marketing, Finance, Information Systems and Analytics, Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management, 

Ans. Company Sponsored Candidates may apply for IMI Kolkata PGDM Course on the condition that must submit NOC from the current employer with the valid work experience.

Ans. IMI Kolkata has a healthy Faculty-Student ratio of 1:15 as of now. The faculty of the institute are doctorates from premier academic institutes from India as well as abroad. 

Ans. IMI Kolkata Shortlist Criteria comprises CAT/ XAT/ CMAT score, Academic Profile, Group discussion, Essay writing, Extempore speaking, and Personal interview. 

Ans. Yes, Experienced candidates are further assessed by IMI Kolkata based on the relevance and quality of their work experience. IMI Kolkata provides 5% weightage especially for the work experience of the candidates.

Ans. Yes, IMI Kolkata provides scholarships to students based on academic performance, financial background and students with achievements in the sports field. Some of them are Merit based scholarship, Tuition Fee Waiver under Economically Weaker Section, Scholarship based on Extra-Curricular Activities, Special Consideration for Reserved Candidates.

Ans. Yes, IMI Kolkata has tie up with nationalized bank like SBI, Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, and Punjab National Bank. Additionally, students can also finance their course fee from private banks such as Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, Credila etc.

Ans. The IMI Kolkata campus is divided into two blocks -The residential block and the academic block. The academic block is entirely air-conditioned with well-developed lecture theatres equipped with the latest audio-visual teaching aids and laptops for easy access to the intranet. The residential block comprised hostel rooms for students along with a cafeteria, mess serving daily meals.

Ans. IMI-Kolkata has a Faculty to Student ratio of 1:12; which is a healthy figure for an effective academic atmosphere in the institution. However, visiting and guest faculty members from industries also participate in the teaching section as well.

Ans. On completion of the 1st year, students are required to gain hands-on experience in the application of core concepts and functional skills. This practice of ‘Learning by Doing’ helps the students relate to the rigor of theory in the world of business. The students work on projects as per the specification of the company. At the end of eight to ten weeks of such a closely guided project, under the supervision of the company executive(s), they submit a report to the company and the Institute. The concerned company executives normally provide feedback to the Program Director on the student’s performance. Successful completion of the Summer Internship is an essential requirement for the award of the International Management Institute Diploma.

Ans. Yes, International Management Institute Kolkata provides accommodation facilities to its students. The rooms are available on a single and double sharing room basis. The rooms are Non-AC and AC hostel rooms, charges are according to the type of room. 

Ans. Yes, IMI Kolkata is good for MBA courses. It is one of the best business schools in India. It has international collaborations with various international organizations. The placement records are also pretty good. With the help, guidance, and support of the dynamic, accomplished faculty members the college has won 59th rank by NIRF, 2022 and also has got approval from AICTE. Top recruiters come to hire the aspirants of the college. The highest salary package of INR 20 LPA was received by the MBA students during the 2022 placement drive. 

Ans. IMI Kolkata is accredited by the NBA, Association of Indian Universities, AICTE, RP - Rajeev Goenka Group, Study India. 

Ans. The function of the Centre of Excellence at IMI Kolkata is to fulfill the gap of research, engagement, and capacity building in the areas of financial market, corporate world, retail location, social responsibility, and Asian studies.