The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta has reported a strong placement performance for its 61st MBA batch, with 458 students receiving 542 job offers from 202 companies.
The batch recorded an average salary package of Rs 36 lakh per annum and a median package of Rs 35 lakh per annum.
The placement process followed a hybrid cluster-cohort model, with companies participating through both online and on-campus recruitment, including domestic and international opportunities.
The highest domestic package for the 2024–26 MBA batch was reported at Rs 1.45 crore per annum, while the highest international offer reached Rs 1.10 crore per annum.
Consulting Sector Frontrunner
Consulting emerged as the leading sector, accounting for 38% of the total job offers. General management followed with 21%, while finance, IT and product management together accounted for 18.6% of offers. Sales and marketing represented 9%.
The batch comprised 64% male and 36% female students, with an average work experience of 22.6 months. Engineering graduates accounted for 55.7% of the cohort, while 16.9% came from commerce backgrounds.
The batch also included more than 80 charter-holders with qualifications such as CA, CFA and FRM, along with over 20 students who had prior experience running startups.
Past Placement Record
The institute’s Executive MBA (MBAEx) batch recorded an average salary package of Rs 35.37 lakh per annum, while its highest package stood at Rs 1.25 crore per annum.
IIM Calcutta’s placement data for the past five years indicate that average salaries have remained relatively stable, despite global economic uncertainties. While the highest salary packages have crossed Rs 1 crore in recent placement seasons, the average salary has largely stayed between Rs 34 lakh and Rs 36 lakh per annum from 2022 to 2025.