The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta has successfully completed summer placements for its 63rd MBA batch, placing all 475 students. The institute reported its highest-ever average monthly stipend of Rs 1.93 lakh and a median monthly stipend of Rs 2 lakh, reflecting strong industry trust and the quality of its students.
- 100% summer placement for 475 MBA students
- Highest average monthly stipend of Rs 1.93 lakh
- 546 offers from 156 companies
- Consulting and finance sectors led placements
- 51 first-time recruiters participated
How successful was the IIM Calcutta summer placement process?
The summer placement season concluded ahead of schedule with 546 offers from 156 companies. This marks the highest number of Cluster 1 offers since the institute introduced its cluster-cohort placement framework. The 100% placement rate highlights the institute's strong industry connections and the employability of its students.
Which sectors led the summer placements?
Consulting was the largest sector, accounting for 220 offers or 40.29% of total placements. Leading consulting firms such as Accenture Strategy, Bain & Company, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Kearney, McKinsey & Company, Alvarez & Marsal, and Roland Berger participated actively.
The finance sector followed with 127 offers, representing 23.26% of total placements. Roles included investment banking, private equity, venture capital, financial markets, asset and wealth management, and corporate finance. Prominent recruiters were Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, J.P. Morgan, HSBC, UBS, Jefferies, Avendus, and Moelis & Company.
General management and marketing roles together accounted for 158 offers (28.94%). Companies recruiting in these areas included Aditya Birla Group, Airtel, Godrej, Hindustan Unilever, ITC, Nestlé, Procter & Gamble, and Tata Administrative Services.
Technology, digital, and product management roles attracted recruiters like Amazon, American Express, Google, Microsoft, and Salesforce.
What new recruiters joined the placement process?
The institute welcomed 51 companies participating for the first time. Notable new recruiters included Asian Paints, Gridlines, L.E.K. Consulting, L’Oréal, Mondelez International, Raine Group, Samara Capital, and UKG. This expansion reflects growing industry interest in IIM Calcutta’s talent pool.
What do students say about their placement experience?
Varun M Pai, who secured an internship with Goldman Sachs in Global Banking & Markets, said, "IIM Calcutta opened doors to an extraordinary range of opportunities this placement season across sectors, functions and geographies."
Anukriti, a Product Management intern at Microsoft, expressed gratitude for the support from the IIM Calcutta community, stating, "Securing my summer internship at Microsoft would not have been possible without the collective support of the IIM Calcutta ecosystem."
Radhika Garodia, placed as a Summer Consultant at L.E.K. Consulting, highlighted the diverse career options available, including consulting, marketing, and general management.
What does the institute say about these results?
Alok Kumar Rai, Director of IIM Calcutta, commented, "These outcomes reinforce industry’s continued trust in the IIM Calcutta brand, the quality of our talent pool and the relevance of our industry-aligned curriculum. I congratulate our students and thank our corporate partners for their continued confidence. Our strong alumni network also deserves recognition for its active involvement in mentoring students and preparing them for their professional journeys."
