IIM Calcutta announced 100% placements for its 61st MBA batch on March 15, 2026 . All 458 participating students secured jobs.
The final placement process saw 542 offers extended by 202 recruiters. This included 61 companies hiring from IIM Calcutta for the first time.
Placement Highlights
The highest compensation package offered reached Rs 1.45 crore per annum . The highest international offer was Rs 1.10 crore.
Average compensation rose 5.05% year-on-year. It stands at Rs 36 lakh per annum. The median salary was Rs 35 lakh.
Recruiter participation increased by 3% compared to the previous year.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Highest Domestic Package | Rs 1.45 crore p.a. |
| Highest International Package | Rs 1.10 crore p.a. |
| Average Salary | Rs 36 lakh p.a. |
| Median Salary | Rs 35 lakh p.a. |
| Total Recruiters | 202 |
| Total Offers | 542 |
| Participating Students | 458 |
Sector Breakdown
Consulting firms extended the most offers. They provided 206 positions, representing 38% of all jobs.
Top consulting recruiters included Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Accenture Strategy. Bain & Co., McKinsey & Co., EY-Parthenon, and KPMG also participated.
The finance sector was another major recruiter. It offered over 100 roles. These included private equity, venture capital, and investment banking.
Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, and Bank of America were among the finance firms. Citi, Deutsche Bank, and HSBC also recruited.
Marketing and General Management roles together secured 161 offers. This accounted for 30% of total placements.
The technology sector made 72 offers, or 13% of the total. Companies like Google and Microsoft were active recruiters.
Other participating companies included Hindustan Unilever Limited, ITC, Procter & Gamble, and Tata Administrative Services.
Director’s Statement
Director Alok Kumar Rai commented on the placement outcomes. He cited student resilience and industry trust in IIM Calcutta.
Rai noted the varied roles offered and sustained recruiter interest. He linked this to the institute’s academic focus and industry alignment.
Ritu Mehta, chairperson of the placement committee, expressed satisfaction. She highlighted successful outcomes despite market challenges. Mehta thanked the participating recruiters.