Indian Institute of Management Calcutta

What Makes Us Special?

The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIMC) is one of Asia’s most prestigious business schools and a globally recognized institution in the field of management education. Established in 1961 as the first Indian Institute of Management, IIM Calcutta was created in collaboration with leading international institutions including the MIT Sloan School of Management, the Government of India, and the Ford Foundation. Today, it continues to uphold a legacy of academic excellence, thought leadership, and innovation.

The vision of the Institute is to emerge as an International Centre of Excellence in all facets of Management Education, rooted in Indian ethos and societal values. Located in Kolkata, one of India’s most historic and culturally rich cities, IIMC offers a world-class learning environment set on a serene 135-acre campus with picturesque lakes, and residential housing for students and faculty. The institute is distinguished as India’s only Triple Crown Accredited business school — holding accreditations from AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS. IIMC’s strong international orientation is reflected in its diverse programs, including the one-year MBA for Executives (PGPEX), the Fellow Program in Management (PhD), short-term executive education programs, and student exchange programs. Today, IIM Calcutta attracts the best talent in India - a melting pot of academia, industry and research. The best and brightest young men and women pursue academic programs.

The residential experience is a foundation of the IIMC culture, which includes teamwork and the building of lifelong relationships. Students and partners live on or near campus, making social events and shared activities a way of life.

From our core curriculum of general management skills to advanced electives and seminars, our students have exceptional access to a preeminent faculty of thought leaders, all of whom teach in the MBA program.

What to Expect on Campus

• Expansive & Picturesque Setting: Spread over approximately 135 acres in Joka, Kolkata, the campus blends natural beauty — with its seven serene lakes and verdant landscaping—and state-of-the-art infrastructure, offering an inspiring learning environment.
• Academic Excellence & World-Class Facilities: The campus houses advanced academic buildings fitted with well-equipped classrooms, seminar and conference rooms, group study zones, and faculty offices. Classrooms come with multimedia technology, video conferencing, high-speed Wi-Fi, and other collaboration tools to support interactive learning.
• Library & Labs: A Scholar’s Paradise - The B. C. Roy Memorial Library spans approximately 30,000 sq ft, housing over 160,000 volumes, 500+ journals, and access to more than 40,000 online journals — a resource hub for management studies in Asia.
• The Financial Research & Trading Lab: This facility enables experiential learning for finance enthusiasts.
• Hostels & Residential Life: On-campus accommodations include multiple hostels: each offering communal spaces, game rooms, study areas, and fostering a strong sense of community
• Sports & Recreation: Facilities include tennis, basketball, football, volleyball, futsal courts, plus an indoor complex with squash, badminton, and table tennis, along with a gym and a swimming pool — ideal for both workout and unwind.
• Convenience & Services: The campus is highly self-sufficient: bank branches and ATMs, post office, guest rooms, cafes, canteens, printers, laundry services, Wi-Fi connectivity everywhere, and medical facilities available 24×7, ensuring comfort and convenience. 
• Student Life, Culture & Community: A Student Council acts as liaison between students, faculty, and administration, inviting student participation in decision-making and ensuring a collaborative campus culture.  A structured Buddy System helps new students acclimatize by pairing them with senior mentors for early guidance. A rich tapestry of clubs – CEMS Club, cultural, business, literary, adventure, dramatics, entrepreneurship – and fests such as Intaglio (business summit), Carpe Diem (cultural fest), Marcon (marketing fest), and 7 Lakes Fest (international cultural fest) keep campus life vibrant.
• Holistic Environment & Legacy: Life at IIM Calcutta extends beyond academics — students are encouraged to find balance, growth, and deeper values.

Living in the City

Studying at IIM Calcutta also means immersing yourself in Kolkata, fondly known as the “City of Joy.” Resting on the banks of the Ganges, Kolkata is a city of contrasts where Mughal and colonial history meets modern vibrancy. It is India’s cultural capital, famous for its love of literature, cinema, theatre, music and art. Think of it as the city that gave the world Satyajit Ray’s films, Rabindranath Tagore’s poetry and M. F. Husain’s canvases, while also being home to a buzzing street food scene and endless café adda, spirited debates over cups of chai that locals treat almost like a sport. Sports lovers know the city for more than just cricket at Eden Gardens, one of the world’s most iconic stadiums. Football runs deep in Kolkata’s veins, with the legendary rivalry between Mohun Bagan and East Bengal drawing passionate crowds and creating an atmosphere unmatched in India. Food is another obsession, with late-night rolls from Kusum, traditional sweets from Balaram Mullick, and steaming plates of puchka offering a taste of the city’s soul. Beyond Kolkata, CEMS students can explore the lush tea gardens of Darjeeling, trek through the untouched beauty of Sikkim, sail into the mangroves of the Sundarbans, or relax by the beaches of Digha. Living here gives you a backdrop that blends history, sport, culture and warmth, ensuring your academic journey at IIM Calcutta is as memorable outside the classroom as it is within. A City that Celebrates like no other: The highlight of the year is Durga Puja, a 10 day festival in October so spectacular that UNESCO has recognised it as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. For ten days, Kolkata turns into an open-air gallery with intricately designed pandals, dazzling light installations, cultural performances and joyous crowds. The scale makes it part art exhibition, part carnival, part spiritual journey and wholly unforgettable. Beyond Puja season, the city keeps its energy alive. You can bargain at Gariahat market, sip coffee at the historic College Street Coffee House where poets and revolutionaries once gathered, or catch an indie film at Nandan, the state’s cultural hub

CEMS Club Calcutta

The CEMS journey is about more than just classroom learning. At IIMC, it comes alive through CEMS Club Calcutta, a student-led organisation that puts community and connection at the heart of the experience. The club hosts everything from corporate rotation dinners and leadership workshops to cultural festivals, social impact projects and weekend getaways. It is where students build friendships, swap stories from across the globe, and discover what makes Kolkata so special. The goal is simple: to ensure that every CEMS student leaves IIM Calcutta not only with world-class management skills, but also with memories, networks and experiences that will last a lifetime.

CEMS Club Calcutta(CCC)

• CEMS Student Board Representative: Mr Ishaan Panda. Email- cems_sbr@email.iimcal.ac.in
• CEMS Club Calcutta President- Ms. Rishika Jain. Email- cems_president@email.iimcal.ac.in

Read more about CEMS Student Life.