IIM Calcutta 2026 Placements Clock Average Package of ₹36L Per Annum
The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta) has successfully concluded the Final Placements for the 61st batch of its flagship MBA programme. The Institute recorded 100% placements, marking another stellar year. The outcome reaffirms sustained industry confidence in its talent pool despite a dynamic hiring environment.
A total of 458 students participated in the process, securing 542 offers from 202 recruiters, including 61 first-time recruiter participants. The placement season recorded a highest domestic compensation of ₹145 LPA, while the highest international offer stood at ₹110.16 LPA.
“The successful completion of Final Placements 2026 reflects the resilience of our students and the continued trust that industry places in IIM Calcutta,”said Prof. Alok Kr. Rai, Director, IIM Calcutta. “The diverse range of roles and sustained recruiter participation underscore the Institute’s commitment to academic rigor, industry relevance, and holistic development.”
The average compensation for the batch rose by 5.05% year-on-year to ₹36.00 LPA, with a median salary of ₹35 LPA. The number of recruiters also increased by 3% compared to the previous year, reflecting sustained corporate engagement with the Institute. The consulting sector was at the top with 206 offers (38%) being made. Boston Consulting Group (BCG) emerged as the top recruiter in the management consulting cohort while Accenture Strategy emerged as the top recruiter in the strategy consulting cohort.
Other consulting firms that participated were Alvarez & Marsal, Bain & Co., EY-Parthenon, Kearney, KPMG, McKinsey & Co., Monitor Deloitte, PwC, TCS, Vector Consulting, and YCP Auctus, amongst others. American Express emerged as the top recruiter in the payments and card cohort.
Prof. Ritu Mehta, chairperson, Placement Committee said, “We are pleased to have achieved remarkable placement outcomes despite challenging market conditions. Our graduates have secured excellent opportunities to begin their professional journeys after completing the program. We remain deeply grateful to our recruiters for their continued confidence in our students and academic ecosystem.”
IIMC continued to attract marquee finance firms, reaffirming its leadership in the domain. More than 100 offers were made in the areas of Private Equity, Venture Capital, Investment Banking, Markets, Asset and Wealth management which saw participation from firms like Ambit, Arga Investment Management, Avendus, Bank of America, Citi, D.E. Shaw, Deutsche Bank, Edelweiss, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, J.P. Morgan, Kotak Alternate Asset, Kotak Mahindra Capital, Neo Asset & Wealth Management, O3 Capital, Rothschild & Co., Standard Chartered, and UBS, amongst others.
The season witnessed noticeable growth in Consulting and Product Management roles, with overall sectoral distribution remaining largely aligned with last year’s trends. Both new and legacy firms participated in the process, reflecting strong recruiter confidence across sectors. The Marketing domain saw participation from AB InBev, Colgate-Palmolive, Dabur, Glenmark Pharma, Hindustan Unilever Limited, ITC, and Procter & Gamble, among others. The General Management domain featured recruiters such as Aditya Birla Group, Airtel, Eternal, GMR, Godrej Industries Group, Reliance Group, and Tata Administrative Services, among others. Together, the Marketing and General Management domains accounted for 161 offers (30%). The Technology domain witnessed participation from companies such as Adobe, BrowserStack, Emergent, EXL, Google, HCL, HiLabs, Infosys Global, ITC Infotech, Microsoft, Ola, Salesforce, and Tekion India, among others. Collectively, the sector extended 72 offers (13%). The placement season also witnessed participation from several new recruiters, including Berger Paints, Cargill, DAMAC Group, Hero MotoCorp, Meesho, Merisis Advisors, Niva Bupa Health Insurance, and Snapmint, among others.
This year witnessed several new trends, most notably a heightened interest in Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs), reaffirming the quality of candidates at IIM Calcutta and their strong performance during Summer Internships. The placement season also saw participation from several global firms, reinforcing confidence in the MBA programme’s talent pool.
