IMI Kolkata
Institutions acquire identity not merely through scale, but through the clarity of the questions they choose to answer. When IMI Kolkata was established in 2011 by the RP–Sanjiv Goenka Group under the IMI business schools, it began with a question that remains deeply relevant: What should a modern management school stand for in a world shaped by uncertainty, technology, and global interdependence?
Fourteen years later, the contours of that answer are clear. Ranked 42nd among 1,026 management institutes in India (NIRF 2025, Ministry of Education) and 42nd in Asia in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2025, IMI Kolkata has emerged as a steadily rising institution – one that blends academic excellence, global engagement, and a strong sense of purpose.
Global Quality through Accreditation
IMI Kolkata’s two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), approved by AICTE and recognised as MBA-equivalent by AIU, carries prestigious accreditations from AMBA (UK), NBA, and NAAC, and holds active memberships with AACSB and EFMD. These recognitions place IMI Kolkata among a select group of business schools that meet international benchmarks of curriculum governance, learning assurance, and continuous improvement. Rooted in the philosophy of innovation, engagement, and impact, the Institute’s educational approach ensures that learning outcomes remain aligned with real-world needs and global best practices.
Curriculum Aligned with the Future
In today’s dynamic environment, IMI Kolkata’s curriculum continually evolves to address emerging business challenges. Courses in Generative AI, Business Analytics, Design Thinking, and Sustainability & ESG enable students to navigate the intersection of technology, ethics, and strategic foresight. Learning is immersive and hands-on, with tools such as Python, Power BI, and Tableau integrated into coursework to build analytical fluency and data-driven decision-making — essential skills for future-ready managers.
Innovation and Experiential Learning
At IMI Kolkata, innovation is a practice, not a proposition. The IKN Innovation Foundation, a Section 8 company, nurtures student ventures through structured mentoring and incubation. Complementing this is the Leadership & Business Accelerator (LBA), where students collaborate with entrepreneurs from their first year, gaining early exposure to real-world ambiguity. This experiential model bridges theory and practice, fostering agility, problemsolving, and entrepreneurial thinking.
Global Partnerships and Industry Engagement
IMI Kolkata¡¦s expanding global network ¡X including ESC Rennes School of Business (France), University of Bradford (UK), Universite Gustave Eiffel (France), Asian Institute of Technology (Bangkok), and Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) ¡X fosters exchange programmes, joint research, and cultural immersion. A UPM student delegation visiting this year reflects the Institute¡¦s growing international collaboration and two-way learning culture.
Industry engagement shapes IMI
Kolkata¡¦s learning environment through CXO Masterclasses, live consulting projects, and Management Development Programmes that keep students connected to evolving business practices. Leading recruiters from consulting, BFSI, analytics, FMCG, and technology regularly offer diverse roles, affirming the professional maturity and employability of IMI Kolkata graduates.
Leadership Rooted in Values, Guided by Impact
With rising diversity, a deepening research culture, and a curriculum aligned with global priorities, IMI Kolkata blends analytical clarity, ethical grounding, and adaptability with an emphasis on societal impact. Through its value-centric learning ecosystem, the Institute nurtures professionals who embody clarity in thought, integrity in conduct, and innovation in action ¡V hallmarks of responsible leadership.