

International Management and Analytics School is a business school founded in 2021 and is located in Kolkata. The institute is a member of the Institute of Advanced Education & Research (IAER). The PGDM course of the IMAS is approved by AICTE. IMAS has collaborated with the NSDC, Ministry of MSME, Government of India, and NHRD. The school also has academic partnerships with the Entrepreneurship Research Skill Council, the Indian Chamber of Commerce, and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
The IMAS is ranked 3rd amongst the top 10 B-schools in East India. It has also received various awards, such as the Excellence in Academic Achievement Award 2022, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award (2023), and Best B School in Kolkata Award (2024).
The B-School provides various courses under the department of management. It offers PGDM and MBA (Global) in regular, PGDM executive and dual certification courses in PGDHM & PGDBF. Some of the most sought-after specialisations are marketing management, financial management, human resources, fintech, artificial intelligence & data science, and many more.
The campus of IMAS has various facilities with modern classrooms, libraries, and hostel accommodations for both girls and boys. IMAS also has a placement cell that is renowned for its placement records. It offers 100% assistance to students in securing placements and internships.
It also organises pre-placement talks and summer internships. Along with this, the placement and training cell also provides students with global exposure with dual certification and international twinning programs. It has an IMAS International immersion program (IIIP) across various countries like Dubai, Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia.
The students get 100% placement assistance, with an average CTC being offered is INR 6.68 LPA. The top recruiters include Biocon, EY, Wells Fargo, Airtel, Dabur, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Paytm, etc.
Particular | Details |
Institute Name | International management & analytics school |
Mode of Education | Regular (Full-time)/ Hybrid |
Departments | Management |
Courses Offered | PGDM, PGDM Executive & MBA |
Popular Courses | PGDM, PGDM Executive & MBA |
Specialisations | Marketing, human resources, fintech, finance and business analytics, |
Mode of Admission | Entrance-based |
Application Form Release Date for XAT | July 2026 (tentative) |
Admission Date | Ongoing |
Approval & Affiliations | AICTE |
Selection Criteria | Entrance exam scores like CAT/XAT/GMAT |
Top Recruiters | EY, Samsung, Wipro, Yes Bank, etc |
University Type | Private |
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IMAS offers multiple courses in management with various specialisations like human resources, marketing, fintech, artificial intelligence and data science, etc. The Global MBA in IMAS is a 2-year duration program, which is offered in the first year in India at IMAS Kolkata and the second year in a leading UK university.
The admission to these courses is based on the entrance exams of CAT/XAT, GMAT, etc. The students who are interested in these courses can apply to them as the admissions are ongoing.
To get admission in the following courses, students would have to follow the selection procedure given by the IMAS. Students should first visit the official website of the school and register online for the course. After this, a student counsellor will get in touch with you.
Following this, students would be shortlisted based on their academic profile and their marks in the entrance exam of CAT/XAT/GMAT, etc. Candidates must have scored 50th percentile in any of the entrance exams. After this, the shortlisted students would have to appear in the group discussion and a personal interview.
The final admission would be based on the performance in all three components, which are the Entrance Exam Score, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview. The students who get selected will have to pay the admission fees after they receive their admission letter. After the document verification and the payment of the course fee, students will get their offer letter along with the student ID card.
The students who are in their final year can also apply to the courses, provided they fulfil the eligibility criteria and submit all the required documents before the deadline given by the school.
Events | Dates |
CAT Registration Start Date | Aug 2026 (tentative) |
CAT Registration Last Date | September 2026 (tentative) |
CAT Admit Card Downloads | November 2026 (tentative) |
CAT Test Date | Nov 2026 (tentative) |
Last date to apply (PGDM): Admission Phase 1 | 30 January, 2026 |
The IMAS provides courses like MBA, PGDM executive PGDM under the department of management. To get admission in the Global MBA, students should have completed their graduation from a recognised university. The graduation degree could be of 3 years or 4 years. Students should have a minimum of 70% marks in their graduation degree. Along with this, the student should have a valid score in management entrance exams like CAT/MAT/XAT/GMAT.
Students who want to apply for the PGDM Executive and regular program should have scored 50% in their class 10th, 12th and graduation. Students who are applying for the executive PGDM program should have a minimum of 3 years of experience to become eligible for the course. Students should also have a valid score of CAT/XAT/GMAT, etc.
If any students do not have the scores of the management entrance exams, they would have to take the entrance test of IMAS B-School conducted by IMAS itself.
The students in their last year of a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification can also apply to the course. In addition to that, students will also have to qualify for the group discussion and personal interview conducted by IMAS
The placement cell of the IMAS provides students with 100% placement and internship assistance. The placement cell also provides professional training by industry experts and conducts workshops and industrial visits. The students in IMAS also get entrepreneurship & startup guidance. Students also get international student exchange programs. The students in IMAS get hands-on learning, an industry-focused curriculum, and mentorship for career development.
The placement cell provides placements in various sectors like BFSI, FMCG, Agri Business, Hospitality, infrastructure, IT, Healthcare, etc. There are more than 2000 hiring partners in IMAS, and over 5000+ job offers have been given to students. The average package offered to students is INR 6.68 LPA. The highest package for MBA Global program is INR 35 LPA. The top recruiters are EY, Axis Bank, BASF, Wipro, Paytm, Tata Capital, Fortis, etc.
IMAS Kolkata offers educational loans and scholarships to students to make education affordable and accessible. The institute offers scholarships on different bases, such as an early bird scholarship for students who submit their admission and scholarship application early. Other scholarships are given on the basis of merit, and government scholarships are given by the government of India and West Bengal.
IMAS has also partnered with various banks to provide its students with education loans and financial aid. Some of the financial institutions that IMAS have collaborated with are State Bank of India, Central Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Bank of India, Union Bank of India, UCO Bank, Indian Bank, Canara Bank, West Bengal Student Credit Card Scheme, Neev Finance, and more.

