IIMS Kolkata Placements 2025: Highest & Average Package, Top Recruiters

Top recruiters for MBA students included Axis Bank, Amazon, Dabur India, Marico Ltd., HDFC Bank, Bajaj Allianz, and American Express Bank. They offered roles in marketing, finance, operations, and sales, emphasizing analytical and managerial skills. Repeated collaborations with these firms reflect the institute’s practical learning approach, industry-ready curriculum, and strong alumni network, which collectively ensure that students secure meaningful and growth-oriented placements.

The placement cell, led by experienced professionals, offers mock interviews, resume-building sessions, grooming workshops, webinars, and industry visits. Training begins in the first semester to prepare students for campus drives. For MBA students, the cell facilitates summer internships, networking with recruiters, and PPO opportunities. Its structured approach ensures students acquire the right skills, understand corporate expectations, and are aligned with roles in finance, marketing, and operations, leading to 100% placement rate success.

MBA placement averages rose by 10% in 2025 compared to 2024, reflecting stronger industry ties and expanded recruiter networks. The highest package increased from Rs. 3.8 LPA to Rs. 4 LPA, while the average package grew to Rs. 2.8 LPA. The increase indicates enhanced preparation, effective skill-based matching, and targeted placement strategies by the institute. Overall, the trend highlights consistent improvement in career outcomes for MBA and other programs.

Pre-placement offers (PPOs) accounted for 20 of the total 250 campus offers, primarily from internships in leading firms. For MBA students, PPOs often came from companies like Dabur and Axis Bank. These offers reflect the institute’s strategy of internship-based assessment, allowing top-performing students to secure early placements. PPOs also strengthen student confidence, improve negotiation leverage, and ensure alignment between skills acquired during the course and corporate expectations.

The primary sectors hiring MBA students were FMCG, banking, finance, operations, and sales & marketing. Around 70% of MBA hires were in marketing and sales roles due to industry demand. Specialized workshops, internships, and industry exposure prepared students for these domains. Finance and operations roles were also significant, reflecting the institute’s focus on holistic managerial skills and career-ready graduates able to meet sector-specific requirements.

In 2025, 50 companies visited IIMS Kolkata to recruit across MBA and other programs. Among MBA students, core recruiters included Axis Bank, Amazon, Dabur, Marico, and HDFC Bank, providing roles in marketing, sales, operations, and finance. The college’s strong industry linkages, internship programs, and skill-based training ensure that recruiters find candidates well-prepared for corporate responsibilities, leading to repeated campus visits and strong placement outcomes.

For MBA students, the average package in 2025 was Rs. 2.8 LPA, while the median package stood slightly lower, reflecting consistent and fair placement outcomes. These figures demonstrate steady growth compared to 2024 and highlight the institute’s focus on preparing graduates for entry-level managerial roles. Training programs, industry internships, and domain-specific workshops help students achieve competitive salaries in finance, marketing, and operations sectors.

The highest package for an MBA graduate in 2025 was Rs. 4 LPA, secured by a student in a marketing role at Dabur India. This reflects the institute’s industry-focused curriculum and preparation, including internships, case studies, and live projects. The placement cell’s strong engagement with recruiters in FMCG, banking, and operations ensured that top performers received competitive packages aligned with their skills and interests.

IIMS Kolkata achieved 100% placement for its 2025 batch, with 120 MBA students placed successfully. The campus witnessed 50 companies participating across sectors like FMCG, banking, finance, and operations. A total of 250 offers were made campus-wide, including 20 pre-placement offers (PPOs). The institute’s placement cell ensures students are matched with roles suited to their skills, and its structured training programs in communication, aptitude, and industry knowledge significantly contribute to the high placement success rate.