The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta has successfully completed its MBA Placements 2026, achieving a 100% placement record for the 61st MBA batch. A total of 458 students participated in the placement process, securing 542 offers from 202 recruiters, reflecting sustained demand for management graduates.
IIM Calcutta MBA Placement 2026: Salary Highlights
The placement season saw impressive compensation figures across domestic and international roles. The highest domestic package offered this year stood at INR 145 lakh per annum, while the highest international offer reached INR 110.16 lakh per annum. The institute also reported a 5.05% year-on-year increase in average compensation, which rose to INR 36 lakh per annum, alongside a 3% increase in recruiter participation compared to last year.
IIM Calcutta Consulting Sector Dominates Hiring
The consulting sector emerged as the top recruiter, extending 206 offers in total. Boston Consulting Group was the leading recruiter in management consulting, while Accenture Strategy led the strategy consulting cohort. In the payments and cards domain, American Express remained the top recruiter. Other prominent consulting firms included McKinsey & Company, Bain & Company, PwC, KPMG, EY-Parthenon, Monitor Deloitte, and several others.
IIM Calcutta Strong Presence from Finance and Marketing Domains
Over 100 offers were made in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, and asset management. Major recruiters included Goldman Sachs, J P Morgan, Bank of America, UBS, and Deutsche Bank. The marketing sector also saw active participation from companies such as Hindustan Unilever Limited, ITC, Procter & Gamble, AB InBev, Colgate-Palmolive, and Dabur. According to institute officials, the 2026 recruitment season reflected strong recruiter confidence, with balanced growth across consulting, product management, finance, and marketing roles, largely in line with last year’s placement trends.