IIM Calcutta · Management
PGPMWE at IIM Calcutta
A 36-month weekend MBA built for working pros who refuse to hit pause on their career.
Key numbers
NIRF Management Rank
#5
Duration
36 months
Cohort Size
50 seats
Total Fees
₹18,00,000
Class Format
Study without quitting your day job. Classes are designed around work schedules.
Your 3-Year Progression
Year +0
Foundation Term
General management core with a cohort of experienced peers.
Year +1
Functional Depth
Choose a specialization and take advanced courses in your functional area.
Year +2
Applied Research
Execute a live project solving a real business problem.
Year +3
Graduation
Earn a degree equivalent to IIM-C's full-time PGP.
Are you eligible?
Academic Background
Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
Work Experience
Minimum 3 years of full-time work experience post-graduation.
Entrance exams
Full-Time MBA Equivalent
At the end of 36 months, you receive a degree equivalent to IIM-C's flagship full-time PGP. Same rigor, same alumni network, zero career break.
Total Investment
No hostel costs—commute from your work city while you earn and learn.
The verdict
Good fit
If you have 3+ years of experience and want the IIM-C pedigree without sacrificing your paycheck, PGPMWE is a rare blend of brand value and career continuity. It's not for freshers or those seeking a traditional residential campus experience.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Continuing work while studying
- ✓ IIM brand without career break
- ✓ General management + functional specialization
- ✓ MBA-equivalent degree
Doesn't match
- ✗ On-campus hostel life
- ✗ Scholarship support
- ✗ Campus placement drives