Question 1

What entrance exams and cutoffs are used for IISWBM Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

CAT (~70 percentile), GMAT also accepted. Some programs accept XAT/CMAT/MAT/ATMA.

Question 2

How are placements at IISWBM’s MBA programs?

Accepted Answer

Avg ₹9 LPA, median ₹10.5 LPA. Highest ₹18 LPA (2023). Recruiters: HUL, Tata, Deloitte, EY, ICICI, PwC, etc.

Question 3

What specializations does IISWBM offer?

Accepted Answer

MBA (Day): Finance, HRM, Ops, Marketing. Others: MBA (PS), MBA (HRM), MSW. Blend of core + electives.

Question 4

What are the fees, ROI, and scholarships?

Accepted Answer

₹2.3–4.7 L total. Scholarships for high CAT scorers. Hostel facilities. Low fees + good salaries = strong ROI.

Question 5

Any unique features of IISWBM’s programs?

Accepted Answer

Est.1953 – Asia’s 1st MBA institute. NAAC A+. Unique MBA-PS, MSW. Emphasis on social impact and entrepreneurship.

Question 6

What is the campus and student life like?

Accepted Answer

Central Kolkata. Library (53K+ books), labs, auditorium, new hostel. Clubs, cultural events, fests. MBA Day is full-time; evening options also.

Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management (IISWBM), Kolkata