IIM-Calcutta allows deferred placements to students who are keen on entrepreneurship

The Indian Institute of Management-Calcutta on Saturday, June 13, 2026, allowed deferred placements to students keen on entrepreneurship. This new initiative will help MBA students get the chance to focus on their entrepreneurial journey without completely losing the job search opportunity.

In a new initiative launched by the institute this year, MBA students who want to take up entrepreneurial ventures can forgo campus placements and indulge in setting up their own start-ups for a year. However, if they decide to look for job opportunities later, they will be eligible to participate in the institute’s placement process the following year.

IIM-Calcutta Director Prof. Alok Kumar Rai said the journey at the institute will be transformative in terms of learning, growth and self-discovery.

“Beyond gaining knowledge and skills, it is an opportunity to develop leadership, integrity and a sense of responsibility towards society. I encourage you to approach this journey with an open mind, a spirit of inquiry and a commitment to excellence,” added Prof Rai.

The event was also attended by Bajaj Finserv Asset Management Ltd. General Manager Ganesh Mohan, Dean of Academic Programs Prof. Bhaskar Chakrabarti; and Prof. Partha Priya Datta, Head, MBA Programme.

There are 480 students in the MBA 63rd batch, 67% of whom are male and 33% of whom are female. The group has students from 22 states and two Union Territories. Students come from diverse backgrounds, with 54.7% from engineering, 11.5% from commerce, 10.27% from science and 10% from arts disciplines; The remaining students come from other academic fields. 41% of them are new graduates and 59% are students with previous work experience.

Pranav Adani, Managing Director, Adani Enterprises, announced the continuation of the Adani Accelerated Leadership Program (AALP), where the top six MBA students of IIM Kolkata will receive full scholarships every year for the next two years. They also announced that 200 bicycles will be donated to help students move around the large campus area.

The institute has also announced that it will have an orientation program where students will be introduced to the history and culture of Kolkata and will be taken to iconic landmarks such as Belur Math, Howrah Bridge, Vidyasagar Setu, Eden Gardens and Victoria Memorial.