IIM CALCUTTA CAMPUS FACILITIES
- COMP LABS
- SPORTS
- GYM
- MEDICAL
- CAFETERIA
- LIBRARY
- AUDITORIUM
- HOSTEL
- SECURITY
- TRANSPORT
- COMMUNICATION CENTRE
- WI-FI CAMPUS
- E-CLASSROOM
Life at IIM Calcutta Campus
Staying in a hostel has its own special charm.
Situated in Joka, IIM Calcutta provides an environment that fosters the intellectual and personal growth of our students and faculty within a close-knit community. The campus boasts world-class teaching infrastructure and academic buildings, continuously updated to enhance the learning experience. Gratitude to our supportive alumni has enabled us to consistently uphold the creation of these outstanding facilities.
For students enrolled in residential programs, IIM Calcutta offers on-campus accommodation. Our five modern residence halls feature study areas and communal spaces accessible to the entire community. The latest addition to this list is the state-of-the-art ‘Lake View Hostel.’
The academic and administrative buildings at IIM Calcutta house classrooms of varying sizes and seating capacities, group study areas, conference rooms, lounges, a business/engineering library, and offices for faculty and staff. IIMC’s advanced information technology environment incorporates the latest classroom instructional technology, computing resources, video conferencing, and integrated collaboration services. This is supported by a high-speed converged voice, data, and video network, providing secure wireless access across the entire IIM Calcutta campus. Students and faculty can securely connect to our network from any part of the world.
In every aspect, our physical and virtual campus nurtures a community characterised by collaboration, respect, stewardship, and responsibility. It is a place where lifelong relationships are forged, arguably the most enduring legacy of the IIMC experience.
IIM Calcutta campus like stepping into a different world, an experience that pushes you beyond your usual comfort zone, exposing you to a variety of situations. Adhering to certain strict rules is part of this experience. Getting to know a diverse group of students from various backgrounds in such close quarters is another aspect. At IIM Calcutta, the goal is to ensure your comfort within this distinct environment.
Among the three main hostels—Old Hostel, White Hostel, and New Hostel—there are ample opportunities for interaction and building relationships. The Old Hostel is co-ed, with separate wings for girls, while the White Hostel and New Hostel are exclusively for male students. All hostels are well-equipped with modern facilities. The newest hostel, nearing completion, will be operational in the upcoming session. The facilities in the newest hostel adhere to international standards. Spacious rooms with French windows opening onto private balconies provide a sense of luxury and comfort upon entry. The combination of state-of-the-art architectural design, advanced technology, and luxurious materials results in a fantastic new hostel for IIM Calcutta students.
In addition to their solid infrastructure, all the hostels offer ample opportunities for socialising and fostering connections. Common rooms, game facilities, and sports courts are available in each hostel, providing students with spaces to unwind and relax after busy days. The freedom of movement allows constant interaction among students, enabling newcomers to acquaint themselves with seniors, gain insights from their experiences, utilise their knowledge, and establish enduring relationships. It’s a common sight to see study groups and project teams working late into the night in the hostel common areas. These interactions become particularly significant in a student’s life during placement seasons and examinations.
Every hostel possesses its unique atmosphere and customs. Inter-hostel sports competitions showcase the distinctive cultures of each hostel in their brightest light. Throughout the year, festivals are celebrated within the hostels, whether through hosting rituals and ceremonies in the hostel courtyard, serving delectable feasts in the mess, or engaging in communal activities such as setting off fireworks and flying kites on the hostel rooftop. A common scene during the year involves second-year students establishing kiosks in the hostel to sell various items as part of their marketing projects, with first-year students relishing delicious golgappas or purchasing handmade crafts crafted by underprivileged children.
Hostel life at IIMC is brimming with vibrancy, offering an opportunity to relax, unwind, and continuously explore oneself through interactions with peers and active participation in cultural, sports, and community activities.
Teaching Blocks
The Academic and the Administrative Blocks are located side by side. Each block can accommodate four large lecture halls and several classrooms. All the classrooms are air-conditioned and are equipped with audio-visual and multimedia capabilities. New academic blocks were set up in 2000 and 2011.
Library
Established in March 1962, the library at the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta was named the B. C. Roy Memorial Library in honor of Dr. B. C. Roy, the institute’s first Chairman. Primarily designed to cater to the academic needs of the institute, the library boasts an extensive collection of over 1.6 lakh volumes of books and bound journals. It subscribes to 500 journals and offers access to more than 40,000 online full-text journals. Recognized as one of the top management libraries in Asia, it is well-equipped with modern facilities, and its functions and services are computerized for added convenience. The library features extended hours, especially during exams, and designated areas for group discussions and private study, providing valuable support to students. With its atmosphere of solidarity and impressive facilities, the library serves as an ideal space to nurture the bright minds of the future.
Auditorium
IIM Calcutta campus equipped with the latest in professional audio and visual equipment and fully air-conditioned. IIM Calcutta boasts the finest auditorium on any academic campus in the country. This state-of-the-art facility, known as the Audi, accommodates 750 individuals and was constructed at a cost exceeding Rs 9 crores. Alongside air-conditioning, it features an ultra-modern, professional-grade light and sound system. The Audi serves as the venue for all major events on the IIM Calcutta campus, ranging from Convocation and Intaglio to hosting visits by eminent personalities like Kapil Dev or Indra Nooyi.
Financial Research and Trading Lab
Founded in 2008, the Financial Research and Trading Lab at IIM-C gives the students and faculty members the opportunity to test the theoretical financial models with “live” information being fed from some of the major markets of the world. These include India’s National Stock Exchange, Multi Commodity Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange and Bloomberg.
Hostels and Accommodation
IIM Calcutta campus has four main hostel blocks for students pursuing the PGDM, PGDBA and Fellowship programmes. Students who have families are offered separate family accommodation. The PG Programme students only have provisions for single boarding accommodation. PGPEX and FPM students are preferred during hostel allotment.
The Tata Hall serves as the institute’s guest accommodation. A new IIM Calcutta campus was founded in 2011 with two large houses that have provisions for the single accommodation of 175 students.
IIM CALCUTTA CAMPUS FAQS
A. Given the rigor of the course, it is a fully residential programme for all students.
A. No family accommodation would be provided. Furnished single/twin sharing basis accommodation would be provided.
A. Cost of accommodation and boarding at IIM/IIT: approximately Rs. 7,000 to Rs. 8,000 pm (on actuals)
A. 1.ICICI Bank ATM 2.Daily Needs store 3.SBI Bank & ATM 4.Recreation Centre – Equipped with Swimming pool, basketball court, Tennis, Table Tennis, badminton court, Gymnasium, etc. 5.House Keeping 6.TVs, Washing machines in addition to laundry service
Q. Is it compulsory to stay in a hostel at IIM Calcutta?
Ans. Yes, It is obligatory for all students to stay within the campus throughout their course. IIMC provides well maintained hostel rooms for students with single occupancy. The institute also provides a non-air-conditioned hostel room to its exchange students who intend to spend one term at the campus.
Q. How is the campus life at IIM Calcutta?
Ans. The lush green and seven lakes make the IIM Calcutta campus picturesque and well endowed. Located in Joka, the institute offers a conducive environment which is a linchpin for intellectual and personal growth of the students as a close-knit community. IIM Calcutta’s academic and administrative buildings provide advanced classrooms of distinguished size and seating capacities, group study lounge, a conference hall, a business/engineering library, and offices for faculty and staff. IIMC’s cutting-edge IT environment includes the latest classroom instructional technology, computing, video conferencing, and integrated collaboration services.
Q. What is so unique about the IIM Calcutta library?
Ans. The B. C. Roy Memorial Library of IIM Calcutta, which started with a liberal Ford Foundation grant, has grown over the years, steadily catering to the changing information needs of the users. The IIMC library is contemplated to be the largest management library in Asia. Through the library with an enlarged database, students can gain access to over 140,000 reference works and 1500 periodicals, and access to the entire electronic collection.
Q. How is the campus of IIM Calcutta?
Ans. What creates a difference to IIM Calcutta from other B-schools in the country, one of the most notable things is its campus, as IIM Calcutta has one of the best-structured campuses in India spread over 135 acres of land. The campus is home to over seven lakes and due to this it is referred to as – ‘The Campus of 7 Lakes’