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The Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management (IISWBM), Kolkata, is India’s first management institute, established in 1953 by the University of Calcutta. With a legacy spanning several decades, IISWBM has been a pioneer in management and social welfare education in the country. The Institute is affiliated with the University of Calcutta and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). IISWBM is dedicated to developing socially responsible, ethically grounded, and professionally competent leaders through rigorous academics, research, and industry engagement.

Programmes Offered

IISWBM offers a wide range of postgraduate, diploma, and research programmes in management and social welfare:

Postgraduate Degree Programmes

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA – Day)
  • MBA – Human Resource Management (HRM)
  • MBA – Public Systems (MBA-PS)
  • MBA – Evening (for working professionals)
  • Master of Social Work (MSW)

Postgraduate Diploma & Certificate Programmes

  • Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Management
  • Certificate programmes in management and allied areas

Research Programmes

  • M.Phil and research programmes in management and related disciplines

All programmes are designed to integrate academic theory with practical application and social relevance.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility requirements vary by programme. General criteria are outlined below:

MBA and Postgraduate Management Programmes

  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised university.
  • Minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates, as applicable).
  • Final-year students may apply provisionally.
  • Valid scores in recognised management entrance examinations such as CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, or GMAT may be considered.

MSW Programme

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with minimum qualifying marks.

Diploma and Certificate Programmes

  • Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; additional requirements may apply for specific programmes.

Research Programmes

  • Master’s degree in the relevant discipline with prescribed academic performance, followed by selection as per Institute norms.

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official IISWBM website: https://www.iiswbm.edu/
  2. Navigate to the Admissions section and download the admission brochure and application form, or apply online where applicable.
  3. Complete the application form with accurate personal, academic, and entrance examination details.
  4. Pay the application fee through the prescribed online or offline payment modes.
  5. Submit the completed application form online or send the printed copy along with required documents, as per instructions, before the deadline.

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