IEM Kolkata BCA : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Admission to IEM's BCA program requires a minimum of 60% in both class 10 and 12, with science students eligible if they meet this criterion. Commerce students must have studied Maths and English. The process includes a CET entrance exam and an interview, starting in May on a first-come, first-served basis. The faculty is highly qualified, offering modern teaching methods and industry-relevant instruction, albeit with some variability in teaching skills and student-faculty ratios.

The program costs Rs. 3 lakhs over three years, with an additional Rs. 1,200 per semester for exams and an industrial training fee in the fifth semester. Scholarships are available, including a 15-25% fee waiver for high exam scores and 50% for BPL students, with further financial assistance through external scholarships and education loans. IEM boasts a 90-100% placement rate, with companies like SAP Labs, Amazon, and Deloitte recruiting from the campus.

The average package ranges from 2 to 5.2 LPA, with some offers reaching 40 LPA. Preparation for placements begins early, and students are eligible from the fourth semester. While internships aren't directly offered, the college provides workshops and training sessions to enhance employability.