IIM Calcutta's SURGE: Start-Up Readiness and Growth.
A 9-month program designed to equip professionals with essential entrepreneurial skills, from business ideation to execution. Features interactive learning, industry expert sessions, and culminates in presenting business plans to venture capitalists.
₹ 3,20,488
Overview
IIM Calcutta's SURGE program is a comprehensive entrepreneurship development initiative combining theoretical knowledge with practical application. This 9-month program features expert faculty, industry practitioners, and culminates in a business plan presentation to venture capitalists.
Why Leadership & Management?
The program offers unique advantages including personalized mentoring, practical business plan development, networking opportunities with successful entrepreneurs, and access to IIM Calcutta's prestigious alumni network.
What does this course have to offer?
Key Highlights
Interactive learning methodology
Capstone project with VC presentation
Executive Education Alumni status
Networking opportunities
Comprehensive curriculum
Industry expert sessions
Campus immersion experience
Who is this programme for?
Aspiring entrepreneurs
Early career professionals
Women entrepreneurs
Late-career professionals
Small business owners
Minimum Eligibility
Graduate degree from recognized university
Minimum 3 years work experience
Selection based on profile evaluation
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Admission Overview
The selection process evaluates candidates based on their application, Statement of Purpose, and credentials. Eligible candidates must have a bachelor's degree with minimum 50% marks and at least one year of relevant work experience.
Selection process
Curriculum
The curriculum spans seven comprehensive modules covering entrepreneurial journey understanding, business ideation, management tools, organization building, growth management, and practical implementation. Each module combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications.
There are 7 semesters in this course
The program is structured across seven key modules. Module 1 covers entrepreneurial fundamentals and self-assessment. Modules 2-3 focus on business ideation, planning, and essential management tools. Modules 4-5 address organization building and growth management. Module 6 covers change management and field learning. The final module culminates in business plan presentations.
Module 1: Understanding the Entrepreneurial Journey
Module 2: Crystalising the Business Idea
Module 3: Essential Management Tools for Entrepreneurs
Module 4: Building Your Organisation
Module 5: Managing Early Growth
Module 6: Navigating the Unexpected
Module 7: Presentation of Select Capstone Projects (Business Plans)
Programme Length
9-month program duration with flexible learning schedule and mandatory 3-day campus visit at program end.
Whom you will learn from?
Learn from top industry experts who bring real-world experience and deep knowledge to every lesson. The instructors are dedicated to help you achieve your goals with practical insights and hands-on guidance.
Tuition Fee
The IIM Calcutta SURGE entrepreneurship program has a total fee of ₹3,20,488 with GST, including campus stay fees for the mandatory 3-day visit. The program offers maximum flexibility with multiple payment options to accommodate different financial preferences. An application fee of ₹2,500 is required initially. Participants can choose from several payment structures: a single full payment option, or flexible installment plans including 2-installment (₹64,500 and ₹2,00,000), 3-installment (₹64,500, ₹1,07,935, and ₹1,00,000), or 5-installment options (₹64,500, ₹60,225, ₹55,000, ₹49,000, and ₹49,000) spread across the program duration. All installments are inclusive of convenience fees but exclusive of GST, which will be charged additionally as per applicable rates. The program maintains strict attendance requirements with minimum 75% attendance required in every module, and the mandatory 3-day campus visit attendance is essential for successful completion. During the campus visit, participants present their business plans to a panel including venture capitalists, providing real-world validation and networking opportunities. Any changes in applicable taxes during the program tenure will be borne by participants. This comprehensive investment provides access to IIM Calcutta's prestigious entrepreneurship education, expert faculty guidance, personalized mentoring, access to IIMC Innovation Park, and Executive Education Alumni status, making it an excellent value proposition for aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders.
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About the University
Founded in 1961 as India's first national institution for post-graduate studies in management, IIM Calcutta was established in collaboration with MIT Sloan School of Management, Ford Foundation, and the Government of West Bengal. Known as the 'Finance Campus of India', it is the only Indian business school with triple accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS).
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Total enrollment
100+
Faculty size
49th
Global ranking
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Affiliation & Recognition
Career services
Through its Career Development and Placement Office (CDPO), IIM Calcutta provides comprehensive career support across multiple channels. The institute maintains strong corporate relationships resulting in exceptional placement records. The effectiveness is demonstrated through consistent 100% placement rates and significant salary packages across various sectors including consulting, finance, and technology
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Placement rate
32.68 LPA
Average CTC
32.27 LPA
Median CTC
52.00 LPA
Maximum CTC
₹ 3,20,488
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