A major controversy is erupting at one of India’s premier business schools, leaving dozens of MBA students in a precarious position. Despite the conclusion of the official placement season, a significant portion of the 2026 batch at the institute’s Kolkata campus remains without job offers, prompting an urgent appeal to the government.
- Over a third of the MBA (International Business) batch at the Kolkata campus is reportedly unplaced.
- Students allege a centralized placement system unfairly prioritizes the Delhi campus for top job opportunities.
- An official plea has been made to the Commerce and Industry Minister, demanding systemic reforms.
The Heart of the Conflict
At the core of the issue is the institute’s “pooled placement” model, which presents all its campuses as a single talent pool to recruiters. However, students from the Kolkata campus claim this system is flawed in practice. They allege that when top companies visit, interview opportunities are disproportionately directed towards students at the Delhi campus, leaving them sidelined.
Many affected students, burdened by substantial education loans, feel they are being denied a fair chance. “We just want an equal opportunity to sit for the same companies,” one student shared with StudyHub, echoing the sentiment that their CVs often don’t even reach the recruiters for consideration.
A System Under Scrutiny
According to the students, the process should involve their CVs being sent to all visiting companies, but they believe this crucial step is being skipped for them. Despite numerous meetings and emails with the administration, they have only received assurances without any concrete action. This lack of transparency has fueled frustration and a sense of injustice among the student body.
Calls for Drastic Change
In response to the crisis, the students are now demanding a complete overhaul of the placement process. Their primary demand is for “decentralized” placements, which would empower the Kolkata campus to manage its own recruitment drives independently. They argue this would ensure greater transparency, accountability, and direct access to companies interested in hiring from their campus. This move, they believe, is the only way to guarantee a level playing field and secure the future they were promised.