IIM Calcutta

IIM Calcutta Admission

IIM Calcutta offers a two‑year full‑time MBA program requiring a bachelor’s degree with at least 50 % marks (45 % for SC/ST/PwD) and a valid CAT score (minimum overall percentile 85 for general category, lower for others). Shortlisting for WAT–PI is based on section‑wise and overall CAT percentiles (VARC/DILR ≥80, QA ≥75 for general). Final admission weighs CAT (30%), PI (48%), WAT (8%), academic diversity (6%) and work experience (8%). Total fee for the MBA program is around ₹27 lakh over two IIM Calcutta years.

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IIM Calcutta Admission Summary

1. Programs Offered: MBA (PGP), PGPEX, PGDBA, PhD
2. Application Dates: PGP Round 1 starts in July 2025 and closes by August 20, 2025
3. Entrance Exams Required: CAT (for PGP), GMAT (for PGPEX), institutional test for PGDBA
4. First-Year Fees: ₹27 Lakhs for PGP
5. Hostel Costs: Included in total program fees
6. Selection Criteria: CAT/GMAT score, WAT, PI, academic diversity, and work experience

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IIM Calcutta Entrance Exam Overview

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IIM Calcutta Step-by-Step Admission Process

1. Online Registration

Visit the official admissions portal of IIM Calcutta, create an account, and fill in personal and academic details.

2. Document Upload

Upload photograph, ID proof, mark sheets, degree certificates, and entrance test scorecard.

3. Application Fee Payment

Pay the application fee online through net banking, credit/debit card, or UPI. Fee varies by program, generally ₹2,000–₹3,000.

4. Entrance Exam Submission

Submit valid CAT scores for PGP and GMAT scores for PGPEX. PGDBA requires an institute-conducted test.

5. Shortlisting for WAT & PI

Candidates are shortlisted based on entrance scores. Shortlisted students proceed to Written Ability Test and Personal Interview rounds.

6. Final Selection

Final offers are made based on composite scores including test performance, academic records, work experience, and interviews.

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IIM Calcutta Application Timeline & Important Dates

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IIM Calcutta Entrance Exam Cutoffs & Selection Criteria

CAT Cutoffs for PGP (General Category)

1. Overall: 98 percentile
2. QA: 75 percentile
3. DILR: 80 percentile
4. VARC: 80 percentile

Final Selection Weightage (PGP)

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IIM Calcutta Test Preparation Tips & Admission Strategy

1. Attempt full-length mock tests regularly under timed conditions
2. Focus on sectional strategies for CAT: QA, DILR, VARC
3. Prepare current affairs and logical writing skills for WAT
4. Practice behavioral and academic questions for interviews
5. Showcase diverse academic background or work experience in SOP and PI