IIM Kolkata

IIM Kolkata Admission

IIM Kolkata offers admission to its two‑year flagship MBA (PGP) for candidates holding a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50 percent marks (45 percent for SC/ST/PwD). Candidates must clear the CAT exam, typically requiring sectional percentiles of at least 80 in VARC and DILR and 75 in QA, along with an overall percentile above 85 (varies slightly each year). Shortlisted candidates are invited for a written aptitude test (WAT) and personal interview (PI). Final selection is based on a composite score weighing CAT (30 percent), WAT (8 percent), PI (40 percent), academic background (6 percent), work experience (8 percent), and diversity factors including gender (8 percent). Total fees for the two‑year program are approximately ₹27 lakh.

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IIM Kolkata Admission Summary

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IIM Kolkata Entrance Exam Overview

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IIM Kolkata Step-by-Step Admission Process

MBA PGP

1. Register for CAT
2. Apply through IIM Calcutta admissions portal
3. Submit documents: photo, ID, academic transcripts, CAT scorecard, experience proof (if any)
4. Pay application fee (approx. ₹4,000) online
5. Appear for CAT
6. Shortlisting based on composite score
7. Attend Written Ability Test and Personal Interview
8. Final selection and offer letter issued by May 2025
9. Accept offer by paying admission fee (approx. ₹90,000)

MBAEx / PGPEX-VLM

1. Submit online application with GMAT scores
2. Get shortlisted for interview
3. Attend interview (offline or virtual)
4. Final selection and offer
5. Pay fees in four installments

Executive PhD

1. Apply online by August 2, 2025
2. Meet eligibility criteria (8 years’ experience, postgrad degree)
3. Appear for Research Aptitude Test and Interview
4. Admission confirmed and session begins October 2025

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IIM Kolkata Application Timeline & Important Dates

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Eligibility Criteria & Who Can Apply for IIM Kolkata

MBA PGP

1. Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved categories)
2. Valid CAT score
3. Final-year students can also apply

MBAEx / PGPEX-VLM

1. Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks
2. Valid GMAT score within the last 3 years
3. Minimum 5 years of work experience (preferably managerial level)

FPM (PhD)

1. Master’s degree or equivalent
2. Valid CAT/GMAT/GRE score
3. Academic and research aptitude

Executive PhD

1. Postgraduate degree with at least 6.5 CGPA or equivalent
2. Minimum 8 years of professional/managerial work experience
3. Strong research intent and subject knowledge

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IIM Kolkata Entrance Exam Cutoffs & Selection Criteria

CAT Percentile Cutoff for MBA PGP (Expected)

Final Selection Weightage (MBA PGP)

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IIM Kolkata Test Preparation Tips & Admission Strategy

1. Start preparation at least 6–9 months before CAT or GMAT
2. Focus on concepts, speed, and accuracy in Quant, DI, Verbal
3. Take regular mock tests and analyze weak areas
4. Practice writing essays for WAT
5. Prepare answers for common personal interview questions
6. Highlight academic achievements and work experience during interviews