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IIM Calcutta Course Admissions 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Cutoff, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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The candidates who have a Masters degree or a Postgraduate degree with First Class, OR B.Com and CA with 50% marks, OR a 4-year Bachelors degree with 6.5 CGPA are eligible to apply for the PhD program at IIM Calcutta.

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05 Jan, 2026 IIM Calcutta PGDBA Admission 2026 will begin on Jan 23, 2026. The last date to apply is Feb 23, 2026. Check details here.

07 Nov, 2025 IIM Calcutta PhD Admission 2026 is open. Apply Now! The last date to apply online is January 30, 2026. For more details, check here.

IIM Calcutta is one of the preferred choices for recruiters from the Finance Domain. The institute offers admission to its regular MBA, Executive MBA, and Ph.D courses based on scores in national-level entrance exams, followed by further steps of the admission process. Admission to the regular MBA course (a 2-year Program) is based on scores in the CAT/GMAT entrance exam. The more details about the admission to popular courses at IIM Calcutta are tabulated below-

Program	Eligibility Criteria	Application Deadlines	Fees (Total)	Admission Criteria
MBA	Bachelor's (50% aggregate; 45% SC/ST/PwD); CAT 2025; No age limit	CAT Exam: Nov 30, 2025; Shortlist: Jan, 2026; PI: Feb-Mar, 2026.	INR 27 Lakhs	CAT (>=85 percentile) + WAT + PI; Composite score: CAT (56% weightage), PI (25% weightage), Profile (19% weightage).
Executive MBA	Bachelor's; 5+ years exp; Valid GMAT score	In Multiple phases, from Aug- Nov, every year	INR 33.5 Lakh	Profile review + PI; GMAT (20% weightage), Exp (30% weightage), PI (50% weightage).
PGDBA	Graduation with at least 60% marks,	Application Timeline: Feb- Mar, 2026; PI: May, 2026	INR 25 Lakh	Entrance Test (45% weightage) + PI (40% weightage)+ Class 12th (8% weightage)+Gender Diversity (7% weightage)

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IIM Calcutta Admission Dates 2026
IIM Calcutta MBA Admission 2026
IIM Calcutta MBAEx Admission 2026
IIM Calcutta PGPEx-VLM Admission 2026
IIM Calcutta PGDBA Admission 2026
IIM Calcutta PhD Admission 2026
IIM Calcutta Admission FAQs

IIM Calcutta Admission Dates 2025

IIM Calcutta accepts CAT/GMAT scores as a minimum eligibility criterion for selecting candidates to further the admission process (WAT & PI) for MBA course. Important Dates regarding the admission process at the institute for various courses is given below-

Events	Dates
IIM Calcutta MBA Admission Dates 2026
CAT 2025 Registration Timeline	Aug 01, 2025- Sep 20, 2025
CAT 2025 Admit Card	Nov 05- Nov 30, 2025
CAT 2025 Exam Dates	Nov 30, 2025
Shortlist Date	Jan 07, 2026 (Tentative)
Interview Dates	Feb 2026 – Mar 2026 (Tentative)
Final Selection Date	Apr 29, 2026 (Tentative)
IIM Calcutta PGDBA Admission Dates 2026 (Tentative)
Application Opens	Feb 14, 2026
Application Closes	Mar 06, 2026
Computer-Based Test (CBT)	Apr 06, 2026
Result Declaration	End April 2026
Personal Interview (PI)	May 17 & 18, 2026

IIM Calcutta MBA Admission 2026

The candidates who hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks are eligible to apply for the MBA program. IIM Calcutta MBA admission includes the following stages:

Admission Stage	Description
CAT Registration	Interested candidates will have to register for CAT and also apply to IIM Calcutta in the same form.
CAT Exam	The applicants will have to appear for CAT.
Stage 1 Shortlisting for WAT-PI	The candidates who have scored a percentile above the minimum cut-off in both sectional and overall will be shortlisted.
Final Shortlist for WAT-PI Process	The shortlisted candidates will be ranked based on their composite score and will be shortlisted for the WAT-PI process.
WAT-PI Process	The shortlisted candidates will have to appear for the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI).
Final Selection	A category-wise merit list will be prepared based on the composite scores, which will be calculated through the CAT score, PI, WAT, Academic diversity, and Work experience.

See what Binit Tete, student at IIM Calcutta for MBA course has to say about admission process at the institute In his words: “In case of MBA at IIMs, each IIM has a different criteria for themselves with respect to different courses. One requires to hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent with 50% marks in graduation, there's no particular cap for 10th and 12th marks but points are awarded according to criteria laid at mba admission page of IIM C. Application form is sent via mail upon eligiblity check (CAT Score and other factors such as kind of degree). Post application, a candidate may or may not recieve a interview call (different IIMs prefer pre interview WAT or GD) depending on cutoff laid down by the institute. On clearing the interview, the selected candidate will recieve an offer letter both via physical and electronic mail. Voila, you're done, rest of the formalities will be over with once you reach the campus”. Read More

MBA Batch Diversity (2023-25)

MBA Batch Diversity (2024-26)

IIM Calcutta MBA Selection Criteria

The candidates will be shortlisted for the MBA program based on CAT 2025 and other parameters like academic performance and gender diversity.

IIM Calcutta MBA Selection Criteria: Minimum Cut-off

In stage 1, the candidate who meets the minimum cut-off of CAT 2025, both section-wise and overall percentile, will be shortlisted. IIM Calcutta CAT 2024 cut-off is mentioned in the table below:

Category	Overall Percentile	VARC	DILR	QA
OPEN	85	80	80	75
NC-OBC	75	70	65	65
EWS	75	70	65	65
SC	70	65	60	60
ST	65	55	55	55
PwD	55	45	45	45

IIM Calcutta MBA Selection Criteria: Shortlisting for WAT and PI

The candidates shortlisted in stage 1 will be shortlisted for the Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI), based on the composite score. The composite score will be calculated using various parameters like CAT score, academic qualifications, and gender diversity. The weightage of all these components is mentioned below:

Components	Weight
CAT Score	56
Class 10th marks	10
Class 12th marks	15
Gender Diversity Factor	4
Total	85

Points for marks secured in Class 10

Class 10 Marks (%)	Points
≥ 80	10
≥ 75 and < 80	8
≥ 70 and < 75	6
≥ 65 and < 70	4
≥ 60 and < 65	2
< 60	0

Points for marks secured in Class 12th

Class 12 Marks (%)	Points
≥ 80	15
≥ 75 and < 80	12
≥ 70 and < 75	9
≥ 65 and < 70	6
≥ 60 and < 65	3
< 60	0

Note: For computing the marks (in %) secured in Class 10 and Class 12, the aggregate marks of all subjects that appear in the mark sheet/grade sheet would be considered irrespective of whether the Board considers them for the calculation of percentage or not.

Points for Work Experience

Condition on x	Value
x ≤ 6	0
6 < x ≤ 24	x / 3
24 < x ≤ 36	8
36 < x ≤ 48	26 − (x / 2)
x > 48	2

IIM Calcutta MBA Selection Criteria: Final Selection

Candidates satisfying the standards of Round 1 will be called for a personal interview on the basis of the composite score, derived using CAT Score, Academics, and Gender Diversity. The weightage of all these components is tabulated below:

Parameters	Weightage (%)
CAT Score	30
Personal Interview	48
Writing Ability Test	8
Academic Diversity	6
Work Experience	8
Total	100

Check: IIM Calcutta detailed Cut-off

IIM Calcutta MBA Admission: How to Apply?

Interested candidates will have to visit the CAT official website or www.iimcat.ac.in.
They can start by registering themselves, which will provide them with system-generated login credentials.
They can then log in to their account and start filling up the application form with all the personal, academic, and professional details and upload all the required documents.
Then they will have to choose IIM Calcutta as one of their preferences.
Once they have completed the form, they can submit it and pay the application fee.

IIM Calcutta MBAEx Admission 2026

The candidates who hold a bachelor’s degree with 5 years of work experience are eligible to apply for MBAEx admission 2026. The MBAEx admission procedure includes the following stages:

Admission Stage	Description
Application Form	Interested and eligible candidates can fill out the application form available on the IIM Calcutta website.
Shortlist for PI	The candidates will be shortlisted for the personal interview based on the information provided and the GMAT scores.
Personal Interview	The shortlisted candidates will have to appear for the personal interview.
Final Selection	The final selection will be done based on various factors and the selected students will be sent an admission offer.

IIM Calcutta MBAEx Eligibility Criteria

A bachelor's degree (minimum 10+2+3 years of formal education) or equivalent in any discipline
At least 5 years of full-time post-qualification managerial/professional experience as of March 31, 2026.
Valid GMAT Score (taken within the last 36 months of application date).

IIM Calcutta MBAEx Selection Criteria

The selection of the candidates for the MBAEx program is based on the following criteria:

Academic background
Professional experience
GMAT score
Personal Interviews
Statement of Purpose
Recommendation

IIM Calcutta MBAEx Admission: How to Apply?

The candidates will have to download the MBAEx application form from the IIM Calcutta website i.e, www.iimcal.ac.in/pgpex, and send the duly filled application form to the institute, along with a DD/ cheque of INR 4,000.

The documents that need to be submitted along with the application form are

Duly filled application form.
Application fee paid by demand draft/ cheque
GMAT scorecard
Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
Marksheets of degrees obtained (scanned and self-attested)
Statement of Purpose
Two Letters of recommendation

IIM Calcutta PGPEx-VLM Admission 2026

PGPEX-VLM is a unique one-year full-time residential program for executives, jointly offered by IIM Calcutta, IIT Kanpur, and IIT Madras under the guidance of MoE (Ministry of Education) and DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade). The PGPEx-VLM admission procedure includes the following stages-

Admission Stage	Description
Application Form	Interested candidates can fill out the application form for the PGPEX-VLM program available on the IIM Calcutta website.
Written Test	The candidates will be shortlisted for the written test based on their application. The test will be for 2 hours and will evaluate the candidate’s analytical ability, verbal ability, and engineering aptitude.
Personal Interview	The candidates will be shortlisted for the personal interview, based on their performance in the written test.
Admission offer	The selected candidates will receive an admission offer from the institute.

IIM Calcutta PGPEx-VLM Selection Criteria

The candidates will be selected based on their performance in the written test and the personal interview.

IIM Calcutta PGPEx-VLM Admission: How to apply?

The candidates can find the application form at the following link: https://oag.iitk.ac.in/vlmiitk/. The steps to apply for the PGPEx-VLM program are as follows:

Register yourself through the New Applicant Registration Form.
Fill out the application form with all the required details.
Upload your photograph and signature.
Pay the application fee of INR 3,500, through the demand draft.
Then select your desired examination center.
Check whether all the details are correct or not and submit the application form.

IIM Calcutta PGDBA Admission 2026

IIM Calcutta offers PGDBA in collaboration with IIT Kharagpur and Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) as a fully residential program for two years. Admission to this course is based on a Computer-Based Test, followed by a Personal Interview. The candidates need to fill out an application form available on the official website of IIM Calcutta and pay the required fees (INR 2500 for General Candidates and INR 1250 for reserved candidates). The final selection to the program is based on CBT Scores (45% weightage), PI (40% weightage), 12/Diploma Score (8% weightage), and Work experience (7% weightage).

IIM Calcutta PGDBA Eligibility Criteria

Graduate/post-graduate degree with 10+2+4 or 10+2+5 or 10+2+3+2, with at least 60% marks or CGPA 6.5 on a 10-point scale in the Qualifying Degree (i.e., B.Tech./B.E./M.Sc./M.Com. or equivalent). A one-year MBA will not be considered equivalent to M.Sc./M.Com.
10+3 (Engineering diploma) + 3 (lateral entry into B.E./B.Tech.) with at least 60% marks or CGPA 6.5 on a 10-point scale in the Qualifying Degree (i.e., B.Tech./B.E.), or with 10+2+4 (B.Sc.) with at least 60% marks or CGPA 6.5 on a 10-point scale in the Qualifying Degree (i.e., B.Sc.), or with qualified CA/CS/ICWA with at least 60% marks (Intermediate and Final examinations of the CA/CS/ICWA considered together).
Candidates who are in the final year are also eligible to apply, provided they appear in the final examination and complete other academic requirements as specified above by 30th June 2026. For such cases, admission will be provisional, subject to submission of the final mark sheet by 1st December 2026.

IIM Calcutta PGDBA Selection Criteria

The candidates will be shortlisted for the personal interview based on their performance in the PGDBA admission test. The final selection will be based on various parameters like the PGDBA admission test scores, Personal interview, Academic qualifications, and Work experience. The weightage of all the parameters is mentioned below:

Components	Weightage (%)
PGDBA CBT Score	45
Personal Interview	40
Class XII marks	8
Work Experience	7
Total	100

* An additional 2 marks will be awarded for Gender Diversity to female & transgender candidates, in PI selection (not in the final admission process).

IIM Calcutta PGDBA Admission: How to Apply?

The candidates can find the application form at the following link: https://pgdba.cbtexam.in/Home/index.html.
The candidates will have to register themselves as a new user, by providing their name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number.
They can then login into the portal and start filling out the application form.
The application fee is INR 2500 for the general category.

IIM Calcutta PhD Admission 2026

IIM Callcutta offers Ph.D. courses in 9 different specializations, with Economics & Finance being its popular specializations. Admission to these programs is based on scores in national entrance exams such as CAT/GMAT/GRE/UGC-JRF or entrance exam conducted by the institute, followed by a Personal Interview.

IIM Calcutta Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria

An applicant of the Doctoral Programme is required to have either:

First Class Master's or Postgraduate diploma (2 years) in any discipline and a three-year Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks in the aggregate; OR
CA with minimum 50% marks or CS/CMA with minimum 55% marks, with a B.Com degree; OR
B.Tech/4 4-year degree with 6.5 CGPA or equivalent.
Non-engineering candidates who have undergone 10+2+5 years will be considered eligible to apply for the Doctoral Programme. CMA (USA) candidates are also eligible to apply for the Doctoral Programme.

In addition, the applicant must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate in either the Secondary or the Higher Secondary Examination of a Board (or equivalent).

IIM Calcutta Ph.D. Admission Tests

An applicant can apply to at most two areas of specialisation. They need to have taken the Common Admission Test (CAT) in 2025 or, depending on chosen specialisation, alternative test(s) instead of the CAT as specified in the following table. The test score(s) should be valid on January 30th, 2026.

Area of Specialization	Tests apart from CAT
Economics	GMAT / GRE / GATE in Economics / UGC-NET in Economics
Finance & Control	GMAT / GRE
Human Resource Management	GMAT / GRE / UGC-JRF in Economics / Management / Law / Labour and Social Welfare / Human Resource Management / Labour Welfare / Personnel Management / Industrial Relations / Psychology / Sociology / Anthropology
Management Information Systems	GMAT / GRE / GATE in any discipline / UGC-JRF in any discipline
Marketing	GMAT / GRE / GATE in any discipline / UGC-JRF in any discipline
Operations Management	GMAT / GRE / GATE in any discipline / UGC-JRF in Mathematical Sciences
Organizational Behavior	GMAT / GRE / GATE in any discipline / UGC-JRF in Psychology / Sociology / Anthropology / Public Administration / Social Work / Management / Labour Welfare / Personnel Management / Industrial Relations / Labour and Social Welfare / Human Resource Management
Public Policy and Management	GRE / GATE in Architecture and Planning / UGC-NET in Anthropology / Economics / Education / Environmental Science / Geography / History / International and Area Studies / Law / Management / Political Science / Psychology / Public Administration / Social Work / Sociology
Strategic Management	GMAT / GRE / GATE in any discipline

Exemptions from Entrance Exam

An MBA/PGDM (two years full-time) holder of any of the IIMs with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 6.00/9.00 and above (or equivalent) does not need to take any Admission Test. They can apply directly using the DP Online Application Process. They have to pay the application fee and meet the application deadline. After submission of the application forms, the selection procedure followed for such a candidate will be identical to that of all other candidates.

IIM Calcutta PhD Admission: How to Apply?

Interested candidates can fill out the application form available on the IIM Calcutta website and pay the application fee of INR 1000 (INR 500 for ST/ SC/ OBC/ EWS/ PwD).

IIM Calcutta Admission FAQs

Ques. How can I get admission to MBA course at IIM Calcutta?

Ans. The candidates will have to appear for the CAT exam and score above the minimum cut-off to become eligible for the further selection process. Then the eligible candidates will be shortlisted for the WAT-PI process and then the final selection will be done based on various parameters like CAT score, PI score, academic qualifications, work experience, academic diversity, etc.

Ques. How much CAT score is required for IIM Calcutta?

Ans. The minimum CAT cut-off percentile required for selection of candidates to further steps of the admission process at IIM Calcutta is 85 percentile (overall). The institute also considers the sectional cut-off, which is 80 percentile for VARC and DILR and 75 percentile for QA.

Ques. Do 12th marks matter for admission into the MBA program at IIM Calcutta?

Ans. Yes, 12th marks are used in preparing the composite score of the candidate while shortlisting them for an interview and final selection.

Ques. How can I get admission into IIM Calcutta Executive MBA?

Ans. The candidates can get admission into IIM Calcutta based on their GMAT scores and performance in the personal interviews. The other factors that are considered are Academic background, Professional experience, Statement of Purpose, and Recommendation letters from previous organizations.

Ques. Who is eligible for PhD courses at IIM Calcutta?

Ans. The candidates who have a Master’s degree or a Postgraduate degree with First Class, OR B.Com and CA with 50% marks, OR a 4-year Bachelor’s degree with 6.5 CGPA are eligible to apply for the PhD program at IIM Calcutta.

Ques. Is CAT compulsory for PhD in IIM Calcutta?

Ans. No, CAT is not compulsory for PhD admission in IIM Calcutta. The PhD candidates can also appear for other exams like GMAT/ GRE/ GATE/ NET/ JRF.

Ques. How many areas of specialization can I apply during PhD admission at IIM Calcutta?

Ans. The candidates can apply for a maximum of 2 areas of PhD specialization at once.

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The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIMC) requires candidates to sit for the Common Admission Test (CAT) as the primary entrance exam. Admission to the program encompasses multiple factors beyond CAT scores, including academic background, work experience, gender diversity, and past academic performance. Although the CAT score cutoffs can vary significantly, candidates generally must possess a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks.

IIMC does not specify exact marks for 10th and 12th grades, but these factors may influence profile scoring. The application process begins with online applications on the IIMC website, aligning with similar timelines as other IIMs. The shortlisting process, for interview calls, remains less transparent compared to institutes like IIM Lucknow, creating challenges for some candidates, especially those from a general engineering background. Applicants without work experience who have an interest in finance may find this program particularly appealing.

Upon clearing the interview stage, selected candidates receive offers via physical and electronic mail. Currently, the institute is encouraged to improve the transparency of its shortlisting criteria.

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IIM Calcutta Upcoming Important Dates 2026

Important Events

Events	Dates
Date of Online Application Submission for Session 2026 [PGDBA]	Upcoming Jan 23, 2026 - Feb 23, 2026
Test Center Vetting for Session 2026 [PGDBA]	Mar 06, 2026
Downloading of Hall Ticket for Session 2026 [PGDBA]	Mar 13, 2026
Computer Based Test for Session 2026 [PGDBA]	Mar 29, 2026
Release of Answer Keys of CBT for Session 2026 [PGDBA]	Apr 01, 2026
Answer Key Challenge Management for Session 2026 [PGDBA]	Apr 02, 2026 - Apr 03, 2026
Handing Over of Results for Session 2026 [PGDBA]	Apr 07, 2026
Intimation of CBT Results for Session 2026 [PGDBA]	Apr 10, 2026
Intimating Interview Details for Session 2026 [PGDBA]	Apr 13, 2026
Personal Interview for Session 2026 [PGDBA]	May 02, 2026 - May 03, 2026

Important Events

Events	Dates
Submission of Application for Admission 2026 [Ph.D]	Ongoing Nov 05, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
Date of Online Application Submission for Session 2026 [PGDBA]	Upcoming Jan 23, 2026 - Feb 23, 2026
Test Center Vetting for Session 2026 [PGDBA]	Mar 06, 2026
Downloading of Hall Ticket for Session 2026 [PGDBA]	Mar 13, 2026
Computer Based Test for Session 2026 [PGDBA]	Mar 29, 2026
Release of Answer Keys of CBT for Session 2026 [PGDBA]	Apr 01, 2026
Answer Key Challenge Management for Session 2026 [PGDBA]	Apr 02, 2026 - Apr 03, 2026
Handing Over of Results for Session 2026 [PGDBA]	Apr 07, 2026
Intimation of CBT Results for Session 2026 [PGDBA]	Apr 10, 2026
Intimating Interview Details for Session 2026 [PGDBA]	Apr 13, 2026

Expired Events

Events	Dates
CAT results	Dec 24, 2025
Date of Interview for Short-listed Candidates for 3rd Round for Admission 2025 [MBA] (Executive)	Dec 13, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025
Objection Management Window CAT 2025 [MBA/PGDM]	Dec 08, 2025 - Dec 10, 2025

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Admission:

Beyond CAT the admission process is fairly simple and rather similar to that of other IIMs. You apply on their site once they start accepting applications, which is roughly the same timeframe as other IIMs, and they release their shortlists for interviews around the same time as A&B. The site is a touch antiquated and could use sprucing up though. More transparency regarding how profiles are graded for interview calls similar to what Lucknow does would be a big improvement.

Let’s discuss the changes in getting admission into IIM Calcutta through past figures (general category only).

Apart from CAT score, the chances of getting into IIMC depend on various factors such as

Academic profile (i.e. marks in 10th, 12th, and undergraduate)
Academic Diversity
Work experience
Gender Diversity
Category-based evaluation (EWS, NC-OBC, SC, ST, PWD)

IIM Calcutta has around 200-220 general category seats. Also, it rejects 4 students for 1 selection which means around 1100 students are shortlisted. To be among these 1100 students you need to have at least 99.33 percentile.

The chances increase if you are a favorable candidate apart from a high CAT score. Being a female, non-engineer, decent work experience. If you aren’t then your cutoff increases to 99.5.

Your chances drop to 0.5% and passing the interview round becomes more difficult.

So work around the factors I have mentioned beforehand to become a favorable candidate for admission into IIMC

I got 82% in 10th and 70% in 12th. Can I get an admission in IIM-Calcutta?

Parth ReddyStudied at IIM Ahmedabad

There are a number of factors that IIM Calcutta takes into consideration during the selection process of the students. However, out of the 3 top IIMs it has the simplest criteria wherein a CAT score above 99.8% can maximize your chances of admission. It's difficult to get admission to other IIMs even with a CAT score above 99.99%

Some other factors that determine your admission chances are

Graduation Scores: The higher your graduation score, the higher your chances of admission to IIM Calcutta.
Profile: The more diverse your profile is with a lot of achievements the higher your chances of admission.
Gender diversity: Although this is an uncontrollable factor, it is considered while shortlisting.
Academic Diversity: Non-engineers have better chances of admission than a GEM.

Now, considering your profile, you have great marks in class 10th but average marks in class 12th. So to increase your chances of admission, you need a high CAT score of around 99.98% especially if you don’t have legit work experience.

Is it advisable to settle on JBIMS, if one only aimed for IIM's?

Ashish PaiStudied at Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies

Comparing JBIMS with IIMs is highly unjustified as IIMs are way ahead of JBIMS or FMS even if we consider the ROI. They are unique in many aspects such as

IIM ABC and ISB is the only B-schools that offer Investment banking profiles in placement. Even if we look at other profiles, it’s easy to infer that they are much superior in terms of quality than the ones offered at JBIMS.
Being a pass out of IIMs or ISB, you have an upper hand in the higher spectrum of one’s career, i.e, leadership roles.
JBIMS or FMS lack the general ambiance and culture of a typical B School due to a lack of residential and campus facilities.
The peer quality of IIMS and ISB are much better than JBIMS whose gender ratio, diversity, and competitive exam are very one-dimensional.
The only significant aspect of JBIMS is the ROI which when negated makes JBIMS as mediocre as SP Jain and MDI.
The placement statistics of JBIMS are much similar to that of new IIMs or average B Schools like MDI, and SP Jain. They are in no way in comparison to the top IIMs even with batch sizes as small as 120.

So one should choose JBIMS or FMS over IIM only if one wants to spend low fees, take no loans, or pursue MBA in Mumbai or Delhi.

Over its history, has IIM Calcutta's strategy of ignoring GPA in lieu of CAT scores been effective?

Ranjai BanerjeeMBA in Marketing, Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (Graduated 2020)

The answer is based on my cousin's experience who had an average GPA but a great CAT score. IIM Calcutta’s strategy of ignoring GPA in lieu of CAT scores has been essentially effective because:

IIMC focuses more on your ability and willingness to learn and apply. Your GPA is just a small factor.
People who achieve high CAT scores are not just lucky. It’s a result of analytical skills, hard work, determination, and an overall sense of excellence. All these skills are valuable to the institution.
The institute prefers investing in experiences rather than mere grades.

IIM Calcutta, therefore, welcomes mediocre talents and transforms them into their best self. The lack of pressure to achieve high grades makes the overall experience a bit more relaxing. Basically, results are more important than the intensity of efforts. People here develop soft skills like people management, leadership, and emotional intelligence.

We can safely say that the job prospects and academic performance have no connection with your past academic facilities. If anything IIM Calcutta offers you a second chance in life.

Can I make it to IIM A B or C if my 10 score is 93, 12 is 82 and grade is 73 and from a tier 3 college?

Kumar GauravMBA from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (Graduated 2020)

Your question basically means what criteria are required to get into IIM A B or C. The table below has summarized the different parameters that decide your eligibility for admission into IIM ABC.

Particulars	IIM Calcutta	IIM Ahmedabad	IIM Bangalore
Academics	Shortlisting-40% Final Selection-0%	Shortlisting-30% Final Selection-15%	Shortlisting-50% Final Selection-25%
Worl Experience	8% (final selection)	5% (shortlisting)	8% (shortlisting) 10% (final selection)
Gender/Academic Diversity	4% (shortlisting) 4% (final selection)	2% (shortlisting)	Non-Engineers can get a call with low percentile also

Now considering your profile, you need the following CAT score to get into IIM A B C

IIM Ahmedabad: If you are a non-engineer you will get a call easily but if you are an engineer you will need work experience and at least 99.5+CAT score

IIM Bangalore: You will need work experience to compensate for poor academic record or at least 100 percentile to get a call

IIM Calcutta: you will need 98.8+ if you are a girl. For boys, it is around 99.6+.

What should I do as an undergrad to get into IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore or IIM Calcutta?

Samiksha SharmaMA in Social Work, Jamia Millia Islamia (Graduated 2021)

As an undergraduate, you must complete the following tasks:

Better 10th and 12th-grade point averages, at least above 80% in both.
Maintain your academic focus.
Choose a non-engineering subject for your undergraduate studies. It will help your profile.
Attempt to score above the 99th percentile on the CAT. If you want, you can do coaching during your undergrad.
Enhance your communication and writing abilities. This will be beneficial in WAT and GD/PI. If you want, you can join Toastmasters or start a blog.
If you want, try to participate in some extracurricular activities. This will not improve your IIM chances (unless you have a national-level certificate), but it will add some vibrancy to your profile. Activities can range from being a member of a club or placement cell to creating your own YouTube channel.
Perform some internships or work as a freelancer on a project. It will provide fodder for conversation in interviews.

How much minimum CAT percentile do I need to get IIM Calcutta or IIM Lucknow if I have Xth 93, XIIth 73, and BTech 70, without any work experience?

Sagar Dikshitlives in Lucknow

Your graduation score is a bit low but it depends on your institute too. If you are from a top college, then this score will be considered pretty good. Moreover, past academics are not the only deciding factor when it comes to admission to IIMs. You do have decent changes if selection viewing your overall profile.

As for the CAT Score, don’t set a fixed target and just aim for as high as you can. The cutoffs keep changing depending on various factors so what should remain constant are your efforts. Additionally, preparing for the interview is very crucial because it determines your chances of admission.

Why is it said that IIM Calcutta gives a second chance to the students whose academics are not good to shine again in life?

Kainaz IraniMBA in Master of Business Administration Degrees, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (Graduated 2020)

According to popular perception, IIM Calcutta places a high value on CAT scores, so you can overcome your previous academic failures and gain admission to a tier 1 MBA college by working hard on the CAT.

The reality, however, is quite different. People who have done well in CAT are generally people who have done well in academics in the past, i.e. 10th and 12th grades. This is because the basics are retested in CAT if you put in the effort back then. So the only thing you can get away with in IIM C is your graduation score. However, some top companies use this to shortlist candidates for summer placements.

How much percentage is required in 10th and 12th to get a call from IIM Calcutta easily apart from scoring well in graduation and 100 % in CAT exam?

Tejas TripathiMBA from Indian Institute of Management Raipur (Graduated 2019)

The points for marks scored in class 10 and 12 are tabulated below

Marks in %	points for class 10	points for class 12
≥80	10	15
≥ 75 and < 80	8	12
≥ 70 and < 75	6	9
≥ 65 and < 70	4	6
≥ 60 and < 65	2	3
< 60	0	0

The weights assigned to different parameters are 56 to CAT score, 10 to class 10 marks, 15 to class 12 marks. So you will need to score at least 80+ marks in class 10 and 12 to get into IIM Calcutta.

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Comments

Found 4 Comments

shivangi

Mar 28, 2024 12:44

Is IIM Kolkata good for MBA?

Sweta Kumari

Mar 28, 2024 17:28

Yes, IIM Calcutta Ranked 59th as per QS World University Global MBA Rankings 2024. IIM Calcutta was also ranked 4th by NIRF 2023, and 3rd by IIRF 2024 & at the national level. IIM C was ranked 67^th by the FT Global MBA Ranking 2024. IIM Calcutta ranks 1st in the prestigious BT-MDRA Best B-School Survey 2023. Besides, IIM Calcutta ranks 4th for Executive MBA and 1-year MBA program by Business Today Ranking 2023. IIM Calcutta also ranked 60th by FT MIM Rankings 2023. IIM Calcutta Placements 2024 is concluded with 100% placements for the MBA batch. A total of 464 students participated in the placement drive & secured 529 job offers. The highest package stood at INR 1.2 Cr and the Consulting sector emerged as the top sector with 31.6% placements (167 students). 194 recruiters participated in IIM Calcutta Placements 2024. Some of the top recruiters included Accenture, Deloitte, KPMG, Bain & Company, Mc Kisney, Goldman Sachs, JP Morga Chase, Bank of America, HCL, Microsoft, Adani, Aditya Birla Group, etc. Earlier during the 2023 placement drive, the highest package stood at INR 1.15 CPA whereas the average package stood at INR 35.07 LPA.

anshika saxena

Mar 26, 2024 18:36

Can I get into IIM Calcutta without Work Experience?

Sweta Kumari

Mar 28, 2024 17:37

The candidates will be shortlisted for the MBA program, based on CAT 2023 and other parameters like academic performance and gender diversity. In stage 1, the candidate who meets the minimum cut-off of CAT 2023, both section-wise and overall percentile, will be shortlisted. The candidates shortlisted in stage 1, will be now shortlisted for the Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI), based on the composite score. The composite score will be calculated using various parameters like CAT score, academic qualifications, and gender diversity. Candidates satisfying the standards of Round 1 will be called for personal interviews on the basis of the composite score, derived using CAT Score, Academics, and Gender Diversity. Work Experience carries 8% weightage in the selection process.

vikram dewan

Jun 27, 2022 15:26

Has IIM Calcutta released the EMBA admission notice?

Chitransha

Jun 29, 2022 12:56

Yes, IIM Calcutta has released the EMBA admission notice. You can apply for the EMBA course for the second round from Aug 22, 2022 - Oct 15, 2022. For round three, you can apply for the EMBA program from Oct 16, 2022 - Nov 29, 2022.

For more information, refer to this link: IIM Calcutta Admission 2022: Important Dates

karan rathod

Jun 27, 2022 15:24

Does IIM Calcutta offer seat reservation for EWS students?

Chitransha

Jun 29, 2022 13:01

Yes, IIM Calcutta offers seat reservations for EWS candidates. Around 60 percent of seats are reserved for candidates who belong to the Reserved category. The final merit list is based on the entrance test score and referral of the candidates.

For more information, refer to this link: IIM Calcutta Admission Criteria 2022

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