IIM Calcutta – Indian Institute of Management Admission Process

IIM Calcutta Admission 2024

IIM Calcutta course admissions for MBAEx program in 2024 are currently open for the third round, and the application deadline is November 23, 2023. The CAT 2023 exam is scheduled for November 26, 2023. In the QS World University Global MBA Rankings 2024, IIM Calcutta secured the 59th position. The Placements for the batch of 2023 at IIM Calcutta concluded with a 100% placement rate. The highest package offered was INR 1.15 Crore, with a total of 573 offers made by recruiters. The Summer Internship Placements for 2025 recorded an average stipend of INR 1.65 Lakhs, and the highest stipend reached INR 3.75 Lakhs.

The IIM Calcutta course admissions process comprises two stages. In the initial stage, a shortlist is released based on CAT scores, with a minimum cutoff of 85 percentile. However, the actual cutoff typically falls between 98-99 percentile. Stage 2 involves an online Personal Interview (PI) as the Group Discussion (GD) component has been eliminated. The final MBA selection at IIM Calcutta considers the overall performance in CAT and the PI, along with factors such as Academic Record, Work Experience, Gender Diversity, and Written Ability Test (WAT). Notably, starting in 2024, the Graduation score is no longer a part of the final MBA selection criteria for IIM Calcutta.

IIM Calcutta Admission 2024: MBA

The MBA Program of IIM Calcutta is a case study based design and aims to create excellent general managers and high-level decision-makers. The MBA degree of IIM Calcutta is a full time 2 year residential program. The course is designed in a 2 tier structure, consisting of Core Curriculum, Summer internship and elective courses. For successful completion of MBA program, a candidate must earn 93 credit points (excluding term papers) and a maximum of 105 credit points. 

IIM Calcutta MBA Eligibility

IIM Calcutta Admission Process 2024 (Domestic Students): 

IIM Calcutta admission process consists of 2 rounds

1. Minimum CAT percentile cut-offs to be considered for PI
2. Shortlisting for Personal Interview
3. Final Shortlisting

For Round 1: Minimum CAT percentile cut-offs to be considered for PI, candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria of IIM Calcutta, will be selected on the basis of CAT Score as per the cutoff released by the institute.

For IIM Calcutta course admissions 2024 for MBA, the minimum cutoff required for general category remained 85 percentile, however, the actual cutoff to get a call remained much higher i.e around 98-99 percentile. 

The list of minimum cutoffs required to qualify for admission to IIM Calcutta is as follows

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 Cut off – For Last Three Years

IIM Calcutta Cut-off required for consideration in Pre PI selection process is 85 percentile. However, the weightage for CAT in the recent admission policy is reduced to 56% for pre-pi shortlisting. The table below provides details of the General category overall and sectional cut off:

Categories	CAT 2019	CAT 2020	CAT 2021
Overall Cutoff	85	85	85
Sectional Cutoff	80	80	80

Round 2: Shortlisting for PI

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

Component	Weightage	Method of Calculation
CAT Score	56	(A/B) x 56
Class 10 marks	10	Mentioned below
Class 12 marks	15	Mentioned below
Gender Diversity Factor	4	4 points will be awarded to promote gender diversity
Total	85	–

*A= Candidate’s Total CAT 2021 score & B = Maximum possible CAT 2021 Score

After deriving the composite score, IIM Calcutta will decide the cutoff in each category. Here, the number of shortlisted candidates in each category depends on the upcoming batch size.

Now, lets see how the marks are allocated in the Academics section at IIM Calcutta

Points for marks secured in Class 10 and Class 12

Class 10 Marks (in %)	Points	Class 12 Marks (in %)	Points
≥80	10	≥80	15
≥75 and <80	8	≥75 and <80	12
≥70 and <75	6	≥70 and <75	9
≥65 and <70	4	≥65 and <70	6
≥60 and <65	2	≥60 and <65	3
<60	0	<60	0

Note: For computing marks of class 10th and class 12, IIM Calcutta considers aggregate marks of all the subjects.

Round 3: Final Selection

For Admission to MBA, final selection of students is done on the basis of composite score of candidates derived using CAT Score, Personal Interview, Academic Diversity, and Work Experience. The weightage of each component is tabulated below:

Parameters	Weights
CAT 2021 Score	30
Personal Interview (PI)	48
Point awarded for Academic Diversity at Bachelor’s level for Non- Engineering degree	04
Work Experience	08
Total	90

Work Experience

For work experience, a maximum of eight points will be awarded based on the length of service (in completed months) as on January 31. IIM Calcutta only considers managerial work experience after completing the graduation degree. The points awarded for work experience are as follows:

Months	<12	12 to 18	19 to 24	25 to 30	31 to 36	37 to 42	43 to 48	>48
Points	0	2	4	6	8	6	4	2

Final Selection: On the basis of the composite score in final shortlist, IIM Calcutta will invite students for admission.

IIM Calcutta MBA (PGP) How to Apply?

For admission to PGP (MBA program) IIM Ahmedabad conducts CAT, in association with other 20 IIMs of the country. To fill the application form, aspirants are requested to follow the given steps:

1. Visit https://iimcat.ac.in.
2. Click on New Registration.
3. Fill in all the required details and provide a valid email and phone number.
4. Applicants will receive a user id and password for further use.
5. Enter the OTP and click on Validate OTP and submit after entering the Captcha Code.
6. Check on “I Agree” and submit CAT application form.
7. After submitting the details, a message on registered mobile number containing the Password and an email containing the User ID will be sent.
8. Post successful completion of CAT Registration, a unique login id and password is generated.
9. These credentials are vital for filling CAT Application Form 2021.

Documents Required at the time of Admission

• Identity card
• A printout of your CAT/GMAT/GRE Result Card.
• 10, 12 and Undergraduate transcripts (both original and copies)
• Work experience certificate and salary slip to prove the duration of your work experience.
• Caste certificate (For reserved categories)
• Hard-copy of the Application form. 

IIM Calcutta Admission Process 2024 (Overseas Students): 

Who qualifies as an overseas student?  As per the official website of IIM Calcutta, Interested candidates living, working or studying outside India during the period January 1 of the previous year to February 15 of the current year will be considered as ‘Overseas Candidate’ for admission to MBA. 

IIM Calcutta MBA (Overseas Student) Eligibility:

All overseas students, having a graduation degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent are eligible for admission to IIM Calcutta MBA Program. IIM Calcutta considers GMAT score for admission to MBA, the minimum score required is as follows:

Verbal Section	Quantitative Section	Total GMAT Percentile
80	75	85

IIM Calcutta MBA (Overseas Students) Admissions Shortlisting is done in 2 stages:

Stage I: In the first stage, a candidate’s GMAT Total percentile will be considered as equivalent to his or her CAT 2021 percentile. This would be used to determine the candidate’s Equivalent CAT 2021 score.

Stage II: Stage 2 of MBA Admission will be similar to mentioned above (for domestic candidates).

IIM Calcutta MBA Admission: How to Apply (Overseas Students)

All Overseas candidates can apply for MBA by visiting IIM Calcutta’s official website. All related documents as mentioned below will have to be uploaded as per the instructions while filling in the online application form.

Documents to be uploaded

1. Scanned copy of the latest GMAT score certificate
2. Scanned copies of all academic mark-sheets/certificates (Class 10, 12 and Bachelor’s level)
3. Scanned copy of passport pages indicating official entries towards your stay outside India

The application fee for the overseas candidate is US$ 150 (or an equivalent amount in Indian currency).

IIM Calcutta admission criteria 2024 for MBA Executive

Eligibility: Candidates with a bachelor’s degree (minimum 10+2+3 years of formal education) or equivalent in any discipline are eligible for admission to Executive MBA at IIM Calcutta. 

Key Notes: 

• At least 5 years of full-time post-qualification managerial/professional experience are also required
• 5% relaxation is granted for candidates belonging to reserved categories. 
• Valid GMAT Score (taken within the last 36 months of application date).

IIM Calcutta admission criteria 2024 for MBA Executive

Assessment of the candidates will be based on Academic background, Professional experience, GMAT score, Personal interviews, Statement of purpose,  & Recommendation.

GMAT Cutoff for Top 3 IIMs

Institute	GMAT Cutoff
IIM Ahmedabad	720
IIM Bangalore	704
IIM Calcutta	728

How to Apply MBA Executive at IIM Calcutta?

• To apply for admission to the MBA-Ex Program, the candidates must visit the official website of IIM C.
• Register by providing valid information.
• Log in and proceed to fill the application form.
• Enter the mandatory details.
• Mention the GMAT score.
• Upload the scanned documents and transcripts.
• Provide the name and contact information of two referees (who will provide the LOR)
• To submit the form, the candidates must pay INR. 2000/- as application fee.

Note: Candidates must carry a hard copy of the filled-in application form at the time of the interview. 

IIM Calcutta admission criteria 2024 for PGPEX-VLM

IIM Calcutta PGPEX-VLM (Post Graduate Program for Executives for Visionary Leadership in Manufacturing) is a one-year full-time program jointly offered by IIM Calcutta, IIT Kanpur and IIT Madras. The Entrance Exam for PGPEX-VLM 2024 will be conducted in  four cities (Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai and Delhi) as per applicants preference.

Eligibility: 

• IIM Calcutta considers First-Class Graduate Engineers with First Division/ First Class Marks from Secondary Examination onwards for PGPEX-VLM Admissions.
• Self Sponsored Candidate should have a Minimum work experience of 4½ Years to Maximum 10 Years of work experience in manufacturing, engineering, and related sector; holding responsibilities in production planning and control, research, design and development, quality control, plant engineering, maintenance, supply chain, construction, etc.
• Sponsored candidates & Candidates on study leave need to have a minimum of 4½ (four and a half) years’ work experience only, with no upper limit of experience. 

IIM Calcutta PGPEX-VLM Selection Criteria

IIM Calcutta will shortlist the eligible candidates on the basis of  written test based on eligibility and evaluation of SoP. Shortlisted candidates have to appear for a written test consisting of Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability, and Engineering Ability. The written test will be conducted in four cities (Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, and Delhi). 

Final selection will be done as per candidate’s academic records, work experience, and performance in written test and personal Interview.

Criteria	Weights
Written Test	30
Secondary Percentage	5
Higher Secondary Percentage	5
Engineering Degree Aggregate Percentage	5
Work Experience	5
Personal Interview	50
Total	50

The method of allocating points for class 12, Class and Engineering will be as follows

Marks (%)	Weights
60 and above	1
70 and above	2
80 and above	3
90 and above	4
95 and above	5

For work experience, a maximum of 5 points will be awarded, the college will consider only a formal work experience after completion of a qualifying degree. 

Work Experience	Weights
4.5 <= x < 5	3
5 <= x < 6	4
6 <= x < 7	5
7 <= x < 8	4
8 <= x < 9	3
9 <= x <= 10	2

The above mention performance indicators will be used to prepare a final merit list. The college will not offer any admission as per the reservations rules and IIM Calcutta course admissions will only be merit-based. 

How to Apply for PGPEX-VLM at IIM Calcutta?

To register for IIM Calcutta course admissions to the PGPEx-VLM program, the candidates must visit the official website of the institute. Submit the duly filled and signed online application form along with the application fee of INR. 3500 via online payment using Debit/ Credit Card or Using Net Banking.

Documents Required at the time of admission:

• 2 Letters of Recommendation
• A digital/scanned color passport-sized photo not older than six months from the date of the submitted application.
• Scanned copies of transcripts of all examinations passed to date.
• Name & Contact Information of 2 Referees
• Work experience certificate and salary slips to prove the duration of your work experience.
• Hard-copy of the Application form. 

IIM Calcutta admission criteria 2024 for PGDBA

Admission will be granted on the basis of PGDBA Entrance test, after which the shortlisted candidates will be called for a Personal Interview. As per recent admission policy, IIMC for final selection considers only class 12 merit excluding the Class 10 merit weightage from the process. The PGDBA entrance test merit has increased by 5 points.

Criteria and weights for final selection to PGDBA:

Criterion	Weights
PGDBA Entrance Exam Score	45
Personal Interview	40
Points for Class XII Marks	08
Work Experience	07
Total	100

• For the purpose of selection, the following method is adopted to assign points to the marks scored in Class XII:

Class XII Marks (in %)	Points
x > 95	8
90 < y ≤ 95	7
85 < x<=90	6
80 < x <= 85	5
75 < x <= 80	4
70 < x <= 75	3
65 < x < =70	2
60 <= x < = 65	1
x < 60	0

• For work experience, a maximum of seven points will be awarded depending on the length of service. Only formal work experience after graduation will be considered.

Points for work experience in completed months

Months	Points
x > 60	1
48 < x ≤ 60	3
36 < x ≤ 48	6
24 < x <= 36	7
12 < x <= 24	5
1 < x <= 12	3
x =0	0

The entrance test will comprise of the following sections:

• Section A: 
  • Verbal Ability (Reading & Comprehension; Grammar/correction of sentences)
  • Logical Reasoning
• Section B: 
  • Data Interpretation: Data-driven questions (pie charts, graphs, trends)
  • Quantitative Aptitude: Sets, Combinatorics, Algebra, Euclidean Geometry, Coordinate Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus 

Eligibility: Candidate seeking admission to PGDBA course must hold a graduate/post-graduate degree with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA 6.5 on a 10-point scale in the Qualifying Degree.

Notes:

• For the Reserved category candidates, the qualifying marks for eligibility shall be 55% or CGPA 6.0 on a 10-point scale.
• Candidates, who are in the final year, are also eligible to apply provided they appear in the final examination and complete other academic requirements.

IIM Calcutta PGDBA Cutoff

Category	Cutoff marks for PI in 2020	Cutoff marks for PI in 2019
Open	105	92
Nc – OBC	94	82
Sc / ST / PWD	70	61

How to Apply for PGDBA at IIM Calcutta?

• Eligible candidates must apply online by visiting the official website of IIM Calcutta.
• Register by providing a valid email and phone number.
• Fill in all the required information & Upload the photograph, signature and below mentioned documents.
• Pay the application fee of INR 2500/ INR 1250 (SC/ ST/ PwD) using a debit/ credit card or net banking. 
• Click on Submit button, take a printout of the application form for future reference.

Documents Required on the time of Admission

• 10th class marksheet
• 12th or diploma marksheet
• Qualifying degree marksheet is not mandatory to be uploaded.

Image Specifications

Specification	Photograph	Signature	Documents
Size	20Kb to 60Kb	10Kb to 30Kb	Less than 200Kb
Format	JPG/JPEG	JPG/JPEG	JPG/JPEG

IIM Calcutta admission criteria 2024 for PhD

IIM Calcutta offers doctoral/ research programs in the field of management for a duration of 2 years. 

Eligibility: Candidate should have 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.

• CA with a minimum of 50% marks or CS/CMA with a minimum of 55% marks, with a B.Com degree.
• B.Tech/4 years 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 Program

IIM Calcutta PhD Selection Criteria:

For admission, IIM Calcutta PhD aspirants must submit CAT or other scores in lieu of CAT as specified below:

Specialisation	Tests other than CAT in relevant subject
Economics	GMAT / GRE / UGC-NET in Economics
Human Resource Management	GMAT / GRE / GATE / UGC-JRF in Economics / Management / Law / Labour and Social Welfare / Human Resource Management / Labour Welfare / Personnel Management / Industrial Relations / Psychology / Sociology
Finance & Control	GMAT / GRE / UGC-JRF in Commerce / Economics / Management
Management Information Systems	GMAT / GRE / GATE / UGC-JRF in any discipline
Operations Management	GMAT / GRE / UGC-JRF in Management / Mathematical Sciences
Organisational Behavior	GMAT / GRE / GATE / CSIR-UGC NET / UGC-NET in Psychology / Sociology / Anthropology / Public Administration / Social Work / Management / Labour Welfare / Personnel Management / Industrial Relations / Labour and Social Welfare / Human Resource Management
Regional Development	GRE / UGC-NET in Anthropology / Economics / Geography / Population Studies / Public Administration / Sociology
Strategic Management	GMAT / GRE / GATE / UGC-JRF in Anthropology / Commerce / Defence and Strategic Studies / Economics / Environmental Science / Geography / History / Law / Management / Political Science / Psychology / Public Administration / Sociology
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
Sociology	UGC-NET in Anthropology / Economics / Political Science / Sociology
Marketing	GMAT / GRE / GATE / UGC-JRF in Economics / Psychology / Sociology / Anthropology / Management

In the admission process 60% seats are reserved for Reserved category applicants. Based on the entrance test score and referral of the candidates, the final selection list is declared.

Note: Validity of entrance score excluding CAT for 2 years. IIMs MBA or PGDM qualified applicants with minimum 6.0 CGPA are exempted from entrance test score requirement.

IIM Calcutta PhD Fellowship

• IIM Calcutta offers Tuition waivers for selected Ph.D. scholars.
• Scholars are offered INR 30000-35000 per month.
• Institute provides special grants for student development support, Computer grant.

IIM Calcutta PhD How to Apply?

• Visit the official website 
• Enter Username, Date of Birth, Email Id and Contact Number. 
• Click on Submit
• You login details will be sent to your Email id
• Fill up the academic and referral details.
• Details once submitted will not be changed.
• After submitting details, pay the online application fees of INR 1000/-(INR 500/- for SC/ST/PwD) with INR 30/- as processing fees.
• Candidates can also pay through DD drawn in favour of the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta payable at Kolkata.
• This DD should be sent to the following address:

Doctoral Programme & Research Office

Indian Institute of Management Calcutta

Joka, Diamond Harbour Road

Kolkata – 700 104 (WB).

Phone: (033) 2467-8300 – 04