IIM Calcutta CAT Cut off 2022 (Out): Check Admission Criteria 2023-25, Selection Process, Eligibility
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Content Writer | Updated On - Jan 9, 2023
IIM Calcutta CAT 2022 Cut off and admission criteria 2023-25 has been released. The overall qualifying CAT 2022 Cut off is 85 percentile for the general category, 75 percentile for NC-OBC/ EWS, and 70 percentile for SC category. Candidates also have to clear the sectional cut off criteria decided by IIM Calcutta. Also Check CAT 2022 Score Vs Percentile
- Candidates who meet the minimum CAT cut off will be called for the WAT and PI rounds based on the the composite score.
- The weights assigned to different parameters are 56 to CAT score, 10 to class 10 marks, 15 to class 12 marks.
- Geder Diversity factor is assigned a weight of 4 in the calculation of the composite score for PI shortlist. Check IIM Selection Process.
CAT 2022 scores, WAT, and PI will hold 30%, 48%, and 8% weightage respectively in the final selection. Read the article to know more about IIM Calcutta selection process, IIM Calcutta CAT 2022 Cut off, and much more.
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IIM Calcutta CAT 2022 Cut off and Admission Criteria 2023-25
Stage I: Minimum CAT percentile cut-offs to be considered for PI
- CAT 2022 cut off for admission in IIM Calcutta has been released by the institute for admission in 2023-25 batch.
- Candidates qualifying sectional and overall cut off will be shortlisted for the Stage II of the admission process.
| Category | QA percentile | DILR percentile | VARC percentile | Overall percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | ≥75 | ≥80 | ≥80 | ≥85 |
| NC-OBC | ≥65 | ≥65 | ≥70 | ≥75 |
| EWS | ≥65 | ≥65 | ≥70 | ≥75 |
| SC | ≥60 | ≥60 | ≥65 | ≥70 |
| ST | ≥55 | ≥55 | ≥55 | ≥65 |
| PWD | ≥55 | ≥55 | ≥55 | ≥65 |
Stage II: Short-listing for PI
- Candidates satisfying the criteria of Stage I will be called for a Personal Interview (PI).
- The shortlisting is done based on the composite score calculated using the parameters and the corresponding weights as mentioned below:
| Parameters | Weights assigned to Parameters | Method of Calculation |
|---|---|---|
| CAT 2022 Score* | 56 | (A/B) x 56 |
| Class 10 marks | 10 | As per Table 3 below |
| Class 12 marks | 15 | As per Table 3 below |
| Gender Diversity Factor | 4 | 4 points will be awarded to promote gender diversity |
| Total | 85 | |
| *A = Candidate’s Total CAT 2022 score & B = Maximum possible CAT 2022 Score | ||
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 |
Stage III: Criteria for Final Selection for the MBA Programme
- Based on the candidates who appeared in Stage II, a composite score for the final selection will be derived.
- The following parameter will be used to assign the marks or weight to each parameter.
- The composite score will be used for the preparation of category-wise merit list.
| Parameters | Weights |
|---|---|
| CAT Score | 30 |
| Personal Interview (PI) | 48 |
| WAT | 8 |
| Point awarded for Academic Diversity at Bachelor’s level for Non- Engineering degree | 06 |
| Work Experience | 08 |
| Total | 100 |
Points for Work Experience in completed months are:
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IIM Calcutta CAT Cutoff 2021
IIM Calcutta shortlists candidates for PI on the basis of CAT Scores. The table given below represents IIM Calcutta Previous Year CAT Cut off, you can check the previous year cut off for future reference.
| Category | QA percentile | DILR percentile | VARC percentile | Overall percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 75 | 80 | 80 | 85 |
| NC-OBC | 65 | 65 | 70 | 75 |
| EWS | 65 | 65 | 70 | 75 |
| SC | 60 | 60 | 65 | 70 |
| ST | 55 | 55 | 55 | 65 |
| PWD | 55 | 55 | 55 | 65 |
IIM Calcutta Calculation of Composite Scores
The Composite Score is calculated on the basis of CAT score, Class 10 and Class 12 aggregate percentages and Gender Diversity Factor. The method of allotting points for class 10 and 12 percentages based on aggregate scores is mentioned below. Components and corresponding weights assigned for generating category-wise short-lists for the PI stage
| Components | Weights | method of Calculation | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAT Overall Score | 56 | (A/B) x 56 | Percentile Score |
| Class 10 marks | 10 | As per Table | Scores obtained as per table |
| Class 12 marks | 15 | As per Table | Scores obtained as per table |
| Gender Diversity Factor | 4 | 4 points will be awarded to promote gender diversity | IIM-C doesn’t provide marks for academic diversity. |
| Total | 85 | - | Total points obtained out of 85 |
A = Candidate’s Total CAT score & B = Maximum possible CAT Score
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Eligibility for PGP-PGDM in IIM Calcutta
IIM Calcutta Admission Criteria for admission to PGP-PGDM Course is given below-
- Valid CAT Score
- A candidate should have completed a bachelor’s degree (in any stream) with at least 50% marks.
- 5%-mark relaxation is given to the candidates belonging to reserved category (SC/ST/PwD).
- In case, a candidate is awarded grades or CGPA instead of marks, the conversion of grades and CGPA to percentage of marks would be based on the procedure certified by the university/ institution from where the bachelor’s degree has been obtained.
- For the university/institute which doesn’t have any scheme for converting CGPA into equivalent marks then it can be obtained by multiplying the maximum CGPA with 100.
- The partial fulfilment of minimum eligibility criteria may result in cancellation of candidature as it is verified at various stages of IIM Calcutta selection process.
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What is Gender Diversity Factor?
Gender diversity component is applicable only for the pre-PI rank list for interview calls, and will not be applicable for phase 2 of the admissions process. It is further divided into- Academic and Gender.
The Academic Diversity Factor ensures diversity in academic streams and the Gender Diversity factor aims at a proper ratio of males to females, by awarding a certain percentage of marks to the female candidates.
The weightage of these factors varies depending on the institute.
| Institute | Diversity Factor: Academic | Diversity Factor: Gender |
|---|---|---|
| IIM, Calcutta | - | 4% |
| IIM, Lucknow | 5% | 5% |
| IIM, Ahmedabad | - | - |
| IIM, Bangalore | - | 2% |
IIM Calcutta Admission Criteria 2022
Personal Interview (PI)
Candidates based on their composite score will be called for the PI stage of the selection process.
- IIM Calcutta Admission Criteria uses a 2-phase selection process- Clearing CAT Cut Off, and Personal Interview (PI).
- Candidates shortlisted for the PI process will be further judged on various parameters.
- During the personal interview, the panel will evaluate each candidate's performance on academic background, quality of work experience and other personal traits.
- For work experience, a maximum of 8 points will be awarded depending on the length of service.
- Only managerial work experience after graduation will be considered.
- Training/Project work/work done as an integral part of curricular requirement will not be considered.
The final selection list of CAT will be based on merit in each category, minimum qualification on the above-mentioned criteria would not automatically qualify the candidate for admission into IIM Calcutta. IIM Calcutta reserves the right to make changes in IIM Calcutta Admission Procedure, if considered necessary at any point
IIM Calcutta Courses Offered
- MBA
- PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management)
- PGDCM (Post Graduate Diploma in Computer aided Management)
- FPM (Fellow Programme in Management)
- PGPEX (Post Graduate Programme for Executives)
IIM Calcutta Fees
| COURSE | FEES |
|---|---|
| MBA | INR 23 lakhs |
| PG Diploma | INR 24 lakhs |
| PGCM | INR 6.9 lakhs |
| Executive | INR 27 lakhs |
| PG Program | INR 13.6 lakhs |
IIM Calcutta Placement Statistics
| Sector | Percentage |
|---|---|
| BFSI | 43 |
| Consulting | 25 |
| Healthcare | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Research | 4 |
| Gaming | 4 |
| Retail | 4 |
| Technology | 2 |
| Venture Capital | 2 |
IIM Calcutta CAT Cut off & Admission FAQs
Ques. Is there any Scholarship offered by IIM Calcutta?
Ans. IIM Calcutta students can avail of educational loans by SBI and other banks. There are scholarship facilities for aspirants such as T. Thomas Scholarship, OP Jindal Engineering & Management Scholarship, and other IIM Calcutta scholarships sponsored by companies such as Aditya Birla Group and Ratan Tata Trust.
Ques. How are the placements at IIM Calcutta?
Ans. IIM Calcutta is among the top 5 IIMs in India. The avaerage salary package offered in previous batches is above INR 28 lakhs. The highest package offered is above 80 lakhs. It has top recruiters from E-Commerce, Finance & Consulting.
Ques. How many seats are there for PGPEx.-VLM Program?
Ans. The batch size of the PGPEx.-VLM Program is between 35 to 40.
Ques. What is the qualifying CAT 2022 cut off at IIM Calcutta?
Ans. The qualifying CAT 2022 cut off at IIM Calcutta is 85 percentile for GN category, 75 percentile for OBC/ EWS categories, 70 for SC, and 65 for the ST/ PwD categories.
Ques. Does IIM Calcutta consider work experience?
Ans. Yes, IIM Calcutta considers work experience at the time of final selection. The overall weightage assigned to work experience in IIM Calcutta selection is 8%.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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Answered Questions
If you are aiming for old IIMs such as IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, you will need to score above 99 percentile in CAT. For IIMs and other top-tier B-Schools in India, the CAT cutoff stays above 90 percentile.
If you have a good profile, and 99+ CAT score, you can expect to get calls from old IIMs, XLRI, JBIMS, IIFT, FMS, etc.
Here are some of the things that you will realize after appearing for the CAT examination.
- Spend the first few minutes going over the papers before diving in. Browse through the problems and start with the ones that you know you can solve in one go. CAT prioritizes solving not sequence.
- If you aren’t sure about an answer, leave it. Concentrate on other problems. You shouldn’t spend more than 2-3 minutes on a single problem.
- Don’t use the elimination method, if you can solve the problem in less than 1 minute. Do rough work thoroughly. Don’t answer any questions, just by guessing.
- There will be a few lengthy questions. Try to ignore these. Even CAT toppers don’t score the full marks.
CAT doesn’t test your knowledge. The only thing matters are how much you score. So, try to attempt as many questions as you can correctly.
Take a look at the below table to know what CAT score will fetch what CAT percentile, for 2022.
| Percentile | Score VA-RC | Score DI-LR | Score QA | Overall Score |
| 90% | 29 | 1 | 26 | 72 |
| 95% | 32 | 20 | 29 | 81 |
In 2021, for 90 percentile the required score was 59 and for 95 percentile the required score was 72.
