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Indian Institute of Management - [IIMC]
IIM Calcutta
https://stage.zollege.in/university/185327-indian-institute-of-management-iimc-kolkata
IIM
Kolkata
West Bengal
Management
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₹ 1.15 Crore
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IIM Calcutta admission 2023 is currently going on and the candidates who have registered for the WAT-PI process will only be considered in the further selection process.
IIM Calcutta admission process consists of 2 stages. In stage 1, IIM Calcutta releases a shortlist as per CAT Score. The minimum CAT Cutoff required for IIM Calcutta MBA admission is 85 percentile. However, the actual cutoff remains somewhere between 98-99 percentile. For Stage 2, a Personal Interview (PI) will be conducted in online mode and GD has been scrapped. IIM Calcutta will take into consideration overall performance in CAT & Personal Interview, Academic Record, Work Experience, Gender Diversity, and WAT in the final MBA selection. In 2023, the Graduation score is also scrapped from the final MBA selection criteria of IIM Calcutta.
Table of Content
1.1 IIM Calcutta MBA Admission Dates 2023
1.2 IIM Calcutta MBA Selection Criteria
1.3 IIM Calcutta MBA Selection Criteria: Minimum Cut-off
1.4 IIM Calcutta MBA Selection Criteria: Shortlisting for WAT and PI
1.5 IIM Calcutta MBA Selection Criteria: Final Selection
1.6 IIM Calcutta MBA Admission: How to Apply?
2.1 IIM Calcutta MBAEX Admission Dates 2023
2.2 IIM Calcutta MBAEx Selection Criteria
2.3 IIM Calcutta MBAEx Admission: How to Apply?
3.1 IIM Calcutta PGPEx-VLM Admission Dates 2023
3.2 IIM Calcutta PGPEx-VLM Selection Criteria
3.3 IIM Calcutta PGPEx-VLM Admission: How to apply?
4.1 IIM Calcutta PGDBA Admission Dates 2023
4.2 IIM Calcutta PGDBA Selection Criteria
4.3 IIM Calcutta PGDBA Admission: How to Apply?
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. |
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| CAT Registration | August 3, 2022 - September 21, 2022 |
| CAT Exam | November 27, 2022 |
| CAT Result | December 21, 2022 |
| Shortlist Announcement for WAT-PI | Second Week of January 2023 |
| WAT-PI Round starts | From February, 2023 |
| Final Admission Offer | April/ May 22, 2023 |
The candidates will be shortlisted for the MBA program, based on CAT 2022 and other parameters like academic performance and gender diversity.
In stage 1, the candidate who meets the minimum cut-off of CAT 2022, both section-wise and overall percentile, will be shortlisted. IIM Calcutta CAT 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 |
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. 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 |
Candidates satisfying the standards of Round 1 will be called for 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 at Bachelor’s and Master’s level for non-engineering degrees and professional qualifications. | 6 |
| Work Experience | 8 |
| Total | 100 |
Check: IIM Calcutta detailed Cut-off
The candidates who hold a bachelor’s degree with 5 years of work experience are eligible to apply for MBAEx admission 2023. 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. |
| MBA-Ex | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Events | Dates (First Round) | Dates (2nd Round) | Dates (3rd Round) |
| Dates for Applying Online | June 30, 2022 - August 22, 2022 | August 23, 2022 - October 16, 2022 | October 17, 2022 - November 30, 2022 |
| Submission of duly completed application form | August 22, 2022 | October 16, 2022 | November 30, 2022 |
| Announcement of Short-listed candidates | August 27, 2022 | October 22, 2022 | December 05, 2022 |
| Interview of Shortlisted candidates | September 3 - 4, 2022 | November 5 - 6, 2022 | December 10 - 11, 2022 |
The selection of the candidates for the MBAEx program is based on the following criteria:
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
The candidates who are B.Tech/ BE graduates with First Division and have a minimum of 4.5 years to a maximum of 10 years of work experience in manufacturing, engineering, and related sectors are eligible to apply for the PGPEX-VLM program. 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. |
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | September 22, 2022 |
| Online Application Ends | November 18, 2022 |
| Receipt of Letters of Recommendation by Referees Closes | November 18, 2022 |
| Last Date of receipt of Physical Application | November 23, 2022 |
| Shortlisting Candidates for Written Test | November 26, 2022 |
| Writing test at 4 locations (Delhi, Calcutta, Mumbai, Chennai) | December 11, 2022 |
| Shortlisting candidates for Personal Interview | December 14, 2022 |
| Personal Interview at IIT Kanpur | January 01, 2023 |
| Selected Candidates for Admission | January 03, 2023 |
The candidates will be selected based on their performance in the written test and the personal interview.
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:
The candidates who hold a graduate or a postgraduate degree with 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA are eligible to apply for the PGDBA program at IIM Calcutta. IIM Calcutta PGDBA admission procedure includes the following stages:
| Admission Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Application Form | Interested candidates can fill out the application form available on the IIM Calcutta website. |
| PGDBA Admission Test | The applicants will have to appear for the PGDBA admission test conducted in 30 cities across India. |
| Personal Interview | The candidates will be shortlisted for the personal interview, which will be conducted in Bangalore, Calcutta, Mumbai, and New Delhi. |
| Merit list | The final merit list of the selected students will be prepared based on various parameters like the PGDBA admission test scores, Personal interview, Academic qualifications, and Work experience. |
| Events | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Start of Application Process | January 25, 2023 |
| Last Date for Application | March 02, 2023 |
| Downloading of Admit Card | March 10, 2023 |
| Mock test | March 16 - 17, 2023 |
| Admission Test (CBT) | March 26, 2023 |
| Release of Answer Key | March 29, 2023 |
| Answer Key Objection Management | March 30 - 31, 2023 |
| Intimation of CBT Result through Portal | April 05, 2023 |
| Intimation Interview details through Portal | April 12, 2023 |
| Personal Interview for Shortlisted Candidates | May 6 - 7, 2023 |
| Announcement of List of Selected Candidates | From may 17, 2023 |
| Closure of Admission Process | By June 2023 |
| Commencement of PGDBA Programme | July 17, 2023 |
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 2023 Admission Test Score | 45 |
| Personal Interview | 40 |
| Points for Class XII marks | 8 |
| Work Experience | 7 |
| Total | 100 |
The candidates who have a Master’s degree or a Postgraduate degree with First Class OR B.Com and CA with 50% marks OR 4-year Bachelor’s degree with 6.5 CGPA are eligible to apply for the PhD program at IIM Calcutta. They will also have to appear for CAT or other tests like GMAT/ GRE/ GATE/ NET/ JRF.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Application Process Starts | November 01, 2023 |
| Application Process Ends | January 31, 2023 |
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).
| Courses | Exams Accepted |
|---|---|
| MBA | CAT |
| MBAEx | GMAT |
| PGPEX-VLM | PGPEx-VLM Written Test |
| PGDBA | PGDBA Admission Test |
| PhD | CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE/ NET/ JRF. |
Ques. How can I get admission into IIM Calcutta for an MBA?
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 CAT cut-off of IIM Calcutta is overall 85 percentile. IIM Calcutta also considers the sectional cut-off which is 80 percentile for VARC and DILR and 75 percentile for QA.
Ques. How much does an MBA cost at IIM Calcutta?
Ans. The MBA fee at IIM Calcutta is INR 27,00,000 for 2 years.
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 for final selection.
Ques. Does IIM Calcutta accept any other exam than CAT for MBA admissions?
Ans. IIM Calcutta accepts admission only through the CAT exam. There is no other exam considered by IIM Calcutta for MBA admissions.
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.
Ques. Does IIM Calcutta accept CAT scores for Executive MBA?
Ans. No, IIM Calcutta only accepts GMAT scores for Executive MBA.
Ques. What is the validity of GMAT scores for Executive MBA at IIM Calcutta?
Ans. The GMAT should be taken within the last 35 months of filling out the application.
Ques. What is the average GMAT score for IIM Calcutta MBAEx?
Ans. There is no minimum GMAT score required for MBAEx admission at IIM Calcutta. The candidates are only required to provide a valid GMAT score.
Ques. Is there any entrance exam for Executive MBA at IIM Calcutta?
Ans. IIM Calcutta does not conduct any entrance examination for MBAEx but it does conduct an exam for PGPEX-VLM.
Ques. What is the course fee for Executive MBA at IIM Calcutta?
Ans. The course fee for MBAEx at IIM Calcutta is INR 31,00,000 for 1 year.
Ques. How many seats are there in PGDBA at IIM Calcutta?
Ans. The PGDBA program at IIM Calcutta offers 53 seats.
Ques. What are the fees for PGDBA at IIM Calcutta?
Ans. The PGDBA fee at IIM Calcutta is INR 25,00,000 for 2 years.
Ques. How can I get admission into PhD in IIM Calcutta?
Ans. The admission into the PhD program at IIM Calcutta is based on the scores of CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE/ NET/ JRF.
Ques. Who is eligible for IIM Calcutta PhD?
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 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.
Ques. How much is the PhD application fee?
Ans. The PhD application fee at IIM Calcutta is INR 1,000.
Ques. What is the validity period for the test scores for PhD admission at IIM Calcutta?
Ans. Any of the test scores being used for PhD admission should not be older than 2 years.
| COURSE | ADMISSION LINK |
|---|---|
| Executive MBA, M.Phil/Ph.D in Management, MBA/PGDM, | Admission Link |
For GEM, the CAT percentiles required to get an interview call from IIM Blackis, FMS, SP Jain, JBIMS, and MDI Gurgaon are
It’s important to know that these figures are based on trends and not on actual data so you will find exceptions everywhere. Moreover, it’s better you don’t waste time analyzing the CAT cutoff and start preparing for the same.
If you have a good 10th and 12th-grade point average but a gradual decrease in graduation, it will undoubtedly affect your admission if you do not have work experience.
Attempt to improve your CAT percentile. Having a round 99.86+ percentile, you may receive a call from both the new and old IIMs.
No, choosing FMS Delhi over IIMB or IIMC is definitely not a good decision as you will be missing out on so many opportunities. Some of them include
You won’t lose anything from joining IIMS over FMS.
These colleges don’t reveal the separate weightage break-up for work experience, test scores, and other such factors. For the final shortlist, institutes such as IIT KGP, IIM C, and ISI Kolkata take these factors into consideration along with your performance in the interview. These institutes assign a good volume of weightage to the entrance examination score. So, try to improve your test score as much as possible.
Your selection should be based on your profile, such as your work experience, industry, and, most importantly, what you hope to gain from the program. If you have 4-5 years of work experience, you can look at EPGP because they have gone through ISB and have capped the work experience of the candidates they accept.
The age range for IIMA is 5-20 years, so the learning will be unparalleled in terms of class discussions and peer group learning. If I recall correctly, IIM Calcutta has a lower batch strength, and the batch is slightly on the higher side of work experience.
Placements are good at all institutes, and your previous industry experience is important. This is something you cannot change and should accept, but you can look at how candidates in that sector have performed over time.
In terms of learning, you'll not find the variety you'll find at PGPX anywhere else. Make contact with both alumni and current students. Make an informed decision based on your motivation for enrolling in the program.
There is no concession for SC/ST students in IIM A, B and C. But this is not a major issue.
IIMs offer a lot of financial aid services to financially weak people. In some cases, the entire fee is paid by the college or some part. It depends on the judgment of the panel on the basis of your situation.
All IIMs offer educational loans at a relatively low interest rate. Banks usually consider IIM students as a profitable investment. So rather than worrying about the money, focus more on your goals.
Both IIM Bangalore and IIM Calcutta are excellent B Schools that give an edge to each other in almost every aspect. If ever you see someone choosing one over the other then it’s only because of his/her personal preference because they both are not lacking in any terms.
Yet if I had to name a few USPs of IIM Bangalore that make it a more coveted IIM than Calcutta, here are a few
IIM Bangalore Placement statistics
|
Particulars |
Statistics |
|
Number of Companies Participated |
137 |
|
Number of Offers |
662 |
|
No. of students |
524 |
|
Average package |
INR 33.82 LPA |
|
Median package |
INR 31.20 LPA |
|
Top Sector |
Management Consulting (42%) |
Yes, it is possible to reschedule an interview at IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta or any other IIM. If you can’t attend the interview, for some reason, you can write a mail and request them to give you another interview slot. You should explain the reason and attach proof with the mail. For example, if your semester examination dates are clashing with the interview date, you should attach the examination schedule with the mail.
For valid reasons, they agree to reschedule.
One of my friends had the absolute delight to appear for the PGDBA interview conducted by a multifaceted panel. He shared his interview experience which might help you a bit.
Before the interview began, he was taken for a Verification Round wherein, every detail of academics scores or other profile-related information was cross-checked on the IIMs format. Once they received an IIM-verified document they were escorted to the interview venue.
The interview room had 3 panels; one from each institute obviously.
They asked for his brief introduction first. On hearing about his interest in Data Analytics, panelists probed him further with questions like
They further asked him why he chose Analytics. He told them that the increasing demand for the same in Europe and China made him realize how much India lacks in this aspect and thus he wanted to invest his efforts in Data Analytics.
Next, he was tested on his knowledge of Statistics and Mathematics with questions like
The next panelist took the reins and gave him a problem from SPC quality control. He asked him how do you know that his process in electric bulb making is as per customer Norma and is statistically controlled. My friend was able to answer most of the questions confidently and even solved this problem through charts.
Lastly, he was asked about his extracurricular activities and hobbies. The discussion ended with him asking about GST and the difference between GST and previous tax. Even though he gave a common answer, he managed to convert the interview.
Both IIM Calcutta and IIM Kozhikode are top-notch management institutes in India. The majority of people claim that IIMC is better than IIMK just because it has a strong alumni connection and extremely experienced faculty.
But don’t make your decision solely based on this. Keep your aim in mind before deciding.
Choose IIM Calcutta if-
You want your personality to be developed to the maximum extent
You have a knack for Maths and Analytical Skills Development
Choose IIM Kozhikode if-
You want to be in the top 1% of the class
You prefer an institute with less dynamism
If you are average at Maths and Analytical Skills Development
The final decision is yours to make.
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