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IIM Calcutta MBA Courses & Fees 2025: CAT Dates, Admission 2025, Cutoff & Eligibility

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IIM Calcutta MBA Eligibility & Highlights 2025

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  • Graduation score50%
    iconReturn on Investment
    Total Tuition Fees 25L
    Average Package 31.1L - 33.7L
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    Q:   Is Executive MBA from IIM Calcutta worth it?

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    IIM Kolkata is one of the top five Management institutes in the country as per NIRF 2023 rankings. It has been placed at fourth spot. The institute provide placements support to Executive MBA course candidates. Many top recruiters from different sectors such as Information Technology, Manufacturing, Telecom, Banking, participate in its placement drive. As per past years’ records, some of the top recruiters that made offers during IIM Calcutta Executive MBA placements were EY GDS, Infosys, HSBC, Accenture, and BCG. Read more about the course here.

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    Q:   What are the minimum eligibility criteria for admission at IIM Calcutta?

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    The course-wise minimum eligibility criteria for admission at IIM Calcutta is mentioned in the following table:

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    Bachelor's degree with a minimum aggregate of 50%

    Executive MBA/PGDM

    Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in any stream

    PhD

    Master's degree with a minimum 50% aggregate

    Certificate

    Graduation with at least 50% aggregate

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    Q:   How to get into IIM Calcutta Executive MBA?

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    IIM Calcutta E-MBA applications can be submitted online via the official website. Aspirants must check the eligibility criteria before applying. Candidates seeking admission to this course are selected based on multiple factors, including academic background, professional experience, GMAT score, performance in personal interview round, statement of purpose and recommendation letter. Candidates fulfilling all the criteria can get admission to the IIM Calcutta Ex MBA course.

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    Q:   Can I get admission in MBA at IIM Calcutta if my rank is between 90 and 95?

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    To get admission in MBA at IIM Calcutta, candidates must qualify the CAT exam and attain the required percentile. The IIM Calcutta CAT Cutoff 2023 (Overall) for the General AI Category candidates was 99. Therefore, it was not possible for candidate having cutoff percentile of 90-95 to get MBA at IIM Calcutta. 

    Among the OBC AI category candidates also, the Cutoff percentile to get MBA at IIM Calcutta was 99. Thus, there is a very rare of change of getting admission at IIM Calcutta at this score. 

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    Q:   What is estimated IIM Calcutta CAT Cutoff 2024?

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    IIM Calcutta CAT Cutoff 2024 will be released soon after the declaration of the CAT 2024 result. For the past 3 years, the CAT percentile cutoff has remained 99. Looking at the past years' trend, there is a high probability of the CAT percentile cutoff to fall between 99-101. 

    IIM Calcutta admission 2025 to MBA course is based on CAT 2024 scores followed by Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). Candidates must note that for admission to IIM Calcutta, they are required to meet both the overall CAT cut off percentile and also the sectional cut offs.

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    IIM Calcutta MBA Admission Dates 2025

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    19 Dec '24
    CAT 2024 result announcement
    5 Nov '24 - 24 Nov '24
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    Q:   How much is the application fee for MBA at IIM Calcutta?

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    For MBA at IIM Calcutta, aspirants need to complete CAT application process. To submit CAT application successfully, aspirants need to pay the required application fees. Mentioned below is the category-wise application fee for CAT exam:

    Category

    CAT Exam Fee

    General, EWS and NC-OBC

    INR 2,400

    SC, ST and PwD

    INR 1,200

     

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    Q:   Does IIM Calcutta offer MBA or PGDM?

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    Yes, IIM Calcutta offers a two-year residential MBA course in a full-time mode. The selection criteria for this course involve CAT registration, shortlisting based on CAT score, personal interview, writing ability test, points awarded for academic diversity at bachelor's or master's level, and work experience. Moreover, the institute also offers a two-year postgraduate Diploma in business analytics (PGDBA) course. It is a residential course. Candidates seeking admission to this course have to appear for the PGDBA entrance test.

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    Q:   What is the fee for MBA at IIM Calcutta?

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    IIM Calcutta MBA fee includes different components such as tuition fees, room rent charges (for the entire course duration), cost of course material, and economy airfare of study tours, organized by the institute. The fee is INR 25 lakh, including tuition fee and accommodation fees. Candidates have to pay some amount of this fee at the time of admission for seat confirmation as directed by the institute. Further, it must be noted that the fee mentioned here is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

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    Q:   How can I get admission in IIM, Calcutta to pursue MBA?

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    Candidates seeking admission to the MBA course need to visit the official website of the Common Admission Test (CAT) to apply online. Before applying, the aspirants must check the course-specific eligibility criteria. Candidates are shortlisted based on their CAT score and several stages of selection. Further, the final selection is done on the basis of CAT score, WAT-PI, academic performance, work experience, and gender diversity. Find below the steps involved in the IIM Calcutta MBA admission process:

    1. CAT registration
    2. Shortlisting candidates based on CAT score and invitation emails
    3. Shortlisted candidates replying for admission
    4. Selection rounds - WAT + PI
    5. Final admission list
    6. Fee payment for admission confirmation
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    Q:   What are the subjects included in the term-I of IIM Calcutta MBA course?

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    The subjects included in the first term of IIM Calcutta MBA programme are:

    • Corporate Financial Reporting & Analysis
    • Organisational Behavior
    • Marketing Management - I
    • Microeconomics
    • Statistics for Management
    • Indian Economic and Political History, Environment and Development
    • Qualifying Mathematics
    • Managerial Communication - I
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    IIM Calcutta MBA Cutoff

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    Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA) - IIM Calcutta : CAT percentile Cutoff (General-All India)
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    Overall99
    Quants99
    VA-RC99
    DI-LR99
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) - IIM Calcutta : CAT percentile Cutoff (General-All India)
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    Overall999999
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    Q:   Can I get admission to MBA at IIM Calcutta with 70% in class 12?

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    Yes, candidate can get into IIM Calcutta at 70% in Class 12. But mere 12th marks are not sufficient for MBA admission. Therefore, candidate must attain a really good score in CAT exam. IIM Calcutta CAT Cutoff 2024 has not yet been released. Looking at the Cutoff ranks for the past 3 years, the CAT Cutoff percentile is expected to be 99, for the General AI category candidates.

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    Q:   What is the CAT score required for IIM Calcutta?

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    The table given below mentions IIM Calcutta sectional and overall cutoff 2024 across all sections and categories:

    CategorySection - 1 (VARC)Section – II (DILR)Section – III (QA)Overall Percentile
    OPEN≥80≥80≥75≥85
    EWS≥70≥65≥65≥75
    NC-OBC≥70≥65≥65≥75
    SC≥65≥60≥60≥70
    ST≥55≥55≥55≥65
    PwD≥45≥45≥45≥55
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    IIM Calcutta MBA Curriculum

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    Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA)
    Master of Business Administration (MBA)

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    IIM Calcutta MBA Seats 2025

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    65
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    Q:   How many total seats are there in IIM Calcutta for MBA courses?

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    There are 65 seats for Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA) course of IIM Kolkata. There could be more number of seats for MBA programme as it is institute's flagship course. The institute follows seat reservation policy of the Government of India. In addition, it must be noted that the seat count mentioned here is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. However, it is subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

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    IIM Calcutta MBA Placements 2024

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    Q:   Does IIM Calcutta offer 100% placements to MBA students?

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    Yes, IIM Calcutta has a track record of 100% placements to its MBA students in the past three years. The key highlights of IIM Calcutta placements for the MBA Class of 2022, 2023 and 2024 are presented in the table below:

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    MBA Placement Statistics (2022)

    MBA Placement Statistics (2023)

    MBA Placement Statistics (2024)

    the highest package

    NA

    INR 94.82 LPA (International)

    INR 1.15 crore per annum (Domestic)

    INR 1.2 crore per annum 

    Average package

    INR 34.20 LPA

    INR 35.07 LPA

    NA

    Median package

    INR 31.00 LPA

    INR 33.67 LPA

    NA

    Offers made

    631

    573

    529

    Companies visited

    190+

    190

    194

    Placement rate

    100%

    100%

    100%

    Batch size

    465

    465

    464

    Note: The above-mentioned placement details for 2024 are taken from the media reports. These may vary once the final IIM Calcutta placement report 2024 is out.

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    Q:   How are the PGDBA placements at IIM Calcutta?

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    The highest and average package offered during IIM Calcutta PGDBA placements 2022 stood at INR 42.50 LPA and INR 29.71 LPA, respectively. The top recruiters during IIM Calcutta PGDBA placements 2022 included leading companies such as Adani Accenture and BCG. The key highlights of IIM Calcutta PGDBA placements 2022 are presented below:

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    PGDBA Placement Statistics (2022)

    Batch size

    62

    the highest package

    INR 42.50 LPA

    Average package

    INR 29.71 LPA

    Average package (experienced students)

    INR 29.95 LPA

    Average package (fresher students)

    INR 26.25 LPA

    Median package

    INR 28.00 LPA

    PPO conversion percentage

    77%

    Companies visited

    36

    New recruiters

    15

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    Q:   How many offers were made during the recent IIM Calcutta MBA placements?

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    As per the latest report, the participating recruiters provided a total of 529 job offers to the MBA batch 2024 at IIM Calcutta. Further, the trends witnessed during IIM Calcutta placements over the past three years with respect to the number of offers made are presented below:

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    MBA Placement Statistics (2022)

    MBA Placement Statistics (2023)

    MBA Placement Statistics (2024)

    Batch size

    465

    465

    464

    Offers made

    631

    573

    529

    Note: The number of offers made during MBA placements 2022 includes PPOs as well. However, this is not known for the offers made in 2023. Hence, it is not possible to conclude that the trend is improving, fluctuating or declining.

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    IIM Calcutta MBA Ranking 2024

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    Q:   What is the ranking of IIM Calcutta?

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     Some of the most recent rankings received by IIM Calcutta are listed below:

    Ranking Body

    Category

    Rank

    FT Global Rankings 2024

    India (MBA)

    4

    QS World University Rankings 2024

    Masters In Management

    50

    FT Global Rankings 2024

    Global (MBA)

    67

    QS World University Rankings 2024

    Masters In Business Analytics

    61-70

    Business Today 2023

    MBA

    1

    IIRF 2023

    Top MBA Colleges in India

    3

    Outlook I-Care Ranking 2023Top Public MBA Institutions

    3

    NIRF 2023

    Management

    4

    FT Global Rankings 2024

    Global MBA

    76

    For more information on this, please click here.

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    Q:   What is the NIRF ranking of IIM Calcutta in Management category?

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    National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024 rankings are out for different categories. In the Management category, IIM Calcutta has been ranked #5 in 2024. The institutes NIRF ranking has dropped in comparison to 2023, as the ranking has gone from #4 in 2023 to #5 in 2024. Further, many other ranking bodies have also ranked the institute in the category. Some of the ranking bodies are:

    • FT Global Rankings
    • Business Today
    • Outlook I-Care Rankings, etc.
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    Infrastructure: IIM Calcutta has a very good infrastructure available for the MBA course. The college campus had all the facilities for the interactive and better learning of the students. Wi-Fi, labs, library, canteen, sports, hostel, medical, etc. facilities were available for the students at this college.
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    Q:   Does IIM Calcutta offer scholarships?

    A: 
    Yes, IIM Calcutta offers scholarships to students who demonstrate academic excellence and financial need. The scholarships are funded by the institute, corporate sponsors, and alumni. There are a number of different scholarships available, each with its own eligibility criteria. Some of the scholarships offered by IIM Calcutta include: B. P. Poddar Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to students from economically backward sections of society. India Carbon Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated excellence in academics and extracurricular activities. TIL Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated excellence in the field of technology. Aditya Kashyap Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated excellence in the field of management.
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    IIM Calcutta MBA 2025 FAQs

    Q:   What are the stipends offered during IIM Calcutta PGDBA summer placements?

    A: 

    The highest, average and median stipend offered during IIM Calcutta PGDBA summer placements for the 2019-21 batch are presented below:

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    PGDBA Summer Placements Statistics (2019-21 Batch)

    the highest monthly stipend

    INR 2.00 lakh

    Average monthly stipend

    INR 1.38 lakh

    Median monthly stipend

    INR 1.25 lakh

    Further, an improving trend was witnessed in the highest, average and median stipend offered over the past three years during IIM Calcutta PGDBA summer placements, which is presented below:

    The stipend trends witnessed during IIM Calcutta PGDBA summer placements over the past three batches are presented below:

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    PGDBA Summer Placements Statistics (2017-19 Batch)

    PGDBA Summer Placements Statistics (2018-20 Batch)

    PGDBA Summer Placements Statistics (2019-21 Batch)

    the highest monthly stipend

    INR 1.40 lakh

    INR 1.72 lakh

    INR 2.00 lakh

    Average monthly stipend

    INR 1.13 lakh

    INR 1.33 lakh

    INR 1.38 lakh

    Median monthly stipend

    INR 1.11 lakh

    INR 1.25 lakh

    INR 1.25 lakh

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    Q:   What is the admission procedure for PGDBA IIMC?

    A: 
    Hi, you must have completed graduation/ post graduation or integrated master’s degree and secured minimum 60% marks or 6.5 out of 10 CGPA (55% for SC/ ST and Differently Abled category candidates or 6 out of 10 CGPA). Candidates appearing in final year can also apply on provisional basis. Shortlisted candidates will be called for written test based on marks obtained in graduation.
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    Q:   How can I prepare for admission at IIM Calcutta?

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    Admission to MBA at IIMs and several top Management colleges is through CAT. Candidates shall have a good preparation strategy to ace the exam to be eligible to apply at the Download MBA colleges in India. Some preparation tips for candidates preparing for CAT to seek admission at IIM Calcutta are as follows:

    Read books, editorials, newspapers, and journals to improve your vocabulary and reading skills. Check below section-wise questions and answers:

    Download4 href="https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/verbal-ability-reading-comprehension-varc-questions-with-answers-for-cat-blogId-121821">VARC questions with answers

    DI & LR questions with answers

    Download4 href="https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/data-interpretation-logical-reasoning-questions-for-cat-blogId-124153">DI3 Aptitude questions with answers

    Download4 more about the CAT preparation strategy.

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    Q:   What is the estimated CAT cutoff for top IIMs including IIM Calcutta?

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    CAT Exam is conducted for admission to IIMs for the MBA course, including IIM Calcutta admissions. The estimated final cutoffs are the basis on which the candidates are called for the interview round. Tabulated below are the estimated CAT 2023 cutoff percentiles for the General category for admission to top IIMs, including IIM Calcutta.

    IIMs

    CAT cutoffs 2023 (percentile)

    IIM Calcutta

    99

    IIM Ahmedabad

    99-100

    IIM Bangalore

    99-100

    IIM Indore

    97-98

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    Q:   When will CAT 2023 take place for admission to IIM Calcutta?

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    For admission to MBA (or PGP) 2024 batch at IIM Calcutta, the CAT test will be conducted on November 26, 2023. Aspirants of IIM Calcutta are required to appear for the exam in Computer Based Testing mode at the allotted test centres. CAT exam 2023 will be held in three slots:

    Morning slot: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

    Afternoon slot: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

    Evening slot: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

    Earlier, the CAT exam used to be of 180 minutes with 100 questions but in 2020, both exam duration and number of questions were reduced due to COVID-19 pandemic. Now, starting CAT 2022, the total number of questions stands at 66 as part of CAT pattern.

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    Q:   Is IIM Calcutta good for MBA courses?

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    MBA is the flagship programme of IIM Calcutta. As one of the popular IIMs of India, IIM Calcutta is a preferred college for MBA aspirants. Talking about placements,  IIM Calcutta recorded 100% placements during placement drive 2023-24. As per the media reports, the the highest package offered during IIM Calcutta placements 2024 stood at INR 1.2 crore per annum. Below are reviews of IIM Calcutta students:

     

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    Q:   Is it mandatory to meet the sectional cutoff in CAT for admission to IIM Calcutta?

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    Candidates seeking IIM Calcutta admission to MBA course must appear for CAT. It is mandatory for candidates to meet the sectional and overall CAT cutoff to be eligible for the Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds for final admission to IIM Calcutta. For IIM Calcutta cutoff for MBA admission, students need to meet both the overall CAT cut off percentile and the sectional cut offs. Candidates seeking admission to IIM Calcutta must score above the 90 percentile in CAT exam. IIM Calcutta does not release CAT cutoffs in the public domain and are exclusively accessible only via account login to candidates who have appeared for the exam. Therefore, the students must aim to score above 90 percentile.

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    Q:   What is the salary after MBA in IIM Calcutta?

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    IIM Calcutta placement 2023-24 was concluded with a 100% placement record. The highest package offered in the placement drive stood at INR 1.2 crore per annum. Thus, students after MBA from IIM Calcutta can accept a good placement drive. However, the placement offered changes every year based on the merit of the participants and upon the participating companies.

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    Q:   When will CAT 2023 result be declared for IIM Calcutta admission?

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    For admission to IIM Calcutta for the flagship MBA (or PGP) course, the result of CAT 2023 can be expected by the last week of December 2023 (If the CAT conducting body follows the trend as in 2022). However, if the trend is not followed, the same will most probably be out by the first week of January 2024. After the release of result, the exam takers will be able to download their CAT scorecards from the official website using their login credentials for IIM Calcutta admission.

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    Q:   What is the estimated IIM Calcutta CAT cutoff?

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    IIM Calcutta aspirants must know that the final CAT cutoff is always higher than the qualifying cutoff. Also, IIMs accept both sectional and overall cutoff for admission. The following table mentions the qualifying IIM Calcutta cutoff 2024 across all sections and categories:
    CategorySection - 1 (VARC)Section – II (DILR)Section – III (QA)Overall Percentile
    OPEN≥80≥80≥75≥85
    EWS≥70≥65≥65≥75
    NC-OBC≥70≥65≥65≥75
    SC≥65≥60≥60≥70
    ST≥55≥55≥55≥65
    PwD≥45≥45≥45≥55
     
     
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    Q:   Are CAT 2023 dates out for admission to IIM Calcutta?

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    Yes, CAT 2023 dates for admission to IIM Calcutta are out. To apply for the CAT exam, candidates are required to create an account, fill the CAT registration form and pay the exam application fee. The 2023 CAT form have to be submitted by a certain deadline after which no application will be accepted. For 2023 CAT exam, CAT registration will go on between Aug 2 and Sep 20. The exam will be conducted on November 26, 2023. Students are required to appear for the CAT 2023 exam in Computer Based Testing mode at allotted test centres. CAT exam 2023 for IIM Calcutta admission will be held in three slots. These are as follows:

    Morning slot: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

    Afternoon slot: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

    Evening slot: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

    Candidates who are willing to get into IIM Calcutta must mention the college name and course preference in their CAT application form to get a call (provided the student gets a valid score in the exam).

    Yes, CAT 2023 dates for admission to IIM Calcutta are out. To apply for the CAT exam, candidates are required to create an account, fill the CAT registration form and pay the exam application fee. The 2023 CAT form have to be submitted by a certain deadline after which no application will be accepted. For 2023 CAT exam, CAT registration will go on between Aug 2 and Sep 13. The exam will be conducted on November 26, 2023. Students are required to appear for the CAT 2023 exam in Computer Based Testing mode at allotted test centres. CAT exam 2023 for IIM Calcutta admission will be held in three slots. These are as follows:

    • Morning slot: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
    • Afternoon slot: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
    • Evening slot: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

    Candidates who are willing to get into IIM Calcutta must mention the college name and course preference in their CAT application form to get a call (provided the student gets a valid score in the exam).

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    Q:   What is the average package offered to PGDBA students at IIM Calcutta?

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    The overall and batch-wise IIM Calcutta average package offered to PGDBA batch 2022 are presented below:

    Particulars

    PGDBA Placement Statistics (2022)

    Average package

    INR 29.71 LPA

    Average package (experienced students)

    INR 29.95 LPA

    Average package (fresher students)

    INR 26.25 LPA

    Top 20 percentile average package

    INR 39.7 LPA

    Top 30 percentile average package

    INR 36.2 LPA

    Top 50 percentile average package

    INR 33.1 LPA

    Top 70 percentile average package

    INR 31.5 LPA

    Further, an improving trend was witnessed in the average package offered over the past three years during IIM Calcutta PGDBA placements, which is presented below:

    The average salary trends witnessed during IIM Calcutta PGDBA placements over the past three years are presented below:

    Particulars

    PGDBA Placement Statistics (2020)

    PGDBA Placement Statistics (2021)

    PGDBA Placement Statistics (2022)

    Overall average package

    INR 26.31 LPA

    INR 26.35 LPA

    INR 29.71 LPA

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    Q:   How can I apply for IIM Calcutta?

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    Candidates seeking admission to MBA at IIM Calcutta are required to apply via CAT. Aspirants must check the eligibility requirements before registration. To know steps to apply, application fee, and more, aspirants can check CAT Registration Process.

    Moreover, for other courses, candidates may have to apply through the institute's official website. The step-by-step process for form filling is as follows:

    Step 1: Visit the official website of IIM Calcutta.

    Step 2: Click on 'Apply'.

    Step 3: Fill out the required details, such as name, email ID, etc.

    Step 4: Upload the required documents.

    Step 5: Payment of the application fee.

    NOTE: The steps mentioned here present a generic representation of the process.

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