IIM Calcutta - Indian Institute of Management Joka Kolkata Answered Questions

IIM Calcutta is one of the top IIMs of India with a rank of 5 under the 'Management' category by NIRF. Getting admission to IIMC is competitive due to limited number of seats. The requirement for getting admission in its flagship programme i.e. MBA is qualifying CAT and fulfiling the eligibility requirements. The minimum aggregate required in graduation is 50%. Hence, aspirants scoring less than it will find it difficult even if they pass CAT. Aspirants have to pass every selection round for admission to MBA. Selected candidates have to further come for personal interview round. 

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:ParticularsMBA Placement Statistics (2022)MBA Placement Statistics (2023)MBA Placement Statistics (2024)the highest packageNAINR 94.82 LPA (International)INR 1.15 crore per annum (Domestic)INR 1.2 crore per annum Average packageINR 34.20 LPAINR 35.07 LPANAMedian packageINR 31.00 LPAINR 33.67 LPANAOffers made631573529Companies visited190+190194Placement rate100%100%100%Batch size465465464Note: 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.

Choosing between IIM Calcutta and IIM Indore for an MBA depends on your priorities. IIM Calcutta, part of the prestigious IIM trio, has a strong legacy and is particularly renowned for its finance and consulting placements. Its diverse network and international exposure through programs like the Global Immersion Program Top Best MBA Management (GIBS) give it an edge in global markets. IIM Indore, on the other hand, has gained prominence for its flexible curriculum and is strong in leadership training, though it is younger compared to IIM Calcutta.If global exposure, finance, and consulting are your key focus areas, IIM Calcutta might be the better choice due to its long-standing reputation and programs like GIBS that can open up international opportunities. However, if you're looking for innovation in management education with a modern approach, IIM Indore is also a solid contender.

Both IIM Lucknow and IIM Calcutta fee for MBA falls on a higher side. However comparing the two, we can know which one has a lower fee. Below is the fee for both the IIMs MBA courses:IIMsTotal Tuition FeeIIM Calcutta MBAINR 25 lakhIIM Lucknow MBAINR 7.60 lakh - INR 12.6 lakh

Yes, IIM Calcutta fee for MBA is high. The total tuition fee for IIMC MBA is INR 25 lakh. However, the placement opportunities have increased the ROI of MBA course. Students pursuing an MBA are offered highest package up to INR 1.2 crore per annum. Besides, students can also opt for scholarships available at IIM Calcutta. The scholarships are offered to deserving students on the basis of merit and other criteria as set by the sponsors.

Candidates who are selected for MBA course at IIM Calcutta have to pay an accepted fee on receiving the admission offer. The acceptance or the commitment fee for MBA is INR 2 lakh. Besides, candidates also need to pay other three installments to pay the complete MBA fee. The security deposit paid by the candidates at the time of admission is refunded on the completion of the course.

The cutoff for an MBA in IIM Calcutta varies each year depending on several factors including:Number of applicants: The more applicants, the higher the cutoff.Quality of applicants: The stronger the applicant pool, the higher the cutoff.Number of seats available: The fewer seats available, the higher the cutoff.Check below the Cuttoff list of IIM calcutta for recent years:Section202120222023Overall999999Quants999999VA-RC999999DI-LR999999

To study MBA at IIM Calcutta, CAT score is required. IIM Calcutta Cutoff is released every year as per the candidates' performace in CAT exam. IIM Calcutta CAT Cutoff 2024 has not yet been released. In 2023, the require CAT percentile to get MBA admission was 99, for the General AI category candidates. The CAT percentile has remained constant for the past 3 years. In 2024, the expected CAT Cutoff is 99-101.

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.

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.