IIM Calcutta Selection Criteria 2025-2027: Check CAT Cut Offs and PI Shortlisting Criteria
IIM Calcutta selection criteria 2025-2027 is same as previous year i.e 85 percentile in CAT 2024. Check here IIM Calcutta shortlisting criteria 2025-2027 which includes CAT weightage, composite score calculation and parameters for final selection.
IIM Calcutta selection criteria for MBA batch 2025-2027 has been announced. The admission policy for the upcoming batch is same as last year. As per the IIM Calcutta admission criteria 2025, the qualifying CAT 2024 cut off is 85 percentile for General Category. The Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) together had the weightage of 56 points for final selection to MBA course of IIM Calcutta.Weightage allotted to CAT exam score was 56 points for PI shortlisting and 30 points for final selection.
As per the IIM Calcutta Admission Policy 2025-2027, the academic eligibility criteria will be minimum 50 percent in graduation or equivalent (45 percent for SC/ST/PwD candidates). The WAT-PI round of IIM Calcutta will be held in February 2025 in online mode and the institute shortlists the candidates three weeks after CAT 2024 result announcement. This year, final CAT cut offs of IIM Calcutta is expected to be between 99-98 percentile. Read below, all about IIM Calcutta shortlisting criteria and admission process for MBA.
Q: How much percentile is a good score in CAT exam?
The CAT (Common Admission Test) is a highly competitive entrance exam for admission to various management programs offered by top business schools in India. The percentile score in CAT exam is based on the relative performance of the test taker compared to all the other test takers.
The cutoff percentile for admission to top business schools varies from year to year and also depends on factors such as the number of candidates, difficulty level of the exam, and the number of available seats. In general, a percentile score of 90 or above is considered a good score and can help you secure admission to some of the top business schools in India. However, to increase your chances of admission to the top-tier business schools, a percentile score of 95 or above is preferred.
Q: What is sectional cutoff in CAT exam?
Sectional cut off in CAT exam refers to the section wise percentiles required by the candidate for making it to the Personal Interview round of the IIMs or other top MBA colleges. The sectional cut offs are lower than overall cut offs of any institute. To understand better, check the table below for sectional CAT cut offs for IIM Ahmedabad:
Category | VARC percentile | DILR percentile | QA percentile | Overall percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
General | 70 | 70 | 70 | 80 |
NC-OBC-Transgender | 65 | 65 | 65 | 75 |
SC | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
ST | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
PwD (General, NC-OBC-cum-transgender, SC) | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
PwD (ST) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
For sectional cut offs of all IIMs, check this article – IIM shortlist and selection criteria
Q: How many questions should I solve to score 99 percentile in CAT exam?
IIM Calcutta Admission Process 2025-27
IIM Calcutta selection and admission process includes three stages:
- Shortlisting of candidates for PI on the basis of CAT score
- Conduct of PI in a number of cities or online
- Calculation of Composite Score for final selection
In the final round of IIM Calcutta admission process, candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their CAT score, PI performance, academic history, work experience and diversity. A Composite Score of each candidate will be calculated on the basis of these aspects following which final offers will be sent out to candidates.
CHECK: IIM Calcutta CAT cut off 2023/2022/2021/2020/2019/2018/2017
IIM Calcutta Selection Criteria 2025: Qualifying CAT Cut Off
Below table indicates category-wise qualifying CAT 2024 percentile needed to be eligible for PI round. The qualifying IIM Calcutta cut off percentiles 2024 are same as previous year.
| 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 |
45 |
45 |
45 |
55 |
The above mentioned IIM Calcutta cut off percentiles are the qualifying CAT cut offs for candidate shortlisting purpose. The actual cut off percentile will be known the time of shortlisting process. The final IIM Calcutta cut offs will be higher for each category, in the range of 98-100 percentile.
Q: What is the CAT cut off for IIM Lucknow?
Q: Are CAT cut offs announced along with the CAT result?
Q: What is the minimum percentile required for IIM Trichy?
IIM Trichy accepts minimum CAT percentile for shortlisting candidates for the Personal Interview round. For IIM Trichy MBA admission 2024, the estimated overall CAT cutoff for the General category students is 92 percentile. Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the section-wise minimum CAT percentile required for various categories:
Category | PVRC | PDILR | PQA | Overall percentile rank (PT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
General | 70 | 70 | 70 | 92 |
NC-OBC | 45 | 45 | 45 | 74 |
EWS | 40 | 40 | 40 | 70 |
SC | 35 | 35 | 35 | 54 |
ST | 25 | 25 | 32.5 | 40 |
DAP | 25 | 25 | 32.5 | 40 |
Q: What is the CAT cut off for IIM Ahmedabad?
Q: What are the qualifying CAT cutoffs for all the IIMs?
IIM Calcutta Selection Criteria 2025-27
Here's the table indicating parameters and points on the basis of which candidates will be shortlisted for the PI and WAT round:
| Parameters | Points |
|---|---|
| CAT 2024 score | 56 |
| Class 10 marks | 10 |
| Class 12 marks | 15 |
| Gender Diveristy | 4 |
| Total | 85 |
The IIM Calcutta composite Score cutoff will be announced after the PI round. Selection of the candidate will be calculated on the basis of points scored by candidates in the following aspects - Class 10 marks, Class 12 marks, Graduation score, WAT/PI, work experience and stream/gender diversity.
IIM Calcutta Shortlisting Criteria: Class 10 and Class 12 Score Weightage
| Class 10 Marks (in %) |
Points |
Class 12 Marks (in %) |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| More than 80 |
10 |
More than 80 |
15 |
| 75-80 |
8 |
75-80 |
12 |
| 70-75 |
6 |
70-75 |
9 |
| 65-70 |
4 |
65-70 |
6 |
| 60-65 |
2 |
60-65 |
3 |
| 60 |
0 |
60 |
0 |
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Predict IIM & Non IIM CallsIIM Calcutta Admission Criteria 2025: Points for Academic Diversity
Check below the table indicating points for academic diversity in graduation and post graduation.
| Course Stream |
Points for Academic Diversity |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's, Master’s or Integrated Master’s degree in engineering stream |
0 |
| Bachelor's degree in non-engineering stream |
4 |
| Dual bachelor’s degree in Law (e.g. BA LLB, BSc. LLB, B.Com LLB, BBA LLB). |
5 |
| Bachelor's degree in engineering stream and Masters in non-engineering stream |
2 |
| Bachelor's degree in non-engineering stream and Masters in non-engineering stream |
5 |
| Dual/Integrated degree in non-engineering stream |
5 |
| Dual/Integrated degree where Bachelors is engineering stream and Masters is non-engineering stream |
1 |
| CA/ICWA/CS or Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India (FIAI) without having a bachelor’s degree. |
5 |
| CA/ICWA/CS or Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India (FIAI) with a bachelor’s degree. |
6 |
| CA/ICWA/CS or Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India (FIAI) with or without a bachelor’s degree, and with Masters in non-engineering stream. |
6 |
| Integrated bachelor’s degree in Law and Masters in non-engineering stream. |
6 |
IIM Calcutta Composite Score Calculation 2025
The final selection will be based on the candidate's performance on the following parameters as per the IIM Calcutta shortlisting criteria. Also mentioned, are the weightage allotted to each parameter. A category-wise merit list will be prepared for IIM Calcutta admission. Check IIM Calcutta weightage and parameters below for reference:
| Components |
Weights |
|---|---|
| CAT score |
30 |
| Personal Interview (PI) |
48 |
| Written Ability Test (WAT) |
8 |
| Work Experience |
8 |
| Academic Diversity at Bachelor’s level for Non-Engineering degree |
6 |
| Total |
100 |
IIM Calcutta MBA Shorlisting Criteria: Points for Work Experience
For admissiion to IIM Calcutta weightage is given to work experience as well. The minimum work experience that will be taken into consideration is more than 12 months. Maximum points is allotted to work experience ranging from 31 to 36 months. The length of service will be calculated as on January 31, 2025.
| Months |
Points |
|---|---|
| Less than 12 months |
0 |
| 12 to 18 months |
2 |
| 19 to 24 months |
4 |
| 25 to 30 months |
6 |
| 31 to 36 months |
8 |
| 37 to 42 months |
6 |
| More than 48 months |
2 |
Candidates selected for admission to IIM Calcutta's MBA course will be intimated through email ID in April 2025. Selected candidates will be required to confirm their admission by sending across offer acceptance letter and offer acceptance fee (adjustable in the first instalment of tuition fee). Those who fail to confirm their admission in the stipulate time frame, will be rejected.
IIM Calcutta WAT- PI Shortlist Process 2025
IIM Calcutta MBA 2025 shortlisting willl beging with the release of PI form. Candidates who shall have selected IIM Calcutta in their CAT 2024 form, will be eligible to apply for WAT-PI participation on the basis of the qualifying IIM Calcutta CAT cut offs. The PI form will available at the institute website and can be accessed by using CAT 2024 user ID and email ID. Steps to apply:
- Go to IIM Calcutta website
- Click on the tab indicating MBA 2025-27 PI shortlist
- Enter CAT 2024 user ID and email ID to login
- Fill the form with relevant details
Those shortlisted on the basis of IIM Calcutta CAT cut off, will be informed about the interview schedule via email.
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Important FAQs Related to IIM Calcutta Admissions 2025
Q: What is the eligibility criteria for IIM Calcutta MBA admission?
A: Candidates who wish to get admission in IIM Calcutta must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate or equivalent CGPA (45 per cent for reserved categories) from a recognised university. They must have also obtained at least 85 percentile in CAT exam.
Q: What is the overall IIM Calcutta CAT cutoff for admissions?
A: Candidates must have obtained at least 85 percentile in CAT overall. The cutoff for candidates belonging to NC-OBC and EWS categories is 75 percentile. Candidates belonging to ST and PwD categories must have obtained at least 65 percentile, while the candidates belonging to SC category must have obtained at least 70 percentile to be eligible for admissions to IIM Calcutta.
Q: How will the IIM Calcutta composite score be calculated? What will it include?
A: The composite score for admissions to IIM Calcutta will be calculated on the basis of points scored by candidates in Class 10 marks, Class 12 marks, Graduation score, WAT/PI, work experience and stream/gender diversity.
Q: Will having a work experience improve my chances for admission to IIM Calcutta? I have a work experience of 2 years how many points can I get for it?
A: Yes, having a work experience will help you in gaining more points required for IIM Calcutta admissions. Having two years of work experience will get you 2 additional points as per the IIM Calcutta selection criteria 2025.
Q: What weightage does the PI and CAT score hold in the IIM Calcutta admission process?
A: In the IIM Calcutta admission process, the Personal Interview holds 48 points and CAT score holds 30 points of the overall composite score taken into consideration for final admission list.
Q: How will I know that I have been selected for IIM Calcutta admission?
A: Candidates who will be selected for admission to IIM Calcutta's MBA course will receive an email from the institute. They will have to confirm their admission by sending across offer acceptance letter and offer acceptance fee.
Q: What is the MBA fees at IIM Calcutta?
A: The total course fee of IIM Calcutta for a full-time MBA programme is INR 23 lakh which is to be paid semester-wise. The institute offers various scholarships to meritorious students. The fee is to be paid in instalments semester wise.
Q: How can I check the IIM Calcutta shortlisting status?
A: To check the shortlisting status visit the official website of IIM Calcutta and click on 'Shortlisted candidates for MBA' link. Login using the CAT 2024 registration ID and email ID and click on Submit. The status will appear on the screen.
Q: What does the IIM Calcutta admission criteria 2024 include?
A: The IIM Calcutta admission criteria 2024 include shortlisting on the basis of CAT score, Personal Interview and calculation of the final composite score. The composite score is calculated on various aspects.
Q: I have obtained 80 percent in Class 10 and 72 percent in Class 12? How many points will I get when calculating the composite score for IIM Calcutta admission?
A: Candidates who have obtained more than 80 percent in Class 10 will get ten points as per the IIM Calcutta selection process 2024. Students who scored between 75 per cent to 80 per cent will get eight points. Those who have scored 70% to 75% in Class 12 will get nine points. The highest point for Class 12 is 15 for those who have obtained more than 80 percent.
Q: Will IIM Calcutta conduct WAT-PI on campus or in online mode this year?
A: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, PI was conducted online in 2021 and 2022. WAT was scrapped due to the same reason. However, the institute conducted both WAT and PI both for 2023-25 and 2024-26 batches offline. For the 2025-2027 batch, the institute will conduct WAT and PI offline.
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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 req
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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:
Particulars | 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
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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:
| IIMs | Total Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| IIM Calcutta MBA | INR 25 lakh |
| IIM Lucknow MBA | INR 7.60 lakh - INR 12.6 lakh |
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The cutoff for an MBA in IIM Calcutta varies each year depending on several factors including:
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