What CAT percentile do I require to get calls from IIM Blackis, FMS, SP Jain, JBIMS and MDI Gurgaon?

For GEM, the CAT percentiles required to get an interview call from IIM Blackis, FMS, SP Jain, JBIMS, and MDI Gurgaon are ABC and FMS: Both institutes required nothing less than 99.5. Those who get admission at a lesser percentile, usually don’t belong to the GEM category. There are many who don’t even get a call with 99.3. So to stay on the safer side, go for nothing less than 99.5. IIM Indore and Kozhikode: Both the institutes require percentiles around 97.5 for an interview call SPJIMR: This Institute has unique selection criteria under which CAT is given less value and calls are issued on the basis of the candidate's profile. The CAT percentile required in this case is less than the normal if you have a good academic profile along with work experience, MDI: This institute issues calls around the 96% mark. 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.

How is IIM Calcutta for the advanced program in data science, 1 year certification course? Is it better than the ISB Hyderabad course and IIITB PGD in data analytics?

In my opinion, the IIM APDS is just an average course. ISB Hyderabad course is much better. It’s better to do Data Science courses from technical universities rather than Management colleges like IIM. Also, the IIM APDS course is quite expensive and more like a BA course than Data Science. It focuses more on Business Mathematics/ Business case study discussion than how to explore a data set. ISBs course best among these courses because it has all the things that are required: Brand Faculty Industry Connect Curriculum Alumni Also this course has more time for all the subjects and capstone projects too. The only drawback is the high fees.

What is the worst thing about IIM Calcutta?

One lesser-known fact about IIM Calcutta is the unhygienic conditions caused by the dirty lakes surrounding it. Mostly this truth is underestimated. But the reality is the pictures of the lakes at IIM Calcutta are misleading. They are nothing near surreal or beautiful. If anything they are the brooding ground of mosquitoes. Snakes and other poisonous creatures are also present here. Anyone who comes in contact with its water is bound to get skin infection or other ailments. These lakes have been used as a marketing element for IIM Calcutta and it’s shocking that people believe such lies.

Are the job profiles offered at MDI Gurgaon on par with IIMs like LIK, not ABC? How much effort does one have to put into his future to get on par with the IIM graduates if one graduate from there?

IIML is clearly superior to MDI in non-marketing specializations in terms of placement. However, IIM I, K, and MDI are generally equal in terms of placements, except for a few banks that specifically seek out the IIM tag at I&K. If you work equally hard at either campus and all other operational factors are constant, you will likely end up in a similar position whether you choose MDI or I or K. However, as mentioned before, IIML still has the edge and requires more effort if you're in the finance or consulting field. If you're interested in MDI, it's worth noting that recent placement reports show more and more prestigious finance and consulting companies are visiting the campus. This has helped MDI deliver well-rounded placements. So, if you're willing to put in the work, MDI could be a good option for you.

I’m a fresher. I have converted FMS Delhi. Got waitlisted at C with a bleak chance. Should I retry CAT for IIM Ahmedabad Calcutta or stick to FMS?

The overall rankings of FMS Delhi and IIM A/C are comparable (IIM A & C rank better than FMS in terms of placements and college life though). FMS has its own set of advantages, such as the best ROI in India and placements in the core Finance domain, among many others. You must have performed exceptionally well on CAT 201 to receive a call from FMS. Asking yourself the following questions will help you retake the CAT. What do you hope to gain from your post-graduation experience? Start a career at a high salary, get a brand name, or develop your own personality by staying and studying with the industrys best minds. Which field do you want to begin your career in? Consulting/core finance/marketing, for example. Are you willing to invest a year of your life to prepare for the CAT again, and are you confident of scoring 99+ percentile in 2019? The maximum amount of money you can afford to pay in fees.

Does it make sense going for a 2-year MBA from IIM-Ahmedabad/Calcutta at 29 years of age?

The answer to your question depends on the reason why you are willing to pursue an MBA and if the reason is strong enough to go for an MBA at the age of 29 years. See, age should never be a restricting factor especially when it comes to education. But your purpose should be well-defined and crystal clear. Pursuing MBA vaguely just to venture on new opportunities or career options might do you more harm than good. So the primary step in deciding if an MBA at 29 is good or not is to analyze your purpose. If you are changing streams for instance moving to Finance or MC, you need to know that your pay scale might see a new low. I have another suggestion for you. Why don’t you compare the two programs; Regular 2-year MBA Executive MBA 1-year program Compare the curriculum and prospects of these two programs. The reason why I suggested to you research the Executive program is that many experienced professionals (almost 95%) prefer the Executive program over the regular program. It suits their needs better. The 2-year program is suitable only if you are looking for an internship and I Don't think that is the case for you. Moreover, if you consider the major aspects like classroom experience, rigor and placements, the Executive program is far more a viable option in your case. It will also allow you to reap the maximum benefits in less time. So do your part of the research and make an informed decision.

I had a one backlog in graduation (cleared); will I get rejected in the IIM Calcutta interview?

No, IIM Calcutta does not usually reject you just because of a backlog in graduation provided that you have cleared it. Majority of the batch consists of students from top colleges like IIT,NIT,BIT, DTU, etc. Its very common for a large number of students if these colleges have at least one backlog. I have seen many cases where people receive calls from IIM Calcutta despite having repeated most of their courses. So no, a single backlog will not be a hindrance for your call from IIM Calcutta.

Can I make it to IIM A B or C if my 10 score is 93, 12 is 82 and grade is 73 and from a tier 3 college?

Your question basically means what criteria are required to get into IIM A B or C. The table below has summarized the different parameters that decide your eligibility for admission into IIM ABC. Particulars IIM Calcutta IIM Ahmedabad IIM Bangalore Academics Shortlisting-40% Final Selection-0% Shortlisting-30% Final Selection-15% Shortlisting-50% Final Selection-25% Worl Experience 8% (final selection) 5% (shortlisting) 8% (shortlisting) 10% (final selection) Gender/Academic Diversity 4% (shortlisting) 4% (final selection) 2% (shortlisting) Non-Engineers can get a call with low percentile also Now considering your profile, you need the following CAT score to get into IIM A B C IIM Ahmedabad: If you are a non-engineer you will get a call easily but if you are an engineer you will need work experience and at least 99.5+CAT score IIM Bangalore: You will need work experience to compensate for poor academic record or at least 100 percentile to get a call IIM Calcutta: you will need 98.8+ if you are a girl. For boys, it is around 99.6+.

After IIM Calcutta was started next IIM should have been started in Bombay which is Commercial capital of India but why it has been started in Ahmedabad?

The first two IIMs were supposed to be in Mumbai and Calcutta. While the land and approvals for Calcutta came relatively easily, the then-Mumbai state government refused to allot land for an IIM in Mumbai and acted rather casually. Meanwhile, Vikram Sarabhai, the driving force behind the IIMs concept, was eager to get the IIMs up and running as soon as possible. He was well known for his extensive business and political connections, but his entire industrial and research infrastructure was in Ahmedabad (in the then-newly created state of Gujarat). Vikram Sarabhai was so eager to get the IIM started in western India (one in the east and one in the west was the initial logic, which was followed by one in the south and one in the north as well) that he pulled all the strings for an IIM in Ahmedabad. For the first few years, IIMA was based in Vikram Sarabhais personal bungalow in Ahmedabads Shahi Baug area. He was also the driving force behind the recruitment of other IIMA legends, including Louis Kahn for the architectural plan, Kastoorbhai Lalbhai of Arvind Mills for the donation of all land for the campus, and the mesmerizing Ravi J. Matthai, the institutes first full-time director.

How much minimum CAT percentile do I need to get IIM Calcutta or IIM Lucknow if I have Xth 93, XIIth 73, and BTech 70, without any work experience?

Your graduation score is a bit low but it depends on your institute too. If you are from a top college, then this score will be considered pretty good. Moreover, past academics are not the only deciding factor when it comes to admission to IIMs. You do have decent changes if selection viewing your overall profile. As for the CAT Score, don’t set a fixed target and just aim for as high as you can. The cutoffs keep changing depending on various factors so what should remain constant are your efforts. Additionally, preparing for the interview is very crucial because it determines your chances of admission.

IIM Calcutta: Placements 2024, Fees, Shortlist, Courses, Cutoff, Admission, Ranking

Q: What is the eligibility for ST/ SC candidates for admission into IIM Calcutta MBA?

The ST/ SC/ PWD candidates should have a bachelors degree with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks to be eligible for applying to IIM Calcutta MBA.

IIM Calcutta - Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta is one of the top and oldest IIMs in the Country. IIM Calcutta is renowned for pioneering education in the finance sector. IIM Calcutta is known for its 2-year flagship MBA program, which accepts admission through CAT. IIM Calcutta cut off is 85 percentile, however candidates scoring 96-99 percentile or higher are considered for admission.

IIM Calcutta MBA fees is 27 lakh for 2 years, whereas IIM Calcutta highest package for the 2024 batch stood at INR 1.2 Cr. IIM Calcutta was ranked 3rd by IIRF 2024. The Institute is also ranked 67^th by FT Global MBA 2024 Rankings.

At IIM Calcutta, a total of 931 general category candidates selected for WAT/PI, the Composite Score for WAT/PI shortlist was 52.7. The Lowest Composite Score was recorded at 51.8.

Table of Content

IIM Calcutta Highlights
IIM Calcutta Important Dates 2024
IIM Calcutta Fees
IIM Calcutta Courses
IIM Calcutta Admission 2024
IIM Calcutta Admission Stories
IIM Calcutta Cut-off 2024
IIM Calcutta Placement 2024
IIM Calcutta Ranking 2024
IIM Calcutta Vs IIM Ahmedabad Vs IIM Bangalore
Life at IIM Calcutta
IIM Calcutta FAQs

IIM Calcutta Highlights

Particulars	Statistics
Established Year	1961
Campus Size	135 acres
Students Intake	480
MBA Fees	INR 27 Lakhs
NIRF Ranking 2023	4
Number of Courses	8
Total Faculty	81
Scholarship	Need-based financial assistance available
Highest Package	INR 1.2 Cr (2024)
Top Recruiters	Adobe, Flipkart, Amazon, BCG, Goldman Sachs, etc

IIM Calcutta

IIM Calcutta Important Dates 2024

MBA
Shortlist Announcement for WAT-PI	January 9, 2024
WAT-PI Round starts	February 2024 (Tentative)
Final Admission Offer	April 28, 2024 (Tentative)

MBA-Ex
Events	Dates (First Round)	Dates (2nd Round)	Dates (3rd Round)
Dates for Downloading the Application Form and Applying Online	June 30, 2023 - August 17, 2023	August 18, 2023 - October 12, 2023	October 13, 2023 - November 23, 2023
Submission of duly completed application form	August 17, 2023	October 12, 2023	November 23, 2023
Interview of Shortlisted candidates	September 02 - 03, 2023	November 04 - 05, 2023	December 09 - 10, 2023

PGDBA
Application Starts On	January 05, 2024
Application Deadline	February 10, 2024
PGDBA Computer Based Test	March 17, 2024
Result Publication of PGDBA CBT	April 03 - 04, 2024
Interview (Stage-II) Call Intimation through Admission Portal	April 11, 2024
Personal Interview Round	April 27 - 28, 2024
Announcemnet of Merit List based on PI results	May 14, 2024
Formal Registration with PGDBA Program	July 10, 2024

IIM Calcutta Fees 2024

Courses	Fees
MBA	INR 27,00,000 (2 years)
MBAEx	INR 31,00,000 (1 year)
PGDBA	INR 25,00,000 (2 years)

IIM Calcutta Courses 2024

IIM Calcutta Fees is INR 27 Lakhs for MBA Program, previous year the Institute charged INR 23 Lakhs for the same. IIM Calcutta also offers MBAEx, PhD and various PG Programs.

Courses	Program Details
MBA	Intake: 480 Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks. Selection Criteria: CAT + WAT + Personal Interview
MBAEx	Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of work experience. Selection Criteria: GMAT + Personal Interview
PGDBA	Intake: 53 Eligibility: Graduate/ Postgraduate degree with 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA. Selection Criteria: Admission Test + Personal Interview

Check: IIM Calcutta Courses & Fees

IIM Calcutta Admission 2024

IIM Calcutta MBA admissions include 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.

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The following data represents the admission stats for the MBA batch of 2023-25:

Category	Sanctioned Intake	No. of Shortlisted Candidates	Composite Score for WAT/PI Shortlist	Lowest Composite Score
General	233	931	52.7	51.8
EWS	9	63	48.1	48.7
NC - OBC	130	409	45.4	39.7
SC	72	418	39	39.6
ST	105	222	33.3	34.9

IIM Calcutta Admission Stories

IIM Calcutta Admission for MBA is done on the basis of CAT scores followed by Personal Interview. Given below are some Admission Stories from IIM Calcutta students for you to prepare for MBA Admission.

Admission Story	Work Experience	CAT Percentile
Aditya Srinivas G	Capgemini - 2 Years; Oyo - 1 Year; IPAC - 1 Year	99.79
Ravindra Khudania	JP Morgan, Tech Mahindra, Oracle - Software Engineer	98
Alankrit Srivastava	Samsung R&D Institute - Software Development	99.69
Bharadwaaj Manchala	Steel Authority of India Limited - 2 Years, 9 Months	96
Ankit Jalgaonkar	Fresher	99.82

Check: IIM Calcutta Admission Process

IIM Calcutta Cut-off 2024

IIM Calcutta MBA Cutoff is 85 Percentile but to get a call from the Institute, one should have a percentile above 99. The Expected GMAT cutoff is 728 for IIM Calcutta. IIM Calcutta cut-off for all the categories is mentioned below:

Category	Overall Percentile	VARC	DILR	QA
General	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

IIM Calcutta Placements 2024

IIM Calcutta concluded its 2024 placement drive and has recorded 100% placements with 529 offers which was offered by 194 recruiters. The following table represents the 2023 placeement report:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
Placement Percentage	100%
Number of Students Participated	464
Number of Placement Offers	529
Highest Package	INR 1.2 Cr
Major Sector	consulting (31.6%)
Number of Recruiters Participated	194
Top Recruiters	Accenture, Deloitte, KPMG, Bain & Company, Mc Kisney, Goldman Sachs etc

IIM Calcutta placement statistics for the last 3 years are mentioned in the table below:

Year	Average CTC	Median CTC
2023	INR 35.07 LPA	INR 33.67 LPA
2022	INR 34.20 LPA	INR 31 LPA
2021	INR 29.28 LPA	INR 27.67 LPA
2020	INR 27.8 LPA	INR 25.1 LPA

Check: IIM Calcutta detailed Placement Report

IIM Calcutta Ranking 2024

IIM Calcutta was ranked 4th by NIRF 2023, among the top management institutes in India. IIM Calcutta has been ranked by many other ranking bodies, which are mentioned in the table below:

Ranking Body	Year	Category	Rank
FT Global MBA Ranking	2024	MBA	67
QS World University Global MBA Rankings	2024	Management	59
IIRF	2024	Top Govt. B-School	3
NIRF	2023	Management	4
IIRF	2023	Top Govt. B-School	3
Financial Times	2023	Masters in Management (MIM)	60
QS Ranking	2023	QS Masters in Management (MIM)	51
BT-MDRA	2023	Best B-School Survey	1
Business Today	2023	Executive MBA Ranking (EPBM)	4
Business Today	2023	1-year MBA Ranking (MBAEx)	4

IIM Calcutta Vs IIM Ahmedabad Vs IIM Bangalore

The following table represents the comparison between IIM Calcutta Vs IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Bangalore:

College	IIM-Calcutta	IIM-Ahmedabad	IIM-Bangalore
Established	1961	1961	1973
Batch Size	465 (35% Female, 65% Male)	450 (33.5% Woman, 35% freshers)	480 (142 Female, 338 Male)
Campus area	135 acre	102 acre	100 acre
City	The campus is located far away from the city so the students have limited access to the city. The weather of the city is extremely hot and humid.	The weather during the summers may get unbearable (since there’s no AC in some of the hostels)	Bengaluru is the startup hub of India. The campus is located in the heart of the city which gives the students a chance to explore the city and network.
Curriculum	core courses in the first year and elective courses in the second. The curriculum is also known to be more intense quantitatively	All courses are mandatory in the first year and the second year has all the elective courses.	IIM B offers a choice of 3 elective courses in the first year itself to prepare the students for the summer placements.
Specialization	Consulting (32%), Finance (17%) and General Management (16%)	Consulting (46%), Finance (16%) and Marketing (9.5%)	Consulting (36%), Product management (17%) and Finance (14%)
Culture	IIM- C has a complete opposite culture of homogeneity. Across the 3 IIMs, the closest knit family is that IIMC. IIMC is a classic example of common misery being the best binder of people. They are located outside the city, the climate is difficult, education is tough. This torrid environment of C brings in a culture of togetherness within C-ites.	IIMA is the perfect median between the other 2- it has a culture of clusters. IIMA people are not just achievers, but toppers throughout their lives, a trait that adds insecurity. This is why IIMA people have a very strong and lasting bond with a small group of people.	IIMB has a culture of heterogeneity. At B, each individual is an achiever by themselves. Unlike C, where students grow their social capital, at B, each student explores his/her individuality. There is no cluster of the students across any hostel block or class section. Each one is each one.
Dual degree	IIM C offers a double degree in association with ESCP Europe. Full placement support is offered to students opting for the dual degree by the institutes.	IIM Ahmedabad has double-degree programme agreement with about six International schools such as ESSEC Business School, HEC, University of Bocconi	IIM Bangalore has double-degree programme agreement with about three International schools such as ESCP Europe Business School), Bocconi University and Hitotsubashi University Business School

Life at IIM Calcutta

IIM Calcutta campus provides a world-class infrastructure and academic buildings including classrooms of different sizes and seating capacities, group study areas, conference rooms, lounges, a library, and offices for faculty and staff.

IIM Calcutta campus offers on-campus accommodation for its students enrolled in the residential programs. There are 3 major hostels, the Old hostel, the White hostel, and the New hostel. There are 2 new newly build hostels with international standards. It has spacious rooms with french windows, opening into a spacious balcony, giving a feeling of luxury and comfort. All the hostels include common rooms, games rooms, and courts for various sports in all hostels, where the students can relax after a hectic day. It is a common sight to find students working at night in the hostel common rooms.

Each hostel has its own life and culture. There are always some or the other events going on within the hostels like inter-hostel sports competitions, festivals, pujas celebrations, food festivals, etc. The hostel life at IIM Calcutta offers the students to interact with peers and participate in cultural, community, and sports activities.

IIM Calcutta Campus

IIM Calcutta Campus

IIM Calcutta FAQs

Ques. What is the eligibility for ST/ SC candidates for admission into IIM Calcutta MBA?

Ans. The ST/ SC/ PWD candidates should have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks to be eligible for applying to IIM Calcutta MBA.

Ques. What are the documents required while applying for MBA-Ex at IIM Calcutta?

Ans. The documents that need to be sent while applying for MBA-Ex at IIM Calcutta include

Duly filled application form.
Application fee paid by demand draft/ cheque
GMAT scorecard
Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
Marksheets of degrees obtained (scanned and self-attested)
Statement of Purpose
Two Letters of recommendation

Ques. What is the minimum GMAT score required to apply for the MBA-EX at IIM Calcutta?

Ans. There is no minimum GMAT score required for MBA-Ex. The candidates are just expected to have a valid GMAT score.

Ques. Is there an age limit to apply for MBA-Ex at IIM Calcutta?

Ans. No, there is no upper age limit to apply for MBA-Ex at IIM Calcutta.

Ques. Does IIM Calcutta offer any scholarships to MBA-Ex students?

Ans. As of now, there is no scholarship available for MBA-Ex students, but the institute can support the students in getting educational loans from the bank.

Ques. Does IIM Calcutta offer placement to MBA-Ex students?

Ans. Yes, IIM Calcutta offers placement to MBA-Ex students, except for those who have been sponsored by the companies.

Ques. Do IIM Calcutta provide accommodation to MBAEx students?

Ans. Yes. IIM Calcutta provides accommodations to MBAEx students with and without family. There are single rooms for students without family that includes facilities like A/C, intercom, washing machine, fridge, TV, and microwave. There is limited accommodation for students with family, and it includes Kitchen, bathroom, fridge, TV, A/C, washing machine, intercom, microwave oven, wifi, etc.

Ques, Will the MBA-Ex program at IIM Calcutta provide specializations in functional disciplines like Finance, Marketing, Operations, etc?

Ans. The MBAEx program at IIM Calcutta is a general management program, so the students do not have the option to choose a specialization. But the MBA-Ex students will have to take 15 elective courses during the course which will cover all major functional disciplines.

Ques, What is the minimum salary for IIM Calcutta?

Ans. The minimum salary of IIM Calcutta is INR 33.67 LPA, based on the 2023 placement data.

Ques. What is the IIM Calcutta fees for 2 years?

Ans. The MBA fees at IIM Calcutta is INR 27,00,000 for 2 years.

Ques. Is there 100% placement in IIM Calcutta?

Ans. Yes, IIM Calcutta has been consistently showing 100% placement record.

Ques. What is MBAEx in IIM Calcutta?

Ans. MBAEx is a one year full-time residentile program meant for executives, who have a work experience of more than 5 years.

Ques. What is the difference between MBA and MBAEx?

Ans. MBA is a full-time 2 year program in management for candidates with or without work experience. Whereas MBAEx is a 1 year program in management for candidates who have a work experience of more than 5 years.

Ques. What is the highest package of IIM Calcutta MBAEx?

Ans. The highest package of MBAEx program at IIM Calcutta was INR 78.17 LPA in 2023 placement drive.

Ques. What is the course fee for Executive MBA at IIM Calcutta?

Ans. The MBAEx fee at IIM Calcutta is INR 31,00,000 for 1 year duration.

Ques. What is the salary after Executive MBA in IIM Calcutta?

Ans. The average salary of IIM Calcutta Executive MBA students in the 2023 placement drive was INR 30.90 LPA and the highest salary can go upto INR 78.17 LPA.

Ques. How is the placement of PGDBA at IIM Calcutta?

Ans. During the placement of the 6th batch of PGDBA, a total of 36 companies participated and made offers a batch of 62 students. The average package witnessed was INR 29.71 LPA and the highest package was INR 42.50 LPA.

Ques. How many seats are there in PGDBA at IIM Calcutta?

Ans. The PGDBA program at IIM Calcutta offers 53 seats.

Ques. What is the fees for PGDBA at IIM Calcutta?

Ans. The PGDBA fees at IIM Calcutta is INR 25,00,000 for 2 years.

Ques. What is the highest package of PGDBA at IIM Calcutta?

Ans. The highest package for the 6th batch of PGDBA program at IIM Calcutta stood at INR 42.50 LPA.

Ques. How much stipend does IIM Calcutta give to PhD students?

Ans. The PhD students in IIM Calcutta recieve a stipend of INR 30,000 per month and goes up to INR 35,000 per month. In addition, each student can avail the student development grants of up to INR 65,000 for the first year of study, and of up to INR 25,000 per year for subsequent years. Also they can avail an extra fund of upto INR 50,000 for field research.

Ques. Who is apply for IIM Calcutta PhD program?

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. I am a final year engineering student. Can I apply for PhD in IIM Calcutta?

Ans. Yes, the candidate who have completed or are in the final year of of the 4-year Bachelors degree with 6.5 CGPA are eligible for the PhD program at IIM Calcutta.

Ques. What are the areas of specialization offered for PhD in IIM Calcutta?

Ans. The areas of specialization offered in PhD are as follows:

Economics
Finance & Control
Marketing
Human Resource Management
Operations Management
Organizational Behavior
Public Policy and Management
Strategic management

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.

Ques. Is there any age limit for PhD admission at IIM Calcutta?

Ans. No, there is no upper age limit for PhD admission at IIM Calcutta.

Ques. What is the average batch strength of IIM Calcutta MBA program?

Ans. The MBA batch intake for the 2023 is 480 students.

Ques. Is it possible to reschedule an interview of IIM Calcutta?

Ans. 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 letter and request them to give you another interview slot. You should explain the reason.

Ques. What is the benefit of International Exchange program at IIM Calcutta?

Ans. IIM Calcutta and ESCP Europe (one of the partner institutions from France) have signed a comprehensive agreement and since then the two institutes have developed a strong student exchange programme through fruitful collaboration. IIMC PGDM students enrolled in the dual degree programme will be awarded a dual degree provided they have fulfilled all the requirements including 8-10 weeks internship.

Ques. How is the campus life at IIM Calcutta?

Ans. The lush green and seven lakes make the IIM Calcutta campus picturesque and well endowed. Located in Joka, the institute offers a conducive environment which is a linchpin for intellectual and personal growth of the students as a close-knit community. IIM Calcutta’s academic and administrative buildings provide advanced classrooms of distinguished size and seating capacities, group study lounge, a conference hall, a business/engineering library, and offices for faculty and staff. IIMC’s cutting-edge IT environment includes the latest classroom instructional technology, computing, video conferencing, and integrated collaboration services.

Ques. How is the IIM Calcutta library?

Ans. The IIM Calcutta library is contemplated to be the largest management library in Asia. Through the library with an enlarged database, students can gain access to over 140,000 reference works and 1500 periodicals, and access to the entire electronic collection.

Ques. Is work experience necessary for admission into IIM Calcutta MBA?

Ans. No, work experience is not compulsory for seeking admission into IIM Calcutta. However, having a relevant work experience adds extra weightage to a candidate's profile when applying for IIM Calcutta MBA admission.

Ques. How many hostel are there in IIM Calcutta?

Ans. There are a total of 5 hostels. Three of them are major hostels, Old hostel, White hostel, and New hostel. The rest 2 are the newly build hostels.

Ques. What are the facilities available within the hostel?

Ans. All the hostels include common rooms, games rooms, and courts for various sports in all hostels, where the students can relax after a hectic day.

Ques. Does IIM Calcutta conduct extra curricular activities?

Ans. Yes, there is plenty of opportunity at IIM Calcutta to indulge oneself in extra-curricular activities through the numerous clubs and special interest groups. Also, there are a variety of sports, cultural, business and literary events throughout the year.

Ques. Is it worth it to do MBA from IIM Calcutta?

Ans. Yes, IIM Calcutta has kept on maintaining a record of 100% placement of the students over the past years. During 2023 placements, the average CTC was recorded INR 35.07 LPA, which was much higher than the total MBA fee. therefore the institute is not only known for its premier IIM status but also for its high ROI.

Course	Fees	Eligibility	Application Date
MBA	₹27 Lakhs (Total Fees)	Graduation with 50% + CAT	2 Aug - 30 Oct 2023
PG Diploma	₹25 Lakhs (Total Fees)	Graduation	5 Jan - 10 Feb 2024
EMBA	₹31 Lakhs (Total Fees)	Graduation + CAT/ GMAT	30 June - 23 Nov 2023
Executive Programme	₹6.36 Lakhs (Total Fees)	Graduation	27 Apr - 04 Feb 2024
Advanced Programme	₹3.9 Lakhs (Total Fees)	Graduation with 50%	27 Apr - 04 Feb 2024
Certification	₹4.8 Lakhs (Total Fees)	Graduation	27 Apr - 04 Feb 2024

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Life at IIMC !

Likes

Academics especially economics and finance faculty
Campus life and culture which is one of the USP.

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Dislikes

Fees is quite high and has been continuously increasing
Location is quite far away from main Kolkata which has both positives and negatives.

Admission:

Entry through CAT exam. I have taken CAT 2018 to secure the admission here. Application to IIMs is directly submitted through CAT exam which is held annually. Each IIM has its own admission criteria mentioned on their website, which includes different weightages to CAT exam, 10th, 12th, graduation scores, workex, WAT-PI etc.

Course Curriculum Overview:

Great learning if one aspires to be a business leader. It's one of the most prestigious business schools in India with extremely good faculty especially in Finance and economics domain. It offers one of the best cultures across the top business schools in the country.

Class Size : 480Course Fees : INR 2250000 per year

placement: 9/10

college: 10/10

course: 9/10

hostel: 8/10

internship: 9/10

campus life: 9/10

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Binit Tete

Enrolled 2023 MBA, GeneralJanuary 2, 2024

8.9 /10

The Joka Life

Faculty Expertise and Support: Professors are renowned experts in their fields
Vibrant Campus Life: The campus is lively and full of opportunities for extracurricular activities and social interaction

he student body is highly competitive, which can be motivating but also lead to pressure and anxiety.
Limited Work-Life Balance

In case of MBA at IIMs, each IIM has a different criteria for themselves with respect to different courses. One requires to hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent with 50% marks in graduation, there's no particular cap for 10th and 12th marks but points are awarded according to criteria laid at mba admission page of IIM C. Application form is sent via mail upon eligiblity check (CAT Score and other factors such as kind of degree). Post application, a candidate may or may not recieve a interview call (different IIMs prefer pre interview WAT or GD) depending on cutoff laid down by the institute. On clearing the the interview, the selected candidate will recieve an offer letter both via physical and electronic mail. Voila, you're done, rest of the formalities will be over with once you reach the campus.

IM Calcutta's MBA: It's like scaling Everest for business badasses. Case studies, pro professors with real-world cred, build your biz foundation, then specialize. Think Goldman Sachs meets Woodstock. Exams? Intense, but the support's there. Network? A who's who of industry titans. Jobs? Think corner offices with killer views. Ready to crush it? Check their website, hit the webinars, chat with students. Then, conquer your MBA dreams! P.S. It's worth the climb.

Class Size : 80Course Fees : INR 1250000 per year

placement: 10/10

course: 10/10

hostel: 7/10

interview: 8/10

campus life: 8/10

PRIYAM SARPAL

Enrolled 2021 MBA, GeneralMay 30, 2023

7.5 /10

IIM Calcutta: Has its pros and cons but you will have the 2 most amazing years of your life!

Campus Life was a key highlight of the MBA experience: There are multiple activities happening at once, the ability to explore so many different things is definitely one of the best parts
Interactions with peers and faculty: You will find some of the smartest people here, with a wide range of experiences and interests. It is really interesting to learn and pick up new things from your peers, courses and teachers

Mess food: Quality was sub-par some of the hostel messes, there were mechanisms to register complaints but the resolution time was too high
Infrastructure: It is one of the oldest MBA colleges therefore infrastructure especially for the hostels is not as expected

The process starts by taking CAT, after the percentile comes a cumulative score is calculated depending on your CAT percentile, category, previous work experience, your degree and your academic scores. If you are in the top 1000-1500 students you are called for personal interviews and questions are based on general aptitude & knowledge, interests mentioned during the introduction in the interview, previous work experience and educational background. CAT-related information can be found out on the official website and websites of coaching institites and post that all information is communicated via email. A few things that can be improved: instead of a singular test, something like GMAT can be conducted so that the result is not dependent on the student's performance on that particular day. Also, scores of the same field from different colleges are considered similar which is not fair since the scoring scheme varies from college to college - instead dependent on the college scores should be standardised

Coming from an engineering background during my job felt I did not have the knowledge base to deal with business problems - basic things such as reading financial statements and applying different models to understand the market environment and companies. So I decided to do an MBA which covers different disciplines such as strategy, finance, and marketing which help in understanding and running businesses better. IIM Calcutta's course curriculum was developed with the help of MIT Sloan which is why it is quant-heavy in the 1st year - IIM C is known as the finance campus but you can find some of the most renowned professors and great electives in the field of operations, organisational behavior as well. Overall there are three terms and the number of exams differs depending on the course - there are no surprise quizzes as is done in IIM Ahmedabad, however, courses can have many evaluation components - including class participation, projects, quizzes, midterms and end terms.

Class Size : 80Course Fees : INR 1150000 per year

college: 9/10

course: 8/10

hostel: 4/10

campus life: 7/10

Anindya Longvah

Enrolled 2021 MBA, GeneralMay 25, 2023

8.7 /10

IIM C: The best MBA experience India has to offer

Campus life and peer group: the chillest IIM, freedom to live life the way you want, a very talented peer group to learn from
Placements: The best across India with space to explore every sector

Hostels: extremely disappointing given the kind of institute IIM C is
Administration: extremely ignorant of problems faced by the student body, stubborn, and resistant to positive change

The admission process takes into account your CAT score, past academic scores, gender, academic diversity, and work experience. The application for it is through the CAT portal and if you are deemed eligible for an interview round, you're sent forms by colleges that have shortlisted you. The admissions process can be improved by expediting this entire process as candidates have to wait for months before they get their shortlist and results.

The MBA course at IIM Calcutta offers subjects across academic disciplines. They structure it in a way that is relevant to business & management but it retains the core domain knowledge. The faculty is qualified and well-equipped for the class and most classes revolve around a case-based discussion. The faculty-to-student ratio is decent and you get to choose from a wide variety of courses spanning multiple domains in your second year. Second-year classes tend to be in the 40-60 students per class range. The first year is comprised of compulsory courses wherein you're divided into classes of 80. Individual attention can be hard to provide for a class this size but the faculty are always open to your doubts and discussions and all you need to do is reach out via mail or in class to set up a separate meeting. The timeline for term exams and assignments/quizzes is always declared at the beginning of the course. Passing them is not hard at all as long as you adhere to deadlines.

Class Size : 480Course Fees : INR 1150000 per year

hostel: 5/10

interview: 10/10

campus life: 10/10

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Student (Anonymous)

Enrolled 2023 MBA, GeneralMay 25, 2023

8.6 /10

A comprehensive look at IIM Calcutta

Peer Group: As with any B school competitiveness is ingrained into every batch but when folks say that no one is left behind at Joka it is reassuring to know that it is not entirely said for posterity
Campus Culture: A culture which actually focuses on exploring interests and interacting with others over simple academic excellence was both unexpected and welcome.

Hostel Infrastructure: With the exception of LVH each hostel has small rooms and no accommodations for the extremely humid weather. The infra is ancient and liveable is the kindest word that I can use for it.
Placement transparency: With the concentration of power in the hands of place comm. it is very easy to feel like the placement process is not entirely fair for all. There are little to no checks for favouritism too.

Beyond CAT the admission process is fairly simple and rather similar to that of other IIMs. You apply on their site once they start accepting applications, which is roughly the same timeframe as other IIMs, and they release their shortlists for interviews around the same time as A&B. The site is a touch antiquated and could use sprucing up though. More transparency regarding how profiles are graded for interview calls similar to what Lucknow does would be a big improvement.

MBA is the flagship program offered by IIM Calcutta and arguably what it is best known for. Some salient details regarding the program are: Lasts two years with each year consisting of three trimesters (terms). First-year follows a fixed curriculum consisting of 48 credits spread over three terms and 1 credit roughly equating to 10 hours of class time. The second year allows for experimentation and is composed entirely of electives chosen by students. Students are organized into 6 sections in their first year and each section usually has a designated professor for each course i.e. the student-to-teacher ratio is roughly 80-to-1 which remains largely the same even in year 2. Professors are excellent and have a lot of leeway in choosing their teaching tools/pedagogy but case-based study is commonly the most prevalent Grading is always relative although professors are able to choose the curve to a limited extent. Failing is almost never a concern but excelling is difficult.

placement: 8/10

interview: 9/10

internship: 10/10

Sundeep Samant Singh

Enrolled 2020 PG Diploma, Business AnalyticsApril 29, 2023

7.6 /10

Words on life in PGDBA program

Peer to peer interaction and working in small teams
Various clubs to keep the students engaged

Due to COVID face to face interaction was minimised
Program fees is at the higher end and should be reduced

Eligibility is B.Tech (4 years) / Masters in another stream (3+2 years) Application: The application form can be found on the official website with applicable fees mentioned on the website itself. Application dates start in Dec and end in Jan mostly. Reservation: As per govt. norms The entrance exam should be in line with the dates of other competitive exams such as CAT / XAT.

I chose this course as I wanted to gain knowledge and industry standards in the field of Analytics. Faculty to student ratio was good enough such that each student can easily clear any conceptual doubts. All the faculties hold postgraduate degrees and the same can be assessed through the official website. Terms exams were timed and we were intimated in advance and the difficulty level was akin to any other Masters program.

Class Size : 62Course Fees : INR 2400000 per year

college: 8/10

campus life: 6/10

PRATEEK GONDWAL

Enrolled 2021 MBA, GeneralFebruary 10, 2023

IIMC is the place to be in

Love the Campus Life
Great Educational System and Placement Process

The administration is slow in responding to issues
The sports facility can still be improved in some certain areas

Admission to IIMC is a two-stage process. Step 1 comprises clearing CAT which if done, Step 2 opens up where you are supposed to give PI. The college assigns mentors to all the shortlisted candidates for guidance across the entire admission process.

MBA at IIMC comprises compulsory courses in the first year wherein you are given exposure to a diverse set of fields in management. However, the 2nd-year structure is different wherein an Electives approach is followed. Courses are auctioned and students bid for the courses they wish to enroll in. The faculty: student ratio is around 1:5. Faculty is highly qualified. We have professors who have been IAS officers and served in the Indian Defense as well, just to highlight some diversity. A fixed schedule is shared at the beginning of the term and exams are conducted every 5 weeks to keep the learnings afloat. There are quizzes, class participation marks, and several projects which are a part of the evaluation criteria.

hostel: 9/10

RUDRAKSH AGARWAL

10.0 /10

IIM C - A life changing experience

Placements
Campus Life

Through the CAT percentile, application on CAT's official website generally rolls out in November. Reservations for PwD, SC/ST, OBC. No improvement is needed, the process can be a little fairer for a general male engineers.

The course curriculum is diverse and provides 100-200 electives across multiple domains. We have a good faculty: student ratio of 1:5 with faculties possessing, the highest standards of education and industry experience. We have a trimester system with each term of approx. 3 months.

hostel: 10/10

Indransh Bhadauria

9.8 /10

IIM C

Campus Life
People

It was a PI process preceded by CAT. All the information was made available timely on the website and the admissions office coordinated the process flawlessly. The ER cell also provided mentors which were PGP students and were matched to our profile.

The course curriculum is diverse and provides holistic learning and we get an option to choose from a diverse set of electives across domains such as finance, consulting & strategy, operations, marketing, public policy, etc. and these courses are delivered by India's best faculty including India's chief defense secretary, eminent scientists, decorated academicians and even lectures by EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar.

ASLAM ALTHAF

Enrolled 2022 MBA, GeneralFebruary 6, 2023

6.6 /10

IIMC Internship

sports

No AC in rooms

I Wrote CAT to apply to all Indian Institutes of Management. Each section had a cut-off of 20 marks or so. Got selected for the PI round of the Indian institute of management Calcutta and qualified to feature in the first waitlist

I chose this course to develop business acumen and the better job offers that come with the IIM brand Being in a classroom of 80, so far I've had 20+ professors take classes in the span of one year. So, decent ratio. Teaching is case-based a lot of the time. Otherwise, it is lecture-based, sometimes with graded class participation Faculty are well qualified, well spoken, mostly PhDs Term exams are easy to pass with minimal effort

interview: 4/10

internship: 7/10

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Event	Date
Intimation of CBT Results through Portal (PGDBA)	Apr 03, 2024 - Apr 04, 2024Ongoing
Intimating Interview details through Portal (PGDBA)	Apr 11, 2024Upcoming
Personal Interview Round for Shortlisted Candidates (PGDBA)	Apr 27, 2024 - Apr 28, 2024
Announcement of List of Selected Candidates (PGDBA)	May 14, 2024
Closure of Admission Process (PGDBA)	Jun 30, 2024
Program End (APMP)	Jun 01, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024Tentative
Commencement of Programme (PGDBA)	Jul 10, 2024
Program Duration (EPHM)	Sep 24, 2023 - Sep 30, 2024Ongoing
Program Duration (ECBA)	Nov 26, 2023 - Nov 30, 2024Ongoing
Program Duration (PGC-FBM)	Jan 14, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024Ongoing

Event	Date
Reporting at Allotted College (TS ICET Round - 2 Counselling) [MBA]	Sep 28, 2023 - Oct 06, 2023
Application Timeline (EMBA) (Round 2)	Aug 18, 2023 - Oct 12, 2023
Online Application, Payment of Processing Fee & Slot Booking (TS ICET Special Phase Counselling) [MBA]	Oct 15, 2023

Event	Date
Intimation of CBT Results through Portal (PGDBA)	Apr 03, 2024 - Apr 04, 2024Ongoing
Intimating Interview details through Portal (PGDBA)	Apr 11, 2024Upcoming
Personal Interview Round for Shortlisted Candidates (PGDBA)	Apr 27, 2024 - Apr 28, 2024
Announcement of List of Selected Candidates (PGDBA)	May 14, 2024
Closure of Admission Process (PGDBA)	Jun 30, 2024
Commencement of Programme (PGDBA)	Jul 10, 2024

Event	Date
Answer Key Objection Management (PGDBA)	Mar 26, 2024 - Mar 27, 2024
Release of Answer Keys (PGDBA)	Mar 22, 2024
Computer Based Test (PGDBA)	Mar 17, 2024

Event	Date
Program End (APMP)	Jun 01, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024Tentative
Program Duration (EPHM)	Sep 24, 2023 - Sep 30, 2024Ongoing
Program Duration (ECBA)	Nov 26, 2023 - Nov 30, 2024Ongoing

Event	Date
Date for Academic Orientation (SLP)	Feb 11, 2024
Last Date to Apply (SLP)	Feb 04, 2024
Program End (SLP)	Jan 01, 2024 - Jan 31, 2024

Event	Date
Program Duration (PGC-FBM)	Jan 14, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024Ongoing

Event	Date
Last Date to Apply (PGC-FBM)	Jan 10, 2024

Comments

13 Comments

pranjal sapra

Why is IIM Calcutta so famous?

Sweta Kumari

Indian Institute of Management Calcutta is one of the Asia Pacific region's premier business schools and among the top 3 business schools in India.IIM Calcutta, established in 1961, is the first IIM of the country. Fondly called 'Joka' by IIM-C students and alumni (after the South West locality in Kolkata where it is located), the institute is one of the most desirable B-schools for CAT aspirants. The institute has a global standing as well, ranked 49th by the Financial Times Global MBA Rankings in 2019, having moved up 25 positions since 2018. IIM Calcutta is known as the 'Finance Campus of India', due to the high popularity of BFSI roles during Final Placements season at the institute. It is the only triple-accredited management institute in India.

sapna

How hard is it to get into IIM Calcutta?

Ashish Ramtari

Yes, you can say it is tough. First of all you should have a minimum of 50% score in the bachelor’s degree. Then you should maintain your CAT (Common Admission Test) score above 85%. The number of seats are very limited in IIM Calcutta around 462 which makes it more difficult to take admission because the number of aspirants are in thousands/ lacs.

bharat kumar malik

Diploma mechanical engineering

IIM Calcutta (Indian Institute of Management Calcutta) does not offer a Diploma in mechanical engineering.

jitu kumar

MBA kya hai ? MBA ke bare me puri jankari chahiye

The full form of MBA is Master of Business Administration. MBA is a postgraduate degree program that provides advanced business and management training. Check here for the MBA Course.

kajal jain

IIMC provides MBA in healtcare?

No, IIM Calcutta offers the general MBA course.

sonal choubey

For distance mba in IIM do I need to clear CAT as I have been working in a bank for past 6 months as a cashier

IIM Kolkata does not offer distance mode MBA.

feroz

Hi sir., How many semester are their in MBA programs

Arshin Khan

The Master of Business Administration at IIM comprises coursework spanning six terms over two years.

syeda aniqa ali

Is there distance education?

IIMC Kolkata does not offer distance education courses to students.

debalina saha

How much fees for executive MBA management?

The total fee of IIMC Executive Master of Business Administration is INR 27 lacs. It is a one year duration course.

abhi jain

Cutoff of cat 2022 of IIM's in India.

You can check here to know about CAT 2022 cut off for IIM. IIM Cut Off

satya prakash mohapatra

Can I do PhD. as a working professional ?

Sinbad Chongtham

IIM Calcutta offers only full-time Ph.D courses in various specializations. Since the institute does not offer part-time program, you will be asked to attend the institute regularly.

utkarsha khatri

What are the PGP courses offered at IIM Calcutta?

Chitransha

IIM Calcutta offers various PGP courses. These courses are PGP. Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), PGPEX. PGPEX (Post Graduate Programme for Executives), Post Graduate Program [PGPEX-VLM].

For more information, refer to this link: IIM Calcutta Courses and Fees

vanshika chandra

Does IIM Calcutta have gym facilities?

Yes, IIM Calcutta offers a gym facility to the students. Apart from the gym facility, there are various other facilities offered by the institute such as medical, cafeteria, library, sports grounds, security, transport, communication center, and many more.

For more information, refer to this link: IIM Calcutta Facilities

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