Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA) 

at IIM Calcutta, Joka

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.

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 27 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.

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

For admission to IIM Kolkata MBA, candidate must hold a valid bachelor's degree in 10+2+3 pattern with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ST/PwD candidates). Moreover, the aspirants appearing for the final year of their bachelor's degree with final year results awaiting, are also eligible to apply. However, such candidates, if selected, are granted provisional admission, only if the pre-final certificate signed by competent authorities of the previous institute/ university, the latest by June 30 of the admission year is submitted.  

To take admission to MBA programme at IIM Calcutta, aspirants must complete the CAT registration process. After which, selected candidates have to apply through IIM Kolkata website as well. Find below the step-by-step process to register for CAT exam:

Step 1: Visit the official website of IIM Kolkata.

Step 2: Click on "New Registration" and register by entering a few basic details.

Step 3: Login with the ID and fill out the application form.

Step 4: Upload the required documents.

Step 5: Pay the application fee via credit/debit card or net banking.