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IIM Calcutta Certificate Eligibility & Highlights 2024

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Total Tuition Fees 82.6K
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Graduation score50%
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Q:   Who are the top recruiters of IIM Calcutta?
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The list of top recruiters who participated during the recent IIM Calcutta placements 2025 is presented below:

IIM Calcutta Top Recruiters

BCG

Goldman Sachs

Microsoft

Amazon

TCS

EY

Accenture

IBM

Capgemini

Deloitte

Morgan Stanley

HCL

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

The stipends offered to the 61st MBA batch during IIM Calcutta placements are table below:

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MBA Placement Statistics (61st Batch)

Batch size

475

the highest package

INR 6.75 LPM (International)

INR 3.67 LPM (Domestic)

Average package

INR 1.89 LPM

Median package

INR 2 LPM

Q:   What are the placement stats for IIM Calcutta this year?
A: 

IIM Calcutta concludes the placements for its 60th MBA batch with a 100% placement rate. The highest international package offered during IIM Calcutta placements 2025 stood at INR 1.45 crore per annum. The key highlights of IIM Calcutta placements for the MBA Class of 2024 and 2025 are presented in the table below:

Particulars

MBA Placement Statistics (2024)

MBA Placement Statistics (2025)

Batch size

465

456

Highest package

INR 1.2 crore per annum

INR 1.45 crore per annum (International)

INR 91.45 LPA (Domestic)

Average package

INR 32.62 LPA

INR 34.23 LPA

Median package

INR 30 LPA

INR 34 LPA

Offers made

529

538

Companies visited

190

196

Placement rate

100%

100%

Top sector

Consulting (31.57% offers)

Consulting (37.3% offers)

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Q:   What is the application process of IIM Calcutta?
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Indian Institute of Management Calcutta application window is open. Below mentioned are the step-by-step application process: 

Visit the official page

Click on the 'Programmes' tab, and from the drop-down menu, click on 'Executive/ Academic Programmes' as per preference from the Home page.

Further, click on the desired course tab and then click on the 'Admission' tab of the course for which the candidate is interested in seeking admission.

Read all the details about the course on this page and then click on the 'Apply' button. The registration page opens up.

Fill in the registration form and the remaining application form with all the required details.

Also, upload a work experience certificate as per the course requirements (if applicable).

Conclude the application process by paying a course-specific application IIM Calcutta fees* in online mode using debit card/ credit card/ net banking.

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.

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
 
 
Q:   What is the admission procedure for PGDBA IIMC?
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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:   What is the fee for IIM Calcutta PGPEX-VLM course?
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The total course fee is inclusive of multiple components including, tuition fee, caution deposit, alumni fee (if applicable), etc. Find below some fee components along with the amount for IIM Calcutta PGPEX-VLM:

Fee Components

Amount

Tuition Fees

The fees might include components other than tuition fees.

INR 13.50 lakh

One-time Payment (REFUNDABLE)

INR 40,000

NOTE: This fee is as per an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative.

Q:   Is IIM Calcutta famous?
A: 

Yes, IIM Calcutta is a famous college. The college has a renowned faculty with years of experience. The college is ranked 7th by NIRF 2025 under the Management category. Internationally, the IIMCal is ranked 50 by the QS World University Rankings 2024 - Masters In Management,  and 61-70 by the QS World University Rankings 2024 - Masters In Business Analytics.

Q:   What is the cost of studying PGDBA at IIM Calcutta?
A: 

IIM Calcutta PGDBA tuition fees is INR 25 lakh. Candidates may have to pay the first year/ semester fees once the final selection is done. The required admission amount to be paid is prescribed by the authorities only. Once fee payment is done, the seat gets confirmed. Moreover, the fee amount mentioned here is as per the official website/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to revision and hence, is indicative.

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Q:   How can I fill out the application for IIM Calcutta certificate course?
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The steps to apply for a IIM Calcutta certificate course through its official website are:

Step 1: Visit the official website (iimcal.ac.in).

Step 2: Click on Apply or the application notification for certificate course (s).

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.

IIM Calcutta Certificate Application Process: Documents Required

The documents required during the application process are:

  • Bachelor's degree mark sheets
  • Aadhaar card or other identity proof
  • Caste certificate (if applicable), etc.
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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:   When will CAT take place for admission to IIM Calcutta?
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For admission to MBA (or PGP) at IIM Calcutta, the CAT test 2025 was conducted on November 30, 2025. Aspirants of IIM Calcutta are required to appear for the exam in Computer Based Testing mode at the allotted test centres. CAT exam 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:   Can a person get into IIM Calcutta with low graduation score?
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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 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. 

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IIM Calcutta Certificate 2024 FAQs

Q:   What is the fee for IIM Calcutta certificate courses?
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The total course fee includes various components such as tuition fee, security deposit, additional taxes, etc. IIM Calcutta certificate courses fee (of duration six months to one year) range from INR 2.6 lakh to INR 13.1 lakh. It must be noted that this fee is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Q:   Is there any entrance test for admission to IIM Calcutta certificate courses?
A: 

As per an unofficial source, admission to the certificate programmes is subject to fulfilment of the eligibility criteria. Aspirants can reach out to the IIM Calcutta admission office to get information related to the admission procedure. Moreover, some certificate courses are available in online mode, hence, details about those courses are available on the platform through which it is offered.

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Q:   What is the average package offered at IIM Calcutta?
A: 

The IIM Calcutta average package offered to the MBA students during the 2025 placement drive stood at INR 34.23 LPA. The following table showcases the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta packages offered to the MBA students during the 2025 placement drive:

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MBA Placement Statistics (2025)

Overall average package

INR 34.23 LPA

Top 5% average package

INR 73.09 LPA

Top 15% average package

INR 53.46 LPA

Top 25% average package

INR 48.13 LPA

Top 50% average package

INR 42.79 LPA

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

Particulars

MBA Placement Statistics (2023)

MBA Placement Statistics (2024)

MBA Placement Statistics (2025)

Overall average package

INR 35.07 LPA

INR 32.62 LPA

INR 34.23 LPA

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

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

Q:   Has anyone regretted studying from IIM Calcutta?
A: 

No, with IIM Calcutta, no student feels regretful. It is a good college that has a good reputation in the education world.  The college is ranked 7th by NIRF 2025 under the Management category. Internationally, the IIMCal is ranked 50 by the QS World University Rankings 2024 - Masters In Management,  and 61-70 by the QS World University Rankings 2024 - Masters In Business Analytics.

Q:   How do I get admission to the IIM, Calcutta?
A: 

The modes of Indian Institute of Management Calcutta course admissions are online and offline. Admission to various courses is based on merit and entrance examination scores. The accepted entrance exams are CAT,  UGC NET, and others. Candidates must submit the important documents for a successful IIM Calcutta admission. Some of the documents include:

  • Aadhar card or other identity proof
  • Class 12 mark sheets
  • UG/PG degree
  • Caste certificate (if applicable)
  • Recommendation letter (for Executive courses), and others.

 

Q:   Is IIM Calcutta hard to get?
A: 

IIM Calcutta is not hard to get for dedicated students. It is a good college for students who plan a good career ahead. IIM Calcutta placements are good. This is true, the competition for acceptable seats is high but worry not students with good CAT scores and dedication can get admission. This is where the role or prior practice comes. 

 

Q:   Is IIM Calcutta good in terms of placements?
A: 

IIM Calcutta has a great track record of MBA placements. Recently, IIM Calcutta concludes the placements for its 60th MBA batch with a 100% placement rate. The highest international and domestic packages offered during IIM Calcutta placements 2025 stood at INR 145 LPA and INR 91.45 LPA, respectively. The key highlights of IIM Calcutta placements for the MBA Class of 2024 and 2025 are presented in the table below:

Particulars

MBA Placement Statistics (2024)

MBA Placement Statistics (2025)

Batch size

465

456

Highest package

INR 1.2 crore per annum

INR 1.45 crore per annum (International)

INR 91.45 LPA (Domestic)

Average package

INR 32.62 LPA

INR 34.23 LPA

Median package

INR 30 LPA

INR 34 LPA

Offers made

529

538

Companies visited

190

196

Placement rate

100%

100%

Top sector

Consulting (31.57% offers)

Consulting (37.3% offers)

Q:   How can I prepare for admission at IIM Calcutta?
A: 

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

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Q:   What is the highest package of IIM Calcutta?
A: 

The highest international and domestic packages offered during IIM Calcutta placements 2025 stood at INR 145 LPA and INR 91.45 LPA, respectively. The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta packages offered between 2024 and 2025 is presented below:

Particulars

MBA Placement Statistics (2024)

MBA Placement Statistics (2025)

Highest package

INR 1.2 crore per annum

INR 1.45 crore per annum (International)

INR 91.45 LPA (Domestic)

Average package

INR 32.62 LPA

INR 34.23 LPA

Median package

INR 30 LPA

INR 34 LPA

Q:   What are the courses that IIM Calcutta offers?
A: 

Indian Institute of Management Calcutta offers a two-year PGP (also referred to as MBA) as its flagship programme. Apart from this, the institute offers MBAEx, PGPEx-VLM, PGDBA and DPM programmes at the PG and doctoral levels. In addition to this, the institute also offers several long-duration online certificate programmes on a situational basis. Admission to most of the courses is mainly entrance-based. 

Q:   How to get a seat at IIM Calcutta?
A: 

Indian Institute of Management Calcutta seat is based on qualfying the entrance exams. After qualifying the exam students must have to clear the entrance exams. 

Q:   Can I get direct admission at IIM Calcutta?
A: 

No, IIM Calcutta admission to most of the courses is entrance-based. The application process of IIM Calcutta for PG courses takes place via CAT. Therefore, candidates need to visit the official website of CAT to get admission. The institute will further shortlist the candidates based on the CAT score. Moreover, for the Executive MBA course, GMAT score is accepted and for DPM, candidates without CAT score can apply with GMAT/GRE/GATE/UGC-JRF or another accepted exam score. Read more on IIM Kolkata admission.

Q:   Is IIM Calcutta a good college?
A: 

IIM Calcutta is one of the top IIMs in India. At the national level, the institute has been ranked 4 under the 'Management' category by the NIRF Ranking 2023. At the international level, IIM Calcutta has secured rank 3 under the 'Top MBA Colleges in India' category by the IIRF Ranking 2023.

Q:   Which programmes are offered at IIM Calcutta?
A: 

IIM Calcutta offers postgraduate, certificate, and various other programmes to students. These courses are provided across the Management and various other streams. IIM Calcutta offers MBA, MBA Executive, PGPEX-VLM, PGDBA, and various other courses to students.

Q:   What is IIM Calcutta famous for?
A: 

Indian Institute of Management Calcutta is famous for its MBA programme. The institute offers MBA programmes from 60+ years with renowned faculty members. The institute has ben ranked 7th under the Management category by NIRF 2025 and 11th by the QS Full-time MBA Rankings - Asia for 2025. Internationally, the IIM Kolkata is ranked 50 by theQS World University Rankings 2025 - Masters In Management. 

Q:   Are admission open at IIM Calcutta?
A: 

Yes, Indian Institute of Management Calcutta admisison 2026 is open. Students can apply for admission through official site. It is mandatory for students to appear for the CAT 2026 for the admission. 

Q:   Why to choose IIM Calcutta?
A: 

Indian Institute of Management Calcutta is known for MBA programme. The institute has 60+ years of leagcy and offer quality education. The institute conducts various seminars and workshops for students in collaboration with national and international organisations and universities. For international student exchange programmes, the college has set up an international centre of excellence in management education. 

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Indian Institute of Management Calcutta is a goverment institute. The institute was founded in 1961 as the first national institute for PG and Research in Management by the Goverment of India. IIM Calcutta offers PG and certfication programmes. The institute also offers customised Long Duration Prog

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The college offers PG Diploma and an MA course. For admissions into the MA course, the students must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria, that is, to obtain 55% marks in their UG degree. Then, they must appear for CUET exam followed by councelling and personal interview round. The weightage of t

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Indian Institute of Management Calcutta is a goverment institute. The institute has first national institute for PG and Research in Management by the Goverment of India. IIM Calcutta is accredited by AACSB and AMBA. 

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Yes, it is hard to get admission at Indian Institute of Management Calcutta. The institute accepts admisison based on entrance exams. The institute accepts national entrance exams like CAT, UGC NET,  GMAT, and others. IIM Calcutta course admission begin with the online application. Students can appl

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Indian Institute of Management Calcutta admission 2026 are open. IIM Calcutta opens admission to most of its courses in the first week on January every year. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website for the year 2026.

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