IIM Calcutta - Indian Institute of Management Joka Kolkata Answered Questions

The media package offered during IIM Calcutta PGDBA placements 2022 stood at INR 28.00 LPA. Further, a fluctuating trend was witnessed in the median package offered over the past three years during IIM Calcutta PGDBA placements, which is presented below:The median salary trends witnessed during IIM Calcutta PGDBA placements over the past three years are presented below:Particulars PGDBA Placement Statistics (2020)PGDBA Placement Statistics (2021)PGDBA Placement Statistics (2022)Median packageINR 24.59 LPAINR 24.54 LPAINR 28.00 LPA

The course-wise minimum eligibility criteria for admission at IIM Calcutta is mentioned in the following table:Popular Courses Eligibility CriteriaMBA/PGDMBachelor's degree with a minimum aggregate of 50%Executive MBA/PGDMBachelor's degree or equivalent degree in any streamPhDMaster's degree with a minimum 50% aggregateCertificateGraduation with at least 50% aggregate

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:CAT registrationShortlisting candidates based on CAT score and invitation emailsShortlisted candidates replying for admissionSelection rounds - WAT + PIFinal admission listFee payment for admission confirmation

Some of the eminent Media and Journalism companies that participated in recent IIMC Delhi placements are listed below:IIMC Delhi Placements: Top RecruitersEdelman India Pvt. Ltd.Sony Entertainment TelevisionThe Times of IndiaAll India RadioPress Trust of India Ltd.Zee TVTimes NowETV Network

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. 

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.

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 AMAfternoon slot: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PMEvening slot: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PMEarlier, 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.

Yes, CAT dates for admission to IIM Calcutta are out. Candidates are required to create an account, fill the CAT registration form and pay the exam application fee. The CAT form have to be submitted by a certain deadline after which no application will be accepted. 

IIM Calcutta gives each of the student a stipend starting at INR 30,000 per month, which goes up to INR 35,000. Each of the student can avail of the student development grants of up to INR 65,000 for the first-year of course, and up to INR 25,000 for subsequent years. Moreover, the stipend and grants are facilitated for four years. However, it can be extended up to one or more years based on demonstration of enough progress in dissertation work. Furthermore, an additional financial support is also provided as extra funds up to INR 50,000 for field research (if required). Read about IIM Calcutta PhD/DPM course here.