IIM Calcutta - Indian Institute of Management Joka Kolkata Answered Questions

Yes, IIM Calcutta offer one-year residential Executive MBA in a full-time mode. Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements can apply. Applicants must have a valid GMAT score to get selected. IIM Kolkata MBA Ex course fulfils the criteria to be considered as MBA as per the global rankings viz Financial Times. The admission process involves online registration, shortlisting of students based on GMAT score and academic performance along with other criteria, and finally the personal interview round.Furthermore, the institute also offer postgraduate programme for executives for visionary leadership in manufacturing.

Yes, the institute offer scholarships to extend support to the students. It offers four different scholarship schemes to meritorious students. Students must check out the eligibility requirements for the offered scholarships. Find below information on the offered scholarships:ScholarshipDetailsRati Aggarwal ScholarshipThis scholarship is awarded to a meritorious female student of the Hindi Journalism Course, based on her performance in the entrance examStar TV ScholarshipThis scholarship is awarded to a meritorious student of Radio & TV Journalism, based on his/ her performance in the entrance examAchin Ganguly ScholarshipThis scholarship is given to two meritorious students of Advertising & Public Relations, based on their performance in the Entrance Exam & final result after completion of the courseJaswinder Singh Memorial ScholarshipThis scholarship will be awarded to two meritorious students, one each from Hindi Journalism and Radio & TV Journalism, based on their performance in the entrance exams and first-semester exams 

The total number of seats for PG Diploma is 324 in IIMC Delhi. This IIMC campus has the maximum number of seats for PG diploma courses. Find below the course-wise seat intake breakup:PG Diploma SpecialisationSeat IntakeJournalism (English)68Journalism (Hindi)68Advertising & PR77Radio & TV Journalism51Digital Media30Urdu17NOTE: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is still subject to change. Hence, is indicative.

For the PG Diploma courses, CUET-PG is accepted. However, the institute may admit students through its own entrance test. The syllabus of the entrance exam for Journalism courses (Hindi, English and Urdu) comprises questions from General Awareness, Aptitude and Mental Makeup, Language Capability, Analytical and Comprehension Skills, Ethics & Values, and Sensitivity to social issues.

Yes, a candidate can apply through online mode. IIMC Delhi accepts online applications through its official website. This registration process shall be carried out after the declaration of CUET-PG application process and candidates who meet the cutoff can apply. Aspirants need to fill in the application form with details such as name, parent’s name, educational details, etc. Further, to submit the form, aspirants have to pay an application fee. The application fee payment can be done through credit card/debit card/net banking. Students should keep the receipt with them for future references. 

It is possible to get admission to IIM Calcutta even if your 10th and 12th scores are bad. However, it will be difficult. You will need to score very high in the CAT exam and have a strong overall profile. Here are some tips for increasing your chances of getting admission to IIM Calcutta with bad 10th and 12th scores:
Score very high in the CAT exam. The CAT exam is the most important factor in the admission process for IIM Calcutta. You will need to score very high in order to be considered for admission. Have a strong overall profile. Your overall profile includes your academic record, work experience, extracurricular activities, and personal statement. You will need to have a strong overall profile in order to be considered for admission. Prepare well for the interview. The interview is an important part of the admission process for IIM Calcutta. You will need to prepare well for the interview in order to make a good impression on the interviewers.

Yes, IIM Calcutta offers hostel facilities to students. The institute has three hostels for boys and one hostel for girls. The hostels are located at IIM Calcutta campus. The hostels are well-furnished and have all the basic amenities, such as beds, desks, chairs, cupboards, fans, and attached bathrooms. The hostels also have common rooms, reading rooms, and sports facilities.

The average batch strength of IIMC is 280. This number varies from year to year, depending on the number of applications received and the number of seats available. The batch strength is also affected by the number of students who are admitted through the Lateral Entry (LE) and the Post Graduate Programme in Management for Executives (PGPMX) programs. The batch strength for the 2022-2024 batch is 280. This includes 210 students in the Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP), 10-15 students in the Fellow Programme in Management FPM and 55 students in the Lateral Entry (LE) programme.

There are a total of 63 seats available for the PGDBA programme at IIM Calcutta. The programme is a two-year full-time residential programme offered jointly by IIM Calcutta, IIT Kharagpur, and ISI Kolkata. The programme is designed to train students in the field of business analytics. The seats are allocated to candidates based on their performance in the CAT exam, their academic performance, and their work experience. The admission process is highly competitive. The acceptance rate for the PGDBA programme at IIM Calcutta is typically around 1%. If you are interested in applying for the PGDBA programme at IIM Calcutta, you can find more information on the IIM Calcutta website.