IIM Calcutta Admission 2022: Application (Open), Shortlisting Criteria, Last Dates ,Joka, Kolkata

What's is new at IIM Calcutta? CAT 2021 result announced on January 3; check toppers list here. Indian Institute of Management Calcutta Round 3 list of selected candidates for MBAEx admission 2022 will be announced on January 8. Also, IIM Calcutta placements for the 2021-2023 batch is going on and as of now, a total of 570 offers were made by 140 participating companies. During IIM Calcutta summer placements 2022, the average and median stipend offered INR 1.4 lakh per month. 

IIM Kolkata admissions are primarily entrance-based. This institute is known for its two-year, full-time, residential flagship PGP (also referred to as MBA) programme that offers admission based on a valid score in CAT. The percentile of CAT for IIM Calcutta reached up to 99 in the past years which shows how rigorous it is for a student to get admission to this institute. Indian Institute of Management Calcutta admission cycle for PGP starts with the commencement of CAT registrations. Apart from PGP, IIM Calcutta also offers other PG and doctoral degree courses in the field of Management. Candidates are shortlisted for these programmes based on course-specific entrance exams, followed by shortlisting processes which generally comprise a Personal Interview (PI) round.  The institute also offers several long term online programmes that include certificate and diploma programmes for working executives.

IIM Calcutta Admission 2022: Highlights  

The triple-crowned IIM Calcutta has announced the selection criteria for the 2022-2024 batch with many changes for its two-year full-time PGP (MBA) programme. Announcing its MBA admission policy for the 2022-24 batch. IIM Calcutta has increased the weightage for CAT score to 66% and reduced in cut off to 85 percentile. While last year, 15% was given to the graduation score, this year, no weightage is awarded to the graduation score. Writing Ability Test (WAT) has also been scrapped this year and PI is expected to be conducted in online mode amid the pandemic situation. The maximum merit score in admission 2022 is reduced to 90, after taking out the 10% weightage for WAT. The admission process is more favourable for candidates from diverse academic backgrounds. Check more details here

Stay tuned to this page for MORE UPDATES on IIM Calcutta admission 2022. The following table mentions the courses where admissions are currently OPEN. Check all course-wise selection criteria along with IIM Calcutta fees: 

*The fee for DPM is unavailable on the official website of IIM Calcutta.

**The fee mentioned above is for Indian candidates. It is slightly higher for international candidates.

IIM Calcutta Admission Dates 2022

Some of the important dates related to IIM Calcutta admission 2022 are tabulated below: 

IIM Calcutta MBA Admission 2022

IIM Calcutta offers a two-year full-time residential programme, namely a Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) which is popularly known as MBA. Currently, IIM Calcutta invites applications from overseas candidates for MBA 2022-24 batch. The total course fee for the programme is INR 27.2 lakh. Admission to the programme is based on a valid CAT score, followed by several stages of selection. The minimum eligibility criteria required for admission to IIM Calcutta MBA programme is mentioned below: 

Eligible candidates willing to seek MBA (PGP) admission at IIM Calcutta need to follow the below-given steps:

As per IIM Calcutta selection criteria, the PGP selection process takes place in two stages, which include Preliminary Screening and shortlisting for Analytical Writing Test (AWT) & Personal Interview (PI) rounds. To get detailed information around IIM Calcutta admission criteria 2021, click on the Shiksha article link below:

IIM Calcutta MBAEx Admission 2022

IIM Calcutta offers a full-time MBAEx programme for experienced professionals with a duration of one year. The selection of candidates for admission to MBAEx 2022-23 batch is conducted in three rounds during which they can submit their application form. Currently, IIM Calcutta Round 3 admission is going on for its MBAEx programme. Candidates seeking admission to this programme can apply till its last date i.e January 1, 2022. The total course fee for MBAEx programme is INR 27 lakh (inclusive of INR 2 lakh of commitment fee submitted at the time of admission acceptance). Assessment of the applicants for IIM Calcutta MBAEx admission is based on multiple factors, including academic background, professional experience, GMAT score, performance in PI round, statement of purpose and recommendation. The eligibility details regarding IIMC MBAEx programme are given below:

Read more: MBAEx Curriculum 

All Important round 3 dates around IIM Calcutta MBAEx admissions are enlisted below:

IIM Calcutta PGPEX-VLM, PGDBA Admission 2022

IIMC offers a one-year, full-time, residential programme, namely PGPEX-VLM jointly with IIT Kanpur and IIT Madras. The total fee for the programme is INR 13.5 lakh. Shortlisting of candidates for IIM Calcutta PGPEX-VLM is done based on eligibility criteria and evaluation of statement of purposes. Shortlisted candidates have to appear for a written test consisting of Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability and Engineering Ability. The written test is conducted in four cities (Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, and Delhi). Candidates shortlisted after the written test are called for a PI round at the host institute. The final selection of candidates is based on a cumulative score calculated, considering multiple factors, including academic records, work experience, and performance in aptitude test and PI round.

IIM Calcutta PGDBA admission is based on an entrance exam/ admission test, conducted by the institute itself, past academic record, performance in PI round and quality/ duration of work experience. Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA), jointly offered by IIM Calcutta, IIT Kharagpur and ISI is a two-year full-time residential diploma programme. The total fee for the programme is INR 24 lakh.

The below-table states the minimum eligibility requirement for both PGPEX-VLM and PGDBA programmes: 

IIM Calcutta Long Duration Online Programmes Admission 2022

IIM Calcutta offers several long-term programmes at the diploma and certificate level across the streams of Strategy & Entrepreneurship, Leadership & General Management, Analytics & Data Science, among others. These courses are carefully designed as per the requirements and needs of the working executives. The duration of IIM Calcutta's long-duration programmes ranges from six months to a year. The classes for most of these programmes are conducted on weekends, thereby providing flexibility to the participants to be engaged in their respective professions and at the same time to upgrade their knowledge base simultaneously. To get more details about these courses, click on the below link:

IIM Calcutta DPM Admission 2022

DPM is a doctoral degree programme in Management offered by IIM Calcutta in full-time mode. On successful completion of the programme, students are awarded a PhD degree in their respective area of specialisations. Applications for this programme are invited through advertisements in various papers and journals tentatively in the first/ second week of November. The eligibility details for the programme are given below:

To become eligible for DPM admission at IIM Calcutta, candidates must clear CAT or one of the area-specific tests as mentioned in the below table:

NOTE: A total of 60% of the seats in the programme are reserved for applicants belonging to the reserved categories (including EWS).

IIM Calcutta Placements 2021

During IIM Calcutta final placements 2021, the highest salary package offered was INR 72 LPA. IIM Calcutta average package stood at Rs INR 29 LPA. Talking about IIM Calcutta summer placements 2022, a total of 570 offers were made by 140 participating companies. A few more highlights related to IIM Calcutta placements 2021 are given below showing in comparison with 2020 data: 

IIM Calcutta Application Process 2022

The application process of IIM Calcutta PGP takes place via CAT. Therefore, candidates need to visit the official website of CAT (www.iimcat.ac.in) to register themselves. For other courses offered at IIM Calcutta follow the given below steps: 

Step 1: Visit the official website of IIM Calcutta (www.iimcal.ac.in). On its homepage, click on the 'Programmes' tab and from the drop-down menu, click on 'Executive/ Academic Programmes' as per preference.

Step 2: 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.

Step 3: Read all the details around the course on this page and then click on the 'Apply' button. The registration page opens up.

Step 4: Fill in the registration form and the remaining application form with all the required details.

Step 5: Also, upload a work experience certificate as per the course requirements (if applicable).

Step 6: Conclude the application process by paying a course-specific application fee* in online mode using debit card/ credit card/ net banking.

*The application fee for all the courses offered at IIM Calcutta is tabulated below:

IIM Calcutta Seat Reservation 2022

IIM Calcutta reserves seats for students of different categories as per the reservation policy fixed by the government. The table below mentions the reservation policy for IIM Calcutta students:

IIM Calcutta Admission FAQs

Q. What are the courses offered at IIM Calcutta?

A. IIM 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 programmes on a situation basis.

Q. Is doing MBA from IIM Calcutta worth it?

A. Yes, IIM Calcutta has maintained a record of placing 100% students over the past years. During 2021 placements, the average CTC was recorded as Rs 29 LPA, which was much higher than the total MBA fee (Rs 27.2 lakh), therefore the institute is not only known for its premier status but also for its high ROI. 

Q. What is the selection process for IIM Calcutta MBA programme?

A. IIM Calcutta has adopted a three-staged selection process for offering admissions to the PGP 2021-2023 batch. These stages include registration of candidates meeting the minimum eligibility criteria, shortlisting for the PI round, and final shortlisting.

Q. How to apply for PGP admission at IIM Calcutta?

A. The application process of IIM Calcutta for PGP takes place via CAT. Therefore, candidates need to visit the official website of CAT (www.iimcat.ac.in) to get admission to IIM Calcutta. The institute will further shortlist the candidates based on CAT score and send emails to shortlisted candidates.

Q. Who can apply for MBAEx at IIM Calcutta?

A. Candidates, who have passed a bachelor's degree in 10+2+3 pattern from a recognised institution along with a five years of full-time post-qualification managerial/ professional experience and a valid GMAT score, can apply for MBAEx admission at IIM Calcutta.

Q. What is the fee for IIM Calcutta PGDBA programme?

A. The total fee for IIM Calcutta PGDBA programme is Rs 24 lakh.

Q. Does IIM Calcutta offer any online programmes?

A. Yes, IIM Calcutta offers several long term online programmes at the diploma and certificate level across the streams of Strategy & Entrepreneurship, Leadership & General Management, Analytics & Data Science, among others. These courses are carefully designed as per the requirements and needs of the working executives. 

Q. Is there any research programme available at IIM Calcutta?

A. Yes, IIM Calcutta offers a Doctoral Programme in Management (DPM) at the research level in full-time mode. On successful completion of the programme, students are awarded a PhD degree in their respective area of specialisations. 

Q. Does IIM Calcutta offer scholarships?

A. Yes, IIM Calcutta offers both merit and need-based scholarships in the form of fee waivers and concessions as it believes that no student should be denied the privileges of education because of financial issues.

Q. Is there any seat reservation provision at IIM Calcutta?

A. Yes, during IIM Calcutta admissions, the institute reserves seats for students of different categories as per the reservation policy fixed by the government that includes 27% for NC-OBC, 15% for SC, 10% for EWS, 7.5% for ST and 5% for the PwD category.