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IIM Calcutta CAT 2024 Cut off and admission criteria 2024-26 is provided here. The overall qualifying CAT 2024 Cut off is 85 percentile for the general category, 75 percentile for NC-OBC/ EWS, and 70 percentile for SC category. Candidates also have to clear the sectional cut off criteria decided by IIM Calcutta. Also Check CAT 2024 Score Vs Percentile
- Candidates who meet the minimum CAT cut off are called for the WAT and PI rounds based on the the composite score.
- The weights assigned to different parameters are 56 to CAT score, 10 to class 10 marks, 15 to class 12 marks.
- Geder Diversity factor is assigned a weight of 4 in the calculation of the composite score for PI shortlist. Check IIM Selection Process.
CAT 2024 scores, WAT, and PI hold 30%, 48%, and 8% weightage respectively in the final selection. Read the article to know more about IIM Calcutta selection process, IIM Calcutta CAT 2024 Cut off, and much more.
IIM Calcutta CAT 2024 Cut off and Admission Criteria 2024-26 (Expected)
Stage I: Minimum CAT percentile cut-offs to be considered for PI
- CAT 2024 cut off for admission in IIM Calcutta is released by the institute for admission in 2024-26 batch.
- Candidates qualifying sectional and overall cut off will be shortlisted for the Stage II of the admission process.
| Category | QA percentile | DILR percentile | VARC percentile | Overall percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | ≥75 | ≥80 | ≥80 | ≥85 |
| NC-OBC | ≥65 | ≥65 | ≥70 | ≥75 |
| EWS | ≥65 | ≥65 | ≥70 | ≥75 |
| SC | ≥60 | ≥60 | ≥65 | ≥70 |
| ST | ≥55 | ≥55 | ≥55 | ≥65 |
| PWD | ≥55 | ≥55 | ≥55 | ≥65 |
Stage II: Short-listing for PI
- Candidates satisfying the criteria of Stage I will be called for a Personal Interview (PI).
- The shortlisting is done based on the composite score calculated using the parameters and the corresponding weights as mentioned below:
| Parameters | Weights assigned to Parameters | Method of Calculation |
|---|---|---|
| CAT 2024 Score* | 56 | (A/B) x 56 |
| Class 10 marks | 10 | As per Table 3 below |
| Class 12 marks | 15 | As per Table 3 below |
| Gender Diversity Factor | 4 | 4 points will be awarded to promote gender diversity |
| Total | 85 | |
| *A = Candidate’s Total CAT 2024 score & B = Maximum possible CAT 2024 Score | ||
Points for marks secured in Class 10 and Class 12
| Class 10 (marks in %) | Points | Class 12 (marks in %) | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ≥80 | 10 | ≥80 | 15 |
| ≥ 75 and < 80 | 8 | ≥ 75 and < 80 | 12 |
| ≥ 70 and < 75 | 6 | ≥ 70 and < 75 | 9 |
| ≥ 65 and < 70 | 4 | ≥ 65 and < 70 | 6 |
| ≥ 60 and < 65 | 2 | ≥ 60 and < 65 | 3 |
| < 60 | 0 | < 60 | 0 |
Stage III: Criteria for Final Selection for the MBA Programme
- Based on the candidates who appeared in Stage II, a composite score for the final selection will be derived.
- The following parameter will be used to assign the marks or weight to each parameter.
- The composite score will be used for the preparation of category-wise merit list.
| Parameters | Weights |
|---|---|
| CAT Score | 30 |
| Personal Interview (PI) | 48 |
| WAT | 8 |
| Point awarded for Academic Diversity at Bachelor’s level for Non- Engineering degree | 06 |
| Work Experience | 08 |
| Total | 100 |
Points for Work Experience in completed months are:
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IIM Calcutta shortlists candidates for PI on the basis of CAT Scores. The table given below represents IIM Calcutta Previous Year CAT Cut off, you can check the previous year cut off for future reference.
CAT Cut off for IIM Calcutta 2022
| Category | QA percentile | DILR percentile | VARC percentile | Overall percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | ≥75 | ≥80 | ≥80 | ≥85 |
| NC-OBC | ≥65 | ≥65 | ≥70 | ≥75 |
| EWS | ≥65 | ≥65 | ≥70 | ≥75 |
| SC | ≥60 | ≥60 | ≥65 | ≥70 |
| ST | ≥55 | ≥55 | ≥55 | ≥65 |
| PWD | ≥55 | ≥55 | ≥55 | ≥65 |
CAT Cut off for IIM Calcutta 2021
| Category | QA percentile | DILR percentile | VARC percentile | Overall percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 75 | 80 | 80 | 85 |
| NC-OBC | 65 | 65 | 70 | 75 |
| EWS | 65 | 65 | 70 | 75 |
| SC | 60 | 60 | 65 | 70 |
| ST | 55 | 55 | 55 | 65 |
| PWD | 55 | 55 | 55 | 65 |
CAT Cut off for IIM Calcutta 2020
| Category | QA percentile | DILR percentile | VARC percentile | Overall percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 75 | 80 | 80 | 85 |
| NC-OBC | 65 | 65 | 70 | 75 |
| EWS | 65 | 65 | 70 | 75 |
| SC | 60 | 60 | 65 | 70 |
| ST | 55 | 55 | 55 | 65 |
| PWD | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
CAT Cut off for IIM Calcutta 2019
| Category | QA percentile | DILR percentile | VARC percentile | Overall percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 75 | 80 | 80 | 85 |
| NC-OBC | 65 | 65 | 70 | 75 |
| EWS | 65 | 65 | 70 | 75 |
| SC | 60 | 60 | 65 | 70 |
| ST | 55 | 55 | 55 | 65 |
| PWD | 55 | 55 | 55 | 65 |
CAT Cut off for IIM Calcutta 2018
| Category | QA percentile | DILR percentile | VARC percentile | Overall percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 80 | 80 | 80 | 90 |
| NC-OBC | 75 | 75 | 75 | 85 |
| SC | 65 | 65 | 65 | 70 |
| ST | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
| PWD | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
IIM Calcutta Composite Score Calculation for PI Shortlisting
The Composite Score is calculated on the basis of CAT score, Class 10 and Class 12 aggregate percentages and Gender Diversity Factor.
| Components | Weights |
|---|---|
| CAT Overall Score | 56 |
| Class 10 marks | 10 |
| Class 12 marks | 15 |
| Gender Diversity Factor | 4 |
| Total | 85 |
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Eligibility for PGP-PGDM in IIM Calcutta
IIM Calcutta Admission Criteria for admission to PGP-PGDM Course is given below-
- Valid CAT Score
- A candidate should have completed a bachelor’s degree (in any stream) with at least 50% marks.
- 5%-mark relaxation is given to the candidates belonging to reserved category (SC/ST/PwD).
- In case, a candidate is awarded grades or CGPA instead of marks, the conversion of grades and CGPA to percentage of marks would be based on the procedure certified by the university/ institution from where the bachelor’s degree has been obtained.
- For the university/institute which doesn’t have any scheme for converting CGPA into equivalent marks then it can be obtained by multiplying the maximum CGPA with 100.
- The partial fulfilment of minimum eligibility criteria may result in cancellation of candidature as it is verified at various stages of IIM Calcutta selection process.
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IIM Calcutta Fees for MBA
| COURSE | Duration | FEES |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | 2 Years | INR 27 lakhs |
| PGP Business Analytics | 2 Years | INR 25 lakhs |
| PGP for Executives for Visionary Leadership In Manufacturing | 1 Year | INR 13.5 lakhs |
| Executive MBA | 1 Year | INR 31 lakhs |
IIM Calcutta Placement Statistics 2024
The latest IIM Calcutta placement statistics 2024 are provided below for your reference.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of Recruiters | 190 |
| Number of Offers | 573 |
| Highest Domestic Package | INR 1.15 CPA |
| Average CTC | INR 35.07 LPA |
| Median CTC | INR 33.67 LPA |
| Highest International Package | INR 94.82 LPA |
| Top Recruiters | HSBC, Goldman Sachs, Citi Bank, Deutsche Bank, Morgan Stanley, Standard Chartered |
Top Sectors Recruiting at IIM Calcutta
| Sector | Percentage |
|---|---|
| BFSI | 43 |
| Consulting | 25 |
| Healthcare | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Research | 4 |
| Gaming | 4 |
| Retail | 4 |
| Technology | 2 |
| Venture Capital | 2 |
IIM Calcutta CAT Cut off & Admission FAQs
Ques. Is there any Scholarship offered by IIM Calcutta?
Ans. IIM Calcutta students can avail of educational loans by SBI and other banks. There are scholarship facilities for aspirants such as T. Thomas Scholarship, OP Jindal Engineering & Management Scholarship, and other IIM Calcutta scholarships sponsored by companies such as Aditya Birla Group and Ratan Tata Trust.
Ques. How are the placements at IIM Calcutta?
Ans. IIM Calcutta is among the top 5 IIMs in India. The avaerage salary package offered in previous batches is above INR 28 lakhs. The highest package offered is above 80 lakhs. It has top recruiters from E-Commerce, Finance & Consulting.
Ques. How many seats are there for PGPEx.-VLM Program?
Ans. The batch size of the PGPEx.-VLM Program is between 35 to 40.
Ques. What is the qualifying CAT 2024 cut off at IIM Calcutta?
Ans. The qualifying CAT 2024 cut off at IIM Calcutta is 85 percentile for GN category, 75 percentile for OBC/ EWS categories, 70 for SC, and 65 for the ST/ PwD categories.
Ques. Does IIM Calcutta consider work experience?
Ans. Yes, IIM Calcutta considers work experience at the time of final selection. The overall weightage assigned to work experience in IIM Calcutta selection is 8%.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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