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Is PGCGM by IIM Calcutta a good course?
PGCGM is an excellent course if you want an IIM certification but don't want to leave your job. The learning is the same, and the faculty is the same; the only difference is that this is taught in a virtual online classroom rather than you sitting in a classroom in Calcutta. It also includes three campus visits, so you can get a feel for the campus.
Most people struggle to get into an IIM, and the PGCGM course costs 3.5 lakh versus 31 lakh for ISB's PGP Pro course.
Is it possible to reschedule an Interview at IIM, Bangalore or IIM, Calcutta?
Yes, it is possible to reschedule an interview at IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta or any other IIM. If you can’t attend the interview, for some reason, you can write a mail and request them to give you another interview slot. You should explain the reason and attach proof with the mail. For example, if your semester examination dates are clashing with the interview date, you should attach the examination schedule with the mail.
For valid reasons, they agree to reschedule.
Does IIMC consider work experience?
Yes, every IIM considers the work experience of the candidate during admission. In fact, work experience carries a certain weightage in the selection procedure. The final selection for admission at IIMs depends on the CAT score of the candidate, past academic scores, and other factors.
However, in the PI shortlisting criteria, the requirement of work experience is not mentioned. But you can expect several questions relating to it in the interview session. And during the final selection, a certain weightage is given to your past word experience. Although it may not be a significant contributing factor, work experience is definitely evaluated for admission at IIMs including IIMC.
In the following, some facts for IIMC are highlighted regarding the points according to the months of work experience. It is not definite and can vary a little.
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Months of work experience |
Points |
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<6 |
0 |
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6 months to 12 months |
1 |
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13 months to 18 months |
2 |
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19 months to 24 months |
3 |
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25 months to 30 months |
3.5 |
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31 months to 36 months |
4 |
|
37 months to 42 months |
3 |
|
>=43 |
2.5 |
Considering the above facts, it can be stated that besides the CAT scores students should also give preference to their work experiences as it matters for admission to IIMC. The weightage of work experience of a student is normally 4 out of 50 at the time of final selection, however, at the initial stage, there is no such significance.
What kinds of sports facilities are available at IIM Calcutta? Are there facilities for sports like tennis, squash, swimming, etc.?
Every top-notch institution promotes excellent sports culture and so does IIM Calcutta. It does not just focus on academics but on the overall development of its students through extensive extracurricular activities. Some sports facilities at IIMC are
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Tennis court
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Basketball court
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Swimming pool
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Football field
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Futsal court
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An indoor badminton court
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A gym complex
Apart from these, the Alumni Sports Complex has been made that comprises top-notch sports equipment and facilities. Some of its facilities include a squash court and two tennis courts with synthetic turf.
Moreover, sports fests are promoted at large here and are open to all sports lovers. Some of these fests are theIIMC-XL sports meet and Sangharsh, the sports fest between the top four IIMs ( ABCL).
I have 89.8 in 10th, 62.15 in 12th and I have one year back in engineering. Can I get admission in IIM Calcutta if I score a good percentile in CAT?
IIM Calcutta distributes its components and assigns weights to them in order to generate category-wise shortlists for the PI and WAT stages.
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COMPONENTS |
WEIGHTS |
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CAT Overall Score |
28 |
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Class Xth Marks |
10 |
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Class XIIth Marks |
10 |
|
Gender Diversity Factor |
2 |
|
Total |
50 |
(A/B)*28 is the formula for calculating cat percentile weight.
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A = Total CAT score of the candidate
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B = CAT Maximum Score
You will receive a 10/10 in class ten, a 2/10 in class twelve, and a 0 in gender diversity. To get an interview call from IIM Calcutta, you must score 99.9 percentile or higher.
Given that you received a very high CAT score, you must perform flawlessly in the interview and WAT in order to get the call. You can receive mentoring from IIM Ahmedabad alumni if you live in Delhi and are preparing for the CAT.
How many students repeat fail in IIM Calcutta every year?
It can range from 5 to 15 in a batch of 460, depending on one's grades. In the first year, grades are averaged across 18-20 subjects. As a result, there are numerous opportunities to balance one's performance and maintain the minimum required CGPA. In comparison to other IIMs, an average guy can easily handle academic pressure at C. Despite the fact that you can see that over 95% of the batch has left. However, for some, it is too much to bear. Because it is a CGPA system, your grades are relative. Consequently, you must take care to avoid becoming one of the bottom 2-3%.
There is a system in place for extra classes taught by seniors for difficult subjects, but it all comes down to your level of preparation and how much effort you are willing to put in.
IIM Calcutta doesn't place much emphasis on past academics. Does this work in favour or against students during placements?
We need to clear the misconception that IIM Calcutta does not lay emphasis on your past academics. It very much does. You need a decent 85+ in 10 and 12 to get into IIM Calcutta.
Coming to graduation, its scores are also taken into consideration. I have seen instances where the candidate had 85+ in 10 and 12 and CAT score as high as 99.5. But he failed to get into IIM Calcutta because of a low graduation score around 60 although he was a non-engineer.
So it’s just a conception that IIM Calcutta does not place emphasis on past academics.
I got 82 in 10th, and 72 in 12th, and I am a general category male student. Are there any chances that I could get admission in IIM Calcutta?
There are numerous factors that influence your admission. But, to be honest, IIM Calcutta has the most straightforward selection criteria. All you need to do is get a CAT score of 99.8% or higher and you'll be contacted. This may appear vague because 99.8% is a big deal, but it's comparatively simple because you may not receive calls from IIMA or IIMB even if you score 99.99%.
Other determining factors include
- Grade point averages. The higher the scores, the greater the likelihood of conversion.
- Profile. The more diverse your achievements, the better your chances.
- You can't change the category and gender diversity.
Finally, consider your graduation option. If you are not an engineer, you have a better chance of getting an MBA in college.
What was the highest placement year at IIM Calcutta?
IIM Calcutta Placements 2023 has been a standout year with excellent placement records and the highest placement year. Here are some key points about the placement season:
- The 2023 placement season at IIM Calcutta is the highest placement year on record.
- Recent media reports indicate that IIM Calcutta has completed its MBA final placements for the batch 2023.
- The average and median package offered during the 2023 placements was INR 35.07 LPA and INR 33.67 LPA, respectively, as per reports.
- The top recruiting sector during the placement season was consulting, with 232 offers being made. The finance sector followed closely with 86 offers.
- A total of 573 offers were made by top recruiting companies, offering students a wide range of opportunities.
- Many well-known companies took part in the IIM Calcutta placements 2023, including Amazon, Adobe, Flipkart, Goldman Sachs, and others.
Overall, the 2023 placement season at IIM Calcutta has been a resounding success, with high average and median package offers and a significant number of offers made by top recruiters in the consulting and finance sectors.
If you had to choose between IIM Indore this year, or IIM C next year, what would you choose?
You should always be in the present moment. It is far better to seize this opportunity rather than pushing what you have in hand in the hope of getting something better.
Many individuals have rejected IIMK in the past, believing that they would ace the CAT with a much higher percentile and gain admission to IIM A, B, or C the following year. Many of these people ended up scoring much lower and failing to progress.
You have a desirable offer that many people would have loved to have. You, on the other hand, know yourself better than anyone else. As a matter of fact, the final decision is yours.
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