IIM Calcutta will conduct the CAT 2024 on November 24 for admissions to PGP programs in 2025-26. The institute's 2025 admission strategy remains unchanged, with CAT scores continuing to hold the same weightage. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD categories) from a recognised university. In the case of foreign degrees, an equivalence certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities is mandatory. For integrated master's or dual degree holders, the bachelor's equivalent percentage will be considered. Final-year bachelor's students and those awaiting results are eligible to apply.
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IIM Calcutta Admissions through CAT 2024 Selection Process
IIM Calcutta's MBA 2025 admissions involve three selection stages.
Stage 1: Minimum requirements of CAT percentiles
| Category | Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) | Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) | Quantitative Ability | Overall Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPEN | ≥80 | ≥80 | ≥75 | ≥85 |
| EWS | ≥70 | ≥65 | ≥65 | ≥75 |
| NC-OBC | ≥70 | ≥65 | ≥65 | ≥75 |
| SC | ≥65 | ≥60 | ≥60 | ≥70 |
| ST | ≥55 | ≥55 | ≥55 | ≥65 |
| PwD | ≥45 | ≥45 | ≥45 | ≥55 |
Stage 2: Parameters and corresponding weights for deriving composite scores for PI and WAT
| Parameters | Weight | 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 for female and transgender candidates only. |
| Total | 85 | |
| A = Candidate’s CAT 2023 Total Overall Scaled Score & B = Maximum possible CAT 2023 Total Overall Scaled Score | ||
Points for marks secured in Class 10 and Class 12
| Class 10 Marks (in %) | Points |
|---|---|
| ≥80 | 10 |
| ≥75 and <80 | 8 |
| ≥70 and <75 | 6 |
| ≥65 and <70 | 4 |
| ≥60 and <65 | 2 |
| <60 | 0 |
| Class 12 Marks (in %) | Points |
|---|---|
| ≥80 | 15 |
| ≥75 and <80 | 12 |
| ≥70 and <75 | 9 |
| ≥65 and <70 | 6 |
| ≥60 and <65 | 3 |
| <60 | 0 |
Stage 3: Parameters and weights for final selection for the MBA Programme
| Parameters | Weights |
|---|---|
| CAT 2024 Score | 30 |
| Personal Interview (PI) | 48 |
| Writing Ability Test (WAT) | 08 |
| Points awarded for Academic Diversity at Bachelor’s and Master’s level for non-engineering degrees and professional qualifications as per Table 5. | 06 |
| Work Experience (as per the formula provided in the section on Work Experience) | 08 |
| Total | 100 |