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    IIM Calcutta MBA 2027–29: CAT Gets 56 Points in Shortlisting, PI Carries 48% in Final Selection
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    IIM Calcutta MBA 2027–29: CAT Gets 56 Points in Shortlisting, PI Carries 48% in Final Selection

    Gursimran KaurUpdated on 09 Oct 2026, 03:38 PM IST

    IIM Calcutta 2027 admission criteria is out on the official website. Candidates who are aiming to pursue an MBA at IIM Calcutta must check the selection criteria for the 2027-29 session. CAT 2026 score has the highest weightage (56%) in the IIM Calcutta 2027 PI selection criteria, while the personal interview also holds good weightage (48%) in the final admission criteria of IIM Calcutta. Read the complete article for detailed IIM Calcutta selection weightage for the 2027 MBA admissions. The IIM Calcutta 2027 admission process consists of three stages. The first stage of the IIM Calcutta 2027 admission process is the pre-PI shortlist, after which candidates are shortlisted for PI and WAT rounds, and finally, in the third stage, the final IIM Calcutta 2027 admission merit list is created based on the composite score of the candidates.

    IIM Calcutta MBA 2027–29: CAT Gets 56 Points in Shortlisting, PI Carries 48% in Final Selection
    IIM Calcutta MBA Admission 2027: Minimum CAT Percentile and Graduation Marks Required

    IIM Calcutta Admission 2027: IIM Calcutta 2027 Selection Criteria Pre-PI

    Candidates will have to secure an overall minimum CAT 2026 percentile as well as a minimum CAT 2026 sectional cutoff to be eligible for the IIM Calcutta Pre-PI round.

    The pre- PI IIM Calcutta selection criteria involve securing a minimum CAT percentile in both sectional and overall. Candidates must note that the CAT 2026 percentile mentioned below represents the minimum qualifying percentile; the actual CAT 2026 cutoff may be higher.

    Candidate Category

    VARC

    DILR

    QA

    Aggregate CAT Percentile

    General

    ≥80

    ≥80

    ≥75

    ≥85

    NC-OBC

    ≥70

    ≥65

    ≥65

    ≥75

    EWS

    ≥70

    ≥65

    ≥65

    ≥75

    SC

    ≥65

    ≥60

    ≥60

    ≥70

    ST

    ≥55

    ≥55

    ≥55

    ≥65

    PwD

    ≥45

    ≥45

    ≥45

    ≥55

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    IIM Calcutta MBA Admission 2027-29 Eligibility Criteria

    MBA aspirants wishing to apply for IIM Calcutta MBA 2027-29 admission must meet the eligibility criteria mentioned by the institute.

    • A valid score in the CAT 2026 exam.

    • Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university/institution.

    • 50% minimum marks or equivalent is required for general category candidates.

    • For SC, ST, and PwD candidates, a minimum of 45% marks are required.

    • Candidates appearing for their final-year bachelor's examination or awaiting results can apply, given they satisfy the other eligibility criteria.

    • Candidates whose graduation results are not available at the time of registration must submit their original certificates and mark sheets, no later than September 30, 2027

    IIM Calcutta 2027-29 MBA Admission Process

    The IIM Calcutta admission process for 2027 is divided into three stages. Candidates who are aiming for the IIM Calcutta 2027-29 admission via the CAT 2026 exam must check the stages of IIM Calcutta 2027 selection and admission.

    The first stage of IIM C MBA 2027 admission is the pre- PI shortlisting of candidates based on the minimum accepted CAT 2026 score. Candidates are required to secure the minimum marks in both the CAT 2026 sectional and total marks.
    In the second stage of the IIM Calcutta 2027 admission to the MBA program, candidates will be shortlisted for the WAT and PI round. The candidates shortlisted for the WAT & PI round will be curated based on the IIM Calcutta 2027 selection criteria and the composite score of the MBA aspirants.

    The final stage of the IIM Calcutta 2027 MBA admission criteria: the candidates who appeared for the personal Interview and WAT will be evaluated on multiple parameters, and the final IIM Calcutta admission shortlist will be made based on their composite scores.

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    IIM Calcutta 2027 Selection Criteria for Personal Interview

    The IIM Calcutta 2027 selection criteria fo the personal interview and WAT round are as follows. Candidates can also check the weightage for each component of the IIM C selection criteria in the following table.

    IIM C 2027-29 Selection Components

    IIM C 2027 Selection Criteria Weightage

    CAT 2026 Score

    56

    Class 10 marks

    10

    Class 12 marks

    15

    Gender Diversity

    4

    Total

    85

    IIM Calcutta 2027-29 Admission Criteria

    The final offer list for the IIM Calcutta MBA program will be based on the IIM Calcutta 2027 admission criteria as mentioned in the following table.

    IIM C 2027-29 MBA Admission Components

    IIM C 2027 Admission Criteria Weightage

    CAT 2026 Score

    30

    Personal Interview

    48

    Written Ability Test

    08

    Academic Diversity

    06

    Work experience

    08

    Total

    100

    IIM Calcutta 2027 Weightage for Academic Diversity

    IIM Calcutta 2027 weightage for academic diversity varies based on the degree obtained by the MBA aspirant. Here is a list of academic diversity considered at IIM Calcutta along with the weightage given to each.

    Category ID

    Academic Category

    Points

    1

    Bachelor's degree in engineering stream OR Master's degree in engineering stream OR Integrated Master's degree in engineering stream

    0

    2

    Bachelor's degree in a non-engineering stream

    4

    3

    Dual bachelor's degree in Law (e.g., BA LLB, BSc LLB, B.Com LLB, BBA LLB)

    5

    4

    Bachelor's degree in engineering stream and Master's degree in non-engineering stream

    2

    5

    Bachelor's degree in non-engineering stream and Master's degree in non-engineering stream

    5

    6

    Dual/Integrated degree where bachelor's is in non-engineering and master's is in non-engineering stream

    5

    7

    Dual/Integrated degree where bachelor's is in engineering and master's is in non-engineering stream

    1

    8

    CA/ICWA/CS or Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India (FIAI) without a bachelor's degree

    5

    9

    CA/ICWA/CS or Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India (FIAI) with a bachelor's degree

    6

    10

    CA/ICWA/CS or Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India (FIAI), with or without a bachelor's degree, and with a Master's degree in a non-engineering stream

    6

    11

    Integrated bachelor's degree in Law

    6

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Is CAT compulsory for IIM Calcutta MBA admission 2027?
    A:

    Yes, candidates are required to obtain a valid CAT 2-26 score to be eligible for IIM Calcutta admissions. 

    Q: Is there a reservation policy for IIM Calcutta MBA 2027 admission?
    A:

    Yes, IIM Calcutta will follow the reservation norms laid out by the Government of India. 

    Q: What are the final admission factors for IIM Calcutta MBA admission?
    A:

    The candidates will be selected based on the composite score of the following components: 

    • CAT 2026 Score
    • Personal Interview
    • Written Ability Test (WAT)
    • Academic Diversity
    • Work Experience
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