The IIM Calcutta Invites applications for MBA; Apply Soon With CAT 2025 Score

Q: Is IIM Calcutta inviting applications for its MBA programme using CAT 2025 scores?

Yes, IIM Calcutta is inviting applications for its MBA programme for candidates who have appeared for the CAT 2025 exam.

Q: What are the eligibility requirements to apply for MBA at IIM Calcutta?

Candidates must have a valid CAT 2025 score and meet the minimum academic and professional criteria specified by IIM Calcutta for MBA admissions.

Q: How does the IIM Calcutta MBA admission process work after application?

After submitting the application, candidates will be shortlisted based on their CAT scores, academic records, and other eligibility factors, followed by selection rounds such as GD/PI as per the institute's admission process.

Author :

Shilpa Nigam

Last Updated on : 13 Jan 2026 12:29PM

IIM Calcutta invites applications for the MBA 2026-28 batch. Selection criteria will be a three-step process where each phase will separately deal with the scores of CAT 2025, previous academic records, and personal evaluation of the candidates.

For more details, candidates are requested to check the official website of IIM Calcutta Admission Policy and the IIM Calcutta Shortlist Portal using their CAT 2025 credentials.

Phase 1: Eligibility & CAT 2025 Cutoffs

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD). For shortlisting, candidates must meet the following minimum category-wise percentiles in CAT 2025:

Category	VARC	DILR	QA	Overall
General	80	80	75	85
EWS / NC-OBC	70	65	65	75
SC	65	60	60	70
ST	55	55	55	65
PwD	45	45	45	55

For the General Category, the percentile range is between 99 and 100.

Phase 2: WAT & PI Shortlisting

A composite score is calculated to select candidates for the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) based on their rankings in phase 1.

CAT 2025 Score: 56 points

Class 10 Marks: 10 points (Max points for ≥ 80%)

Class 12 Marks: 15 points (Max points for ≥ 80%)

Gender Diversity: 4 points (Only for female and transgender candidates)

Total: 85 points

Phase 3: Final Selection

The final merit list for admission is based on a final composite score out of 100:

Personal Interview (PI): 48% weightage.
CAT 2025 Score: 30% weightage.
Written Ability Test (WAT): 8% weightage.
Work Experience: 8% weightage (Maximum points for 31–36 months; experience calculated as of January 31, 2026).
Academic Diversity: 6% weightage (Awarded for non-engineering bachelor's degrees and specific professional qualifications).

The Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, is acknowledged as the best in India for its MBA program, and is amongst the top three institutions in the country. It belongs to the prestigious IIMs (Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta) elite "ABC" group.

FAQ's

Is IIM Calcutta inviting applications for its MBA programme using CAT 2025 scores?

Yes — Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta is inviting applications for its MBA/PGP programmes for the 2026-28 batch based on CAT 2025 scores as part of the national MBA admission cycle following the CAT result.

What are the eligibility requirements to apply for MBA at IIM Calcutta?

To apply for the MBA at IIM Calcutta, candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3 pattern) from a recognised university with valid CAT 2025 scores. Shortlisting for the next stages typically considers overall and sectional CAT percentiles along with other profile components as per the institute’s criteria.

How does the IIM Calcutta MBA admission process work after application?

After submitting the application with CAT 2025 scores, shortlisted candidates are called for the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). The final admission decision is based on a composite score, which includes CAT score, PI performance, WAT, academics, diversity factors and work experience as defined by IIM Calcutta

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