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    IIM Calcutta Selection Criteria 2026 OUT: CAT 2025 Cut Off, WAT-PI Weightage & IIM C Admission Policy
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    IIM Calcutta Selection Criteria 2026 OUT: CAT 2025 Cut Off, WAT-PI Weightage & IIM C Admission Policy

    Suvam MaitiUpdated on 09 Jan 2026, 04:24 PM IST

    IIM Calcutta 2026 PI Shortlist is out! Candiates can check their IIM Calcutta 2026 PI Shortlist status from the official website. According to the IIM Calcutta 2026 selection criteria, the IIM Calcutta CAT 2025 cutoff is ≥85 percentile for the general candidates. IIM Calcutta 2026 admission process includes several stages, like pre-PI shortlisting, PI -WAT rounds and rolling out of final IIMC admission 2026 offers. In the pre-PI round of the IIM Calcutta admission 2026 CAT 2025 weightage will be 56, the class 10 marks weightage will be 10, the class 12 marks weightage will be 15, and the gender diversity factor will be 4.
    Click Here for the IIM Calcutta PI Shortlist 2026 Link

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    1. IIM Calcutta 2026 PI Shortlist: How to Check IIM Calcutta 2026 Shortlist
    2. IIM Calcutta 2026 Admission Process: Stage I
    3. IIM Calcutta 2026 Selection Process: Stage II
    4. IIM Calcutta Selection Criteria 2026-2028: Stage III
    5. IIM Calcutta CAT 2025 Cutoff for Final Selection (Expected)
    6. IIM Calcutta Eligibility Criteria 2026
    7. IIM Calcutta Admission 2026: Documents Needed
    8. IIM Calcutta Selection 2026: Academic Diversity Table
    9. IIM Calcutta Selection 2026: Acceptance Rate of the Previous Years
    10. IIM Calcutta CAT 2025 Cutoff for Final Selection (Expected)
    IIM Calcutta Selection Criteria 2026 OUT: CAT 2025 Cut Off, WAT-PI Weightage & IIM C Admission Policy
    IIM Calcutta Selection Criteria 2026

    The final IIM Calcutta 2026 selection will be based on CAT 2025 score - 30% weightage, Personal Interview- 48% weightage, WAT- 8% weightage, Academic diversity -6%, and Work experience - 8%. As per RTI Data, for the interview round, the IIM Calcutta composite score cutoff 2025 was 56.105 for general candidates, while the minimum composite score for IIM Calcutta 2025 Final selection was 56.786. Explore this article to learn more about the IIM Calcutta 2026 admission process, cutoff and the acceptance rate.

    IIM Calcutta 2026 PI Shortlist: How to Check IIM Calcutta 2026 Shortlist

    Candidates who have received the respective mails from IIM Calcutta would know that they have been shortlisted for the IIM Calcutta PI round. Apart from that, IIM Calcutta PI Shortlist 2026 can be checked from the official website-iimcal.ac.in . Here is the step by step process to check the IIM Calcutta 2026 PI Shortlist from the website
    1. Visit the IIM Calcutta official website- -iimcal.ac.in
    2. Visit the 2 years MBA programme under the programme tab.
    3. Click on IIM Calcutta PI Shortlist 2026-2028
    4. Put CAT 2025 Registration No and Email Address to check your IIM Calcutta 2026 PI Shortlist status.

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    IIM Calcutta 2026 Admission Process: Stage I

    In the first stage, the candidates need to match the IIM Calcutta CAT 2025 Cutoff on both section-wise and overall percentiles. The minimum cutoff for the IIM Calcutta 2026 selection is mentioned in the table below. However, it is important to note that, while these are the minimum qualifying marks for IIM Calcutta 2025 admission, the actual cutoff might go higher.

    IIM Calcutta CAT 2025 Cutoff (Pre-PI Round)

    Category

    VARC

    DILR

    QA

    Aggregate

    General 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

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    IIM Calcutta 2026 Selection Process: Stage II

    The candidates fulfilling the criteria of the previous stage will be called for the Personal Interview (PI) and Writing Ability Test (WAT), as per the IIM Calcutta 2026 admission process. This IIM Calcutta 2026 shortlisting will be based on the composite score derived using the parameters and the corresponding weights as specified:

    Parameters

    Weight

    Method of Calculation

    IIM Calcutta CAT 2025 Weightage

    56

    (A/B)* 56

    IIM Calcutta Class 10 marks

    10

    Class 10 marks (per cent)

    Points

    Class 10 marks (per cent)

    Points

    ≥80

    10

    ≥65 and <70

    4

    ≥75 and <80

    8

    ≥60 and <65

    2

    ≥70 and <75

    6

    <60

    0

    Class 12 marks for IIM Calcutta

    15

    Class 12 marks
    (per cent)

    Points

    Class 12 marks
    (per cent)

    Points

    ≥80

    15

    ≥65 and <70

    6

    ≥75 and <80

    12

    ≥60 and <65

    3

    ≥70 and <75

    9

    <60

    0

    IIM Calcutta Gender Diversity Factor

    4

    4 points will be awarded for female and transgender candidates only.

    Total

    85


    A = CAT 2025 Total Overall Scaled score of the Candidate

    B = Maximum possible CAT 2025 Total Overall Scaled Score

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    Category-wise no. of candidates shortlisted for the Interview Round for IIM Calcutta 2025-2027

    IIM Calcutta Category-wise no. of candidates shortlisted for the Interview Round

    Category

    General

    EWS

    NC-OBC

    SC

    ST

    IIM Calcutta PI Composite Score Cutoff

    56.105

    51.01

    48.735

    42.305

    36.508

    IIM Calcutta PGP Applicants

    179731

    14486

    47613

    21666

    5636

    Shortlisted for IIM Calcutta Interview

    956

    70

    437

    459

    248

    % of Form Filled

    0.53

    0.48

    0.92

    2.12

    4.40

    Source: RTI Data of IIM Calcutta Admission 2025-2027; IIM Calcutta composite score might get higher.

    IIM Calcutta Selection Criteria 2026-2028: Stage III

    Out of the candidates called for the IIM Calcutta Interview 2026, candidates will be selected for the IIM Calcutta Admission 2026 based on the following parameters: CAT 2025 score - 30% weightage, Personal Interview- 48% weightage, WAT- 8% weightage, Academic diversity -6%, and Work experience - 8%.

    Parameters

    Weights

    CAT 2025 Score

    30

    Personal Interview (PI)

    48

    Writing Ability Test (WAT)

    08

    Points awarded for Academic Diversity at Bachelor’s and Master’s levels for non-engineering degrees and professional qualifications as per the table below

    06

    IIM Calcutta Work Experience Weightage

    If X <= 6 then 0 Points
    If 6 < X <= 24 then X/3 points
    If 24 < X <= 36 then 8 points
    If 36 < X <= 48 then 26- (X/2) points
    If X > 48, then 2 points

    Total

    100

    IIM Calcutta Admission Process: Minimum CAT percentile for IIM Calcutta Selection (Expected)

    IIM Calcutta CAT 2025 Cutoff for Final Selection (Expected)

    IIM Calcutta PGP Course (2025-2027)

    General

    EWS

    NC-OBC

    SC

    ST

    Shortlisted for IIM Calcutta Interview

    956

    70

    437

    459

    248

    Offered

    471

    20

    280

    175

    94

    IIM Calcutta Composite Score cutoff for those offered.

    56.786

    56.432

    43.329

    44.766

    36.166

    Source: RTI Data of IIM Calcutta Admission 2025-2027; IIM Calcutta composite score might get higher.

    IIM Calcutta Eligibility Criteria 2026

    In the NIRF Ranking 2025, IIM Calcutta was ranked 7, making in one of the top-most IIMs in India. As per the IIM Calcutta selection 2026, management aspirants need to match certain IIM Calcutta 2026 eligibility criteria.

    • Education Qualification: A Minimum of 3 years of graduation courses is needed to apply for the IIM Calcutta PGP courses.

    • Other Degrees: Applicants with CA/ICWA/CS degrees after Class XII are also eligible for the IIM Calcutta 2026 admission process.

    • Minimum Score: For the IIM Calcutta PGP courses, general candidates are required to have a minimum of 50% in their graduation, while the SC/ST candidates are required to have a minimum of 45% score in their bachelor's degree.

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    IIM Calcutta Admission 2026: Documents Needed

    Here is the list of documents that need to be submitted by the IIM Calcutta management aspirants to complete their IIM Bangalore admission 2026-2028.

    • 10th board, 12th board and bachelor’s degree transcripts

    • Bachelor’s degree certificate / provisional degree certificate (if applicable)

    • Bonafide certificate (for candidates studying in the final year)

    • Professional degree transcripts (CA/CS/ICWA) (if applicable)

    • Professional degree certificate (if applicable)

    • Statement of purpose

    • Work experience letters, first and last payslips (if applicable)

    • SC/ST/NC-OBC/EWS certificate (if applicable)

    • Relevant disability certificate and UDID Card for persons with disability (PwD)

    IIM Calcutta Selection 2026: Academic Diversity Table

    In the IIMC 2026 selection, a highest of 6 marks is allotted as per the Academic Diversity criteria. In the table below, we have discussed how different marks will be allotted to different bachelor's degree holders.

    No

    Academic Diversity for CAT 2025

    Points

    1

    Bachelor's degree in the engineering stream

    OR

    Master’s degree in the engineering stream

    OR

    Integrated Master’s degree in the 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 the engineering stream and a Master's in the non-engineering stream

    2

    5

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

    5

    6

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

    5

    7

    Dual/Integrated degree where a Bachelor's in the engineering stream and a Master's in the non-engineering stream

    1

    8

    CA/ICWA/CS or Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India (FIAI) without having 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 in a non-engineering stream.

    6

    11

    Integrated bachelor’s degree in Law and a Master's in a non-engineering stream.

    6

    IIM Calcutta Selection 2026: Acceptance Rate of the Previous Years

    IIM BLACKI is known for its lower acceptance rate. In 2025-2027 batch IIM Calcutta acceptance rate for the general category was 49.27% of the candidates selected for the IIM Calcutta Interview rounds. However, 471 general candidates were offered an IIM Calcutta seat, which turns out to be only 0.26% of the students who applied for it. The IIM Calcutta acceptance rate for the SC (0.81%), EWS (0.14%), and NC-OBC(0.59%), were below 1% of the candidates who applied for the IIM Calcutta admission 2025-2027.

    IIM Calcutta CAT 2025 Cutoff for Final Selection (Expected)

    IIM Calcutta PGP Course (2025-2027)

    General

    EWS

    NC-OBC

    SC

    ST

    IIM Calcutta PGP Applicants

    179731

    14486

    47613

    21666

    5636

    Shortlisted for IIM Calcutta Interview

    956

    70

    437

    459

    248

    Offered

    471

    20

    280

    175

    94

    IIM Calcutta Composite Score cutoff for those offered.

    56.786

    56.432

    43.329

    44.766

    36.166

    % of Form Filled

    0.26

    0.14

    0.59

    0.81

    1.67

    % of Interview Calls

    49.27

    28.57

    64.07

    38.13

    37.90

    Source: RTI Data of IIM Calcutta Admission 2025-2027

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What are the Eligibility Criteria for IIM Calcutta?
    A:

    IIM Calcutta 2026 eligibility criteria require a bachelor's degree with a minimum percentage - 50% for General, 45% for SC/ST/PwD. 

    Q: Does 12th marks matter in Calcutta?
    A:

    Yes, 12th marks matter in Calcutta. 12th marks as Academic criteria are given 15% marks in the IIM Selection.

    Q: How to get free seats in IIM Calcutta?
    A:

    There are no free seats in IIM Calcutta.

    Q: What percentile is required for IIM Calcutta?
    A:

    While the percentile required for IIM Calcutta for the general candidates are more than 98 percentile, according to the IIM Calcutta 2026 admission policy minimum cutoff to apply for IIM Calcutta is more than 85 percentile for the general candidates. 

    Q: Is IIM Calcutta Tier 1?
    A:

    Yes, IIM Calcutta is among the Tier 1 MBA colleges in India. 

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