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IIM Calcutta shortlist for PI-WAT 2026 is expected to be released on January 7, 2026, in online mode. Candidates can check their IIM Calcutta shortlist status by visiting the official website, iimcal.ac.in. Candidates who appeared for the CAT entrance exam can check their shortlist status by entering the CAT registration number and email ID. The shortlisted candidates must also appear for the written test and personal interview on the specified date and time as per the IIM Calcutta selection criteria 2026. Read the article to get more details regarding the IIM Calcutta shortlist 2026.
To pursue an MBA programme at FMS Delhi, candidates typically need a CAT percentile of 98 or higher. The selection process includes a Written Ability Test (WAT) and a Personal Interview (PI).
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Candidates have to go through the following steps to check their IIM Calcutta final shortlist status and apply for the WAT-PI round for IIM Calcutta admission.
Read more: IIM admission criteria 2026
Check the IIM Calcutta interview schedule from the table below.
IIM Calcutta Events | Dates |
Declaration of CAT 2025 result | December 19-21, 2025 (expected) |
Release of IIM Calcutta PI status | January 7, 2026 (expected) |
IIM Calcutta interview dates | February -March, 2026 (Expected) |
Release of final IIM Calcutta results | April 29, 2026 |
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Once all applicants have completed the IIM Calcutta admission rounds, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Calcutta publishes the final selection list. If any IIM Calcutta shortlisted candidates decide to deny their admission, the seat is then offered to another applicant, resulting in movement on the IIM Calcutta waitlist.
The IIM Calcutta shortlist 2026 pdf will be released on certain factors, such as academic performance, CAT 2024 score, work experience, and WAT-PI score. The IIM Calcutta shortlisted candidates must submit the form online within the stipulated deadline for attending the IIM Calcutta MBA final selection process.
Generally, details regarding the IIM Calcutta selection criteria are mentioned below.
Though the IIM Calcutta fees 2026-2028 has not been out yet, one can look into the IIM Calcutta MBA course fee for previous years to get an idea. According to the previous IIM Calcutta fee structure, the IIM Calcutta MBA fees can be expected as follows:
IIM Calcutta Courses | Fees |
Executive M.B.A | Rs. 31,00,000 |
Executive PGP Visionary Leadership and Manufacturing | Rs. 13,50,000 |
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Analytics | Rs. 25,00,000 |
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IIM Calcutta placement cell achieved a 100% placement record by recruiting all of its final-year students in various top organizations. As per the IIM Calcutta previous years placement report, the IIM Calcutta highest package offered to final-year graduates is around Rs. 1.15 CR. Meanwhile, the IIM Calcutta average package was Rs. 35 LPA, according to the IIM Calcutta placement 2024 report.
Particulars | Statistics |
Total number of offers made | 573 |
Number of Recruiters visited | 200+ |
Highest IIM Calcutta salary package | Rs. 1.15 Cr |
Average IIM Calcutta placement salary | Rs. 35.7 LPA |
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Applicants who are chosen for IIM Calcutta’s MBA programme will receive notifications through email. These selected individuals must affirm their acceptance by submitting an acceptance letter and a fee, which will be applied to the initial tuition payment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The IIM Calcutta shortlist was released on January 7, 2025, on the official website.
The process of IIM Calcutta waitlist movement is designed to allocate any remaining seats after the first admission phase. If any of the initially accepted candidates decline their offer from IIM Calcutta, the spot is then offered to the next eligible candidate on the IIM Calcutta waitlist.
The IIM Calcutta interview results will be declared in February or March 2025.
The candidates can check the IIM Calcutta stage 1 shortlist by entering their credentials, such as CAT id and email id on the login page of the interview list available in the announcement section of the website.
Yes, The shortlisted candidates must fill out the WAT-PI form and submit it online within the specified deadline.
Except for IIM Ahmedabad, new IIMs and baby IIMs report all the other IIMs need one to score 85+ percentile.
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For a raw score of 56 in CAT 2025 Slot 3, your expected overall percentile is likely to be in the range of the 90th-95th percentile. The exact percentile can vary slightly on the final normalization process and the process and performance of all test-takers. In this article you'll find more about the CAT result.
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With a projected CAT percentile of 87% but not clearing sectional cutoffs, your chances at top IIMs are limited because they require both overall percentile and sectional minimums. However, you still have a good shot at other reputed management institutes and non-IIM B-schools. Consider colleges like NMIMS, SPJIMR, IMT, TAPMI, Great Lakes, and other well-ranked private or state-level B-schools that accept CAT scores and weigh your profile holistically. Your academic record, BSc in Animation with 80%, and 5 years of work experience at Ubisoft India are strong points and may help in institutes that value work experience in their selection process. Also, explore institutes that accept XAT, MAT, or CMAT, where your profile can be competitive.
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NIT Rourkela CAT cutoff range is between 70-85 percentiles for the general category. 70 is the minimum percentile needed to apply, and 85 is the highest percentile. However, the maximum percentile depends on the particular year competition. It can be changed.
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If you filled the UGC NET form under EWS but you don’t have a valid EWS certificate, then forget using the EWS category. They won’t accept it. You’ll automatically be treated as General category during document verification.
And no, this won’t make your form “invalid” or “illegal.” It just means you won’t get the EWS benefit.
So yes — you can still go for General category posts and Professor recruitment. Just don’t try to submit a fake/invalid certificate; that will get you disqualified.
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If your CAT admit card shows your surname first followed by your first name as entered in the form, it is correct. You do not need to worry about this format as long as it matches the details you provided. Ensure all other information on the admit card is accurate and carry it to the exam along with the required identification documents.
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