Can I get direct admission at IIM Calcutta?
IIM Calcutta direct admissions are possible for some courses. These courses don't require entrance examination scores for admissions. Few of them are certificate courses and others. For other PG programmes offered at IIM Calcutta, candidates must follow the below-mentioned steps:
Step 1: Visit the of
No, admission to the majority of courses at IIM Calcutta is determined by entrance. CAT is the application method used by IIM Calcutta for postgraduate programmes. As a result, in order to be admitted, candidates must visit the CAT website. Based on the CAT score, the institute will further shortlis
No, IIM Calcutta admission to most of the courses is entrance-based. The application process of IIM Calcutta for PG courses takes place via CAT. Therefore, candidates need to visit the official website of CAT to get admission. The institute will further shortlist the candidates based on the CAT scor
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IIM Calcutta is responsible for covering 60% of the total PGPEX-VLM course curriculum. Remaining 40% of this course is covered by both IIT Kanpur and Madras in equal percentages. Candidates will cover this course in eight terms in 1170 total classes.
IIM Calcutta has only mentioned accepting GMAT score for admission into EMBA courses.
However, CAT is commonly accepted by other similar institutes for both MBA and MBAEx courses. Thus, candidates are advised to ask admission desk for confirmation on this question.
IIM Calcutta Executive MBA admisson fees is INR 2 Lacs for academic year 2026. Candidates are required to pay this fees within the deadline mentioned in their admission letter.
This fees is part of overall MBAEx course fees at IIM Calcutta.
Yes, any candidate who wishes to apply for MBAEx at IIM Calcutta must have a work experience of minimum 5 years. This experience will be counted in financial year meaning, candidates must have this experince on March 31st when they are applying for IIM Calcutta Executive MBA admission.
Candidates will be asked to provide following documents:
- Class 10th and Class 12th passing certificate and marksheet
- UG level passing degree
- Work experience certificate
- GMAT scorecard
- Statement of Purpose
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