How can I compensate for my bad past academic performance record to get admission to the top IIMs like IIM Lucknow?

At IIM Calcutta, if a candidate decides to withdraw their admission prior to registration or the start of the academic session, the deposited acceptance or initial fee is refunded after deducting a nominal processing fee (typically INR 1,000).

Candidates are shortlisted for the Personal Interview (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT) using a composite score derived from:

Admission in IIM Calcutta depends on multiple factors such as: CAT scores, past academic records, gender diversity, and performance in the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). Candidates can check below minimum required CAT score for getting shortlisted at IIM Calutta: 

Yes, minority students at IIM Calcutta can avail Central/State schemes for SC, ST, OBC, and Minority (MCM) categories, as well as the National Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students (Top Class Scheme).

IIM Calcutta admission 2026 has concluded. Candidates can check below the latest updates regarding IIM Calcutta: 

• Last Date to apply for CAT 2026 form is Sep 15, 2026. 
• International Conference on Freshwater Sustainable Governance and International Law will be conducted between October