How can I get admission in IIM, Calcutta to pursue MBA?

I have scored low marks in class 10th and 12th.

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Sumeet Kalaskar
9 years ago
Low marks in class 10th and 12th would affect your composite score. You need to score a high CAT percentile to get a call from IIM. The admission will depend on your PI and graduation background. As IIM - Calcutta is one of the most sought after institutes in country, you have to be highly competent

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I get 42% in 10th, 59% in 12th and 60% in graduation should I get call from IIM Calcutta after scoring above 99 percentile in CAT?

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a year ago

Candidates seeking admission to the MBA course need to visit the official website of the Common Admission Test (CAT) to apply online. Before applying, the aspirants must check the course-specific eligibility criteria. Candidates are shortlisted based on their CAT score and several stages of selectio

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Devesh Lathi
9 years ago
To pursue Post Graduate Diploma in Management, you need to take CAT and perform exceedingly well. For students belonging to general category, the CAT cutoff for the interview call is as high as 98 percentile. Perform well in the interview to secure admission at IIM Calcutta.

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I get 42% in 10th, 59% in 12th and 60% in graduation. Will I get call from IIM Calcutta after scoring above 99 percentile in CAT?

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9 years ago
Look at their website and all the programs they offer, general MBA, specialized MBA, executive MBA, distance MBA, etc. Each one may have different entrance exam / equivalent exam grade / selection criteria.

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Shail Oberoi
9 years ago
You need to have minimum 50% marks at your graduation examination and score more than 95 percentile score in CAT to get a call for PI (personal interview) from IIM, Calcutta. Once you clear the PI then you can get admission on the basis of merit ranking.

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I get 42% in 10th, 59% in 12th and 60% in graduation, will I get call from IIM Calcutta after scoring above 99 percentile in CAT?

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9 years ago
What are your scores in class 10th and 12th?

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I have got 42% in 10th and 59% in 12th.

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