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 | Contributor-Level 6

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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Akshat Burman | Beginner-Level 4

9 years ago

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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Manori Sahni | Contributor-Level 9

2 years 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 | Guide-Level 12

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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Akshat Burman | Beginner-Level 4

9 years ago

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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Sree Kumar | Contributor-Level 6

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 | Guide-Level 14

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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Akshat Burman | Beginner-Level 4

9 years ago

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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Bazil Aga | Contributor-Level 10

9 years ago

What are your scores in class 10th and 12th?

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Akshat Burman | Beginner-Level 4

9 years ago

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

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