What is the eligibility criteria of PGDBA course offered by IIM Calcutta?
IIM Calcutta PGDBA course is open to any candidate who has cleared a UG or PG degree with at least 60% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ST/PwD candidates). In 2026, admissions into this course will be managed by Indian Statistical Institute instead of IIM Calcutta itself.
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IIM Calcutta as credited many companies as top recruiters of its MBA graduates. Below mentioned are some of this institute's, top recruiters:
- Accenture
- Aditya Birla Group
- TCS
- Reliance
Candidates are selected based on following factors during PGDBA admissions of IIM Calcutta:
| Criteria | Weights |
|---|---|
| PGDBA Admission Test Score | 45 |
| PI | 40 |
| Point in class 12 | 08 |
| Work experience | 07 |
IIM Calcutta MBA admissions require candidates submit copies of these documents:
- Class 10th and Class 12th marksheet and passing certificate
- UG level passing degree
- CAT scorecard
- Work experience certificate
No, IIM Calcutta cannot get into MBA courses without appearing CAT first. CAT is a mandatory entrance exam and it is conducted every year for admissions into all MBA courses offered by this institute.
However, candidates who are applying for MBAEx course will be required to appear in GMAT for admissi
Getting into IIM Calcutta is extremy difficult. The institute accepts admisison based on entrance exams like CAT and GMAT. Students must qualify the entrance exams to get admission and it followed by the personal interview.
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