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IIM Calcutta percentile required - a quick read If your target is to get into IIM Calcutta. We will show you exactly what you need to do!!
Fun fact: There are a lot of students who prefer IIM C over IIM A Profile Selection criteria for getting a call:
A. Shortlisting for Personal Interview (PI) and Writing Ability Test (WAT)
Candidates will be shortlisted based on CAT 2023 score and other parameters like academic performance and gender diversity.
Stage I: Minimum CAT percentile cut-offs to be considered for PI and WAT
Minimum requirements of CAT percentiles
| Category | Section – I Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) |
Section – II Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) |
Section – III Quantitative Ability (QA) |
Overall Percentile |
| OPEN | ≥80 | ≥80 | ≥75 | ≥85 |
| EWS | ≥70 | ≥65 | ≥65 | ≥75 |
| NC-OBC | ≥70 | ≥65 | ≥65 | ≥75 |
| SC | ≥65 | ≥60 | ≥60 | ≥70 |
| ST | ≥55 | ≥55 | ≥55 | ≥65 |
| PwD | ≥45 | ≥45 | ≥45 | ≥55 |
Please note that the actual section-wise and overall percentile cut-offs may be much higher than the above-mentioned minimum percentiles as it will depend upon the number of candidates to be called for personal interview (PI) in each category.
Parameters and corresponding weights for deriving composite scores for PI and WAT
| Parameters | Weight | Method of Calculation |
| CAT 2023 Score | 56 | (A/B) x 56 |
| Class 10 marks | 10 | As per Table 3 below |
| Class 12 marks | 15 | As per Table 3 below |
| Gender Diversity Factor | 4 | 4 points will be awarded for female and transgender candidates only. |
| Total | 85 | |
| A = Candidate’s CAT 2023 Total Overall Scaled Score & B = Maximum possible CAT 2023 Total Overall Scaled Score | ||
IIM Calcutta has a highly inclusive academic environment and welcomes LGBTQ+ candidates.
Points for marks secured in Class 10 and Class 12
| Class 10 Marks (in %) | Points | Class 12 Marks (in %) | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ≥80 | 10 | ≥80 | 15 |
| ≥75 and <80 | 8 | ≥75 and <80 | 12 |
| ≥70 and <75 | 6 | ≥70 and <75 | 9 |
| ≥65 and <70 | 4 | ≥65 and <70 | 6 |
| ≥60 and <65 | 2 | ≥60 and <65 | 3 |
| <60 | 0 | <60 | 0 |
It is clear from above that for IIM Calcutta, the percentile required matters a lot. So aim high
Criteria for Final Selection for the MBA Programme:
| Parameters | Weights |
|---|---|
| CAT 2023 Score | 30 |
| Personal Interview (PI) | 48 |
| Writing Ability Test (WAT) | 08 |
| Points awarded for Academic Diversity at Bachelor’s and Master’s level for non-engineering degrees and professional qualifications as per Table 5. | 06 |
| Work Experience (as per the formula provided in the section on Work Experience) | 08 |
| Total | 100 |
See our students who made it into IIM C From this year's results, we have seen that there is a liking towards non-engineers and women. It's a hard life for a GEM and we sympathize with the fact if you are one.
Earlier, IIM C also considered graduation score before giving calls, but from a past couple of years that parameter has been scrapped off. So, take a sigh of relief if your graduation score is not upto the mark and prepare for what is still to come.
Once you get a call, it's a totally different ball game. Firstly, make sure whatever you speak and claim is credible because you might have to show proof for some of the things that you might speak about in your interview. So, beware before you lie!!!
It is recommended to build a profile by certifications that depict you as a person and your interests. Don't do certifications for the namesake only. Try mastering the topic you hold a certificate in so that you have good enough content to speak about in your interview and handle all or any questions that are thrown your way.
Try Engage 7x where we provide certifications and have varied topic to do courses from.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the minimum CAT percentile required for IIM Calcutta?
General category candidates need at least 85 overall percentile (with 80+ in VARC & DILR, and 75+ in QA). For reserved categories, cut-offs are lower.
2. Are these minimum percentiles enough to get a call?
No. The actual cut-offs are usually much higher depending on competition. Safe range for a call is 98+ percentile for General category.
3. Does IIM Calcutta consider graduation marks?
Not anymore. Only Class 10 & 12 marks are considered for shortlisting.
4. Do non-engineers and women have an advantage?
Yes. They receive academic & gender diversity points, which improves chances of getting a call.
5. What matters more in the final selection – CAT or PI?
The PI has the highest weight (48%), followed by CAT (30%), so performance after the call matters a lot.
6. Is work experience important for IIM Calcutta?
Yes, it carries 8% weight. Relevant, quality experience can make your profile stronger.
7. What should candidates keep in mind for the PI?
Be authentic and credible—you may be asked to provide proof for everything you claim.
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