IIM Calcutta - Indian Institute of Management

To gain admission to the PGP course (or MBA), candidates must possess a valid CAT score that meets the cutoff for IIM Calcutta. Therefore, students interested in this flagship program must complete the CAT application process and take the exam. For other programs such as MBA Ex, PhD, or Certificate, applications can be submitted directly through the official IIM Calcutta website. Below is the detailed admission process for IIM Calcutta:

IIM Calcutta Application Process 2026

The application process for the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta is conducted online. Candidates seeking admission to the MBA course must fill out the CAT application form.

IIM Calcutta Application Process

Aspirants for the IIM Calcutta MBA program must complete the CAT registration process. For other courses, eligible candidates can visit the institute's official website. Below are the steps to complete the CAT application form:

• Visit the iimcat.ac.in website
• Select the 'CAT 2026 New Register' option under the 'New Candidate Registration' section
• Provide your name, date of birth, email ID, mobile number, and nationality
• Click on the 'Generate OTP' button
• Upon successful registration, an OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number and email ID
• Verify your CAT 2026 registration using the OTP
• Complete the CAT application form with all necessary details
• Upload the required documents
• Pay the application fee of INR 2,700 (General, EWS, and NC-OBC) or INR 1,350 (SC, ST, and PwD)
• Submit the form and print a copy

Documents Required for Admission at IIM Calcutta

Candidates can find below the list of documents needed for admission at IIM Calcutta:

• Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
• Graduation mark sheet
• Entrance exam scorecard
• Professional qualification certificates such as CA, CS, or CMA (if applicable)
• Government-issued photo ID proof (Aadhar Card, Passport, PAN Card, or Voter ID)
• Passport-size color photographs
• Transfer certificate or Migration certificate
• Caste/Category certificate or PwD certificate
• Work experience certificates

Written Ability Test (WAT)/ Personal Interview (PI) Round

Candidates who are shortlisted based on merit in the CAT entrance exam and academic performance must participate in the WAT/PI round. A cumulative score will be calculated for final selections. For other programs, students who meet the IIM Calcutta eligibility criteria will be shortlisted based on specific selection criteria for each course.

Declaration of Final Merit List

After all selection rounds are completed, the institute may release a category-wise merit list. Students who are included in the merit list will be eligible for admission. Please check the IIM Calcutta cutoff.

Admission Confirmation

Selected candidates can confirm their seats by paying the required fee to IIM Calcutta.

IIM Calcutta Fee Refund Policy

Candidates can review the IIM Calcutta Fee Refund Policy below:

• Refunds may be granted after deducting INR 1,000 as a processing fee if a written request for withdrawal and fee refund is received at least one day before the course begins.
• If admission is granted during the spot round, the fee will be forfeited upon receipt of a withdrawal request.
• If a withdrawal request is made after the course has started, the tuition fee will be forfeited.