IIM Calcutta CAT 2024 percentile is expected to be around 99+ for general category candidates. According to previous Cutoff trends, SC, ST, and OBC candidates may expect a lower final percentile up to 96 or 97. IIM Calcutta is amongst the top IIMs in India and is ranked 3rd in the Management Category by the NIRF Rankings 2024.
The Shortlisting Criteria for IIM Calcutta through CAT 2024 can be found here. IIM Calcutta is expected to have a qualifying cutoff of 98-100 percentile. For general category students, the minimum cutoff percentile is expected to be 80 in VARC, DILR, and 74 in QA. ST candidates must score 55 in VARC, DILR, and QA to be considered. Below are the Shortlisting Criteria for IIM Bangalore through CAT 2024.
IIM Calcutta Shortlisting Criteria 2025
The admissions process at IIM Calcutta is designed to identify the most deserving candidates through a well-structured approach. Here’s a simplified breakdown:
Eligibility & Initial Screening
- Candidates must meet the CAT 2024 cutoff scores (80 for the General category, and lower for reserved categories like ST, SC, and PWD).
Composite Score Assessment
The composite score is based on these factors:
- CAT 2024 Scores – 55%
- 10th Board Scores – 10%
- 12th Board Scores – 10%
- Graduation Performance – 10%
- Gender Diversity – 5%
AWT-PI Round
Shortlisting is done in two stages:
- First, composite scores determine the shortlist from academic categories.
- Additional shortlists are created based on cutoff scores to ensure a comprehensive evaluation.
Final Selection
The final composite score includes:
- Performance in AWT & PI rounds
- CAT scores (55%)
- Academic scores (10th, 12th, graduation) – 30%
- Gender diversity factor – 5%
