Kolkata, West Bengal
CBS Kolkata: CAT Cut-off, Fees and Placements
CBS Kolkata admits students to its PGDM through CAT or XAT or MAT or CMAT or GMAT. Its PGDM fee is ₹7,70,000 for the whole programme. Every figure below links to the institute’s own document.
By ProCounsel Editorial TeamReviewed by ProCounsel counselling teamLast updated 12 Nov 2026
Official sources only · last verified 12 Nov 2026
What should you know about CBS Kolkata at a glance?
| Full name | Calcutta Business School |
| Location | Kolkata, West BengalMore MBA colleges in Kolkata |
| Type | Private |
| Exams accepted | CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT |
How does CBS Kolkata select students?
Stage 1: Shortlisting on entrance score and application; CBSAT
Shortlisting on CAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA/JEE MAT/CMAT or GMAT score and application details. All candidates must also qualify CBS's own aptitude test (CBSAT) to be selected for the GD/PI round. Eligibility: minimum 50% in Class X, XII and graduation.
Stage 2: Individual Assessment Process (Situation Analysis, Personal Interview, etc.)
Past academics, individual-assessment performance, work-experience quality and extracurriculars are the core selection components; no weights published.
Source: Calcutta Business School - Admission PGDM 2027-29· last verified 12 Nov 2026
What does CBS Kolkata cost, and what do graduates earn?
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
| Duration | 2 years |
| Total programme fee | ₹7,70,000Fee for the 2027-29 batch. Official fee-structure page (6 instalments, Dec 2027 - Jan 2029): tuition 6,85,000 + admission 50,000 + laboratory 20,000 + library & course material 50,000 = 8,05,000, less Early Bird waiver 25,000 and Uniform & Career Development fee waiver 10,000 for early admission takers = published total Rs 7,70,000. Excludes refundable security deposit Rs 30,000 and optional accommodation (Rs 72,000/yr if paid annually upfront, Rs 84,000/yr in two instalments) and optional bus. Candidates not eligible for the early-bird waivers would pay more; the page does not state that figure.Source: Calcutta Business School - Fee Structure (PGDM)· last verified 12 Nov 2026 |
| Intake | Not publishedNot stated on the official admission or fee pages. |
| Median salary | Not publishedOfficial placement page states 'Average Salary Package INR 7.45 to 7.96 Lakhs Per Annum' and an international placement of Rs 25 LPA, with no batch year; a range is not a single average, so averageSalary is null. No median published. |
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Frequently asked questions
Which entrance exams does CBS Kolkata accept?
CBS Kolkata's official admission documents list CAT and XAT and MAT and CMAT and GMAT for its PGDM admissions. Check the current year's admission policy before applying, as accepted exams can change.
What is the fee for the PGDM at CBS Kolkata?
CBS Kolkata states a total programme fee of ₹7,70,000 (₹7.7 lakh). Fee for the 2027-29 batch. Official fee-structure page (6 instalments, Dec 2027 - Jan 2029): tuition 6,85,000 + admission 50,000 + laboratory 20,000 + library & course material 50,000 = 8,05,000, less Early Bird waiver 25,000 and Uniform & Career Development fee waiver 10,000 for early admission takers = published total Rs 7,70,000. Excludes refundable security deposit Rs 30,000 and optional accommodation (Rs 72,000/yr if paid annually upfront, Rs 84,000/yr in two instalments) and optional bus. Candidates not eligible for the early-bird waivers would pay more; the page does not state that figure.
Sources
Official documents used on this page, all checked on 12 Nov 2026. ProCounsel is not affiliated with CBS Kolkata.
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