Kolkata, West Bengal
IIM Calcutta: CAT Cut-off, Fees and Placements
IIM Calcutta’s 2027-29 admission policy sets a minimum CAT percentile of 85 overall and VARC 80, DILR 80 and QA 75 for General, non-PwD candidates. It is ranked 7 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking. Its MBA fee is ₹27,00,000 for the whole programme. The reported median salary for the 2026 graduating class was ₹35,00,000 a year. 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 IIM Calcutta at a glance?
| Full name | Indian Institute of Management Calcutta |
| Location | Kolkata, West BengalMore MBA colleges in Kolkata |
| Exams accepted | CAT |
| NIRF 2025 (Management) | Rank 7, score 77.34Source: India Rankings 2025: Management (NIRF, Ministry of Education)· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
What CAT percentile does IIM Calcutta require, by category?
Minimum percentiles from the 2027-29 policy for the first, CAT-based shortlisting stage. Each cell is the overall minimum in bold, then VARC / DILR / QA (“—” = none set). See every college whose minimum is within reach at 90 percentile.
| Category | Non-PwD | PwD |
|---|---|---|
| General | 85 · 80 / 80 / 75 | 55 · 45 / 45 / 45 |
| EWS | 75 · 70 / 65 / 65 | 55 · 45 / 45 / 45 |
| NC-OBC | 75 · 70 / 65 / 65 | 55 · 45 / 45 / 45 |
| SC | 70 · 65 / 60 / 60 | 55 · 45 / 45 / 45 |
| ST | 65 · 55 / 55 / 55 | 55 · 45 / 45 / 45 |
Policy batch 2027-29. Source: IIM Calcutta — Admission Policy for the MBA Programme (Batch 2027-29), Table 1: Minimum requirements of CAT percentiles for Stage I· last verified 11 Nov 2026
- IIMC: 'the actual section-wise and overall percentile cut-offs may be much higher than the above-mentioned minimum percentiles'. Non-negative raw scores in all CAT 2026 sections are also required.
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What does IIM Calcutta cost, and what do graduates earn?
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programme (two-year, formerly PGP)
| Duration | 2 years |
| Total programme fee | ₹27,00,000Fee for the 2024-26 batch, plus INR 20,000 caution deposit. No newer official fee document was found.Source: IIM Calcutta - MBA Programme Fee Structure (61st Batch, 2024-2026), Domestic Candidates· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Intake | 545 seatsNIRF 2025 sanctioned intake (academic year 2023-24) for all 2-year PG programmes of the institute combined, not only this programme.Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025 - Data submitted by institution (Indian Institute of Management Calcutta) [IR-M-S-8972]· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Median salary (2026) | ₹35,00,000 per year61st batch (Class of 2026), 458 students.Source: IIM Calcutta Placement Report 2026 - MBA 61st Batch (2024-2026)· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum CAT percentile for IIM Calcutta?
For a General, non-PwD candidate, IIM Calcutta's 2027-29 admission policy sets a minimum of 85 overall and VARC 80, DILR 80 and QA 75. This is the threshold to be considered at the first shortlisting stage, not the percentile at which interview calls close, which is usually higher.
Which entrance exams does IIM Calcutta accept?
IIM Calcutta's official admission documents list CAT for its MBA admissions. Check the current year's admission policy before applying, as accepted exams can change.
What is the fee for the MBA at IIM Calcutta?
IIM Calcutta states a total programme fee of ₹27,00,000 (₹27 lakh). Fee for the 2024-26 batch, plus INR 20,000 caution deposit. No newer official fee document was found.
What is the median salary at IIM Calcutta?
₹35,00,000 per year for the 2026 graduating class, from the institute's official report. Past placements do not guarantee future outcomes.
What is IIM Calcutta's NIRF ranking?
IIM Calcutta is ranked 7 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking (India Rankings 2025: Management, Ministry of Education) with a score of 77.34 out of 100.
Sources
Official documents used on this page, all checked on 12 Nov 2026. ProCounsel is not affiliated with IIM Calcutta.
- IIM Calcutta - MBA Programme Fee Structure (61st Batch, 2024-2026), Domestic Candidates (2024)
- NIRF India Rankings 2025 - Data submitted by institution (Indian Institute of Management Calcutta) [IR-M-S-8972] (2025)
- IIM Calcutta Placement Report 2026 - MBA 61st Batch (2024-2026) (2026)
- IIM Calcutta — Admission Policy for the MBA Programme (Batch 2027-29), Table 1: Minimum requirements of CAT percentiles for Stage I (2026)
- India Rankings 2025: Management (NIRF, Ministry of Education) (2025)
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