IIM Calcutta Interview Shortlist 2024 (Out): Minimum Composite Scores for MBA/PGP Admission

IIM Calcutta Interview Shortlist 2024 was released on January 9, 2024, for the Personal Interview and Writing Ability Test (PI-WAT) round. These interviews took place in the last week of January 2024 and mark a significant step in the admission process for the prestigious two-year full-time MBA course (2024-26). Candidates must enter their CAT Registration Number / User ID and Email ID to get access to the IIM Calcutta Interview Shortlist 2024. As the excitement among aspirants builds, there's a crucial question lingering in the minds of many – what is the minimum composite score required to secure admission to IIM Calcutta after receiving that prestigious interview call? Find all about it below.

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IIM Calcutta PI Shortlist 2024: Direct Link

Candidates can check out the IIM Calcutta Shortlist 2024 from the direct link provided below:

Stages in IIM Calcutta MBA Admission 2024

IIM Calcutta retains the right to verify eligibility throughout the selection process. Applicants need to understand that meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee shortlisting at various stages of the admissions process. The consideration for PI and WAT will involve minimum CAT percentile cut-offs. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their CAT 2023 score, along with other factors such as academic performance and gender diversity. The criteria for shortlisting and final selection for the MBA Programme are outlined as follows:

Stage I: Minimum CAT Percentiles Required 

In the initial stage of the selection process (Stage I), candidates who meet the minimum requirements for both section-wise and overall percentiles in CAT 2023, as outlined in Table 1, will be considered for shortlisting. However, this consideration is contingent upon securing non-negative raw scores in all sections of CAT 2023. The table below gives a breakdown of the qualifying CAT 2023 percentiles for PI Round Eligibility:

Stage II:  Shortlisting for Personal Interview (PI) and Writing Ability Test (WAT)

Candidates meeting the Stage-I criteria will be shortlisted for Personal Interview (PI) and Writing Ability Test (WAT) based on a composite score derived from specified parameters and corresponding weightages. Following are the parameters and corresponding weights for deriving composite scores for PI and WAT

Points will also be allotted for the marks secured in Class 10 and Class 12, respectively, according to the table provided below:

Stage III: Final Selection Criteria

For candidates who have undergone the PI and WAT, a composite score for final selection will be calculated using designated parameters and weights. This composite score will be utilized to generate a category-wise merit list. Following are the parameters and weights for final selection for the MBA Programme

IIM Calcutta Interview Shortlist 2024: Composite Score for PGP/MBA

With several IIMs already initiating the release of interview shortlists, the pressure to assess one's likelihood of converting the call intensifies. It becomes imperative for candidates to grasp the nuances of the minimum composite scores and understand the benchmarks set by previous batches. The table below provides a clear overview of the Composite Score Cut-Offs for IIM Calcutta's PGP Batches for both the 2023-25 and 2022-24 academic sessions across different categories, including General, EWS, NC-OBC, SC, and ST.

Composite Score for IIM Calcutta MBA Interview Shortlist 2024

The table below outlines the parameters and corresponding weights for deriving composite scores for IIM Calcutta PI and WAT for MBA admissions:

Method of Calculating the Composite Score

• (A/B) x 56, where A = Candidate’s CAT 2023 Total Overall Scaled Score and B = Maximum possible CAT 2023 Total Overall Scaled Score.
• 4 points will be awarded for female and transgender candidates only.

Method of Calculation for Class 10 Marks

• More than 80% earn 10 points.
• Scores between 75% and 80% correspond to 8 points.
• Within the range of 70% to 75%, candidates receive 6 points.
• Falling between 65% and 70% results in 4 points.
• Those with marks between 60% and 65% are awarded 2 points.
• A score of exactly 60% carries 0 points.

Method of Calculation for Class 12 Marks

• Achieving over 80% secures a maximum of 15 points.
• Scores ranging from 75% to 80% are assigned 12 points.
• Falling within the 70% to 75% range results in 9 points.
• Marks between 65% and 70% correspond to 6 points.
• Candidates with scores between 60% and 65% receive 3 points.
• A score of exactly 60% results in 0 points.

IIM Calcutta Final Selection 2024: Composite Score & Weights

The table below explains the overall selection process that shapes the category-wise merit list and a composite score for admission to IIM Calcutta.

• The Writing Ability Test (WAT) was reintroduced for admission in 2024 with a weightage of 8%, compared to no weightage in the absence of its conduction earlier.
• The Personal Interview (PI) round holds the highest weightage of 48% in the final selection process.
• The weightage of CAT scores in the final selection process has been reduced to 30%.
• The weightage for Academic Diversity has been increased to 6% from its earlier value of 4%. The following points will be awarded for Academic Diversity.

A maximum of 8 points will be awarded for work experience based on the length of service as on January 31, 2024. The following points will be awarded for work experience.

where x = length of service in completed months

IIM Calcutta Interview Shortlist 2024: How to Apply

Candidates who have chosen IIM Calcutta as an option in their CAT 2023 application are eligible to apply for participation in the Written Ability Test and Personal Interview (WAT-PI) rounds, subject to meeting the qualifying CAT cutoffs. The PI application form is accessible on the institute's website, and interested candidates can log in using their CAT 2023 user ID and email ID. Follow the steps below to apply:

• Visit the IIM Calcutta website.
• Open the tab "MBA 2024-26 PI shortlist" or directly click on the direct link above.
• Login with CAT 2023 user ID and email ID.
• Complete the form with the requisite details.

Candidates shortlisted based on the IIM Calcutta CAT cutoffs will receive notification of their interview schedule via email. Stay tuned for updates and instructions communicated by the institute. 

IIM Shortlist for Other Campuses

Candidates planning to appear for the selection process of other IIMs must stay updated with the important events like the release of PI shortlist and other announcements. Candidates can check out the articles below to stay updated:

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