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I got 60% in my 12th, 73% in 10th, 97% in graduation, and 99.9 percentile in the CAT. Is there any chance that I can get into IIM Calcutta?
IIM Calcutta considers your 10th and 12th score but not your graduation score.
You have secured below average in class 10th and 12th which makes your CAR score of 99.9 look fake. Chances are you might not get into IIM Calcutta with these academic scores in 10th and 12th. My suggestion is to go for FMS as it does not consider your past academics.
What is the process and eligibility of getting enrolled in an executive MBA from IIM Calcutta?
IIM Calcutta is among the top B Schools in the customized executive education category globally. It offers 2 executive programs - PGP-Ex or Post Graduate Programs for Executive, and
PGP-Ex-VLM or PGP-Ex for Visionary Leadership in Manufacturing.
Factors considered in the selection process include:
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Academic record
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Work Experience
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Performance in aptitude tests
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Personal interview
Now let’s have a glimpse of both courses individually.
PGPEX:
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1-year full-time program
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It is for Industry Executives who have worked for more than five years in the industry.
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The program helps people stuck in the middle of their careers to upgrade their management skills and climb the ladder to top management roles.
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You require a Bachelor's degree to join the program.
PGPEX-VLM:
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1-year full time program
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It focuses on the manufacturing industry
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Co-run by IIM Calcutta, IIT Kanpur, and IIT Madras
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You require an engineering degree and a minimum of four and a half-year of work experience in manufacturing, engineering, and related sectors.
Both programs are equally good. The only difference lies in the fact that the latter focuses on manufacturing and technical aspects more than the former.
What is the pass mark on TANCET to get into Anna University?
There is no passing grade. It is determined by the cut-off point. The TANCET cut-off is determined by the following factors:
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Availability of seats
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Total number of applicants for TANCET
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Total number of test participants
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The exam's level of difficulty.
TANCET requires a score of 60-65 to achieve the 99%ile. The TANCET percentile score is calculated using the following formula:
Percentile Score on the TANCET: (Y/N)*100
In this case, Y represents the total number of test takers with a lower score. Whereas N denotes the total number of candidates who took the TANCET exam. A candidate who received a 97 percent score performed better than 97 percent of TANCET 2023 test-takers.
IIM Calcutta doesn't place much emphasis on past academics. Does this work in favour or against students during placements?
We need to clear the misconception that IIM Calcutta does not lay emphasis on your past academics. It very much does. You need a decent 85+ in 10 and 12 to get into IIM Calcutta.
Coming to graduation, its scores are also taken into consideration. I have seen instances where the candidate had 85+ in 10 and 12 and CAT score as high as 99.5. But he failed to get into IIM Calcutta because of a low graduation score around 60 although he was a non-engineer.
So it’s just a conception that IIM Calcutta does not place emphasis on past academics.
Is it worth joining IIM Calcutta for a person with average/below average profile?
First let's sink in the fact that anyone who gets a call from IIM Calcutta is anything but average or below average. The fact that you got selected is enough to claim that you are not below average.
But if you still consider your profile inferior to others then you need to put in extra efforts within the institution. Honestly even the above average students have to put tremendous effort inside any IIM. Look at the bright side. You, being a below average student, just need to put in more effort than an average student to get at a level equivalent to that of an above average candidate.
So yes, it is worth joining IIM Calcutta with whatever profile you have.
How much percentage is required in 10th and 12th to get a call from IIM Calcutta easily apart from scoring well in graduation and 100 % in CAT exam?
The points for marks scored in class 10 and 12 are tabulated below
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Marks in % |
points for class 10 |
points for class 12 |
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≥80 |
10 |
15 |
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≥ 75 and < 80 |
8 |
12 |
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≥ 70 and < 75 |
6 |
9 |
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≥ 65 and < 70 |
4 |
6 |
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≥ 60 and < 65 |
2 |
3 |
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< 60 |
0 |
0 |
The weights assigned to different parameters are 56 to CAT score, 10 to class 10 marks, 15 to class 12 marks. So you will need to score at least 80+ marks in class 10 and 12 to get into IIM Calcutta.
I had a one backlog in graduation (cleared); will I get rejected in the IIM Calcutta interview?
No, IIM Calcutta does not usually reject you just because of a backlog in graduation provided that you have cleared it.
Majority of the batch consists of students from top colleges like IIT,NIT,BIT, DTU, etc. It's very common for a large number of students if these colleges have at least one backlog.
I have seen many cases where people receive calls from IIM Calcutta despite having repeated most of their courses.
So no, a single backlog will not be a hindrance for your call from IIM Calcutta.
Can a person get into IIM CALCUTTA with low graduation score?
The following is the weighted average of graduation score taken into consideration to get into IIM Calcutta
60% will fetch you 15 marks
55-60% will fetch you 10 marks
50-55% will fetch you 5 marks
So yes you can get into IIM Calcutta with a low graduation score but for that your CAT score should not be less than 99.9 percentile.
Over its history, has IIM Calcutta's strategy of ignoring GPA in lieu of CAT scores been effective?
The answer is based on my cousin's experience who had an average GPA but a great CAT score. IIM Calcutta’s strategy of ignoring GPA in lieu of CAT scores has been essentially effective because:
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IIMC focuses more on your ability and willingness to learn and apply. Your GPA is just a small factor.
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People who achieve high CAT scores are not just lucky. It’s a result of analytical skills, hard work, determination, and an overall sense of excellence. All these skills are valuable to the institution.
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The institute prefers investing in experiences rather than mere grades.
IIM Calcutta, therefore, welcomes mediocre talents and transforms them into their best self. The lack of pressure to achieve high grades makes the overall experience a bit more relaxing. Basically, results are more important than the intensity of efforts. People here develop soft skills like people management, leadership, and emotional intelligence.
We can safely say that the job prospects and academic performance have no connection with your past academic facilities. If anything IIM Calcutta offers you a second chance in life.
What is the minimum percentile to get admission in IIM, Calcutta?
The minimum percentile to get admission in IIM Calcutta is 85 percentile (general category ) in CAT overall. The cutoff for candidates belonging to NC-OBC and EWS categories is 75 percentile.
Other eligibility criteria for admission include class 10th and 12th marks. If you have scored 80% in the same, and 60% above in graduation, you will get all the 40% weightage and for them, the percentile is 99.6. If one has parameters less than required, the cutoff will rise to 99.75.
Try to get maximum marks in CAT and you might be considered for admission into IIM Calcutta.
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