Eligibility Criterion And Admission Process

Educational Qualification: Minimum 50% marks in Class X, XII and Graduation. To be eligible for admission to the PGDM(s), the participants must possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in any discipline, from a recognized university in India or abroad (recognized by the UGC / Association of Indian Universities). The Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification obtained by the candidate must entail a minimum of three years education after the completion of higher secondary schooling under the 10+2 system or equivalent.

Candidates appearing in the final year of their Bachelor’s degree or equivalent are also eligible, provided they furnish the proof of having met the minimum eligibility criteria by September 30, 2025, failing which the candidates may be asked to withdraw from the programme.

*To pursue PGDM in Data Analytics candidate must have Science/ Engineering/ Statistics/Mathematics or Economics Background in UG Level.

Selection Process

Candidates who apply online for admission to the PGDM program will be shortlisted on the basis of information provided in the application form:

CAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA/JEE MAT/CMAT or GMAT score.

CBS also conducts its own aptitude test, CBSAT. All candidates are required to qualify in CBSAT to get selected for GD/PI round.

Personal Interview

During the Personal Interview process, he/she will be evaluated on the following parameters:

• Communication Ability and Interpersonal Skills
• Listening and conceptualizing ability
• Persuasive Skill and Leadership
• Cognitive and Problem Solving Skills
• Attitude
• General Awareness
• Domain Knowledge
• Future potential for employability

Academic Record

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the final stage of the selection process, the Individual Assessment Process (Situation Analysis and Personal Interview, etc.). Past academic records, performance in the individual assessment process, along with other qualitative parameters, like quality of work experience and extracurricular activities, constitute the core components of the selection process.

The Calcutta Business School Admissions Committee reserves the right to modify these components while communicating to the applicants at the Individual Assessment stage. The overall objective will be to identify and assess the candidate’s potential for a managerial career.

Applicants should note that mere fulfilment of minimum eligibility criteria may not ensure consideration for shortlisting by CBS. CBS will not entertain any correspondence on this subject, and decisions of the CBS Admissions Committee will be final in all matters.

Tution Waiver Scheme

• Performance-based Tuition Waiver Scheme
• 25% waiver for the topper in term-wise (for every term) on tuition fee
• 15% waiver for the 2nd position in term-wise (for every term) on tuition fee
• Entry Level Tuition Waiver Scheme
• Any recognized university topper will get a 50% waiver on commitment fees (first 10 students), subject to an interview by a competent authority.
• 50% waiver on commitment fees for candidates scoring 90 percentile or above on CAT