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IMI Kolkata Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria
IMI Kolkata Admission 2027 is open for its two year PGDM. You fill one online form at admission.imi.edu/kolkata and pay INR 2,250. Admission to the PGDM is based on CAT 2026, XAT 2027, CMAT 2027 or GMAT. Shortlisted students then face a personal interview in January 2027. The last date to apply is 19 Dec 2026. Teachers and managers with five years of work can apply to the Executive Fellow Programme in Management. The full time FPM form is closed for this year. IMI Kolkata also offers a two year Online PGDM for working people. The institute is in Alipore, Kolkata, and its programmes are approved by AICTE.
IMI Kolkata PGDM Admission 2027
The two year PGDM is the main full time programme at IMI Kolkata. It has 180 seats, as approved by AICTE. AIU treats the PGDM as equal to an MBA. Classes follow six terms of 11 to 12 weeks each. In the second year, you pick a major and a minor from seven areas. Every PGDM student must stay in the campus hostel.
IMI Kolkata PGDM Eligibility 2027
You need a bachelor's degree of at least three years, in any subject, with 50% marks. You can apply in your final year. You must then show proof of your degree marks by 30 Sep 2027, which is tentative. You also need a CAT 2026, XAT 2027, CMAT 2027 or GMAT score. If many students apply, IMI Kolkata may use a higher mark line.
| What | Detail |
|---|---|
| Degree | Three year bachelor's degree with 50%, any subject |
| Final year | Allowed; proof of marks by 30 Sep 2027 (tentative) |
| Test | CAT 2026, XAT 2027, CMAT 2027 or GMAT |
| Work | Not needed; counted if you have it |
| Foreign nationals | GMAT score and a valid foreign passport |
IMI Kolkata PGDM Admission Process 2027
First, fill the IMI Kolkata form at admission.imi.edu/kolkata and pay INR 2,250. Add your CAT, XAT, CMAT or GMAT details on the form. IMI Kolkata makes a shortlist from your test score. Shortlisted students face a personal interview in January 2027. IMI Kolkata then posts the result on its admission portal in February 2027.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Online form | At admission.imi.edu/kolkata, INR 2,250 |
| 2. Test score | CAT 2026, XAT 2027, CMAT 2027 or GMAT |
| 3. Shortlist | Made from your test score |
| 4. Personal interview | Final round, January 2027 |
| 5. Offer and joining | Result in February, classes in July |
IMI Kolkata PGDM Selection Process 2027
The final offer is based on one total score from all stages. Your past marks and your personal interview count. The quality of your work and your activities outside class also count. IMI Kolkata has not disclosed the weightage of each part. Meeting the minimum marks alone does not make sure you get shortlisted.
| Component | What is checked |
|---|---|
| CAT, XAT, CMAT or GMAT score | Used for the shortlist |
| Class 10, Class 12 and degree marks | Your past academic record |
| Personal interview | Your fit for a career as a manager |
| Work experience | How good your work is, if you have any |
| Activities outside class | Sports, clubs and other roles |
IMI Kolkata PGDM Admission Dates 2027
The form opened in September 2026. The last date to apply is 19 Dec 2026. CAT 2026 is on 29 Nov 2026 and XAT 2027 is on 3 Jan 2027. CMAT 2027 is on 25 Jan 2027, which is tentative and based on last year. Interviews are in January 2027 and results come in February 2027. Classes begin in July 2027.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IMI Kolkata form opens | Sep 2026 | Over |
| CAT 2026 exam | 29 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Last date to apply | 19 Dec 2026 | Confirmed |
| XAT 2027 exam | 3 Jan 2027 | Confirmed |
| CMAT 2027 exam | 25 Jan 2027 (tentative) | Tentative |
| Personal interview | Jan 2027 | Confirmed |
| Admission result | Feb 2027 | Confirmed |
| Classes begin | Jul 2027 | Confirmed |
IMI Kolkata PGDM Fees at Admission 2027
For the 2026-28 batch, the total fee was INR 14.98 Lakhs for two years. You pay it in six instalments. The first instalment was INR 2,78,836, due on the date in your offer letter. It includes INR 15,000 of security money, which you get back at the end. The first year hostel and mess fee is paid along with it. The 2027-29 fee has not been put up yet.
| Item | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| Form fee | INR 2,250 | With the form |
| First instalment | INR 2,78,836 | Date in the offer letter |
| Each later instalment | INR 2,43,834 or less | Five more instalments |
| Hostel and mess, first year | INR 1,85,000 to INR 3,10,000 | With the first instalment |
| Two year fee | INR 14.98 Lakhs | 2026-28 rate |
IMI Kolkata EFPM Admission 2027
The Executive Fellow Programme in Management is a doctoral programme for working people. It is meant for teachers and company managers who want to do research. You first finish coursework and then write a thesis. AICTE approves 20 seats a year for the fellow programmes at IMI Kolkata. IMI Kolkata says only the EFPM form is open this year.
IMI Kolkata EFPM Eligibility 2027
You need a master's degree with first class. You also need five years of full time work as a teacher or in a company. You can apply in the final year of your master's. Then you must finish the degree by 30 Sep 2027 and give the marksheet by 31 Dec 2027. Both dates are tentative.
| What | Detail |
|---|---|
| Master's | First class |
| Work | Five years, full time, as a teacher or in a company |
| Final year | Allowed; degree by 30 Sep 2027 (tentative) |
| Marksheet | By 31 Dec 2027 (tentative) |
IMI Kolkata EFPM Admission Process 2027
Fill the EFPM form online and upload self attested copies of your papers. Add an abstract of up to 5,000 words on the topic you want to study. IMI Kolkata shortlists you on the abstract, your marks and your work. Shortlisted applicants give a presentation and then face a personal interview.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Online form | With scanned papers |
| 2. Research abstract | Up to 5,000 words |
| 3. Shortlist | Abstract, marks and work |
| 4. Presentation and interview | Final round |
| 5. Offer and joining | Pay the first year fee |
IMI Kolkata EFPM Selection Process 2027
The presentation and the personal interview decide the final list. Your research idea, your past marks and your work also count. IMI Kolkata has not disclosed the weightage of each part.
| Component | What is checked |
|---|---|
| Research abstract | Your research idea |
| Past marks | Your master's and earlier degrees |
| Work experience | Five or more years |
| Presentation | How you explain your research idea |
| Personal interview | The final round |
IMI Kolkata EFPM Admission Dates 2027
The EFPM form is open now. IMI Kolkata has not printed a last date or an interview date. Coursework starts in July 2027, which is tentative. If you apply in your final year, finish your master's by 30 Sep 2027 (tentative).
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| EFPM form open | Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Last date to apply | Not published | Tentative |
| Coursework starts | Jul 2027 (tentative) | Tentative |
| Master's degree proof | 30 Sep 2027 (tentative) | Tentative |
| Final marksheet | 31 Dec 2027 (tentative) | Tentative |
IMI Kolkata EFPM Fees at Admission 2027
For 2026-27, the first year fee was INR 1,82,000. It includes a registration fee of INR 25,000. It also includes a security deposit of INR 25,000, which you get back. The four year total is INR 3,94,250. Later years cost less because tuition is charged only in the first two years.
| Item | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| First year fee | INR 1,82,000 | At admission |
| Second year fee | INR 1,10,750 | Year 2 |
| Third and fourth year fee | INR 50,750 each | Years 3 and 4 |
| Four year fee | INR 3,94,250 | 2026-27 rate |
IMI Kolkata FPM Admission 2027
The Fellow Programme in Management is the full time doctoral programme of IMI Kolkata. It started in 2017 and takes three to five years. IMI Kolkata says the FPM form is closed for this year. Use this section to plan for the next FPM cycle.
IMI Kolkata FPM Eligibility 2027
You need a master's degree with first class. The subject can be engineering, management, economics, social science, commerce or humanities. You can apply while you are in the final year of your master's.
| What | Detail |
|---|---|
| Master's | First class |
| Subjects | Engineering, management, economics, social science, commerce or humanities |
| Final year | Allowed |
IMI Kolkata FPM Admission Process 2027
The FPM uses the same two steps as the EFPM. You send the form with a research abstract of up to 5,000 words. Shortlisted students give a presentation and face a personal interview. Work experience is not needed for the full time FPM.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Online form | With a research abstract |
| 2. Shortlist | Abstract and past marks |
| 3. Presentation and interview | Final round |
IMI Kolkata FPM Admission Dates 2027
IMI Kolkata has closed the FPM form for this year. No date has been printed for the next FPM form. Check the FPM page on the IMI Kolkata website for the new notice.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| FPM form this year | Closed | Over |
| Next FPM form | Not published | Tentative |
IMI Kolkata FPM Fees at Admission 2027
Full time FPM scholars get a 100% waiver on tuition and library fees. You pay only the registration fee of INR 40,000 and a security deposit of INR 25,000. You also get a stipend of INR 37,000 a month in the first two years. It rises to INR 42,000 a month in the third and fourth years.
| Item | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| Registration fee | INR 40,000 | At admission |
| Security deposit | INR 25,000 | At admission, comes back |
| Stipend, years 1 and 2 | INR 37,000 a month | Paid to you |
| Stipend, years 3 and 4 | INR 42,000 a month | Paid to you |
IMI Kolkata Online PGDM Admission 2027
The Online PGDM is a two year AICTE approved programme for working people and business owners. It has four semesters of live online classes. You also visit the Kolkata campus three times, for three days each. AICTE approved 300 seats for 2025-26.
IMI Kolkata Online PGDM Eligibility 2027
You need a bachelor's degree with 50% marks from a UGC recognised university. Work experience helps, but it is not a must. Final year students can apply if they finish the degree before classes start.
| What | Detail |
|---|---|
| Degree | Bachelor's degree with 50% |
| Work | Helpful, not a must |
| Final year | Allowed if the degree is done before classes |
IMI Kolkata Online PGDM Admission Process 2027
Register on the online form with your mobile number. Fill your details, pay INR 2,360 and upload your papers. IMI Kolkata reviews your form and calls you for an interview. If you are selected, you pay the INR 15,000 admission fee to register.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Online form | Mobile number, details, INR 2,360 |
| 2. Upload papers | Degree marks and ID |
| 3. Review and interview | Run by IMI Kolkata |
| 4. Selection letter | Then pay INR 15,000 |
| 5. Orientation | Start of the programme |
IMI Kolkata Online PGDM Admission Dates 2027
IMI Kolkata has not printed the 2027 batch dates yet. The last batch paid its first instalment by February 2026. So the 2027 batch dates below are tentative and based on last year.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Form opens | Dec 2026 (tentative) | Tentative |
| Review and interview | Dec 2026 to Jan 2027 (tentative) | Tentative |
| First instalment | Feb 2027 (tentative) | Tentative |
| Second instalment | Aug 2027 (tentative) | Tentative |
IMI Kolkata Online PGDM Fees at Admission 2027
The last batch paid INR 2,65,000 in all. You pay INR 15,000 as the admission fee when you register. Then you pay four instalments of INR 62,500, one every six months. The fees you pay are not refunded.
| Item | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | At registration |
| Each instalment | INR 62,500 | Four times, every six months |
| Total | INR 2,65,000 | 2026-28 batch |
IMI Kolkata Other Degrees Admission 2027
IMI Kolkata also offers a 12 month Post Graduate Diploma in General Management with Berger Paints. It is for fresh graduates who want a career in sales. You take an aptitude test and then an interview. The last batch paid INR 2.50 Lakhs plus taxes.
| Degree | Seats | Eligibility | Admission through | Form opens | Fee a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG Diploma in General Management (with Berger Paints) | Not published | Fresh graduate, any subject | Aptitude test, then interview | Not published | INR 2.50 Lakhs plus taxes for 12 months |
| FPM (full time) | Shares 20 with EFPM | First class master's degree | Abstract, presentation and interview | Closed this year | Tuition waived; INR 65,000 at admission |
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IMI Kolkata Eligibility 2027
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- your degree is less than three years long
- your final degree marks are below 50%
- you hold only a MAT or NMAT score
- you send a GMAT score without the scorecard
IMI Kolkata Eligibility 2027
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- your master's degree is not first class
- you have less than five years of full time work
- you cannot show your final marksheet by 31 Dec 2027 (tentative)
IMI Kolkata Eligibility 2027
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IMI Kolkata Admission Process 2027
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- Fill the IMI Kolkata formSep to Dec
At admission.imi.edu/kolkata. Last date 19 Dec 2026.
- Take CAT, XAT, CMAT or GMATNov to Jan
CAT on 29 Nov 2026, XAT on 3 Jan 2027.
- Check the shortlistAfter the score
Made from your test score.
- Face the personal interviewJan
Only shortlisted students are called.
- Accept the offer and payFeb
Pay the first instalment by the date in the letter.
- Pick your hostel roomAfter the fee
Fill the room form the office sends you.
- Join the batchJul
Classes begin in July 2027.
Points to check first▾
GMAT: if you have no score yet, enter 0 and email the scorecard to the admission office right after the test.
Email: give an email ID you will use till 30 Jul 2027 (tentative).
Company sponsored: bring a sponsor letter to the interview. Sponsored students get no placement help.
Other IMI campuses: if you applied to IMI New Delhi, you can add Kolkata at no extra cost.
IMI Kolkata Admission Process 2027
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- Pick your research topicBefore you apply
It can be broad at this stage.
- Fill the EFPM formOpen now
Upload self attested copies of your papers.
- Add your research abstractWith the form
Up to 5,000 words.
- Check the shortlistAfter review
Made from the abstract, marks and work.
- Give the presentation and interviewWhen called
Final round of selection.
- Pay and start courseworkJul
First year fee INR 1,82,000.
IMI Kolkata Admission Process 2027
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- Register with your mobile numberDec
On the IMI Kolkata Online PGDM form.
- Fill details and payWith the form
Application fee INR 2,360.
- Upload your papersWith the form
Degree marks and photo ID.
- Face the review and interviewAfter the form
IMI Kolkata checks your profile.
- Pay the admission feeAfter selection
INR 15,000 to register.
- Join the orientationFeb
Live online classes begin.
IMI Kolkata Application Fees 2027
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Everything you pay to apply, before the first year fee.
Source: CAT 2026 notice and IMI Kolkata PGDM admission page.
IMI Kolkata Application Fees 2027
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Everything you pay to apply, before the first year fee.
Source: IMI Kolkata EFPM admission page. No form fee is printed.
IMI Kolkata Application Fees 2027
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Everything you pay to apply, before the first year fee.
Source: IMI Kolkata Online PGDM brochure.
IMI Kolkata Admission Dates 2027
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Form to first class. Tentative rows follow last year's dates.
The form opened at admission.imi.edu/kolkata.
The last date was extended from 15 Sep 2026.
Three sessions at test centres across India.
Printed on the IMI Kolkata admission page.
2 pm to 5 pm, if you use XAT.
Last year CMAT was on 25 Jan 2026.
Only shortlisted students are called.
Pay the first instalment fee by the date in the letter.
The first of six terms begins in July.
Last year the date was 30 Sep 2026.
IMI Kolkata Admission Dates 2027
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Form to first class. Tentative rows follow last year's dates.
IMI Kolkata says only EFPM forms are open this year.
No date is printed; IMI Kolkata writes to you.
Only shortlisted applicants are called.
INR 1,82,000 with registration and deposit.
The IMI Kolkata year begins in early July.
Only if you applied in your final year.
Your seat stays provisional until then.
IMI Kolkata Admission Dates 2027
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Form to first class. Tentative rows follow last year's dates.
The last batch brochure came out in Dec 2025.
No entrance test; your profile is checked.
A selection letter comes after the interview.
INR 15,000 when you register.
INR 62,500; last batch paid by Feb 2026.
Live online classes begin.
INR 62,500; last batch paid by Aug 2026.
IMI Kolkata Selection Process 2027
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Each part of the final list, and what removes you.
IMI Kolkata has not disclosed the weightage of each component.
- you are not shortlisted on your test score
- you miss the personal interview
- you cannot show 50% degree marks by 30 Sep 2027 (tentative)
- you send a GMAT score without the scorecard
Source: IMI Kolkata PGDM admission page, selection process.
IMI Kolkata Selection Process 2027
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Each part of the final list, and what removes you.
IMI Kolkata has not disclosed the weightage of each component.
- your master's degree is not first class
- you have less than five years of full time work
- you are not shortlisted on your abstract
Source: IMI Kolkata EFPM admission page, admission process.
IMI Kolkata Fees to Pay at Admission 2027
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What you pay between the offer and the first class.
Source: IMI Kolkata PGDM fee 2026-28. The 2027-29 fee is not out.
IMI Kolkata Fees to Pay at Admission 2027
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What you pay between the offer and the first class.
Source: IMI Kolkata EFPM fee and financing table.
IMI Kolkata Fees to Pay at Admission 2027
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What you pay between the offer and the first class.
Source: IMI Kolkata Online PGDM brochure, 2026-28 batch.
IMI Kolkata Scholarships 2027
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IMI Kolkata Scholarships 2027
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IMI Kolkata Scholarships 2027
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IMI Kolkata Seat Matrix 2027
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PGDMOffered at IMI Kolkata campus, Alipore180Seats▾
| Course | Offered at | Seats |
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| PGDM, two year full time | IMI Kolkata campus, Alipore | 180 |
| PGDM | IMI New Delhi campus | 300 |
| PGDM | IMI Bhubaneswar campus | Not published |
Source: AICTE approval 2025-26 for IMI Kolkata.
IMI Kolkata Seat Matrix 2027
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EFPMOffered at IMI Kolkata campus, Alipore20Seats▾
| Course | Offered at | Seats |
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| FPM and EFPM together | IMI Kolkata campus, Alipore | 20 |
| EFPM alone | IMI Kolkata campus, Alipore | Not published |
Source: AICTE approval 2025-26, fellow programme intake.
IMI Kolkata Documents Required
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IMI Kolkata Admission FAQs
Short answers to what students ask before they apply.
Can one IMI form cover New Delhi, Kolkata and Bhubaneswar?▾
Can I edit my form after I pay?▾
Can I apply before my GMAT result comes?▾
Is there a fixed CAT percentile I must reach?▾
Does IMI Kolkata accept MAT or NMAT for the PGDM?▾
Is the hostel a must for every PGDM student?▾
How are hostel rooms given out?▾
How much do the different hostel rooms cost?▾
Can my company sponsor me for the PGDM?▾
Can a foreign national apply to IMI Kolkata?▾
Who gets the tuition fee waiver?▾
What if I leave after paying the first instalment?▾
When are the later fee instalments due?▾
How do I pay the PGDM fee?▾
Which areas can I major in?▾
Is the summer internship a must?▾
Is attendance compulsory in the PGDM?▾
Is the IMI Kolkata PGDM the same as an MBA?▾
Which email should I give on the form?▾
How should I get ready for the personal interview?▾
Does work experience help me get in?▾
Where is the IMI Kolkata campus?▾
How will IMI Kolkata send me updates?▾
Which bodies have accredited IMI Kolkata?▾
Can an agent get me a seat at IMI Kolkata?▾
Whom do I contact with an admission question?▾
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IMI Kolkata Admission FAQs
Short answers to what students ask before they apply.
Is the FPM form open this year?▾
Should I choose the EFPM or wait for the FPM?▾
Do I need CAT, GATE or NET for the EFPM?▾
How do I write a good research abstract?▾
Can my research topic be broad?▾
What happens in the presentation round?▾
What work counts for the five years?▾
Can I apply in the final year of my master's?▾
Do EFPM scholars get a stipend?▾
Does the FPM stipend depend on my grades?▾
Is there money for conferences and data collection?▾
Is a hostel room given to doctoral scholars?▾
How long does the fellow programme take?▾
What do I study in the first year?▾
Which research areas can I pick?▾
What is the pre-registration seminar?▾
Is the fellow programme approved by AICTE?▾
Can I pay the EFPM fee year by year?▾
When do I get the security deposit back?▾
What should I bring to the interview?▾
Will a faculty guide help me?▾
Where is the IMI Kolkata campus?▾
How will IMI Kolkata send me updates?▾
Which bodies have accredited IMI Kolkata?▾
Can an agent get me a seat at IMI Kolkata?▾
Whom do I contact with an admission question?▾
This page is AI assisted and human verified.
IMI Kolkata Admission FAQs
Short answers to what students ask before they apply.
Is the Online PGDM approved by AICTE?▾
Do I need CAT or any test for the Online PGDM?▾
Can a fresher join the Online PGDM?▾
How much does each campus visit cost?▾
How many hours of study does it take?▾
Which subjects can I specialise in?▾
Can I keep my job while I study?▾
Will I get my fee back if I drop out?▾
Can I pay through EMI or a loan?▾
What if I miss a live class?▾
When do I get the selection letter?▾
Can a final year student apply?▾
Is the online diploma valid for government jobs?▾
Can I switch to the full time PGDM later?▾
What device do I need for live classes?▾
Who teaches the Online PGDM?▾
Is there a final project?▾
Does this programme suit business owners?▾
How many semesters does it have?▾
Will I get IMI alumni status?▾
Which papers do I upload?▾
Where is the IMI Kolkata campus?▾
How will IMI Kolkata send me updates?▾
Which bodies have accredited IMI Kolkata?▾
Can an agent get me a seat at IMI Kolkata?▾
Whom do I contact with an admission question?▾
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You need to contact directly to the IMI Kolkata regarding your query. This is because IMI Kolkata has not mentioned online any thing about applying for the second time application.
The application form's last date for the PGDM course at IMI Kolkata is June 30, 2022. The forms have been out on the official website. You can visit the online portal and fill out the form.