| Updated On - Oct 26, 2026
IIM Calcutta has released the Round 1 shortlist for MBAEx Batch 21 2027-28 Personal Interview and WAT. Shortlisted candidates will appear on October 31 and November 1, 2026 at Bangalore, Kolkata, Mumbai, NCR, and online.
The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta) has released the Round 1 shortlist. The shortlist is for the Personal Interview and Writing Ability Test (WAT). It covers the Post Graduate Programme for Executives (MBAEx) Batch 21 2027-28. Candidates can check their status on the official portal at application.iimcal.ac.in.
The institute will conduct Personal Interviews on October 31 and November 1, 2026. Final Round 1 admission results follow on November 16, 2026. Interview venues include Bangalore, Kolkata, Mumbai, and NCR for domestic candidates.
Key Dates for IIM Calcutta MBAEx Round 1 Admissions
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 1 Application Deadline | October 12, 2026 |
| Round 1 Shortlist Release | October 22, 2026 |
| Personal Interview and WAT | October 31 and November 1, 2026 |
| Round 1 Final Result | November 16, 2026 |
Interview Venues and Mode of Assessment
The institute has set up four physical venues across India. These are Bangalore, Kolkata, Mumbai, and NCR. Online interviews are reserved for overseas candidates only. Indian candidates must attend in person at the allotted venue.
The assessment combines a Personal Interview with a Writing Ability Test. Both components carry weightage in the final admission decision. Shortlisted candidates should check their venue allotment carefully.
Round 2 Timeline for Fresh Applicants
IIM Calcutta has also opened a second admission round. Round 2 applications close on December 1, 2026. Candidates who missed Round 1 may still apply in this cycle.
| Round 2 Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Window | October 13 to December 1, 2026 |
| Personal Interview and WAT | December 19 and 20, 2026 |
| Final Admission Result | January 11, 2027 |
How to Check the IIM Calcutta MBAEx Round 1 Shortlist Status?
Candidates can verify their shortlist status in a few simple steps. Keep your registered email ID and full name ready before starting.
- Visit the official portal at application.iimcal.ac.in.
- Open the Check Result section for MBAEx Batch 21 Round 1.
- Enter your full name and registered email ID.
- Submit the form to view your shortlist status.
- Save a screenshot of the confirmation for future reference.
Online GMAT scores will not be accepted for MBAEx Batch 21 admissions. Candidates must submit in-centre GMAT scores for their application to be considered valid.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Visit application.iimcal.ac.in and verify your shortlist status today.
- Note down your allotted venue, date, and reporting time carefully.
- Prepare original academic documents, work experience proofs, and photo ID.
- Revise your Statement of Purpose and brush up current affairs.
- Plan travel to Bangalore, Kolkata, Mumbai, or NCR well in advance.
The Round 1 final admission result will be declared on November 16, 2026. Round 2 interviews follow on December 19 and 20, 2026.
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