Admission
Calcutta Business School (CBS), located in Kolkata, offers a two-year full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), which is AICTE-approved and considered equivalent to an MBA. The admission process is designed to evaluate candidates holistically, based on academic performance, entrance exam scores, and personal attributes.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the PGDM program at CBS, candidates must meet the following requirements:
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Educational Qualification: A bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories).
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Entrance Exams Accepted: Valid scores from any of the following exams are accepted: CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT, JEMAT
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Final-Year Students: Candidates appearing in their final year of graduation are also eligible, provided they submit proof of completion before the program begins.
Admission Process:
| Stage | Details |
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| Application Submission | Apply online via the or offline through the admissions office. |
| Entrance Exam Evaluation | Shortlisting based on scores in accepted entrance exams. |
| Academic Record Review | Past academic performance is considered during evaluation. |
| Group Discussion (GD) | Assesses communication, teamwork, and analytical thinking. |
| Personal Interview (PI) | Evaluates personality, motivation, and career goals. |
| Psychometric Test | May be conducted to assess behavioral and cognitive traits. |
| Final Selection | Based on cumulative performance across all stages. |
CBS also offers PGDM in Business Analytics, which requires a bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or Economics with at least 50% marks
