IIM Calcutta MBAEx 2027: Round 1 interview list out; Round 2 closes Dec 1

By TUF News Desk · Published 23 October 2026 · 3 min read

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The interview call list for IIM Calcutta’s one-year executive MBA is out. The institute published the Round 1 shortlist for the MBAEx Batch 21 (2027-28) on October 16, and the first round of Written Aptitude Tests and Personal Interviews begins on October 31.

Candidates who missed Round 1 still have a route in. IIM Calcutta opened Round 2 applications on October 14, and the window stays open till December 1, 2026.

Round 1: WAT and PI on October 31 and November 1

Shortlisted candidates face the WAT and PI on October 31 and November 1, 2026. Candidates can check their status on the institute’s application portal, application.iimcal.ac.in, using their full name and registered email ID. Save a screenshot of the confirmation once you see it, and note the allotted venue, date and reporting time.

The final admission result for Round 1 is scheduled for November 16, 2026.

What shortlisted candidates should do now

Verify your shortlist status today rather than waiting for an email that may land in spam. Interviews are a week away, so book travel early and keep at least one full buffer day around the interview date. Read the WAT instructions carefully: the written round tests whether you can structure an argument quickly, not whether you know every current-affairs headline.

If you are applying in Round 2 instead, do not leave the form for the last evening of December 1. Upload scanned documents and complete the fee payment at least a day before the deadline, because portals slow down when every applicant logs in at once.

Round 2: the dates to watch

Round 2 applications close on December 1, 2026. This is the second and last interview round for the batch: the WAT and PI run on December 19 and 20, 2026, and the final admission result is due on January 11, 2027.

What the programme costs

MBAEx is IIM Calcutta’s one-year MBA for executives, aimed at working professionals. The total programme fee is INR 33.50 lakh.

The PI stage runs on documents, so keep original academic records, work-experience letters and a photo ID ready before you travel. Our admission documents checklist covers the standard paperwork Indian institutions ask for at this stage.

Candidates can read the official notices on the IIM Calcutta announcements page, which lists both the Round 1 shortlist notice and the Round 2 application opening.

Frequently asked questions

Is the IIM Calcutta MBAEx 2027 Round 1 shortlist out?

Yes. The institute published the Round 1 shortlist for the MBAEx Batch 21 (2027-28) Personal Interview and Written Aptitude Test on October 16, 2026. Interviews are scheduled for October 31 and November 1.

What is the last date to apply for IIM Calcutta MBAEx Round 2?

December 1, 2026. The Round 2 WAT and PI run on December 19 and 20, 2026, and the final admission result is due on January 11, 2027.

What is the fee for IIM Calcutta’s MBAEx programme?

The total programme fee for the one-year MBAEx is INR 33.50 lakh.

Where can I check the official IIM Calcutta MBAEx shortlist?

On the institute’s official announcements page at iimcal.ac.in, which lists the Round 1 shortlist notice and the Round 2 application opening.

Frequently asked questions

Sources: Collegedunia, IIM Calcutta, KollegeApply