The selection of candidates for admission to the 2026-2028 batch of MBA at VGSoM, IIT Kharagpur is a two-step process. First the candidates who have applied successfully to the program are shortlisted for WAT-PI process. Secondly, the candidates who have been selected through the WAT-PI process are offered admission to MBA basis of a cumulative performance score on application rating and performance in WAT-PI.
Please note that, WAT-PI of shortlisted candidates will be conducted in-person as per the following schedule:
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Admission Process |
Tentative Dates |
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Beginning of online submission of application form (Portal for online submission of application opens) |
One day after the declaration of CAT 2025 results |
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Last Date of Online Application Form submission (Portal for online submission of application closes) |
5th February, 2026 |
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Time window for correction of application form by candidates (Form Correction Window) |
Portal opens: 6th February, 2026 Portal closes: 8th February, 2026 |
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In-person Written Apptitude Test and Personal Interview (WAT-PI) schedules |
Slot 1: Mumbai: 06-08 March 2026, (Fri-Sun) Slot 1: Bengaluru: 06-08 March 2026, (Fri-Sun) |
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Slot 2: Delhi: 13-15 March 2026, (Fri-Sun) |
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Slot 3: Hyderabad: 21-22 March 2026, (Sat-Sun) Slot 3: Kolkata: 21-22 March 2026, (Sat-Sun) |
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Release of Call letters for Written Apptitude Test and Personal Interview (WAT-PI) |
On or before 15th February 2026 |
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Release of final merit list and final offer letters for the first round of admissions |
1st May to 5th May 2026 |
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Round of Offers |
Tentative Date of Release |
Number of Offers |
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1 |
20th May 2026 |
200 |
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2 |
27th May 2026 |
Based on the response to previous offer(s) |
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3 |
3rd June 2026 |
Based on the response to previous offer(s) |
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4 |
10th June 2026 |
Based on the response to previous offer(s) |
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5 |
17th June 2026 |
Based on the response to previous offer(s) |
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6 |
24th June 2026 |
Based on the response to previous offer(s) |
Any dispute concerning Admission to the MBA batch 2026-28 would be subject to jurisdiction of the competent courts within the territorial jurisdiction of the city of Kolkata only.
