| # | Dates |
|---|---|
| Commencement of Online Submission of Application | 23 January 2026 (Friday) |
| Last Date for Submission of Application | 23 February 2026 (Monday) |
| Downloading of Admit Card for CBT | 13 March 2026 (Friday) |
| Mock Test for Candidates | 16 - 17 March 2026 |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | 29 March 2026 (Sunday) |
| Release of Answer Keys of CBT | 01 April 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Answer Key Challenge Management | 02 - 03 April 2026 |
| Intimation of CBT Results through Portal | 10 April 2026 (Friday) |
| Intimating Personal Interview Schedule for Shortlisted Candidates | 13 April 2026 (Monday) |
| Personal Interview for Shortlisted Candidates | 02 - 03 May 2026 |
| Announcement of List of Selected Candidates | 13 May 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Closure of Admission Process | 20 June 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Reporting to IIM Calcutta Campus | 03 - 05 July 2026 |
| Commencement of PGDBA Programme | 06 July 2026 (Monday) |
In order to be eligible for this two-year master's program in business analytics, students need to appear for the PGDBA 2026 exam. To register for the exam, a student should suffice the below-mentioned eligibility criteria:
The PGDBA exam comprises four major sections and a total of 50 questions carrying 150 marks. The total time duration of the paper is 180 minutes I.e 3 hours. There is no individual time limit for any section. Here is the expected exam pattern of PGDBA 2026.
| Section | Total number of questions | Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | +3/-1 |
| Data Interpretation and Data Visualization | 5 | +3/-1 |
| Logical Reasoning | 5 | +3/-1 |
| Verbal Ability | 15 | +3/-1 |
| Total | 50 | - |
PGDBA 2026 is similar to any other management entrance I.e CAT, XAT, NMAT etc with one major difference: the inclusion of Higher Mathematics in the Quantitative Skills section. There are four major sections in the PGDBA exam from which the majority of the questions are asked. Here is an overview of the mandatory topics of the PGDBA 2026 syllabus which a student needs to perfect to score well in the examination:
| Verbal Ability | Quantitative Skills | Logical Reasoning | Data Interpretation and Visualization |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Reading Comprehension Grammar Sentence Correction Para jumbles |
Algebra Trigonometry Arithmetic Number Systems Simple Interest/Compound Interest Profit and loss Probability Permutations and Combinations Euclidean Geometry Matrices and Determinants Calculus Speed Maths |
Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding Directions Clocks and Calendars Seating Arrangement Statements and Conclusions Matching Sequences |
Line/Bar Graphs Venn Diagrams Line/Bar Charts Data-Driven question |
