IIM Kozhikode is one of the premier management institutes established in 1996, by the Government of India. IIM Kozhikode ranks 3rd by NIRF 2023 among the top B-Schools in India. IIM Kozhikode offers admission to its 2-year flagship PGP program, through CATIIM Kozhikode cut-off is 85 percentile (Overall) and the sectional cutoff is 75 percentile, yet candidates with a 98 percentile or higher have a better chance of being selected for the Interview. IIM Kozhikode MBA fees is INR 20.50 lakh, whereas IIM Kozhikode average package stood at INR 31.02 LPA.

For the 2023-25 batch, IIM Kozhikode offered admissions at a minimum CAT percentile of 91.94 percent. In total, 1,37,909 general category candidates selected IIM Kozhikode as their CAT preference, of which 1853 were shortlisted for PI WAT round and 624 students received the final offers.

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IIM Kozhikode Highlights 2024

Particulars Statistics 
Established Year 1996
Campus Size 112.5 acres
Students Intake 480
MBA Fees INR 20,50,000
NIRF Ranking 2023 3
Number of Courses 10
Total Faculty  103
Scholarship Merit-based and Need-based scholarship available to limited students.
Highest Package 2023 INR 67.02 LPA

IIM Kozhikode Important Dates 2024

PGP
Last Date to Apply November 20, 2023
Registrations for WAT PI January 4 - 9, 2024
Shortlist for WAT PI January 25, 2024
Final Selection (WAT-PI) Round Start February 2024
Final Admission Offer May 6, 2024 (Tentative) 
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IIM Kozhikode Fees 2024

The following table represents the IIM Kozhikode Courses Fees for the batch 2024:

Courses Fees
PGP INR 20,50,000 (2 years)
Executive PGP INR 14,70,000 (2 years)

IIM Kozhikode Courses

IIM Kozhikode Courses 2024

IIM Kozhikode MBA fees is INR 20.50 Lakhs. The Institute also offers Executive Programs, PGP in various Specializations and Doctoral Program. Here are some highlights of the Courses offered by IIM Kozhikode:

Courses Program Details
PGP Intake: 480 (PGP)
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with 60% marks OR CA/ ICWA/ CS Professional Certificate with 55% marks.
Selection Criteria: CAT + WAT + Personal Interview
Executive PGP Intake: 125
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks + 3 years of work experience
Selection Criteria: CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ EMAT + Entrance test/ Personal Interview
PhD Intake: 24
Eligibility: Post-graduate degree or equivalent in any discipline (including M.A., M.Com., M.E., M.Phil., M.Sc., M.Tech., MBA, MCA, etc.) with at least 55% aggregate OR Professional qualification such as CA/ICWA/CS along with a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate OR 4-year / 8-semester Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 75% aggregate
Selection Criteria: CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE/ UGC-NET / UGC-JRF / IIMB Test

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IIM Kozhikode Admission 2024

IIM Kozhikode admission 2024 will start soon after the CAT 2023 exam is held and the results are declared. The admission process includes the stages mentioned below:

Admission Stage Description 
CAT Registration Interested candidates will have to register for CAT and also apply to IIM Kozhikode in the same application.
CAT Exam The applicants will have to appear for the CAT exam.
IIM Kozhikode Registration  The candidates who have scored above the minimum cut-off will receive an email to register for IIM Kozhikode. 
Shortlist for PI The candidates who have registered will be shortlisted based on Aggregate Index Score (AIS), which is calculated based on CAT score, academic qualifications, work experience, gender diversity, and academic diversity.
PI + WAT Process The shortlisted candidates will have to appear for WAT and personal interviews, which will be conducted in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Mumbai, and New Delhi.
Final Merit List The final merit list will be prepared category-wise, based on the performance of the candidates in CAT, PI, WAT, and resumes.

IIM Kozhikode Admission 2024

There is a significant difference between the percentage of applicants who select IIMK as their CAT preference and the percentage of applicants who receive admission offers. Of approximately 137909 general category candidates who chose IIMK, only 624 received a final offer. Due to this, only a small fraction of applicants are accepted, making the admissions process extremely competitive.

The following data represents the admission stats for the MBA batch of 2023-25:

Category No. of Candidates Selected IIM Kozhikode Candidates Selected for WAT/PI No. of Students With Final Offer
General 137909 1853 624
EWS 9141 400 117
NC-OBC 33799 1200 440
SC 16377 750 225
ST 4480 360 122
PWD 868 137 72

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IIM Kozhikode Cut-off 2024 (Expected)

IIM Kozhikode Cutoff 2024

IIM Kozhikode CAT cut-off is overall 85 percentile and sectional is 75 percentile but the minimum cutoff required for the general category is 90.85 percentile. 

Category Overall Percentile Sectional Percentile
GEN 85 75
NC-OBC/ EWS 75 65
SC 65 55
ST/ PwD 55 45

The following table represents the Category wise minimum cutoff at which final offers were made to the 2023-25 batch:

Category Minimum CAT Percentile CS Cutoff for WAT PI Shortlist CS Cutoff for Admission offer
General 91.94 63.756 45.279
EWS 80.45 56.415 35.726
NC-OBC 79.01 55.338 35.523
SC 65.11 48.769 31.404
ST 55.16 42.182 25.017
DAP 62.96 32.931 24.368

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Day at IIM Kozhikode

IIM Kozhikode Campus

  • A day at IIM Kozhikode starts with Morning Lectures. Students usually have 4 Lectures of 1 Hour, 15 Minutes each which ends by 4 PM.
  • Post Lectures, Students get busy with their Team Meetings, Group Projects, Presentations, Assignments, Cultural Events etc.

IIM Kozhikode Campus

IIM Kozhikode Campus

  • IIM Kozhikode is also known as “God’s Own Kampus” because of its Picturesque beauty.
  • The Campus is spread across two hills and it comes under one of the most beautiful campuses in the country.
  • IIM Kozhikode has an Indian Business Museum, which is the first of its kind in India. The museum acknowledges the contribution of India’s business leaders in the making of India.

IIM Kozhikode Hostel

IIM Kozhikode Hostel

  • IIM Kozhikode has 20 Hostels, which can accommodate around 1400 Students.
  • The Hostel has single, double as well and triple sharing rooms, both AC and Non-AC. IIM Hostel fees is INR 1.5 Lakhs per year.
  • The Hostels give resort-like vibes because of the Scenic Beauty which can be seen from the Hostel Balconies.

IIM Kozhikode Classroom

IIM kozhikode Classroom

  • IIM Kozhikode Classrooms are equipped with modern teaching aids, like Computers, Multimedia Projectors, Motorized Screens, Wireless Presenters etc.
  • The Classrooms are Wifi enabled.

Facilities at IIM Kozhikode

Facilities at IIM Kozhikode

  • IIM Kozhikode has Amphitheatre, AC Rooms, Auditorium, Multiple Hostel Mess, Guest Care, Cafeteria, Gymnasium, ATMs etc.
  • IIM Kozhikode Library has a collection of over 37,316 Books (Print), over 2 Lakh E-Books, 15,000 Corporate Reports (Digital), 22,000 Electronic Journals. Read More

IIM Kozhikode Placements 2023

IIM Kozhikode placements 2023 were recently concluded. Around 123 recruiters participated and made 339 offers. IIM kozhikode highest package stood at INR 67.02 LPA whereas IIM kozhikode average package stood at INR 31.02 LPA.

IIM Kozhikode Placements 2023 Report

The following table represents the placement statistics for the 2023 batch at IIM Kozhikode:

Particulars Placement Statistics 2023
Total Recruiters 123
Total Offers 339
Highest CTC INR 67.02 LPA
Average CTC INR 31.02 LPA
Median CTC INR 27 LPA

IIM Kozhikode Placements Year Wise Trends

IIM Kozhikode placement statistics of the last 3 years are mentioned below:

Year Highest CTC Average CTC
2022 INR 61.5 LPA INR 29.5 LPA
2021 INR 46.88 LPA INR 22.53 LPA
2020 INR 58 LPA INR 23.08 LPA

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IIM Kozhikode Rankings 2024

IIM Kozhikode has been ranked 3rd by the NIRF 2023 among the top management institutes in India. IIM Kozhikode's other rankings are mentioned below:

Ranking Agency Year Ranked At
QS Business Master’s Ranking  2024 151+
Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) 2024 5th in Management (Govt.)
National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023 3
Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) 2023 6th in Management (Govt.)
FT Masters in Management (MIM) 2023 77th
FT Executive Education 2023 72 in Open Enrolment Executive Education Program
Business Today (BT) Schools 2023 9th in Executive MBA
QS Global Masters in Management Rankings (PGP) 2023 151+
2022 141+

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IIM Kozhikode Vs IIM Lucknow Vs IIM Indore

IIM Kozhikode Vs IIM Lucknow Vs IIM Indore

The following table represents the comparison between IIM Kozhikode Vs IIM Lucknow and IIM Indore:

Particulars IIM Kozhikode IIM Lucknow IIM Indore
NIRF Ranking 2023 3 6 8
Established Year 1996 1984 1996
Batch Size 480 491 471
Admission Process CAT + WAT + PI CAT +WAT + PI CAT + PI
CAT Cut-off 85 percentile  90 percentile 90 percentile
MBA Fees INR 20,50,000 INR 20,75,000 INR 21,17,158
Curriculum  61 credit foundation courses and a summer internship in the first year and 9 electives in the second year 22 core courses and a summer internship in the first year, and 15 electives in the second year.  30 core courses and 11 electives in 2 years.
Highest Package INR 67.02 LPA INR 1.23 CPA INR 1 CPA
Average Package INR 31.02 LPA INR 30 LPA INR 25.68 LPA
Scholarship  Merit-based and Need-based scholarships are available The need-based financial scholarship is available. Need-based financial assistance is provided to students, whose family income is below INR 9 lakh annually

IIM Kozhikode Alumni

Alumni Photograph Name Designation Company

IIM Kozhikode Alumni

Umeash Ssonawane (2014-15) Director K Communications

IIM Kozhikode Alumni

Amit Kulshreshtha (1997-99) Founder Ask Loans

IIM Kozhikode Alumni

Abhishek Bhagat (2000-02) Director, Wholesale Credit Bank of America Merrill Lynch

IIM Kozhikode Alumni

Anshuj Sahaya (1999-01) Senior Head - SME COE Bajaj Finserv

IIM Kozhikode Alumni

Hariharan Ramadoss (1999-01) Co-Founder & COO Cloudbyz

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IIM Kozhikode FAQs

Ques. What is the fee for IIM Kozhikode MBA?

Ans. IIM Kozhikode's fee for the two-year MBA program is INR 20,50,000.

Ques. What is IIM Kozhikode famous for?

Ans. IIM Kozhikode, the 5th IIM in India, is famous for delivering the best of education and producing top-class managers and entrepreneurs. Apart from studies, IIMK has many unique non-academic facilities to offer.

Ques. Can I get IIM Kozhikode with 95 percentile in CAT?

Ans. The minimum CAT cut-off for IIM Kozhikode is the overall 85 percentile. So if the candidates have scored 60% marks in both 10th and 12th, then they have a high chance of making it to IIM Kozhikode.

Ques. Does IIM Kozhikode consider 12th marks for MBA admission?

Ans. Yes, the candidates who have appeared for CAT will only be sent the registration link for the MBA program, if they have above 60% marks in the 12th class examination.

Ques. Is IIM Kozhikode good for MBA?

Ans. Yes, IIM Kozhikode is among the top management institutes for MBA with a NIRF 2023 ranking of 3. Also, the MBA placements at IIM Kozhikode are 100%.

Ques. How are IIM Kozhikode placements?

Ans. In the 2023 placement at IIM Kozhikode, the highest package witnessed was INR 67.02 LPA and the average package was INR 31.02 LPA.

Ques. Can I get IIM Kozhikode with low academics?

Ans. It is possible to get into IIM with low academic scores if you do well in CAT and the consequent stages of the admission process

Ques. What is the average salary of IIM Kozhikode?

Ans. The average salary of IIM Kozhikode in the 2023 placement drive was INR 31.02 LPA.

Ques. Does IIM Kozhikode consider 10th Marks?

Ans. Yes, IIM Kozhikode considers 10th marks for admission into the MBA program. The candidates should have 10th marks above 60% to be able to apply for the MBA program. Also, the 10th mark is considered in the selection process.

Ques. What is the highest package of IIM Kozhikode?

Ans. The highest package of IIM Kozhikode in the 2023 placement was INR 67.02 LPA. 

Ques. What is the one-year course from IIM Kozhikode?

Ans. The one-year course offered by IIM Kozhikode is PGP-BL i.e Postgraduate Program in Business Leadership.

Ques. Which degree is offered by IIM Kozhikode?

Ans. IIM Kozhikode offers a Postgraduate program in MBA and a doctorate program.

Ques. Can I join IIM Kozhikode after the 12th?

Ans. No, the candidates should at least need to cover the bachelor’s degree to apply for any of the MBA programs at IIM Kozhikode.

Ques. How can I get selected for IIM Kozhikode?

Ans. The candidates need to appear for the CAT exam and clear the minimum cut-off to get shortlisted for PI. Then they will be selected based on multiple factors that include CAT, PI, WAT, and resumes.

Ques. Can I join IIM Kozhikode without CAT?

Ans. For the flagship MBA at IIM Kozhikode, it is mandatory to have appeared for CAT. But if the candidates are applying for PGP-Finance, PGP-LSM, or PGP-LB, then they can also appear for GMAT or GRE.

Ques. Does IIM Kozhikode have 100% placement?

Ans. Yes IIM Kozhikode has shown 100% placement in the 2023 placement drive. 

Ques. What are the fees of a 1-year MBA at IIM Kozhikode?

Ans. The fee for a 1-year PGP-BL at IIM Kozhikode is INR 22,50,000.

Ques. How can I get a seat in IIM Kozhikode?

Ans. To get a seat in the IIM Kozhikode MBA program, the candidates will have to appear for the CAT exam and clear the minimum cut-off to get shortlisted for PI. Then they will be selected based on multiple factors that include CAT, PI, WAT, and resumes.

Ques. What is the fee structure of IIM Kozhikode?

Ans. The MBA fee at IIM Kozhikode is INR 20,50,000, which includes all the charges including tuition and hostel charges.

Ques. What is the cut-off for IIM Kozhikode?

Ans. The CAT cut-off for IIM Kozhikode is overall 85 percentile and sectional 75 percentile.

Ques. What is the ranking of IIM Kozhikode?

Ans. IIM Kozhikode has been ranked 3rd position by NIRF 2023, among the top management institutes in India.

Ques. Does IIM Kozhikode offer any financial assistance to Ph.D. students?

Ans. The Doctoral Programme in Management at IIM Kozhikode offers an opportunity to carry out management research by a global benchmarked standard. The participants are offered open-handed financial assistance of INR 35,000 to 40,000 per month subject to the stage of completion and free accommodation on campus. Besides, a contingency grant of INR 1.2 Lacs and conference support are also provided for the students.

Ques. Is International Immersion mandatory for IIM Kozhikode students?

Ans. At IIM Kozhikode, the curriculum design of its full-time PGP includes a dedicated 2-week global immersion module at a premier international business school IIM K has partnered with. As such, almost all the students are likely to attend the international Immersion Program.

Ques. Can I join PGP-LSM at IIM Kozhikode while working full-time?

Ans. No, PGP - Liberal Studies & Management is a full-time postgraduate program at IIM Kozhikode. All students must stay on campus for the entire duration of the program. Part-time study is not allowed for this program.

Ques. What is the cost of staying at IIM Kozhikode campus for PhD students?

Ans. There is no accommodation fee during the coursework. After the course work is over, participants will be given accommodation on the campus in lieu of a modest fee of Rs. 250/- per day.

Ques. Will I have to provide any certificate at IIM Kozhikode, to prove my work experience?

Ans. The Institute accepts original/ official documents that prove employment records with the concerned organization. The candidate can produce anything like work experience letters, and the last drawn salary slip which indicates the necessary details. There is no limit on work experience while enrolling for the academic programs, however, the minimum period required is 3 to 7 years in a relevant area.

Ques. Can I get a loan facility to finance my fees at IIM Kozhikode?

Ans. Students can avail of financial assistance from several prominent banks such as the State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank, etc. The Institute is associated with these banks to provide them with student-friendly loans. 

Ques. Does IIM Kozhikode provide any hostel facilities?

Ans. IIM Kozhikode has 17 well-furnished hostels with the capacity to accommodate at least 1150 students. 

Ques. Does IIM Kozhikode offer online courses?

Ans. Yes, IIM Kozhikode offers about 16 E-Learning Management Development Programs and 2 certificate programs which are short-term courses conducted over weekends or even weekdays. 

Ques. What is PGP-Finance in IIM Kozhikode?

Ans. PGP-Finance at IIM Kozhikode is a 2-year professional qualification that focuses on financial theory and practical application. This is a full-time residential program, specially designed for fresh graduates who want to start a career in finance or for young professionals who wish to boost their career in the core finance, fintech, banking, and financial services industries. 

Ques. What is the CAT cut-off for IIM Kozhikode Finance?

Ans. For admission into IIM Kozhikode PGP-Finance, the candidates need to clear the minimum sectional cut-off, which is 85 percentile for QA, 80 percentile for DILR, and 70 percentile for VARC.

Ques. How is IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL program?

Ans. IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL is a 1-year intense management program designed to shape young graduates with relevant work experience into business leaders.

Ques. What are the fees for IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL?

Ans. The IIM Kozhikode fee for PGP-BL is INR 22,50,000 for 2 years. 

Ques. What is the eligibility for IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL?

Ans. The candidates who have a bachelor’s or a master’s degree with a minimum aggregate of 60% and 3 years of relevant work experience are eligible to apply for this program. 

Ques. What is the selection process for IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL?

Ans. IIM Kozhikode accepts a 3 stage process to select students for the PGP-BL program.

  • Stage 1 is the submission of the application form
  • Stage 2 is the submission of a Statement of Goals and an Alternative Essay
  • Stage 3 is the Personal Interview 

Ques. What is IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM?

Ans. IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM is a 2-year master’s program that covers lessons in liberal studies and core management principles in the first year and advanced and elective courses in the second year.

Ques. What is IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM eligibility?

Ans. The eligibility criteria for IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM are as follows:

  • Bachelor’s degree/ postgraduate degree in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks.
  • Must have a valid score in CAT 2023/ GRE/ GMAT.

Ques. What are the shortlisting criteria for IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM?

Ans. IIM Kozhikode selects the candidates for the PGP-LSM program, based on the Aggregate Index score (AIS), WAT score, and PI score. 

Ques. What is IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM?

Ans. IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM is a 2-year master’s program that covers lessons in liberal studies and core management principles in the first year and advanced and elective courses in the second year.

Ques. What are the shortlisting criteria for IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM?

Ans. IIM Kozhikode selects the candidates for the PGP-LSM program, based on the Aggregate Index score (AIS), WAT score, and PI score.