IIM Kozhikode (IIM K)

Programs Offered, Fee Structure, Admission Process, Cut-Offs, Eligibility Criteria, Placements

Updated on 20th June 2024 | 4:18 pm | #IIMKozhikode

Established in 1996, the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM-K) is the 5th Indian Institute of Management in the country. IIM K is considered to be one of the leading IIMs, and it has shown tremendous growth in the past few years. It currently holds the 3rd rank according to NIRF 2023. Located on a 112.5-acre campus in the Kunnamangalam Area of Calicut, Kerala, the institute's campus was inaugurated in 2003 by former President APJ Abdul Kalam, fondly referred to as 'God’s own Campus'.

IIM K offers a range of educational activities in management, focusing on research, instruction, discipline, counseling, and academic infrastructure growth. It requires CAT for admission to its MBA/PGP program. IIM K has a qualifying cut-off of 85 percentile. However, candidates scoring between 96-99 percentile or higher are eligible for calls from this college. The average package from IIM K can be estimated to be 31 LPA. The main focus of IIM K is developing analytical skills, addressing international and cross-cultural issues, and promoting a balance between business needs and social concerns.

List of Programs Offered by IIM Kozhikode

IIM Kozhikode offers a wide variety of programs along with an exquisite location, making it easier and more compelling to pursue your studies. They also conduct rigorous activities and quizzes to boost their students' enthusiasm and quest for learning.

IIM Kozhikode offers numerous academic programs, such as:

  • Post Graduate Programme (PGP) 
  • Post Graduate Programme in Finance (PGP-F)
  • Post Graduate Programme in Liberal Studies & Management (PGP-LSM)
  • Post Graduate Programme in Business Leadership (PGP-BL) 
  • Master of Business Administration - Kochi Campus (for Executives)
  • Executive Post Graduate Programmes - Interactive Learning Mode (EPGP)
  • Management Development Programme (MDP)
  • Faculty Development Programme (FDP)
  • Doctoral Programme in Management(Ph.D.)
  • Ph.D. in Management (Practice Track)

IIM Kozhikode: Fee Structure & Eligibility Criteria

Given below is the fee structure of the various PGP programs offered at IIM Kozhikode, along with the eligibility criteria for admission to the different programs offered by IIM K:

Program Name

Total Fees

Eligibility

PGP / PGP-F / PGP-LSM

INR 20.50 lakhs

Bachelor’s degree with at least 60% + CAT

PGP-BL

INR 22.5 lakhs

Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% + CAT + 3 years of work experience

MBA Kochi Campus

INR 12 lakhs

Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% + 3 years of managerial/ entrepreneurial/ professional work ex.

EPGP

INR 14.70 lakhs

Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% + 3 years of managerial/ entrepreneurial/ professional work ex.

*Relaxation:  Candidates possessing PGP (Full-time degree program) of any of the IIMs or holding E-PGP from IIM K do not have to appear for the qualifying tests.

Selection: Candidates will be selected based on their academic profile and qualifying scores. They then would be invited for a PI (Personal Interview) round at IIM Kozhikode. IIM K provides campus accommodation facilities to shortlisted candidates on a payment basis.

IIM Kozhikode: Sectional Cut-offs for PGP Course

To be considered for admission to the PGP program in IIM Kozhikode, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria given below for various qualifying factors:

Category

Overall CAT Percentile

CAT Sectional Percentile

Class X Percentage

Class XII Percentage

General

85

75

60

60

NC-OBC/ EWS

75

65

60

60

SC

65

55

55

55

ST/ PwD

55

45

55

55

IIM Kozhikode: Admission Process for PGP Course

Admissions to the flagship program (PGP) in IIM Kozhikode are done based on the CAT score and one-on-one interviews. Here are the various stages of the admission process:

Round 1: Online Registration

Candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria and have selected IIM Kozhikode in the CAT application form will receive an email to complete the online registration for IIM-K. Candidates who complete the registration will be considered for the second stage.

Component

Weight

CAT Index Score 

45%

Xth Grade Percentage

25%

XIIth Grade Percentage

15%

Gender/ Academic Diversity

10%

Work Experience

5%

Round 2: Calculating the Aggregate Index Score (AIS)

The shortlisting of candidates for each reservation category is done on the basis of their Aggregate Index Score (AIS) which comprises educational performance, CAT score, diversity, and work experience.

Round 3: Personal Interviews (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT) Rounds

The shortlisted candidates must appear for the PI & WAT rounds. After the rounds, an overall score is compiled based on the scores of PI, WAT, CAT, and resume. The final category-wise merit list is released by the institute based on the scores.

The weightage of all the components assessed for adding up the final score is given in the table below:

Component

Weight

CAT index score 

35%

PI Score

35%

WAT Score

20%

Profile score

10%

IIM Kozhikode Batch Profile: PGP, PGPF, PGP-LSM (2021-23)

The PGP, PGPF, and PGP-LSM programs have an overall strength of 556 students with an average work experience of 24 months. Given below is the profile of the batch including gender diversity, work experience, and educational qualification.

IIM Kozhikode MBA Batch 2021-23: Gender Diversity 

Batch Size: 556

IIM Kozhikode MBA Batch 2021-23: Work Experience

IIM Kozhikode Overall PGP 2021-23 Placements

IIM Kozhikode has recorded a 100% placement with an increase in the average salary package. The consulting sector was the biggest recruiter with 33% of rolled-out offers. Find out more details about the placements and top recruiter for the PGP batch 2021-23.

IIM Kozhikode PGP 2023: Placements Statistics

Particulars

Placement Stats. (2023)

No. of participating companies

123

No. of offers 

559

Highest CTC

Rs. 67.02 LPA

Average CTC

Rs. 31.02 LPA

Average CTC for the top 50%

-

Median CTC

Rs. 27 LPA

IIM Kozhikode PGP 2023: Top Recruiters

Top Recruiters

Boston Consulting Group

Asian Paints

KPMG

Standard Chartered

Deloitte

Aditya Birla Group

Pidilite

Capgemini

Synergy Consulting

FAQS

IIM Kozhikode pioneered Asia by introducing a rigorous and intensive management learning program for working executives delivered through a blended hybrid model.

Refer to the table given below for having insights into the fee structure and eligibility criteria for IIM Kozhikode:

Course

Fees

MBA

₹20.5 Lakhs (Total Fees)

PGP BL

₹22.5 Lakhs (Total Fees)

PGP LSM

₹20.5 Lakhs (Total Fees)

Admission to the program involves a rigorous and internationally renowned entrance test (CAT) with an average selection rate of less than one in a hundred candidates. Some of the leading Indian and International companies visit the campus to participate in the placement process.

As one of the country's leading management institutes, IIM Kozhikode provides students with excellent exposure alongside experienced faculty. In the Management category, IIM Kozhikode has achieved the 3rd rank among the top 100 management colleges in India, according to NIRF.

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