IIM Kozhikode – Indian Institute of Management Admission Process

IIM Kozhikode Admission Criteria for PGP-BL

Candidates are selected for the personal interview based on their GMAT/GRE scores and personal statement. The ultimate decision for admission hinges on their performance during the personal interview.

IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL Admissions: How to Apply?

• Candidates need to register at https://pgpbl.iimk.ac.in/ and verify their email addresses.
• Subsequently, they should complete the application form by providing all the necessary details and uploading the required documents.
• The next step involves the payment of the application fee and the submission of the application form.

The IIM Kozhikode course admissions for PGP program comprises the following stages:

IIM Kozhikode Admission Criteria for PGP

IIM Kozhikode chooses candidates for its PGP program through three stages, elucidated in the subsequent sections:

IIM Kozhikode Admission Criteria for PGP : Minimum Eligibility

Candidates who meet the minimum criteria, encompassing specified percentages in the 10th and 12th grades, along with a valid CAT exam score, will receive a registration link from IIM Kozhikode. The minimum eligibility criteria for the Round 1 shortlist are outlined below for the candidates.

IIM Kozhikode PGP Selection Criteria: Shortlisting for WAT and PI

Candidates who complete the registration process for IIM Kozhikode in the initial stage will undergo shortlisting for the Written Aptitude Test (WAT) and Personal Interview. The shortlisting within each category is determined by an Aggregate Index Score (AIS). The AIS is computed by assessing candidates’ performance in CAT 2025, academic qualifications, gender diversity, academic diversity, and work experience. The table below details the weightage assigned to each component considered in calculating the AIS:

IIM Kozhikode PGP Selection Criteria: Final Selection 

• Shortlisted candidates are required to undergo the WAT-PI process.
• The WAT-PI process involves essay writing and a personal interview.
• Candidates receive a resume score based on the quality of their academics and professional qualifications.
• The resume score contributes to the final selection process.
• Final scores are calculated by considering the candidate’s performance in CAT 2025, PI, WAT, and resume scores.

The table below outlines the weightage assigned to each component considered in the calculation of the final score:

IIM Kozhikode course admissions for PGP : How to Apply?

• Interested candidates need to visit the official CAT website at www.iimcat.ac.in.
• Registration is mandatory, and candidates must complete the application form, providing details about their personal, academic, and professional background.
• During the application process, candidates are required to select IIM Kozhikode as one of their preferred IIM choices.
• Once the application form is filled out, candidates can submit it and proceed to make the necessary payment of the application fee.

IIM Kozhikode PGP-Finance Selection Criteria 

IIM Kozhikode employs a three-stage selection process to choose candidates for its PGP-Finance program, as elaborated in the subsequent sections:

IIM Kozhikode PGP-Finance Selection Criteria: Minimum Eligibility

Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria for IIM Kozhikode’s PGP-Finance program can proceed to register for the program. The minimum eligibility criteria for the Round 1 shortlist are outlined below:

IIM Kozhikode Admission Criteria for PGP-Finance : Shortlisting for WAT and PI

Candidates who have enrolled in IIM Kozhikode’s PGP-Finance program will undergo shortlisting for the WAT and PI based on the Aggregate Index Score (AIS). The AIS will be determined by considering various factors, and the weightage assigned to each of these factors is specified below:

IIM Kozhikode PGP-Finance Selection Criteria: Final Score 

Following the WAT and PI process, the candidates’ final scores will be computed, taking into account their performance in the PI, WAT, eligibility examination, work experience score, and the PGPF suitability score. The weightage assigned to each of these components is detailed in the table below:

IIM Kozhikode Admission Criteria for PGP-LSM

IIM Kozhikode employs a three-stage selection process for the admissions to the PGP-LSM program. The particulars of the three stages are outlined below:

IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM Selection Criteria: Eligibility Criteria 

Candidates meeting the minimum eligibility criteria are required to register for the IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM program. The minimum eligibility for the initial shortlist is provided in the table below:

IIM Kozhikode Admission Criteria for PGP-LSM : Shortlisting for WAT and PI

Candidates who have completed the registration process in stage 1 successfully will undergo shortlisting for the personal interview based on the Aggregate Index Score (AIS). The factors considered in AIS and their respective weightage are detailed in the table below:

IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM Selection Criteria: Final Score

• Shortlisted candidates will participate in the WAT-PI process, involving essay writing and a personal interview on the same day.
• Final scores will be computed based on factors such as the AIS score (calculated in stage 2), WAT, and PI Score.
• The weightage assigned to each of these components is detailed below:

IIM Kozhikode EPGP Selection Criteria

Applicants are selected for the entrance test/personal interview based on their GMAT/GRE/EMAT performance. The final candidate selection is determined by evaluating parameters such as educational qualification, academic performance, quality of work experience, statement of purpose, and performance in the entrance exam/personal interview.

IIM Kozhikode EPGP Admission: How to Apply?

• Candidates need to register at https://epgpkochi.iimk.ac.in/ and verify their email addresses.
• Subsequently, they should complete the application form by providing all the necessary details and uploading the required documents.
• The next step involves the payment of the application fee and the submission of the application form.

IIM Kozhikode PhD Selection Criteria

Candidates undergo shortlisting based on their academic performance, qualifying examination scores, and research proposal. Those shortlisted are then invited for a personal interview. The minimum cut-off for the CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, and IIMB Test is provided in the table below:

IIM Kozhikode PhD Admission: How to Apply?

• The candidates can fill out the online application form available on the IIM Kozhikode website. They can apply to a maximum of two areas of specialization.
• The candidates will have to upload scanned copies of all academic mark sheets, qualifying examination scorecards, category certificates, and research proposals.
• The application fee is INR 1,000 and if the candidate is applying for IIMB Test, then an additional INR 1,000 will be charged.