IIM Kozhikode EPGP Phase 4 Application 2026 Begins at iimk.ac.in; Check Last Date to Apply

The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode) has opened the Phase 4 application window for the Executive Post Graduate Programme (EPGP) 2026-28 batch. Candidates can register on the official portal at iimk.ac.in. The last date to submit the online application is September 30, 2026.

The Executive Management Aptitude Test (EMAT) for Phase 4 will be conducted on October 4, 2026. Interviews are scheduled for October 10, 2026. Offer letters will be released on October 20, 2026. The programme is designed for working professionals with at least three full years of managerial experience.

Meanwhile, IIM Kozhikode has closed the Phase 3 registration window. The EMAT for Phase 3 candidates will be held on September 6 and September 10, 2026. All four phases will admit candidates into the same EPGP 2026-28 batch, which begins in December 2026.

IIM Kozhikode EPGP Phase 4 Important Dates

Who Is Eligible to Apply?

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree with at least 50 percent aggregate marks in any discipline. Applicants with CA, ICWA, or CS qualifications with 50 percent aggregate are also eligible. Foreign degree holders must submit an equivalency certificate from a recognised agency.

Work experience is a strict requirement for the EPGP. Candidates must have completed 3 full years, that is 1,095 days, of managerial, entrepreneurial, or professional experience. This must be counted after graduation and as of the application deadline.

IIM Kozhikode EPGP Fee Structure

The total programme fee for the EPGP 2026-28 batch is Rs 16,75,000. An additional Rs 12,000 is charged towards other fees. The fee is payable across seven instalments over two years.

The application fee is Rs 2,000 and is non-refundable. Candidates who hold a valid CAT, GRE, or GMAT score not older than three years may submit those scores in place of the EMAT.

About the EPGP Programme Structure

The EPGP is a two-year programme delivered through the Interactive Learning format. Year 1 comprises four quarters with 38 credits and 380 contact hours. Year 2 offers three quarters of electives with 28 credits and 280 hours.

Students must attend three mandatory six-day in-campus modules at the Kozhikode campus. An optional one-week international immersion is also offered. The programme delivers over 750 contact hours of instruction in total.

How to Apply for IIM Kozhikode EPGP Phase 4?

The application process is entirely online through the official IIMK admissions portal. Candidates must upload scanned copies of their degree and work experience proof. Payment of the application fee is required to submit the form.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Visit the official portal at iimk.ac.in and create an account.
2. Check the eligibility criteria and confirm your work experience meets 1,095 days.
3. Keep scanned copies of your degree certificate and experience letters ready.
4. Pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs 2,000 online.
5. Submit the completed application form on or before September 30, 2026.
6. Prepare for the EMAT entrance exam scheduled for October 4, 2026.