Does meeting IIM Kozhikode's minimum CAT cutoff guarantee an interview call?

No. Meeting the minimum cutoff only makes a candidate eligible. IIMK shortlists candidates using the Aggregate Index Score (AIS), which considers CAT, academics, work experience and diversity factors.

Is the Stage 1 shortlist the final interview call?

No. Stage 1 is a pre-interview registration stage. The actual interview shortlist is prepared in Stage 2.

What is the minimum graduation percentage required for IIM Kozhikode PGP?

Candidates with a graduation degree generally need at least 60% aggregate marks. Specific eligibility rules may vary by category and qualification.

Does IIM Kozhikode consider Class 10 and 12 marks during admission?

Yes. Class 10 and Class 12 performance contributes to the AIS used for shortlisting candidates.

What happens after the IIM Kozhikode interview shortlist?

Shortlisted candidates appear for the Personal Interview (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT). The final merit list considers CAT, PI, WAT and resume-related components.

Does work experience improve the chances of admission to IIM Kozhikode?

Work experience is considered as part of the AIS for shortlisting, but it does not guarantee an interview call or admission.

Does IIM Kozhikode follow reservation rules for admission?

Yes. IIM Kozhikode follows the Government of India reservation policy applicable to Central Educational Institutions.

IIM Kozhikode PGPM: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Sep 17, 2026

IIM Kozhikode PGP is a two-year, full-time postgraduate program offered in three specialisations: PGP (General), PGP Finance, and PGP Liberal Studies & Management (PGP-LSM). The programs cater to different career goals, with PGP (General) covering core areas of management, PGP Finance focusing on finance and financial services, and PGP-LSM combining management studies with humanities and social sciences.

📋 Admission Status: IIM Kozhikode PGP candidates must register for CAT 2026 by September 22, 2026, to be considered for the 2027 admission process.

Key Points

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree with at least 60% marks and a minimum 3-year duration after Class 12.
IIM Kozhikode accepts CAT for PGP (General), while PGP-Finance and PGP-LSM accept CAT, GMAT, or GRE.
The selection process includes 3 stages: Eligibility and registration, shortlisting based on academics and the entrance exam, and final selection through WAT and PI.
Total fees for PGP, PGP-Finance, and PGP-LSM are INR 23.50 lakhs for the two-year program.
Students get opportunities for international exchange and global exposure through IIM Kozhikode’s collaborations with partner institutions.

Note: IIM Kozhikode also offers a one-year Post-Graduate Program in Business Leadership (PGP-BL), designed to develop business leadership skills

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IIM Kozhikode PGP Fees 2027

IIM Kozhikode fees are INR 23.50 Lakh for the complete two-year program, and the fee structure is the same across all three programs, excluding refundable deposits and certain additional expenses. Candidates applying for the IIM Kozhikode PGP 2027-28 batch should note that the fee may be revised for the upcoming academic year.

Fee Components	1st Year	2nd Year
Tuition Fee	INR 7 Lakh	INR 7 Lakh
Admission Fee	INR 15,000	-
IT, Infrastructure & Miscellaneous	INR 1.20 Lakh	INR 1.20 Lakh
Library	INR 95,000	INR 95,000
Hostel	INR 45,000	INR 45,000
Other Charges	INR 1.81 Lakhs	INR 1.64 Lakhs
Examination	INR 19,000	INR 19,000
Alumni	-	INR 20,000
Total	INR 11.75 Lakh	INR 11.75 Lakh
Total Program Fee (2 Years)	INR 23.50 Lakh

Source: @iimk.ac.in

Note:

Caution Deposit: INR 25,000, refundable after course completion, after adjusting any dues.
Students’ Welfare Fund: INR 2,000 payable at the time of admission.
Mess & Activities Deposit: INR 40,000 payable at the beginning of each term and refundable based on actual consumption.
International Immersion: PGP-Finance and PGP-LSM students must bear travel, accommodation, and food expenses themselves.

IIM Kozhikode PGP Fees: Download PDF

IIM Kozhikode PGP Admission 2027

IIM Kozhikode PGP admission 2027 will follow a structured process covering eligibility, entrance exams, shortlisting, and final selection. Candidates should track the key dates for CAT 2026, shortlist announcements, and the WAT-PI rounds.

Important Dates 2027

IIM Kozhikode PGP admission details are given below, including important dates, eligibility, entrance exams, and selection process.

Event	Date
CAT 2026 Registration	3 August to 22 September 2026
CAT 2026 Admit Card	4 November 2026
CAT 2026 Exam	29 November 2026
CAT 2026 Result	January 2027 (Tentative)
IIMK Shortlist Announcement	February 2027 (Tentative)
WAT and PI	February to March 2027 (Tentative)

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree of at least 3 years after 10+2, with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognised university/institution.
Candidates with CA, CMA (ICWA), or CS qualification can also apply with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the respective qualification, with or without a graduation degree.
Final-year Bachelor’s/PG students can apply provisionally, subject to completing the degree and submitting the required documents within the stipulated deadline.
For CAT applicants, a positive (>0) scaled score in all CAT sections is required.

IIM Kozhikode Program	Accepted Entrance Exam
PGP (General)	CAT
PGP-Finance	CAT / GMAT / GRE
PGP-LSM	CAT / GMAT / GRE

Selection Process

Stage 1: Eligible candidates complete the online registration process.
Stage 2: Candidates are shortlisted based on the Aggregate Index Score (AIS), which considers entrance exam performance, academics, work experience, academic diversity, and gender diversity.
Stage 3: Shortlisted candidates appear for the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI).
Final Selection: The final merit list is prepared based on AIS, WAT, and PI performance, followed by admission offers as per merit and reservation norms.

Download PDF
PGP Admissions Policy PDF	PGP-Finance Admissions Policy PDF	PGP-LSM Admissions Policy PDF

IIM Kozhikode PGP Final Selection Weightage

The final selection is based on the weighted scores of the entrance exam, PI, WAT, and resume, with different weightages for each program.

PGP Finance Final Score Computation

For GMAT and GRE, the scaled scores of the Quantitative and Quantitative Reasoning sections, respectively, are used with the same weightage. The Finance Orientation Score is awarded by the interview panel.

Source: @iimk.ac.in

PGP & PGP LSM Final Score Computation

The final score is calculated using the respective weightages assigned to CAT/AIS, PI, WAT, and resume for each program.

Component	PGP Weightage	PGP-LSM Weightage
CAT/AIS Score	35%	40%
PI Score	35%	40%
WAT Score	20%	20%
Resume Score	10%	-
Total	100%	100%

✓ Opt for this if

You want a top-3 Management NIRF rank with 100% placement outcomes
You are a woman or non-engineer gaining explicit diversity scoring advantage
You want PGPM Liberal Studies, unavailable at any comparable IIM
You prefer a focused residential campus away from a metro

✗ Skip if

You need IIM-A or IIM-B brand for global recruiting circuits
You prefer a metro campus for internship and alumni network access
Your loan ceiling is below INR 24 L, and peer IIMs offer comparable outcomes at lower cost
You need dedicated tech or analytics specialization tracks in Year 2

IIM Kozhikode PGP Placement

IIM Kozhikode recorded strong final placement results for the PGP, PGP-Finance and PGP-LSM batches in 2025. IIM Kozhikode placement process recorded 169 recruiters and 561 participating students, with a highest CTC of INR 81 LPA and a mean CTC of INR 28.18 LPA. The top 10% of students received a mean CTC of INR 46.71 LPA, while the top 20% recorded a mean CTC of INR 42.53 LPA.

Source: @iimk.ac.in

Placement Metric	2025
Highest CTC	INR 81 LPA
Mean CTC	INR 28.18 LPA
Median CTC	INR 27.50 LPA
Total Recruiters	169
New Recruiters	57

Source: @iimk.ac.in

Note: Consulting was the largest recruiting domain, accounting for 32% of offers, followed by Finance (19.2%), General Management (16.4%), Sales & Marketing (14.4%), IT & Analytics (13.5%), and Operations (4.5%). The report also recorded 13 international offers.

IIM Kozhikode PGP ROI: Fees vs Placements

IIM Kozhikode has a total PGP fee of INR 23.50 Lakhs, against a 2025 mean CTC of INR 28.18 LPA and the highest CTC of INR 81 LPA.

PGP Fee	Mean CTC	Highest CTC	Indicative ROI
INR 23.50 Lakhs	INR 28.18 LPA	INR 81 LPA	244.68%

Note: ROI is calculated using the highest CTC and total programme fee and is an indicative comparison, not actual student-level ROI.

Which IIM Kozhikode PGP Program Is Right for You?

Choose the IIM Kozhikode PGP program that best matches your career goals, academic interests, and preferred area of specialisation.

Parameter	PGP	PGP-Finance	PGP-LSM
Focus	Broad management	Finance & financial services	Management + humanities
Choose if	You want career flexibility	You want a finance career	You prefer interdisciplinary learning
Ideal for	Consulting, marketing, general management	Investment banking, corporate finance, wealth management	Leadership, strategy, people-centric roles
Exam	CAT	CAT / GMAT / GRE	CAT / GMAT / GRE
Best for	Exploring diverse career paths	A focused finance career	Broader management perspectives

IIM Kozhikode PGP Scholarships 2027

IIM Kozhikode offers merit-based, need-based, and corporate scholarships to PGP students. Corporate awards go up to INR 5 lakhs per student. Check detailed IIMK Scholarship

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
IIMK Merit Scholarship	Not Disclosed	1 per 20 students based on academic performance
Need-Based Financial Assistance	Not Disclosed	Gross family income up to INR 8 lakhs per year
Aditya Birla Group Scholarship	INR 1.75 Lakhs per year	Top 20 first-year PGPM students across streams
Mirae Asset Foundation Scholarship	INR 5 Lakhs	Family income below INR 8 lakhs per annum
Government Scholarship (ST Category)	As per government norms	ST students with family income up to INR 6 LPA

Why Choose IIM Kozhikode PGP?

Strong student community with diverse academic and professional backgrounds.
Collaborative campus environment that encourages peer learning and networking.
Residential campus experience with opportunities for clubs, events, and extracurricular activities.
A strong alumni and industry network that supports career growth.
Global and industry exposure through academic and corporate interactions.
Three options to suit different career interests.

IIM Kozhikode PGPM Ranking

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#7 out of 350 (2026) #1st Kerala	#8 out of 372 (2025) #1st Kerala
	#4 out of 275 (2024)	#8 out of 292 (2020) #1st Kerala
	#65 out of 100 (2026)	#86 out of 100 (2025)
	#3 out of 235 (2024) #1st Kerala	#2 out of 21 (2023) #1st Kerala
	#3 out of 125 (2025) #1st Kerala	#3 out of 125 (2024) #1st Kerala
	#6 out of 26 (2022)	#6 out of 29 (2021)
	#7 out of 100 (2026)	#7 out of 100 (2025)
	#2 out of 100 (2026) #1st Kerala	#1 out of 100 (2025) #1st Kerala
	#201-250 out of 427 (2027)	#201-250 out of 301 (2026)

IIM Kozhikode PGP FAQs

Ques. What distinguishes PGP, PGP-Finance, and PGP-LSM at IIM Kozhikode?

Ans. PGP offers broad management education, while PGP-Finance focuses on finance and financial services. PGP-LSM combines management with liberal studies, humanities, and social sciences. The three programmes have different academic orientations and career focus areas.

Ques. How does the IIMK Aggregate Index Score help non-engineers and women applicants?

Ans. The Aggregate Index Score (AIS) used for shortlisting considers CAT performance, Class X and XII academics, work experience, and gender and academic diversity. Therefore, diversity factors can contribute to the Stage 2 shortlist, but the exact weightage varies by programme and admission policy.

Ques. Are student exchange programmes available at IIM Kozhikode?

Ans. Yes. IIM Kozhikode offers international exchange opportunities for eligible PGP students. Students normally go on exchange during the fifth term, subject to academic and other eligibility requirements. Students bear expenses such as travel, accommodation, insurance, and study materials.

Ques. How are placement outcomes reported for the three IIM Kozhikode PGP programmes?

Ans. IIM Kozhikode reports final placements jointly for PGP, PGP-Finance, and PGP-LSM. In 2025, 561 students participated and 169 recruiters made offers, with a mean CTC of INR 28.18 LPA, median CTC of INR 27.50 LPA, and highest CTC of INR 81 LPA. The reported figures are combined and should not be treated as programme-wise placement averages.

Ques. What education loan options are available for IIM Kozhikode PGP students?

Ans. Students can explore education loans from banks and other financial institutions to fund programme fees and related expenses. Loan eligibility, collateral requirements, interest rates, and sanctioned amounts vary by lender and applicant profile. Students should confirm the latest terms directly with the respective bank.

Ques. What should candidates expect at the WAT and PI stage?

Ans. Shortlisted candidates appear for the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). These are important components of the final selection process. Candidates should be prepared to discuss their academic background, work experience, career goals, and relevant current or business-related issues.