What is the minimum CAT percentile required for IIM Kozhikode PGP admission?

As per the 2026-28 batch admission policy, the minimum qualifying overall percentile for the General and EWS category was 85 percentile. The minimum sectional percentile (VARC, DILR, and QA each) was 80 percentile. Cutoffs for the 2027-29 batch will be released in the official policy document on iimk.ac.in. Meeting the minimum cutoff does not guarantee a WAT-PI call. The Aggregate Index Score (AIS) determines the shortlist.

Does IIM Kozhikode accept only CAT, or are other exams also accepted for PGP?

CAT is the only accepted entrance exam for the flagship PGP, PGP-Finance, and PGP-LSM programmes. GMAT and GRE are not accepted for these three tracks. For the EPGP (for working professionals), candidates may apply with CAT, GMAT, or GRE scores. Candidates without any of these may take the EMAT (EPGPs own aptitude test).

How is the AIS (Aggregate Index Score) calculated for IIMK PGP shortlisting?

As per the 2026-28 batch admission policy, the AIS weights are: CAT performance (50%), Class XII marks (20%), Class X marks (15%), and gender and academic diversity plus work experience (15%). Female and transgender candidates get 10 diversity points. Non-engineering graduates receive 5 academic diversity points. Work experience adds up to 5 points. All AIS components are added to produce a ranked shortlist within each category.

What is the IIM Kozhikode PGP final selection formula after WAT and PI?

For the 2026-28 batch, the final composite score was: CAT Index Score (35%), Personal Interview (35%), Written Ability Test (20%), and Resume Score (10%). The WAT essay topic is given at the venue. The PI lasts 15 to 25 minutes with a panel of 2 to 3 faculty members. Panels are held in six cities including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata, and New Delhi.

Is work experience mandatory for IIM Kozhikode PGP admission?

No. Work experience is not mandatory for the PGP. Fresh graduates may apply. However, relevant work experience earns bonus points in the AIS formula (up to 5 points), which can improve the shortlisting rank. For the EPGP, a minimum of 3 years of post-graduation work experience is mandatory.

How many seats does IIM Kozhikode PGP have and what are the reservation details?

The PGP intake for the 2026-28 batch was 480 seats across all three tracks (PGP, PGP-Finance, PGP-LSM). Reservation follows Government of India norms: OBC-NCL (27%), SC (15%), ST (7.5%), EWS (10%), and PwD (5% horizontal). Each category has its own CAT cutoff threshold as specified in the admission policy.

What is the total fee for IIM Kozhikode PGP?

The total fee for the 2026-28 batch PGP was INR 24,17,000 for the 2-year programme (Year 1: INR 12,42,000 and Year 2: INR 11,75,000). This includes tuition, hostel, and other academic charges. Fees are subject to revision for the 2027-29 batch. The application fee is INR 3,000 (non-refundable), paid after receiving the Stage 2 shortlist email.

What is the IIMK BMS programme and who should apply?

The BMS (Bachelor of Management Studies - Honours with Research) is a 4-year undergraduate management programme at IIM Kozhikodes Kochi campus. It is intended for Class XII pass candidates who want a management degree from an IIM without an MBA. Admission is through the IIMK BMS Aptitude Test, not JEE or CUET. The inaugural 2026-27 batch has begun. Applications for the 2027-28 batch are expected to open around February 2027.

Does IIM Kozhikode offer direct admission or a management quota?

No. IIM Kozhikode does not offer direct admission to any programme. All PGP seats are filled through CAT-based shortlisting and WAT-PI merit. IIMK has not publicly disclosed any management quota or NRI quota seats for the PGP or EPGP. Candidates must go through the standard selection process.

Can final-year graduation students apply for IIM Kozhikode PGP?

Yes. Final-year undergraduate students may appear for CAT 2026 and apply to IIM Kozhikode PGP. Such candidates must complete their graduation degree and submit proof of passing before joining the programme in April 2027. Provisional admission may be revoked if the degree completion requirement is not met.

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

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Aug 17, 2026

IIM Kozhikode offers the Post Graduate Programme in Management across three full-time residential streams: PGPM, PGPM Finance, and PGPM Liberal Studies. All three share a two-year duration and identical total fees of INR 24,17,000. Admission is through CAT, with a qualifying cutoff of 85 percentile for the General category. IIMK is ranked 3rd in Management by NIRF 2025, with a 100% final placement record for the 2025 batch.

📋 Admission Status: Applications are currently open. Last date to apply is 15 September 2026.

Key Points

PGPM Liberal Studies is the only IIM stream that formally integrates humanities and social sciences into the MBA curriculum
IIMK shortlisting weights gender and academic diversity at 10% combined, benefiting women and non-engineers
The final merit list assigns 10% to resume content, making leadership roles and extracurricular achievements scoreable

IIMK PGPM Fees 2026

All three PGPM streams carry the same two-year total fee of INR 24,17,000. Hostel and mess charges are billed separately.

Course	Total Fees (2 Years)
PGPM	INR 24,17,000
PGPM Finance	INR 24,17,000
PGPM Liberal Studies	INR 24,17,000

Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources.

IIMK PGPM Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
CAT 2026 Registration	3 August to 15 September 2026
CAT 2026 Admit Card	4 November 2026
CAT 2026 Exam	29 November 2026
CAT 2026 Result	24 December 2026
IIMK Shortlist Announcement	February 2027
WAT and PI	February to March 2027
Final Admission Offers	April to May 2027

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree with minimum 60% aggregate marks from a recognised university (50% for CA, CMA, or CS holders)
Valid CAT 2026 score with positive scaled scores in all three sections: VARC, DILR, and QA
General and EWS category candidates require a minimum CAT percentile of 85

Admission Process

Register for CAT 2026 by 15 September 2026 and select IIM Kozhikode in the application
Stage 2 uses the Aggregate Index Score: CAT 50%, Class XII 20%, Class X 15%, diversity 10%, work experience 5%
Shortlisted candidates attend WAT (20 to 25 minutes) and PI (15 to 25 minutes) at one of six cities
Final merit list: CAT 35%, PI 35%, WAT 20%, Resume 10%

IIMK PGPM vs Other Colleges

Here is how IIM Kozhikode PGPM compares with similar IIMs on fees, entrance exams, cutoff, and placements.

College	Fees	Exams	Cutoff	Salary	CD Rating
IIMK	24.2 L	CAT	85 percentile, General (2025)	INR 28.18 LPA (Avg, 2025)	4.2/5
IIM Calcutta	27 L	CAT	85 percentile, General (2025)	Not Disclosed	4.4/5
IIM Lucknow	20.8 L	CAT	85 percentile, General (2025)	Not Disclosed	4.2/5
IIM Indore	21.2 L	CAT	85 percentile, General (2025)	Not Disclosed	4.3/5

✓ 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

IIMK PGPM Placement 2026

IIM Kozhikode achieved 100% final placements for the 2025 batch across all PGPM streams. A total of 561 students were placed through 169 companies. Consulting led at 32% of offers, followed by Finance at 19.2%.

Metric	Value
Average Package	INR 28.18 LPA
Median Package	INR 27.5 LPA
Highest Package	INR 81 LPA
Top 10% Average	INR 46.71 LPA
Students Placed	561
Companies Participated	169
Placement Rate	100%

Data is for all three PGPM streams combined, 2025.

IIMK PGPM Scholarships 2026

IIM Kozhikode offers merit-based, need-based, and corporate scholarships to PGPM students. Corporate awards go up to INR 5,00,000 per student.

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility	Deadline
IIMK Merit Scholarship	Not Disclosed	1 per 20 students based on academic performance	Post-term results
Need-Based Financial Assistance	Not Disclosed	Gross family income up to INR 8 lakhs per year	At admission
Aditya Birla Group Scholarship	INR 1,75,000 per year	Top 20 first-year PGPM students across streams	Not Disclosed
Mirae Asset Foundation Scholarship	INR 5,00,000	Family income below INR 8 lakhs per annum	Not Disclosed
Government Scholarship (ST Category)	As per government norms	ST students with family income up to INR 6 LPA	Varies by scheme

Government scholarships are processed via National Scholarship Portal.

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 301 (2026)	#151-200 out of 251 (2025)

IIMK PGPM FAQs

Ques. What distinguishes PGPM, PGPM Finance, and PGPM Liberal Studies at IIM Kozhikode?

Ans. PGPM gives the broadest elective basket across consulting, operations, and strategy. PGPM Finance concentrates on BFSI roles and delivers a higher average placement salary. PGPM Liberal Studies integrates humanities and social sciences into management and suits non-commerce or policy-oriented students. All three streams share the same fees, first-year core curriculum, and admission process.

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

Ans. The AIS weighs CAT at 50%, Class XII at 20%, Class X at 15%, diversity at 10% combined, and work experience at 5%. Female candidates and non-engineers gain a measurable shortlisting advantage even when competing against engineers with the same CAT score. The final merit list then shifts to CAT 35%, PI 35%, WAT 20%, and Resume 10%, so interview performance and documented leadership also carry weight.

Ques. Are student exchange programmes available under the IIMK PGPM?

Ans. Yes. IIM Kozhikode has bilateral exchange agreements with partner B-schools globally. PGPM students across all three streams can spend one term abroad in Year 2, with credits transferring back without affecting the degree. Applications are processed internally after completing the required credit load in Year 1. Specific partner universities and timelines are communicated after joining.

Ques. How do placement outcomes compare across the three PGPM streams?

Ans. Based on 2025 final placement data, PGPM Finance averaged INR 29.50 LPA, above the combined batch average of INR 28.18 LPA. PGPM Liberal Studies students achieved a median of INR 27.80 LPA, comparable to the flagship stream. All three streams achieved 100% placement. Consulting was the top sector at 32% of offers, followed by Finance at 19.2%.

Ques. What education loan options are available for IIMK PGPM students?

Ans. Nationalised banks offer education loans under the IBA Model Education Loan scheme covering tuition and living costs up to the full programme value. IIMK’s conditional offer letter is accepted for loan sanction without collateral up to INR 7.5 lakhs. Amounts above that require collateral. NBFA and the Mirae Asset Foundation Scholarship can reduce the net loan burden for eligible students.

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

Ans. WAT and PI are conducted as a half-day session at one of six cities. The WAT runs 20 to 25 minutes with the essay topic revealed at the venue. The PI follows for 15 to 25 minutes with a faculty panel covering academic background, work experience, career goals, and business awareness. Clear structured thinking and directness matter more than predetermined answers.