IIM Kozhikode offers the Post Graduate Programme in Liberal Studies and Management, a two-year, full-time MBA taught on its residential campus. It mixes philosophy, literature and sociology with the core management subjects, and no other IIM builds a programme this way. The institute is third in NIRF Management 2025 and holds AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS accreditation. The full course fee is INR 24.17 Lakhs, with the hostel room already in it. Admission is only through CAT, followed by a written test and an interview. The class is small, at 48 seats. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 28.18 LPA and every student who took part was placed.
IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM Fees
The tuition fee is charged year by year and the other charges cover the hostel room, the library and campus services. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Mess and dining are charged apart, term by term.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 14 Lakhs
INR 7 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Other charges, hostel room included
INR 10.17 Lakhs
Full course, as published
Caution deposit
INR 25,000
One time, refundable
Mess and dining
INR 2.40 Lakhs
INR 1.20 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Total, no mess
INR 24.17 Lakhs
Full course
Total with mess
INR 26.57 Lakhs
Full course
IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM Admission Dates
The CAT 2026 form is open till 15 Sep 2026, and this is the form that feeds the 2027 to 2029 class. Everything after the exam sits in the first half of 2027 and the institute fixes those dates later.
Event
Date
Status
CAT 2026 notification
25 Jul 2026
Over
CAT 2026 registration, last date to apply
3 Aug 2026 to 15 Sep 2026
Confirmed
CAT 2026 exam
29 Nov 2026
Confirmed
CAT 2026 result and scorecard
Dec 2026
Tentative
PGP-LSM registration on the IIMK portal
Jan 2027
Tentative
Shortlist for the written test and interview
Feb 2027
Tentative
Merit list and admission offer
May 2027
Tentative
Offer acceptance fee payment
May 2027
Tentative
Joining day and document check
Jun 2027
Tentative
Classes start on campus
Jun 2027
Tentative
IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM Eligibility
You need a degree with 60% marks and a valid CAT, GMAT Focus Edition or GRE score. The section gates are set for each category and you must clear all three.
Requirement
What you need
Degree marks
60% aggregate in graduation or post-graduation
CA, CMA or CS route
50% aggregate in the professional exam
Exam
CAT, GMAT Focus Edition or GRE from the 2026 calendar year
Section gate, General
80 in verbal, 80 in reasoning, 60 in quant
Final year students
May apply and join on a provisional basis
IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM Admission Process
The seat comes through a three-stage process. Most people who lose a seat miss the offer acceptance date, not the interview.
Step
What you do
1. Sit for CAT
Clear the section gate for your category
2. Register on the IIMK portal
Shortlisted CAT candidates get an email link
3. Stage 2 index
Verbal and reasoning scores, school marks, degree, gender and work experience
4. Written test and interview
One half day in one of six cities
5. Accept the offer
Pay INR 1 Lakh by the date in the offer letter
6. Joining day
Bring originals for the document check
IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM Cutoff
These are the lowest section percentiles IIM Kozhikode accepts for PGP-LSM. Clearing them only gets you the registration link, not an interview call.
Category
Verbal and reasoning percentile
Quant percentile
General
80
60
OBC-NCL and EWS
70
60
SC
60
60
ST and PwD
55
55
IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM Placements
PGP-LSM shares the campus placement process with the other two MBA tracks. Consulting takes the largest share of the offers.
Metric
Value
Average pay
INR 28.18 LPA, Class of 2025
Median pay
INR 27.5 LPA, Class of 2025
Highest offer
INR 81 LPA
Students placed
100% of those who took part
Recruiters
169 firms, 57 of them first-time
Largest hiring area
Consulting, about a third of all offers
IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM Scholarships
Four schemes with a published amount reach students of this course. You may hold only one at a time, so pick the biggest one you clear.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
Mirae Asset Foundation Scholarship
Family income below INR 8 Lakhs a year
INR 5 Lakhs
Aditya Birla Group Scholarship
Top 20 of the first year, on a test and interview
INR 3.50 Lakhs
OPJEMS Scholarship
Top 10 of the year
INR 3 Lakhs
IDFC First Bank MBA Scholarship
Parent income up to INR 6 Lakhs a year, first year
INR 1 Lakh
IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM Ranking and Accreditation
Rankings and accreditation are the quickest read on where the institute stands. The three accreditation bodies renew the marks on their own cycles.
Ranking body
Rank or grade
NIRF Management 2025
#3
AACSB
Accredited
AMBA
Accredited
EQUIS
Accredited
IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM Seats and Intake
The PGP-LSM class is deliberately small so that teaching can stay seminar style. Almost nobody in it comes from an engineering degree.
Item
Detail
PGP-LSM seats
48 in the 2025-27 class
All three MBA tracks
586 students in the 2025-27 class
Non-engineering share
96% of the PGP-LSM class
Women in the class
60% of the PGP-LSM class
IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM Hostel and Campus
The course is fully residential, so a hostel room is part of what you pay. Mess and dining are the only living cost charged apart.
Item
Detail
Hostel room
Part of the course fee, on campus
Mess and dining
About INR 40,000 a term, charged apart
Campus
A hill campus at Kunnamangalam, Kozhikode
Interview cities
Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Mumbai and New Delhi
Should you pick PGP-LSM at IIM Kozhikode?
This course suits students from arts, humanities or science who want a full MBA and can live on a residential campus for two years.
Pick it if:
You hold an arts or humanities degree: the stage two index adds an academic diversity score for a degree outside engineering.
You read well but fear maths: the quant gate here is the lowest of the three sections, and only verbal and reasoning scores feed the index.
You want a small class, not a lecture hall: the batch is far smaller than the flagship MBA batch, so seminar-style classes are normal here.
You want the room cost settled up front: the hostel room is part of the course fee, and only mess and dining are charged apart every term.
Skip it if:
You are counting on a strong quant score: quant is not part of the shortlist index here, so a high quant score alone will not get you a call.
You have weak Class 10 or Class 12 marks: school marks carry two fifths of the shortlist index, and nothing later in the process undoes them.
You want a finance or consulting desk by default: this course is built for people-facing roles like marketing, human resources, media and social work.
You cannot pay the offer amount on time: the seat goes to the next name on the waiting list, and the offer is never held over for the next year.
Counsellor's advice
If your degree is outside engineering and your verbal and reasoning scores clear the gate, register the day the IIMK portal opens and get your Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets ready, because school marks weigh as much as the exam here.
PGP-LSM Eligibility▾
Degree marks: 60% aggregate in your graduation or post-graduation degree, over at least three years after Class 12.
CA, CMA or CS route: 50% aggregate in the professional exam is enough, with or without a degree.
Exam needed: A CAT, GMAT Focus Edition or GRE score from the 2026 calendar year. Home test scores are not taken.
Section gate: General needs 80 in verbal, 80 in reasoning and 60 in quant. Reserved categories need less.
Final year students: You may apply and join on a provisional basis until your degree paper reaches the institute.
PGP-LSM Admission Process▾
Sit for CAT: CAT (the common admission test the IIMs use) is the main route. GMAT Focus Edition and GRE scores are also taken.
Register on the portal: Clear the section gate and IIM Kozhikode emails you a link to register online.
Stage 2 index: Verbal and reasoning scores, Class 10 and Class 12 marks, a non-engineering degree, gender and work experience decide the call.
Written test and interview: You write an essay and face a panel on the same half day, in one of six cities.
Accept the offer: Pay INR 1 Lakh by the date in the offer letter, then join on the given day. Miss it and you lose the seat.
PGP-LSM Admission Dates 2026
These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
25 Jul 2026
CAT 2026 notification
The exam rules were fixed on 25 Jul 2026 and did not change after that.
Confirmed
3 Aug 2026 to 15 Sep 2026
CAT 2026 registration, last date to apply
The form shuts at 5 pm on 15 Sep 2026. There is no late form.
Confirmed
4 Nov 2026
CAT 2026 admit card
Check your test city on it before you book travel.
Confirmed
29 Nov 2026
CAT 2026 exam
One sitting. CAT is the main route into PGP-LSM.
Tentative
Dec 2026
CAT 2026 result and scorecard
Your section percentiles on this card decide whether you clear the gate.
Tentative
Jan 2027
PGP-LSM registration on the IIMK portal
Only people who register here move to the shortlist stage.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Shortlist for the written test and interview
The stage two index score decides this list.
Tentative
Feb 2027 to Apr 2027
Written test and personal interview
Half a day in one of six cities, with your original papers.
Tentative
May 2027
Merit list and admission offer
Offers go out in merit order, with a short waiting list behind them.
Tentative
May 2027
Offer acceptance fee of INR 1 Lakh
You lose the seat if this amount is not paid by the date in the letter.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Joining day and document check
Bring every original paper; the seat is cancelled without them.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Classes start on campus
Hostel rooms are given out in the days before this date.
Tentative
Aug 2027
CAT 2027 registration, last date to apply
Expected to open in August and shut in the middle of September.
Tentative
Nov 2027
CAT 2027 exam
Expected on the last Sunday of November, as in earlier years.
Tentative
Dec 2027
CAT 2027 result and scorecard
Expected about four weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2028
PGP-LSM registration and shortlist
Expected soon after the result, by email from the institute.
Tentative
Mar 2028
Written test and interview round
Expected across the same six cities.
Tentative
May 2028
Merit list and admission offer
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
May 2028
Offer acceptance fee payment
Expected within about a fortnight of the offer.
Tentative
Jun 2028
Joining day and document check
Expected in the week before classes.
Tentative
Jun 2028
Classes start on campus
Expected at the end of June, as in earlier years.
Source: IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM admissions policy and the CAT 2026 notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM Fees 2026
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add mess and dining.
Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 7 Lakhs a year
INR 14 Lakhs
Other charges, hostel room included
Full course, as published
INR 10.17 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 25,000
Add mess and dining
Mess and dining
Per year × 2, INR 1.20 Lakhs a year
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 24.17 Lakhs
2 years · tuition, other charges and the hostel room
Total course fee
INR 26.57 Lakhs
2 years · tuition, other charges, hostel room and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 40,752
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
117%
average first-year pay INR 28.18 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 44,799
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
106%
average first-year pay INR 28.18 LPA vs the full fee
Source: IIM Kozhikode PGP fee structure for the 2026-28 batch. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your CAT score get you a seat at IIM Kozhikode?
Pick your category and your degree background. These are the lowest section percentiles IIM Kozhikode accepts for this course.
Category
Your degree
General · Non-engineering degree
80 and above in verbal and reasoning, with 60 in quant: you clear the gate and can register for PGP-LSM. Your degree outside engineering also adds the academic diversity score.
70 to 79 in verbal or reasoning: under the gate. IIM Kozhikode will not send you the registration link this year.
Below 70 in any section: not this year. Build the score and sit for CAT again.
General · Engineering degree
80 and above in verbal and reasoning, with 60 in quant: you clear the gate and can register for PGP-LSM. An engineering degree gets no academic diversity score, so your school marks matter more.
70 to 79 in verbal or reasoning: under the gate. IIM Kozhikode will not send you the registration link this year.
Below 70 in any section: not this year. Build the score and sit for CAT again.
OBC-NCL · Non-engineering degree
70 and above in verbal and reasoning, with 60 in quant: you clear the gate and can register for PGP-LSM. Your degree outside engineering also adds the academic diversity score.
60 to 69 in verbal or reasoning: under the gate. IIM Kozhikode will not send you the registration link this year.
Below 60 in any section: not this year. Build the score and sit for CAT again.
OBC-NCL · Engineering degree
70 and above in verbal and reasoning, with 60 in quant: you clear the gate and can register for PGP-LSM. An engineering degree gets no academic diversity score, so your school marks matter more.
60 to 69 in verbal or reasoning: under the gate. IIM Kozhikode will not send you the registration link this year.
Below 60 in any section: not this year. Build the score and sit for CAT again.
EWS · Non-engineering degree
70 and above in verbal and reasoning, with 60 in quant: you clear the gate and can register for PGP-LSM. Your degree outside engineering also adds the academic diversity score.
60 to 69 in verbal or reasoning: under the gate. IIM Kozhikode will not send you the registration link this year.
Below 60 in any section: not this year. Build the score and sit for CAT again.
EWS · Engineering degree
70 and above in verbal and reasoning, with 60 in quant: you clear the gate and can register for PGP-LSM. An engineering degree gets no academic diversity score, so your school marks matter more.
60 to 69 in verbal or reasoning: under the gate. IIM Kozhikode will not send you the registration link this year.
Below 60 in any section: not this year. Build the score and sit for CAT again.
SC · Non-engineering degree
60 and above in verbal and reasoning, with 60 in quant: you clear the gate and can register for PGP-LSM. Your degree outside engineering also adds the academic diversity score.
50 to 59 in verbal or reasoning: under the gate. IIM Kozhikode will not send you the registration link this year.
Below 50 in any section: not this year. Build the score and sit for CAT again.
SC · Engineering degree
60 and above in verbal and reasoning, with 60 in quant: you clear the gate and can register for PGP-LSM. An engineering degree gets no academic diversity score, so your school marks matter more.
50 to 59 in verbal or reasoning: under the gate. IIM Kozhikode will not send you the registration link this year.
Below 50 in any section: not this year. Build the score and sit for CAT again.
ST/PwD · Non-engineering degree
55 and above in verbal and reasoning, with 55 in quant: you clear the gate and can register for PGP-LSM. Your degree outside engineering also adds the academic diversity score.
45 to 54 in verbal or reasoning: under the gate. IIM Kozhikode will not send you the registration link this year.
Below 45 in any section: not this year. Build the score and sit for CAT again.
ST/PwD · Engineering degree
55 and above in verbal and reasoning, with 55 in quant: you clear the gate and can register for PGP-LSM. An engineering degree gets no academic diversity score, so your school marks matter more.
45 to 54 in verbal or reasoning: under the gate. IIM Kozhikode will not send you the registration link this year.
Below 45 in any section: not this year. Build the score and sit for CAT again.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The gate only gets you the registration link. The interview call comes from the stage two index, where verbal and reasoning scores, Class 10 and Class 12 marks and a non-engineering degree all count.
IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see the schemes you can apply for. The bar adds their awards up as the best case, but you may keep only one at a time.
Annual family income
Where you stand in year 1
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
Mirae Asset Foundation Scholarship
INR 5 Lakhs
Mirae Asset Foundation
Paid once, after an interview by the foundation. Your family income is checked from the papers you upload.
Who qualifies: family income below INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply after you join, through Student Affairs
Not eligible on your answers
Aditya Birla Group Scholarship
INR 3.50 Lakhs
Aditya Birla Group
Paid every year. You keep it in year two if you stay in the top 25 on CGPA.
Who qualifies: top 20 of the first year, on a written test and interviewApply after your first term results
Not eligible on your answers
OPJEMS Scholarship
INR 3 Lakhs
OP Jindal Group
Paid every year to the top ten of each year, on the group's own rules.
Who qualifies: top 10 of the yearApply after your first term results
Not eligible on your answers
IDFC First Bank MBA Scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
IDFC First Bank
For first-year students only. The money is paid into your own bank account.
Who qualifies: parent income up to INR 6 Lakhs a yearApply in your first year
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 12.50 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 11.67 Lakhs
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INR 9.50 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 14.67 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 6 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 18.17 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 11.50 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 12.67 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 8.50 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 15.67 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 5 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 19.17 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 6.50 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 17.67 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 3.50 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 20.67 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 24.17 Lakhs
IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to IIM Kozhikode. Blue marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier gate.
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Total feesfull course, no mess
INR 24.17 Lakhs
tuition, other charges and hostel room
INR 20.75 Lakhs
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Average payaverage CTC, latest batch
INR 28.18 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 33.2 LPA
INR 5.02 LPA more, Class of 2026
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Highest offerhighest package, latest batch
INR 81 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 75 LPA
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INR 71.5 LPA
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CAT section gatelowest section percentile, General
80%
verbal and reasoning
85%
5 points higher
80%
Same gate
75%
5 points lower
75%
5 points lower
Seatsclass size, latest batch
48
PGP-LSM class
576
528 more, flagship MBA class
487
439 more, flagship MBA class
382
334 more, flagship MBA class
500
452 more, flagship MBA class
In short
IIM Lucknow pays more and costs less, but its section gate is tougher and its class is far larger. If you want a small seminar class with a liberal studies core, stay with IIM Kozhikode.
In short
IIM Indore has the same gate and costs a little more, but it has no liberal studies track. If the interdisciplinary course is why you are here, IIM Kozhikode is the one to take.
In short
IIM Shillong has an easier gate, so it is the safer call if your section percentiles are tight. If you clear the IIM Kozhikode gate, take this seat: it costs less and pays more.
In short
IIM Trichy is the cheapest seat here and its gate is easier, but its average pay is well behind. If your scores clear IIM Kozhikode, take it and keep IIM Trichy as the backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM
Short answers to what students ask before they apply.
How do I get into PGP-LSM at IIM Kozhikode?▾
Sit for CAT and clear the section gate for your category. IIM Kozhikode then emails you a link to register. A stage two index made of your verbal and reasoning scores, school marks, degree background, gender and work experience decides the interview call. The written test and the panel settle the rest.
What is the full fee for the two years?▾
The full course fee is INR 24.17 Lakhs and the hostel room is already part of it. Mess and dining add INR 2.40 Lakhs more, so the all-in cost is INR 26.57 Lakhs. The fee block above shows both totals.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. The fee is charged term by term across the six terms of the course, so nothing is due in one go. You also pay INR 1 Lakh when you accept the offer, and that amount is set off against your fees.
What CAT percentile do I need?▾
For General you need 80 in verbal, 80 in reasoning and 60 in quant. Reserved categories need less. That is only the gate, though, because the interview call comes from the index score. The checker above shows the numbers for every category.
Is a non-engineering degree an advantage here?▾
Yes. A degree outside engineering earns the academic diversity score in the stage two index. Almost the whole of the last class came from non-engineering degrees, so an arts, commerce or science background is normal in this room.
Do I get money back if I withdraw?▾
Yes, if you pull out before the date in the withdrawal note on the admission portal. The institute takes off processing charges fixed by the Government of India and pays the rest, usually in two to three months. Withdraw after that date and a refund is not certain.
Which scholarships can cut this fee?▾
The calculator above lists the four schemes with a published amount. It adds up what you could apply for, though you may keep only one of them at a time. Ask Student Affairs about need based help if your family income is under INR 8 Lakhs.
The college offers a well-structured placement process, including summer internships after the first year and final placements in the second year. Over 120 companies visit the campus annually, providing roles in consulting, finance, operations, marketing, and management. Prominent recruiters include Deloitte, EY, PWC, Nomura, and Amazon. The summer placement drive occurs in the first trimester, requiring an 8-10 week internship for progression to the second year. Students with over 24 months of work experience can access lateral placements.
Placement statistics such as average and highest packages are available on the college's website. The total fee for the two-year program is 21,00,000 INR, covering tuition and hostel costs, which is average compared to similar institutions. Scholarships are offered to EWS, SC, ST, and OBC students via government initiatives and CSR policies. Scholarships are based on criteria like parental income, and the academic office helps in securing these. Many students also opt for educational loans and state government scholarships.
The college's comprehensive placement support attracts numerous companies, ensuring diverse opportunities for students.
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IIM Kozhikode: 7 Answered Questions
What is the value of an EPGCOM from IIM Kozhikode?
Harsh MehtaStudied at IIM Kozhikode
EPGCOM is one of the best certification courses offered by IIM Kozhikode.
If you’ve worked for a while in the operations domain, and wish to climb the ladder in your company, this is an ideal course for you. It is meant for professionals with some amount of work experience.
It demands a fundamental understanding of operations, and is not meant for freshers or professionals with zero experience in this domain. Moreover, the course does not offer any placement assistance. The faculty and teaching methodology for EPGCOM is top notch, which is obvious as IIM Kozhikode is a renowned management college.
Overall, the course is good, but only for professionals with experience in the operations domain.
How is the response to the IIM Kozhikode's PGP-LSM program? Is there any significant difference for the candidates selected with the general MBA program in terms of candidates pool?
Ananya KhannaStudied Marketing at Management Development Institute, Gurgaon (2018)
The students' response to the IIM Kozhikode's PGP-LSM program was good. The demand of the course was also high.
But as far as the response of the industry is concerned, I think it will take a few more years to assess this. The course is new and will offer opportunities different from that of a general MBA program. Both the courses are not likely to overlap in significance for a few more years.
Deepak MehtaMBA from Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (Graduated 2019)
The PGP finance program at IIM Kozhikode is indeed good. IIM Kozhikode is the 4th Ranked B-School in MHRD NIRF Ranking (2021) among the top 100 Management Institutes.
The PGP Finance is a two-year full-time masters level program designed to aid students in pursuing careers in the financial world, in domains such as corporate finance, investment banking, and wealth management.
Most of the courses are very easy, especially for commerce graduates from DU or other reputed colleges.
What do you think about IIM Kozhikode's MBA in liberal studies?
Hrishi GanuMBA from Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
IIM Kozhikode’s MBA in liberal studies is a fresh change from the traditional MBA. It helps in the comprehensive development of students. Moreover, IIM Kozhikode has the best faculty when it comes to Humanities & Liberal Arts in Management.
Some amazing features of this course are:
It teaches the students soft skills like management, empathy, leadership, etc which go a long way over hard skills like complex excel models, and well-researched reports taught in traditional MBA.
The course is a good choice because of its content. You will have to select many of the Humanities & Liberal Arts electives to complete their degree requirements.
Companies considering HR, or Consulting roles will definitely prioritize you.
IIM Kozhikode’s MBA in liberal studies offers a fresh perspective and is not a bad choice.
I'm working in a joint venture of Indian government and earning 7 LPA. I'm selected for IIM Kozhikode PGP course (2021-2023) Should I join it?
Mahak SenguptaPDGM from Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (2016)
Whether to join IIM Kozhikode or not is definitely your call because the scenario once you join IIM K would be different.
I would like to share with you an experience of my friend, who attended IIM K.
He dropped out of IIMK as he found it stressful. You should know that the course is rigorous and it prepares you for the stress that you are about to deal with.
Obviously, the chance of you earning a high salary is for sure. But again, it depends on how well the economy is doing.
Most of the time the employers have a preference order, i.e. IIT>NIT>fresher, for recruitment.
To ensure good placement opportunities try to be in the top 10% of the class in terms of GPA. Also, you can become a part of organizing events, leading clubs, etc.
Since you will have 12 months of experience, you will be treated as a fresher and won’t be allowed to sit in lateral placement. So, OPs companies will be out of the picture which is maybe your interest since you are coming from a similar background. So, if you want an OPs job role, stay in the industry for another year and then join IIM K.
In order to get a consulting or finance role, you will need to come in the top 10 of your batch. You will also need CFA certification.
Marketing and IT companies will prefer you since you are a fresher. So, if you are interested in Marketing or IT, you can definitely join the institute.
HR companies don’t usually visit IIM K.
So, I will advise you to consider all these factors and make a more convenient choice for yourself.
I have 4 years of work experience in e-commerce. Is the IIM Kozhikode EPGP beneficial for me? As opposed to other IIMs its a 2-year course.
Unmesh GangulyMBA in Marketing & Information Systems ,Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (2020)
The profile you have will suit the two-year (hybrid model) EPGP program. If you do not wish to leave your job then this course can be good for you. Otherwise, you can go for full-time programs of one year at IIM ABC, SP Jain, or ISB. These are currently some of the top one-year programs.
E-commerce has gained a lot of popularity over the years and the scope is tremendous. Having work experience before joining an IIM will always get you plus points.
You will have good placement opportunities in IIM Kozhikode. The recruiters who visit the institute also offer very attractive packages. The average package is also high which makes the ROI manageable. If you take EMI it can be paid easily in five years. Internship opportunities are also provided to the students.
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