IIM Kozhikode PG, Certificate Courses 2025

The highest stipend was offered in the Finance domain during IIM Kozhikode summer placements 2024, which stood at INR 7 lakh. The table below showcases domain-wise the highest stipend offered during IIM Kozhikode placements in the past three years:

Domain	Batch 2021	Batch 2022	Batch 2023
Finance	INR 3 lakh	INR 6.46 lakh	INR 7 lakh
Consulting	INR 3.74 lakh	INR 5 lakh	INR 4.80 lakh
Sales and Marketing	INR 3.2 lakh	INR 4.4 lakh	INR 5 lakh
IT/ Analytics	INR 3 lakh	INR 4 lakh	INR 4.40 lakh
Operations	INR 3.3 lakh	INR 3.3 lakh	INR 4.50 lakh
General Management	INR 3.5 lakh	INR 3 lakh	INR 4.70 lakh

IIM Kozhikode has concluded the summer placements of the batch 2023 with good internship opportunities. The highest stipend offered stood at INR 7 lakh per month, whereas the average stipend offered stood at INR 2.63 lakh per month. The key highlights of IIM Kozhikode summer placements for the batch 2022 and 2023 are tabulated below:

Particular	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Highest stipend	INR 6.47 lakh	INR 7 lakh
Average Stipend	INR 2.50 lakh	INR 2.63 lakh
Median Stipend	INR 2.50 lakh	INR 2.50 lakh
Total recruiters	122	142
Top Recruiting Domain	Sales & Marketing, Consulting and Finance	Finance, Sales & Marketing, Consulting

The table below showcases the list of top recruiters who visited IIM Kozhikode campus during the placement drive 2024:

IIM IIM Kozhikode Top Recruiters
Amazon	Capgemini	Abbott
Microsoft	HDFC Bank	Yes Bank
Cognizant	Xiaomi	Accenture
EY	Myntra	Infosys
Ola	Uber	Samsung

IIM Kozhikode admission process is entirely based on a valid scores of candidates obtained in EMAT test, which is conducted by IIM Kozhikode for its EPGP/ EMBA courses. Candidates willing to get admission to IIM Kozhikode Executive MBA course must obtain a minimum of 50% aggregate in any undergraduate course. They also have minimum of three years of work experience. Further, eligible candidates must fill an online application form on the official website of E-MBA. Aspirants can either submit their scores obtained in either CAT/ GMAT/ GRE exam or appear for EMAT, followed by a PI scores.

The placements are good at IIM Kozhikode. The institute has recently concluded the placements for its PGP batch 2024 along with the third batches of PGP- Finance (PGP-F) and PGP Liberal Studies and Management (PGP-LSM). The key highlights of IIM Kozhikode placements for the Class of 2023 and 2024 are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package	INR 67.02 LPA	INR 72.02 LPA
Median package	INR 27 LPA	INR 27 LPA
Mean package	INR 31.02 LPA	INR 28.05 LPA
Placement percentage	100%	NA
Total students	556	537
Total recruiters	123	156
Total offers	559	NA
Top 5 percentile package	INR 62.04 LPA	INR 48.41 LPA
Top 10 percentile package	INR 55.19 LPA	INR 46.20 LPA
Top 20 percentile package	NA	INR 40.79 LPA
Major recruiting domains	Consulting, Finance	Consulting, Finance

The key highlights of IIM Kozhikode PGP BL placements for the Class of 2023 and 2024 are presented below:

Particulars	PGP BL Placement Statistics (2023)	PGP BL Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package	INR 43.92 LPA	INR 46.35 LPA
Average package	INR 29.23 LPA	INR 27.11 LPA
Median package	INR 25 LPA	INR 24.96 LPA
Offers made	66 (4 international offers)	62 (1 international offer)
Recruiters visited	50	52

IIM Kozhikode offers a two-year Post Graduate Programme (PGP) in Management, which is equivalent to MBA. Apart from regular PGP course, the institute also offers three other PG level Management courses for the same duration. In order to apply for MBA courses at IIM Kozhikode, candidates must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria and pass all the selection parameters with a valid scores. Find below the list of IIM Kozhikode MBA/ PGP courses:

• PGP
• PGP Finance
• PGP Liberal Studies & Management
• PGP in Business Leadership

Click here to know about the IIM Kozhikode MBA course in detail. 

Candidates seeking for admission to IIM Kozhikode must check the eligibility criteria for the course they want to apply at IIMK. Further, the second step is the application process. Candidates applying for Management courses must submit the scores of CAT/ GMAT/ GRE at the time of filling the application form. Further, the institute also conduct EMAT for admission to E-MBA course. Based on entrance exam scores, the shortlisted students are called for Written Ability Test (WAT)/ Personal Interview (PI). However, WAT/PI rounds are not conducted for all the courses. Later on, candidates are allocated seats as per their performance in the selection rounds. 

The application process for MBA at IIM Kozhikode is completely online. Candidates are required to register on the official website of IIM Kozhikode after qualifying the CAT entrance exam. The step-wise IIM Kozhikode application process is mentioned below:

1. Visit the official website of IIM Kozikode.
2. Fill the application form with all the relevant personal and educational details.
3. Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
4. Proceed with the application process and pay the application fee.

Accepting CAT as the primary exam for MBA admission, IIM Kozhikode does not release CAT cutoffs in the public domain and are exclusively accessible only via account login to candidates who have appeared for the CAT exam. To check IIM Kozhikode CAT cutoff, candidates must the official website of IIM CAT and login through their ID and password. For more details on IIM Kozhikode cutoff 2023, click here. 

For admission to MBA (or PGP) 2024 batch at IIM Kozhikode, the CAT test will be conducted on November 26, 2023. Aspirants of IIM Kozhikode are required to appear for the exam in Computer Based Testing mode at the allotted test centres. CAT exam 2023 will be held in three slots:

Morning slot: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Afternoon slot: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Evening slot: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Earlier, the CAT exam used to be of 180 minutes with 100 questions but in 2020, both exam duration and number of questions were reduced due to COVID-19 pandemic. Now, starting CAT 2022, the total number of questions stands at 66 as part of CAT pattern.

For admission to a two-year MBA/ PGP course at IIM Kozhikode, candidates must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria in the first place. Candidates who passed graduation with minimum 60% aggregate from a recognised university are eligible to apply for MBA course. However, there is a five percent relaxation for reserved category candidates and they must obtain a minimum of 55% aggregate in their final graduation. Further, candidates who do not hold any graduation degree must score minimum 50% aggregate in obtain CA/ICWA/CS to qualify for the eligibility. 

Find below the minimum eligibility requirements as per various parameters:

Category	CAT Percentile	Sectional Percentile	Class 10 & 12 Percentage
General	85	75	60
OBC/ EWS	75	65	60
SC	65	55	55
ST/ PwD	55	45	55

 

Qualifying CAT cut off percentiles of an IIM is the minimum percentile (sectional as well as overall) required by candidates to be eligible for the Written Ability Test (What) and Personal Interview PI round. These are only eligibility score and not the score for selection. The final CAT cut off percentiles are the scores on the basis of which a candidate is actually selected for the What-PI round. The qualifying CAT cut offs are released publically before the CAT exam and result as a part of selection criteria for the MBA/PGP batch of that year. The qualifying cut offs for CAT are release category wise - General, NC/OBC. General-EWS, SC/ST, PwD. The qualifying cut offs percentiles of General category candidate is higher than then rest. The final CAT cut offs are not released publically. The cut offs are estimate on the basis of candidate's selection for What-PI. The final CAT cut offs for General category candidate is also higher than then rest.

CAT 2023 cut off percentile for each IIM is determined on the basis of several factors that drive the admission process. Some of the key factors that determine IIM Kozhikode CAT cut off 2023 are mentioned below:

• Difficulty level of the CAT exam
• Number of aspirants who appeared for the exam
• Number of aspirants who cleared the exam
• Number of seats in a particular institute
• All India ranking of the institute

IIM Kozhikode offers a two-year Executive Post Graduate Programme in Executive Management (EPGP), which is also popular as E-MBA. Candidates with some experience can gain a lot of benefits by pursuing MBA from IIM Kozhikode. It is one of the top Management institutes of the country. Along with the experienced faculty, candidates also get great exposure by studying in an IIM. For the Management category courses, IIM Kozhikode has been ranked on number 3 under the top 100 colleges of Managemen in India by NIRF. At the completion of the course, candidates will receive a degee of MBA from reputed IIM Kozhikode. The institute has received Global recognition from AMBA, EQUIS and Business Incubator and Entrepreneurship Centre support through IIMK LIVE.

Check below the more reasons to join the flagship programme (MBA) at IIM Kozhikode:

 

{Source: MBA/PGDM students & alumni}

Based on student and alumni reviews, here's a summary of the key points:

Infrastructure and Facilities:

* Well-maintained campus with Wi-Fi enabled classrooms, libraries, and hostels
* State-of-the-art sports facilities, including a football ground, basketball court, and badminton court
* Separate academic block and hostel blocks with AC and attached washrooms
* Good quality food in messes, with options for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian students

Faculty and Pedagogy:

* Experienced and knowledgeable faculty with a strong industry background
* Case-based pedagogy with a mix of classroom lectures, group projects, and simulations
* Research-oriented faculty encouraging students to engage in peer learning and project-based learning

Placement and Career Opportunities:

* 100% placement record with a median salary of 2 Lacs for summer internships
* Major recruiters include Accenture Strategy, Deloitte, Amazon, Uber, Wipro, ITC, HUL, and AbInBev
* Roles offered include consultants, sales and marketing professionals, project managers, and finance professionals
* the highest package offered is around 65 Lacs rupees, with an average package of 28 Lacs rupees

Other Factors:

* Strong alumni network and connections with industry leaders
* Holistic development of students through extracurricular activities, sports, and cultural festivals
* Good balance between theory and practice, preparing students for the industry

Overall, the consensus among students and alumni suggests that the MBA/PGDM programme at IIM Kozhikode is indeed worth the investment, considering the excellent infrastructure, faculty, placement record, and career opportunities.

IIM Kozhikode offers a two-year Executive Post Graduate Programme in Executive Management (EPGP), which is also popular as E-MBA. Candidates with some experience can gain a lot of benefits by pursuing MBA from IIM Kozhikode. It is one of the top Management institutes of the country. Along with the experienced faculty, candidates also get great exposure by studying in an IIM. For the Management category courses, IIM Kozhikode has been ranked on number 3 under the top 100 colleges of Managemen in India by NIRF. At the completion of the course, candidates will receive a degee of MBA from reputed IIM Kozhikode. The institute has received Global recognition from AMBA, EQUIS and Business Incubator and Entrepreneurship Centre support through IIMK LIVE.

Yes, IIM Kozhikode has a strong track record of placements for its MBA/PGDM courses. As per the latest report, the highest and median package offered during IIM Kozhikode placements 2024 was INR 72.02 LPA and INR 27 LPA, respectively. The key highlights of IIM Kozhikode placements for the Class of 2022, 2023 and 2024 of of PGP, PGP-F and, PGP-LSM are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package	INR 61.5 LPA	INR 67.02 LPA	INR 72.02 LPA
Median package	INR 26.5 LPA	INR 27 LPA	INR 27 LPA
Mean package	INR 29.5 LPA	INR 31.02 LPA	INR 28.05 LPA
Placement percentage	100%	100%	NA
Total students	546	556	537
Total recruiters	116	123	156
Total offers	571	559	NA
Top 5 percentile package	INR 57.6 LPA	INR 62.04 LPA	INR 48.41 LPA
Top 10 percentile package	INR 52.9 LPA	INR 55.19 LPA	INR 46.20 LPA
Top 20 percentile package	NA	NA	INR 40.79 LPA
Major recruiting domains	Consulting, Finance	Consulting, Finance	Consulting, Finance

Yes, pursing PGP- Finance from IIM Kozhikode is a good choice if considering the placement opportinities and future scope. The highest package offered during IIM Kozhikode placements in the academic year 2023-2024 stood at INR 72.02 LPA. The key highlights of IIM Kozhikode placements for the Class of 2023 and 2024 are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
the highest package	INR 67.02 LPA	INR 72.02 LPA
Median package	INR 27 LPA	INR 27 LPA
Mean package	INR 31.02 LPA	INR 28.05 LPA
Placement percentage	100%	NA
Total students	556	537
Total recruiters	123	156
Total offers	559	NA
Top 5 percentile package	INR 62.04 LPA	INR 48.41 LPA
Top 10 percentile package	INR 55.19 LPA	INR 46.20 LPA
Top 20 percentile package	NA	INR 40.79 LPA
Major recruiting domains	Consulting, Finance	Consulting, Finance

Yes, for admission to E-MBA course, IIM Kozhokode follows the Government of India reservation policy, which is applicable to Central Educational Institutions (CEIs). There is a relaxation given for the reserved categories in the selection process Find below the minimum eligibility criteria required for IIMK admissions for the Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP) for all categories:

Catergory	Degree (Minimum Aggregate)	CA/ICWA/CS
General	50%	50%
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	50%	50%
EWS	50%	50%
Women	45%	50%
SC	40%	50%
ST	40%	50%
PwD	40%	50%

 

IIM Kozhikode provides a list of scholarships to its students to help them financially. The institute more than 10 different scholarship schemes. Moreover, IIMK Merit Scholarship is awarded to PGP-I and PGP-II students based on their performance during one academic year, as determined by their CGPA. IIM Kozhikode also provides IIMK Need Based Financial Assistance (NBFA) for the students.