IIM Kozhikode PG, Certificate Courses 2025

As per the latest report, the participating recruiters presented 559 job offers to the batch 2023 of PGP, PGP-F and, PGP-LSM. However, in 2022, the participating recruiters offered 571 job offers to the students of the batch 2022 The total number of offers provided to students between 2022 and 2023 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Total offers	571	559

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.

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The table below showcases domain-wise the average stipend offered during IIM Kozhikode placements in the past three years:

Domain	Batch 2021	Batch 2022	Batch 2023
Operations	INR 2.49 lakh	INR 2.95 lakh	INR 2.70 lakh
Consulting	INR 2.33 lakh	INR 2.8 lakh	INR 3.44 lakh
General Management	INR 1.36 lakh	INR 2.57 lakh	INR 2.50 lakh
Sales and Marketing	INR 1.8 lakh	INR 2.56 lakh	INR 2.44 lakh
Finance	INR 1.74 lakh	INR 2.09 lakh	INR 2.32 lakh
IT/ Analytics	INR 2.12 lakh	INR 2 lakh	INR 2.22 lakh

Yes, the aspirants of EPGP need to obtain a valid score in Executive Management Aptitude Test (EMAT) conducted by IIM Kozhikode in the online mode. This is a mandatory exam to qualify for EPGP in order to secure a seat at IIM Kozhikode. The EMAT is conducted to evaluate the basic logical, numerical, and verbal ability of applicants. In order to get shortlisted for the next selection rounds, candidates must get a minimum cut-off weightage as per the following table:

Category	EMAT Cutoff (Weightage)
General	25% (10 out of Maximum 40 marks)
OBC (NC), EWS, Women & SC	20% (8 out of Maximum 40 marks)
ST & PwD	18% (7 out of Maximum 40 marks)

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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

It is a great institute with excellent placement records. IIM Kozhikode concluded its final placement process for its 24th batch of PGP along with the batches of PGP- Finance (PGP-F) and PGP Liberal Studies and Management (PGP-LSM). It achieved 100% placements in just three days. Over 159 recruiters participated and presented 559 offers to students. The highest and median package offered during the 2023 placement drive was INR 67.02 LPA and INR 27 LPA, respectively. The top recruiters were top companies like Deloitte, Adani, EY, Amazon, Microsoft, etc.

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

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

For the first time, IIM Kozhikode is ranked 151-300 under the NIRF Innovation Ranking (previously ARIIA) category. IIM Kozhikode is ranked three by NIRF 2023 under the Management category.

Aspirants can apply by completing the EMAT application process. Before filling out the application, students must check that they fulfil all the eligibility criteria. To take EMAT, a sum of INR 2,000 has to be paid as the registration fee. Following this, based on the entrance exam score, academic record, and performance in the personal interview, admission is granted. 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.

For admission to E-MBA course at IIM Kozhikode, candidate must fulfil the minimum educational requirements. To be eligible for this course, aspirants must hold a bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate. Further, candidates who do not have any UG degree must pass CA/ICWA/CS with minimum 50% aggregate in order to apply for the programme. Apart from this, students are granted admission based on EMAT score, followed by a personal interview.

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

Yes, the IIM Kozhikode Executive MBA/ EPGP admissions are open for the year 2023. The applications for the current year were invited in the month of May and the last date to apply online for the same was Aug 16, 2023. Admissions to E-MBA at IIM Kozhikode is offered based on EMAT scores. Candidates have to appear for EMAT exam and further for a Personal Interview round. Find below the important dates related to IIM Kozhikode Executive admission 2023:

Events	IIM Kozhikode E-PGP Dates 2023
Online Application Start Date	May 4
Last Date to Apply Online	Aug 16
Dates of EMAT	Sep 16, 23 & 30
Dates of Interview	- Sep 16, 17, 23, 24 & 30 - Oct 1
Declaration of Result	Oct 16
Last Date for Offer Acceptance	Oct 30

Eligible candidates who are shortlisted for PI at IIM Kozhikode must follow the process given below to fill the PI shortlist form:

Step 1: Visit the official website of IIM Kozhikode.

Step 2: Click on PGP admission 2024-26.

Step 3: Enter CAT registration number and email ID.

Step 4: Type in verification code and click on log in.

Step 5: Once the form opens, fill the relevant fields with information.

Step 6: Click on submit to complete the process.

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. 

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

For admission to E-MBA course at IIM Kozhikode, candidate must fulfil the minimum educational requirements. To be eligible for this course, aspirants must hold a bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate. Further, candidates who do not have any UG degree must pass CA/ICWA/CS with minimum 50% aggregate in order to apply for the programme. Apart from this, students are granted admission based on EMAT score, followed by a personal interview.

IIM Kozhikode provides modern amenities with state-of-the-art infrastructure to its students. The facilities provided by the institute include classrooms, auditoriums, guest care, eating, points, recreations, business museums, library, etc. Moreover, the students of IIM Kozhikode also get well furnished campus hostel facility both for boys and girls. Indian Institute of Management has 19 well-designed hostels which accommodates about 1400 students. These hostel rooms have been provided with a LAN and Wi-Fi connection.

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.

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.