IIM Kozhikode PG, Certificate Courses 2025

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)

To know the detailed information around Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode course admissions for E-MBA/ EPGP course,  click here.

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 below mentioned table showcases IIM Kozhikode 2023 placement statistics in comparison to other top IIM such as IIM Indore, IIM Lucknow, IIT Shillong and IIT Rohtak:

IIM Name	Highest Package (2023)	Average Package (2023)
IIM Kozhikode	INR 67.02 LPA	INR 31.02 LPA
IIM Indore	PGP and IPM- INR 114 LPA	PGP and IPM-INR 30.21 LPA
IIM Lucknow	- PGP & PGP ABM: INR 65 LPA (international)/ INR 1 crore per annum (domestic)	- PGP & PGP ABM: INR 32.2 LPA
IIM Shillong	INR 71.30 LPA	INR 26.96 LPA
IIM Rohtak	INR 36 LPA	INR 18.73 LPA

The highest package offered during IIM Kozhikode placements 2023 stood at 72.02 LPA. The table below showcases IIM Kozhikode highest package offered in the academic year 2023-2024:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package	INR 72.02 LPA

The IIM Kozhikode highest packages offered during IIM Kozhikode placements between 2022 and 2024 are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package	INR 61.50 LPA	INR 67.02 LPA	INR 72.02 LPA

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

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

 

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. 

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:

 

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. 

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.

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.

Yes, CAT 2023 dates for admission to IIM Kozhikode are out. To apply for the CAT exam, candidates are required to create an account, fill the CAT registration form and pay the exam application fee. The 2023 CAT form have to be submitted by a certain deadline after which no application will be accepted. For 2023 CAT exam, CAT registration will go on between Aug 2 and Sep 20. The exam will be conducted on November 26, 2023. Students are required to appear for the CAT 2023 exam in Computer Based Testing mode at allotted test centres. CAT exam 2023 for IIM Kozhikode admission will be held in three slots. These are as follows:

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

Candidates who are willing to get into IIM Kozhikode must mention the college name and course preference in their CAT application form to get a call (provided the student gets a valid score in the exam).

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.

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

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.

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.

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.