Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode

Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode

Kozhikode , Kerala
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4.6 Ratings
Government|Estd. 1996

Written By Pooja Ahuja

Updated on – 10 Jan, 2026

IIM Kozhikode Latest Updates

November 28, 2024

  • IIM Calcutta releases candidate data for CAT 2024. According to statistics, 3.29 lakh candidates who were eligible registered, but only approximately 2.93 lakh candidates appeared in the test held on November 24, 2024, at the national level.

November 25, 2024

  • IIM Calcutta conducted the CAT 2024 exam in three slots on 24 November 2024. Most of the candidates found the exam to be comparatively easier than previous years. This has led to predictions of a significant rise in the CAT cutoff, causing anxiety among test-takers about their chances of securing admission to top MBA programs at IIMs.

November 21, 2024

  • What should you do in the last few minutes before the CAT 2024 exam. Candidates who have got morning slot, can’t do much but wake up early and reach their test centre by 7 am on November 24, 2024. They will have to do last minute revision a night before. But candidates who have got afternoon and forenoon shift can do some las minute preparation. Here are a few CAT 2024 last minute tips to score high.

November 14, 2024

  • IIM-Kozhikode, Emeritus launch ‘Chief Product Officer (CPO)’ course, Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certificate from IIM Kozhikode and gain Executive Alumni Status.

November 07, 2024

  • CAT 2024 admit cards are out for IIMK PGP admission 2025 and can be downloaded from iimcat.ac.in. The CAT 2024 exam is scheduled to be conducted on November 24, 2024.
  • Phase 3 Personal interaction for IIMK PGP-BL admission 2025 will be conducted on November 30 and December 1, 2024.
  • The GATE 2025 exam will be held on February 01, 02, 15, and 16, 2025, for IIMK PhD admission 2025.

The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode) is the fifth IIM to be founded in India. The institute was established in 1996 as a result of an agreement between the State Government of Kerala and the Government of India. IIM Kozhikode is located on two hillocks in the Kunnamangalam Area of the historic city of Calicut, Kerala, and occupies approximately 112.5 acres of land.

Admission to IIMK courses is based on scores from exams like GMAT/GRE/CAT/GATE/NET-JRF and EMAT. IIMK has international exchange programs with prestigious institutions worldwide and offers appealing placement opportunities.

IIM Kozhikode PGP course is its flagship program in the management stream and was introduced in 1997 with a total of 42 students. In 2024, 1200 students passed from the institute and the IIM Kozhikode highest package in 2024 was INR 72.04 Lakhs for the PGP program. 

The NIRF ranking 2024 has placed IIM Kozhikode in 3rd place making it one of the most desirable management institutes and is also accredited by the Association of AMBA and EQUIS. It is a rapidly growing business school in India and is ranked as the 4th best in the Asian-Pacific region by QS Global Rankings. 

To ensure that all interested students have fair opportunities, IIM Kozhikode offers different scholarships and reservations as per the government norms. Among these scholarships is IIM Kozhikode Need-Based Financial Assistance (NBFA). Students whose gross yearly family income for the most recent fiscal year was less than or equivalent to Rs. 8 lakhs are eligible for it.

IIM Kozhikode is rated among the top-tier management institutions in the country. With its 100% placement rate and picturesque campus, it offers one of the best campus life. Here’s what the students have to say at BetterStudy Verdict.

IIM Kozhikode Highlights

The highlights of the IIM Kozhikode, such as university type, student-faculty ratio, approvals, and facilities, are tabulated below.

IIM Kozhikode Highlights
Year of Establishment1996
Type of UniversityPublic
NIRF Ranking3rd
AffiliationAACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS
Campus Area112.5 acre
Courses/ Degrees OfferedPG, Executive, and Doctoral
Infrastructure FacilitiesBusiness Simulation Lab, Ideation Lab, Communication and Media Lab 
Associated CollegesKainan University Taiwan, Sabanci University Turkey, Asian Institute of Technology Thailand, Keio University, Japan, University of North Texas, Yale University US
LocationKozhikode, Kerala
Websitewww.iimk.ac.in

IIM Kozhikode Courses & Fees

IIM Kozhikode provides two categories of courses- academic and executive. These include a range of management postgraduate, executive, and doctoral programs. 

A PhD program in management, a postgraduate program in finance (PGP-Finance), a postgraduate program in liberal studies & management (PGP-LSM), a postgraduate program in business leadership (PGP-BL), and seven executive programs are among the courses offered by IIM Kozhikode.

CourseFeesSelection Criteria
PGPINR 20.50 LakhsEligibility: A graduate degree in any subject from any university with at least 50% of aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA.Selection Criteria: Candidates are selected based on their CAT/GMAT Scores, and their performance at AWT and GD/PI. The institute also considers academic profiles. 
PGP-FinanceINR 20.50 LakhsEligibility: A graduate degree in any subject from any university with at least 50% of aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA.Selection Criteria: Candidates are selected based on their CAT/GMAT Scores, and their performance at AWT and GD/PI. The institute also considers academic profiles. 
PGP-LSMINR 20.50 LakhsEligibility: A graduate degree in any subject from any university with at least 50% of aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA.Selection Criteria: Candidates are selected based on their CAT/GMAT Scores, and their performance at AWT and GD/PI. The institute also considers academic profiles. 
PGP-BLINR 22.50 LakhsEligibility: A graduate degree in any subject from any university with at least 50% of aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA.Applicants must also have a work experience of 3 years post their graduation. Selection Criteria: Candidates are selected based on their CAT/GMAT/GRE Scores, and their performance at AWT and GD/PI. The institute also considers past academic profiles. 
EPGPINR 15.50 LakhsEligibility: A graduate degree in any subject from any university with at least 50% of aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA.Selection Criteria: Candidates are selected based on their CAT/GMAT/GRE/EMAT (Executive Management Aptitude Test) Scores, and their performance in Personal Interaction.

IIM Kozhikode Admission 

The IIM Kozhikode acceptance rate is less than 1% for its 353 seats for its PGP program. The institute has many degree and diploma courses and their admission is based on the scores of different entrance exams such as CAT and GMAT. Indian applicants must have valid CAT scores and International applicants need GMAT scores to apply for admission. 

In 1997, there were 42 students in a batch; by 2024, there were over 350. To meet the strong demand from industry, the number of students enrolled in the Post Graduate Programme (PGP) was raised from 480 in 2019. 59% of the students admitted to IIM Kozhikode's flagship PGP are female, setting a record among the country's older IIMs. This shows the constant increase in the admission and demand of IIM graduates in the country

For PGP, PGP-LSM and PGP-Finance, the admission process is the same. For IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL, applicants must also have work experience. IIM Kozhikode admission is a process that has 3 main stages. These include

  • Appearing for entrance exam ie CAT/GMAT/GRE or EMAT based on the course.
  • Shortlisting based on Aggregate Index Score that calculates scores of entrance exams and academic profile of 10th, 12th and graduation.
  • Appearance and performance of candidates in Written Tests and Personal Interview

However, the admission process for doctoral and executive courses may differ. The IIM Kozhikode PhD program is offered in different management subjects like economics, finance, accounting, information management etc. The applicants must have a post-graduation degree or equivalent in relevant subjects with 55% or equivalent from a recognised university. Applicants with a 4-year or 8-semester degree can also apply. Professionals such as CA, and CS with graduation courses are also eligible to apply. Based on the scores of different entrance exams, applicants are called for interviews. These entrance exams differ based on the subject, applicants are interested in such as CAT, GATE, GMAT, GRE, IIMB Test, UGC-NET. 

Similarly, IIM Kozhikode runs many management development programs or MDPs of durations from 1 month to 6 months. The duration of courses varies and the admission to these programs is direct. Applicants must read the information available on the official website carefully when applying for these courses. 

IIM Kozhikode Cutoff 

For IIM Kozhikode Admissions, applicants must score higher than the predetermined CAT cutoff in each section of the entrance exam paper to gain admission to PGP program. Nevertheless, the cutoff listed below is just necessary for shortlisting and does not ensure enrolment in the course. Below are the overall and sectional qualifying CAT cutoffs for applicants to the IIM Kozhikode PGP program. 

CategoryCAT Overall CutoffCAT Sectional Cutoff
General8575
SC6555
ST5545

Each CAT paper has 3 sections and each section has its weightage that is calculated for admission. 

SectionsWeightage
QA34%
DILR32%
VARC34%

IIM Kozhikode PGP Cutoff

The IIM Kozhikode CAT cutoff 2023 for the PGP course has been released. The table below has the final list for IIM Kozhikode PGP cutoff 2023 for general category students. The table also has the IIM Kozhikode PGP cutoff details for 2022 and 2021. 

SectionCAT 2023CAT 2022CAT 2021
Overall979797
QA979797
VA-RC979797

The cutoff remained the same for IIM Kozhikode PGP-Finance and IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM

IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL

The final details of IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL cutoff 2023 for general category students are given below:

SectionCAT 2023
Overall97
QA97
VA-RC97
DI-LR97

IIM Kozhikode Ranking

Numerous Indian ranking bodies release the annual rankings. For 2024, the NIRF rankings are out. Several national and international agencies have recognised the institute for its exceptional achievements. An overview of the institute’s rankings and accomplishments in 2024 across several organisations can be found below.

Ranking AgencyRank (Sectors)
NIRF Ranking 20243rd (Management)
Financial Times Masters in Management 202468th (Among International B-Schools)
Financial Times Masters in Management 20249th (Among Asian B-Schools)
QS World University Ranking 2024115-120 (Top B-School)
World University Ranking151 (Masters in Management)

IIM Kozhikode Placement

In 2024, IIM Kozhikode successfully placed the 26th batch of PGP students and the 3rd batch of PGP-LSM and PGP-Finance students. More details are given in the table below:

ParticularsDetails
Highest Package for PGP 2024INR 72.02 LPA
Increase in Highest Package for PGP in comparison to 20237%
Average Package for PGP 202428.05 LPA
Decrease in Average Package for PGP in comparison to 202310%
Median Package for PGP 2024INR 27 LPA
Main RecruitersAccenture, Amazon, Microsoft, and Deloitte
Main Domains for Hiring 2024Consulting and Finance
Total Recruiters from Consulting and Finance 2024156

IIM Kozhikode Campus

The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode) has two campuses: the main campus in Kunnamangalam, Kozhikode, and a satellite campus in Infopark, Kochi. Scattered across 112.5 acres, the main campus is situated in Kunnamangalam, Kozhikode. It has LAN/WAN connectivity, guest care areas, and air-conditioned classrooms.

The satellite campus at Kochi was founded in 2013 with an emphasis on executive education and is situated in Infopark, Kochi. It provides middle- and senior-level executives with both full-time and part-time programs. 

IIM Kozhikode Facilities

  • There are two auditoriums with capacities of about 250 and 400 seats. Many seminars, conferences, cultural events, student gatherings, and other significant institute events are held there. 
  • There are 20 well-designed hostels at the Institute that can house roughly 1400 students with basic requirements such as geysers, water dispensers, and washing machines. Additionally, the majority of the hostels feature air conditioning.
  • The hostel grounds have a number of recreational facilities, such as a table tennis room, a badminton court, two basketball courts, a football pitch, a volleyball court and a well-equipped gym.
  • Students have a full-fledged mess for their meals and tea. Aside from this, there is an on-campus restaurant too.
  • The institute also has a vast library with its website and off-site facilities. 
  • In 2012, the business museum was inaugurated on the grounds of IIM Kozhikode. The museums house different theme-based sections such as the ancient, medieval, colonial, pre-independence, post-independence, business sector, public sector, banking sector etc.
  • Soon ISRO will also join the museum with an ISRO Pavilion.

IIM Kozhikode Scholarships

IIM Kozhikode offers financial help and scholarships to their most deserving students ensuring that the students do not miss out on the education opportunities. These scholarships are offered by the institute, by the central and state governments and by private organisations. 

Applicants can claim scholarships at the time of admission however, just filling out the form doesnot ensure the validation for the scholarships. Applicants would undergo a screening process and other selection criteria.  

In the table below, more details related to the IIM Kozhikode scholarship are given:

ScholarshipEligibility CriteriaFee Waiver/Scholarship Amount Provided 
Offered by the Institute
IIM Kozhikode Merit ScholarshipBased on the performance in one academic year. CGPA is calculated.As per the institute's rules
IIM Kozhikode Need-Based Financial Assistance (NBFA)Annual family income for the last financial year should be less than or equal to Rs.8 lakhsFinancial Assistance is finalised by FAC
Offered by Central Government
Top Class Education Scheme for SC StudentsFor SC category students with annual income less than INR 8 LakhsAs per the governmental norm
National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST StudentsFor ST category students with annual income less than INR 6 LakhsAs per the governmental norm
Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses CSFor students of a minority with an aggregate score of 50% and above and annual income less than INR 2.5 Lakhs. As per the governmental norm
Offered by State Governments
Rajarshee Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship The applicant should have a domicile in Maharashtra state or should belong to the border of Maharashtra and Karnataka and be from the Maratha community.
Annual Income less than INR 8 Lakhs
As per the governmental norm
Scholarship Scheme for Govt. of Tamil NaduFor students domiciled in Tamil Nadu with an annual income less than INR 2 LakhsAs per the governmental norm
Offered by Private Organizations
IDFC First Bank MBA ScholarshipFor full-time MBA students with an annual income of less than INR 6 Lakhs1 Lakh per student every academic year
Mirae Asset Foundation (MAF) ScholarshipTo the merit students of PGP with an annual income of less than INR 8 LakhsINR 5 Lakhs per student.

IIM Kozhikode Alumni

By serving as a link between the esteemed alumni and their alma mater, the IIM Kozhikode Alumni Association provides current students and alumni with an opportunity to grow together and create beneficial synergies. The Alumni Committee's main events are called Sangam and Nostalgia. These are tentatively planned and are a great chance to strengthen existing relationships and create new ones.

Given in the table below are a few of the well-known alumni of IIM Kozhikode. 

Neel KothariCEO of iZooto
Rahul GandhiCMO of iD Fresh Food and Limited
Yash SehgalCo-Founder and COO of BeatO
Sneha ChoudharyCo-Founder and CEO of Zolo

Why Choose IIM Kozhikode?

IIM Kozhikode is one of the top 5 IIMs in the country with a vast campus and all possible facilities to provide a holistic educational experience to its students. The institute offers many academic and executive programs for both freshers and working executives. The curriculum and infrastructure of the institute are one of the biggest draws for students. 

International Associations: Students of post-graduate programs get an opportunity to visit international universities for a once-in-life experience learn from the best faculties and exchange knowledge. 

Placements: With renowned recruiters from a variety of industries, including consulting, banking, marketing, technology, general management, and more, IIM Kozhikode boasts the top 5 IIM campus placements. 

Industry Interaction: Numerous industry summits, guest speakers, live projects, peers with a range of industry expertise, significant alumni interaction, and other means all contribute to the comprehensive industry interaction.

Alumni: Alumni are heavily involved in their own firms' placement processes, making up 31% of all offers. They also provided placement support during the COVID-19 pandemic and mentored and coached students throughout the year.

Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode Highlights

Founded Year1996
Type of InstituteGovernment
Campus Size112.5 acres
Gender Acceptedco-ed

Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode FAQs

IIM Kozhikode offers PGP (MBA), Executive MBA, PhD, PGP-Finance, PGP-Liberal Studies & Management, and PGP-BL among others.

Admission is through CAT followed by WAT-PI rounds. Final selection is based on CAT scores, academic performance, work experience, and interview.

The total fee for the 2-year PGP program is approximately ₹20–23 lakhs (subject to change annually).

As of 2024, the average placement package is around ₹31–32 LPA with top roles in consulting, finance, and product management.

Yes, the institute provides on-campus hostels, Wi-Fi, libraries, gyms, mess facilities, sports complex, and 24x7 medical support.
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