Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) is one of India’s leading management institutions and one of the most competitive IIMs for CAT aspirants. Located in Kozhikode, Kerala, the institute offers its flagship two-year Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP/MBA) along with specialised programmes in Finance, Liberal Studies & Management, Business Leadership and executive management.

IIM Kozhikode has achieved an exceptional position in national rankings. It secured:

NIRF Management Rank #3 in India in 2025

for the third consecutive year.

For the PGP 2026–28 batch, domestic candidates are admitted primarily through CAT 2025. The minimum qualifying requirement for General-category candidates is 85 percentile overall and 75 percentile in each CAT section, together with minimum academic requirements.

IIM Kozhikode Highlights 2026

Particular	Details
College Name	Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
Short Name	IIM Kozhikode / IIMK
Location	Kozhikode, Kerala
College Type	Public Autonomous Management Institute; Institution of National Importance
Established Year	1996
Flagship Programme	Post Graduate Programme in Management – MBA
MBA Duration	2 Years, Full-Time
Mode	Residential
NIRF Management 2025	#3 in India
International Accreditation	AMBA & EQUIS accredited; AACSB accreditation process underway
PGP Fee 2026–28	₹23.50 lakh
Entrance Exam	CAT
General Minimum CAT Cut-off	85 overall; 75 sectional
Recommended General CAT Target	97–99+ percentile, depending on academic/profile strength
Graduation Requirement	Minimum 60% for regular degree candidates
Average Package – Latest Officially Listed Placement Cycle	Around ₹28.18 LPA for 2025
Median Package	Around ₹27.50 LPA for 2025
Highest Package	Around ₹81 LPA for 2025
Recruiters	Around 169 in 2025
Popular Areas	Consulting, Finance, Marketing, Strategy, Analytics, Operations, General Management
Scholarships	Merit Scholarship, Need-Based Financial Assistance, corporate scholarships
Hostel	Yes
Official Website	https://www.iimk.ac.in/

Important Placement Note

As of August 2026, IIM Kozhikode’s official final-placement page still lists Final Placement Report 2025 as its latest flagship PGP/PGP-Finance/PGP-LSM report. Therefore, MBA4U should avoid presenting an unofficial “2026 flagship placement figure” as confirmed data until IIMK publishes the corresponding official report.

About IIM Kozhikode

Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode is located at:

Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
IIMK Campus P.O.
Kozhikode – 673570
Kerala, India

The institute offers management education across general management, Finance, Liberal Studies, Business Leadership, executive management and doctoral programmes. Its flagship PGP has an intake that was expanded to approximately 480 students from the 2019 academic session.

IIM Kozhikode has developed a particularly strong reputation for:

• Consulting
• Finance
• Strategy
• Marketing
• General Management
• Analytics
• Operations
• Leadership
• International exposure

IIM Kozhikode Approval and Accreditation

IIM Kozhikode is part of India’s statutory IIM system and functions as an Institution of National Importance.

Its international accreditation status requires some precision.

AMBA Accreditation

IIM Kozhikode’s flagship PGP was first accredited by the Association of MBAs – AMBA in 2010.

The institute states that it was the:

First IIM to receive AMBA accreditation.

IIMK subsequently received re-accreditation in 2015, 2020 and 2023.

EQUIS Accreditation

IIM Kozhikode received EQUIS accreditation in September 2021 and was successfully re-accredited in 2024 for another five-year term.

What About AACSB?

This point is often incorrectly reported on college websites.

As of IIM Kozhikode’s current 2026 accreditation page:

• IIMK is an AACSB member
• It submitted its Initial Accreditation application in April 2026
• It submitted its final Self Evaluation Report in June 2026

However, the institute does not yet describe itself as AACSB accredited on that page.

Therefore, MBA4U should currently write:

Accreditation: AMBA and EQUIS; AACSB accreditation process underway

rather than calling IIM Kozhikode “Triple Crown accredited”.

IIM Kozhikode NIRF Ranking 2025

IIM Kozhikode achieved:

NIRF Management Rank #3 in India – 2025

The Top 5 were:

1. IIM Ahmedabad
2. IIM Bangalore
3. IIM Kozhikode
4. IIT Delhi
5. IIM Lucknow

IIM Kozhikode states that Rank #3 in 2025 represents its third consecutive year in the same position and its career-best NIRF ranking.

IIM Kozhikode Programmes

IIM Kozhikode offers a diversified portfolio.

Programme	Format
Post Graduate Programme – PGP / MBA	2 Years, Full-Time
PGP in Finance – PGP-F	2 Years
PGP in Liberal Studies & Management – PGP-LSM	2 Years
PGP in Business Leadership – PGP-BL	1 Year
MBA for Working Executives	Executive
Executive PGP – Kochi Campus	Executive
Doctoral Programme in Management	PhD
PhD in Management – Practice Track	Executive/Professional
Bachelor of Management Studies – BMS	Undergraduate

IIM Kozhikode currently lists PGP, PGP-Finance, PGP-LSM, PGP-BL, BMS and several executive and doctoral programmes.

IIM Kozhikode Flagship MBA – PGP

The flagship:

Post Graduate Programme in Management

is the institute’s core two-year management programme.

Admission for domestic candidates is through CAT and the selection rate is highly competitive. IIMK itself describes the average selection rate as less than one in 100 candidates.

Students study subjects across:

• Economics
• Finance, Accounting & Control
• Information Systems
• Marketing
• Organisational Behaviour & HR
• Decision Sciences & Operations
• Strategy
• Humanities & Liberal Arts
• General Management

IIM Kozhikode MBA Fees 2026–28

The official IIM Kozhikode PGP fee page now lists a dedicated:

PGP Fee Structure 2026–28

document.

The total programme fee for PGP 2026–28 is:

₹23,50,000

or:

₹11.75 lakh – First Year

₹11.75 lakh – Second Year

The fee structure includes tuition as well as several institutional and residential components. Current reporting based on IIMK’s official 2026–28 fee notification confirms the ₹23.50 lakh total.

IIM Kozhikode Fee Break-up

Fee Component	Year 1	Year 2	Approx. Total
Tuition	₹7,00,000	₹7,00,000	₹14,00,000
IT, Infrastructure & Misc.	₹1,20,000	₹1,20,000	₹2,40,000
Library	₹95,000	₹95,000	₹1,90,000
Hostel	₹45,000	₹45,000	₹90,000
Books & Study Material	₹1,15,000	₹1,15,000	₹2,30,000
Student Activities	₹15,000	₹15,000	₹30,000
Student Support	₹20,000	₹25,000	₹45,000
Workshops / Enrichment	₹14,000	₹21,000	₹35,000
Examination	₹19,000	₹19,000	₹38,000
Admission / Orientation / Alumni	Applicable	Applicable	Included
Total	₹11.75 lakh	₹11.75 lakh	₹23.50 lakh

The fee structure also provides for additional deposits, including a refundable caution deposit and mess/student-activities deposits.

MBA4U Listing Recommendation

Use:

MBA Fee: ₹23.50 lakh for PGP 2026–28; mess deposits and certain personal expenses additional.

IIM Kozhikode Accepted Entrance Exams

For the flagship PGP:

Indian Candidates

CAT

For the 2026–28 admission cycle:

CAT 2025

is the relevant entrance examination.

For specialised programmes such as PGP-Finance and PGP-LSM, IIMK also permits other test routes such as GMAT or GRE under their respective admission policies.

IIM Kozhikode CAT Cut-off 2026

For the flagship PGP 2026–28 batch, IIM Kozhikode has officially published the following minimum thresholds.

Category	Overall CAT Percentile	Sectional Percentile	Minimum Class 10	Minimum Class 12
General	85	75	60%	60%
OBC-NCL / EWS	75	65	60%	60%
SC	65	55	55%	55%
ST / PwD	55	45	55%	55%

Candidates must also obtain a positive scaled score in every CAT section.

Is 85 Percentile Enough for IIM Kozhikode?

Usually not for a General-category candidate.

The 85 percentile is only the Stage-I minimum eligibility requirement.

IIM Kozhikode explicitly states that Stage-I registration:

is a pre-interview registration process and not an interview call.

Candidates still have to compete through IIMK’s Aggregate Index Score for WAT-PI shortlisting.

Expected CAT Cut-off for IIM Kozhikode

For MBA4U readers, I recommend presenting two different numbers:

Official Minimum – General

85 overall + 75 sectional

Recommended Competitive Target

97–99+ percentile

depending on:

• Class 10 marks
• Class 12 marks
• Academic background
• Gender diversity
• Work experience
• Category
• Applicant competition

The second range is a planning target, not an official cut-off.

Why Academics Matter at IIM Kozhikode

IIM Kozhikode gives substantial weight to school academics while creating the WAT-PI shortlist.

For PGP 2026–28:

Shortlisting Component	Weight
CAT 2025 Index Score	50%
Class 10	15%
Class 12	20%
Gender Diversity	Up to 10%
Academic Diversity	5%
Work Experience	5%

A candidate receives either applicable gender or academic diversity points, rather than both.

This means:

Class 10 + Class 12 together can contribute 35% to the interview-shortlisting score.

That is extremely important.

IIM Kozhikode MBA Eligibility

For the flagship PGP 2026–28:

Graduation Requirement

Candidates holding a regular graduation degree must have:

Minimum 60% aggregate marks

in their bachelor’s degree.

Candidates who have completed:

• CA
• CMA / ICWA
• CS

must have at least:

50% aggregate

in the applicable professional examination.

This differs from several other IIMs where the typical minimum graduation requirement is 50%.

Class 10 and Class 12 Eligibility

IIM Kozhikode also specifies minimum school-level marks.

General / OBC-NCL / EWS

• Class 10 – 60%
• Class 12 – 60%

SC / ST / PwD

• Class 10 – 55%
• Class 12 – 55%

subject to the applicable category thresholds.

Can Final-Year Students Apply?

Eligible final-year candidates can participate in the admission process subject to satisfying IIM Kozhikode’s final degree-completion and documentation requirements.

Candidates should always check the specific deadline applicable to their admission batch.

IIM Kozhikode Admission Process

The PGP 2026–28 selection procedure consists of:

Stage 1 – Minimum Eligibility & Online Registration

Stage 2 – Shortlisting through Aggregate Index Score

Stage 3 – Written Ability Test

Stage 4 – Personal Interview

Stage 5 – Final Composite Score

Stage 6 – Admission Offer / Waitlist

Stage 1 – CAT and Registration

Candidates must:

• Opt for IIM Kozhikode in CAT
• Clear overall CAT threshold
• Clear all sectional thresholds
• Meet Class 10 requirement
• Meet Class 12 requirement
• Meet graduation eligibility
• Complete IIMK’s separate online registration process

Only successfully registered candidates move to Stage 2.

Stage 2 – WAT-PI Shortlisting

IIM Kozhikode calculates an:

Aggregate Index Score – AIS

For PGP 2026–28:

Parameter	Weight
CAT	50%
Class 10	15%
Class 12	20%
Gender / Academic Diversity	Up to 10% / 5%
Work Experience	5%

Gender Diversity

Female and transgender candidates may receive:

10 points

for gender diversity.

A candidate with an eligible non-engineering academic background may receive:

5 points

for academic diversity.

However, IIM Kozhikode permits the candidate to receive only one of these diversity scores, not both.

Work Experience

Eligible full-time remunerative professional experience carries up to:

5%

during the WAT-PI shortlisting stage.

IIMK does not count:

• Part-time work
• Project work
• Internship
• Articleship
• Pre-graduation work
• Fellowship

as qualifying work experience for this component.

Written Ability Test – WAT

Shortlisted candidates must undertake a:

Written Ability Test

IIM Kozhikode announces the essay topic immediately before the WAT session.

The test evaluates:

• Written communication
• Analytical reasoning
• Argument structure
• Clarity
• Awareness
• Ability to organise ideas

Personal Interview – PI

Candidates then attend a Personal Interview.

IIMK states that interview evaluation can include:

• Academic efforts
• General awareness
• Social disposition
• Attitude
• Personality
• Communication
• Quality of work experience

IIM Kozhikode Final Selection Weightage

This is one of the most important sections for an MBA aspirant.

For PGP 2026–28:

Final Selection Component	Weight
CAT 2025	35%
Personal Interview	35%
Written Ability Test	20%
Resume Score	10%
Total	100%

Why WAT Matters More Than Many Students Expect

The:

Written Ability Test carries 20%

of IIM Kozhikode’s final selection score.

That is a significant weight.

Students should therefore prepare for:

• Essay writing
• Business issues
• Economy
• Society
• Technology
• Policy
• Contemporary developments

rather than focusing only on interview preparation.

Resume Score

The:

Resume Score carries 10%

and is calculated using professional qualifications and certifications under the current PGP 2026–28 policy.

Candidates with relevant professional credentials can therefore gain additional value from their profile.

IIM Kozhikode Specialisations

The flagship PGP provides broad management training rather than forcing students into a rigid single specialisation.

Academic areas include:

• Finance & Accounting
• Marketing
• Strategy
• Operations
• Business Analytics
• Information Systems
• Human Resource Management
• Organisational Behaviour
• Economics
• General Management
• Consulting
• Entrepreneurship

Students can shape their second-year profile through electives and career choices.

IIM Kozhikode PGP in Finance

IIM Kozhikode also offers a dedicated:

Post Graduate Programme in Finance – PGP-F

The 2026–28 admission process accepts qualifying scores from:

• CAT
• GMAT
• GRE

subject to programme-specific thresholds and selection rules.

This programme can be particularly relevant for students targeting:

• Investment Banking
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Markets
• Banking
• FinTech
• Asset Management
• Risk Management

PGP in Liberal Studies & Management

IIM Kozhikode also offers:

PGP in Liberal Studies & Management – PGP-LSM

The programme combines management education with liberal studies and interdisciplinary learning.

For 2026–28, eligible applicants can use:

• CAT
• GMAT
• GRE

under the applicable policy.

PGP in Business Leadership

The:

PGP-BL

is a one-year full-time management programme oriented toward experienced professionals and leadership development.

IIM Kozhikode currently lists a programme fee of:

₹22.50 lakh

which includes programme delivery, instructional material and in-campus accommodation; mess and certain international-immersion expenses are additional.

IIM Kozhikode Placements

IIM Kozhikode runs a combined placement process for students across:

• PGP
• PGP-Finance
• PGP-LSM

The institute’s current official placement page still lists:

Final Placement Report 2025

as its latest flagship report.

Therefore, MBA4U should currently use the latest verified placement cycle rather than label unverified data as “2026 placements”.

IIM Kozhikode Placement Highlights 2025

The latest reported figures for the combined PGP/PGP-Finance/PGP-LSM placement cohort include:

Placement Metric	2025
Highest CTC	₹81 LPA
Average / Mean CTC	Approx. ₹28.18 LPA
Median CTC	Approx. ₹27.50 LPA
Recruiters	Approx. 169
Students	Approx. 561
International Offers	13
Largest Placement Domain	Consulting

Current placement reporting based on IIMK’s latest official data indicates these figures for the 2025 cycle.

MBA4U Note

IIMK’s website still labels 2025 as the latest official flagship final-placement report in August 2026.

IIM Kozhikode Average Package

Latest reported average/mean compensation:

Around ₹28.18 LPA

for the 2025 placement cycle.

IIM Kozhikode Median Package

Latest reported median:

Around ₹27.50 LPA

IIM Kozhikode Highest Package

Latest reported highest CTC:

₹81 LPA

As always, the highest package should be treated as an exceptional result and not the salary an average student can expect.

Placement Domains

Recent placement distribution was approximately:

Domain	Share
Consulting	32%
Finance	19.2%
General Management	16.4%
Sales & Marketing	14.4%
IT & Analytics	13.5%
Operations	4.5%

This demonstrates particularly strong recruitment in:

Consulting + Finance

which together accounted for more than half of the placement distribution.

IIM Kozhikode Top Recruiters

Companies associated with IIM Kozhikode’s recruitment ecosystem include:

Consulting

• Boston Consulting Group
• McKinsey & Company
• Bain & Company
• Accenture Strategy
• Deloitte
• EY
• KPMG
• PwC

Banking & Finance

• Goldman Sachs
• JPMorgan Chase
• Citi
• Deutsche Bank
• Standard Chartered
• ICICI Bank
• Asset-management and financial-services companies

Marketing & FMCG

• Hindustan Unilever
• ITC
• Asian Paints
• Colgate-Palmolive
• Reckitt

Technology

• Microsoft
• Technology and analytics companies

General Management

• Tata Administrative Services
• Aditya Birla Group
• Major Indian conglomerates

IIM Kozhikode’s official recruiter information has included organisations such as Goldman Sachs, BCG, McKinsey, Accenture Strategy, Deloitte, HUL, ITC, JPMorgan Chase and Microsoft.

Is IIM Kozhikode Good for Consulting?

Yes.

Consulting has become one of IIM Kozhikode’s strongest recruitment domains.

Recent placement reporting shows consulting accounted for around:

32% of offers

making it the largest recruitment vertical.

Is IIM Kozhikode Good for Finance?

Yes.

Finance accounted for approximately:

19.2% of recent offers

and the institute also operates a dedicated PGP in Finance.

Is IIM Kozhikode Good for Marketing?

Yes.

IIMK has long-standing recruiter relationships with major consumer brands and FMCG companies.

Students can target roles in:

• Brand Management
• Sales
• Marketing Strategy
• Consumer Insights
• Product Marketing
• Category Management

IIM Kozhikode Scholarships

Scholarships Available: Yes

IIM Kozhikode provides both institute-funded and external scholarship opportunities.

The major schemes include:

IIMK Merit Scholarship

and:

IIMK Need-Based Financial Assistance – NBFA

IIMK Merit Scholarship

The IIMK Merit Scholarship is offered to first- and second-year students of:

• PGP
• PGP-LSM
• PGP-Finance

based on academic performance measured through CGPA.

The institute awards approximately:

1 scholarship for every 20 students

in each academic year.

IIMK Need-Based Financial Assistance

IIM Kozhikode’s NBFA scheme is intended for financially constrained students.

Current eligibility includes:

Gross annual family income of ₹8 lakh or less

and qualifying educational-loan conditions.

Students must also satisfy the institute’s disciplinary and documentation requirements.

Aditya Birla Scholarship

Eligible first-year students may apply for the:

Aditya Birla Group Scholarship

IIMK states that the scholarship is worth:

₹1.75 lakh per student per year

under the current scheme.

OPJEMS Scholarship

Eligible students may also apply for the:

OP Jindal Engineering & Management Scholarship – OPJEMS

with:

₹1.50 lakh per student per year

under the current scheme.

IIM Kozhikode Hostel

Hostel Available: Yes

IIM Kozhikode has a substantial residential infrastructure.

The institute’s student FAQ describes:

20 hostels capable of accommodating around 1,400 students

with rooms available on:

• Single occupancy
• Sharing basis

Hostel Facilities

Facilities include:

• Wi-Fi
• LAN connectivity
• Washing machines
• Water dispensers
• Geysers
• Common rooms
• Recreation areas

Most hostels also have air-conditioning facilities, according to the institute’s published FAQ.

Sports and Recreation

Campus facilities include:

• Badminton
• Basketball
• Football
• Volleyball
• Squash
• Table Tennis
• Swimming Pool
• Gymnasium

Campus Dining

The campus includes multiple canteens and food outlets, including late-night dining facilities.

IIMK describes hostel life as an integral part of its student culture and MBA experience.

Why Choose IIM Kozhikode?

1. NIRF Rank #3

IIM Kozhikode has maintained:

NIRF Management Rank #3

for three consecutive years.

2. Strong Consulting Placements

Consulting is currently the largest recruitment domain at IIMK.

3. Finance Opportunities

IIMK combines flagship MBA finance electives with a dedicated PGP-Finance programme.

4. Strong National Brand

IIM Kozhikode has moved rapidly into the highest tier of Indian management institutions.

5. International Accreditation

The institute holds:

• AMBA
• EQUIS

accreditation.

6. Strong Residential Campus

The institute provides extensive hostel, sports and student facilities.

7. Diverse Programme Portfolio

Besides the flagship PGP, students can consider:

• PGP-Finance
• PGP-LSM
• PGP-BL
• Executive MBA programmes

8. Scholarship Support

Students can access:

• Merit scholarships
• Need-Based Financial Assistance
• Corporate scholarships

Who Should Target IIM Kozhikode?

IIM Kozhikode should be high on your target list if you:

• Are targeting 97–99+ CAT percentile
• Have strong Class 10 and Class 12 scores
• Want Consulting
• Want Finance
• Want Marketing
• Want Strategy
• Want Analytics
• Prefer a residential MBA
• Value strong national ranking
• Want access to specialised Finance or Liberal Studies programmes
• Are prepared for WAT as well as PI

Who Has an Advantage in IIM Kozhikode Admissions?

Candidates with the following profile characteristics may benefit:

Strong Class 10 Marks

because Class 10 carries 15% at shortlisting.

Strong Class 12 Marks

because Class 12 carries 20%.

High CAT Score

CAT carries 50% at the shortlist stage.

Female / Transgender Candidates

may receive 10 diversity points.

Non-Engineering Candidates

can receive 5 academic diversity points, subject to policy.

Relevant Work Experience

can contribute up to 5%.

IIM Kozhikode vs IIM Ahmedabad

Parameter	IIM Kozhikode	IIM Ahmedabad
NIRF Management 2025	#3	#1
Flagship Programme	MBA / PGP	MBA / PGP
Entrance Exam	CAT	CAT
Duration	2 Years	2 Years
General Minimum CAT	85 overall, 75 sectional	Higher current threshold
MBA Fee	₹23.50 lakh – 2026–28	Batch-specific
Major Strengths	Consulting, Finance, Marketing	Consulting, Finance, Strategy
Hostel	Yes	Yes
Accreditation	AMBA + EQUIS	EQUIS

Both are highly competitive, but IIM Ahmedabad remains more selective overall while IIM Kozhikode has established itself firmly among India’s top-ranked management institutes.

IIM Kozhikode vs IIM Lucknow

Parameter	IIM Kozhikode	IIM Lucknow
NIRF Management 2025	#3	#5
Entrance	CAT	CAT
General Minimum CAT	85	90
Fee	₹23.50 lakh	Around ₹20–21 lakh
Major Strength	Consulting, Finance, Marketing	Consulting, Finance, Gen. Management
Residential	Yes	Yes
WAT Weight in Final Selection	20%	Programme-specific
Academic Shortlisting	Strong Class 10/12 weight	Academics + CAT + profile

IIM Kozhikode vs FMS Delhi

Parameter	IIM Kozhikode	FMS Delhi
Type	IIM	Delhi University Faculty
Entrance	CAT	CAT
Fee	₹23.50 lakh	Around ₹2.4 lakh
Residential	Yes	No compulsory residential model
NIRF 2025	#3	Not separately ranked
Major Strength	Full IIM experience, Consulting, Finance	ROI, Consulting, Marketing

FMS has a clear ROI advantage, while IIM Kozhikode provides a comprehensive residential IIM ecosystem and broader international accreditation exposure.

IIM Kozhikode: MBA4U Admission Perspective

One of the biggest mistakes an aspirant can make is to see:

General CAT Cut-off = 85 percentile

and conclude:

“I can get IIM Kozhikode at 85–90 percentile.”

That is not how the admission process works.

The official 85 percentile figure is merely the:

Stage-I minimum eligibility threshold.

Candidates must subsequently compete through the Aggregate Index Score, which gives substantial importance to school academics and profile diversity.

What CAT Percentile Should a General Candidate Target?

MBA4U would recommend:

97–99+ percentile

rather than aiming at the minimum 85.

For applicants with weaker Class 10 or Class 12 academics, aiming:

99+ percentile

is preferable.

However, even a 99+ CAT percentile cannot guarantee admission.

Why Class 12 Performance Is Important

At the WAT-PI shortlist stage:

Class 12 carries 20%

while:

Class 10 carries 15%

Together:

35% of the interview-shortlisting score comes from school academics.

Therefore, two candidates with exactly the same CAT score may have very different IIM Kozhikode shortlist probabilities.

Why WAT Preparation Is Essential

Once you receive an interview call, CAT’s importance falls.

Final selection uses:

• CAT – 35%
• PI – 35%
• WAT – 20%
• Resume – 10%

Therefore, WAT is not a formality.

A candidate who writes poorly can lose a substantial portion of the final-selection score even after scoring extremely well in CAT.

IIM Kozhikode Quick Facts

Parameter	IIM Kozhikode
Full Name	Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
Short Name	IIMK
Location	Kozhikode, Kerala
Institute Type	Public Autonomous IIM
Status	Institution of National Importance
NIRF Management 2025	#3
Accreditation	AMBA & EQUIS
Flagship Programme	PGP / MBA
Duration	2 Years
Mode	Residential
Entrance Exam	CAT
PGP Fee 2026–28	₹23.50 lakh
General CAT Overall Minimum	85
General CAT Sectional Minimum	75
Minimum Graduation Marks	60%
Recommended CAT Target	97–99+ percentile
Latest Official Placement Report Listed	2025
Latest Average Package	Around ₹28.18 LPA
Latest Median Package	Around ₹27.50 LPA
Latest Highest Package	Around ₹81 LPA
Recruiters	Around 169
Scholarships	Yes
Need-Based Aid	Yes
Hostel	Yes
Official Website	https://www.iimk.ac.in/

IIM Kozhikode FAQs

What is IIM Kozhikode famous for?

IIM Kozhikode is known for its top-three NIRF ranking, strong Consulting and Finance placements, diverse academic programmes, excellent residential campus and strong emphasis on profile diversity.

What is the CAT cut-off for IIM Kozhikode?

For PGP 2026–28, General-category candidates require:

Overall CAT – 85 percentile

Sectional CAT – 75 percentile in each section

along with at least 60% in Class 10 and Class 12.

These are minimum eligibility requirements, not guaranteed interview cut-offs.

Is 90 percentile enough for IIM Kozhikode?

For a General-category candidate, 90 percentile may clear the minimum eligibility requirement but would generally not be considered a safe interview-call target.

Is 95 percentile enough for IIM Kozhikode?

It can make some strong academic/diversity profiles competitive, but it does not guarantee a call.

Is 99 percentile enough for IIM Kozhikode?

99+ percentile provides a very strong CAT component, but admission is still not guaranteed because academics, diversity, WAT, PI and resume also affect selection.

What is the MBA fee at IIM Kozhikode?

The current PGP 2026–28 fee is:

₹23.50 lakh

or ₹11.75 lakh per year, excluding certain deposits and usage-based expenses.

What is the average package at IIM Kozhikode?

The latest reported 2025 flagship placement average/mean is approximately:

₹28.18 LPA

What is the median package at IIM Kozhikode?

The latest reported median is approximately:

₹27.50 LPA

What is the highest package at IIM Kozhikode?

The latest reported highest package is approximately:

₹81 LPA

Has IIM Kozhikode released its 2026 flagship final placement report?

As of August 2026, the institute’s official PGP/PGP-Finance/PGP-LSM final-placement page still lists:

Final Placements Report 2025

as the latest report.

Therefore, MBA4U should continue using the latest verified 2025 figures until IIMK publishes a newer official report.

Does IIM Kozhikode provide hostel accommodation?

Yes. IIMK has around 20 hostels with capacity for approximately 1,400 students, with single and sharing accommodation.

Does IIM Kozhikode offer scholarships?

Yes. Major schemes include:

• IIMK Merit Scholarship
• IIMK Need-Based Financial Assistance
• Aditya Birla Scholarship
• OPJEMS

What is the income limit for IIMK need-based financial assistance?

Under the current NBFA scheme, eligible students generally require gross annual family income of:

₹8 lakh or below

along with applicable education-loan and documentation requirements.

Is IIM Kozhikode government or private?

IIM Kozhikode is a public autonomous Indian Institute of Management and Institution of National Importance.

Is IIM Kozhikode Triple Crown accredited?

Not yet according to the institute’s current accreditation page.

IIMK currently holds AMBA and EQUIS accreditation and is progressing through the AACSB accreditation process.

What is IIM Kozhikode’s NIRF ranking?

IIM Kozhikode is:

Rank #3 in NIRF Management 2025

for the third consecutive year.

Is work experience compulsory for IIM Kozhikode MBA?

No. Work experience is not compulsory for the flagship PGP, although eligible full-time professional experience can contribute up to 5% during interview shortlisting.

Does IIM Kozhikode offer a dedicated Finance programme?

Yes. IIMK offers a separate PGP in Finance, with CAT, GMAT and GRE routes under the applicable admission process.

Official Website

Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode

https://www.iimk.ac.in/

Address

Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
IIMK Campus P.O.
Kozhikode – 673570
Kerala, India

MBA4U Final Take

IIM Kozhikode has moved decisively into the top tier of Indian management institutions.

Its major strengths include:

• NIRF Management Rank #3 for three consecutive years
• Strong Consulting recruitment
• Strong Finance opportunities
• Two-year residential MBA
• ₹23.50 lakh PGP fee for 2026–28
• Specialised PGP-Finance
• PGP-Liberal Studies & Management
• One-year Business Leadership programme
• AMBA and EQUIS accreditation
• Merit scholarships
• Need-Based Financial Assistance
• Large residential campus and hostel system.

For MBA aspirants, however, the most important thing to understand is that:

IIM Kozhikode is not an “85-percentile IIM”.

The 85 percentile General-category CAT cut-off is only a minimum qualifying requirement.

The actual WAT-PI shortlist places:

• 50% on CAT
• 15% on Class 10
• 20% on Class 12
• Diversity and work experience on the remaining profile score.

For a General-category applicant, a more sensible strategy is:

Target 97–99+ CAT percentile

while also maintaining strong sectional scores.

Candidates with weaker school academics should preferably aim toward:

99+ percentile

because Class 10 and Class 12 together carry an unusually significant 35% of the Stage-II shortlisting score.

After receiving a call, preparation priorities must change immediately. Final selection gives:

CAT – 35%

PI – 35%

WAT – 20%

Resume – 10%

In simple terms:

CAT opens the door, your academic profile helps determine whether you receive the interview call, and WAT + PI can ultimately decide whether you convert IIM Kozhikode.

For candidates seeking careers in Consulting, Finance, Marketing, Strategy, Analytics or General Management, IIM Kozhikode deserves a place among the highest-priority B-schools in India.

Profile updated: August 2026.