IIM Kozhikode MBA: Student Decision Snapshot
IIM Kozhikode's flagship PGP is a two-year full-time management programme with a broad career orientation. The institute also runs PGP-Finance and PGP-LSM. The 2025 final placement report covered the combined PGP, PGP-Finance and PGP-LSM placement process.
Tentative Admission Dates: 2027-29
Status: Tentative / expected. IIM Kozhikode has not published the official 2027-29 PGP admission calendar in the reviewed official sources. The dates below are indicative planning windows based on the CAT-linked admission cycle and IIM Kozhikode's three-stage selection process. Replace them with official dates when announced.
| Event Name | Tentative Admission Date |
|---|---|
| CAT 2026 Registration | August–September 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Examination | November 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Result | December 2026 |
| IIM Kozhikode Stage 1 Registration | December 2026–January 2027 |
| Stage 2 Shortlist / WAT & PI Shortlisting | January–February 2027 |
| WAT & Personal Interview | February–April 2027 |
| Final Admission Offers | April–May 2027 |
| Fee Payment & Admission Confirmation | May–June 2027 |
| 2027-29 Programme Commencement | June–July 2027 |
Planning basis: IIM Kozhikode's current CAT-linked three-stage PGP selection process. This is an indicative 2027-29 planning timeline and not an official admission calendar.
IIM Kozhikode MBA Admission 2026: Eligibility, CAT Cutoff & Selection
For the 2026-28 PGP, IIM Kozhikode uses a three-stage selection process. Candidates must first meet the minimum criteria and complete the institute's Stage 1 registration before being considered for the Stage 2 shortlist.
Minimum eligibility and CAT thresholds
| Category | Overall CAT | Sectional CAT | Class X | Class XII |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 85 | 75 | 60% | 60% |
| OBC-NCL / EWS | 75 | 65 | 60% | 60% |
| SC | 65 | 55 | 55% | 55% |
| ST / PwD | 55 | 45 | 55% | 55% |
The 2026-28 policy also requires a positive scaled score in every CAT section. A graduation route requires 60% aggregate in a degree involving at least three years of education after 10+2; CA/CMA/CS candidates without a graduation degree can qualify with 50% in the professional qualification subject to the policy.
Three-stage admission process
Stage 1 — Registration: CAT candidates who meet the minimum criteria and have opted for IIMK receive instructions to complete online registration. Stage 2 — Shortlist: IIMK prepares a category-wise shortlist using an Aggregate Index Score based on CAT, Class X/XII performance, work experience and gender/academic diversity. Stage 3 — WAT & PI: Shortlisted candidates appear for Written Ability Test and Personal Interview; final merit uses CAT, PI, WAT and resume components under the applicable policy.
Source: IIM Kozhikode PGP Admissions Policy 2026-28 and official PGP Selection Process.
IIM Kozhikode MBA Fees 2026-28
The official PGP fee structure for 2026-28 totals ₹23.50 lakh for two years, with ₹11.75 lakh payable for each academic year. The published programme fee is separate from the caution deposit, Students' Welfare Fund and mess/student-activity deposit.
Official fee bifurcation
| Fee component | Year 1 | Year 2 | 2-year total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | ₹7,00,000 | ₹7,00,000 | ₹14,00,000 |
| Admission | ₹15,000 | — | ₹15,000 |
| IT, Infrastructure & Miscellaneous | ₹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 |
| Orientation | ₹17,000 | — | ₹17,000 |
| Student Support Services | ₹20,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹45,000 |
| Workshops & Enrichment Courses | ₹14,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Examination | ₹19,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹38,000 |
| Alumni | — | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| Published programme total | ₹11,75,000 | ₹11,75,000 | ₹23,50,000 |
What the fee covers
- Programme delivery and tuition
- Library, examination and student-support charges listed in the official fee schedule
- Hostel charge and books/study material
- Student activities, workshops and other listed programme charges
What the fee does not cover
- ₹25,000 refundable caution deposit
- ₹2,000 Students' Welfare Fund
- ₹40,000 mess/student-activity deposit at the beginning of each academic term, adjusted against applicable use
- Personal expenses and other costs not listed in the official fee schedule
Estimated minimum published cost: ₹23.50 lakh programme fee + ₹25,000 caution deposit + ₹2,000 welfare fund = ₹23.77 lakh, before actual mess consumption and personal expenses.
IIM Kozhikode Scholarships & Financial Assistance
IIM Kozhikode lists scholarships and financial assistance for students of its PGP, PGP-LSM and PGP-Finance programmes. Eligibility and award conditions vary by scheme and academic year.
| Scholarship / assistance | Eligibility / selection | Amount / benefit |
|---|---|---|
| IIMK Merit Scholarship | Academic performance/CGPA during the academic year | 1 scholarship for every 20 students |
| IIMK Need Based Financial Assistance | Gross annual family income up to ₹8 lakh plus education-loan conditions specified by IIMK | As determined under IIMK's scheme |
| Mirae Asset Foundation Scholarship | Meritorious and needy PGP students with family income below ₹8 lakh | ₹5 lakh per student |
| Aditya Birla Group Scholarship | Top eligible PGP students under the sponsor's selection criteria | ₹1.75 lakh per year |
| OPJEMS | Top eligible PGP students under sponsor criteria | ₹1.50 lakh per year |
Important: Scholarship availability, selection and disbursement can change by academic year. Students should check the current IIMK scholarship notice before relying on an award in their budget.
IIM Kozhikode Placements: Latest 2025 Outcomes & 3-Year Median Trend
The latest official Final Placements Report is for 2025 and covers the combined PGP, PGP-Finance and PGP-LSM final placement process. It reported 561 students participating, 169 recruiters, a ₹28.18 LPA mean CTC, ₹27.50 LPA median CTC and ₹81.00 LPA highest CTC. The domain mix included consulting, finance, general management, sales & marketing, IT & analytics and operations.
Comparable three-year placement snapshot
| Graduating batch / academic year | Graduated in minimum time | Placed | Median salary | Placement ratio* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 585 | 585 | ₹27.50 LPA | 100% |
| 2023-24 | 547 | 547 | ₹27.00 LPA | 100% |
| 2022-23 | 559 | 559 | ₹27.00 LPA | 100% |
*Placement ratio is calculated as students placed ÷ students graduating in minimum stipulated time from IIMK's NIRF 2026 submission. It is not presented as a separately named placement-rate metric in that submission. Latest final-placement headline figures are from IIMK's official 2025 placement report.
View detailed placement page →Batch Profile & Student Experience
IIM Kozhikode's full-time MBA ecosystem includes PGP, PGP-Finance and PGP-LSM. The institute's published recruiter material highlights a diverse academic and work-experience mix. For the 2024-26 batch, the official recruiter guide reported 55% female students, 27 months average work experience and 53% engineering background.
The academic foundation spans economics, finance and accounting, information systems, marketing, organisational behaviour and HR, quantitative methods and operations, strategy and area-neutral courses. Student councils, clubs, interest groups and other campus activities add to the residential learning environment.
IIM Kozhikode Campus, Hostel & Facilities
IIM Kozhikode's campus covers about 112.5 acres. The institute has 20 hostels with capacity for about 1,400 students, and hostel rooms have LAN and Wi-Fi connectivity. The campus also provides sports and recreation facilities, including badminton, basketball, football, volleyball, squash, swimming and a gymnasium.
Students have access to the library, computer facilities, canteens and campus food outlets. The institute states that classrooms, the computer centre and student canteens are within walking distance of the hostels.
Who Should Apply to IIM Kozhikode?
Potentially strong fit
- You want a broad full-time MBA rather than a narrowly specialised degree.
- Your target roles include consulting, finance, marketing, analytics, operations or general management.
- You are comfortable with a process where academics, diversity and work experience matter alongside CAT.
- You want a large residential peer-learning environment.
Check before applying
- Do not use the 85 percentile minimum as a prediction of an interview call.
- Calculate the complete cost of attendance, including mess and personal expenses.
- Compare the 2025 placement domain mix with your intended function rather than looking only at the ₹81 LPA highest CTC.
- Review the applicable admission policy for your own category and academic profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IIM Kozhikode PGP fee for 2026-28?
The published two-year programme fee is ₹23.50 lakh, or ₹11.75 lakh per academic year. Mess and specified deposits/usage-based charges are additional.
What CAT percentile is required for IIM Kozhikode PGP?
For the 2026-28 policy, the General-category minimum is 85 overall and 75 sectional percentile. Category-wise thresholds are lower. These are eligibility thresholds, not admission guarantees.
What graduation percentage is required?
The regular graduation route requires 60% aggregate in a degree involving at least three years after 10+2. CA/CMA/CS candidates have a separate 50% professional-qualification route under the policy.
How does IIM Kozhikode shortlist candidates?
Stage 2 uses an Aggregate Index Score based on CAT, Class X and XII performance, work experience and gender/academic diversity. Shortlisted candidates then take WAT and PI.
What was the median CTC at IIM Kozhikode in 2025?
The official 2025 Final Placements Report reported a ₹27.50 LPA median CTC and ₹28.18 LPA mean CTC for the combined PGP, PGP-Finance and PGP-LSM placement process.
What was the highest CTC in 2025?
The official Final Placements Report 2025 reported a ₹81.00 LPA highest CTC. It should not be interpreted as the typical salary outcome.
Does IIM Kozhikode have a management quota?
The 2026-28 admission policy states that admission communication is handled solely through the IIM Kozhikode admissions office and offers are made through the prescribed merit process and reservation norms.