IIM Kozhikode’s flagship MBA admission is based on CAT, followed by WAT (30 minutes) and a Personal Interview. The final selection considers PI, WAT, CAT score, and academic profile (10th, 12th, graduation) along with work experience. The MBA fee for 2025 is INR 23.5 lakhs. The more details about the admission process at IIM Kozhikode are tabulated below:

Notes:

• Reservation Policy: All programs follow Government of India norms for Central Educational Institutions (GEN, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD) with relaxations in eligibility/cutoffs; scholarships prioritize reserved categories where applicable.
• Application Process: For MBA/ MBA-LSM/ MBA-Finance, register via CAT portal and IIMK admissions site post-CAT. BMS/Executive programs have separate portals. International applicants may use GMAT/GRE with adjusted fees (USD 30,000 for MBA equivalents). Scholarship applications often submitted post-admission with offer acceptance.
• Scholarship Updates: Merit waivers (50%/ 25%) are ranked by PI scores and finalized within 15 days of admissions close; need-based requires income proof. Total scholarships cover ~10-15% of the batch via institute funds. Monitor iimk.ac.in for 2026 specifics.

1. IIM Kozhikode Important Dates 2026
2. IIM Kozhikode PGP Admission 2026
3. IIM Kozhikode MBA-BL Admission 2026
4. IIM Kozhikode MBA-LSM Admission 2026
5. IIM Kozhikode BMS Admission 2026
6. IIM Kozhikode EPGP Admission 2026
7. IIM Kozhikode Admission FAQs

IIM Kozhikode Important Dates 2026

IIM Kozhikode MBA admission is based on the CAT scores, followed by Personal Interview. CAT 2025 dates have been released for admission to various MBA programs for the batch 2026-28 at IIM Kozhikode. The important IIM Kozhikode MBA Admission Dates 2026 are given below:

IIM Kozhikode BMS Admission Dates 2026

IIM Kozhikode PGPBL Admission Dates 2026

IIM Kozhikode PGPBL admission is based on the CAT/GMAT/GRE scores followed by Personal Interview. The important IIM Kozhikode PGPBL Admission Dates 2026 are given below:

IIM Kozhikode EPGP Admission Dates 2026

IIM Kozhikode EPGP Admission is based on the CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ EMAT (conducted by IIMK) scores followed by a Personal Interview. The important IIM Kozhikode EPGP Admission Dates 2026 are given below:

IIM Kozhikode PGP Admission 2026

IIM Kozhikode MBA Admission is based on the CAT score, followed by WAT and a Personal Interview. IIM Kozhikode MBA fees in 2026 is INR 23.5 lakhs for the entire course duration. For admission to MBA, candidates must have valid CAT scores and should have completed graduation with 50% marks.

IIM Kozhikode Cutoff

IIM Kozhikode Cutoff is based on the CAT scores. IIM Kozhikode CAT Cutoff 2025 has not been released yet. However, candidates can check the IIM Kozhikode CAT 2025 Expected cutoff given below:

Candidates should meet the minimum qualifying cutoff for CAT 2025, to get qualified for the WAT-PI Rounds in IIM Kozhikode. The Qualifying cutoff is not for the final selection, but it is important for eligibility to reach the next stage. The qualifying cutoff for CAT 2025 for different categories are as follows:

IIM Kozhikode PGP Selection Criteria

IIM Kozhikode selects the candidates to its PGP program through 3 stages, explained in the sections below:

IIM Kozhikode PGP Selection Criteria: Minimum Eligibility

The candidates who have fulfilled the minimum criteria that includes the minimum percentage in 10th and 12th and CAT exam will be sent a link to register to IIM Kozhikode. The Candidate's minimum eligibility criteria for the round 1 shortlist are mentioned below:

IIM Kozhikode PGP Selection Criteria: Shortlisting for WAT and PI

The candidates who have registered for IIM Kozhikode in stage 1 will be shortlisted for the Written Aptitude Test (WAT) and Personal Interview. The shortlisting of the candidates in each category will be done on the basis of an Aggregate Index Score (AIS). The AIS is calculated based on the performance of the candidates in CAT, academic qualification, gender diversity, academic diversity, and work experience. The weightage of all the components considered to measure the AIS is mentioned in the table below:

IIM Kozhikode PGP Selection Criteria: Final Selection

• The shortlisted candidates will have to appear for WAT-PI process, where the candidates will be required to write an essay, followed by a personal interview.
• Based on the quality of academics and professional qualifications, the candidates will be given a resume score that will be used in the final selection.
• The final scores will be calculated based on the candidate's performance in CAT, PI, WAT, and resume scores.

The weightage of all the components considered for calculating the final score is mentioned in the table below:

IIM Kozhikode PGP Admission: How to Apply?

• Interested candidates will have to visit the official website of CAT or iimcat.ac.in.
• They will have to register themselves and fill out the application form with all the personal, academic, and professional details.
• In the same form, they will have to select IIM Kozhikode as one of their IIM preferences.
• Once they have completed the application form, they can submit it and pay the application fee.

Also Read: IIM Kozhikode PGP Admission Procedure

See what Rahul Pankaj Tadvi from PGP-Finance (2023) has to say about the Admission at IIM Kozhikode   Regarding the Admission at IIM Kozhikode, he says, “The admission process was seamless didnt face any major difficulty at any point be it at an interview or result announcement online. I am enrolled in PGP-finance program so I can talk about its eligibility criteria. IIM Kozhikode accepts multiple entrance exams like CAT, GRE and GMAT for the finance program.” To read more about his review, click here

IIM Kozhikode MBA-BL Admission 2026

IIM Kozhikode offers admission to the PGP-Business Leadership program. IIM Kozhikode MBA-BL Admission is based on the CAT/ GMAT/ GRE scores followed by a submission of Personal Statement and Personal Interview. IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL Fees is INR 22.5 lakhs for the entire course duration. IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL admissions include the following stages:

IIM Kozhikode Cutoff

IIM Kozhikode CAT Cutoff 2025 has not been released yet. However, candidates can check the IIM Kozhikode CAT 2025 Expected cutoff given below:

Candidates should meet the minimum qualifying cutoff for CAT 2025, to get qualified for the WAT-PI Rounds in IIM Kozhikode. The Qualifying cutoff is not for the final selection, but it is important for eligibility to reach the next stage. The qualifying cutoff for CAT 2025 for different categories are as follows:

IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL Admission Criteria

• Candidates must have completed graduation with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized university.
• Candidates must have at least 4 years of work experience after completion graduation.
• The candidates are shortlisted for the personal interview based on their CAT/ GMAT/ GRE scores and their personal statement.
• The final selection will be based on their performance in the personal interview.

IIM Kozhikode MBA-LSM Admission 2026

IIM Kozhikode offers admission to the PGP Liberal Studies program. IIM Kozhikode MBA-Liberal Studies Admission is based on the CAT/ GMAT/ GRE scores followed by a Personal Interview. IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL admissions include the following stages:

IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM Admission Criteria

IIM Kozhikode selects the candidates to its PGP-LSM program through 3 stages, explained in the sections below:

IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM Selection Criteria: Minimum Eligibility

The candidates who have fulfilled the minimum criteria that includes the minimum percentage in 10th and 12th and CAT exam will be sent a link to register to IIM Kozhikode. The Candidate's minimum eligibility criteria for the round 1 shortlist are mentioned below:

*Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (CAT), Verbal (GMAT/GMAT Focus Edition), Verbal Reasoning (GRE).

** Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (CAT), Integrated Reasoning (GMAT)/Data Insights (GMAT Focus Edition),

Analytical Writing (GRE).

*** Quantitative Ability (CAT), Quantitative (GMAT/GMAT Focus Edition), Quantitative Reasoning (GRE).

Note: IIMK accepts GMAT Focus edition scores also for admission to the IIMK PGP-LSM program, while GRE/GMAT home test scores are not accepted for admission.

IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM Selection Criteria: Shortlisting for WAT and PI

Stage 2 process applies to all eligible candidates who have completed the registration process in Stage 1 for admission to IIMK, and it is for the determination of the candidates to be called for personal interview (PI). A shortlist of candidates in each category will be prepared based on an Aggregate Index Score (AIS). The weightage of each component in the AIS is as follows:

• Note: For candidates who have not received any marks for their SSC/Class X/IB/Equivalent due to the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic, the weightage allocated (20%) shall be proportionately split between the Verbal and Reasoning Sections Scaled Score and Class XII Percentage Score.
• For candidates who have not received any marks for their HSC/Class XII/IB/Equivalent/Diploma due to the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic, the weightage allocated (20%) shall be proportionately split between the Verbal and Reasoning Sections Scaled Score and Class X Percentage Score.

IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM Selection Criteria: Final Selection

The short-listed candidates must appear for a Written Ability Test (WAT) followed by a Personal Interview (PI). IIM Kozhikode will conduct the WAT and PI in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Mumbai and New Delhi. Category-wise merit list will be prepared based on the final scores as given below:

Also Read: IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM Admission Procedure

IIM Kozhikode BMS Admission 2026

IIM Kozhikode offers admission to the BMS program. IIM Kozhikode BMS fee is INR 28 lakhs for the entire course duration. IIM Kozhikode BMS Admission is based on the IIMK BMS Aptitude Test scores, followed by a Personal Interview. Candidates who have completed their 10+2 in any stream from a recognized board are eligible for admission. IIM Kozhikode BMS admission details are given below:

IIM Kozhikode EPGP Admission 2026

IIM Kozhikode EPGP Admission is based on the CAT/ GMAT/ GRE scores. Candidates who have not appeared for GMAT/GRE can appear for EMAT (conducted by IIMK) for IIM Kozhikode EPGP Admission. To be eligible for admission the candidate must have completed graduation with 50% marks from a recognized university. IIM Kozhikode EPGP Fee is INR 16.07 lakhs for the entire course duration. IIM Kozhikode EPGP admissions include the following stages:

IIM Kozhikode EPGP Selection Criteria

The applicants are shortlisted for the entrance test/ personal interview based on their performance in CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ EMAT. Then the final selection of the candidates is based on parameters like educational qualification and academic performance, quality of work experience, statement of purpose, and performance in the entrance exam/ personal interview.

IIM Kozhikode EPGP Admission: How to Apply?

• The candidates will have to register themselves at epgpkochi.iimk.ac.in and verify their email addresses.
• Then they can fill out the application form with all the details and upload the required documents.
• Then they can pay the application fee and submit their application form.

IIM Kozhikode Admission FAQs

Ques. Can I get IIM Kozhikode with 95 percentile in CAT?

Ans. The minimum CAT cut-off for IIM Kozhikode is the overall 85 percentile. So if the candidates have scored 60% marks in both 10th and 12th, then they have a high chance of making it to IIM Kozhikode.

Ques. How many interview rounds are conducted for PGP-BL at IIm Kozhikode?

Ans. IIMK usually conducts PGP-BL interviews in 2 phases. The phase-wise PI schedule dates are informed to the candidates via mail only to those who are shortlisted for it. Candidates applying for PGP BL programs are suggested to visit the official website regularly and mail for regular updates.

Ques. What is AIS? How is the AIS calculated?

Ans. AIS (Aggregate Index Score) is the composite score used by IIM Kozhikode to shortlist candidates for the Written Aptitude Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). The AIS is composed of several weighted components:

Ques. How many admission cycles are there for IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL admission?

Ans. There are 3 admission cycles for IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL admission. Cycle 1 starts in May, cycle 2 starts in July, and the last cycle starts in September.

Ques. What is the structure of EMAT conducted by IIM Kozhikode?

Ans. EMAT is similar to CAT and GMAT. It will have a total of 60 questions on logical reasoning, data interpretation, and verbal skills. It will be a 1-hour test and will have no negative marking.

Ques. Can I join PGP-LSM at IIM Kozhikode while working full-time?

Ans. No, PGP-LSM is a full-time postgraduate program at IIM Kozhikode. All students must stay on campus for the entire duration of the program. Part-time study is not allowed for this program.