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IIM Kozhikode: Courses, Admissions, Placements, & CutOff 2025

In 1996 the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) came into existence because the Indian Government and Kerala State Government created it as the fifth IIM institution throughout the nation. IIM Kozhikode secured third place according to the National Institutional Ranking Framework 2024 evaluation.

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IIM Kozhikode Overview

IIM Kozhikode Makes Global Debut at 87th Spot in FT Executive Education Custom Ranking 2025

IIM Kozhikode exists on two elevated hills in Kunnamangalam, which is part of ancient Calicut city in Kerala, and occupies 112.5 acres of land. IIM Kozhikode ranks as one of the top business schools in India with its vast oxygen-rich campus. The institution nurtures upcoming business leaders through its teaching processes, learning activities, consulting assignments, research projects, and innovation programs.

Key Highlights of IIM Kozhikode

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Admission Months

Application Start Date: 21 April 2025

Top Programs

- Doctoral Program in Management (PhD)

- Post Graduate Program (PDP)

- Post Graduate Program in Finance

- Post Graduate Program in Liberal Studies and Management

- Post Graduate Program in Business Leadership

- Bachelor of Management Studies

Accepted Exams

- CAT

- GMAT

- GRE

- UGC NET

Duration of Course

UG- 4 years

PG- 2 years

NIRF Ranking 2024

3

Total Students

601

- 45% Women Candidates

- 58% Non-engineering Students

Courses and Fees

IIM Kozhikode provides 12 programs to the students. The institute provides educational programs across several fields, including Business & Management Studies alongside other available courses. These educational programs provide access to potential career pathways within their specific professional fields. The following section provides details about course fees, together with eligibility requirements and selection procedures for IIM Kozhikode courses.

Course fee at IIM Kozhikode

In the table below, you will get information about courses and tuition fees.

Programs

Duration (years)

Tuition Fees (per year)

Bachelor of Management Studies – Honours (with Research)

4 years

7 L

PGP – Post Graduate Programme (MBA)

2 years

23.5 L

PGP – Finance

2 years

23.5 L

PGP – Liberal Studies & Management (PGP‑LSM)

2 years

23.5 L

PGP–Business Leadership (PGP‑BL)

1 year

22.5 L

Placements, Admissions and Cutoffs

Ranking 2024-25

The evaluation system functions as a reference point that measures education quality along with research excellence and institutional status. IIM Kozhikode secured the 3rd position in the 2024 National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF).Below is the NIRF ranking of IIM Kozhikode from the previous three years:

Year

Rank

2024

3

2023

3

2022

5

In the table, it can be seen that IIM Kozhikode has leveled up 2 positions in the NIRF ranking.

Top Course-Wise Rankings 2024-25

IIM Kozhikode's programs have earned a significant place internationally:

Program

Ranking

PGP – Master's in Management

Financial Times: 68th globally

EPGP – Executive MBA

QS‑EMBA: 171+ Asia-Pacific

Financial Times Open‑enrolment: 70th globally

PGP – Integrated Management Programs

QS-MiM: 151+ globally

Scholarships 2025

Details

    The IIMK Merit Scholarship grants financial support to postgraduate students who achieve exceptional academic results through their CGPA in the first and second years of their PGP, PGPLSM, and PGPFIN programs

    One scholarship is distributed to each group of 20 students enrolled in the first and second years of the program

IIM Ahmedabad VS IIM Kozhikode VS IIM Bangalore

Here’s a comparison of the three IIMs to know better about each.

Parameters

IIM Kozhikode

IIM Ahmedabad

IIM Bangalore

NIRF Ranking (Engineering 2024)

3

1

2

Tuition Fees (Approximate Annual)

UG- ₹3–4 L (BMS, 4-year)

PG- ₹20.50 L (PGP)

PG- ₹25 L (PGP)

PG- ₹24.50 L (PGP)

Popular Courses

UG- BMS (Bachelor of Management Studies)

PG- PGP, PGP-Finance, PGP-LSM, PGP-BL, PhD

PG- PGP, PGPX, PhD/FPM

PG- PGP, EPGP, PhD

Placement Rate (Recent Data)

Highest 67.02 LMedian 27 L (2023)

Highest 1.5 Cr Median 33.70 L

Highest 100 L+

Median 35 L

No. of Courses

UG- BMS (Bachelor of Management Studies)

PG- PGP, PGP-Finance, PGP-LSM, PGP-BL, PhD

UG- Not offeredPG- PGP, PGPX, PhD/FPM

PG- PGP, EPGP, PhD

Campus, Hostel & Student Life

  • Number of Hostels: The Institute operates 20 modern hostels with a total capacity of 1,400 students.
  • Location: Hostels are situated close to classrooms, the computer center, student canteen, and other academic facilities.
  • Internet Connectivity: Each hostel room is equipped with LAN and Wi-Fi, providing seamless access to computing and internet resources.
  • Accommodation Type: Students are provided with either single rooms or shared rooms, depending on availability and year of study.

Student Life at IIM Kozhikode 

Students at IIM Kozhikode are privileged with many committees and clubs. Below are some of the clubs mentioned that help shape the students.

  • Atharva- The Quizzing Club
  • Kalakriti - The Art Club
  • Krescendo - The Music Club

Notable Alumni

Here is the list of notable IIM Kozhikode alumni along with their LinkedIn profiles and key achievements.

Alumni

Field of Work

Maanvi Ahuja

Principal at CPP Investments

Abhishek Agarwal

joined Swiggy as Head of Investor Relations

Harmanpreet Singh

Managing Partner at Prath Ventures

Sundeep Singh

Managing Director, Accenture Consulting, released his debut book (CHASING THE HORIZON)

Avijeet Alagathi

Managing Partner of Veda VC

FAQs for Overview

PCP in General Management Instructors

Whom will you learn from?

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Instructors

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Prof. Venkataraman S

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Ph.D IIM C, Visiting Doctoral Scholar, Cornell University, USA, PGDM IIM Calcutta

Prof. Venkataraman is a Fellow (and MBA) of Indian Institute of Management Calcutta and prior to joining academics, he has worked in the ind… Read More

IIM-K Profile
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Prof. Arqum Mateen

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Ph.D. IIM C, PGDM IMT Ghaziabad

Prof. Arqum Mateen is a Fellow (Ph.D.) of Indian Institute of Management Calcutta and has worked in energy, information technology, and phar… Read More

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