IIM Kozhikode Admissions 2025

IIMK’s PGP (Post Graduate Programme in Management) is a flagship 2-year full-time residential MBA course. It is designed to build leadership, analytical, and decision-making skills.

PGP Admission Schedule for the Year 2025

Note - As per the official timeline available on IIT Kozhikode’s website

What are the Advantages of Pursuing PGP at IIM Kozhikode?

IIM Kozhikode has been one of the best management institutes in India and this institute holds high national importance and following are some of the advantages of studying here :

1. Recognized as an Institution of National Importance by the Government of India.
2. Consistently ranked among the top 5 B-Schools in India (NIRF & FT Rankings).
3. World-class faculty and international exchange programs.
4. Excellent placement record with ₹30+ LPA average CTC.
5. Strong alumni network and industry connect.

To know in detail about IIM Kozhikode, visit upGrad’s IIM Kozhikode Overview page.

Admission Requirements and Eligibility

Following are the mandatory requirements to pursue a PGP program at IIM Kozhikode :

1. Bachelor's degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD).
2. Valid CAT score.
3. No mandatory work experience.

Cutoff for PGP program at IIM Kozhikode

The cutoff of 2025 is the same as last year’s, Given below are the CAT cut offs for all the categories.

Note- The Cutoffs are as per the official sources as prepared by the IIMs.

PGP Scholarships

IIM Kozhikode offers various financial aid to students aspiring to study in a top institution.

IIM Kozhikode’s newly introduced Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) is a 4-year UG program designed to create future leaders in business, innovation, and research.

The new course aligns with the new NEP 2020 and focuses more on research.

The following are some of the important points related to BMS at IIM Kozhikode :

1. BMS follows an interdisciplinary curriculum for a better understanding of the content.

2. The BMS provides a strong focus on research, sustainability, and entrepreneurship.

3. Students pursuing this program are provided with an exit option after three years, at which point they receive a Bachelor’s degree.

Admission Requirements and Eligibility

1. The candidate must have completed the 12th class with a minimum of 60 percent marks.

2. Age of the candidate must be below 20 years as of July 1 2025.

BMS Selection Criteria

The highlights of this new course include a Personal Interview for the shortlisted candidates and main focus will be on gender and academic diversity.

Since it is a newer course starting from this year, there are no official details available on the university’s website about the cutoffs.

BMS Scholarships

The Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) is IIM Kozhikode’s full-time doctoral program for research aspirants across fields like Economics, Marketing, OBHR, and more.

This DPM will provide a rigorous, world-class, inter-disciplinary training covering all areas of business management and prepare students to develop and conduct cutting-edge research of international standard. The DPM graduates from IIM Kozhikode are a vital source for management researchers and faculty resources for world-class academic institutions, industry, business, government, and society.

Key Highlights

Admission Requirements and Eligibility

1. A master’s degree or any professional qualification such as CA/CS/ICWA.

2. A valid CAT/GMAT/GRE/UGC-NET Score

Admission Criteria for FPM

1. Research Aptitude in the candidate is necessary.

2. A valid Test Score + Research Proposal + Interview is mandatory.

3. Statement of Purpose is mandatory.
   

FPM Scholarships