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What is the process of getting into IIM-Kozhikode? What are its pros and cons compared to other IIMs (especially in terms of placements)?
Process/ Steps to get into IIM Kozhikode:
- Crack the CAT exam, a national management entrance exam.
- Applying to IIM Kozhikode using the official or CAT website after the CAT results are announced.
- CAT score, academic profile, and work experience (if any) shortlisting.
- Passing the institute's WAT and PI.
Final selection based on the candidate's overall performance in the above stages.
Comparing IIM Kozhikode to other IIMs, below are some pros and cons:
Pros:
- Research centers and projects emphasize innovation and research.
- Inclusive, gender-diverse student body.
- Strong industry-academia relationship with top firms across fields.
- Modern campus and cutting-edge technologies.
- Remarkable alumni across fields.
Cons:
- Compared to other IIMs, its first class graduated in 2000.
- Remote location in Kerala may not suit urban-oriented pupils
- Some students report high workloads and stressful academic environments.
IIM Kozhikode's flagship PGP program offers great opportunities and placements. However, placements can vary depending on the economy and student performance.
|
Parameter |
IIM Kozhikode |
|
Average Package |
INR 31.02 LPA |
|
Median Package |
27 LPA |
|
Highest Package |
NR 67.02 LPA |
What are my chances of getting selected for liberal arts program in IIM Kozhikode under EWS category? X|XII|GRAD 95|88|75 CAT verbal section percentile 92.15
You have a pretty good chance of getting admission. Keep in mind, however, that admission depends on various criteria, which change every year. Your performance in the interview is one of the key determining factors.
One of the aims of the liberal arts course of IIM Kozhikode is that it seeks the representation of students from every academic background like science, commerce, and arts.
Apart from the diversity in academics, they also look for diversity in gender. These factors determine admission at the end of the day.
Which B-school should I choose among XLRI Jamshedpur (BM), MDI Gurgaon, and IIM Kozhikode, if I am interested in marketing/strategy roles post MBA?
All three colleges are well-regarded in business. To choose between XLRI Jamshedpur (BM), MDI Gurgaon, and IIM Kozhikode, consider these things.
- Specialization: All three institutions offer MBA programs with specializations in marketing and strategy. However, XLRI Jamshedpur is known for its strength in HR management, while MDI Gurgaon has a strong focus on operations and supply chain management. IIM Kozhikode also offers a variety of specialized courses in areas like analytics, finance, and entrepreneurship in addition to marketing and strategy.
- Industry Exposure: All three institutions have strong industry connections and offer ample opportunities for industry exposure through internships, live projects, and guest lectures.
I would suggest you go for XLRI BM because it is the biggest name among the three choices that you have. Also, XLRI being the oldest B-school in the country and famed for its HR has alumni working in the HR department of all the major companies out there and you can leverage this alumni network to get greater prospects in the future.
All the companies in consulting and marketing profiles that visit IIM K or MDI also do visit XLRI and one won't miss out on anything but will only gain by being an XLRI Alumni. It is the oldest B-school and a worthy rival to IIM C which puts it in a league above IIM K or MDI.
Does IIM Kozhikode offer any scholarship on merit-cum-means basis?
IIM Kozhikode offers merit-cum-means based scholarships to all 2-year PGP students. Each of these scholarships is offered to 20 students in the first and the second year. The eligibility criteria for the need-based financial assistance are as follows:
- i) The gross annual family income of the student, for the last financial year should be less than or equal to Rs.8 lakhs.
- ii) Students who have availed an education loan from scheduled commercial banks to fund his/her studies at the Institute.
iii) Students have to produce the loan disbursement details in the prescribed format issued by the bank authorities to be eligible to apply for IIMK NBFA for the second year.
- iv) The student awardees of the scholarship should not have been involved in any act of indiscipline or misconduct at any time in the Institute.
Apart from CAT, what are the other parameters considered for IIM Kozhikode admission?
The first shortlist at IIM Kozhikode is prepared based on CAT score and other parameters like Xth and XIIth scores, Gender/ Academic diversity and work experience are considered. The weightage of all these parameters for the first shortlist is as follows:
| Components | Weightage |
|---|---|
| CAT Index Score | 45% |
| Class Xth Percentage Score | 25% |
| Class XIIth Percentage Score | 15% |
| Gender/ Academic Diversity Score | 10%/ 5% |
| Work Experience Score | 5% |
For the final merit list preparation, the parameters like CAT Index score, PI score, WAT score and Resume Score is considered. The resume score gives 4 marks if the candidate has completed their graduation from an institute with a NIRF Ranking of 30 or less or has completed CFA level 1, 2, or 3. The weightage of the parameters considered for final selection are as follows:
| Components | Weightage |
|---|---|
| CAT Index Score | 35% |
| PI Score | 35% |
| WAT Score | 20% |
| Resume Score | 10% |
How is the domain-wise placement at IIM Kozhikode?
As per the placement report of 2023, most of the offers were made in the Consulting domain, followed by Finance and General Management. IT/ Analytics was the domain with the highest CTC at INR 67.02 LPA. The domain-wise placement statistics are as follows:
| Domain | Percentage of Offers | Average CTC | Highest CTC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting | 33% | INR 34.26 LPA | INR 40.25 LPA |
| Finance | 26% | INR 27.97 LPA | INR 48 LPA |
| General Management | 14% | INR 29.37 LPA | INR 49 LPA |
| IT/ Analytics | 11% | INR 33.35 LPA | INR 67.02 LPA |
| Operations | 6% | INR 31.09 LPA | INR 49 LPA |
| Sales & Marketing | 10% | INR 28.29 LPA | INR 34 LPA |
IIM Kozhikode witnessed a 70% increase in the number of offers rolled out in BFSI and a 136% increase in the General Management domain than the previous year.
How are the placements at IIM Kozhikode?
At IIM Kozhikode, placements for students in their final-year commence in the second year. There are about 120 companies that are participating, some of which are consulting giants like BCG, Bain, and Accenture Strategy. Leading companies from BFSI( Goldman Sachs, Citibank), FMCG( Nestle, HUL), IT(Amazon, Microsoft), etc visit regularly. In 2023, the highest package that was offered was INR 67 LPA, while the average package stood at INR 31 LPA.
How is the faculty at IIM Kozhikode?
Lot of teachers are nice like surya Prakash pati, Aishwarya, Shikha, dhanush. But not all..sometimes I feel there are teachers who doesn't even know about the subject or are just there to get some PR from students and asking students to like their profiles to increase the engagement in linked in. It is not very pleasant experience in that case.
How is the campus life at IIM Kozhikode?
This is not an option to the students of epgp. There are no clubs you can join. Even the management didn't provide option to stay on the campus at the time of emmersion programme. On campus the provision is good but times pro center's are bad.
How are the hostels at IIM Kozhikode?
The hostel rooms are equipped with basic amenities such as a bed, study table, chair, wardrobe, and attached bathroom. For girls, there are either single occupancy rooms with no AC or shared rooms with 3 members per room with AC. The hostel rooms are allocated randomly. The quality of food in the mess is satisfactory
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