Does meeting IIM Kozhikode's minimum CAT cutoff guarantee an interview call?

No. Meeting the minimum cutoff only makes a candidate eligible. IIMK shortlists candidates using the Aggregate Index Score (AIS), which considers CAT, academics, work experience and diversity factors.

Is the Stage 1 shortlist the final interview call?

No. Stage 1 is a pre-interview registration stage. The actual interview shortlist is prepared in Stage 2.

What is the minimum graduation percentage required for IIM Kozhikode PGP?

Candidates with a graduation degree generally need at least 60% aggregate marks. Specific eligibility rules may vary by category and qualification.

Does IIM Kozhikode consider Class 10 and 12 marks during admission?

Yes. Class 10 and Class 12 performance contributes to the AIS used for shortlisting candidates.

What happens after the IIM Kozhikode interview shortlist?

Shortlisted candidates appear for the Personal Interview (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT). The final merit list considers CAT, PI, WAT and resume-related components.

Does work experience improve the chances of admission to IIM Kozhikode?

Work experience is considered as part of the AIS for shortlisting, but it does not guarantee an interview call or admission.

Does IIM Kozhikode follow reservation rules for admission?

Yes. IIM Kozhikode follows the Government of India reservation policy applicable to Central Educational Institutions.

IIM Kozhikode PGP BL Business Leadership: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Q: How is the response to the IIM Kozhikode's PGP-LSM program? Is there any significant difference for the candidates selected with the general MBA program in terms of candidates pool?

The students' response to the IIM Kozhikode's PGP-LSM program was good. The demand of the course was also high. But as far as the response of the industry is concerned, I think it will take a few more years to assess this. The course is new and will offer opportunities different from that of a general MBA program. Both the courses are not likely to overlap in significance for a few more years.

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IIM Kozhikode Latest Updates and News

15 Sep, 2026 CAT 2026 registration deadline has been extended to Sept 22, 2026, @iimcat.ac.in. CAT 2026 is scheduled for Nov 29, 2026. Read News.

26 May, 2026 IIM Kozhikode PGP Fee Structure 2026 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 25.17 Lakhs.

Total fees

INR 22.53 Lakhs

1 year, full programme fee

Average pay

INR 25.19 LPA

Class of 2025 batch

Median pay

INR 24.76 LPA

Class of 2025 batch

Highest pay

INR 36.45 LPA

Class of 2025 batch

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe marks, work and test score you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the online form to the first class 05Admission DatesThis cycle's calendar and next year's estimate 06FeesWhat the year costs and what the fee already covers 07Will you get a call?What the panel checks before it calls you 08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL

The Post Graduate Program in Business Leadership at IIM Kozhikode is a one-year, full-time MBA taught on the Kozhikode campus. It is built for working professionals, and you need at least four years of paid work after graduation to apply. The institute stands third in the NIRF Management ranking 2025, and this course sits at #65 in the FT Global MBA ranking 2026. The full course cost is INR 22.53 Lakhs, which covers the programme fee, your hostel room and the study material. Seats are given on a CAT, GMAT or GRE score, two essays and one personal interaction, and the class takes 60 students. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 25.19 LPA.

IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL Fees

You pay the programme fee in four parts. INR 7.50 Lakhs is due when you register and the rest comes in three more parts. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Mess and canteen are charged on what you eat.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Programme fee	INR 22.50 Lakhs	Full course, INR 7.50 Lakhs at registration, then three parts
Application fee	INR 3,000	One time, when you apply
Caution deposit	INR 25,000	One time, returned when you leave
Mess and student activities deposit	INR 40,000	One time, before the first term
Students welfare fund	INR 2,000	One time, at admission
Total, no mess deposit	INR 22.53 Lakhs	Full course
Total with mess and welfare	INR 22.95 Lakhs	Full course

IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL Admission Dates

Phase 3 is open and the last date to apply is 20 Nov 2026. Phase 1 and Phase 2 are over. If you apply in Phase 3 the panel meets you on 12 and 13 Dec 2026, and classes start in Apr 2027.

Event	Date	Status
Phase 1 registration, last date to apply	12 Jun 2026 to 15 Jul 2026	Over
Phase 1 personal interaction	8 Aug 2026 to 9 Aug 2026	Over
Phase 2 registration, last date to apply	25 Jul 2026 to 31 Aug 2026	Over
Phase 2 personal interaction	10 Oct 2026 to 11 Oct 2026	Confirmed
Phase 3 registration, last date to apply	1 Sep 2026 to 20 Nov 2026	Confirmed
CAT 2026 exam	29 Nov 2026	Confirmed
Phase 3 personal interaction	12 Dec 2026 to 13 Dec 2026	Confirmed
Shortlist and offer letters	Jan 2027	Tentative
Offer acceptance amount, last date to pay	Jan 2027	Tentative
Registration and document check on campus	Mar 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Apr 2027	Confirmed

IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL Eligibility

You need a degree with 50% marks, four years of full-time paid work after that degree, and a test score that is not older than three years.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	50% marks or the same CGPA in any degree, or CA, CMA (ICWA) or CS
Work experience	At least 4 years of full-time paid work after graduation
Test score	CAT, GMAT or GRE taken in the last three years
Test rules	The GMAT Focus edition is taken. Scores from tests written at home are not

IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL Admission Process

You apply online in one of three phases, send two short essays, and meet a panel. The mistake that costs people a seat is waiting for the last phase, when the class is already part filled.

Step	What you do
1. Register online	Fill the form in one phase and pay INR 3,000
2. Send the essays	Give your statement of goals and the alternative resume essay
3. Personal interaction	Meet the panel in Bengaluru, Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata or on campus
4. Take the offer	Pay the offer acceptance amount of INR 5 Lakhs, adjusted against your fee
5. Join the class	Register on campus with your papers, then classes start

IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL Cutoff

The institute sets no cutoff score for this course. It asks for a valid score and then weighs your work record, your essays and the interaction together.

Test taken	How old the score can be	Published cutoff
CAT	Last three years	Not published
GMAT	Last three years, Focus edition taken	Not published
GRE	Last three years	Not published

IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL Placements

The Class of 2025 was hired mostly by technology and consulting firms. Offers came as manager and senior manager roles, not entry-level jobs, because everyone in the class already had work behind them.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 25.19 LPA, Class of 2025
Median pay	INR 24.76 LPA
Highest pay	INR 36.45 LPA
Offers made	55 offers to 61 students in the process
Biggest sector	IT services and technology consulting, 52.73% of offers
Recruiters	Accenture Technology, Goldman Sachs, Genpact, HSBC, Infosys Consulting, Capgemini, Dell

IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL Scholarships

There is no merit scholarship built into this course. Money off comes from the institute's need-based help or from a central scheme, and both ask for an income paper.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Need-Based Financial Assistance	Family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, or an education loan from a scheduled bank	50% to 100% of the tuition fee
Top Class Education Scheme for SC students	SC students, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	Full tuition fee
National Scholarship for ST students	ST students, family income up to INR 6 Lakhs a year	Full tuition fee

IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL Ranking

NIRF ranks the whole institute on data it files every year. The FT and QS lists rank this one-year course against MBA programmes around the world.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF Management	2025	#3
FT Global MBA	2026	#65
QS Global MBA	2026	#53

IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL Seats and Class Profile

The class is small and every seat goes to someone already in a job. There is no written entrance test of its own, so your work record carries a lot of weight.

Item	Detail
Class size	60 students
Who joins	Working professionals with at least 4 years of full-time paid work
How the seat is given	Test score, two essays and one personal interaction

IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL Hostel and Campus

This is a residential course, so you live on campus for the year. The room is already part of the fee, which is why the fee looks bigger than a tuition-only number.

Item	Detail
Room	In-campus hostel room, part of the programme fee
Mess and canteen	Charged on what you eat, outside the fee
Campus	One campus at Kunnamangalam, Kozhikode, Kerala
Library and facilities	Open to you, part of the programme fee

Should you pick PGP-BL at IIM Kozhikode?

This course suits working professionals who can take a year off and study full-time on campus.

Pick it if:

You already have a CAT, GMAT or GRE score: any score from the last three years works, so you apply without writing a new test.

You want the cost of the year in one number: the fee already covers your hostel room, the study material and the international immersion module.

You want the fee back fast: the Class of 2025 average pay is higher than the whole course fee, as the ROI tile above shows.

You missed the first two phases: Phase 3 is still open and the last date to apply is 20 Nov 2026.

Skip it if:

You cannot leave your job for a year: this is a full-time course on campus, so you study on site and not on weekends.

You have less than four years of paid work: the institute counts only full-time work after graduation, so internships and part-time work do not help.

You want a promised job at the end: the last class got 55 offers for 61 students in the process, so an offer is not promised to everyone.

You want one fixed food charge: mess and canteen are charged on what you eat, so that money sits outside the course fee.

Counsellor's advice

If you already clear the four-year work rule and hold a valid test score, apply in Phase 3 before 20 Nov 2026 rather than waiting for next year. If your score is older than three years, book the test first, because a fresh score takes months.

PGP-BL Eligibility▾

Degree marks: 50% or the same CGPA in any degree. CA, CMA (ICWA) and CS also count.

Work experience: At least 4 years of full-time paid work after you finish your degree.

Test score: A CAT, GMAT or GRE score taken in the last three years.

Test rules: The GMAT Focus edition is taken. Scores from tests written at home are not.

PGP-BL Admission Process▾

Register online: Fill the form in one of the three phases and pay INR 3,000.

Send two essays: Give your statement of goals and your alternative resume essay.

Personal interaction: Shortlisted people meet a panel on video or in person at Bengaluru, Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata or the campus.

Take the offer: Pay the offer acceptance amount of INR 5 Lakhs. It is adjusted against your first fee part.

Join the class: Register on campus with your papers, then classes start in Apr 2027.

PGP-BL Admission Dates 2026

These are the official dates for the class that joins in Apr 2027. Tap 2027 Session for the expected dates of the next class.

2026 Session2027 Session

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.

Over

12 Jun 2026 to 15 Jul 2026

Phase 1 registration, last date to apply

The last date to apply in Phase 1 was 15 Jul 2026. Late forms were not taken.

Over

8 Aug 2026 to 9 Aug 2026

Phase 1 personal interaction

Phase 1 applicants met the panel on these two days.

Over

25 Jul 2026 to 31 Aug 2026

Phase 2 registration, last date to apply

The Phase 2 form shut on 31 Aug 2026.

Confirmed

10 Oct 2026 to 11 Oct 2026

Phase 2 personal interaction

Phase 2 applicants meet the panel on these two days.

Confirmed

1 Sep 2026 to 20 Nov 2026

Phase 3 registration, last date to apply

This is the last phase. Apply by 20 Nov 2026 or you wait a full year.

Confirmed

29 Nov 2026

CAT 2026 exam

Take it only if you do not already hold a CAT, GMAT or GRE score.

Confirmed

12 Dec 2026 to 13 Dec 2026

Phase 3 personal interaction

Phase 3 applicants meet the panel on these two days.

Tentative

Jan 2027

Shortlist and offer letters

Offers went out about four weeks after each panel last year.

Tentative

Jan 2027

Offer acceptance amount, last date to pay

You lose the seat if the INR 5 Lakhs is not paid by the date on your offer.

Tentative

Mar 2027

Registration and document check on campus

Bring your degree papers and your work proof. No papers, no seat.

Confirmed

Apr 2027

Classes start

The institute has fixed the first week of Apr 2027 for this class.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Phase 1 registration, last date to apply

Expected to open in the same month as this year.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Phase 1 personal interaction

Expected about four weeks after the Phase 1 form shuts.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Phase 2 registration, last date to apply

Expected to shut at the end of the month, as this year.

Tentative

Oct 2027

Phase 2 personal interaction

Expected in the same month as this year.

Tentative

Nov 2027

Phase 3 registration, last date to apply

Expected to be the last date to apply for the 2028 class.

Tentative

Nov 2027

CAT 2027 exam

CAT is written in the last week of November every year.

Tentative

Dec 2027

Phase 3 personal interaction

Expected in the same month as this year.

Tentative

Jan 2028

Shortlist and offer letters

Expected about four weeks after the last panel.

Tentative

Jan 2028

Offer acceptance amount, last date to pay

Expected within two weeks of your offer letter.

Tentative

Mar 2028

Registration and document check on campus

Expected in the month before classes start.

Tentative

Apr 2028

Classes start

Expected in the first week, as this year.

Source: IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL important dates page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL Fees 2026

This is the full 1-year cost of the course, not one part of it. Turn on the toggle to add the mess deposit and the welfare fund.

Programme fee

Full course, as published: INR 7.50 Lakhs at registration, then three parts

INR 22.50 Lakhs

Application fee

One time, paid when you apply

INR 3,000

Caution deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 25,000

Add mess deposit and welfare fund

Mess and student activities deposit

One time, paid before the first term, from the last published fee breakup

INR 40,000

Students welfare fund

One time, paid at admission, from the last published fee breakup

INR 2,000

Total course fee

INR 22.53 Lakhs

1 year · programme fee and application fee, mess deposit not added

Total course fee

INR 22.95 Lakhs

1 year · programme fee, application fee, mess deposit and welfare fund

Education loan EMI

INR 37,987

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

112%

average pay INR 25.19 LPA against the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 38,695

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

110%

average pay INR 25.19 LPA against the full fee

Source: IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL fee page and fee breakup. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will you get a call from IIM Kozhikode?

Pick the test you have and your work experience. The institute publishes no cutoff score, so these are the two gates it does publish.

Your test score

CATGMATGRE

Work experience after graduation

4 to 7 years8 years or moreUnder 4 years

CAT · 4 to 7 years

Yes, you clear the published gate. You clear the 4-year work rule, so the form goes through and the panel reads your essays. Your CAT score must be from the last three years.

CAT · 8 years or more

Yes, you clear the published gate. You clear the 4-year work rule with room to spare, and long work records read well in the interaction. Your CAT score must be from the last three years.

CAT · Under 4 years

Not yet. You do not clear the 4-year work rule yet, so the form is not taken this year. Your CAT score must be from the last three years.

GMAT · 4 to 7 years

Yes, you clear the published gate. You clear the 4-year work rule, so the form goes through and the panel reads your essays. The GMAT Focus edition is taken, but a score written at home is not.

GMAT · 8 years or more

Yes, you clear the published gate. You clear the 4-year work rule with room to spare, and long work records read well in the interaction. The GMAT Focus edition is taken, but a score written at home is not.

GMAT · Under 4 years

Not yet. You do not clear the 4-year work rule yet, so the form is not taken this year. The GMAT Focus edition is taken, but a score written at home is not.

GRE · 4 to 7 years

Yes, you clear the published gate. You clear the 4-year work rule, so the form goes through and the panel reads your essays. Your GRE score must be from the last three years.

GRE · 8 years or more

Yes, you clear the published gate. You clear the 4-year work rule with room to spare, and long work records read well in the interaction. Your GRE score must be from the last three years.

GRE · Under 4 years

Not yet. You do not clear the 4-year work rule yet, so the form is not taken this year. Your GRE score must be from the last three years.

EDITOR'S NOTE

A score alone does not get you a call here. The panel reads your two essays and your work record, so a plain score with a thin work story is the usual reason a strong applicant is left out.

IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the institute before you plan on it.

Your category

GeneralOBC-NCLSCST

Annual family income

Up to INR 6 LakhsINR 6 to 8 LakhsAbove INR 8 Lakhs

Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

Need-Based Financial Assistance

INR 11.25 Lakhs

IIM Kozhikode

You get at least half the tuition fee off, and up to the whole fee, based on the score the Financial Aid Committee gives you.

Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, or an education loan from a scheduled bankApply after you take the offer

Not eligible on your answers

Top Class Education Scheme for SC students

INR 22.50 Lakhs

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

The scheme pays the full tuition fee at listed institutes. You apply on the National Scholarship Portal once you join.

Who qualifies: SC students, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply on the National Scholarship Portal

Not eligible on your answers

National Scholarship for ST students

INR 22.50 Lakhs

Ministry of Tribal Affairs

The scheme pays the full tuition fee at listed institutes for ST students who clear the income rule.

Who qualifies: ST students, family income up to INR 6 Lakhs a yearApply on the National Scholarship Portal

Not eligible on your answers

No scheme matches these answers. Ask the institute about paying in parts and about an education loan.

Estimated total waiver

INR 11.25 Lakhs

Your net course fee: INR 11.28 Lakhs

Estimated total waiver

INR 0

Your net course fee: INR 22.53 Lakhs

Estimated total waiver

INR 22.5 Lakhs

Your net course fee: INR 3,000

IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to IIM Kozhikode. Blue marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, more seats.

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IIM Kozhikode

Kozhikode, Kerala

Compared with

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad

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Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Bengaluru

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Indian Institute of Management Calcutta

Kolkata

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Indian Institute of Management Indore

Indore

Total fees1 year, full programme fee

INR 22.53 Lakhs

programme and application fee

INR 35 Lakhs

INR 12.47 Lakhs more

INR 33.71 Lakhs

INR 11.18 Lakhs more

INR 33.50 Lakhs

INR 10.97 Lakhs more

INR 27.77 Lakhs

INR 5.24 Lakhs more

Average paylatest batch on record

INR 25.19 LPA

Class of 2025

INR 34.48 LPA

INR 9.29 LPA more, Class of 2026

INR 37.10 LPA

INR 11.91 LPA more, Class of 2026

INR 35.37 LPA

INR 10.18 LPA more, Class of 2025

INR 23.5 LPA

INR 1.69 LPA less

Seatsone-year MBA class

Class of 2025

160

100 more

13 more

20 more

3 fewer

NIRF rankNIRF Management 2025

management category

2 places higher

1 place higher

4 places lower

5 places lower

ROIaverage pay against the full fee

112%

on INR 25.19 LPA

99%

13 points lower

110%

2 points lower

106%

6 points lower

85%

27 points lower

In short

IIM Ahmedabad pays INR 9.29 LPA more but costs INR 12.47 Lakhs more for the same one year. If you can fund that gap and want the bigger name, take it; if getting the money back sooner matters, IIM Kozhikode has the better ROI.

In short

IIM Bangalore has the highest average pay in this table, but it charges INR 11.18 Lakhs more. If you hold offers from both, take IIM Bangalore; if cost is what decides, IIM Kozhikode returns more on every rupee.

In short

IIM Calcutta pays more and takes 20 more students, but it charges INR 10.97 Lakhs more and sits four places lower on NIRF. If you want a Kolkata base, take it; if not, stay with IIM Kozhikode.

In short

IIM Indore is the only college in this table that costs more and pays less than IIM Kozhikode. If both send you an offer, take IIM Kozhikode; if IIM Indore is your only call, it is still a one-year IIM MBA.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL

Short answers to what students ask before they apply.

How do I get into this course?▾

Apply online in one of the three phases with a CAT, GMAT or GRE score. Send your statement of goals and your alternative resume essay. If you are shortlisted, you meet a panel, and an offer follows.

What is the full fee for the year?▾

The full course cost is INR 22.53 Lakhs. That is the programme fee of INR 22.50 Lakhs plus the INR 3,000 application fee. Your hostel room and the study material are already inside it, but mess is not.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

Yes. You pay INR 7.50 Lakhs when you register and the rest in three more parts. Ask the fee office in writing if you need a different split.

Do I need CAT, or is GMAT enough?▾

Any one of CAT, GMAT or GRE works, as long as the score is from the last three years. The GMAT Focus edition is taken. A score written at home is not taken.

How much work experience do I need?▾

At least four years of full-time paid work after your degree. Internships and part-time work are not counted. If you are short of four years, the form will not go through this year.

What did the last class earn?▾

The Class of 2025 averaged INR 25.19 LPA, with a median of INR 24.76 LPA and a highest offer of INR 36.45 LPA. The batch got 55 offers for 61 students in the process.

Is the hostel room part of the fee?▾

Yes. This is a residential course, and the fee covers an in-campus room for the year. Mess and canteen are charged on what you eat, so keep that money aside.

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Content Curator | Updated on - Sep 4, 2026

IIM Kozhikode: 7 Answered Questions

What is the value of an EPGCOM from IIM Kozhikode?

Harsh MehtaStudied at IIM Kozhikode

EPGCOM is one of the best certification courses offered by IIM Kozhikode.

If you’ve worked for a while in the operations domain, and wish to climb the ladder in your company, this is an ideal course for you. It is meant for professionals with some amount of work experience.

It demands a fundamental understanding of operations, and is not meant for freshers or professionals with zero experience in this domain. Moreover, the course does not offer any placement assistance. The faculty and teaching methodology for EPGCOM is top notch, which is obvious as IIM Kozhikode is a renowned management college.

Overall, the course is good, but only for professionals with experience in the operations domain.

How is the response to the IIM Kozhikode's PGP-LSM program? Is there any significant difference for the candidates selected with the general MBA program in terms of candidates pool?

Ananya KhannaStudied Marketing at Management Development Institute, Gurgaon (2018)

The students' response to the IIM Kozhikode's PGP-LSM program was good. The demand of the course was also high.

But as far as the response of the industry is concerned, I think it will take a few more years to assess this. The course is new and will offer opportunities different from that of a general MBA program. Both the courses are not likely to overlap in significance for a few more years.

How is the PGP finance program in IIM Kozhikode?

Deepak MehtaMBA from Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (Graduated 2019)

The PGP finance program at IIM Kozhikode is indeed good. IIM Kozhikode is the 4th Ranked B-School in MHRD NIRF Ranking (2021) among the top 100 Management Institutes.

The PGP Finance is a two-year full-time masters level program designed to aid students in pursuing careers in the financial world, in domains such as corporate finance, investment banking, and wealth management.

Most of the courses are very easy, especially for commerce graduates from DU or other reputed colleges.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a PGP through IIM Kozhikode?

Salman LiyakathPGDM In Finance and Strategy from Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (Graduated 2018)

Some major advantages and disadvantages of a PGP through IIM Kozhikode are:

Advantages

IIM Tag: IIM Kozhikode is the 5th best IIM. So the IIM title is enough for you to find a launch or start your own business.
Faculty: IIM Kozhikode has the most experienced faculty.
Peers: You will find people from diverse backgrounds and will stay highly motivated
Campus: The infrastructure of IIM Kozhikode is more like a resort than that of a B School
Campus Life is less stressful and you can enjoy your college days.

Disadvantage: Despite being the food capital of the state, Kozhikode has little to offer. The vegetarian options are also scanty.

These advantages and disadvantages might seem different from anyone else’s perspective.

What do you think about IIM Kozhikode's MBA in liberal studies?

Hrishi GanuMBA from Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode

IIM Kozhikode’s MBA in liberal studies is a fresh change from the traditional MBA. It helps in the comprehensive development of students. Moreover, IIM Kozhikode has the best faculty when it comes to Humanities & Liberal Arts in Management.

Some amazing features of this course are:

It teaches the students soft skills like management, empathy, leadership, etc which go a long way over hard skills like complex excel models, and well-researched reports taught in traditional MBA.
The course is a good choice because of its content. You will have to select many of the Humanities & Liberal Arts electives to complete their degree requirements.
Companies considering HR, or Consulting roles will definitely prioritize you.

IIM Kozhikode’s MBA in liberal studies offers a fresh perspective and is not a bad choice.

I'm working in a joint venture of Indian government and earning 7 LPA. I'm selected for IIM Kozhikode PGP course (2021-2023) Should I join it?

Mahak SenguptaPDGM from Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (2016)

Whether to join IIM Kozhikode or not is definitely your call because the scenario once you join IIM K would be different.

I would like to share with you an experience of my friend, who attended IIM K.

He dropped out of IIMK as he found it stressful. You should know that the course is rigorous and it prepares you for the stress that you are about to deal with.
Obviously, the chance of you earning a high salary is for sure. But again, it depends on how well the economy is doing.
Most of the time the employers have a preference order, i.e. IIT>NIT>fresher, for recruitment.
To ensure good placement opportunities try to be in the top 10% of the class in terms of GPA. Also, you can become a part of organizing events, leading clubs, etc.
Since you will have 12 months of experience, you will be treated as a fresher and won’t be allowed to sit in lateral placement. So, OPs companies will be out of the picture which is maybe your interest since you are coming from a similar background. So, if you want an OPs job role, stay in the industry for another year and then join IIM K.
In order to get a consulting or finance role, you will need to come in the top 10 of your batch. You will also need CFA certification.
Marketing and IT companies will prefer you since you are a fresher. So, if you are interested in Marketing or IT, you can definitely join the institute.
HR companies don’t usually visit IIM K.

So, I will advise you to consider all these factors and make a more convenient choice for yourself.

I have 4 years of work experience in e-commerce. Is the IIM Kozhikode EPGP beneficial for me? As opposed to other IIMs its a 2-year course.

Unmesh GangulyMBA in Marketing & Information Systems ,Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (2020)

The profile you have will suit the two-year (hybrid model) EPGP program. If you do not wish to leave your job then this course can be good for you. Otherwise, you can go for full-time programs of one year at IIM ABC, SP Jain, or ISB. These are currently some of the top one-year programs.

E-commerce has gained a lot of popularity over the years and the scope is tremendous. Having work experience before joining an IIM will always get you plus points.

You will have good placement opportunities in IIM Kozhikode. The recruiters who visit the institute also offer very attractive packages. The average package is also high which makes the ROI manageable. If you take EMI it can be paid easily in five years. Internship opportunities are also provided to the students.

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