PGP BL Business Leadership at IIM Kozhikode is a 2 years, Full Time Degree program offered On Campus.
Admissions to PGP BL Business Leadership at IIM Kozhikode are primarily based on CAT. Candidates must have completed Graduation + CAT to be eligible for admission. The overall CAT cutoff for the PGP BL Business Leadership program is 97 across all categories. Check IIM Kozhikode Admission
According to Collegedunia Management Ranking 2025, IIM Kozhikode ranks 8 out of 372 colleges in India with an overall score of 1958.13 out of 2000 and a placement score of 965 out of 1000. India Today Management ranking 2024, ranks IIM Kozhikode at 4 out of 275 in India.
Find detailed IIM Kozhikode PGP BL Business Leadership fees, eligibility, admission dates, cutoff and ranking below.
| Course Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| duration | 2 Years (Full Time) |
| course level | PG (Degree) |
| mode of study | On Campus |
| total fees | ₹ 25.17 Lakhs |
| median package | ₹ 27 Lakhs |
| eligibility | Graduation + CAT |
| entrance test | CAT |
31 Jan, 2026 IIM Kozhikode PI call emails are being sent for MBA Admission 2026-28. PI will be held across Feb and March. Shortlisted candidates must check their emails for date, time, and venue details. Read news.
Earlier, PGP BL Business Leadership fees at IIM Kozhikode was ₹ 24.58 Lakhs (in 2025) for the entire course duration. This shows a fee increase of ₹ 59,000 over the year.
| Fee Type | Total Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| total fee | ₹25.17 Lakhs |
Note:
Above fee includes Hostel Expenses
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Class Commences for Session [PGP BL] | Apr 01, 2026 |
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| CAT results | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Personal Interaction Dates for Phase 3 Admission [PGP BL] | Dec 20, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025 |
| Objection Management Window CAT 2025 [MBA/PGDM] | Dec 08, 2025 - Dec 10, 2025 |
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Class Commences for Session [PGP BL] | Apr 01, 2026 |
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Personal Interaction Dates for Phase 3 Admission [PGP BL] | Dec 20, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025 |
| Objection Management Window CAT 2025 [MBA/PGDM] | Dec 08, 2025 - Dec 10, 2025 |
| Admission Timeline [PGP BL] | Jun 12, 2025 - Nov 20, 2025 |
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According to the latest available placement reports of 2024, The median package reported is 27 Lakhs.Check IIM Kozhikode Placement
Based on the latest NIRF Reports 2024 of IIM Kozhikode, about 99% of the PGP BLstudents were placed during the placement drive. The median package reported was 27 Lakhs.Before this, the median package reported was 27 Lakhs.
| Yearly Placement Package Comparison | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Particulars | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Median Package | ₹27.00 Lakhs | ₹27.00 Lakhs | ₹26.50 Lakhs |
| Yearly Students Placed | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Particulars | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Student Admitted | 547 | 562 | 548 |
| Students Placed | 547 | 559 | 546 |
According to Collegedunia Ranking 2025, IIM Kozhikode ranks 8 out of 372 colleges in India for its PGP BL Business Leadership program.
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The post graduate program (PGP) in Business Leadership (BL) of IIM Kozhikode is a
One year
Full time
Residential program
It has been initiated from 16 December,2019. The admission process of the same has been conducted by the best officials. The program has seen a batch of students with diverse backgrounds. Almost 50% of the seats are reserved for women.
Eligibility-
To be eligible for the IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL, the applicants must have:
50% in their graduation/post-graduation/CA
three years of relevant work experience post-graduation
a GMAT/GRE/CAT score from the previous three years
Features-
The one-year post-graduate programme in business leadership encourages its students to learn critical thinking, business skills and leadership values through its course. Some major reasons why you should consider this course are:
Developing leadership skills
Excellent placement opportunities
Receiving practical guidance
Diverse knowledge
Strong alumni base
Fees-
IIM Kozhikode 1 year PGP Business Leadership program fee is Rs. 22,50,000. This fee includes program delivery, books and instruction material, in-campus hostel accommodation, and access to all in-campus facilities such as the library.
IIM Kozhikode has a holistic approach to select candidates for its various management courses. PGPBL at IIM Kozhikode is a new course in the 1 year MBA category, due to this reason it is not as rigid towards the minimum CAT/GRE/GMAT requirement for student selection. But you are expected to put effort into your application at the same time.
This program has a very detailed application. With decent scores and in-depth application you can expect to crack the first stage of the admission process. But the program is attracting positive attention, so you can expect a rigid percentile requirement in the coming years.
I would recommend you apply for PGPBL at IIM Kozhikode and experience the rich selection process first-hand.
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