Top 7 tips to ace EMAT Interview
Planning to take admission to the EPGP programme of IIM Kozhikode? Here are the top 7 tips to ace the personal interview. Check the list of important points that candidates must know before appearing for the interview.
EMAT 2025 Phase 1interview round will be conducted tentatively in second week of October 2024. Candidates who will fill in the EMAT application form for IIM Kozhikode’s Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP) must check the top 7 tips to ace the interview. Executive PGP programme is offered to working professionals/ managers who have extensive work experience. Candidates will be granted admission on the basis of their score in EMAT 2025 exam and performance in a personal interview. Each component of the EMAT admission process must be treated with the utmost importance. Read this complete article to know the important points for a personal interview.
Top 7 Tips to Ace EMAT 2025 Interview
Have a good understanding of the programme
Before appearing for the interview, it is always best to know about the programme by looking at the institute's prospectus/ official website to know about the curriculum and course objective. Gathering such information will help in showcasing the candidate’s interest in the programme. Knowing about the programme will also help in framing the motivation for enrolling in the chosen programme. Aspirants are also advised to read the latest news, development and research in the field.
Articulate your career goals
Aspirants must clearly and concisely be able to explain what they hope to achieve in their career with the help of the EPGP programme of IIM Kozhikode. Also, candidates must be able to explain the reason for their interest in this path and how they will be successful. While expressing career goals one must show excitement. Non-verbal cues play an important role in demonstrating one’s confidence and interest.
Treat it like a job interview
Treat this admission interview as similar to a job interview be it virtual or face to face. Candidates must wear professional attire and keep a copy of their resume ready in hand (in case of an offline interview) or on a desktop (in case of an online/virtual interview). The interview can be similar to that of a job interview in terms of questions asked such as - ‘Tell me about yourself” this is a great opportunity to display the experience and how is one a good fit for the B-School. These questions seem easy however, candidates must scale the important points and the interviewer must know.
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Know your strengths and weaknesses
Being a working professional, admission to the EPGP programme will demand to thrive in an academic environment. Candidates must ensure to be aware of their weaknesses and know how to overcome them. One must quote the strengths and weaknesses from their years of experience.
Prepare questions for the interviewers
At the end of the interview, aspirants must ensure to put insightful questions to the interviewer. This kind of preparation will demonstrate one’s genuine interest in learning about the institute or programme. If candidates know the name of the interviewer ahead of time, do the research by searching for him/her on the LinkedIn profile and tailor the questions accordingly.
Stay Unique and grounded
Approach the interview as a conversation. Demonstrate your strengths and what makes you unique among other interviewers. Share the story with great enthusiasm while keeping the general tone calm. Come out to be the grounded and thoughtful candidate instead of boasting about the things that never happened. Make the interviewer feel that the B-school is the first choice. Don’t tell the interviewer what you think they want to hear, instead show what you can bring to the B-school. Highlight the work experience that is not common such as knowing multiple languages and social work.
Identify your key selling points and supporting stories
Candidates must include the key selling points to offer to the interviewer. List the key selling points such as soft skills along with the set of examples to illustrate it clearly. Examples should relate to your strengths and how you can contribute to the B-school at the same time. Candidates must keep in mind the curriculum that includes behavioural examples. Don’t sound rehearsed and take control of the interview.
IIM Kozhikode accepts the scores of entrance exams like CAT, GMAT, GRE, UGC NET, CSIR NET, and GATE for PhD admission. Apart from this, the institute conducts the IIMB Test for candidates who have not appeared for any of these tests. Candidates can apply for the following specialisations under PhD course at IIM Kozhikode:
Economics
Finance, Accounting & Control
Humanities and Liberal Arts in Management
Information Systems
Marketing Management
Organizational Behaviour & Human Resources
Quantitative Methods & Operations Management
Strategic Management
Yes, the aspirants of EPGP need to obtain a valid score in Executive Management Aptitude Test (EMAT) conducted by IIM Kozhikode in the online mode. This is a mandatory exam to qualify for EPGP in order to secure a seat at IIM Kozhikode. The EMAT is conducted to evaluate the basic logical, numerical, and verbal ability of applicants. In order to get shortlisted for the next selection rounds, candidates must get a minimum cut-off weightage as per the following table:
| Category | EMAT Cutoff (Weightage) |
|---|---|
| General | 25% (10 out of Maximum 40 marks) |
| OBC (NC), EWS, Women & SC | 20% (8 out of Maximum 40 marks) |
| ST & PwD | 18% (7 out of Maximum 40 marks) |
To know the detailed information around Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode course admissions for E-MBA/ EPGP course, click here.
Other Important Points for the D-Day
- Arrive for the exam and interview one hour prior to the commencement
- Do not try to trick the interviewer
- Stay happy and positive and demonstrate a good personality
- Avoid usage of jargon during the interview
- Keep the copy of the resume ready
- Treat other interviewees with respect
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Under the QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2026 category, The different IIM Kozhikode QS world ranking for its courses such as PGP, EPGP, Finance, PGP BL, EPGP Kochi, Business and Management Studies, etc. is as shown here:
| Category | Ranking (Global) | Ranking (Asia) |
|---|---|---|
| QS Masters in Management Rankings (PGP) | 141-150 | 12 |
QS Executive MBA Rankings (EPGP) | - | - |
QS Business Master's Rankings: Finance | 201+ | 12 |
QS Global MBA Rankings – PGP BL | 201-250 | 30 |
QS Online MBA World Ranking (EPGP Kochi) | 53 | 1 |
QS World University Ranking by Subject : Business and Management Studies | - | - |
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IIM Kozhikode application fees may change depending on the programme/ specialisation. The application fees for some courses is as below:
| Course | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| PGP- BL | INR 3,000 |
| PhD | INR 1,000 (INR 2,000 in case candidates opt for IIMB Test) |
| PhD in Management (Practice Track) | INR 1,500 |
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Students have to submit some documents during IIM Kozhikode admission and application. The general list is as below:
- Scanned copies of Class 10 & Class 12 certificates mark sheets
- Scanned copy of Bachelor's degree certificate & mark sheet
- Scanned copy of Master's degree certificate & mark sheet
- Copy of
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Yes, it is difficult to get admission in IIM Kozhikode. With it being one of the top IIMs, the admission chances are very slim. Only those who clear the high cutoff can get a seat in flagship PGP programme. The selection rate is said to be one in hundred. Students have to clear not only the cutoff,
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Students have to meet the IIMK course eligibility to get admission. The eligibility requirements may change depending on the programme and specialisation. The common eligibility is as below:
- IIM Kozhikode UG eligibility – Class 12 with relevant subjects
- IIM Kozhikode PG eligibility – UG degree in rele
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To get admission in IIM Kozhikode, students have to check the eligibility first. Eligible students can then apply online. The institute selects students on an entrance basis. Students have to clear the selection rounds, such as WAT/ PI. Selected students have to report for verification of documents
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Students may get admission in IIM Kozhikode with 95 percentile in CAT. But this is not enough to get a seat. The admission chances also depend on student's overall profile. This includes academic scores + performance in the selection rounds. Students can check the cutoff trends to know better.
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The documents needed during the IIM Kozhikode admissions is as shown here:
Scanned copies of Class 10 & Class 12 certificates marksheets
Scanned copy of Bachelor's degree certificate & marksheet (PG courses)
Scanned copy of Master's degree certificate & marksheet (PhD courses)
Copy of relevant entrance
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Yes, the aspirants of EPGP need to obtain a valid score in Executive Management Aptitude Test (EMAT) conducted by IIM Kozhikode in the online mode. This is a mandatory exam to qualify for EPGP in order to secure a seat at IIM Kozhikode. The EMAT is conducted to evaluate the basic logical, numerical, and verbal ability of applicants. In order to get shortlisted for the next selection rounds, candidates must get a minimum cut-off weightage as per the following table:
EWS, Women & SC
To know the detailed information around Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode course admissions for E-MBA/ EPGP course, click here.