Diploma in Management 

at IIM Kozhikode, Kozhikode

The placements are good at IIM Kozhikode. The institute has recently concluded the placements for its PGP batch 2025 along with the third batches of PGP- Finance (PGP-F) and PGP Liberal Studies and Management (PGP-LSM). The key highlights of IIM Kozhikode placements for the Class of 2024 and 2025 are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)	Placement Statistics (2025)
Highest package	INR 72.02 LPA	INR 81 LPA
Median package	INR 27 LPA	INR 28.18 LPA
Mean package	INR 28.05 LPA	INR 27.5 LPA
Total recruiters	156	169

The key highlights of IIM Kozhikode PGP BL placements for the Class of 2024 and 2025 are presented below:

Particulars	PGP BL Placement Statistics (2024)	PGP BL Placement Statistics (2025)
Highest package	INR 46.35 LPA	INR 36.45 LPA
Average package	INR 27.11 LPA	INR 25.19 LPA
Median package	INR 24.96 LPA	INR 24.76 LPA
Recruiters visited	52	56

IIM Kozhikode is a well-ranked college and has received recognition from national and international bodies such as:

• 3rd in Management by NIRF 2025
• 4th according to Fortune India B School Ranking
• 1st in India according to Times B School Ranking
• 3rd in India by Careers 360 Ranking
• 5th for one year Programmes (PGP BL) by Business Today B School Ranking 

Yes, IIM Kozhikode is a government institution as:

• It was formed as the result of a join collaboration between the Government of India and Kerala State Government in 1996.
• The college has received recognitions and accreditation from various national and international organisations

As such students will find a college that is up to date with the latest government regulations.

Candidates with 95 percentile or above have a high chance of selection. However, it will depend upon the cutoff marks. In order to get into IIM you need to crack CAT and as per the previous year trends the final round cutoff was 97. Candidates who meet the cutoff trends are offered admission to IIM Kozhikode MBA course. Aspirants must perform well in the CAT exam in order to get admission in IIM Kozhikode.

IIM Kozhikode provides a list of scholarships to its students to help them financially. The institute more than 10 different scholarship schemes. Moreover, IIMK Merit Scholarship is awarded to PGP-I and PGP-II students based on their performance during one academic year, as determined by their CGPA. IIM Kozhikode also provides IIMK Need Based Financial Assistance (NBFA) for the students.

IIM Kozhikode has concluded the summer placements of the batch 2024 with good internship opportunities. The highest stipend offered stood at INR 7 lakh per month, whereas the average stipend offered stood at INR 2.68 lakh per month. The key highlights of IIM Kozhikode summer placements for the batch 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:

Particular	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest stipend	INR 7 lakh	INR 7 lakh
Average Stipend	INR 2.63 lakh	INR 2.68 lakh
Median Stipend	INR 2.50 lakh	INR 2.6 lakh
Total recruiters	142	147

Yes, pursing a PGP in Finance from IIM Kozhikode is worth in terms of placements. The key highlights of IIM Kozhikode placements for the PGM Class of 2025 are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2025)
Highest package	INR 81 LPA
Median package	INR 27.5 LPA
Mean package	INR 28.18 LPA
Total students participated	561
Total recruiters	169
Major recruiting domains	Consulting, Finance

Yes at IIM Kozhikode, CAT is a mandatory test to get you into the flagship programme of PGP. Academic eligibility also requires candidates to have 60 percent in class 12th and 50-60 percent in graduation. GMAT or GRE might be accepted in lieu of GMAT in some of the specialised PGPs. Offering is based on CAT, WAT, you and PI scores.

IIM Kozhikode is famous for its flagship PGP programme as well as for being: 

• Ranked 3rd under the 'Management' category by the NIRF 2025 Rankings.
• Accredited by Association of AMBA, and EQUIS. 

The institution is known for being one of the top institutes for Management courses in India and internationally.