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,

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

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

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.

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

Admissions to the different courses of IIM Kozhikode will depend on entrance exam scores such as  CAT, GATE, UGC NET, etc. or EMAT for EMBA. But it is difficult to say whether getting into IIM Kozhikode is tough or easy and will depend on the:

• Candidate's level of preparation
• Competition
• Available seat

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

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 Programm

IIM Kozhikode Executive MBA admission requires every candidates to have a minimum work experience of 3 years or 1095 days.

However, IIM Kozhikode willl only consider work experience gained after graduation of the candidate.

Work experience gained during or before graduation will not be considered for

The IIM Kozhikode Executive MBA admissions for the academic year 2026 have not opened yet, and the deadlines will be revealed later.