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Estd. 1996

IIM Kozhikode Rankings
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IIM Kozhikode is a prominent name in higher education, frequently ranked by popular rankings bodies under distinguished categories. According to the QS World University Rankings 2026, it secured the #151-160 rank under the 'Executive MBA' category.

IIM Kozhikode Ranking

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IIM Kozhikode Ranking Highlights 2026
IIM Kozhikode NIRF Ranking 2025
IIM Kozhikode Business Today Ranking 2024
IIM Kozhikode The Week Ranking 2025
IIM Kozhikode Times Ranking 2025
IIM Kozhikode QS World University Rankings 2026
IIM Kozhikode Course Ranking
IIM Kozhikode Student Reviews
IIM Kozhikode Ranking FAQs

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IIM Kozhikode Ranking Highlights 2026

One of India’s top schools is IIM Kozhikode. Numerous national ranking agencies have continuously recognised it as one of the best institutes. According to the QS World University Rankings 2026, the institute has been awarded #151-160 rank in the Executive MBA category. The institute is a top-ranked institute because of its equipped infrastructure and well-educated faculty. Check the article given below to know details around IIM Kozhikode rankings.

Rank publisher & CategoryRank

Executive MBA/PGDM

QS World University Rankings, 2026

#151-160

Best among QS World University Rankings ranked colleges in Kerala in 2026->

MBA/PGDM

NIRF, 2025

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Kerala in 2025->

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Q: What is your opinion on IIM Kozhikode and how does it compare to other top business schools in India?

IIM Kozhikode is ranked 3rd among the top Business School of India according to the National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF 2025).

According to me the institute provides great value for money with the course fees of its flagship PGP/ MBA programme being INR 14 Lakhs - INR 22.5 Lakhs. While its placements regularly sees average and median packages of INR 28.18 LPA and INR 27.5 LPA, respectively (in 2025).

Compared to other Business schools it may comparatively have lesser specialisations to choose from but makes up in quality and focus alongside other metrics including infrastructure, faculty, opportunities, placements, exposure, etc.

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Q: What is life like at IIM Kozhikode? What sets it apart from other IIMs in terms of placements, academics, or extracurricular activities?

While compared to other IIMs, IIM Kozhikode is ranked 3rd among all Management institutes of India with 2 IIMs above it and 18 IIMs below it (NIRF 2025). While in terms of placements, academics, extracurricular activities, etc. the following are the stand out features:

IIM Kozhikode	Other IIMs
Academics
4 specialisations or elective clusters	6 to 8 specialisations or elective clusters
Placements
INR 28.18 LPA	INR 15 LPA - INR 35 LPA
Extracurricular Activities
8+ Student-Run Clubs	Depends on the IIM

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Q: What is the difference between qualifying CAT cut off and final CAT cut off?

Qualifying CAT cut off percentiles of an IIM is the minimum percentile (sectional as well as overall) required by candidates to be eligible for the Written Ability Test (What) and Personal Interview PI round. These are only eligibility score and not the score for selection. The final CAT cut off percentiles are the scores on the basis of which a candidate is actually selected for the What-PI round. The qualifying CAT cut offs are released publically before the CAT exam and result as a part of selection criteria for the MBA/PGP batch of that year. The qualifying cut offs for CAT are release category wise - General, NC/OBC. General-EWS, SC/ST, PwD. The qualifying cut offs percentiles of General category candidate is higher than then rest. The final CAT cut offs are not released publically. The cut offs are estimate on the basis of candidate's selection for What-PI. The final CAT cut offs for General category candidate is also higher than then rest.

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IIM Kozhikode NIRF Ranking 2025

According to the rankings from NIRF, IIM Kozhikode outperformed various other institutes, securing a higher position for its achievements in Teaching, Graduation Success Rates, Research, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment. IIM Kozhikode's rankings in 'Management' category have shown stability in trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2025, IIM Kozhikode's rank is #3, the same as last year's rank in the 'Management' category by the NIRF ranking.

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Category	2023	2024	2025
MBA/PGDM	3	3	3

IIM Kozhikode vs Other Colleges: NIRF Ranking Comparison

According to the NIRF ranking 2025, IIM Kozhikode received #3 rank in the 'Management' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as IIT Delhi, and IIM Lucknow for NIRF rankings under the 'Management' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of Tezpur University with other top institutes:

IIM Kozhikode vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2025
College Name	Management 2025
IIM Kozhikode	3
IIM Ahmedabad	1
IIM Bangalore	2
IIT Delhi	4
IIM Lucknow	5

Similar ranked MBA/PGDM colleges by NIRF

MBA/PGDM

College	Ranking
IIM Ahmedabad Compare	1
IIM Bangalore Compare	2
IIM Kozhikode	3
DMS IIT Delhi Compare	4
IIM Lucknow Compare	5
IIM Mumbai Compare	6
IIM Calcutta Compare	7

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Business Today Ranking 2024

Category	2023	2024
Executive MBA/PGDM	9	9
MBA/PGDM	– / –	4

IIM Kozhikode
The Week Ranking 2025

Category	2025
MBA/PGDM	4

IIM Kozhikode Ranking
The Week Ranking Comparison

Similar ranked MBA/PGDM colleges by The Week

MBA/PGDM

College	Ranking
IIM Ahmedabad Compare	1
IIM Bangalore Compare	2
XLRI Jamshedpur Compare	3
IIM Kozhikode	4
IIM Lucknow - Indian Institute of Management (Noida Campus)	5
SPJIMR Compare	6
FMS Delhi Compare	7

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IIM Kozhikode Times Ranking 2025

Based on the rankings from Times, IIM Kozhikode outperformed numerous other institutes, securing a higher position, indicating that the institute is considered to be doing better in various factors evaluated by the Times ranking system.

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IIM Kozhikode vs Other Colleges: Times Ranking Comparison

IIM Kozhikode secured #1 rank in the 'Management Institutes' category of Times 2025 rankings. Its status is comparable to top institutions such as SP Jain (SPJIMR) and SIBM Pune. Check out how IIM Kozhikode compares to other top-ranked universities year by year.

IIM Kozhikode vs Other Institutes: Times Ranking 2025
College Name	Management Institutes 2025
IIM Kozhikode	1
SP Jain (SPJIMR)	2
SIBM Pune	3

IIM Kozhikode QS World University Rankings 2026

Based on the rankings from QS World University Rankings, IIM Kozhikode outperformed numerous other institutes, securing a higher position, indicating that the institute is considered to be doing better in various factors evaluated by the QS World University Rankings system.

Discover the latest rankings and categories provided by other ranking bodies listed below.

Category	2026
Executive MBA/PGDM	151-160

IIM Kozhikode vs Other Colleges: QS World University Rankings Comparison

IIM Kozhikode secured #151-160 rank in the 'Executive MBA' category of QS World University Rankings 2026 rankings. Its status is comparable to top institutions such as IIM Indore - Indian Institute of Management - Mumbai Campus and IMT Ghaziabad. Check out how IIM Kozhikode compares to other top-ranked universities year by year.

IIM Kozhikode vs Other Institutes: QS World University Rankings 2026
College Name	Executive MBA 2026
IIM Kozhikode	151-160
IIM Bangalore	64
ISB Mohali - Indian School of Business	111-120
IIM Indore - Indian Institute of Management - Mumbai Campus	161-170
IMT Ghaziabad	191-200

Similar ranked Executive MBA/PGDM colleges by QS World University Rankings

Executive MBA/PGDM

College	Ranking
IIM Bangalore Compare	64
ISB Mohali	111
IIM Kozhikode	151
IIM Indore Mumbai Campus	161
IIM Ranchi Compare	201

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Executive MBA/PGDM

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Post Graduate Program in Liberal Studies and Management (PGP-LSM) - Batch of 2027

4.8

4.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

This is a course worth exploring.

Placements: The placement process is long, lasting a couple of months, but the placement rate is 100% at IIM Kozhikode. Placements are combined for all courses. The highest CTC offered for the 2024 batch was 72 LPA, and the average was 28 LPA. Top recruiting companies include Accenture, American Express, Deloitte, Wipro, Diageo, BNY, and Standard Chartered, among others. Internships also have 100% offers. The top role for LSM is in sales and marketing, with students also getting offers in finance, consulting, operations, analytics, and more.

Infrastructure: Students have 24/7 access to both the library and Wi-Fi. This is a fully residential program, with students residing on campus for two years. There are different food options both inside and outside the campus. The campus has great sports facilities. It includes a swimming pool, badminton court, basketball court, and squash court.

Faculty: LSM is a very engaging course with many meaningful discussions in class. Certain courses are so intellectually stimulating that 75 minutes pass by without notice. All faculty members are highly qualified, and exams are concept-based.

Other: IIM Kozhikode is the only college offering an MBA in Liberal Studies, giving a completely new perspective on management. This course is best for students who want something different from academically heavy MBA programs. Campus life is also very fun.

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025Read More

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Post Graduate Program in Liberal Studies and Management (PGP-LSM) - Batch of 2024

4.0

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

Good college with the best facilities.

Placements: I am a student from IIM. The percentage of students who were placed in our course is 83%. The highest package offered from our campus recruitment to our course is 39 lakhs, the lowest package offered for our courses is 7 to 10 lakhs per annum and the average package offered is 13 lakhs. The percentage of students who got internships is 89%, even if I got a research intern on our campus with a stipend. Roles offered in our course are Research Analyst, assistant, etc. Recruiting companies are Wipro, IBM, Infosys and Amazon, etc.

Infrastructure: The teachers are extremely qualified, though some have a hard time communicating with students. The courses are updated and useful and semester exams are hard but grading is relatively easy, so manageable. The majority of the courses are passable, whereas some courses have very young and enthusiastic faculty members.great exposure to research to Ph.D. students.

Faculty: The overall facilities and infrastructure available for our department are good. Our institute infrastructure with library lecture halls and each department building is top-notch and better than most private colleges and older institutions. Hostels are also pretty luxurious, with Japanese architecture and radiant cooling. The mess food is actually pretty tolerable, with a special dinner served once a month having more varieties. The food is balanced and occasionally has fruits and sweets.

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2024Read More

Anonymous

Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) - Batch of 2024

4.8

5.0Placements4.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

Joyful journey of IIM Kozhikode .

Placements: At IIM Kozhikode, placements for students start in their final year. There are about 125 companies that are participating in campus drives, some of which are consulting giants like BCG, Brains, Accenture and leading companies of BFSI (Goldman Sachs, Citibank), FMCG (Nestled, HUL) and IT (Microsoft, Amazon), etc.; they visit frequently; the highest package offered last year was 65 LPA, and the average is 28 LPA. The summer internship programme is an integral part of the curriculum, in which many companies come and give internships. Almost all students get good internships. Deloitte provides most internships.

Infrastructure: Institute and city connectivity are poor. The weather is humid most days. The institute invites famous personalities, like Philip Kotlar, to deliver talks on marketing. Ankit Tiwari and Kimar Varun are also invited. Books and course packs are included in the package and provided by the college. All classrooms have AC, Wi-Fi and auditorium seating that is comfortable. The campus has serval badminton, basketball, table tennis and squash court. There is a 25-meter swimming pool, 1 football court, 11 volleyball courts and a few cricket nets. A common gym is there for students. In hostels, single, double and triple-occupancy rooms are available with AC and attached washrooms. I am from Maharashtra and find it difficult in terms of food habits .

Faculty: Teachers at IIM have a lot of years of experience, are the highest education degree holders and have amazing subject knowledge. IIM is the best institute for management in India; no doubt, its curriculum is fully aligned with industries and the latest technologies. They simply create entrepreneurs rather than employees. Semesters are based on quizzes and case studies but there is a lot of pressure because exams are very difficult .

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2024Read More

Anonymous

Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) - Batch of 2023

3.8

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty3.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

The college has great faculty and placement opportunities for the students.

Placements: At IIMK, all the courses offered students placement opportunities. Around 70% of the students in the CSE course get placed at this college. The average package offered to our course students was between 5-6 LPA. Top recruiters at the college were IBM, Accenture, KPMG, Deloitte, Walmart, etc.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of IIMK was well maintained and developed. Facilities offered to our course students were good enough. For the students' academics and knowledge development, various modern facilities such as the library, computer labs, Wi-Fi, projectors, etc. were provided here in the college. Hostel facility was available for the students. All the facilities of the college were of good quality. Multiple sports facilities were available in the college for the students.

Faculty: IIMK had both guest and permanent faculty for our course. Yes, the teachers of the college were helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. All the teachers were supportive to the students, helping them in gaining the best quality knowledge and giving proper guidance to the students. The course curriculum followed here in the college was relevant and made the students industry-ready. Semester exams were not hard to pass.

Reviewed on 31 May 2024Read More

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MBA for Working Executives - Batch of 2023

Offered by IIM Kozhikode - Indian Institute of Management - Kochi Campus

4.2

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

MBA from one of the top business schools.

Placements: IIMs are among the most prestigious and renowned colleges for management courses. At our college, approximately 60–70% of the students get successfully placed. The average package offered here was 6–9 LPA. The top recruiters at this college were Amazon, Myntra, Goldman Sachs, KPMG, Accenture, etc.

Infrastructure: IIMK has a wide campus with modern facilities for the interactive learning of students. Wi-Fi, labs, library, canteen, hostel, sports, medical, etc., facilities were available for the students. The quality of the offered facilities was good. The quality of the hostel facilities was also good enough.

Faculty: Teachers at IIMK for the MBA program were well qualified and knowledgeable. The quality of the teaching offered at our college was good. The professors at the college were supportive and helpful to the students. Both permanent and guest faculty were available at the college. The course curriculum of the college was relevant. Semester exams at the college were not that tough to pass.

Reviewed on 11 May 2024Read More

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Executive Post Graduate Program in Management (EPGP) - Batch of 2024

4.8

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

IIMK campus with all fun and learning.

Placements: The placements in almost every IIM are good, and the same is true for my college, IIM Kozhikode. Almost everyone will get placed, and the companies that attend our college are finance-based e-commerce and finance management companies. The highest package in our college was around 85 LPA, and the median, that is, the average package, is around 25 LPA to 30 LPA, depending on the year. The roles offered are mostly financial manager or CEO, if luck favors you.

Infrastructure: The course is well-designed and makes us ready for industry implementation, which is a very good part that attracts many students towards IIM. The hostel and many other things on the campus are maintained up to the mark, and they are well-designed for the comfort of on-campus students. The campus is fully equipped with Wi-Fi routers and has good AC classrooms. The quality of food available in the mess is very good and hygienic. I literally enjoyed my 2 years' stay on campus.

Faculty: The faculty here are highly educated and have good knowledge of the subject, but they don't interact with the students like many faculty members of B.Tech. or B.Com. do. They give only less time for students to interact and leave the class after taking their class. The semester exams and other exams are set at a good frequency, and there will be only limited exams throughout the semester. The difficulty level of the semester would not be that high; one could easily score with proper preparation.

Other: I took this course after completing my CA for better job opportunities and tried hard to get into IIM. The improvements that are needed to the course are nothing; the course is perfectly designed and suitable for all kinds of students. There are many extracurricular activities at the college. The college has clubs, departments, all sports facilities, medical facilities, shopping facilities, and many more on the campus itself. The events and festivals are the best part of any college, and the same is true for IIMK.

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2024Read More

IIM Kozhikode Ranking FAQs

Candidates can check the IIM Kozhikode Ranking FAQs below:

Q: What is the rank of IIM Kozhikode in the world?

IIM Kozhikode is one of the top-ranked colleges present in India. IM Kozhikode ranking 2023 in QS is 251-300 under the WUR Ranking By Subject 2023 category. IIM Kozhikode Financial Times Ranking 2023 is 72. This is the first time that Financial Times has ranked this college.

Q: IIM Kozhikode has been ranked 72 by which ranking body?

For the first time, the Financial Times has featured IIM Kozhikode in its list of top 100 Business Schools. The college is ranked 72 by the Financial Times under the Executive Education - Open Programmes category.

Q: Is MBA from IIM Kozhikode good?

Yes, an MBA from IIM Kozhikode is good. For the MBA, NIRF has given IIM Kozhikode third position for 2023. The NIRF report submitted by IIM Kozhikode clearly gives students an idea about the number of students graduating at the minimum stipulated time, the total number of students enrolled in 2022, and others.

Q: What is the IIM Kozhikode ranking by NIRF?

For the first time, IIM Kozhikode is ranked 151-300 under the NIRF Innovation Ranking (previously ARIIA) category. IIM Kozhikode is ranked three by NIRF 2023 under the Management category.

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How can I prepare for admission at IIM Kozhikode?

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Since IIM Kozhikode admission is totally entrance based and there is no direct admission allwed at IIM Kozhikode. The admission preparation starts with preparing for the relevant entrance exam. The first step would be to check the last year cutoff of their respective entrance exam. The next step wou

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What are the steps to apply for admission at IIM Kozhikode?

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Candidates can apply for IIM Kozhikode admission by going to the official government website of their respective entrance exams. The next step is to register on the official website with all the correct details. Candidates must pay the fees and download the application after registration as it will

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Can I get admission in IIM Kozhikode without CAT?

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To get admission in Indian institute of Management Kozhikode CAT is mandatory for admission in PGP programme. But on other programmes, such as EPGP the college considers EMAT, GMAT or GRE scores. There is no direct admission available at IIM Kozhikode. Hence, a valid entrance exam score is mandatory

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Who is eligible for EMBA at IIM Kozhikode?

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For admission in EMBA course at IIM Kozhikode, aspirants must hold a bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate. Further, candidates who do not have any UG degree must pass CA/ICWA/CS with minimum 50% aggregate in order to apply for the programme. Apart from this, students are granted admission b

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What are the documents required for admission at IIM Kozhikode?

Answered 5 months ago

Candidates must keep the below enlisted documents ready for admission at Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode: