IIM Kozhikode CAT Cut Off
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IIM Kozhikode CAT Cut Off is usually around 98 to 99 percentile for MBA admission. The institute shortlists candidates for PI round who score in the same range. Check below IIM Kozhikode CAT Cut Off (previous and expected).
IIM Kozhikode CAT cut offs
IIM Kozhikode CAT Cut Off 2027 will be released at the time of PI shortlisting for PGP 2027-2029. The cut off for this institute is usually around 98 to 99 percentile for General category. For Reserved categories, the IIM Kozhikode CAT cut offs are in the range of 80-88 percentile. IIM Kozhikode PGP cut offs are different for male, female, engineering and non-engineering candidates.
IIM Kozhikode is one of the top ranked IIMs in India. It has been ranked No.3 in the NIRF ranking 2025. Admission criteria and selection process is quite stringent. It is not only the CAT cut off that matters, but also candidate’s profile and work experience. CAT 2026 exam will be conducted on November 29, 2026. The CAT result 2026 will be announced in the third week of December 2026. IIM Kozhikode PI shortlist 2027 will be released in the first week of January 2027.
- IIM Kozhikode CAT Cut Off (Expected)
- IIM Kozhikode CAT Cut Off (Previous)
- IIM Kozhikode Selection Criteria: PI Shortlisting
IIM Kozhikode CAT Cut Off (Expected)
Check the below table for expected IIM Kozhikode CAT cut offs for admission 2027 batch. The CAT cut offs will be different for different categories of candidates.
| Category |
General |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Male |
99.7 |
88 |
83 |
98 |
| Non-Engineering Male |
99 |
84 |
80 |
97 |
| Engineering Female |
98 |
83 |
80 |
95 |
| Non-Engineering Female |
96 |
75 |
73 |
93 |
The abovementioned CAT cut offs are estimation and should be seen as reference. The actual IIM Kozhikode CAT Cut Off 2027 can be different.
Real prep plan shared by CAT toppers who scored 99.9+ to 100 percentile:
- 2025 CAT Topper Anmol Gupta (99.96%): Solved 5 DILR sets in under 35 mins.
- 2024 CAT Topper Vagish Nangia (100%): Mastered VARC using a 7-8 min RC drill and prioritised sectional mocks.
- 2025 CAT Topper Pranshav Shah (99.80%): Followed daily timed routine of 4 RCs, 4 DILR sets, 30-40 Quant questions.
IIM Kozhikode CAT Cut Off (Previous)
Check the below table for the qualifying CAT cut off percentiles for IIM Kozhikode PGP admission 2026. The qualifying cut offs for 2027 admission are expected to be the same. The institute will release IIM Kozhikode CAT Cut Off 2027 along with admission criteria document soon.
| Category |
Overall percentile |
VARC |
DILR |
Quantitative Aptitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General |
85 |
75 |
75 |
75 |
| NC-OBC/EWS |
75 |
65 |
65 |
65 |
| SC |
65 |
55 |
55 |
55 |
| ST/PwD |
55 |
45 |
45 |
45 |
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IIM Kozhikode Selection Criteria: PI Shortlisting
Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of not only CAT score but also their academic profile. Check below the expected PI shortlisting weightage.
| Component |
Weight |
|---|---|
| CAT score |
50% |
| Class 10 score |
15% |
| Class 12 score |
20% |
| Gender/Academic Diversity |
10% and 5% |
| Work Experience |
5% |
| Total |
100% |
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