IIM Kozhikode Selection Criteria 2026-2028: PI Shortlist Calls Out, Check Status and CAT 2025 Cut Offs
IIM Kozhikode admission criteria for 2026-2028 PGP - The institute has released the PI calls. Check here link to apply, selection process, eligibility criteria and other parameters for IIMK admission.
IIM Kozhikode selection criteria 2026-2028 included shortlisting of candidates on the basis of CAT cut offs, academic record, WAT and PI. The institute has today released the PI calls for PGP 2026. Candidates who had selected IIM Kozhikode in the CAT 2025 application form can check their PI shortlist status.
The qualifying CAT cut off percentile for IIM Kozhikode admission is 85 (General category). For the final selection of candidates for IIM Kozhikode's PGP programme, the weightage of CAT score is 35 points whereas the weightage of WAT-PI is 55 points. Resume score has 10 points.
IIM Kozhikode conducted the CAT exam on November 30, 2025. The CAT 2025 result was announced on December 24, 2025. Those who meet the IIM Kozhikode cut off 2026 will be shortlisted for the PI round. Read below, previous year's IIM Kozhikode selection criteria.
- IIM Kozhikode Selection Criteria and Admission Process 2026
- IIM Kozhikode PI Shortlist 2026-2028: How to Apply?
- IIM Kozhikode Cut Off 2026
- IIM Kozhikode Selection Criteria 2026: Shortlisting for PI
- IIM Kozhikode Admission Criteria: Final Selection 2026
- Selection and Admission Criteria of all IIMs
IIM Kozhikode Selection Criteria and Admission Process 2026
IIM Kozhikode’s admission process for the flagship PGP course is divided into three stages.
Stage 1: Registration of candidates basis CAT score
Stage 2: Shortlisting for PI
Stage 3: Final selection for admission
IIM Kozhikode PI Shortlist 2026-2028: How to Apply?
Candidates will have to follow the process given below to fill the PI shortlist form:
- Go to IIM Kozhikode website
- Click on PGP admission 2026-2028
- Go to selection criteria and click on 'Register Stage 1'
- Enter registered mobile number
- Type in verification code and click on 'register'
- Once the form opens, fill the relevant fields with information
- Click on submit to complete the process
IIM Kozhikode Cut Off 2026
IIM Kozhikode CAT cut off is the same as last year. Given below are the CAT cut offs for all categories. These are overall qualifying IIM Kozhikode CAT cut offs. Final cut offs will be higher.
| Category |
CAT percentile |
IIM Kozhikode sectional cut off (percentile) |
SSC/ class 10 percentage |
HSC/ class 12 percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General |
85 |
75 |
60 |
60 |
| NC-OBC/EWS |
75 |
65 |
60 |
60 |
| SC |
65 |
55 |
55 |
55 |
| ST/PwD |
55 |
45 |
55 |
55 |
Candidates who opted for IIM Kozhikode in the CAT 2025 application form and meet the final CAT cut off, will be shortlisted for the WAT-PI round and will have to register for WAT-PI round at the official website. Only those who will complete the online registration process for IIM Kozhikode within the given deadline, post the CAT result 2025 declaration, will be considered for PI and WAT.
IIM Kozhikode Selection Criteria 2026: Shortlisting for PI
Candidates were shortlisted for IIM Kozhikode PI based on the following parameters and weightage allotted:
| Component |
Weight |
|---|---|
| *CAT 2025 Score |
50% |
| Class 10 score |
15% |
| Class 12 score |
20% |
| Gender/Academic Diversity |
10% and 5% |
| Work Experience |
5% |
| Total |
100% |
*Scaled scores from the three sections (with equal weightages) of CAT 2025 will ne considered for the computation of the CAT Index Score.
IIM Kozhikode Admission Criteria: Final Selection 2026
Candidates will be evaluated for final selection based on their performance, academic efforts and disposition, general awareness and social disposition, attitude, personality and communication and the quality of work experience. Check the parameters of IIM Kozhikode final selection and weightage allotted to them:
| Parameters |
Weightage |
|---|---|
| CAT 2025 Score |
35% |
| PI Score |
35% |
| WAT score |
20% |
| Resume Score |
10% |
| Total |
100% |
The resume score will be calculated based on the quality of academic and professional qualifications. Category-wise merit list will be prepared based on the final scores and admission offers will be made to candidates via email by April 2025.
Candidates selected for admission will have to confirm their admission, by accepting the admission offer letter and paying the confirmation fee (first instalment of the course fee). In case, a student decides to withdraw admission, the fee amount will be refunded deducting processing charges of INR 1,000.
Selection and Admission Criteria of all IIMs
For 2026 shortlist and admission criteria of all IIMs, refer to the table below and click on the links to read about IIM of your preference.
| IIM Admission Policy |
|
|---|---|
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 admission process is entirely based on a valid scores of candidates obtained in EMAT test, which is conducted by IIM Kozhikode for its EPGP/ EMBA courses. Candidates willing to get admission to IIM Kozhikode Executive MBA course must obtain a minimum of 50% aggregate in any undergraduate course. They also have minimum of three years of work experience. Further, eligible candidates must fill an online application form on the official website of E-MBA. Aspirants can either submit their scores obtained in either CAT/ GMAT/ GRE exam or appear for EMAT, followed by a PI scores.
Vipra Shrivastava is MA in English Literature from Delhi University with extensive experience in content writing of over 14 years. She has been handling content for Management, Accounting and Commerce streams for 8
Read Full BioNews & Updates
Photos & Videos
+9
- Certificate colleges in Kozhikode
- MBA colleges in Kozhikode
- Ph.D. colleges in Kozhikode
- PG Diploma colleges in Kozhikode
- Executive MBA colleges in Kozhikode
- Business & Management Studies colleges in Kozhikode
- IT & Software colleges in Kozhikode
- Engineering colleges in Kozhikode
- Medicine & Health Sciences colleges in Kozhikode
- Banking, Finance & Insurance colleges in Kozhikode
Contact Details
Address
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode Campus
Kozhikode ( Kerala)
Other Popular IIMs
Get details of Similar Colleges
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
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 | - | - |
C
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
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
C
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
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
C
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
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
C
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
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
C
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 54 mins ago
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
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered an hour ago
The IIM Kozhikode Executive MBA admissions for the academic year 2026 are not opened yet. If the candidates have not obtained a valid EMAT score, the last date to register for the exam is on March 10th 2026. The remaining deadlines will be revealed later.
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 42 mins ago
The IIM kozhikode EPGP admission fees is one instalment of the first year fees for the course. In 2025, the EPGP admission fees stood at INR 1 lakh.
The EPGP admission fees is yet to be revealed for the 2026 admissions. However, candidates can expect the admission fees to be same as last year for IIM
S
Contributor-Level 10
The CAT cut offs for IIM Bangalore hovers between 97-100 percentile. The qualifying CAT cut off required for being eligible for IIM Bangalore's Written Ability test (What) and Personal Interview PI is 85 percentile for General category students, whereas for SC candidates, it is 70 percentile. For ST candidates, it is 65 percentile and for PwD candidates it is 60 percentile. Given below are the sectional and overall qualifying CAT cut offs for IIM Bangalore.