IIM Kozhikode Executive MBA (EPGP) Admissions 2025 Open for 18th Batch

IIM Kozhikode opens applications for the 18th batch of its Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP) for working professionals. Hybrid format, global rankings, campus immersions.

The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) has opened admissions for the 18th batch of its Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP), a prestigious two-year Executive MBA designed for working professionals. Ranked second among Indian IIMs and 22nd in the Asia-Pacific region in the QS Executive MBA Rankings 2025, the programme blends academic rigour with industry relevance, attracting diverse cohorts from across sectors.

IIM-K Executive MBA with Industry-Relevant Curriculum

Accredited by AMBA and EQUIS, IIM Kozhikode’s EPGP offers 750 hours of instruction via an Interactive Learning (IL) platform, supplemented by three one-week campus immersions over two years. The curriculum covers Finance, Accounting, Strategy, Marketing, Operations, and Human Resources, alongside electives in International Business, Digital Transformation, and Corporate Accountability.

Participants benefit from a mix of lectures, case studies, simulations, live projects, and industry presentations led by IIMK faculty and business leaders. The programme also offers access to the IIMK LIVE business incubator, supporting entrepreneurial ventures.

Diverse Cohorts and Increasing Women Participation

The EPGP has established itself as a hub for mid-career executives from IT, energy, public sector, aerospace, education, consulting, manufacturing, FMCG, automotive, banking, insurance, e-commerce, and healthcare. Participants in previous batches brought between 3 and 25 years of experience, creating a dynamic peer-learning environment.

The 17th batch recorded 26% women participants—a 100% increase in female representation over the last three cohorts—reflecting IIMK’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. Over 5,000 professionals have graduated from the programme to date, joining an alumni network of over 13,000 professionals across industries.

Leadership Skills for a Transforming Economy

Highlighting the programme’s relevance, Prof. Debashis Chatterjee, Director of IIM Kozhikode, said: “As India advances towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy, the ability to lead with vision and agility will distinguish the global professionals of tomorrow. The EPGP is not merely an academic pursuit—it is a leadership crucible where professionals cultivate strategic foresight, adaptive thinking, and an ethical compass to shape the future.”

Eligibility and Selection Process for EPGP Admissions 2025

Applicants can appear for the Executive Management Aptitude Test (EMAT) and personal interview, or apply using valid CAT, GMAT, or GRE scores (not older than three years from the EMAT date).

The hybrid learning format enables participants to pursue the programme while continuing in their current roles, ensuring minimal career disruption and maximum learning impact.