Colleges in Kozhikode

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, but also the selection rounds to get admission. But with the right planning and practice, students can join the institute.

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 and pay the admission fees.

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 Kozhikode EPGP admissions.

The fees for EPGP courses at IIM Kozhikode is currently unknown. Usually, the institute reveals the EPGP fees when the admissions to the course are opened. Thus, candidates are required to check the website of IIM Kozhikode when EPGP admission 2026 are opened.

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 EPGP eligibility criteria.

Yes, the EMAT admissions for the IIM Kozhikode Executive MBA admission 2026 are open. Currently, the 5th phase of EMAT registrations is open. The results for the 4th phase will be revealed soon for IIM Kozhikode Executive MBA admissions.

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

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:

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 seats
• Exam Difficulty

As well as a number of other factors that will not be discussed here. 

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 Programmes (PGP BL) by Business Today B School Ranking