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Content Writer | Updated On - Jan 10, 2023

IIM Kozhikode CAT 2022 Cut off and Admission Criteria for the MBA batch 2023-25 has been released at the official website of the institute. CAT 2022 overall cut off is 85 for GN, 75 for NC-OBC/ EWS, 65 for SC, and 55 for ST/ PwD. IIM Kozhikode Sectional CAT Cut off 2022 is 75, 65, 55, 45 for GN, OBC/ EWS, SC, and ST respectively. IIM Kozhikode adopts a 3-stage process for admitting candidates to its MBA/ PGP programs. 

IIM Kozhikode has extended the registration process for PGP 2023-25. The last date to fill the personal data form is now open till 12, 2023. CAT 2022 Cut off qualified candidates satisfying the minimum eligibility criteria have been sent an email for online registration. The direct link to apply is also provided here. 

  • In stage 2, eligible registered candidates will be shortlisted for WAT and PI based on the Aggregate Index Score (AIS). The PI shortlist will be released after January 21, 2023. 
  • AIS is calculated based on the weightage assigned to CAT 2022 (45%), Class X (25%), Class XII (15%), gender/academic diversity criterion (10%), and work experience (5%). Check CAT 2022 IIM Selection Process
  • IIM Kozhikode will be conducting the WAT and PI rounds in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Mumbai and New Delhi. Check CAT PI Preparation Tips

After the WAT and PI rounds, the final composite score will be calculated for the selection of candidates. In the final stage score calculation, 35% weightage each will be assigned to CAT 2022 and PI scores, 20% to WAT, and 10% to Candidate’s Resume Score. Hence, merely clearing IIM Kozhikode CAT Cut off does not ensure admission to the college. It is only a part of the IIM shortlisting criteria. Check CAT 2022 College Predictor

IIM Kozhikode CAT 2022 Cut off

Stage 1: Registration of Candidates Meeting the Minimum Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who have opted for IIM Kozhikode and fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria will receive an email for online registration for admissions to IIM Kozhikode. Completing the online registration process is the mandatory step to be considered for Stage 2. Candidates can check the 2023-25 admissions qualifying criteria of CAT, Class 10, and Class 12 in the table below. 

Category CAT Overall percentile CAT Sectional percentile SSC/10th percentage HSC/12Ith percentage
General 85 75 60 60
NC-OBC/EWS 75 65 60 60
SC 65 55 55 55
ST/PwD 55 45 55 55

Other Minimum Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates should secure positive (greater than zero) raw marks in all the sections of CAT 2022
  • Candidates having a graduation degree need a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in their graduation degree.
  • Candidates not having a graduation degree need a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in CA/ICWA/CS to qualify.
  • The candidates fulfilling the minimum eligibility criteria will receive an email for online registrations for admission in IIM-K

Stage 2: Shortlisting for Personal Interview (PI)

  • Stage 2 process is only applicable to the candidates who have complete the registration based on Stage 1.
  • A shortlist of candidates in each category will be prepared based on an Aggregate Index Score (AIS). The weight of each component in the AIS is mentioned below:
Component Weight Important Points
CAT Index Score 45%
  • Scaled scores from the three sections will be considered.
CAT 10th Percentage Score 25%
  • The percentage of marks obtained in SSC/Class X/IB/Equivalent will be used.
CAT 12th Percentage Score 15%
  • The percentage of marks obtained in HSC/Class XII/IB/Equivalent/Diploma will be used.
Gender/Academic Diversity Score 10%
  • Only female/ transgender candidates are eligible for gender diversity scores. 
  • Candidate with degree or equivalent in a discipline other than engineering/ technology will be eligible for the academic diversity score. 
  • Only one of them will be considered. 
Work Experience Score 5%
  • Work experience as of December 31, 2022 will be considered. 
  • Part time jobs, internships etc will not be considered.

Calculation of 5% scores of Work Experience in CAT

Stage 3: Final Shortlist

  • Shortlisted candidates will have to appear for WAT and PI.
  • Resume score depends on the quality of academic and professional qualifications.
  • After the conclusion of the PI process, the final scores will be as mentioned below:
Component Weight
CAT Index Score 35%
Personal Interview Score 35%
WAT Score 20%
Resume Score 10%

Resume Evaluation Factors in CAT

  • Quality of the Undergraduate Academic Institution
  • Professional Qualification (CA/ICWA/CS)
  • Professional Certification (CFA – Level 1, 2, 3)
Factors Score = 0 Score = 4
Quality of the Undergraduate Academic Institution NIRF 2022 ranking of the educational institution is more than 30 NIRF 2022 ranking of the educational institution is less than or equal to 30
Professional Qualification Not completed CA/ICWA/CS Completed CA/ICWA/CS
Professional Certification Not completed CFA level 1, 2, or 3 Completed CFA level 1, 2, or 3

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IIM Kozhikode CAT Cut off 2021

Category CAT Overall percentile CAT Sectional percentile SSC/10th percentage HSC/12Ith percentage
General 85 75 60 60
NC-OBC/EWS 75 65 60 60
SC 65 55 55 55
ST/PwD 55 45 55 55

IIM Kozhikode CAT Cut off 2020

IIM-K Cut off
Category CAT 2020 percentile Sectional percentile SSC/10th percentage HSC/12Ith percentage
General 85 75 60 60
NC-OBC/EWS 75 65 60 60
SC 65 55 55 55
ST/PwD 55 45 55 55

IIM Kozhikode CAT Cut off 2019

IIM Kozhikode Cut Off is the minimum percentile that candidates need to score for getting admission to the various MBA and PGDM programs in the IIMs and other B-schools of the country. 

Category CAT 2019 score percentile Sectional percentile SSC/Xth percentage HSC/XIIth percentage
General 85 75 60 60
NC-OBC/EWS 75 65 60 60
SC 65 55 55 55
ST/PwD 55 45 55 55

*The percentage of marks obtained in Class X and Class XII would be calculated based on the aggregate marks of all subjects that are there in the mark sheet or grade sheet.

IIM Kozhikode CAT Cut off 2018

Minimum Eligibility Criteria of CAT 2018 Percentile for IIM Kozhikode

Category CAT 2018 score percentile Sectional percentile SSC/Xth percentage HSC/XIIth percentage
General 90 80 60 60
NC-OBC/EWS 80 70 60 60
SC 65 50 55 55
ST/PwD 55 40 55 55

IIM Kozhikode CAT Cut off 2017

  • CAT Cut off 2017 is the primary selection criterion for admission to the institute. 
  • Overall cutoff percentile for General category was 90.
  • For OBC category candidate, the minimum cutoff percentile was 80.

How to apply for IIM Kozhikode Shortlisting Process?

Following are the steps to apply for shortlist form:

  • Log on to the official website of IIM Kozhikode.
  • Click on ‘PGP Admission 2022: Stage 1 shortlist’. Candidates will also find the direct link here.
  • Candidates need to enter CAT registration number, email ID and verification code and then fill in the shortlisting form.
  • A three-staged selection procedure is adopted by IIM-K for PGP admissions. The detailed information on all the stages is detailed above.

IIM-K Courses

Courses Offered by IIM-Kozhikode Through CAT

Course Feature
Post Graduate Programme (PGP) 2 year flagship masters program
Post Graduate Programme in Finance (PGP-Finance) 2 year full time masters level program
Post Graduate Programme in Liberal Studies and Management (PGP-LSM) 2 year full time masters level program
Post Graduate Programme in Business Leadership (PGP-BL) 1 Year masters program

Apply for IIM-K

How to apply for IIM Kozhikode?

  • Candidates who have applied for CAT 2022 are eligible to apply for PGP in IIM Kozhikode.
  • During the time of CAT registration students have to select IIM Kozhikode as one of the desired choices, if not then they will not be eligible for admission in this college.
  • There is no need to pay any additional fees.

IIM-K PGP Course Fee Structure

  • Currently the course fee for PGP programme is INR 20.5 lakhs.
  • The fee includes tuition fees, course study material, and lodging.
  • The fees do not cover the personal expenses of a student.

IIM-K Scholarship Offered 

  • Scholarship is awarded to the students of the first and second year based on their CGPA.
  • IIM-K Need based Scholarship is also awarded to the eligible students.
  • Central Sector Scholarship to SC/ST students and Merit-cum-Means Scholarship is also awarded to the students belonging to the minority communities. 
  • In addition, other scholarships are also offered like NTPC, Sir Ratan Tata Trust, Aditya Birla Group, OPJEMS, Pratibha Scholarship, etc.

IIM-K Reservation

IIM-K CAT Reservation Criteria

  • IIM-K follows the Government of India reservation policy for admission to Central Educational Institutions (CEIs).
  • No change in the category will be entertained after CAT result. The category mentioned during the CAT form registration will be considered final.
Category Reservation
NC-OBC 27%
SC 15%
EWS 10%
ST 7.5%
PWD 5%

IIM-K Admission

IIM-K Admissions Process for Foreign Students

International candidates could be Indian Nationals or Foreign Nationals with a valid passport residing outside India or not in the condition to take CAT. For these candidates criteria for taking admission in IIM-K is different. For Indian nationals to qualify as an Internation candidate, he/ she must be resident outside India for a period of not less than 18 months as of December 31, 2022. The candidate should also produce a certificate from the embassy of the country in which he is currently residing. 

Eligibility Criteria 

  • Undergraduate or higher with a minimum of 3 years course attended at some university with a major.
  • 50% marks or equivalent CGPA.
  • A valid score in any of the given tests:
    • GMAT score (total scaled score of at least 560) 
    • CAT score- 80 percentile
    • GRE- 60 percentile or overall 320 score
  • Foreigners from Non-English speaking countries TOFEL with more than 70 percentage is compulsory.
  • The candidate has to appear for Personal Interview, which is part of the selection procedure.

Application and Fee Structure for International Candidates

International candidates can download the forms from the official website from Dec 15, 2022 to Mar 15, 2023. They need to apply online and submit the required documents. The application fee is INR 750. Direct Link to Apply

Shortlisted candidates will be called for a virtual PI round. Final selection will be on the basis of the average interview marks given by a panel of experts comprising two or more faculty members of IIM Kozhikode.

The current annual course fees for Foreign Candidates US $15000, i.e. total USD 30000 for 2 years. The fee includes tuition fees, course study material, boarding, and lodging. It does not include the personal expenses of students.


Executive Post Graduate Program (EPGP) at IIM Kozhikode

EPGP program offered at IIM-K is the best option for working professionals and for executives who want to enhance their skills or strategies so that they can take their organization to new heights.

  • IIM-K had adopted EPGP program in the year 2001.
  • Participants/students can choose the classroom centers based on their city or workplace.

IIM Ahmedabad v/s IIM Kozhikode Admission Through CAT

The admission criteria and selection procedure of IIM Ahmedabad is a little different from IIM Kozhikode. Some of the major differences in the admission process of IIM A are listed below.

  • Students have to fulfill the criteria of minimum cut-offs in the sectional percentile ranks, the overall percentile rank and obtaining a positive raw score (greater than zero) in all the sections of CAT.
  • The application rating “AR” score will be used. AR is the sum of “A, B, C, D” based on the marks obtained in 10th, 12th (depending on the stream), bachelors degree and work experience respectively.
  • Candidates

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IIM Kozhikode Admission Through CAT FAQs

Ques. What is the sectional and overall cut off required to get shortlisted for IIM Kozhikode admission process?

Ans. The overall and section CAT Cut off required to get shortlisted for IIM Kozhikode admission process is mentioned in the table below:

Category CAT percentile Sectional percentile
General 85 75
NC-OBC/EWS 75 65
SC 65 55
ST/PwD 55 45

Ques. What is the weightage given to work experience in IIM Kozhikode admission process?

Ans. 5% weightage is assigned to work experience in the selection process of IIM Kozhikode. Also, the Gender/Academic Diversity Score has a weightage of 10%. 

Ques. How final composite scores are calculated to select the candidates for admission in IIM Kozhikode?

Ans. The final composite score is calculated after giving scores to candidates against the following factors: 

Component Weight
CAT Index Score 35%
Personal Interview Score 35%
WAT Score 20%
Resume Score 10%

Ques: Which courses are offered at IIM Kozhikode?

Ans: The following courses are offered at IIM Kozhikode:

  • Post Graduate Programme (PGP)
  • Post Graduate Programme in Finance (PGP-Finance)
  • Post Graduate Programme in Liberal Studies and Management (PGP-LSM)
  • Post Graduate Programme in Business Leadership (PGP-BL)

Ques. Is there Scholarship offered by IIM Kozhikode?

Ans. Scholarship is awarded to the students of the first and second year based on their CGPA. IIM-K Need based Scholarship is also awarded to the eligible students. Central Sector Scholarship to SC/ST students and Merit-cum-Means Scholarship is also awarded to the students belonging to the minority communities. In addition, other scholarships are also offered like NTPC, Sir Ratan Tata Trust, Aditya Birla Group, OPJEMS, Pratibha Scholarship, etc.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.

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