Question 1

What is the cutoff for IIM Kozhikode?

Accepted Answer

The CAT 2023 cutoff was around 85 percentile for general category.

Question 2

What is the average placement package?

Accepted Answer

The average package is around ₹31.02 LPA.

Question 3

What are the key academic programs and curriculum features?

Accepted Answer

The main programs are the two-year PGP (general MBA), PGP-LSM (MBA with focus on liberal studies), and PGP-Finance (two-year finance MBA). All are CAT-based. The curriculum is case-method-focused, with a mix of core courses (e.g. Accounting, Econ, OB, QM, Strategy) in Year 1 and electives in Year 2. Students undertake a summer internship after Semester 2 (for PGP/PGP-Finance) and a fieldwork project (for PGP-LSM). Credit weightage is on academic performance and summer projects. Executive courses include the one-year PGPX (GMAT/CAT plus interview selection) with a blended structure of on-campus modules and projects.

Question 4

What is the academic calendar like at IIM K?

Accepted Answer

The academic year typically starts in July. Each year has two semesters: Jul–Oct and Dec–Mar. Short breaks occur around the year-end. Summer break (April–June) is for internships (PGP) or projects.

Question 5

What extracurricular activities and student clubs are there?

Accepted Answer

IIM Kozhikode has a lively campus life. There are numerous clubs run by the students (Marketing, Finance, Sports, etc.) as well as committees (Theatre, Cultural, Entrepreneurship, CSR, etc.) that organize fests (e.g. Kriya cultural fest, Utkarsh management conclave), guest lectures, and other social initiatives.

Question 6

How many seats are available?

Accepted Answer

The flagship PGP program has around 480 seats.

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