IIM Kozhikode Admission Criteria – How to get into IIM Kozhikode
The first step towards getting admission into the IIMs is taking the Common Admission Test (CAT) exam. Every year over two lakh candidates appear for the CAT exam. The selection criteria at the IIMs is based on the CAT score, Overall academic record, Work experience, Gender diversity, and the performance of the candidate in the Written Ability Test (WAT) and the Personal Interview (PI). IIM Kozhikode is one of India’s top B-schools and one of the most desirable colleges for so many MBA aspirants. In this article, we will look at the admission criteria of IIM Kozhikode and how to get into it.
IIM’s select candidates based on a wide variety of factors. So, if we look at these factors, one can understand the selection criteria better and try to achieve the required CAT score accordingly.
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The Common Selection process at the Top IIMs
The selection process at the top IIMs is broadly divided into two stages. Let us check out the stages in the selection process at the Top IIMs in detail.
Stage 1: Candidates are shortlisted for the interviews based on their CAT score and other factors like academic records, work experience, etc. Interview letters are sent to the shortlisted candidate.
Parameters for selection in stage 1:
1. CAT Percentile
2. Academics (10th, 12th, and Graduation scores)
3. Work experience
4. Gender Diversity
Stage 2: The second stage is where the colleges select based on WAT-PI. A Composite Score is calculated for the Final Selection. The composite score of each candidate is calculated (usually out of 100) based on certain parameters, and the final selection list will be made.
Admission criteria of IIM Kozhikode
IIM Kozhikode is one of the desirable colleges for many MBA aspirants, the selection procedure of IIM Kozhikode is a little complex. The following is the selection criteria for admission into IIMK.
Stage 1: Minimum Eligibility Criteria
All candidates who have opted for IIM Kozhikode in their CAT applications and fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria would receive an email for online registration for admissions to IIM Kozhikode (only those candidates who have completed the online registration process for IIM Kozhikode are considered for Stage 2).
|
Category |
CAT Score Percentile |
Sectional Percentile |
SSC/X ClassPercentage |
HSC/XIIClassPercentage |
| General | 85 | 75 | 60 | 60 |
| NC-OBC / EWS | 75 | 65 | 60 | 60 |
| SC | 65 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| ST / PwD | 55 | 45 | 55 | 55 |
Stage 2: Shortlisting for Personal Interview (PI)
In Stage 2, a shortlist of candidates in each reservation category would be prepared based on an Aggregate Index Score (AIS). The AIS is computed based on the performance in CAT, academic performance in Class X & XII, work experience and gender diversity.
Aggregate Index Score Computation for Stage 2 Shortlist: (Info as per official website)
| Component | Weight |
| CAT Index Score | 45% |
| Class X Percentage Score | 25% |
| Class XII Percentage Score | 15% |
| Gender/Academic Diversity Score | 10% |
| Work Experience Score | 5% |
Work Experience Score: The score for work experience is calculated as follows:
Work Experience Score= 5x/36, if 6=< x=< 36
= 0, if x< 6 or x> 36
(Where x is the number of months of work experience)
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Stage 3: Final Shortlist
The short-listed candidates would be asked to appear for a Personal Interview (PI). After the conclusion of the PI process, a category-wise merit list would be prepared based on the candidate’s performance in CAT, PI and resume.
A candidate’s final score for selection will be calculated based on the assigned weights as summarized below in Table.
Final Score Computation
| Component | Weight |
| CAT Index score | 44% |
| PI Score | 44% |
| Resume Score | 12% |
The weight score for the candidate’s resume is 12% (as per the info on the official website) for the selection process, and given below are some of the Resume Evaluation factors from the personal data form (2022-24).
- Quality of the Undergraduate Academic Institution
- Professional Qualification (CA/ICWA/CS)
- Professional Certification (CFA – Level 1, 2, 3)
For more details on the selection procedure of IIMK, candidates can refer to the Official notification.
