If you want to join the MBA course at IIM Kozhikode in 2023, they will consider your CAT scores, academics, the Analytical Writing Test (AWT), and Personal Interview (PI) for admission. Make sure to meet both the overall CAT cut-off percentile and sectional cut-offs to be eligible. For General category students, the expected CAT cutoff percentile at IIM Kozhikode is around 97 to 98. In this article, we will provide you with the CAT cut-offs for all categories based on last year’s trends to help you get shortlisted for the MBA program at IIM Kozhikode.
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IIM Kozhikode CAT 2023 Cut-off (Expected) & Selection Process
For the two-year Postgraduate Programme at IIM Kozhikode, the selection process is in two phases. In the first phase, they shortlist candidates for a personal interview based on their CAT scores and academic records.
Phase 1: Minimum Eligibility Criteria
If are planning to pursue an MBA at IIM Kozhikode, make sure you meet the minimum eligibility criteria, including the CAT overall and sectional cut-offs, along with the minimum 10th and 12th percentages mentioned below. Once you meet these requirements, you’ll receive an email for online registration for admissions to IIM Kozhikode. Only candidates who complete the online registration successfully will be considered for Stage 2.
|
Category |
CAT Score Percentile |
Sectional Percentile |
SSC/X ClassPercentage* |
HSC/XIIClass Percentage* |
| General | 85 | 75 | 60 | 60 |
| NC-OBC / EWS | 75 | 65 | 60 | 60 |
| SC | 65 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| ST / PWD | 55 | 45 | 55 | 55 |
Note: Please note that this is a pre-interview registration process and not the call for the interview. Also, remember that meeting the IIM Kozhikode CAT cut-off doesn’t ensure admission. It’s just one factor used for the PI rounds. The final composite score will determine admission.
Phase 2: Shortlisting for Personal Interview (PI)
The Stage 2 process applies to all eligible candidates who completed the registration in Stage 1 for IIMK admissions. It determines who will be called for a personal interview (PI). A shortlist of candidates in each category is prepared based on an Aggregate Index Score (AIS). The AIS is calculated using CAT 2022 scores, Class X, Class XII, gender/academic diversity criterion, and work experience.
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% |
* The number of candidates shortlisted would be at the discretion of IIMK and would depend on the batch size planned for 2023-25.
Work Experience Score: If you have work experience after graduation, it will be considered for up to 5% weightage, depending on the length of service. Only full-time paid work experience will be considered, and it should be for a duration of 6 months or more. Part-time, project-based, internship, articles, or pre-graduation work experience won’t be counted.
Phase 3: Final Shortlist
Shortlisted candidates will go through a Written Ability Test (WAT) and a Personal Interview (PI) at various locations like Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Mumbai, and New Delhi. The entire process will take half a day (either morning or afternoon). During this process, candidates will write an essay and then have the PI.
During the Personal Interview (PI), the panel will evaluate the candidate’s academics, general awareness, attitude, personality, and communication skills. They will also consider the quality of the candidate’s work experience to calculate the resume score based on their academic and professional qualifications.
After finishing the WAT and PI process, the overall scores will be determined based on how well you did in CAT 2022, PI, WAT, and your resume. Here are the weights assigned to each component for the final selection.
| Component | Weight |
| CAT Index Score | 35% |
| PI Score | 35% |
| WAT Score | 20% |
| Resume Score | 10% |
We will make separate merit lists for each category based on the final scores. Admission offers will be given to candidates according to the Government of India reservation norms, following the order of the merit list.
In the selection process, the candidate’s resume is given a weighted score of 10%, as stated on the official website. Here are some of the factors considered during the Resume Evaluation from the personal data form.
- Quality of the Undergraduate Academic Institution
- Professional Qualification (CA/ICWA/CS)
- Professional Certification (CFA – Level 1, 2, 3)
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IIM Kozhikode CAT Cut-offs (2022, 2021 & 2020)
IIM Kozhikode Cut offs 2022
Here are the cut-off scores for IIM Kozhikode, which include CAT 2022 (overall & sectional) scores, as well as 10th and 12th percentages.
|
Category |
CAT 2022 Score Percentile |
Sectional Percentile |
Class 10 percentage |
Class 12 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 Cut offs 2021
Here are the cut-off scores for IIM Kozhikode, which include CAT 2021 (overall & sectional) scores, as well as 10th and 12th percentages.
| Category | CAT 2021 percentile | Sectional Percentile | Class 10 percentage | Class 12 percentage |
| General | 85 | 75 | 60 | 60 |
| OBC-NCL/EWS | 75 | 65 | 60 | 60 |
| SC | 65 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| ST/PwD | 55 | 45 | 55 | 55 |
IIM Kozhikode Cut offs 2020
Here are the cut-off scores for IIM Kozhikode, which include CAT 2020 (overall & sectional) scores, as well as 10th and 12th percentages.
| Category | CAT 2020 percentile | Sectional Percentile | Class 10 percentage | Class 12 percentage |
| General | 85 | 75 | 60 | 60 |
| OBC-NCL/EWS | 75 | 65 | 60 | 60 |
| SC | 65 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| ST/PwD | 55 | 45 | 55 | 55 |
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