FAQs

Q. What is the final CAT cut off percentile to get shortlisted into IIM Kozhikode?

Ans. Candidates with a valid CAT score, i.e more than 85 Percentile in overall which is reduced from 90 percentile and sectional 75 percentile reduced from 80 percentile are selected for the PI round.The final CAT cut off percentile is usually around 90-95 percentile.

Q. Does IIM Kozhikode have a sectional cutoff?

Ans. IIM Kozhikode accepts both sectional and overall cutoff for admission. For IIM Kozhikode PGP admission 2021, the overall qualifying cutoff for General category students was 85 percentile, however, it is expected that the final IIM Kozhikode cutoff 2022 will be around 97-98 percentile.

Q. Does IIM Kozhikode consider graduation marks for its PGP Admission?

Ans. IIM Kozhikode will consider only those candidates for admission who have obtained a positive (greater than zero) raw score in all sections of CAT 2021. Also, All candidates having a graduation degree ought to have a minimum of 60 % aggregate marks.

Q. How can I check my IIM Kozhikode shortlist?

Ans. IIM Kozhikode releases MBA/PGP admission shortlist on its website after the declaration of CAT result. Candidates can check their admission status in the shortlist by logging on to the website with their CAT ID.

Q. How does IIM Kozhikode calculate Cat index score?

Ans. Performance in the CAT exam is an important factor in the IIM Kozhikode admission process. Candidate’s performance in each section is taken into account. Scaled Scores from both the sections (with equal weightages) of CAT 2021 will go into the computation of the CAT Index Score.

Q. What is the selection process in PGP from IIM Kozhikode?

Ans. The selection in PGP course is based on the personal interview round and IIM Kozhikode will not be conducting WAT (Written Aptitude Test) for the 2022-2024 batch.

Q. What is the minimum CAT score required for PGP at IIM Kozhikode?

Ans. Candidates should need to score a minimum 75 in sections and the overall percentile requirement is 85 for securing the admission in PGP course. 

Q. What are the components of past academic records for cutoff?

Ans. For cutoff the percentage of class 10th and 12th as past academic records are included with the weightage of 25 percent for class 12th and 15% for class 10th.

Q. What is the weightage given to the PI round for the PGP course from IIM Kozhikode?

Ans. Out of 100%, 44% weightage has been given to the personal interview round for securing the admission in the PGP course from IIM Kozhikode college.

Q. What are the entrance exams accepted by IIM Kozhikode for MBA?

Ans. For securing the admission in MBA course, Candidates should have a valid scorecard in CAT entrance exam.

Q.What are the components based on which the final merit list is created?

Ans. IIM Kozhikode takes the following components to create the final merit:

  • CAT 2021 Score
  • Personal Interview
  • Written Ability Test/ Essay Writing
  • Resume

Q. What is the Class Profile category wise of the MBA Batch 2021 at IIM Kozhikode?

Ans. MBA Batch 2021 at IIM Kozhikode comprises 205 general candidates and approx 130 OBC students. Also, 30+ EWS and 40 ST candidates have been admitted in IIM Kozhikode current MBA Batch.