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Content Curator | Updated On - Nov 28, 2025

IIM Kozhikode CAT Cut off for 2023-25 academic year will be announced on the official website. IIM Kozhikode cutoff is the lowest score that candidates must achieve in both sectional and total criteria to be considered for admission. For GN, NC-OBC/ EWS, SC, ST/PwD, and SC, ST/PwD, the overall and section-wise expected cutoffs for CAT 2022 were 85, 75, 65, 55, and 75, 65, 55, 45, respectively.

  • Candidates who score above or equal to the CAT 2023 qualifying cutoff will be invited to the PI round .
  • Also, only clearing IIM Kozhikode CAT Cut off does not ensure admission to the college. It is one of the shortlisting criteria to select the candidates for PI rounds. After that, the final composite score will be calculated to offer admission to candidates. 
  •  In addition to meeting the CAT cutoff, students must meet the institute's minimal percentage criteria for Classes 10 and 12 to be considered for shortlisting.

NOTE: Passing the IIM Kozhikode CAT does not guarantee admission to the college. It is just one of the factors used to screen candidates for the PI rounds. The final composite score will be computed after that, and candidates will be taken for admission.

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IIM Kozhikode CAT Cutoff & Selection Process

Stage 1: Online Registration

Candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria required to fill the registration form.

  • In the table below, candidates can see the CAT, Class 10, and Class 12 admissions qualifying criteria for 2023-25.
  • Candidates who have chosen IIM Kozhikode will receive an email with instructions for completing the online registration for admissions to IIM Kozhikode only if they meet the conditions listed below.
Category Sectional percentile CAT Class 10 Percentile Class 12 Percentile Overall Percentile CAT
General 75 60 60 85
OBC-NCL/EWS 65 60 60 75
SC 55 55 55 65
ST/PwD 45 55 55 55

NOTE: To be considered for Stage 2, first, the candidates must complete the online registration process. Candidates should be aware that this is only a registration process and thus no call for an interview will be confirmed.

Stage 2: Shortlisting for Personal Interview 

  • Candidates who have completed the 1st Stage of registration process are eligible for the 2nd Stage Process.
  • An Aggregate Index Score (AIS) will be used to create a shortlist of applicants in each category. The following is a list of the weights of each component in the AIS:
Component  Weightage (%)
CAT Index Score 45
Class 10 Score 25
Class 12 Score 15
Gender or Academic Diversity Factor 10
Work Experience Score 5
Total 100

Calculation of 5% scores of Work Experience in CAT

Stage 3 (Last Stage): Shortlisting Process

  • Candidates who have been shortlisted will be required to attend a personal interview. Following the completion of the PI procedure, the following are the final scores:
Component Weightage (%)
CAT Index Score 44
Personal Interview (PI) Score 44
Resume Score 12
Total 100

NOTE: The quality of academic and professional qualifications determines the resume's score.

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 2020 ranking of the educational institution is more than 30 NIRF 2020 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

IIM Kozhikode CAT Cut Off 2021

Below is the table showing IIM Kozhikode CAT cut off 2021:

Category CAT 2021 percentile Sectional Percentile Class 10 Percentile Class 12 Percentile
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 CAT Cut Off 2020

Below is the table showing CAT cut off for IIM Kozhikode 2020:

Category CAT 2020 percentile Sectional Percentile Class 10 Percentile Class 12 Percentile
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 CAT Cut Off 2019

The table below shows the minimum CAT cut off for IIM Kozhikode 2019:

Category CAT 2019 percentile Sectional Percentile Class 10 Percentile Class 12 Percentile
General 90 80 60 60
OBC-NCL/EWS 80 70 60 60
SC 65 50 55 55
ST/PwD 55 40 55 55

IIM Kozhikode CAT Cut Off 2018

 Refer to the below table for CAT 2018 cut off for IIM Kozhikode:

Category CAT 2018 percentile Sectional Percentile Class 10 Percentile Class 12 Percentile
General 90 80 60 60
OBC-NCL/EWS 80 70 60 60
SC 65 50 55 55
ST/PwD 55 40 55 55

IIM Kozhikode Shortlisting Procedure

The steps to apply for a shortlist form are as follows:

  • Visit the website of IIM Kozhikode.
  • PGP admission 2023-25 can be found by clicking on the reference link given at the end.
  • Candidates should need to enter their CAT registration number and email address, then enter the verification code and click Login.
  • Then, fill in the appropriate fields after the form has opened.
  • To finish the process, click on the submit button.

NOTE: Candidates who have been accepted for admission must confirm their acceptance by accepting the offer letter and paying the confirmation fee. If a student wishes to withdraw from the programme, the fee will be returned after a processing fee of INR 1,000 is deducted.

Minimum Eligibility Criteria & Registration Process

  • This criteria will be applied for those candidates who have opted for IIM Kozhikode. 
  • Candidates should secure positive (greater than zero) raw marks in all the sections of CAT 2020.
  • The candidates fulfilling the minimum eligibility criteria will receive an email for online registrations for admission in IIM-K
  • This stage is just a pre-interview registration process and not a call for WAT & PI
  • Only after successful online registration candidates will be considered for Stage-2

IIM Kozhikode Courses Offered Through CAT

There are four courses at IIM Kozhikode that are offered through CAT score. They are listed below along with their duration:

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

IIM Kozhikode Reservation Criteria

The reservation policy of the Government of India is followed by IIM Kozhikode. Therefore, the reservation is as follows:

Category Reservation
NC-OBC 27%
SC 15%
EWS 10%
ST 7.5%
PWD 5%

Scholarship Offered at IIM Kozhikode  

  • Scholarships are given to first- and second-year students based on their CGPA.
  • SC/ST students receive Central Sector Scholarships, and students from minority communities receive Merit-cum-Means Scholarships.
  • Eligible students can also apply for an IIM-K need-based scholarship.
  • NTPC, Sir Ratan Tata Trust, Aditya Birla Group, OPJEMS, Pratibha Scholarship, and other scholarships are also available.

IIM Kozhikode Admissions Process for Foreign Students 

The forms for international candidates can be downloaded from the official website. After downloading the application form, they have to fill out the application form and attach it to the other documents, as well as a bank draught for $100 payable to "Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode".

Candidates should submit their applications to the Indian government's Ministry of External Affairs. Candidates who have been shortlisted for PI will be contacted.

The admission process for foreign students includes the below criteria: 

  • Undergraduate or graduate degree with a minimum of 3 years of study at a university with a major.
  • A minimum of 50% or an equivalent GPA is required.
  • A GMAT score that is valid (total scaled score of at least 700).
  • Three reference/recommendation letters and a completed admission application form.
  • TOFEL is required for foreigners from non-English speaking nations.
  • A personal Interview is required of the candidate as part of the selection process.

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.

FAQs

Ques. What percentile is required for IIM Kozhikode?

Ans. CAT aspirants who want admission into IIM Kozhikode must score 85 percentile to be considered for admission process.

Ques. Can i get into IIM Kozhikode with 95 percentile?

Ans. Yes, With 95 percentile score candidates can get into IIM Kozhikode.

Ques: At IIM-Kozhikode, which courses are offered?

Ans. Below is the list of courses offered:

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

Ques: Is a score from an exam other than the CAT accepted by IIM Kozhikode?

Ans. No, for MBA/PGP admission, IIM Kozhikode does not accept any other entrance exam score than the CAT. It is necessary to take the CAT in order to be admitted to IIM Kozhikode.

Ques: Is it worthwhile to enroll at IIM Kozhikode?

Ans. IIM Kozhikode is one of India's top business schools. It is placed number 6 in the NIRF's top 100 list of India's best management institutions. In addition, the average CTC offered on campus is Rs 22 lakh per year (2021 batch). So, while IIM Kozhikode is unquestionably worthwhile, the candidate must make their decision only after establishing suitability.

Ques: How many shortlisted list published by IIM Kozhikode?

Ans. Depending on the number of seats available and the candidates chosen, IIM Kozhikode publishes one to two shortlists. If there are still places available after the first round of WAT-PI, the institutes will publish a second shortlist.

Ques: What if I'm not selected for the IIM Kozhikode shortlist? Is it still possible for me to be accepted?

Ans. Even if a candidate does not reach the first IIM Kozhikode shortlist, they may be placed on the IIM waitlist and have a possibility of being admitted. Candidates should not, however, limit themselves to IIM Kozhikode. They must be open to different possibilities.

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

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