IIM Kozhikode offers the PGPM programme as a flagship course. The admission to the programme is based on the CAT cutoff percentile. IIM Kozhikode cutoff percentile for the PGPM programme was 97 in 2025.

IIM Kozhikode CAT Cutoff 2025

IIM Kozhikode Cutoff in the CAT examination for all the categories is tabulated below:

Courses Cutoff Percentile 2025
PGP Finance 97
PG Programme Business Leadership 97
PGP Liberal Studies 97

IIM Kozhikode Cutoff for the PGPM programme was the same in the previous years.

IIM Kozhikode Sectional Cutoff 2025

IIM Kozhikode sectional cutoff for all the categories in 2025 is shown below:

IIM Kozhikode Sectional Cutoff

IIM Kozhikode vs IIM Indore vs IIM Trichy

The image below compares the cutoff percentile at IIM Kozhikode, IIM Indore and IIM Trichy:

IIM Kozhikode vs IIM Indore vs IIM Trichy

IIM Kozhikode Selection Process

IIM Kozhikode Selection process is shown below:

IIM Kozhikode Selection Process

IIM Kozhikode Cutoff 2025 FAQs

Ques. Is it challenging to get admission in IIM Kozhikode?

Ans. Yes, IIM Kozhikode has the highest CAT cutoff percentiles among most of the other IIMs. Candidates need to score 95% or higher; moreover, the institute's intake capacity is limited, making it tough to secure a position at IIM Kozhikode. To secure admission to IIM Kozhikode, students must perform well academically and in a personal interview.

Ques. What are the factors that can affect the cutoff percentile at IIM Kozhikode?

Ans. The factors that can affect the cutoff percentiles at IIM Kozhikode are listed below:

  • Total number of applicants appearing for the CAT examination
  • Seat reservation policy of the institute
  • Difficulty level of the examination
  • Gender Diversity

Ques. What is the importance of the composite cutoff at IIM Kozhikode?

Ans. A composite cutoff is necessary to get admission at IIM Kozhikode. Getting a CAT score cutoff is not the only parameter to secure admission in the institute. The component of the composite score is mentioned below:

  • Academic Performance (class X, class XII and graduation)
  • Work Experience
  • Gender Diversity

So, getting the highest CAT score cutoff will not help in securing admission. Candidates need to get the composite score cutoffs, too.