Ans. Students normally prefer the PGPM course at IIM Kozhikode over most of the other IIMs because it has 3rd ranking in NIRF, a strong alumni network, it gives opportunities for global exposure, provides the highest package of INR 81 Lakhs, with an outstanding placement opportunities, has a scenic atmosphere with a stress-free environment and above all term term-wise instalment, which creates less financial pressure on the students.

Ans. Yes, IIM Kozhikode provides scholarships to the students. Many commercial banks also give scholarships to students who have taken a financial loan to complete their studies. Basically, two types are scholarships are given to the students:

• IIMK Merit Scholarships - It is normally given to the postgraduate students of the first and second year based on their performance in one academic year.
• IIMK Need-Based Financial Assistance - It is mainly given to the students whose maximum family income is less than INR 8.0 Lakhs and have taken a loan from a commercial bank for his/her study in the institute.

Ans. Although the PGPM programme fee at IIM Kozhikode is INR 24.58 Lakhs, it also provides the best placement opportunities to students with the highest package of INR 81 Lakhs. The average package at IIM Kozhikode is INR 28.18 lakhs and the ROI is 114.6%. Most of the students could recover their fee just after their placement. Moreover, the NIRF ranking of the institute, giving global opportunities to the students, makes IIM Kozhikode one of the top institutes in India and abroad.