Indian Institute of Management- IIM K Kozhikode Admission 2026: Process, Eligibility & Selection Criteria

• IIM Kozhikode MBA Admission is based on CAT scores, followed by WAT and Personal Interview. All Learners were called for interviews. The different components are the Personal interview score, WAT score, CAT score, 10th board score, 12th board score, Graduation score, and Work Experience score.
• IIM Kozhikode also offers an Executive MBA program. Aspirants seeking admission to this program will be shortlisted based on their educational qualifications, Academic Performance, Quality of Work Experience, and Performance in the EMAT exam conducted by IIM Kozhikode. Candidates having a valid GRE/ GMAT/ CAT score may be exempted from taking the EMAT Exam.

Steps to apply, 

• Check Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks, and for the reserve categories, it is 45% for SC/ST/PwD. Final-year students can also apply.
• Register for CAT: Apply online at iimcat.ac.in and select IIM Kozhikode as a preferred institute.
• Take the CAT Exam: Appear for the Common Admission Test (CAT).
• Shortlisting: Based on CAT score, academics, and work experience, candidates are shortlisted for WAT–PI.
• WAT & PI Round: Attend the Written Ability Test and Personal Interview.
• Final Selection: The final merit list is prepared considering CAT, WAT–PI, academics, and experience.
• Admission Offer: Selected candidates receive an offer letter and confirm admission by paying the initial fee.