Kozhikode, Kerala
IIM Kozhikode: CAT Cut-off, Fees and Placements
IIM Kozhikode’s 2026-28 admission policy sets a minimum CAT percentile of 85 overall and 75 in each section for General, non-PwD candidates. It is ranked 3 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking. Its PGP fee is ₹23,50,000 for the whole programme. The reported median salary for the 2025 graduating class was ₹27,50,000 a year. Every figure below links to the institute’s own document.
By ProCounsel Editorial TeamReviewed by ProCounsel counselling teamLast updated 12 Nov 2026
Official sources only · last verified 12 Nov 2026
What should you know about IIM Kozhikode at a glance?
| Full name | Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode |
| Location | Kozhikode, Kerala |
| Exams accepted | CAT |
| NIRF 2025 (Management) | Rank 3, score 79.85Source: India Rankings 2025: Management (NIRF, Ministry of Education)· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
What CAT percentile does IIM Kozhikode require, by category?
Minimum percentiles from the 2026-28 policy for the first, CAT-based shortlisting stage. Each cell is the overall minimum in bold, then VARC / DILR / QA (“—” = none set). See every college whose minimum is within reach at 90 percentile.
| Category | Non-PwD | PwD |
|---|---|---|
| General | 85 · 75 / 75 / 75 | 55 · 45 / 45 / 45 |
| EWS | 75 · 65 / 65 / 65 | 55 · 45 / 45 / 45 |
| NC-OBC | 75 · 65 / 65 / 65 | 55 · 45 / 45 / 45 |
| SC | 65 · 55 / 55 / 55 | 55 · 45 / 45 / 45 |
| ST | 55 · 45 / 45 / 45 | 55 · 45 / 45 / 45 |
Policy batch 2026-28. Source: IIM Kozhikode — PGP Admissions Policy and Procedure for 2026-2028 Batch, Table 1: Minimum Eligibility Criteria· last verified 11 Nov 2026
- Also requires Class X and XII at least 60% and graduation at least 60% (CA/CMA/CS 50%), and a positive scaled score in every CAT section. From the 2026-28 policy (CAT 2025); the 2027-29 policy was not found on iimk.ac.in on 2026-11-11.
- Also requires Class X and XII at least 55% and graduation at least 60% (CA/CMA/CS 50%), and a positive scaled score in every CAT section. From the 2026-28 policy (CAT 2025); the 2027-29 policy was not found on iimk.ac.in on 2026-11-11.
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What does IIM Kozhikode cost, and what do graduates earn?
Post Graduate Programme in Management - PGP (MBA)
| Duration | 2 years |
| Total programme fee | ₹23,50,000Batch 2026-28 (INR 11,75,000 per year); same for PGP, PGP-Finance and PGP-LSM. Caution deposit, welfare fund and mess deposit extra.Source: IIM Kozhikode - Fee Structure (PGP, PGP-Finance and PGP-LSM), Batch 2026-28· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Intake | 591 seatsNIRF 2025 sanctioned intake (academic year 2023-24) for all 2-year PG programmes of the institute combined, not only this programme.Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025 - Data submitted by institution (Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode) [IR-M-S-8909]· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Median salary (2025) | ₹27,50,000 per yearClass of 2025 (latest final placement report on iimk.ac.in); PGP, PGP-Finance and PGP-LSM combined.Source: IIM Kozhikode Final Placements Report 2025 (29th batch PGP, 6th batches PGP-Finance and PGP-LSM)· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum CAT percentile for IIM Kozhikode?
For a General, non-PwD candidate, IIM Kozhikode's 2026-28 admission policy sets a minimum of 85 overall and 75 in each section. This is the threshold to be considered at the first shortlisting stage, not the percentile at which interview calls close, which is usually higher.
Which entrance exams does IIM Kozhikode accept?
IIM Kozhikode's official admission documents list CAT for its PGP admissions. Check the current year's admission policy before applying, as accepted exams can change.
What is the fee for the PGP at IIM Kozhikode?
IIM Kozhikode states a total programme fee of ₹23,50,000 (₹23.5 lakh). Batch 2026-28 (INR 11,75,000 per year); same for PGP, PGP-Finance and PGP-LSM. Caution deposit, welfare fund and mess deposit extra.
What is the median salary at IIM Kozhikode?
₹27,50,000 per year for the 2025 graduating class, from the institute's official report. Past placements do not guarantee future outcomes.
What is IIM Kozhikode's NIRF ranking?
IIM Kozhikode is ranked 3 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking (India Rankings 2025: Management, Ministry of Education) with a score of 79.85 out of 100.
Sources
Official documents used on this page, all checked on 12 Nov 2026. ProCounsel is not affiliated with IIM Kozhikode.
- IIM Kozhikode - Fee Structure (PGP, PGP-Finance and PGP-LSM), Batch 2026-28 (2026)
- NIRF India Rankings 2025 - Data submitted by institution (Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode) [IR-M-S-8909] (2025)
- IIM Kozhikode Final Placements Report 2025 (29th batch PGP, 6th batches PGP-Finance and PGP-LSM) (2025)
- IIM Kozhikode — PGP Admissions Policy and Procedure for 2026-2028 Batch, Table 1: Minimum Eligibility Criteria (2025)
- India Rankings 2025: Management (NIRF, Ministry of Education) (2025)
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