IIM Kozhikode has updated its admission criteria for the Post Graduate Programme (PGP) for the 2024-26 batch. The selection process now comprises three stages:
Stage 1: Online Registration
- Candidates who have selected IIM Kozhikode in their CAT 2024 application and meet the minimum eligibility criteria will receive an email invitation to register online for the admission process. Only those who complete this registration will be considered for the next stage
Stage 2: Shortlisting for Personal Interview (PI)
- A shortlist will be prepared based on an Aggregate Index Score (AIS), which evaluates:
- CAT 2024 performance (45% weightage)
- Class X marks (25%)
- Class XII marks (15%)
- Gender/Academic diversity (10% for gender diversity or 5% for academic diversity)
- Work experience (5%)
- The PI shortlist is expected to be announced by the last week of January 2025
Stage 3: Final Selection
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo a Personal Interview (PI) and a Written Ability Test (WAT). The final merit list will be compiled considering:
- CAT 2024 score (35% weightage)
- PI performance (35%)
- WAT score (20%)
- Resume score (10%)
- The final admission offers are anticipated to be released around the second week of May 2025.
Minimum Eligibility Criteria:
CAT 2024 Percentile:
- General: Overall 85 percentile; sectional 75 percentile
- NC-OBC/EWS: Overall 75 percentile; sectional 65 percentile
- SC: Overall 65 percentile; sectional 55 percentile
- ST/PwD: Overall 55 percentile; sectional 45 percentile
Academic Performance:
- Class X: Minimum 60% marks for General and NC-OBC/EWS; 55% for SC/ST/PwD
- Class XII: Minimum 60% marks for General and NC-OBC/EWS; 55% for SC/ST/PwD
These revisions aim to provide a more holistic evaluation of candidates, emphasizing academic consistency, diversity, and relevant work experience. Prospective applicants should ensure they meet these criteria and complete all required steps within the specified timelines.
