Post Graduate Programme in Liberal Studies & Management (PGP-LSM)
IIM Kozhikode Post Graduate Programme in Liberal Studies & Management (PGP-LSM), is a two-year full-time Masters level program designed to integrate and equip participants to pursue careers in managerial roles in marketing, human resource management, media, social enterprise, hospitality, healthcare or in other people facing roles. These are the roles that require a holistic perspective and ‘Diversity of thoughts’ which PGP-LSM aims to develop.
PGP-LSM is a unique offering, with the primary objective to prepare future managers by enabling them to acquire emotional, cultural, and creative intelligence.
IIM Kozhikode adopts a three-stage selection process for the admissions to PGP-LSM- Stage-I (Online application); Stage-II (Shortlisting of the candidates); Stage-III (Personal Interview) as below:
Step 1: Registration of candidates meeting the minimum eligibility criteria
All candidates who are fulfilling the eligibility criteria are required to register online for the PGP-LSM programme of IIM Kozhikode. Only those candidates who have successfully completed the online registration process for IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM programme are considered for Stage 2.
Step 2: In Stage 2, a shortlist of candidates in each reservation category will be prepared based on an Aggregate Index Score (AIS). The AIS is computed based on the percentile score in aptitude test (CAT/GMAT/GRE), academic performance, work experience, academic diversity score and gender diversity score. The shortlisting process applies to all eligible candidates who have successfully completed the registration process. A shortlist of candidates in each category will be prepared based on an Aggregate Index Score (AIS).
Step-3: All the shortlisted candidates are required to participate in personal interview. Based on the performance in PI round, academics, entrance exam and other parameters, final merit list will be generated for final selection.
IIM Kozhikode PGP LSM program is a unique offering, with the primary objective to prepare future managers by enabling them to acquire emotional, cultural, and creative intelligence. The programme is designed to integrate and equip participants to pursue careers in managerial roles in marketing, human resource management, media, social enterprise, hospitality, healthcare or in other people facing roles.
The PGP-LSM is a two-year (six term) full time programme that provides in-depth coverage in terms of lessons from liberal studies and core management principles in the first year followed by advanced courses and electives in the second year.
The programme also has a module on International and Rural immersion that the participants need to engage with in term IV (second year). Master’s thesis in term VI (second year) is another unique feature of the course. IIM Kozhikode will also provide assistance for internship and final placements. PGP-LSM at IIM Kozhikode is a completely residential program. Boarding and Lodging will be provided to all the students.
CAT Application form and IIM Kozhikode application form is same. You need to apply for CAT and IIM Kozhikode simultaneously. Step by Step process how to apply for IIM Kozhikode admission is as below:
- Register and Apply for CAT Exam
- Opt for IIM Kozhikode on the page mentioning the IIMs and their programmes
- Pay CAT Registration Fee, appear in the exam and wait for result
- If applying through GMAT/GRE fill the IIM Kozhikode application separately
IIM Kozhikode eligibility criteria for MBA LSM Admission have following points:
- Applicants must hold a duly recognized bachelor’s degree/post-graduate in any discipline with minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA.
- The applicant must possess a valid score in CAT 2024/GRE/GMAT, taken between January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 (both days inclusive)
- The candidates appearing for the final year of Bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply.
The short-listed candidates will be asked to appear for Personal Interview (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT). After the conclusion of the PI and WAT process, a category-wise merit list would be prepared based on the candidates' performance in CAT/GMAT/GRE, PI, WAT. Admission offers would be made to the candidates following the merit list as per the Government of India reservation norms.
Post Graduate Program In Management (PGP)
The Post-graduate Programme in Management is the flagship MBA programme of IIMK. It prepares the young and dynamic graduates for senior level positions in industry and other sectors. The PGP programme also lays greater emphasis on knowledge assimilation and its effective use than on its mere reproduction. Multiple pedagogical tools including lectures, case studies, exercises, role-plays, simulation, video shows are used to facilitate effective learning in the courses. The continuous evaluation system is rigorous comprising of quizzes, assignments, mid-term and end-term examinations.
The programme also lays emphasis on learning through requirements of library-based self-study, group work, open-ended discussions and real life projects. The students inculcate the spirit of 'dream- innovate- achieve' and imbibe social concern as an integral part of the learning process.
Application process for admission at IIM Kozhikode opens with the start of CAT registration process from August first week. The application process for IIMK Admission is as below:
• Apply for CAT exam during August-September latest by the last date of registration.
• IIM Kozhikode Last Date to apply is same as the last date for CAT registration
• CAT Registration Fee includes the IIM Kozhikode Application Fees
• In the CAT application form, you need to select IIM Kozhikode PGP, PGP-Finance, PGP-LSM and other programs and select the interview city
• After declaration of CAT exam result, you can check at IIM Kozhikode website whether you are shortlisted by entering your CAT registration ID and password
The 2 year full time PGP at IIM Kozhikode has six-terms spread over two years. The first-year courses (term I to III) are aimed at building the foundations of the PGP. All students are required to complete all the first-year courses successfully. These courses are designed to provide the basic conceptual knowledge and analytical tools in different disciplines and functional areas of management. the first-year curriculum also consists of courses that aim at inculcating a sense of ethical consciousness and social responsibility. The first-year core curriculum is compulsory. The list of various courses includes Organization and Market Economics, Organization Behaviour, Financial Accounting, Data Analysis, Business Communication, Marketing Management, Financial Markets and Instruments, Economic Environment, Accounting, Human Resources, Information system, Sustainability & Business.
Specializations in the areas of Marketing, HR, Operations, IT, Finance, Strategy are offered in the second year during term Iv to VI.
CAT Application form and IIM Kozhikode application form is same. You need to apply for CAT and IIM Kozhikode simultaneously. Step by Step process how to apply for IIM Kozhikode admission is as below:
- Register and Apply for CAT Exam
- Opt for IIM Kozhikode on the page mentioning the IIMs and their programmes
- Pay CAT Registration Fee, appear in the exam and wait for result
IIM Kozhikode eligibility criteria for MBA Admission is similar to other the admission criteria of other IIMs with CAT as the mandatory exam. Key points in IIMK eligibility criteria for PGP Admission are:
- Bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years duration with at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA
- Appear in CAT exam and must obtain a minimum prescribed sectional and overall percentile score to become eligible for next stage of selection round
- The candidate must have scored minimum 60% marks in class 10 and 60% marks in class 12.
- A candidate appearing for the final year bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed the degree requirements and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply
IIM Kozhikode admission process begins after release of CAT exam result. The admission process is as below:
- All candidates who have opted for IIM Kozhikode in their CAT applications and are fulfilling the minimum eligibility criteria would receive an email for online registration for admissions to IIM Kozhikode.
Only those candidates who have successfully completed the online registration process for IIM Kozhikode are considered for Stage 2 of Shortlisting. - A shortlist of candidates in each category would be prepared based on an Aggregate Index Score (AIS). The AIS is computed based on the performance in CAT, academic performance in Class X & XII, work experience and gender/academic diversity.
- The short-listed candidates will be asked to appear for Personal Interview (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT).
After the conclusion of the PI and WAT process, a category-wise merit list would be prepared based on the candidates' performance in CAT, PI, WAT and resume. - Admission offers would be made to the candidates following the merit list as per the Government of India reservation norms in April/May
Post Graduate Programme in Finance (PGP Finance)
PGP-Finance is a two-year full-time masters level program designed to equip students to pursue careers in the financial world in domains such as corporate finance, investment banking, and wealth management. It is developed in consultation with the various stakeholders in the core finance and allied services industry. It aspires to meet the significant unmet industry need that exists in India and South Asia. Our mission is to nurture dependable, capable and fair-minded professionals conversant with the latest models and techniques of finance.
In line with the vision to innovate and excel in business education, Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) has introduced an innovative Post Graduate Programme in Finance (PGP-Finance) to equip candidates with the necessary skills to lead the growth in the financial services sector.
IIM Kozhikode PGP Finance admission process begins after release of CAT exam result. The admission process is as below:
- All candidates who have opted for IIM Kozhikode in their CAT applications and are fulfilling the minimum eligibility criteria would receive an email for online registration for admissions to IIM Kozhikode.
- Only those candidates who have successfully completed the online registration process for IIM Kozhikode are considered for Stage 2 of Shortlisting.
- A shortlist of candidates in each category would be prepared based on an Aggregate Index Score (AIS). The AIS is computed based on the performance in CAT, academic performance in Class X & XII, work experience and gender/academic diversity.
- The short-listed candidates will be asked to appear for Personal Interview (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT).
- After the conclusion of the PI and WAT process, a category-wise merit list would be prepared based on the candidates' performance in CAT, PI, WAT and resume.
- Admission offers would be made to the candidates following the merit list as per the Government of India reservation norms in April/May
The Post Graduate Programme in Finance (PGP-Finance) at IIMK is a unique offering, which is benchmarked against similar global programs in terms of program content and coverage while providing the participants a firm grounding in the Indian context through means of immersive courses, interaction with industry leaders and on-site/ trading floor visits.
A post-graduation in finance is a globally recognized qualification focussed on financial theory & application, with an aim to equip young graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in the core finance, fintech, banking and financial services industry.
CAT Application form and IIM Kozhikode application form is same. You need to apply for CAT and IIM Kozhikode simultaneously. Step by Step process how to apply for IIM Kozhikode admission is as below:
- Register and Apply for CAT Exam
- Opt for IIM Kozhikode on the page mentioning the IIMs and their programmes
- Pay CAT Registration Fee, appear in the exam and wait for result
IIM Kozhikode eligibility criteria for MBA Finance Admission is similar to other the admission criteria of other IIMs with CAT as the mandatory exam. Key points in IIMK eligibility criteria for PGP Finance Admission are:
- Bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years duration with at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA
- Appear in CAT exam and must obtain a minimum prescribed sectional and overall percentile score to become eligible for next stage of selection round
- The candidate must have scored minimum 60% marks in class 10 and 60% marks in class 12.
- A candidate appearing for the final year bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed the degree requirements and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply
The short-listed candidates will be asked to appear for Personal Interview (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT). After the conclusion of the PI and WAT process, a category-wise merit list would be prepared based on the candidates' performance in CAT, PI, WAT and resume. Admission offers would be made to the candidates following the merit list as per the Government of India reservation norms in April/May.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Business Administration (MBA) at IIM Calcutta is two years full time highly reputed management program. MBA at IIMC is designed to train students to become excellent general managers and high-level-decision-makers with broad strategic vision. This full-time two year residential Programme views management as an integrated process and helps students develop a global view and respond effectively to changes in the economic, technological, cultural and political environments. Specific skills in areas such as accounting, finance, marketing, operations, and management lie at the heart of the course.
Admission Process for Candidates for MBA at IIM Calcutta is through CAT. The admission of the candidates for admission to the MBA at IIM Calcutta is a two-step process:
In the first step, candidates are short-listed for Personal Interview (PI) round from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme. Detailed Admission process is as below:
- The candidate must have appeared and scored the minimum required percentile in CAT. Candidates are short-listed for PI round which is conducted in many cities
- Candidates are shortlisted from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme
- After the PI round, IIM Calcutta will award weightages to various parameters and admission offers are made by IIM Calcutta to successful candidates.
- The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in CAT, performance in PI round, academics, diversity, work experience among others
IIM Calcutta MBA curriculum has a two-tier structure. It consists of a core curriculum (compulsory credit courses and compulsory non-credit courses), a summer internship (compulsory industry training between first and second year) and elective courses (optional courses in the second year).The first year is committed to developing business fundamentals through compulsory courses spanning the areas of economics, finance, marketing, operations, systems and organizational behavior. The second year offers more number of electives than any other B-School in India, the flexibility ensuring that a student never makes a compromise with his desired area of pursuit. Students aspiring to delve deeper into topics can undertake term papers under faculty supervision.
MBA Curriculum: First Year
- Consists of a core curriculum (compulsory credit courses and compulsory non-credit courses)
- A summer internship (compulsory industry training between first and second year)
- The first year is committed to developing business fundamentals through compulsory courses spanning the areas of economics, finance, marketing, operations, systems, organizational behaviour, human resources, strategy and public policy.
MBA Curriculum: Second Year
- The second year offers a plethora of electives in different functional areas that students can choose based on their desired area of pursuit
- Students aspiring to delve deeper into topics can undertake term papers under faculty supervision.
- Elective courses (optional courses in the second year) include Finance, Human Resource Management, Economics, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Operations Management, Organizational
- For IIM Calcutta MBA admission, the applicant should Register and apply for CAT exam by paying the requisite application fee for the exam.
- On the page 4 of CAT application form, you need to select IIM Calcutta MBA and other programs and select the interview city.
- Your application for IIM Calcutta admission is submitted.
- You do not need to apply and pay separately for IIM Calcutta Admission.
- After declaration of CAT exam result, you can check at IIM Calcutta website whether you are shortlisted by entering your CAT registration ID and password
- IIM Calcutta MBA Eligibility criteria require that the candidate must hold a bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years duration after class 12, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA.
- The candidate should appear in CAT exam and must score minimum prescribed sectional and overall score to be considered for shortlisting.
- Candidates appearing for the final year bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed the degree requirements and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply for Admission.
- All the shortlisted candidates are eligible to participate in Final selection round for admission to IIM Calcutta
- For the candidates who have appeared in PI-WAT round, a composite score for final selection will be derived using the parameters and the corresponding weights as given below. This composite score will be used for preparation of category-wise merit list for final selection.