Your Guide to IIM Kozhikode MBA Admissions via CAT
Want to get into IIM K ? But first, you need to navigate the admissions process. This blog post will equip you with everything you need to know about securing admission to IIM K MBA program through the CAT exam.
Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university from any discipline with a minimum of 50%
marks (aggregate) for MBA program.
Appear for the Common Admission Test (CAT) and secure a high score (cut-offs vary each year)
Work experience is not mandatory, but may strengthen your application.
CAT Cutoff and Selection Process:
Candidates have to give the CAT exam to get admission in the MBA program.
The CAT is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) for admission to their MBA programs. The registration process for CAT typically begins in the months of July-August. You can find all the details about CAT registration, exam dates, the application form, and the syllabus on the official CAT website (https://iimcat.ac.in/).
CAT sectional cut-off and overall percentile for each category 2023-
These qualifying cut offs are CAT percentile required to be eligible for WAT-PI round of IIM Kozhikode admissions. Candidates must note that the final CAT cut offs could be higher.
Shortlisted candidates are called for WAT ( Writing Assessment Test) and PI. WAT assesses your writing and communication skills, while PI is an in-depth evaluation of your motivation, leadership potential, and suitability for the program.
The final consolidated admission score is formed by the following weightages:
1 CAT Score – 35
2 AWT ( Academic Writing Test) – 20
3 Personal Interview – 35
4 Work Experience -5
5 Academic Scores (10th, 12th, Graduation etc.)- 5
Fees and Specializations
IIM K offers a variety of MBA specializations like –
- Business Analytics
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing
- Operations Management and Quantitative Techniques
- Strategic Management
The fee structure for the MBA program varies for Indian candidates. Here’s a brief overview:
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IIM K Admissions – Application Process
- While a strong academic background plays a role, a stellar CAT performance can significantly enhance your chances, even if your 10th and 12th marks aren’t top-notch.
- Don’t underestimate the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). These stages hold immense weightage (around 44%) in the final selection process.
- Refine your writing and communication skills to excel in the WAT.
- Prepare for the PI thoroughly to showcase your motivation, leadership potential, and suitability for the IIM Kozhikode MBA program.
- While not mandatory, relevant work experience (ideally 2-3 years) can strengthen your application.
- Women candidates receive some weightage in the initial shortlisting process. This aims to promote gender diversity in the program. However, there are no additional gender-based benefits in the later stages of selection.
Placements
IM Kozhikode placements 2023 concluded for its PGP batch 2023 along with the second batches of PGP- Finance (PGP-F) and PGP Liberal Studies and Management (PGP-LSM). As per the latest report, the highest and median package offered during IIM Kozhikode placements 2023 was INR 67.02 LPA and INR 27 LPA, respectively. Further, 123 recruiters participated in the IIM Kozhikode placements process 2023 and presented 559 offers to the batch of 556 students. the highest and average package offered during IIM Kozhikode PGDM BL placements 2023 stood at INR 43.92 LPA and INR 29.23 LPA, respectively.
IIM Kozhikode’s reputation for academic excellence, diverse specializations, and strong placements make it a top contender for MBA aspirants. However, securing admission requires a strong academic profile, a high CAT score, and a stellar performance in the WAT & PI stages.