Old IIM (Gen 1)
IIM Kozhikode
Kozhikode, Kerala · Established 1996
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Overview
IIM Kozhikode, established in 1996, has risen rapidly to the top ranks of Indian management education. Known for its hilltop campus and the largest residential MBA cohort among the older IIMs, it has a strong emphasis on gender diversity.
Highlights
- Among the highest-ranked younger IIMs
- Pioneer of large, diverse MBA cohorts
- Notable gender diversity initiatives
Programmes Offered
Top Recruiters
Companies that regularly recruit from IIM-K
Consulting
BFSI
E-Commerce
Technology
FMCG
Conglomerate
Notable Alumni
Madhabi Puri Buch
Chairperson
V. Vaidyanathan
MD & CEO
Rajan Anandan
Managing Director
K. Ganesh
Serial Entrepreneur
Sanjay Purohit
CEO
Important Dates & Deadlines
Key dates in the upcoming admission cycle
CAT 2026 registration opens
August 2026
CAT 2026 exam
24 November 2026
CAT result declaration
January 2027
PGP shortlist release
February 2027
WAT & PI rounds
February–March 2027
Final admission offer
April 2027
Academic session begins
June 2027
Seat Matrix
Category-wise seat allocation per programme
| Programme | General | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGP (MBA) | 210 | 121 | 67 | 34 | 46 | 478 |
NIRF Rankings Tracker
NIRF Management category ranking over 5 years (lower is better)
Consistently ranked #5 over 5 years
Fee vs ROI
Investment, placement outcomes, and payback estimate for the flagship MBA
Total Fees
21L
2-year programme
Living Cost
4L
Estimated total
Median CTC
29L
Per annum
Average CTC
32L
Per annum
Total Investment
25L
Payback Period
0.9 yrs
First-year median CTC covers 116% of total investment · First-year ROI: 16%
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Living Cost Guide
Estimated monthly expenses near Kozhikode campus
Hilltop campus at Kunnamangalam; residential hostel
Faculty & Research
Faculty
80
Full-time members
Student : Faculty
7:1
Ratio
Research Centres
- Centre for Digital Innovation and Transformation
- Centre for Social and Environmental Innovation
- Liberal Studies and Humanities Lab
Areas of Excellence
Student Life
Clubs & Committees
Festivals & Events
- Backwaters (cultural fest)
- Infusion (management summit)
- Uthsav
