IIM Kozhikode Kochi Campus Executive MBA admit largest batch of 200 participants

IIM Kozhikode has added yet another feather to its cap. IIM Kozhikodes Kochi campus, a brainchild of Director Prof. Debashish Chatterjee, was setup in 2013 as a satellite campus. IIM Kozhikode Kochi Campus Executive MBA, known as EPGP Kochi, has admitted the largest batch (2024-26) in its history. A total of 200 participants have joined this program, up from 172 students last year. The batch also has 4 international participants from Saudi Arabia (2), Kuwait (1), and Germany (1).

IIMK EPGP Kochi 2024-26 batch inauguration was held on May 1, 2024 at IIM Kozhikode campus. Dr. Aravind Srinivasan, Chief Medical Officer and Director Projects, Aravind Eye Care System was the Chief Guest for the event.

IIM Kozhikode Kochi Campus Executive MBA: Key Highlights
Here are the key highlights of this batch.

• Female candidates account for nearly quarter strength (24%) of the batch
• Cohort has 4 international participants (Saudi Arabia - 02, Kuwait -01, Germany -01) this time around and.
• Over 73 % of the batch comes from 18 states/UTs outside Kerala.
• IT/ITES (35%), Manufacturing (12%), Healthcare and Education (8%), Banking and Financial Services (7%) sectors/areas which make up for the bulk of this cohort,
• Batch also has participants from the government sector, PSUs, Logistics and supply chain and includes Entrepreneurs too.
• To allow participants outside of Kerala to participate effectively, IIMK EPGP Kochi is scheduled to have one weekend cohort in physical mode, and two weekday cohorts in online mode.

IIM Kozhikode Kochi EPGP Induction Ceremony Held
The Induction ceremony for the 11th batch of IIM Kozhikodes Executive Post Graduate Programme (EPGP) in Management, Kochi Campus, for the year 2024 2026 for working executives was held at. Director IIM Kozhikode, Prof. Debashis Chatterjee, presided over the ceremony with the Deans, Chairpersons, faculty, staff and the newly inducted students in attendance. Dr. Aravind Srinivasan, Chief Medical Officer and Director Projects, Aravind Eye Care System was the Chief Guest for the induction programme.

In his inspiring address to the students and IIMK community members, Dr Arvind Srinivasan shed light on the role society plays in shaping an individuals character. He touched upon various other aspects like - importance of mentorship, developing social intelligence, gaining discipline and the significance of deep observation while executing personal and professional tasks.

Prof. Debashis Chatteree, thanked Dr Srinivasan for gracing the occasion and spoke on the institutional mission of Vision 2047 Globalizing Indian Thought, driven by the values of authenticity, sustainability and fulfilment. In a free-wheeling interaction with the latest cohort, Prof. Chatterjee also threw light on the importance of connecting work with the power of purpose and how reflective consciousness is integral for success in the longer run.
Earlier, Prof. Joshy Joseph, Chairperson - IIMK Kochi Campus Programmes, introduced the guests and the incoming cohort of EPGP Kochi-11. Prof. Kamal Kishore Sharma, delivered the vote of thanks.

The fifth IIM to be established by Govt. of India in 1996, IIMK started its academic journey in 1997 with its flagship Postgraduate Program (PGP). The Institute is on a high growth trajectory today, offering widest range of academic programs in the field of management education. These include Doctoral Programme in Management (PhD), Executive PG Programmes, Management Development Programmes and Faculty Development Programs. IIMK set up a Satellite campus at Infopark, Kochi, in 2013 dedicated to Executive Education. IIMK is ranked 3rd as per NIRF India Rankings 2023: Management. Institute is globally accredited by EQUIS (EFMD) and AMBA (UK).

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