IIM Kozhikode PGP - LSM Admission Shortlist Out: Inaugural Batch Gets High Salary Packages; Check Cut off, Fee, Selection Process

Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK), one of the top IIMs, has released the shortlist for the 3rd batch of two year full time Post Graduate Program in Liberal Studies & Management (PGP-LSM). IIM Kozhikode is the first IIM to offer an MBA in Liberal Studies & Management. The Placement process for the first batch of IIM Kozhikode PGP LSM 2020-22 was conducted with the flagship PGP batch which has registered high placements with average salary of Rs. 29.5 LPA.

 The online applications for admissions to PGP-LSM 2022-24 batch were closed on March 8, 2022. IIM Kozhikode accepts CAT, GMAT and GRE exam scores for PGP-LSM Admission. Since the application process remained open for a short period, eligible candidates needed to apply early to avoid any technical glitches at the last minute.  

PGP-LSM 2022-24 Batch: Short List Released

Sharing the need of the programme, Prof Debashis Chatterjee, Director IIM Kozhikode said, “The scientific method of teaching and learning alone is not sufficient for preparing future managers. There is a dire need for an alternative form of management education. PGP-LSM is an initiative of IIM Kozhikode to equip the future managers with the earnestness to deal with human beings with equal effectiveness.”

IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM program is a unique offering and 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.

This year IIM Kozhikode has revised the PGP LSM admission criteria, cut offs, weightage in shortlisting process and final selection process. This article on PGP-LSM offered by IIM Kozhikode will share details about Program Highlights, IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM Fees, Placements, Admission process, Eligibility criteria, Important Dates and other key details. So read on all about the recently launched yet high in demand IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM program and admission process 

Also Read: IIM Kozhikode PGP–Finance Admission: Application is Open for Candidates with CAT/GMAT/GRE Score; Check Fee, Selection Process

Table of Contents

1. IIM Kozhikode PGP LSM: Highlights & Program USPs
2. IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM Program fee
3. IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM Career Opportunities
4. IIM Kozhikode PGP LSM Placements 2022
5. IIM Kozhikode PGP LSM Eligibility Criteria 2022
6. IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM Admission process 2022
7. How to Apply for IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM Admission 2022?
8. Important Dates for IIMK PGP-LSM Admission 2022

1. IIM Kozhikode PGP LSM: Highlights & Program USPs       

1. The program 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. These are the roles that require a holistic perspective and ‘Diversity of thoughts’ which PGP-LSM aims to develop
2. PGP-LSM is a unique offering, with the primary objective to prepare future managers by enabling them to acquire emotional, cultural, and creative intelligence
3. 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.
4. The programme also has a module on International and Rural immersion that the participants need to engage with in term IV (second year).
5. Master’s thesis in term VI (second year) is another unique feature of the course.
6. IIM Kozhikode will also provide assistance for internship and final placements.

1.2 Fully Residential Program
PGP-LSM at IIM Kozhikode is a completely residential program. Boarding and Lodging will be provided to all the students

2. IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM Program fee
The 2 years PGP Liberal Studies & Management program fee is Rs.20,50,000 at IIM Kozhikode.

3. IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM Career Opportunities
Career opportunities on completion of PGP-LSM program exist in the areas of Business, Social Enterprises, Healthcare, Hospitality, Service Industry among others.

4. IIM Kozhikode PGP LSM Placements 2022
IIM Kozhikode has registered 100% placements for the first PGP-LSM 2020-22 batch. IIM Kozhikode provides assistance in placement for PGP-LSM students. The recent placement 2022 season was a grand success with 100% placements for the inaugural batches of the PGP- Liberal Studies and Management (PGP-LSM), PGP- Finance (PGP-F) and 24th batch of flagship PGP Programme. A total of 571 offers were rolled out by 116 companies. In addition to the Conglomerates and MNCs, numerous startups like CityMall, Healthplix, Navi, Of Business, Porter, Rupeek, Udaan, Vernacular.ai and Zebpay have also recruited from the campus. The Placements season witnessed International Offers from companies like CarDekho, Omnibiz and Tolaram Group.

4.1 IIM Kozhikode Placement 2022: Key Highlights

• 100% Placements achieved in 3 days
• Out of the 546 students placed, 40 students each are from the PGP- F and PGP- LSM courses.
• Average salary is up by 31.3% at Rs.29.5 LPA from Rs.22.53 LPA last year
• Median salary is up by 32.5% at Rs.26.50 LPA from Rs.20 LPA last year
• 571 offers were rolled out by 116 companies
• 39 new recruiters participated in Placement 2022
• Consulting recorded 58% rise in offers and emerged as the largest recruiting sector with 41% of the offers rolled out in Placement 2022
• Top Recruiters included ABInBev, Accenture, Amazon, Avendus Capital, Bain & Company, BCG, Capgemini, Citi Bank, Credit Suisse, D.E. Shaw, Deloitte, E&Y, Goldman Sachs, Google, HUL,  McKinsey, PwC, RPG Read More

5. IIM Kozhikode PGP LSM Eligibility Criteria 2022

• 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 2021/GRE/GMAT, taken between January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (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.

5.1 IIM Kozhikode Minimum Cut off Eligibility for PGP-LSM
Following category wise cut offs will be applied before computing the stage 2 shortlist for final selection round on the basis of performance in the CAT/GMAT/GRE exams

Category	Verbal	Reasoning	Other Sections	Overall
General	80	80	60	80
NC-OBC/EWS	70	70	60	70
SC	60	60	55	60
ST/PWD	55	55	55	55

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Important Note on Sectional Cut Offs

Verbal:

1. For those who appeared in CAT 2021, ‘Verbal’ means ‘Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)’ section
2. For those who have taken GMAT Verbal means ‘Verbal Section’
3. For those who have taken GRE, ‘Verbal’ implies ‘Verbal Reasoning’ Section

Reasoning

1. For those who appeared in CAT 2021, Reasoning includes ‘Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
2. For those who have taken GMAT, Reasoning implies Integrated Reasoning
3. For those who have taken GRE, Reasoning means Analytical Writing

Other Sections

1. For those who appeared in CAT 2021, ‘Other Sections’ means Quantitative Ability (QA)’ section
2. For those who have taken GMAT, other section means ‘Quantitative’
3. For those who have taken GRE, ‘Other sections’ imply ‘Quantitative Reasoning’ Section

6. IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM Admission process 2022
IIM Kozhikode will adopt 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)

The three stage admission process consists of following steps:

6.1 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.

6.2 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.

6.2.1 IIMK PGP-LSM Shortlisting Weightage: Aggregate Index Score (AIS)
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). The weight of each component in the AIS is as follows

Component	Weightage percent
Verbal and Reasoning Sections Percentile Score	40%
Class X Percentage Score	20%
Class XII Percentage Score	15%
Academic Diversity Score	15%
Gender Diversity Score	5%
Work Experience Score	5%
Total	100%

6.2.2. 5% Weightage to Female Candidates
A weightage of 5% will be awarded to candidates who are either a female or transgender while shortlisting the candidates for the PI round

6.3 Step 3: Final Merit List for IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM Admission 2022

• The short-listed candidates will be asked to appear for a Personal Interview (PI).
• During the PI process, the panel will evaluate the candidates based on their Communication, Attitude and Personality, General and Business Awareness, Liberal Studies Aptitude, Managerial and Leadership Aptitude and Quality of Work Experience.
• After the conclusion of the PI process, a category-wise merit list will be prepared.

6.3.1 Final Merit List Weightage

• After the conclusion of the PI process, the final scores will be computed based on the performance in AIS Score and PI Score
• Category-wise merit list will be prepared based on the final scores
• Admission offers will be made to candidates following the merit list as per the Government of India reservation norms.

Component	Weightage
AIS Score	50%
PI Score	50%
Total	100%

7. How to Apply for IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM Admission 2022?
Application process is online

8. Important Dates for IIMK PGP-LSM Admission 2022

IIMK PGP-LSM Admission 2022 Activity	Key Date
Online application opens	February 23, 2022
Last date for submission of application	March 8, 2022 till 5 PM
Release of Shortlist	March 15, 2022 (After 5 PM)
Online Interview commences	April 18, 2022
Declaration of results	1st week of June 2022 (Tentative)
Classes commence	1st week of July 2022 (Tentative)
Course conclude	March 2024

IIM Kozhikode joined the family of IIMs in 1996 with its first PGP batch of 42 students in 1997 and has grown over the years with a batch strength of 550 odd students making it the fastest growing management school in the country. IIM Kozhikode has a strong International Exchange Programme for students and faculty with several leading Management Institutes in EU and ASEAN countries like SDA Bacconi, Jonkoping, Sweden, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark, ESCAP-EAP, France; University of Queensland, Austria, Victoria University of Wellington among others.

IIM Kozhikode is ranked # 4 in the Ministry of Education NIRF 2021 Rankings and 5th in MBAUniverse.com Rankings 2022 among top 100 B-schools in India. Accredited by International Accreditation Bodies like AMBA and EQUIS, IIM Kozhikode is housed in the most picturesque and oxy-rich campuses in the country. The infrastructure includes air-conditioned classrooms, guest care areas and LAN/WAN connectivity. It is considered as one of the most efficient Institutions in the country.

IIM Kozhikode is led by its Director Dr Debashis Chatterjee, a pioneer in the field of Asian models in leadership. He is credited with transforming IIM Kozhikode from an obscure regional school to an institution of national impact and global recognition 

Also Read: IIM Kozhikode PGP–Finance Admission 2022: Application is Open for Candidates with CAT/GMAT/GRE Score; Check Fee, Selection Process, Last Date – March 8

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