Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode

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.

The PGP-BL admission process at IIM Kozhikode starts with submission of online application. Once the online applications are submitted, IIMK faculty committee would review the application, shortlists candidates for interview based on various criteria. The interview panel will evaluate each candidate's performance, on the basis of quality and nature of work experience, diversity, leadership qualities, social sensitivity, and multi-dimensionality. Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to think critically will be among the key attributes that the panel will seek in candidates. The admission process will have following 3 stages:

• Registration of candidates meeting the eligibility criteria
• Candidate to provide a statement of goals and an alternate essay. Shortlisting for PI will be done based on candidates meeting the basic eligibility criteria.
• The interview panel will evaluate each candidate’s performance, on the basis of quality and nature of work experience, diversity, leadership qualities, social sensitivity and multi – dimensionality. Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to think critically
• IIM Kozhikode will conduct the personal Interview in Bengaluru, Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata and at IIM Kozhikode Campus