IIM Kozhikode Cutoff: MBA Cutoff, Composite Score & Trends

IIM Kozhikode CAT Cut off 2026 (Qualifying Cutoff)

Check the overall and sectional CAT qualifying cutoff for IIM Kozhikode MBA course.

Category	CAT Score Percentile	Sectional Percentile
General	85	75
OBC/NCL/EWS	75	65
SC	65	55
ST/PwD	55	45

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IIM Kozhikode Previous Years’ Cutoff

To understand the cutoff marks you should get to secure a seat at IIM Kozhikode, check the last two years’ cutoff data provided below. 

IIM Kozhikode Cutoff 2025

Category	Overall CAT Percentile
General	85
OBC/NCL/EWS	75
SC	65
ST/PwD	55

IIM Kozhikode Cutoff 2024

Category	Overall CAT Percentile
General	85
OBC/NCL/EWS	75
SC	65
ST/PwD	55

Key Takeaway:

Based on the last two years’ cutoff data, we interpret that the qualifying cutoff has remained the same. Although the qualifying cutoff is 85th percentile for the general category and between the 75th and 55th percentile for the reserved category, it is ideal to score 95+ percentile for the general category to be within the safe score range that maximises the chance of getting selected. 

*The above information is based on RTI Data

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IIM Kozhikode Composite Score Cutoff 2026 (Expected)

A composite score is the combined score used to evaluate candidates for admission. It is a total weighted number used to rank applicants for interview shortlists and final selection offers. Below are the category-wise expected CS.

Category	Interview Shortlist Composite Score	Final Selection (Composite Score)
General	62.4 – 63.7	42.8 – 45.7
NC-OBC	54.3 – 55.3	34.0 – 35.5
EWS	55.0 – 56.4	35.7 – 37.8
SC	48.2 – 48.7	30.2 – 31.4
ST	42.1 – 42.6	23.0 – 25.0
PwD	32.9 – 45.6	24.3 – 29.8

*The above information is based on RTI Data

Previous Years’ IIM Kozhikode Composite Score Cutoff

The following past data gives insight into what you should aim for to qualify the final round.

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IIMK Composite Score: Batch 2024-26

Category	Admission Process	Composite Score 2024-26
General	Interview Shortlist	62.4
	Final Selection	42.8
NC-OBC	Interview Shortlist	54.3
	Final Selection	34.6
EWS	Interview Shortlist	55.0
	Final Selection	37.8
SC	Interview Shortlist	48.2
	Final Selection	30.2
ST	Interview Shortlist	42.6
	Final Selection	23.0
PwD	Interview Shortlist	45.6
	Final Selection	29.8

*The above information is based on RTI Data

IIMK Composite Score: Batch 2023-2025

Category	Admission Process	Composite Score 2023-2025
General	Interview Shortlist	63.7
	Final Selection	45.7
NC-OBC	Interview Shortlist	55.3
	Final Selection	35.5
EWS	Interview Shortlist	56.4
	Final Selection	35.7
SC	Interview Shortlist	48.7
	Final Selection	31.4
ST	Interview Shortlist	42.1
	Final Selection	25.0
PwD	Interview Shortlist	32.9
	Final Selection	24.3

*The above information is based on RTI Data

Category-wise Number of Candidates Shortlisted for the Interview Round

Check the number of students selected for the PI round. This represents the competitive and rigorous selection process that candidates go through. 

Category	General	EWS	NC-OBC	SC	ST	PWD
Number of Candidates Who Filled the CAT Form	161,564	13,489	43,743	19,525	5,074	999
Shortlisted	1,850	400	1,200	750	360	140
% of Form Filled	1.15	2.97	2.74	3.84	7.09	14.01

*The above information is based on RTI Data

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IIM Kozhikode Cutoff for PGP Finance

IIM Kozhikode accepts CAT/GMAT/GRE scores for the PGP Finance program. It also gives weightage to the finance suitability score. Check the complete details below.

CAT Sectional Cutoff

Category-wise cutoffs are listed below. This is based on data the institute provides on its official website. The given cut off score is applicable to CAT/GMAT/GRE sections.

Category	Quantitative Ability	Data Interpretation	Verbal Ability
General	85	80	70
OBC/NCL/EWS	75	70	65
SC	65	60	60
ST/PwD	60	55	55

Selection Criteria for Final Selection

For the final shortlist of the candidates, weightage is given to various components mentioned below.

Component	Weightage
PI Score	35%
WAT Score	10%
Scaled Sectional Score for the Quantitative Section of the Eligibility Exam	15%
Scaled Sectional Score for the DI Section of the Eligibility Exam	15%
Work Experience Score	10%
Finance Orientation Score	15%
Total	100%

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IIM Kozhikode Cut off for PGP LSM

The minimum qualifying cutoff based on the entrance score is as follows. 

Category	Verbal Section Percentile * (CAT/GMAT/GRE)	Reasoning Section Percentile ** (CAT/GMAT/GRE)	Other Section Percentile*** (CAT/GMAT/GRE)
General	80	80	60
OBC/NCL/EWS	70	70	60
SC	60	60	60
ST/PwD	55	55	55

* Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (CAT), Verbal (GMAT/GMAT Focus Edition), Verbal Reasoning (GRE).

** Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (CAT), Integrated Reasoning (GMAT)/Data Insights (GMAT Focus Edition), Analytical Writing (GRE)

*** Quantitative Ability (CAT), Quantitative (GMAT/GMAT Focus Edition), Quantitative Reasoning (GRE)

IIM Kozhikode PGP LSM Cutoff for Final Selection

Component	Weightage
AIS Score	40%
WAT Score	20%
PI Score	40%

IIM Kozhikode Cutoff for Executive Programs

IIM Kozhikode accepts the EMAT/CAT/GMAT/GRE score for EPGP. Check the cutoff across selection stages below.

IIM Kozhikode EPGP Cutoff for EMAT

The IIM Kozhikode EPGP EMAT cutoff is the minimum percentage candidates need to qualify for the next stage of the admission process. The cutoff varies across categories, with relaxed requirements for reserved categories. 

Category	EMAT Cutoff
General	35%
OBC (NC), EWS and Women	30%
SC	25%
ST	20%
PwD	20%

IIM Kozhikode EPGP Cutoff for CAT/GMAT/GRE

Candidates applying through CAT, GMAT or GRE must meet the prescribed minimum score or percentile in the respective entrance exam. Requirements differ by exam, as shown below. 

Entrance Exam	Cutoff
Common Admission Test (CAT)	A minimum of 75 percentile
GMAT	A minimum of 700 marks
GRE	Verbal Reasoning: 151 score Quantitative Reasoning: 152 score Analytical Writing: 3.5 score

IIM Kozhikode EPGP Cutoff for Personal Interview

Candidates shortlisted must meet the prescribed interview cutoff to remain eligible for further consideration. The required percentage varies by category, with different thresholds for General, OBC-NC/EWS/Women, SC, ST and PwD candidates. 

Category	Interview Cutoff
General	25%
OBC (NC), EWS and Women	20%
SC	15%
ST	15%
PwD	15%

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