Selection criteria and admission procedure at IIM Kozhikode 2020

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The admission procedure at IIM Kozhikode spans across 3 stages for admission to their PGP batch of 2020-22. Crossing all three stages can get the candidate a coveted seat in this institution.

Stage 1: Register candidates that meet minimum eligibility criteria

Table 1: Eligibility criteria

Candidates who have opted for the institute through the admission procedure at IIM K and are eligible based on the above criteria will receive an email for online registration to the institute. This is a pre-interview registration process and not a call for the interview.

Stage 2: Shortlisting for WAT and PI

A shortlist from each category will be prepared based on the Aggregate Index Score(AIS). This comprises of scores from CAT 2019, Class X, Class XII and gender/academic diversity criterion. Weightage is given below:

Table 2: AIS weightage

CAT Index Score

Scores from the three sections (with equal weightage) of CAT 2019 will be considered for the calculation of the CAT Index Score. It will carry a weightage of 45%.

Class X Score

The percentage of marks obtained in SSC/Class X or any equivalent examination would be calculated based on the aggregate marks of all subjects that appear in the marks sheet, irrespective of whether the Board considers them for calculation of percentage. The percentage scores are first adjusted by dividing each score by the highest percentage score obtained in the Board and then the resultant score is multiplied by 30. The database of SSC/Class X/Equivalent percentage scores of all CAT applicants for the past three years including the current year is used for identifying the highest percentage score of a Board.

Class XII Score

The percentage of marks obtained in HSC/Class XII/Equivalent/Diploma would be calculated based on the aggregate marks of all subjects that appear in the marksheet or grade sheet, irrespective of whether the Board considers them for calculation of percentage. The HSC/Class XII/Equivalent/Diploma percentage scores are first adjusted by dividing each score by the highest percentage score obtained in the stream of that Board and then that adjusted score is multiplied by 15. The database of HSC/Class XII/Equivalent/Diploma percentage scores of all CAT applicants for the past three years including the current year is used for identifying the highest percentage score of a stream in a Board.

Gender/Academic Diversity Score

Marks are awarded for gender/academic diversity. Only female candidates are eligible for a gender diversity score. A candidate with (or pursuing) a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a discipline other than engineering/technology will be eligible for the academic diversity score. A candidate is entitled only to an applicable diversity score of 10, from either gender diversity or academic diversity and not both.

Stage 3: Final shortlist

The shortlisted candidates after Stage 2 will be required to appear for WAT and PI. These will be conducted at Bangalore, Mumbai, New Delhi, Kozhikode Hyderabad, and Kolkata by IIM Kozhikode. WAT will have to be completed first by the candidates followed by the PI. Upon completion of the admission procedure at IIM Kozhikode, the final scores will be calculated based on CAT 2019 score, PI, WAT and resume.

Table 3: Final Score breakdown