IIM-Kozhikode EPGP 2024-25

Below Are The IIM Kozhikode EPGP Admission Deadlines, Eligibility and Selection Criteria Of The 2024-25 EPGP Class At IIM Kozhikode.

Avg. GMAT ScoreGMAT Range650-720
Total ApplicantsAcceptance Rate
Class Size320Avg. Work Experience60 months
Applicant DeadlinesR4: February 01, 2024Decision DatesR4: April 15, 2024
Length of Program24 Months 

IIM Kozhikode was established in 1997. IIM A offers two year Post Graduate Programme for Executives (PGPX).

The Post Graduate Program in Management for Executives (EPGP) is one of the finest two-year, full-time, residential programs in the world. Carefully designed by the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode for bright, enthusiastic, and aspirational executives with substantial professional experience, the EPGP program attracts top talents from diverse industries, cultures, and geographies. 

Eligibility Criteria for the IIM Kozhikode Executive Post Graduate Programme (EPGP) – 2024-25 :

  • A bachelor’s degree* or its equivalent in any discipline with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA is required for admission to the IIM Kozhikode EPGP.
  • Candidates without a recognized bachelor’s degree may apply if they have a minimum aggregate of 50% in CA/ICWA/CS.
  • Degrees obtained from foreign universities must be accompanied by an equivalency certificate from AIU (Association of Indian Universities) or a Government of India approved assessment agency, or from a UGC recognized Indian university. Proof of aggregate percentage of marks obtained in the completed program is mandatory.
  • Applicants must have at least 3 years of managerial/entrepreneurial/professional experience post-graduation by the application deadline. Experience acquired prior to graduation will not be considered. Those with exactly 3 years of work experience at the time of application must submit an experience certificate issued by their current employer, dated after the online application submission date. Candidates with more than 3 years of work experience must provide the latest experience certificate, along with other documents justifying the 3-year requirement.
  • The date of issue of the provisional certificate/original degree certificate/convocation date (whichever is earlier) will be considered as the graduation date for calculating work experience gained after graduation..

Selection & Admission Process of IIM K

  • Three-Stage Selection Process: IIMK’s admissions for the EPGP 2023-2025 batch follow a meticulous three-stage selection process.
    • Stage 1: Shortlisting based on Eligibility Criteria: Applicants are initially shortlisted based on the information provided in their online application form and supporting documents. Eligible candidates proceed to the next stage.
    • Stage 2: EMAT & Personal Interview: This stage includes an Executive Management Aptitude Test (EMAT) followed by a personal interview.
      • EMAT (Executive Management Aptitude Test):
        • Designed to assess applicants’ logical, numerical, and verbal abilities crucial for the EPGP.
        • Test duration: One hour with 40 questions.
        • Applicants may alternatively submit CAT/GRE/GMAT scores not older than 3 years.
      • Personal Interview: Conducted by a panel of IIMK faculty, focusing on evaluating applicants’ profiles.
  • Merit List and Admission: Scores from EMAT/CAT/GRE/GMAT and the Personal Interview are standardized and used to prepare a merit list for admission.
  • Special Consideration for Accomplished Candidates: Those with distinguished accomplishments in their respective fields may qualify for EMAT exemption based on profile evaluation and a personal interview.