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CAT 2024 result is expected to be released on December 19, 2024.

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IIM Kozhikode to organise a seminar on "Mindful Leadership in the World of AI" from January 9 to 11, 2025.

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IIM Kozhikode Strategic Management Programme for CXOs to begin from February 23, 2025.

    Rating Summary

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    Good to go for

    College Infrastructure

    College infrastructure is great with siddhartha park, indoor and outdoor games infrastructure. Campus is good with its lush green environment and there is solar infrastructure and sustainablity everywhere in campuses

    Academics

    Academics is given utmost priority with focus on real world challenges preparation and the course pedagogy is world class and there’s emphasis on case studies,projects, presentations where theres focus on real world issues

    Placements

    Placements are offered from the top companies like Amazon,Bain, Campus gets placements from various domains like marketing and sales, Consulting,Finance, General Management.Placements committee focus should on Preparation rather than CV

    Value for Money

    Campus has great peer group,Excellent infrastructure,world class teaching faculty with focus on practical aspects and theres greenery everywhere and the Return on Investment in the campus is decent considering other IIMs

    Campus Life

    Campus life is one i enjoyed a lot.There are multiple things youll remember here, one is focus on acads, and sports. We have Sangram were theres an inter IIM competition which includes tough competition in sports

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    Good to Go for

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    Top B school with good peer learning

    College Infrastructure

    Infrastructure is excellent in all the top IIMS i.e BLACKI.Campus has siddharth park, good sports infrastructure, excellent hostel facilities. Mess is Okayish, Library has AC facilities and is 24* 7 functioning.

    Academics

    Professor's of different domains,have international phds. The pedagogy of teaching is different here, you have presentations, projects, assignments, group works which keeps you engaged and you'll get a feel of MBA

    Placements

    Since the Market condition is not up to the mark, placements have been seriously affected this year because of recession. Campus got placements well in the years of CoVid. Whatever it's you'll end up with a decent amount of package here.

    Value for Money

    IIM KOZHIKODE value for money can be said in its academics side as you'll get to interact with Business professionals, market experts, industrial leaders,budding startups. Issues with placement transparency needs to be improved

    Campus Life

    Campus life is overall excellent with multiple clubs, fests, there are mandatory international exchange for PGP LSM and PGP finance.Theres a team spirit that you'll come to develop in the 2 years and you'll recognise great lessons during SI p process

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    Top B schools with good peer learning

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    Mixed responses with IIM K

    College Infrastructure

    College has a beautiful infrastructure with TT court, basket ball, football court, indoor and outdoor sports. College has greenery everywhere.Library and hostel facilities are good which we can be proud of

    Academics

    PGP finance has good teachers whose teaching standards will ymake you to compete with standards of CFA level 1 and 2 candidates. Projects,Assignments, case based pedagogy will prepare one for global challenges in finance

    Placements

    Placements can be improved a lot by focusing more time on students prepartion than on CV's.The Student placement committee should be replaced awith external placement agencies. Transparency in placements should be promoted

    Value for Money

    Although ROI is fine if the market condition is very bad we can't expect an edge of being in the college. The seniors should interact with juniors much.Except that College has good teachers,good infrastructure and has a place to grow

    Campus Life

    This is the part where everyone enjoys, fests,clubs,committees,interest groups will keep you connected with the batch and you are always busy in one thing or the other.the batch strength is 600 students so you'll find a good peer group here

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    Mixed responses with IIM K

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    IIM K is where you want to be

    College Infrastructure

    We have the good kerala architecture, we have wifi, library which is allround with ergonomic chairs and sofas and bean bags, Hostel rooms especially H hostels are literally like a 3 star hostel in themselves with AC facilities

    Academics

    Academics is a key areas where we were exposed to current indutrial standard of specific domains, we were exposed to various key concepts in term1 which has finance,marketing and organisational behaviour.

    Placements

    Placements are pretty good, we got Big 4 companies like Baine,BCG,Kearney,Earnst and Young. Various companies come for different roles in Sales and marketing to Investment Banking for Summer Internships.

    Value for Money

    The fees is a bit high if you include all the expenses within the campus, the 2 years amount would come up to be 25Lakhs.The loan facilities are available which are collateral free and moratarium period of 2 years after the course is completed

    Campus Life

    Campus life is a good experience as we have greenery all over, we have competent peer group who come from various fields and theres an exchange of knowledge. we have many clubs and a marathon called Calicut marathon for which international participants do come

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    IIM K is where you want to be

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    IIMK

    College Infrastructure

    The infra in the college is well-maintained and legit. It has every facility which makes life in the campus easy and accessible for the students. Library, hostels, wifi and lib serviced are commendable. Mess sucks !

    Academics

    Great if you are self dependent. learning outcomes are great if you are passionate enough. profs are accessible always and very humble and approachable. Classrooms are well designed and acoustically prfocient.

    Placements

    I dont have any thing to do with placements sincxe i am in PhD prog. PhD placements in the previous batches were great and many were placed in institutes of natonal importance. this goes to show how well acceoted it is.

    Value for Money

    We dont have cost although we get enough stipend for a subsistence living. This suffices although the stipend in other IIMs are better than this like B and A. for the students, I feel they are satisfied with the RoI

    Campus Life

    The campus is warm, hot and humid virtue the geographical location. Its green and Airy though which makes it far better. The campus is great pverall and a nice place to spend ur time in. Transport inside could be better.

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    Overall it is great.

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    Excellent College

    College Infrastructure

    Excellent infracturctur containing world class facilities with wifi, sports facility, gym,library.Gym has a trainer and there's a swimming pool which has a deditacated trainer.Infrastructure is overall good.

    Academics

    Professors are renowned in their specialised field garnering knowledge and dispensing them through case studies, projects, assignments.Teachers are easily to approachable and they have a TA who can clarify the doubts

    Placements

    Placements can be improved by having a consulting team takeover like IIM Bangalore.Placements are fine for the batch but can be improved.Placements should be somewhat tuned to real market condition atmosphere

    Value for Money

    Overall learning experience via case based methods, industry exposure, business leaders talk and clubs and committee college is value for money in their academia and extracurricular activities.Its a value for the amount you pay

    Campus Life

    Campus life which one would cherish and remember forever.Term 1 is hectic as one has to focus on SIPs and good grades.Seniors play key role in helping juniors in their projects and give their valuable feedback.

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    Excellent college which will shape your life

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    Great college to learn MBA

    College Infrastructure

    College infrastructure has well placed library, sports fields, classrooms equipped with wifi, clean water and a lush green environment.College is away from city noises and one has good access to transport from nearby airports as well

    Academics

    Outstanding Academics as teacher are of high standards bringing years of expertise with them from various fields in their respective domains.Academics is given great value in education community here.

    Placements

    Placements are pretty decent with top 20%ile students earning 25Lpa per annum and there is a scheme of 100% placements in this IIMs. During Covid era the batch got 100% placed says that college is well equipped for tough situations

    Value for Money

    One can expect 100% ROI on the college, your 25 Lakhs can be paid back within few years and the amount of exposure and acads you get here is invaluable.I think overall theres a value for money in the college

    Campus Life

    Campus life is a lush green, pure fresh air, which is close to nature and one will never miss home as IIM k community is a family in its own.Youll create a valuable connections which will help you excel in various fields

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    Great college to learn

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    Go for it in BLACKI

    College Infrastructure

    IIM K's Campus Infrastructure has all the necessity infrastructure like 24/7 Library, Good hostel rooms, Wifi enabled and smart classrooms.campus architecture resembles kerala structure and is lush green everywhere.

    Academics

    Academics are given a great priority with good case studies from harvard business schools, Innovative ways of testing student in examinations like open book and excel based tests.Faculty is highly knowledgeable in their domains.

    Placements

    Placements in the college have been decent and the top 10 percentile command 2lakhs per month package. College gives ample amount of scope for students to improve their talents and be industry ready as there are multiple clubs to get involved with

    Value for Money

    ROI of the college is pretty decent which can be said close to 100%. Students would comfortably pay back their loans within the span of 4-5 years after 2 years.Banks give loans without collateral and getting loan is a hassle free process because of institute.

    Campus Life

    The first term and SIP is a tough period as there are multiple activities going on simultaneously, If you could sail the first term, the rest years are a cake walk.Campus life is filled with events, fests, business leader talks.

    Others

    Overall would say to go for the college, but don't rely solely on placements as when market conditions go bad its tough for all the IIM's to get students placed

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    An experience I'll always cherish

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    College Infrastructure

    The infrastructure is very good with the serene views and the location where the college is situated. The college has state of art infra and they are continuously upgrading it with facilities like swimming pool, squash court, etc.

    Academics

    I've completed my MBA in 2023. The professors are really great in terms of industry exposure and facilitating the lectures. The curriculum is continuously upgraded with latest industry based situations.

    Placements

    The quality of placements is amazing with a 100% record every year. The average salary is almost 25 lpa which suggests that IIMK has good ROI as well. We attract well known companies in every sector which is again a great chance for students to leverage upon.

    Value for Money

    As I said earlier, the ROI is great in terms of placements, the connections you form, the situations you are exposed to. I can safely say that you won't regret your choice to be at IIMK for 2 years.

    Campus Life

    The campus life is absolutely unmatched. The view that you wake up to which is in the lap of nature. And there are numerous activities spanning management and cultural ones. Every interest has a bunch of people's here which share the same. And you are also given a chance to conduct initiatives which you believe the campus should be exposed to.

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    Good

    College Infrastructure

    IIM Kozhikode offers a comprehensive and well-rounded education in business management, with a focus on practical application and soft development. The campus life is vibrant and diverse, providing opportunities for personal and professional growth through extracurricular activities and networking.

    Academics

    At IIM Kozhikode l, student can expect a challenging and rewarding academic journey with access to expert faculty, cutting-edge research, and a wide range of specialization and electives that prepare them for successful careers in business and beyond.

    Placements

    IIMK boasts an impressive track record of placements, with top recruiters across industries vying for the talented pool of graduates, offering lucrative salaries and career opportunities that propel students towards success in their chosen fields l.

    Value for Money

    IIM K offers an exceptional value for money, providing world-class education, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and unparalleled exposure to the corporate world, all at an affordable cost, making it an investment worth every penny for aspiring managers.

    Campus Life

    IIMK scenic campus, vibrant student community, and array of extra-curricular activities create enriching and enjoyable campus life, offering endless opportunities for personal and professional growth, friendship l, and memorable experiences.

    Others

    IIMK delivers a premier management education, balancing academic rigor with practical exposure, offering excellent placement opportunities, and providing a stimulating campus life, making it an ideal destination for aspiring managers seeking a holistic growth experience.

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    Have a question related to IIM Kozhikode ?

    Hello,

    The main differences between IIMA  and IIMK are as follows-

    • IIMA was established in 1961, while IIMK was in 1996
    • IIMA has been accorded NIRF Ranking 1 while IIMK with NIRF Ranking of 4
    • The course fee structure in IIMK was Rs 20.50 Lakhs while that of in IIMA it's Rs 23 Lakhs for a duration of two years for MBA program. the eligibility criteria for the same has been passed graduation in any discipline from a recognized board with 50% aggregate in case of IIMK, and for IIMA there is requirement of 60% aggregate at graduation level,
    • When it comes to the placements, in case of IIMK the highest salary has been 46.88 Lakhs while for IIMA it has been 82 Lakhs,
    • The placement has been 100%  in both the institutions, while McKinsey has been top recruiters for IIMA with 30 offers, for IIMK the top recruiters has been Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, Amazon, Microsoft to name a few.

    You can visit the official website of the intuitions as follows to know more detailed information about the same-

    • IIMK - https://www.iimk.ac.in/
    • IIMA - https://www.iima.ac.in/

    PGP Finance is a much newer 2 Year Management Programme at IIMK. Incase you are interested in pursuing an MBA with Specialization in Finance, you may opt for this course.

    For more information about IIMK PGP Finance do follow the link below

    https://bschool.careers360.com/news/iim-kozhikode-pgp-finance-admission

    Though, I would suggest you to go for the Flagship PGP Program at IIM Shillong. IIM Shillong is one of the best IIM's after the Top 6, having an excellent ROI Factor, strong faculty and placements.

    For more information about IIM Shillong do follow the link below

    https://www.careers360.com/university/indian-institute-of-management-shillong


    Hello,

    Yes, not only IIM Kozhikode but every IIM gives weightage to academics and not only academics but they also give weightage on gender diversity, academic diversity, and even your work experience matters a lot. Have look at the shortlisting pattern of IIM Kozhikode for PI round

    1. CAT score conducted by the IIMs itself- 45 percent

    2. Class 10th marks- 25 percent

    3. Class 12th marks- 15 percent

    4. Gender/ Academic diversity- 10 percent

    5. Prior work experience- 5 percent, Total 100 percent.

    Do visit the below mentioned link for more information

    https://www.google.com/amp/s/bschool.careers360.com/articles/iim-kozhikode-admission-criteria/amp

    Good Luck.
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