IIM Kozhikode Admission: 85 Percentile CAT Score Can Get You In!

• IIM Kozhikode's admission process prioritizes 'diversity' and 'all-rounder' leaders over just high CAT scores, making admission possible even at 85 percentile.
• The Aggregate Index Score (AIS) gives 50% weightage to CAT, 35% to 10th/12th marks, and 15% to diversity (gender/academic) and work experience.
• Minimum qualifying CAT cutoff for General category is 85 percentile, though final selection typically reaches 98-99 percentile.
• Shortlisted candidates must fill a detailed PI form, including an SOP, and upload documents on the official IIMK website.
• Final selection involves Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) in Feb-March 2026, with results expected in May 2026.

Why It Matters: IIM Kozhikode values diversity and leadership, not just CAT scores, opening doors for 85 percentile candidates.