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    IIM Kozhikode PI Shortlist 2026: Stage 1 Registration OPEN, Apply Link, Weightage & Final Selection Process

    IIM Kozhikode PI Shortlist 2026: Stage 1 Registration OPEN, Apply Link, Weightage & Final Selection Process

    Sambhav ThakurUpdated on 15 Jan 2026, 07:17 PM IST

    IIM Kozhikode Stage 1 registration is open. Candidates who received an email from the IIM Kozhikode admission conducting authority can fill the PI shortlist form available on the IIM Kozhikode official website. In a latest update, the IIM Kozhikode stage 2 shortlist is out, and candidates have received the personal interview mail from the IIM Kozhikode admission authority. Before applying, candidates must have completed their bachelor’s with at least 60% marks in aggregate and have a minimum CAT score of 85 percentile to be eligible for the IIM Kozhikode PI shortlist process. For the IIM Kozhikode PI shortlisting, the CAT 2025 index score has been assigned a weightage of 50 marks, academic performance 35 marks, gender diversity 10 marks, and each work experience and academic diversity 5 marks. Moreover, IIM Kozhikode final selection will be based on CAT 2025 score, WAT, PI, and resume score for MBA admission 2026. Keep reading this article for more information related to the IIM Kozhikode PI shortlist, final selection process, and much more.
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    IIM Kozhikode PI Shortlist 2026: Stage 1 Registration OPEN, Apply Link, Weightage & Final Selection Process
    IIM Kozhikode PI Shortlist 2026 Released

    IIM Kozhikode PI Shortlist 2026: How to Apply?

    IIM Kozhikode PI shortlist stage 1 registration for MBA admission 2026-28 has been out. All the candidates who received a personal interview email must fill out the shortlist form to be considered for the personal interview. Refer to the step-by-step instructions to apply for the IIM Kozhikode PI shortlist 2026 mentioned in the points below.

    • Candidates are required to visit the IIM Kozhikode official website.

    • Tap on the PGP admission link and go to the IIM Kozhikode MBA admission page.

    • Click on the register stage 1 and enter the registered mobile number with the CAT 2025 exam form.

    • Enter the verification code and click on register to proceed further.

    • Now, fill the IIM Kozhikode PI shortlist form with the required details.

    • Upload the requested documents in the form.

    • Lastly, click on submit to complete the application process.

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    IIM Kozhikode PI Shortlist 2026: Who is Eligible?

    Candidates applying for IIM Kozhikode have to fulfill the following IIM Kozhikode eligibility criteria 2026. The IIM Kozhikode eligibility requirements are important for stage 1 registration in the IIM Kozhikode PI shortlist process. Check the following points related to the IIM Kozhikode eligibility criteria for reference.

    • Candidate must have at least 60% marks (55% in case of SC/ST/PWD reserved categories) in their three-year bachelor's degree after completing 10+2 level of education or equivalent.

    • A candidate who does not have a bachelor’s degree but completed CA, CMA (ICWA), or CS must have at least 50% marks in the respective examinations.

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    IIM Kozhikode Minimum Eligibility Criteria

    IIM Kozhikode Categories

    CAT Overall Score Percentile

    CAT Sectional Score Percentile

    SSC/Class 10 Percentage

    HSC/Class 12 Percentage

    General

    85

    75

    60

    60

    EWS

    75

    65

    60

    60

    OBC

    75

    65

    60

    60

    SC

    65

    55

    55

    55

    ST

    55

    45

    55

    55

    ST

    55

    45

    55

    55

    IIM Kozhikode PI Shortlist Process 2026

    Candidates must check the IIM Kozhikode shortlisting process for WAT and PI for MBA admission 2026-28. Refer to the table below for more information related to the IIM Kozhikode PI shortlist process for reference.

    IIM Kozhikode Selection Process Elements

    IIM Kozhikode Selection Weightage

    CAT Index Score 2025

    50

    Class 12 Percentage

    20

    Class 10 Percentage

    15

    Gender Diversity (Female and Transgender)

    10

    Academic Diversity (Non-engineer)

    5

    Work Experience

    5

    Note: A candidate may get only one of the two diversity scores, of gender diversity or academic diversity, but not both.

    Work Experience Evaluation

    Work experience will carry a total score of 5 marks based on the months of work experience as of December 31, 2025. Candidates with full-time remunerative work experience after completion of a bachelor’s degree will be considered as valid work experience.

    Work Experience in Months

    Work Experience Score

    Less than 6 months

    0

    6 to 11 months

    1

    11 to 17 months

    2

    17 to 23 months

    3

    23 to 29 months

    4

    29 to 35-36 months

    5

    37 to 41 months

    4

    42 to 46 months

    3

    47 to 51 months

    2

    52 to 56

    1

    57 to 61+ months

    0

    IIM Kozhikode PI Shortlist 2026: Final Selection

    Candidates who appear for the WAT and personal interview will be shortlisted for the final selection for the MBA program at IIM Kozhikode based on the following IIM Kozhikode final selection criteria in the table below.

    IIM Kozhikode Final Selection Particulars

    IIM Kozhikode Final Selection Weightage

    CAT 2025 Index Score

    35%

    PI Score

    35%

    WAT Score

    20%

    Resume Score

    10%

    Resume Score Evaluation

    Resume Qualifications

    5 Marks

    0 Marks

    Professional Qualification

    Candidate who qualified CA/CMA(ICWA)/CS

    Candidate who does not qualify for CA/CMA(ICWA)/CS

    Professional Certificate

    Candidate who has completed CFA level 1, 2, or 3

    Candidate who has not completed CFA level 1, 2, or 3

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the weighatage for CAT 2025 score for IIM Kozhikode shortlist?
    A:

    For IIM Kozhikode PI shortlist general category CAT percentile is 85.

    Q: What is the PI weightage for IIM Kozhikode?
    A:

    The PI weightage for IIM Kozhikode is 35%. 

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