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    IIM Kozhikode Stage 2 Shortlist 2026 Out: PI Calls, Composite Score & Criteria

    IIM Kozhikode Stage 2 Shortlist 2026 Out: PI Calls, Composite Score & Criteria

    Sambhav ThakurUpdated on 16 Jan 2026, 12:14 PM IST

    IIM Kozhikode stage 2 shortlist 2026 is out. Shortlisted candidates have got emails confirming their IIM Kozhikode 2026 shortlist status. Candidates got PI calls based on the Aggregate Index Score calculated based on the shortlisted candidates’ performance in the CAT 2025 exam, academics of Class 10 and Class 12, work experience in number of months, and gender and academic diversity. The IIM Kozhikode stage 2 shortlist criteria 2026 are used to shortlist candidates for personal interview and WAT round before final selection. Based on the IIM Kozhikode trends from previous years, 1850 general category candidates were shortlisted for personal interview, while 1200 OBC candidates. Moreover, the composite score for the PI shortlist round was 63.1406 for general candidates and 48.5268 for SC reserved candidates. Keep reading this article for more details related to the IIM Kozhikode stage 2 shortlist 2026, work experience requirements, composite score for PI round, and much more.

    IIM Kozhikode Stage 2 Shortlist 2026 Out: PI Calls, Composite Score & Criteria
    IIM Kozhikode Stage 2 Shortlist 2026 Out

    IIM Kozhikode PI Shortlist 2026: Stage 2

    Candidates in each category would be shortlisted based on the Aggregate Index Score or AIS for WAT and the personal interview round. The AIS is calculated based on the CAT score, academic performance in Class 10 and 12, work experience, and gender and academic diversity. Check the table below for more details.

    IIM Kozhikode Stage 2 Selection Process Particulars

    IIM Kozhikode Stage 2 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, either gender diversity or academic diversity, but not both.

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    IIM Kozhikode stage 2 shortlist 2026: Shortlisted for PI

    The table below mentions the number of candidates shortlisted for personal interviews by the IIM Kozhikode last year. Candidates are advised to check the table below for reference.

    IIM Kozhikode Shortlisting Categories

    Number of Candidates Shortlisted

    General

    1850

    EWS

    400

    OBC

    1200

    SC

    750

    ST

    360

    PWD

    140

    Also Check: IIM Calcutta PI Shortlist 2026 OUT

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    IIM Kozhikode 2026 PI Shortlist : PI Composite Score

    Here is the composite score of shortlisted candidates for the personal interview and WAT round at IIM Kozhikode. Candidates can check the previous IIM Kozhikode PI composite score to get an idea of the competition for the personal interview round.

    IIM Kozhikode Categories

    PI Composite Score

    General

    63.1406

    EWS

    55.446

    OBC

    54.5605

    SC

    48.5268

    ST

    41.0356

    PWD

    44.7634

    Also Check: IIM Ahmedabad Shortlist 2026

    IIM Kozhikode Stage 2 Shortlist Process 2026: What’s Next?

    Candidates will get shortlisted for the final selection based on their performance in WAT and a personal interview for the MBA program. The Stage 3 shortlist will be prepared based on the CAT 2025 score, PI and WAT performance, and resume score. Check the IIM Kozhikode stage 3 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

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