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.
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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.

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 |
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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 |
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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 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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