Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode

PGP Admissions Policy and Procedure for the Academic Year 2016 2017

IIMK adopts a twostage selection process and accordingly these selection criteria are applied in two
stages.Thefirststageprocessappliestoalleligiblecandidates(whoappearforCAT2015andregistered
onlineforadmissiontoIIMK)todeterminethosequalifyingcandidateswhowillbecalledforpersonal
interview(PI).
1.AllcandidatesmeetingtherequirementsmentionedinTable1areeligibleforconsiderationtothestage1
shortlisting.
Table1:CriteriaforStage1shortlist*
Category
CATScore
Sectional
SSC/XClass
HSC/XIIClass
Percentile
Percentile
Percentage**
Percentage**
GEN
90
80
60
60
OBC(NC)
80
70
60
60
SC
65
50
55
55
ST/DA
55
40
55
55

*Thenumberofcandidatesshortlistedwouldbethediscretionoftheinstituteandwoulddependonthebatchsizeof
201618.
**ThepercentageofmarksobtainedinClassXandClassXIIwouldbetheaggregatemarksofallsubjectsthatappearin
themarkssheetorgradesheet,irrespectiveofwhethertheBoardconsidersthemforcalculationofpercentage.
Note:General(GEN),ScheduledCaste(SC),ScheduledTribe(ST),NoncreamyOtherBackwardCaste(NCOBC),Differently
Abled(DA)

2.SSC/XandHSC/XIIpercentagesmentionedabovewillbetakenfromCAT2015registrationdatabasewhich
willbetreatedasfinal.
3.FromalltheeligiblecandidateswhoregisterwithIIMKashortlistofcandidateswillbepreparedbasedon
the Aggregate Index Score. This score is computed based on the performance in CAT 2015, Class XII and
Bachelorsdegreeperformanceandothertraitsrelevantformanagementeducation.Originals(andcopies)of
allcertificates(academics/reservationcategory/experience)mustbeproducedforverificationatthetimeof
PI.AnycandidatefailingtoproduceanyoftheoriginalcertificateswillbedisqualifiedfromattendingthePI.
TheAggregateIndexScorecalculationdetailsaregiveninthesubsequentparagraphs.
a.CATIndexScore:
PerformanceinCATisanimportantinputintheadmissionprocess.Candidatesshouldnotethatitis
importanttoperformwellineachsectionofthetest.ScaledScoresfromboththesections(withequal
weightages)ofCAT2015willgointothecomputationoftheCATIndexScore.CATIndexScorewill
carryaweightof75%.
b.GraduationIndexScore:
i. Table 2 shows the computation of the Graduate Index Score. For those who completed their
Bachelorsdegreethepercentagemarksreportedintheirmarks/gradesheetwillbeconsidered.
ii.PercentagemarksforincompleteBachelorsdegreeapplicantsarebasedontheiravailablemarks,
certifiedbyaheadoftheinstitution.ThePrincipal/HeadoftheDepartment/Registrar/Directorofthe
university/institution has to certify that those are the latest available marks, without which the
candidatebecomeineligibleforthegraduationindexscore.
iii.ForthosecandidateshavingclearedCA/ICWAI/CSwithouthavingBachelorsdegree,theiraverage
ofintermediateandfinallevelmarkswillbetreatedasBachelorsdegreemarks.
iv.Forbachelorsdegree,thepercentageofmarksawardedbyInstitute/Universitywillbetreatedas
final.IftheInstitute/Universitydoesnotawardthepercentageofmarks,itwillbecalculatedonthe
basisofthemarksobtainedinallsubjectslistedinthemarksheet.

v. If the percentage of marks awarded by Institute/University does not take into account marks
obtainedinallthesubjectsasmentionedinthemarksheet(s)foralltheyears,thecandidatesmust
produce a certificate from the Principal/Head of the Department/Registrar/Director of the
university/institutioncertifyingdetailsofthepracticeatthetimeoftheGD/WATPI,ifshortlistedfor
thesame.
vi. If any Board/Institute/University awards only letter grades without providing an equivalent
percentage of marks on the grade sheet, the candidate should obtain a certificate from the
Board/Institute/Universityspecifyingtheequivalentmarks.Theoriginalequivalencecertificateneeds
to be submitted at thetime of GD/WATPI, if shortlisted for the same. Obtaining the equivalence
certificateistheresponsibilityofcandidates.
vii.Forcandidateshavinga5yearintegratedMaster'sdegree,thepercentageofmarksobtainedin
thefirst3yearswillbeconsideredasbachelorsdegreepercentage.
Table2:GraduationIndexScoreCalculation
GraduationMarks(in%)

Score

81

7.5

76and<81

71and<76

4.5

66and<71

60and<66

1.5

<60
0

c.HSC/ClassXIIIndexScore:
ThepercentageofmarksobtainedinHSC/ClassXIIwouldbetheaggregatemarksofallsubjects
thatappearinthemarkssheetorgradesheet,irrespectiveofwhethertheBoardconsidersthem
forcalculationofpercentage.ThemethodofallottingscoreforHSC/ClassXIIpercentagebased
onaggregatemarksisgiveninTable3below:
Table3:HSC/ClassXIIIndexScoreCalculation
ClassXIIMarks(in%)

Score

81

7.5

76and<81

71and<76

4.5

66and<71

60and<66

1.5

<60

d.WorkExperienceIndexScore:
Previous work/professional experience will carry a weight of up to 5% depending on the length of
serviceasonJanuary31,2016,asshowninTable4.Onlyfulltimemanagerialworkexperienceafter
graduationwillbeconsidered.Training/Projectwork/workcompletedasanintegralpartofcurricular
requirementwillnotbeconsidered.
Table4:WorkExperienceIndexScoreCalculation
Months

05

612

1315

1618

1921

2224

2527

2830

3136

>36

Score

0.5

1.5

2.5

3.5

3.5

2.5

1.5

e.DiversityIndexScore:
To ensure diversity, marks will be awarded for diversity (gender (5%) or academic discipline (5%))
relatedfactors.AcademicdisciplineseligibleacademicdiversityscorearegiveninTable5.Acandidate
isentitledtodiversityscorefromonlyonefactor.
Table5:Academicdisciplineseligibleacademicdiversityscore
Discipline

Agriculture [Agronomy, Soil Science, Agricultural Biochemistry, Agricultural Economics,

Agricultural Extension, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Entomology, Plant Pathology etc.]
Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Forestry, Horticulture, Veterinary Science
Architecture
Arts/Humanities [Archaeology, Education, Fine Arts (Dance, Music, Painting), Geography,
History, Journalism, Languages, Library Science, Literature, Philosophy, Political Science,
Psychology, Public Administration, Social Work/Welfare, Sociology, etc.]
Chartered Accountancy
Commerce/Economics [Accountancy, Auditing, Banking, Business Mathematics, Business
Organization, Economics, Economic Development and Planning, Public Administration, Public
Finance, Secretarial Practices etc.]
Company Secretary ship
Cost and Works Accountancy
Education [including Physical Education and Sports]
Hotel & Tourism Management
Law
Management [Business Administration, Business Management, Business Studies, Management
Studies]
Medicine/Dentistry
Pharmacology/Pharmacy
Rural Studies/Rural Sociology/Rural Cooperatives/Rural Banking
Science (Others) : Home Science, Nursing and all other branches of Science not explicitly
elsewhere in this list
Science [Biology, Biochemistry, Bio-technology, Botany, Life Science, Zoology]

4.AlltheabovecomponentscoreswillbecombinedtoarriveattheAggregateIndexScore(Table6)foreach
candidatethatwillbeusedtocallsufficientcandidatesineachcategoryforthesecondstageofadmissions.
Table6:AggregateIndexScoreCalculationforStage1Shortlist
Component

MaximumWeight

CAT2015 Score

75%

ClassXIImarks

7.5%

GraduationMarks

7.5%

WorkExperience

5%

Academic/GenderdiversityFactor

5%

Total

100

5. The shortlisted candidates will have to register at IIMK website and complete the personal profile form
online.Onlythosecandidateswhocompleteonlineregistrationatrelevantstageswillonlybeconsideredfor
thesubsequentprocess.
6.Inthesecondstage,theshortlistedcandidateswillhavetoappearforaGD/WATfollowedbyaPersonal
Interview(PI).ThePIprocesswilllastfor ahalfday(morningorafternoon)sessionwherethecandidate
willbewritingashortnoteandparticipateingroupdiscussiononatopicprovidedbyIIMK.Thetopicwill
be announced at the venue just before the GD/WAT. The topics will typically reflect current political,
economic, sports, business affairs, etc. During the interview, the panel will evaluate each candidate's
performanceonacademicbackground,qualityofworkexperienceandotherpersonaltraits.

7.AftertheconclusionofPIandGD/WAT,thefinalscoreswillbecomputed(Table7)basedontheperformance
inCAT2015,PI,GD/WAT,andqualityofprofessional experience.Categorywise meritlistwill beprepared
based on the final scores. Admission offers will be made to candidates following the merit list as per the
GovernmentofIndiareservationnorms.
Table7:FinalScoreComputation
Component
MaximumWeight
PersonalInterview
45%
CAT
35%
GD/WAT
15%
WorkExperienceQuality
5%

Additionalinformation(thecandidatesareadvisedtoreadthemcarefully)
1. CandidateswhoappearforCAT2015andregisteredonlineforadmissiontoIIMKonlywillbeconsidered
forStage1shortlisting.Meetingtheminimumeligibilitycriteriawillnotautomaticallyqualifyacandidate
foradmissiontoIIMK.
2. Each IIM shortlists candidates for GD/WAT and PI based on their own criteria. Hence it is possible to
observevariationsinthelistsofcandidatesshortlistedbydifferentIIMs.
3. ThecandidatesshortlistforPIwillbemadeavailableontheIIMKwebsitearoundthelastweekofJanuary
2016.Theinterviewcallletters,venuedetails,etc.willbemadeavailableontheIIMKwebsiteandthe
candidatesneedtodownloadthesame. TheStage1shortlistedcandidateswhohavecompletedtheir
personalprofileformonlineonlycanattendthePI.
4. SubsequenttotheGD/WATandPI,themeritlistforadmissionswillbepreparedaroundthelastweekof
April/firstweekofMay2016.Therequirednumberofadmissionoffers(availableontheIIMKwebsite)will
be made from the merit list, in the order, following the Government of India reservation policy. Hard
copiesoftheadmissionofferswillbeissuedonlytothosecandidateswhosendthecompletedoffer
acceptanceformtogetherwithpaymentdetails.
5. Alimitednumberofcandidateswillbekeptinthewaitlist.Offerstothecandidatesinthewaitinglistwill
dependuponthenumberofcandidatesnotacceptingtheinitialoffersfromthemeritlist.
6. AllthecandidatesareadvisedtochecktheirregisteredemailsregularlyandvisittheIIMKswebsitefor
updatesonadmissionrelatedactivities.
7. Ifacandidatefailstoconfirmtheadmissionformalitieswithinthestipulatedtimeperiod,forwhatsoever
reasons,theseatwillbeforfeitedbyhim/herandthenextcandidateinthewaitinglistwillgettheoffer.
Nocommunicationwillbeentertainedinthisregard.
8. IIMKreservestherighttochange,modifyoradoptanynewadmissionpolicyandprocesstocomplywith
Government/ Judicial requirements or that it deems necessary and which best suits its purpose of
identifyingandadmittingthemostappropriatecandidatestothepostgraduateprogramme.
9. IIMK does not share any responsibilities with other institutions using the merit list of IIMK for their
admissions.Nocommunicationswithanycandidateswillbeentertainedinthisregard.
10. AcandidatereceivingtheadmissionofferfromIIMKozhikodeandacceptingtheofferwithinthestipulated
dateneedstosendalongwithofferacceptanceanofferacceptanceamountofRs.50,000/Thecandidate
willhavetoregisterontheregistrationdayfortheprogrammeandpaythenecessaryfeestocomplete
the admission process. A candidate withdrawing from the programme can get the fee refunded after
deducting the processing charges as per govt. norms (F. No. 21I66/2007TS. II). If the withdrawal is
happeningaftertheclosureoftheadmissionwindow(June30,2016orearlier)wheretheseatwillremain
vacant,norefundofthefeewillbemade.

Any dispute concerning Admissions during academic year 2016 would besubjectto jurisdiction ofthe competentCourtswithinthe
territorial jurisdiction of the city of Kozhikode only. This document is released by ChairpersonAdmissions, Indian Institute of
ManagementKozhikode,onbehalfoftheAdmissionsCommittee,IIMKdated14092015.