INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT [KOZHIKODE]

What makes the Indian Institute of Management stand out from other Business Schools? 

India’s most prestigious business school is the Indian Institute of Management. It is well-known for its exceptional faculty, high-quality education, concentrated learning, dedication to excellence, and innovative educational approach. But what sets it apart from other business schools?

This article will review the key characteristics that set the Indian Institute of Management apart.

Overview of the Indian Institute of Management 

IIM Kozhikode – The Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode, founded in 1996, is an old IIM and one of the best MBA colleges in India. IIM Kozhikode is well-known for its rigorous academic curriculum and experienced faculty who are thought leaders. The Institute for Development Studies, the Center for Public Policy, and the Center for Management and Entrepreneurship are all active research centers and initiatives at the Institute. Suppose the student’s perception of the situation in the world is the student’s perception of the international student’s knowledge of the global context. The IIM-K alum network is solid and vibrant, with graduates working in top companies and organizations worldwide.

IIMK provides the most comprehensive range of academic programs in management education. These include doctoral management programs (Ph.D.), executive postgraduate programs, management development programs, and faculty development programs. In 2013, IIMK established a satellite campus dedicated to executive education at Infopark, Kochi. The Institute also has the distinction of being the first to launch a Ph.D. (Practice Track) program for working professionals, in addition to introducing new dynamic courses in women’s leadership, a PGP in business leadership (2019), and a PGP in finance in 2020. It was also the first IIM to offer a full-time Postgraduate Diploma in Liberal Studies and Management (2020).

The ‘Kampus’ also houses the country’s first museum dedicated to Indian business (founded in 2013). It is also the first institution to design and implement a technology-enabled and interactive online executive education program, which has operated since 2001.

Eligibility, courses & fees

MBA/PGP

• Fees- 20,50,000 INR
• Duration- 2years
• Seats- 475
• Eligibility- Graduate with 60%, CA, ICWA, or CS with 50%, or students in their final year of study
• Criteria of selection- CAT scores + academic scores + work experience + personal interview + Diversity

PGP – FINANCE

• Fees- 20,50,000 INR
• Duration- 2 years
• Seats- 39
• Eligibility- Graduates with 60% or students in their final year of study
• Criteria of selection- CAT, GRE, and GMAT scores + work experience + personal interview + diversity + suitability scores

PGP – LSM

• Fees- 20,50,000 INR
• Duration- 2 years
• Seats- 39
• Eligibility- Graduates or Postgraduates with a minimum of 60% or students in their final year of study
• Criteria of selection- Scores on the CAT, GRE, or GMAT + academic scores + work experience + personal interview + Diversity

PGP – BL

• Fees- 22,50,000 INR
• Duration- 1 year
• Eligibility- Graduate, postgraduate, or CA with a minimum of 50% and three years of work experience
• Criteria of selection- Scores on the CAT, GRE, or GMAT + personal statement + personal interview + work experience + Diversity

EPGP

• Fees- 14,00,000 INR
• Duration- 2 years
• Eligibility- Graduate, CA, ICWA, or CS with a minimum of 50% and three years of work experience
• Criteria of selection- Personal Interview + EMAT Scores

PhD

• Duration- 3years
• Seats- 25
• Eligibility- Master’s degree or two-year postgraduate diploma in CA/ICWA/CS with 60% marks OR B.Tech with 6.5 CGPA
• Criteria of selection- Scores from the CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, UGC-NET, and IIMB + Personal Interview + Research Proposal + Academic Scores

Distinguishing Feature of IIMK

• IIMKs are designed in such a way that they provide a conducive environment for effective learning.
• All of the classrooms have Wi-Fi connectivity in addition to traditional LAN connectivity. A separate high-tech room also has cutting-edge ISDN and IP-based videoconferencing capabilities.
• There are two auditoriums with seating capacities of approximately 250 and 400 people. They are used to hold seminars, conferences, cultural programs, student events, and other essential institute events.
• The Institute has 19 well-designed hostels that can house approximately 1400 students. The hostel is within walking distance of the classrooms, computer center, student canteen, and all other facilities.
• The hostel’s sports facilities include a table tennis room, a badminton court, two basketball courts, a football field, a volleyball court, and a well-equipped gymnasium. The standard rooms and music rooms have a variety of recreational facilities.
• Currently, the Institute has air-conditioned guest houses. The rooms include an attached toilet, a TV with cable, a small refrigerator, a coffee maker, and internet access.
• Indoor games such as table tennis, carom, and chess are available in all hostels. In addition to these, the Institute also has ample space for outdoor sports like badminton, basketball, football, and cricket. Properly maintained grounds ensure that there is always enough space for students to play.
• A vibrant Library and Information Center (LIC) that embraces print and digital resources is on its way to becoming a great learning resource center that meets the students’, faculty’s, and researchers’ ever-growing and uncompromising information and intellectual needs.
• A balanced program is being followed to develop the collection of hard copy, audio/video, CD-ROM, and other electronic documents. The LIC has one of the most comprehensive collections of current management publications.

Faculty and Academic Resources at IIMK

The Institute’s faculty consists of guests, adjuncts, and visiting and regular faculty members. Guest faculty are typically drawn from the industry to provide critical insights on a specific topic or issue in a course or program. The core strength of the faculty is formed by regular faculty and a group of dedicated adjunct faculty (who teach one or more classes) or visiting faculty (who come for three months to two years) who provide specialized support.

Every institute faculty member conducts research, teaches in postgraduate programs, participates in interactive distance learning programs, participates in faculty development programs, and leads one or more management development programs each year. Members of the faculty also actively participate in industry interaction seminars as well as national and international conferences. A portfolio like this one assists them in both knowledge generation and dissemination, as well as staying up to date on recent developments in the industry and other sectors, as well as the global environment, to make education and training programs more meaningful and meaningful relevant.

The IIM Kozhikode Research and Publication Cell, in addition to providing administrative assistance that facilitates research-related activity in the Institute, documents the status of research projects and maintains an up-to-date list of faculty and staff publications and presentations. The Cell publishes all IIM Kozhikode’s research activities in its annual Research News Letter.

Placement & Rankings

The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode, or IIM Kozhikode, is one of the country’s top business schools. The Institute is well-known not only for its prestige but also for its high ROI. The fee for its flagship program stands at INR 19 lakhs for two years, while the average package bagged by its students ranges above INR 20 lakhs per annum.

 The IIM Kozhikode Placements 2023 were recently completed with 559 offers. The average package at IIM Kozhikode was INR 31.02 LPA, while the highest box was INR 67.02 LPA. One hundred twenty-three recruiters attended the IIM Kozhikode Placements 2023. Accenture Strategy, Amazon, American Express, Asian Paints, Bain & Co., Bajaj Auto, and Boston Consulting Group are among the top recruiters at IIM Kozhikode.

The Institute completed its summer internship placement drive for its 26th batch of flagship Post Graduate Program (PGP), PGP Finance, and PGP Liberal Studies and Management with 100% internships, with the highest stipend standing at INR 6.47 Lakhs and the median compensation standing at INR 2.5 Lakhs for the 2024 graduating class.

The IIM Kozhikode IIRF Rankings 2023 have been released. The Institute came in sixth place. IIM Kozhikode dropped one spot in the NIRF Rankings 2022 to fifth place among India’s top 100 management colleges. The Economic Times ranked the institute 11th among India’s top 50 best Business Schools.

The National Institutes Ranking Framework (NIRF) is a ranking technique developed by the HRD Ministry of India to rank Indian institutes and universities based on various criteria. In 2022, IIM Kozhikode was ranked fifth, making it one of the top five MBA colleges in the country.

The Institute seeks to instill a spirit of wholesome learning and create a unique space of global reckoning to develop socially responsible and environmentally friendly practitioners, leaders, and educators who will contribute to creating a better world.