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Can I get into IIM Kozhikode with 99.5 percentile and 7.33 CGPA?
Your percentile is not the only deciding factor for IIM Kozhikode admissions. I have seen instances where people with 99.78 percentile couldn’t make it while people with lower percentile and CGPA made it into IIM Kozhikode.
This is because IIM Kozhikode prefers a balanced score in each section and a good overall score. It even considers your 10 and 12 marks. They also pick students from versatile backgrounds.
Low CGPA is not an issue for admission into IIM Kozhikode. Your overall score should be appealing enough to get you in.
What do you think about IIM Kozhikode's MBA in liberal studies?
IIM Kozhikode’s MBA in liberal studies is a fresh change from the traditional MBA. It helps in the comprehensive development of students. Moreover, IIM Kozhikode has the best faculty when it comes to Humanities & Liberal Arts in Management.
Some amazing features of this course are:
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It teaches the students soft skills like management, empathy, leadership, etc which go a long way over hard skills like complex excel models, and well-researched reports taught in traditional MBA.
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The course is a good choice because of its content. You will have to select many of the Humanities & Liberal Arts electives to complete their degree requirements.
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Companies considering HR, or Consulting roles will definitely prioritize you.
IIM Kozhikode’s MBA in liberal studies offers a fresh perspective and is not a bad choice.
What does it take to be a gold medalist in an IIM or to be specific in IIM Kozhikode?
IIM Kozhikode offers 4 medals in total.
3 for top 3 GPAs- Based on scholastic performance
1 for Best all-rounder- Based on many factors like review, Faculty review, Extra Curricular, Case competitions, and studies.
For the top 3 medals, all you need to do is excel in academics, and score the highest CPA.
For All Rounders you need to be good in everything. Be it studies, interactions, or extracurricular activities, you need to be good in literally everything to bag this medal. Having good relations with everyone will definitely help you get this one.
How good is the placement scenario at IIM Lucknow and IIM Kozhikode?
Placements at IIM Lucknow are better than at IIM Kozhikode. But it seems the placement reports exaggerate the actual figures. Many students remain unplaced at these big B Schools making many questions their credibility.
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Particulars |
IIM Lucknow |
IIM Kozhikode |
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Number of offers made |
534 |
571 |
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Average CTC |
INR 31.03 LPA |
INR 39.2 LPA |
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Highest domestic CTC |
INR 58 LPA |
INR 61.5 LPA |
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Highest international CTC |
INR 56 LPA |
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Median CTC |
INR 29 LPA |
INR 26.5 LPA |
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Top Recruiters |
Microsoft, Myntra, Vodafone |
Amazon, Microsoft, Accenture |
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Percentage of Students Placed |
100% |
100% |
The above table will help you in comparing the placements of the two IIMs.
What should I choose, IIM Kozhikode or XLRI HRM?
Choosing one between IIM Kozhikode and XLRI HRM depends on the specialization you are inclined towards. If you want to get a general specialization and want the much coveted IIM tag, then go for IIM Kozhikode but if you are certain of your inclination towards HRM and want to pursue a career in the same, trust me XLRI is the best choice for you. It is second only to the top IIMs and FMS. Here is a comparative analysis of the two institutes.
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Particulars |
IIM Kozhikode |
XLRI HRM |
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NIRF MBA Ranking |
3 out of 125 |
9 out of 125 |
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Average CTC |
INR 31.02 LPA |
INR 32.7 LPA |
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Highest Package |
INR 67.02 LPA |
INR 1.1 CPA |
How helpful is an EPGP course at IIM Kozhikode for an IT professional’s career growth?
EPGP course at IIM Kozhikode helps IT professionals learn important facets of business such as finance, marketing, HR, organizational behavior, operations, and strategy.
IIM Kozhikode is the best for EPGP. Of the many benefits offered by this course, the diverse knowledge and brand value of IIM top the list.
My cousin is an IIMK EPGP alumni. Today she is an IT professional with 14 years of experience. According to her some major pros and cons of this course are as follows:
Pros-
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Surreal campus
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Excellent professors for finance, marketing, and operations.
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Students from diverse backgrounds make it a more appealing experience.
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Workshop at the end of the year helps in practical lessons.
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Second year offers the option of electives. So you can choose different topics from different streams based on your interests and career.
Cons: The only con is that campus visits are as rare as 4 in 2 years.
The EPGP course at IIM Kozhikode is extremely beneficial for an IT professional’s career growth.
Is attending IIM Kozhikode a good decision?
Whether attending IIM Kozhikode is a good decision or not, you can know only after knowing the pros and cons of the same.
Pros
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Campus: IIM Kozhikode is well known for its resort-like campus surrounded by lush green scenery. The natural ambiance helps students get a breath of fresh air amidst back to back classes.
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Faculty: The faculty at IIM Kozhikode is not as responsible as the older IIMs. This means you are responsible for your own education. They do provide excellent classes but they treat you more like adults and you have to be your own motivator.
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Hostels: The hostels are the best in the country. The safety here is top notch. The public and hostel toilets are very clean.
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Academics: The academic rigour is as good as that at the other older IIMs. IIM Kozhikode offers a number of interesting courses in the second year like Strategy of Poker.
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Placements: All the usual recruiters that you find at other older IIMs visit IIM Kozhikode. In addition, there are a lot of opportunities to work in the Middle East.
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Student activities:There are a large number of student activities on the campus of IIM Kozhikode. There are clubs for Dramatics, Photography, Astronomy, Fine Arts, Quizzing, and a host of other extra curricular activities.
Cons
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Slow decision making:IIMK has not had a Director for more than 2 years. So, a lot of decision making has become slow.
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Increasing batch size: The increasing batch size might affect key resources like canteen facilities, water, and internet bandwidth.
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Limited sports facilities:The IIM Kozhikode campus has limited sports facilities. The students have to go to the nearby NIT to play Badminton and Tennis.
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Food:If you are a vegetarian, there would be limited options for having a meal outside the campus.
The pros weigh out the cons and it’s actually a good decision to join IIM Kozhikode.
Should I join IIM Kozhikode?
A senior I knew who graduated from IIM Kozhikode has told me that it was her childhood dream to become a civil service officer. She started reading the CSR or Civil Service Chronicles from class V. She belonged to a family of doctors and she had to go against the wishes of her father to take mathematics instead of biology in her 10 (+2). As she wanted to graduate from college quickly and completing MBBS would take around 5 and a half years.
In her final year of college, she appeared for the CAT examinations because firstly, she was curious about it. And secondly, appearing for Civil Service examinations is not possible without graduation. Not only did she manage to crack her examinations but she also got calls from IIM K, I, S, and the other new IIMs.
Although she is still uncertain about what she wants to do in the future, she is confident that IIM Kozhikode was one of the best decisions she has ever taken. The institute helps immensely in developing the perspicacity of a student.
B-schools are much more than placements, grades, competitions, or committees. It is one of the pioneer institutions that help you overcome your shortcomings.
Is it worth doing MBA EPGP part-time from IIM Kozhikode/Indore considering I work in small scale IT firm and will be helpful to get a valuable job in market after the completion.My firm doesn't sponso
MBA EPGP is beneficial in case you are a working individual and want to pursue MBA alongside. In such a case, an EGPG MBA from IIM Kozhikode or Indore is not a bad option. But in other cases, other MBA options are better than EPGP. Other options include:
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Executive MBA from any IIM or other Institutes
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Regular MBA
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FPM (Doctoral Program) from any IIM
Make your decision on the basis of fees, course period, and worth to you.
What is the minimum lowest percentile required in the CAT exam to get a call from IIM Kozhikode?
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