Compare IIM Kozhikode vs SPJIMR Mumbai

IIM Kozhikode adopts a three-stage selection process. The details of the three stages are provided below.

Stage 1

All candidates who have opted for IIM Kozhikode in their CAT applications and are fulfilling the minimum eligibility criteria would receive an email for online registration for admissions to IIM Kozhikode. Only those candidates who have successfully completed the online registration process for IIM Kozhikode are considered for Stage 2.

Stage 2

In Stage 2, a shortlist of candidates in each reservation category would be prepared based on an Aggregate Index Score (AIS). The AIS is computed based on the performance in CAT, academic performance in Class X & XII, work experience and gender diversity.

Stage 3

In Stage 3, the short-listed candidates would be asked to appear for Personal Interview (PI). After the conclusion of the PI process, a category-wise merit list would be prepared based on the candidates' performance in CAT, PI and resume.

Admission offers would be made to the candidates following the merit list as per the Government of India reservation norms.

Reservation

IIM Kozhikode follows the Government of India reservation policy for admission to Central Educational Institutions (CEIs).

SPJIMR follows a rolling admissions process. Applicants submit an online form and pay the application fee. Shortlisting is profile-based, considering academic record, quality of work experience, versatility, and achievements. Shortlisted candidates undergo at least two rounds of personal interviews. Final admission offers are made based on the overall profile, entrance exam scores, and interview performance.

• In order to be eligible for admission to the PGP programme of IIMK, an applicant must
• obtain a positive (greater than zero) raw score in all sections of CAT.
• hold a duly recognized bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum aggregate per cent of 60.
• obtain a minimum aggregate per cent of 50 in CA/ICWA/CS, in the case of an absence of a duly recognized bachelor's degree.
• The percentage of marks obtained in Class X and Class XII would be calculated based on the aggregate marks of all subjects that appear in the marks sheet or grade sheet, irrespective of whether the Board considers them for calculation of percentage.

Note: General (GEN), Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Non-creamy Other Backward Caste (NC-OBC), Persons with Disability (PwD).

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in any discipline from a recognised university
• Minimum three years of relevant work experience at the time of commencement of the programme
• GMAT and CAT scores are accepted. The GMAT Focus Edition exam scores will be accepted for PGPM Batch 22.
• Scores for GMAT taken between September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2025.
• It is mandatory for the applicants to submit the GMAT (Online/Offline/Focus) scores through the GMAC portal for it to be considered for the application. You can use PGPM programme code: 6DQ-MJ-12 or search by name “S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research – Post Graduate Programme in Management” and select the same from the drop-down menu.
• CAT scores for the last three years, i.e. 2023, 2024 and 2025, will be considered. Applicants are required to submit a copy of the score report.