Kozhikode, Aug 07, 2026. Education & Career, IIM Kozhikode PGP BL Admission 2027: IIM The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) has announced the opening of admissions for its prestigious Post Graduate Programme in Business Leadership (PGP-BL). The one-year, full-time residential program is designed to transform young professionals with industry experience into capable, multi-dimensional, and values-centric future leaders.
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Interested candidates can apply online through the official IIM Kozhikode portal.
📌 Key Highlights of the Programme
- Duration & Format: 1-year full-time residential management program.
- Campus Life: In-campus, air-conditioned accommodation provided on a twin-sharing basis.
- Curriculum Focus: Combines core management disciplines, leadership-themed modules, global exposure, and Eastern values along with Indian leadership philosophies.
- Placements: Full placement support facilitated by IIM Kozhikode.
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PGP BL Eligibility Criteria
- Academic Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (or Post Graduation / CA / CMA / CS) with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA.
- Work Experience: Minimum 4 years of full-time work experience after completing graduation.
- Qualifying Test Scores: Valid CAT, GMAT, or GRE scores.
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Important Dates
| Activity | Phase 2 | Phase 3 | |
| Application Opens | Jul 25, 2026 | Sep 01, 2026 | |
| Last date for submission of
online application Stage 1 |
Aug 31, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 | |
| Personal Interaction | Oct 10-11, 2026 | Dec 12-13, 2026 | |
| Class Commences | 1st Week of April 2027 | ||
Fees & Financial Assistance:
Application Fee (Non-refundable): INR 3000/- (Rupees Three Thousand Only). The Application fee is payable at the time of submitting the application online
Program Fee: INR 22,50,000/- (Indian Rupees Twenty Two Lakh Fifty Thousand Only) [INR 7,50,000 (Indian Rupees Seven Lakh Fifty Thousand Only) will be payable at the time of registration and the balance in three installments. This fee includes program delivery, books and instruction material, in-campus hostel accommodation, and access to all in-campus facilities such as the library. Mess/Canteen charges would be additional and use-dependent.
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PI as part of Selection Process: The Personal Interaction(PI) is proposed to be conducted in person or over video-conference mode depending on the circumstances and the application numbers received. Dates for PI will be informed separately.
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Tentative list of cities where PI is planned to be held,
- Bengaluru
- Mumbai
- New Delhi
- Kolkata
- IIM Kozhikode campus
- Dubai
- Singapore
- Kuala Lumpur.
About Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode (IIMK or IIM Kozhikode):The fifth IIM to be established by Govt. of India in 1996, IIMK started its academic journey in 1997 with its flagship Postgraduate Program (PGP). The Institute is on a high growth trajectory today, offering the widest range of academic programs in the field of management education. These include Doctoral Programme in Management (PhD), Executive PG Programmes, Management Development Programmes and Faculty Development Programs. IIMK set up a Satellite campus at Infopark, Kochi, in 2012 dedicated to Executive Education. IIMK has also the unique distinction of launching a PhD (Practice Track) programme for working professionals besides bringing in new dynamic courses like one-year Post Graduate programme in Business Leadership (2019) MBA in Finance and MBA in Liberal Studies & Management (2020). IIM Kozhikode also launched a one-of-its kind 4-year full-time undergraduate programme – Bachelor of Management studies in 2025. The institute is also home to IIMK LIVE, a first-of-its-kind startup incubation programme, the Indian Business Museum and seven other Centres of Excellences encompassing diverse areas. IIMK is ranked 3rd as per NIRF India Rankings 2025:Management. The institute also made its global debut for its flagship MBA and EMBA programme in the 2020/21QS World University Rankings. In 2023, IIM Kozhikode also broke into Top-100 in Financial Times Ranking for Masters in Management (MBA) and gained 9 spots in 2024 to reach global #68. The Institute also attained global rank #70 in the FT Open Enrolment Programme for 2024. The Institute is globally accredited by EQUIS (EFMD) and AMBA (UK).
