IIM Kozhikode has announced the list of students selected for interviews for its MBA program for the year 2026 . Students who applied to IIM Kozhikode through the CAT 2025 exam and meet certain scores have received an email inviting them for the next stage. This next stage is called the Personal Interview (PI) round. IIM Kozhikode is the first Indian Institute of Management (IIM) to release these interview calls for the upcoming admission cycle.
What is the PI Shortlist?
The PI shortlist is a list of candidates who have cleared the first stage of the admission process. It means these students have done well enough in the CAT 2025 exam to be considered for an interview. The interview is a very important part of getting into the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at IIM Kozhikode. An MBA is a popular postgraduate course that teaches students how to manage businesses.
Who Can Apply for the Interview?
Only those students who selected IIM Kozhikode as a preferred college while filling their CAT 2025 application form and have received an email from IIM Kozhikode can now fill the PI form. The link to submit this form is now active.
How to Apply for the Interview Round
If you have received an interview call from IIM Kozhikode, you need to fill out a special form online. This form confirms your interest in taking part in the interview. Here are the steps:
- Go to the official IIM Kozhikode website .
- Look for the section related to PGP admission course and click on it. PGP stands for Post Graduate Program, which is another name for their MBA course.
- Find the selection criteria page .
- Click on the link that says "Register Stage 1."
- Enter the mobile number you used when you registered for CAT 2025 .
- You will then receive a verification code . Type this code into the box.
- Click on the 'register' button.
- A form will open on your screen. Fill in all the details it asks for accurately.
- Upload any necessary documents.
- Finally, click on 'submit' to complete your application for the interview round.
CAT 2025 Cut-offs for IIM Kozhikode PI Shortlist
The CAT cut-off is the minimum score a student needs to get to be considered for admission to a particular program. For IIM Kozhikode, the starting or qualifying cut-off for the PI shortlist for CAT 2025 is 85 percentile . However, it is important to understand that the final cut-off for getting admitted is usually much higher. Experts expect the final cut-off to be between 98 to 99 percentile for general category students. This means many students who meet the initial 85 percentile might not get the final admission call.
Here is a table showing the minimum CAT percentile and sectional scores required for different categories to be shortlisted for the interview round:
| Category | CAT Percentile | VARC | DILR | QA |
| General | 85 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| NC-OBC/EWS | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| SC | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| ST/PwD | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
VARC stands for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, DILR for Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, and QA for Quantitative Ability. These are the different sections of the CAT exam.
Other IIMs and Institutes Also Starting Admissions
While IIM Kozhikode is the first to announce its PI calls, other top business schools and IIMs have also started their admission processes for 2026 . For instance, IIM Rohtak has begun registrations for its MBA program. IIM Bodhgaya and IIM Raipur have also released their CAT 2025 cut-offs for shortlisting candidates through IIM CAP and IIM JAP processes, respectively. Students applying to various IIMs should keep checking the official websites for updates on their specific colleges.
This is a crucial time for students aiming for an MBA. It is important to complete all required steps on time to have a chance at securing a seat in these prestigious institutions.
