IIM Kozhikode shortlist cutoffs in 2026 are utilised to shortlist candidates to be subjected to a personal interview and WAT round before completion. According to trends recorded in IIM Kozhikode in past cycles, candidates shortlisted for a personal interview were 1850 of the general category, while those of OBC were 1200. In addition to this, candidates of the SC category shortlisted in IIM Kozhikode in 2026 had a composite score of 63.1406 in the Pl shortlist round, while candidates of other categories had 48.5268.

IIM Kozhikode Shortlist of Candidates for Stage 2

The shortlisted candidates for each category would be based on the aggregate index score or AIS for WAT and a personal interview. AIS is a score that is a combination of CAT performance, performance in Class 10&12 exams, work experience and gender & academic diversity. Please refer to the table below for more information.

IIM Kozhikode Stage 2 Shortlist 2026: PI Shortlisted Candidates

Applicants can refer to the table below for an indicative idea.

IIM Kozhikode Stage 2 Shortlist 2026: PI Composite Score

Candidates can refer to these scores to understand the level of competition for the PI round.