The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) has released Personal Interview (PI) calls for MBA admission 2026. Candidates who have been shortlisted for the Written Aptitude Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) stage are required to check their shortlist status and fill out the PI application form to proceed further in the selection process. The PI calls follow the announcement of the CAT 2025 result on 24 December 2025, after which the IIM shortlisting process for WAT-PI rounds commenced across various Indian Institutes of Management, including IIM Kozhikode.
IIM Kozhikode 2026 PI Shortlist and Application Process
Shortlisted candidates have received communication via email and are expected to complete their online PI form submission as per the instructions provided by the institute. The PI call marks the next stage of the IIM Kozhikode admission process for its Post Graduate Programme (PGP). As per IIM Kozhikode’s typical admission policy, candidates are shortlisted for the PI stage based on their CAT 2025 performance and preliminary eligibility criteria. The PI round forms part of a three-stage selection process that also includes CAT score evaluation and Written Ability Test (WAT).
Key Points for Shortlisted Candidates
Shortlist Status: Candidates should check their PI call status using the login details provided by the institute.
PI Form Submission: Shortlisted candidates must complete the online PI application form as directed.
WAT-PI Rounds: The personal interview is generally accompanied by a Written Ability Test as part of the final evaluation.
Candidates who successfully complete the PI/WAT rounds will be evaluated on a combination of factors, including CAT performance, PI/WAT scores, academic profile and other selection parameters as per the institute’s admission policy.
Next Steps in IIM Kozhikode MBA 2026 Selection
After the conclusion of the PI and WAT rounds, IIM Kozhikode will prepare a final merit list based on composite performance. Offers for admission to the PGP 2026–28 batch will be issued to candidates who meet the institute’s selection criteria. Candidates are advised to monitor official communications from IIM Kozhikode and complete all required formalities before the specified deadlines to avoid any issues with admission progression.
