Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
(IIM Kozhikode)Last Updated: Jun 08, 2026
Established
1996
Campus Size
111.00 Acres
Total Students
800
Faculty
80
Student-Faculty
10:1
IIM Kozhikode Rankings and Recognition in India's Management Education
IIM Kozhikode Rankings & Accreditations 2025
IIM Kozhikode is ranked #3 in NIRF Management Rankings 2024 with a score of 77.90 - ahead of both IIM Calcutta (#5) and IIM Lucknow (#7). IIMK made a historic debut in the Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2025 at #86, subsequently jumping to #65 in the FT 2026 ranking. IIMK holds EQUIS and AMBA accreditations and is noted for offering the best value for money (FT #10 globally).
Rankings Summary - IIMK
| Ranking Body | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Management 2024 | #3 (Score: 77.90) | Up from 76.48 in 2023 |
| QS Global MBA 2025 | 151-200 Band | Historic debut in QS MBA |
| QS Business & Management Studies 2025 | #141 Globally | - |
| QS Executive MBA 2025 | #22 in Asia Pacific | #2 among IIMs |
| FT Global MBA 2025 | #86 Globally | Historic debut; highest new entrant |
| FT Global MBA 2026 | #65 Globally | Jumped 21 places from debut |
Accreditations
AMBA: Accredited since December 2010 - IIM Kozhikode was the first IIM to receive AMBA accreditation. Re-accredited in 2023 for 5 years. AMBA specifically evaluates MBA programme quality, governance, and student outcomes.
EQUIS: Accredited since September 2021 - the 5th IIM and 6th Indian B-school to receive EQUIS. Validates institutional excellence in teaching, research, internationalisation, and corporate engagement.
AACSB: IIMK is an AACSB member institution pursuing accreditation.
Note: IIMK holds dual accreditation (EQUIS + AMBA). Achievement of AACSB would complete the Triple Crown.
Peer Comparison - Top 5 IIMs
| IIM | NIRF 2024 | QS MBA 2025 | FT MBA 2025 | Accreditations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIM Kozhikode | #3 (77.90) | 151-200 | #65 | EQUIS + AMBA |
| IIM Ahmedabad | #1 (90.21) | #56 | #31 | EQUIS only |
| IIM Bangalore | #2 (88.69) | #53 | #57 | EQUIS only |
| IIM Calcutta | #5 (75.07) | #65 | #61 | Triple Crown ✓ |
| IIM Lucknow | #7 | 201-250 | #71 | Triple Crown ✓ |
IIM Kozhikode Rankings 2025
IIM Kozhikode is ranked by 3 major ranking bodies as of 2025. The institution is ranked #5 in MBA by India Today; #5 in Management by NIRF; #6 in MBA by QS India. Compared to 2024, the institution has improved its position in 3 ranking categories.
India Today
#5
MBA · 2025
Score: 86.00
NIRF
#5
Management · 2025
Score: 83.40
QS India
#6
MBA · 2025
Score: 78.90
India Today Rankings
India Today Best Colleges Survey
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | 2025 | #5 |
86.00
|
1 |
| MBA | 2024 | #6 |
85.20
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 category improved
NIRF Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework by the Ministry of Education, Government of India
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management | 2025 | #5 |
83.40
|
1 |
| Management | 2024 | #6 |
82.60
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 category improved
QS India Rankings
Quacquarelli Symonds Indian University Rankings
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | 2025 | #6 |
78.90
|
1 |
| MBA | 2024 | #7 |
78.10
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 category improved
How IIM Kozhikode Compares
India Today MBA Rankings - Top 8 Institutions
| Institution | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank | Score | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | #1 | 95.00 | - | |
| #2 | #2 | 93.50 | - | |
| #3 | #4 | 92.00 | 1 | |
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IIM Kozhikode
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#5 | #6 | 86.00 | 1 |
| #6 | #5 | 84.00 | 1 | |
| #7 | #8 | 82.00 | 1 | |
| #8 | #7 | 80.00 | 1 | |
| #9 | #9 | 79.00 | - |
Latest News about IIM Kozhikode
IIM Kozhikode Launches Certificate Programme in Sustainable Business Leadership
Apr 22, 2026
IIM Kozhikode Placement 2026: Average Package Rises to ₹32.4 LPA Amid Strong Recruiter Turnout
Apr 22, 2026
IIM Kozhikode Retains AACSB Accreditation, Strengthens Global B-School Standing
Apr 22, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions - IIM Kozhikode Rankings
Q: What is IIM Kozhikode's NIRF ranking?
IIM Kozhikode is ranked #3 in NIRF Management Rankings 2024 with a score of 77.90. This places IIMK ahead of IIM Calcutta (#5) and IIM Lucknow (#7). IIMK's NIRF score has improved consistently - from 74.74 (2022) to 76.48 (2023) to 77.90 (2024).
Q: How did IIM Kozhikode debut in FT rankings?
IIMK's PGP-BL programme made a historic debut at #86 in the FT Global MBA Rankings 2025, entering as the highest-ranked new entrant. In 2026, IIMK jumped 21 places to #65. IIMK was also ranked #10 globally for value for money and recorded one of the highest salary increases (242%) three years after graduation.
Q: Why is IIM Kozhikode ranked higher than IIM Calcutta in NIRF?
IIMK (#3) outranks IIMC (#5) in NIRF 2024 due to stronger scores in perception, outreach, and inclusion metrics. However, IIMC leads in global rankings (QS #65 vs 151-200), holds Triple Crown accreditation, and has higher average placement packages. NIRF and global rankings use different methodologies and weight different factors.
Q: Does IIM Kozhikode have Triple Crown accreditation?
Not yet. IIMK holds EQUIS (2021) and AMBA (2010) accreditations - two of the three. AACSB accreditation would complete the Triple Crown. IIMK is an AACSB member institution. Despite the pending AACSB, IIMK's dual accreditation and FT debut demonstrate growing global recognition.
Q: What is IIM Kozhikode's value-for-money ranking?
IIM Kozhikode was ranked #10 globally for value for money in the FT Global MBA Rankings 2025. With PGP fees significantly lower than IIMA/IIMB/IIMC, an average CTC of ₹28.18 LPA, and 100% placement rate, IIMK offers one of the best ROI propositions among top Indian B-schools.
Q: How is IIM Kozhikode's ranking trajectory?
IIMK is on a strong upward trajectory: NIRF improved from 74.74 (2022) to 77.90 (2024), FT debut at #86 (2025) jumped to #65 (2026), and QS MBA debut in the 151-200 band. The institute is also expanding globally with EQUIS re-accreditation due and AACSB accreditation in pursuit. IIMK is the fastest-rising IIM in global rankings.