IIM Kozhikode MBA 2026–28: Historic Female Majority

IIM Kozhikode has set a new benchmark in gender representation and academic inclusivity with its 2026–28 academic session intake.

Key Highlights from the Inauguration Ceremony:

Total Induction: 599 students across three full-time MBA programmes + 99 doctoral scholars.

Women Representation: Nearly two out of three students in the flagship Post Graduate Programme (PGP) are women.

PGP: 499 students, with 329 women (66%).

PGP-LSM: 51 students, 82% women.

PGP-Fin: 49 students, 12% women.

Overall MBA intake: Women form 63% of the class.

Academic Background Diversity:

Non-engineering graduates now dominate the flagship MBA programme.

PGP: 57% non-engineers.

PGP-LSM: 96% non-engineers.

PGP-Fin: 45% non-engineers.

Overall MBA intake: 59% non-engineers.

Doctoral Programmes Expansion:

99 doctoral scholars inducted.

Regular DPM: 27 scholars, with 66% women — the highest-ever female representation in a PhD batch at the institute.

Executive DPM: 72 scholars.

New Launch: Inaugural batch of the Doctoral Programme in Management (Teaching Track), aimed at preparing future educators and researchers.

Significance:
This intake marks a historic leap in gender diversity, with women forming the majority across MBA and doctoral programmes. It also reflects IIM Kozhikode’s commitment to broadening academic backgrounds and strengthening its research ecosystem.