Post Graduate Programme in Finance [PGP-Finance] in IIM Kozhikode

IIM Kozhikode PGP-Finance two-year Post-Graduate Programme in Finance intends to prepare students for employment in the financial sector, including corporate finance, investment banking, and wealth management.

IIM Kozhikode PGP-Finance admission is based on valid CAT/GMAT or GRE scores. The GMAT is taken into account for international students. The CAT exam will be held on November 26, 2023, and registration began on August 2, 2023. In August 2023, registration for the GMAT 2023 is anticipated to open. 

Table of Contents

• IIM Kozhikode PGP-Finance Eligibility Criteria
• IIM Kozhikode PGP-Finance Admission 
• IIM Kozhikode PGP-Finance Fees
• Why Choose IIM Kozhikode PGP-Finance?
• IIM Kozhikode Ranking
• IIM Kozhikode PGP-Finance Placements
• IIM Kozhikode PGP-Finance Career Opportunities

IIM Kozhikode PGP-Finance Eligibility Criteria

IIM Kozhikode PGP-Finance eligibility criteria is a bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum average percentage of 60% or equivalent CGPA. For students with CA/CS/ICWA qualifications, the minimum required percentage is 50% in case of the absence of any graduate degree. 

Students in their last year of graduation can also apply for admission with valid CAT/GMAT scores. However, these students will be awarded provisional admission. These applicants must also submit a certificate from their Principal or Dean confirming that the student has completed all requirements to gain a graduate degree along with their scorecard of graduation.

IIM Kozhikode PGP-Finance Admission

Applicants can enrol for the course if the eligibility requirements are met. The following are the procedures for IIM Kozhikode PGP-Finance admission:

• All the candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria must register online for the course.
• Once the registration is done, a list of selected students is made for each category. For making this list, AIS or Aggregate Index Score is considered. For the calculation of AIS, the institute finds scores of CAT/GMAT/GRE, academic history, suitability score, work experience and gender diversity score. 
• The selected candidates are then called for a Personal Interview (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT). 
• For the final merit list of students, the institute would consider AIS and scores of PI and WAT.
• Selected applicants are informed about all the timings and dates of PI and WAT through email. The final list is also emailed with the rest of the instructions. 

Application Procedure

The IIM Kozhikode PGP-Finance application procedure begins when students appear for CAT. Students interested in this course must choose IIM Kozhikode as one of the institutes. Students who fulfil the eligibility criteria and have selected the institute will receive a mail from the institute asking them to register for the course. However, the steps to apply for the CAT are given below:

• Visit the official website of CAT, iimcat.ac.in.
• Register for the entrance exam.
• Pay the application form.
• Fill out the application form.
• Choose IIM Kozhikode as the IIMs of choice.

The application fee for the exam is INR 2400 and is non-refundable. 

Entrance Exam

For Indian students, the IIM Kozhikode PGP-Finance entrance exam is the CAT, while for international students, it is the GMAT/GRE. Candidates must fill out the GMAT or GRE paper and have their score transmitted directly to the institute using the code provided on the website for GMAT and GRE. 

Documents Required

The following are the documents required for the application for IIM Kozhikode PGP-Finance:

• Marksheets of 10th and 12th 
• Passing certificates of 10th and 12th
• GMAT/CAT/GRE scorecard
• Bachelor's degree certificate and grade reports
• Certificate of category
• Passport photos 
• Photo-id proof

IIM Kozhikode PGP-Finance Fees 

The IIM Kozhikode PGP-Finance fee 2023 is INR 20.5 Lakhs. This is the total program fee. It comprises books, educational materials, on-campus housing, and all campus facilities. The fee is paid in instalments at the beginning of each term. 

Why Choose IIM Kozhikode PGP-Finance?

The inaugural course of the Post-Graduate Programme in Finance (PGP-Finance) at the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode was created after interaction with the various industry participants in core finance and related services. It aims to fill a sizable gap in the industry in South Asia and India. Given here are the salient features of the course:

• The institute strives to produce trustworthy, competent, fair-minded professionals who are familiar with the most recent financial models and methods.
• It is a distinctive course that, while giving participants a solid foundation in the Indian environment through immersion courses, conversations with business executives, and on-site/trading floor visits, is benchmarked against similar worldwide programmes regarding programme content and coverage.

IIM Kozhikode Ranking

The Government of India founded the renowned business school IIM Kozhikode in 1996. The institute has grown continuously and strategically to offer its graduates the best education and placement facility. Below are the results of the IIM Kozhikode Ranking:

IIM Kozhikode PGP-Finance Placements

The IIM Kozhikode PGP-Finance Placement 2022 was conducted along with the flagship course of PGP and another inaugural course of PGP LSM. For the combined placement drive of three classes, 526 students appeared for the recruitment process. The details given here are of combined of all three courses:

IIM Kozhikode PGP-Finance Career Opportunities

The PGP-Finance postgraduates can either gain better work possibilities in their sector or move ahead from their current position within their firm. A few of the IIM Kozhikode PGP-Finance career opportunities are given below:

• Financial Analyst: Liable for carrying out various research duties to support investment strategy and decide on investments for their business or clients.
• Investment Manager: Manages financial planning, investing, and portfolio management tasks for their clients.
• Risk Manager: Advises organisations of any possible threats to the business's viability, security, or very life.
• Financial Consultant: Give clients advice on various financial services and choices, including budgeting, setting aside money for large expenditures, planning for retirement, investing, and creating trusts and estates.