📢 IIM Kozhikode BMS 2025: First-Ever Interview Shortlisting Criteria Revealed!
- Anshu Agarwal
- Jul 11
- 2 min read

The Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) program at IIM Kozhikode officially launched in 2025, and in its very first year, it witnessed massive competition from students across India.
The institute has now released the official shortlisting criteria for interviews — and it’s clear that getting into IIM Kozhikode BMS won’t be easy. Here’s a detailed breakdown to help you understand how selections were made and how you can prepare better for the next year.
🎯 Selection Process: How Were Students Shortlisted?
IIM Kozhikode used an Aggregate Index Score (AIS) to shortlist students for the Personal Interview (Stage 2). AIS was calculated based on three components:
Component | Weightage |
Qualifying Exam Percentile (IIMK BMS AT / JEE Main / SAT / ACT) | 40% |
Class XII Percentage Score | 30% |
Class X Percentage Score | 30% |
Even though the program is new, the benchmark was sky-high — reflecting the premium brand IIM Kozhikode carries.
📊 Category-wise AIS Cut-offs (First Batch – 2025)
Here are the cut-off scores for each category to be shortlisted for the interview round:
Category | Cut-off Score (AIS) |
General | 86.975 |
EWS | 70.267 |
NC-OBC | 64.042 |
SC | 29.987 |
ST | 36.798 |
PwD | 45.257 |
💥 Yes, you read that right! The General category cut-off touched nearly 87 AIS, which means only those with consistently high scores across all boards and aptitude test made it through.
🚨 What This Means for BMS 2026 Aspirants
Since this was the inaugural batch, the competition was unpredictable but extremely high. Now that the shortlisting formula and cut-offs are public, here’s how to plan for next year:
✅ Aim for:
95+ percentile in JEE Main / IIMK BMS AT / SAT / ACT
Above 95% in both Class 10th and 12th
A well-balanced scorecard — no weak links!
🧠 Important Insight for Students & Parents
📌 Unlike some other programs, IIM Kozhikode has not given any extra points for gender or stream diversity — this round was 100% merit-based, making it crystal clear:
👉 High academic performance + aptitude test score = only way in.
🔍 Missed the Cut-off? Here’s What to Do
If you weren’t shortlisted this year — don’t worry. This is just the first year, and now you know exactly what you need to improve.
🎯 Start early, focus on mock tests, and maintain board exam consistency. Many students clear top colleges on their second attempt — what matters is how smartly you plan now.
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Remember:
“It’s not about how early you start. It’s about how focused you stay once you know the real competition.”
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