Guidelines for Foreign Nationals, Academic Qualifications & English Language Proficiency (2026-30 Batch)

• Guidelines for Foreign Nationals:

To be considered an "International Applicant," a candidate must hold a valid passport Issued by a country other than India.

• Academic Qualifications

Class 12/HSC: Candidates must have completed (or be appearing for) their Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognized board (e.g., IB, IGCSE, CBSE, etc.).

Minimum Marks: General/International: Minimum 60% aggregate marks in Class 12 and Class 10.

• Language Proficiency:

If the medium of instruction in the qualifying school was not English, the candidate must provide a valid TOEFL (score >70th percentile) or IELTS score.

• Qualifying Exam:

Applicants must provide a valid score in the following entrance test : SAT

• Minimum Score: While the exact cut-off varies by cohort, a competitive score Is typically 1200/1600 or higher.
• SAT scores must be obtained between November 1, 2024, and May 15, 2026.
• Submission: Official scores must be sent directly to IIM Kozhikode via the College Board using the designated institute code.