Eligibility

• Candidates must have successfully completed the Class XII examination or hold a diploma post Ten years of schooling from any stream recognized by the relevant boards of the Government of India.
• Candidates must be able to produce originals of mark sheets/certificates on or before 1st June 2026 to be eligible for admission.
• The selection to the programme will be based on the prior academic record of the candidates, scores obtained in the entrance test, and personal interview.

Entrance Test:

• Applicants are required to appear for the IIMK BMS Aptitude Test (IIMK BMS AT) 2026, which comprises two sections assessing the applicant's aptitude in Verbal Ability and Quantitative Ability.
• The test will adhere to a multiple-choice format and will be administered as a computer-based examination at designated centers.

Paper Pattern:

Section	Topics	Number of Questions	Time Allotted
Verbal Ability	Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension	100 Questions (Strategic blend of MCQs)	60 Minutes
Quantitative Ability	Number Systems, Algebra, Geometry (Basics, Coordinate, Trigonometry), Mensuration, Statistics and Probability		60 Minutes
Total		100	120 Minutes
Marking Scheme	Correct answer: +3, Wrong answer: -1

Exemptions from the Entrance Test:

Candidates who have valid SAT or ACT scores are exempted from appearing for the IIMK-BMS AT. Such candidates will be short listed based on their standardised test scores reported. Applicants must ensure that official test results are submitted at the time of application.

Shortlisting for Personal Interview:

From the eligible candidates, a shortlist of candidates in each category will be prepared based on an Aggregate Index Score (AIS). The AIS is computed based on the test score performance and the academic performance in Class XII /Diploma or equivalent and marks obtained in Class X.

Personal Interview:

The short-listed candidates must appear for a Personal Interview (PI). IIM Kozhikode will conduct the personal interviews in Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Mumbai, and New Delhi. The entire process will last for a half-day (morning or afternoon). During the PI process, the panel will evaluate the candidates on their academic efforts and disposition, general awareness and social disposition, attitude, personality and communication skills, and also overall fit for the program. The interview is expected to take around 15 minutes per candidate.

Final Selection:

• The final score is calculated using PI scores, standardised entrance test scores, and preceding academic records.
• A merit list is created for each category, following Government of India reservation norms.

Exam Fee:

• ₹2,125/- for SC, ST and PwD category candidates.
• ₹4,250/- for all other categories.

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