IIM Kozhikode offers a wide range of scholarships to support students financially and encourage academic excellence. The IIM Kozhikode scholarships include IIMK Merit Scholarship and IIMK Need Based Financial Assistance (NBFA) (offered by the institute itself), Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students, National Fellowship & Scholarship for ST Students, Merit-cum-Means Scholarship, Scholarship for Top Class Education for Students with Disabilities and the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (offered by the Central Government). The eligibility criteria vary depending on merit, financial need, community, or specific categories. Below is a comprehensive list of IIM Kozhikode scholarships.
IIM Kozhikode Scholarships Offered by the Institute
The IIM Kozhikode scholarship 2025 includes IIMK Merit Scholarship and IIMK Need Based Financial Assistance (NBFA). The IIMK Merit Scholarship is awarded to top-performing students from PGP, PGPLSM and PGPFIN programs, with one scholarship offered for every 20 students in each academic year.
Meanwhile, the IIMK Need-Based Financial Assistance (NBFA) supports students with an annual family income of INR 8 lakh or less who have taken an education loan and have no disciplinary record. The final selection for NBFA is made by the Financial Aid Committee based on a financial score and ranking.
IIM Kozhikode Scholarships Offered by Central Government
The IIM Kozhikode scholarships offered by the Central Government provide financial support to students from SC, ST, minority and differently-abled categories, as well as children of defence and police personnel. Under these schemes, the Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students grants up to 10 scholarships at IIM Kozhikode for candidates with an annual family income below INR 8 lakh.
The National Fellowship & Scholarship for ST Students has no institute-wise limit and is open to those with an income below INR 6 lakh. The Merit-cum-Means Scholarship supports minority students with at least 50% marks and a family income below INR 2.5 lakh. Additionally, students with a disability of 40% or more and income below INR 8 lakh can apply for the Scholarship for Top Class Education for Students with Disabilities, while the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme benefits children and widows of CAPFs, Assam Rifles and state police personnel who have scored 60% or more in their qualifying exams.
IIM Kozhikode Scholarships Offered by State Governments
The IIM Kozhikode scholarships offered by State Governments aim to assist students from specific states and communities through targeted financial aid programs. The Rajarshee Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship, provided by the Government of Maharashtra, supports students from the Maratha community or those domiciled in Maharashtra, including those from the Maharashtra–Karnataka border region, with a family income of up to INR 8 lakh. Similarly, the Scholarship Scheme of the Tamil Nadu Government benefits native students belonging to BC, MBC and DNC communities with a family income not exceeding INR 2 lakh by offering tuition fee assistance for pursuing management education at IIM Kozhikode.
IIM Kozhikode Scholarship FAQs
Does IIM Kozhikode offer scholarships to its students?
Yes. IIM Kozhikode scholarships are provided by the Institute, Central & State Governments, and private organizations to support both meritorious and financially needy students.
What is the IIMK Merit Scholarship?
The IIMK Merit Scholarship is given to top-performing students of PGP, PGPLSM, and PGPFIN based on CGPA. One scholarship is awarded for every 20 students in each year.
Who can apply for the IIMK Need Based Financial Assistance (NBFA)?
Students with gross family income ≤ INR 8,00,000, who have taken an education loan, and have no record of misconduct, are eligible for IIMK Need Based Financial Assistance (NBFA).
Can a student receive more than one scholarship at the same time at IIM Kozhikode?
No. If a student gets multiple IIM Kozhikode scholarships, they must keep only one and surrender the others.
Does IIM Kozhikode offer scholarships for SC and ST students?
Yes. SC students at IIM Kozhikode can apply under the Top Class Education Scheme (income ≤ INR 8,00,000) and ST students under the National Fellowship & Scholarship (income ≤ INR 6,00,000).
Do minority community students get IIM Kozhikode scholarships?
Yes. The Merit Cum Means Scholarship at IIM Kozhikode is available for Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, and Parsi students with ≥50% marks and family income ≤ INR 2,50,000.
Is there financial assistance for students with disabilities at IIM Kozhikode?
Yes. Students with ≥40% disability and family income ≤ INR 8,00,000 can apply for the Top Class Education Scholarship for Students with Disabilities at IIM Kozhikode.
What private scholarships are available at IIM Kozhikode?
Yes, private scholarships at IIM Kozhikode include: IDFC First Bank (INR 1,00,000/year), Mirae Asset (INR 5,00,000), Aditya Birla Group (INR 1,75,000/year), and OP Jindal OPJEMS (INR 1,50,000/year).
How much financial support do the IIM Kozhikode scholarships provide?
The IIM Kozhikode scholarship amount ranges from INR 1,00,000 to INR 5,00,000 per student, depending on the scholarship.
How can students apply for IIM Kozhikode scholarships?
Institute scholarships (Merit & NBFA) are applied through IIM Kozhikode’s internal process, while Government and private scholarships require online applications via their official portals or sponsoring organizations.
