IIM Kozhikode has released the shortlist for the first stage for the 2023-25 admission cycle. In this article, Rishabh Singh, an IIM K alumnus - Class Of 2019-21, has detailed out how to fill out the IIM K Stage 1 form. Read on!
Note From Team InsideIIM: Do note that this was written in 2020, and the questions in the Application Form may change. We have updated the Eligibility Criteria and Index Score Computation. (03.01.2023)
How To Fill Out IIM K Stage 1 Form - Who Received This Initial Shortlist?
All candidates who have cleared IIMK’s minimum eligibility criteria given below have been sent the registration form:
This is NOT A GDPI CALL.
After completing this registration form, candidates who clear the composite score cutoff (calculated from the table below) will be shortlisted for Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) process:
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Guidelines To Fill The IIM K Stage 1 Form
A GOLDEN RULE: WHEN IN DOUBT, CONTACT ADMISSIONS OFFICE
1. Verify each and every detail mentioned in the first page. NOTE: The 10th and 12th marks will be sourced from your CAT Registration form. Whereas all other information will be taken from this form. Ensure that the information is correct.
Personal Data Form
2. The candidate is required to enter his interview center and address details. Please keep in mind that
interview centers are rarely changed. And this choice will remain final.
Furthermore, any document will be sent to the address in this form, please ensure that this address is valid till the entire selection procedure is over.
Final selection letters are dispatched to this address.
Ensure that the mobile number is functional and does not have any connectivity issues. Any form of textual and verbal communication will be sent to this number
3. In Bachelor Degree subject, please enter your branch if you are an engineer. Other examples are: Management Studies, Business Administration etc.
4. The candidate is required to fill year-wise GPA for his UG subject.
And so on.
In case the candidate has different credits for semesters, he can use the formula:
Y1=(S1+S2)/2
Y2=(S3+S4)/2
And so on.
The candidate is advised to clear confusion regarding filling this part of the form with Admission Office IIMK.
If there exists even the slightest of confusion, the candidate should call the Admission Office IIMK as this form cannot be undone.
In case, a candidate is still completing his bachelors, he can leave the remaining years blank. A similar process to be followed if a candidate has a second bachelors.
5. These sections are self-explanatory. The same algorithm is to be used to calculate scores.
Some Helpful Links and Contacts
A gentle reminder:
GOLDEN RULE: WHEN IN DOUBT, CONTACT ADMISSIONS OFFICE
DISCLAIMER: All inputs have been collated from the personal experience of the author from his admission process last year and the author takes no responsibility of any deviation in terms of information disclosure and any matter which is directly or indirectly related to the admissions. The requirements in the process might have changed this year so all the stakeholders are advised to check the IIM K website or contact the IIM Kozhikode Admission office along with the above views of the author. In case of any clarification, the candidate is urged to contact IIM Kozhikode Admissions.
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