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IIM-Kozhikode admits ‘largest-ever’ Executive MBA batch with 683 participants, nearly 30% women

The EPGP–18 cohort at IIM Kozhikode is spread across six academic sections and operates through 67 learning centres located across India.

2 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Dec 19, 2025 09:03 AM IST

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The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode has inducted 683 participants into the 18th batch of its Executive Post Graduate Programme – Interactive Learning (EPGP–IL), making it the largest Executive MBA cohort in the institute’s history.

According to an official statement from IIM Kozhikode, the batch also records the highest-ever representation of women at nearly 29 percent, marking a steady shift in the gender profile of executive management education.

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683 participants across 6 sections and 67 learning centres

The EPGP–18 cohort is spread across six academic sections and operates through 67 learning centres located across India. The programme follows an interactive, centre-based learning model, enabled by IIM Kozhikode’s technology partner TimesPro, allowing participants to attend classes from their city of residence or workplace.

Programme Metric	Numbers
Total participants	683
Academic sections	6
Learning centres	67
Programme batch	18th (EPGP–IL)

According to IIM Kozhikode, this structure is intended to support working professionals while maintaining a consistent academic experience nationwide.

Women enrolments at 29%

Women account for nearly 29 percent of the EPGP–18 cohort, the highest proportion recorded since the programme’s inception. The institute said this reflects growing participation of women professionals in structured executive education pathways.

Gender Composition	Percentage
Women	~29%
Men	~71%

Age profile: Half the batch in their 30s

The age distribution shows a strong presence of professionals in their 30s, with younger and senior participants also represented.

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Age Group	Share of participants
24–29 years	39%
30–39 years	~50%
40 years and above	11.26%

Work experience: Majority with 6–9 years in the industry

The cohort brings a wide spread of professional experience, with mid-career executives forming the largest segment.

Work Experience	Percentage
3–5 years	~25%
6–9 years	~41%
10–15 years	~25%
16+ years	7.9%

IT dominates, Consulting second

Participants come from private sector firms, PSUs, and Central and State Government organisations. The IT sector contributes the largest share of participants, followed by consulting.

Sector	Share	Approx. Participants
Information Technology	29.43%	201
Consulting	10.23%	—
Other sectors*	~60%	—

Other sectors include banking, insurance, investment services, manufacturing, automotive, sales and marketing, advertising, e-commerce, real estate, petroleum and energy, engineering services, electronics and telecommunications, education, aerospace, and allied sectors.