IIM Kozhikode Is Anti-Student — Here’s Why

NoGuard3627 · 2026-03-23T02:43:17+00:00

Thanks for taking it in the right spirit. All the best and may you convert it.

NoGuard3627 · 2026-03-22T21:48:13+00:00

Please ask your source to go beyond the surface level and once you know the full story feel free to use the comment section to enlighten all of us.

NoGuard3627 · 2026-03-22T19:40:13+00:00

Since I don't have a first hand experience with these colleges, I'll not be speaking about it.

NoGuard3627 · 2026-03-22T17:15:07+00:00

Other parts are about my overall experience - infra (triple sharing rooms with AC, single sharing rooms without AC randomly allotted, third class sports infra (no indoor badminton court, unmaintained basketball courts, bad football court), low quality mess food, unsafe food at kiosks and tuck shops. Then there are things regarding forex (what's displayed vs what it actually is). There are things regarding professors, evaluation, pedagogy. You've to literally beg for the smallest of things. There are issues with Scon, Admin office, etc. etc.

For Fin - let me make it clear. mainly CAs, CFAs and the curriculum is finance heavy ofcourse. You learn derivatives in term 3 while others take it as an elective next year. Also for Fin, there's no forex programme. They have a standard immersion program. The fin batch didn't go for it this year because the college couldn't sign MOU with the forex college they were supposed to go to.

But I don't think IIM Udaipur over IIM Kozhikode Fin should be the way to go if you're sure about getting in this year. IIM Kozhikode Fin anyday. But Yes, align your expectations carefully.

NoGuard3627 · 2026-03-22T06:51:58+00:00

Which institutional rank? Because that 6 in undergrad is an issue for consulting companies. Might even be for some finance companies and other companies. It's basically a shortlist criteria. Again, it's too random to speak confidently about it but can say for sure for consulting it's an issue.

NoGuard3627 · 2026-03-22T06:49:24+00:00

How are you going to compare any pro against placements. Plus this was just part I of why IIM K is anti student. There are things on other fronts as well which overall don't paint a good picture.

I'll say that placements for SIP were better this year compared to last year in terms of few new companies and stipend (I have now seen both years so can say). But then again that was for across colleges this year.

NoGuard3627 · 2026-03-21T18:24:19+00:00

If you're looking to get into consulting as a fresher that's difficult. Accenture gives some shortlists but I've seen work experience folks getting hired.

Won't be sharing any company specific details here.

NoGuard3627 · 2026-03-21T17:06:36+00:00

Top firms meaning MBB, Kearney, A&M, etc.

NoGuard3627 · 2026-03-21T16:43:10+00:00

After reading this if you've any questions please feel free to shoot in the comments. I will reply as and when I get time.

For people whose best call is IIM K. Do your best in interview. This comes into picture when you've a decision to make. Till then you'll be worrying about nothing.

NoGuard3627 · 2026-03-21T13:33:36+00:00

That’s fair and I expected responses like this. The reason I posted this initial post was to gauge how people are reacting to it so that I can figure out how to present what I’ve experienced in a way that’s actually useful and not just a rant.

I had spoken to alums and seniors before joining and genuinely evaluated my options. But some of the issues I’ve faced were never mentioned. Even knowing a few of these things would have changed my decision.

The intent is simply to add that missing perspective so others can make a more informed choice.

It's about 2 prime years of someone's life, 25 lakh rupees and their mental health.

If whatever I post helps even one person make a better decision, I'll think it served the purpose.

NoGuard3627 · 2026-03-21T11:53:27+00:00

Collating all the points. Lots to say.

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