EMAT 2023: Dates, Registration, Admit Card, Syllabus, Result

The EMAT exam is a preliminary screening process conducted by IIM Kozikhode to choose eligible candidates for the Executive Post Graduate Program in Management. A working professional wishing to gain a competitive edge in the management arena needs to qualify for a certain set of parameters to get admission via EMAT.

The EMAT paper will be segregated into four core sections including verbal skills, numerical problems, data interpretation, and logical reasoning. High competitiveness is guaranteed as aspirants have to compete for a total of 100 seats hence right preparation strategy is the key to success. For better insight, check the EMAT 2023 highlights below:

Well, some exceptions surround EMAT which candiadets must be aware of. In this case, the EPGP program aspirants who have qualified for GMAT, CAT, or GRE can secure direct admission without the need to sit for the entrance. Well, the entrance score other than EMAT should not be older than 2 years from teh IIMK entrance date. 

IIM Kozhikode being a prestigious management institute adopts a strict admission process that helps in skimming only the eligible candidates who portray an ardent desire and exercise to undergo a 2-year EPGD programme. Before you apply, make sure that the eligibility criteria concerning academic and work experiences are met.

Educational Qualifications

• Applicants should have graduated from a recognized university
• The admission cutoff may vary as per category. The general and OBC aspirants need to secure a minimum of 50% in graduation or equivalent exam. Those hailing from reserved categories have to score at least 40% marks in the last examination.

Work Experience

• The work experience should be up to the end of November 2023 otherwise, admission won’t be granted
• Applicants can apply for the EMAT exam only after working for 3 years in the domain of entrepreneurship, and management.
• Candidates who have secured employment prior to their graduation will not be accepted for the initial screening process

Aspirants after qualifying for the eligibility parameters can begin the registration process online. Before filling out the EMAT exam application form, applicants must read the notification published by the institute carefully to avoid any discrepancies. 

Follow these steps to complete the registration and application process successfully.

Step 1: Registration for EMAT 2023

• Browse the official website of IIM Kozikhode i.e. iimk.ac.in.
• Search for the Academic Programs section on the homepage
• Go to “Executive Postgraduate Program”
• Tap on the “Apply now” link
• Enter a valid email ID, program name, candidate's name, mobile number, password, and verification code.
• Candidates will receive a confirmation mail containing the application number and a password
• Tap the click here button to continue with the next process

Spet 2: Fee Payment

• Use the application number, email ID, and password that you have received on your email address
•  Tap the login button
• Pay the registration fee only via online payment systems credit cards, or debit cards. Any other form of payment will not be accepted.

Step 3: Online Form Fill-Up

• Login to the portal
• Fill out the application with the proper details
• Upload the necessary documents
• Tap the submit button
• Preview and check the details carefully before submitting the form
• Submit the EMAT application form

List of Documents to Submit

After submitting the form attach this list of documents as proof of the details candidates shared in the form.

• Self-attested copies of class 10, 12, and graduation mark sheets
• Self-attested copies of experience certificates
• Self-attested copy of employee ID from the current organization
• GMAT or CAT scorecard
• Copy of fee payment receipt
• Self-attested copy of identity proofs such as Aadhar, passport or PAN card

Familiarising with the EMAT 2023 exam pattern plays a crucial role in determining the success of the examinees. A thorough understanding of the question level, pattern, and topics can prove helpful in chalking out the right study plan.

Find out the detailed pattern including the type of questions, sections, marking scheme, and total questions among others.

• Executive Management Admission test is administered by IIM Kozhikode in offline mode at their Kochi center.
• Examinees are required to attempt 40 MCQs from a total of 4 sections. Well the number of questions will vary for each section
• Candidates have to prepare questions on numerical, reasoning, verbal skills, and data interrogation 
• For the correct responses, 1 mark be awarded while the wrong answer will be penalised with ½ mark deduction

EMAT 2023 Syllabus

As the EPGA program has limited seats the competition is pretty high which requires candidates to ace their preparation with effective strategies. To assist the applicants in paving the way to success, we have offered a brief insight into the EMAT exam 2023 syllabus.

Quantitative Aptitude and Numerical Ability

Reasoning and General Intelligence

General Management

Candidates aspiring to enroll in the EPGA course at IIM Kozikhode need to score equal to or more than the EMAT cutoff. The cut-off mark list will be published by the institute along with the result. Let’s check out the expected cutoff for EMAT 2023 to generate a fair idea of the marks one needs to aim for: