IIM Kozhikode opens Kochi campus, launches Urban Learning Centre

Debashis Chatterjee, Director of IIM Kozhikode and Loknath Behera, Managing Director, Kochi Metro Rail Ltd inaugurating new new Kochi campus.

The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) has inaugurated its new Kochi Campus, marking a significant milestone in its expansion and reaffirming its long-term commitment to Kerala’s commercial capital.

Conceived as an Urban Learning Centre, the campus is designed to deliver globally benchmarked, technology-enabled management education and foster stronger engagement with industry and professionals in the region.

Inaugurating the facility, Debashis Chatterjee, Director of IIM Kozhikode, described the occasion as “the beginning of a new chapter” in the Institute’s journey as it prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2026.

He said the new campus reflects IIMK’s vision of making world-class management education more accessible while strengthening its role in shaping future business leaders. The Kochi centre is expected to serve as a hub for executive education, industry collaborations, and innovation-driven learning initiatives, further enhancing the Institute’s footprint in Kerala.

Loknath Behera, Managing Director, Kochi Metro Rail Ltd was the Guest of Honour.

Located at Kalamassery, adjacent to the Cochin University Metro Station, the new campus enjoys exceptional connectivity through the Kochi Metro, national highway network and proximity to major transport hubs, making it one of the country’s most accessible management education destinations.

Developed by Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL), the campus is an iconic 40,000 sq. ft., six-storey structure built predominantly with glass and pre-engineered steel, presenting a distinctive contemporary architectural identity.

Designed to global standards, the Centre features technology-enabled smart classrooms, advanced digital teaching infrastructure, collaborative learning spaces, a modern library, cafeteria, and student interaction areas.

The inauguration marks a significant milestone in IIM Kozhikode’s journey in Kochi, which began in 2012 with the establishment of its satellite campus at Infopark, Kakkanad.

Initially, the new campus will house two of the Institute’s flagship programmes—the Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) and the Executive Post Graduate Programme (EPGP). Going forward, IIM Kozhikode plans to expand its academic portfolio from Kochi through new executive education offerings, specialised programmes, management development programmes, international collaborations and digitally enabled learning initiatives.

Published on July 19, 2026