MBA Colleges in Kerala

small urban campus (campus area not publicly confirmed)

AICTE approval (PGDM)

Summary: XIME Kochi is the Kochi campus of Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, offering a two-year PGDM aimed at early-career managers. Located in Kochi, Kerala, X

latest-public range INR 6-9 lakhs for two-year PGDM (official 2026-27 fees TBA)

latest-public average package range INR 6-8 LPA (2025-2026 placements reported range)

INR 10-14 LPA

INR 5.5-7 LPA

CAT (considered for shortlisting)CMAT (accepted by many Kerala B-schools; confirm with XIME Kochi official 2026 notice)GMAT (for foreign/NRI candidates)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) · HDFC Bank · ICICI Bank · Cognizant · Byju's

XIME Kochi

Tier 3 Autonomous Est. 2001

Quick Summary: XIME Kochi, established in 2001, is an autonomous, non-IIM B‑school located in Kochi, Kerala. Recognized for its NBA accreditation and NAAC A+ rating (2021), it offe

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infogain · HCL · Wipro · Aditya Birla Group

₹14.5-16.5 Lakh total program fee for 2026-27

₹9.0-12.0 LPA

₹25-28 LPA

₹9.5-11.5 LPA

Total Fees₹15.5LFull Program

Rank #4

Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, Kochi

Tier 2 Private Est. 2010

AICTE approvalNAAC accreditation (verify latest grade TBA)

not publicly confirmed; city campus in Kochi

Summary: Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, Kochi is a private, non-IIM Tier 2 management school established in 2010 in Kochi, Kerala. The institute offers 2-year

latest-public fee range INR 6-10 lakh (PGDM total programme fee) or official TBA

official latest-public average package TBA; expected INR 6-9 LPA range

INR 12-18 LPA

INR 5-7 LPA

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Deloitte · Aditya Birla Group · KPMG · Reliance

Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, Kochi

Tier 2 Private Est. 2015

AICTE approvedNAAC accredited (grade TBA)

Summary: Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, Kochi is a private, non-IIM management school in Kochi, Kerala, established in 2015. It offers 2-year PGDM/MBA-style p

official TBA; expected latest-public range INR 6-10 lakh total

latest-public range INR 7-10 LPA (2025-2026 report expected range)

INR 12-18 LPA

INR 7-9 LPA

CATCMATXAT (if applicable) - official TBAGMAT (for lateral/foreign applicants)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Amazon · KPMG · Deloitte · HCL

Aditya Institute of Management Studies and Research

AICTE approval (verify official TBA)NAAC accreditation (verify official TBA)

Summary: Aditya Institute of Management Studies and Research is a private management college located in Kochi, Kerala, offering 2-year full-time MBA and PGDM programmes and possibl

official TBA; expected total fee range INR 4-8 lakh for full program

official TBA; latest-public average package expected INR 4-7 LPA range

INR 8-12 LPA

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CAT (verify official TBA)KMAT (Kerala Management Admission Test) (verify official TBA)CMAT (verify official TBA)MAT (verify official TBA)GMAT (accepted for select candidates - verify official TBA)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · Wipro · HDFC Bank · ICICI Bank

Ahalia School of Management

Tier 3 Private Est. 2009

AICTE approval (for PGDM programmes)Affiliated to University of Calicut (MBA programmes)

around 25 acres (Ahalia campus multi-institute complex)

Summary: Ahalia School of Management is a private management college in Palakkad, Kerala, established in 2009. The school runs both an affiliated MBA (University of Calicut) and an

official TBA; expected INR 4-6 lakh total range for flagship PGDM/MBA

official TBA; latest-public average package range around INR 4-6 LPA (expected)

INR 6-10 LPA

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KMAT/KMAT Kerala (state-level) - expected for some seatsCAT - accepted for select management applicantsCMAT - may be accepted; official TBAGMAT - accepted for certain executive admissions

Top Recruiters: TCS · Infosys · HDFC Bank · Federal Bank · Axis Bank

Al-Ameen Institute of Management and Studies

Aluva, Kerala

Summary: Al-Ameen Institute of Management and Studies (AIMS), established in 2004 in Aluva, Kerala, offers a full-time MBA/PGDM program designed to equip students with essential ma

INR 8.5 - 10.5 Lakhs (Approx. for 2 years)

INR 4.5 - 6 LPA (Approx. latest published)

INR 8 - 10 LPA

INR 4 - 5 LPA

Top Recruiters: Federal Bank · Muthoot Finance · HDFC Bank · ICICI Bank · Reliance Retail

Total Fees₹9.5LFull Program

Rank #9

Al-Ameen Institute of Management Studies

Aluva, Kerala

AICTE approval (if applicable)NAAC accredited (grade TBA)

CMATKMATCAT (conditional)GMAT (for lateral/admissions where accepted)

Summary: Al-Ameen Institute of Management Studies in Aluva, Kerala is a private Tier 3 management college offering 2-year PGDM and MBA programmes plus part-time Executive MBA optio

official TBA

official TBA

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Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · Wipro · HDFC Bank · ICICI Bank

Albertian Institute of Management

Tier 3 Private University Est. 2006

AICTE approval (check programme-specific status)NAAC accredited (verify current grade)

around 6 acres (college campus within Albertian group premises) - not publicly confirmed

Summary: Albertian Institute of Management (AIM), Kochi, is a private university management school established in 2006 offering primarily a 2-year full-time MBA with specialisation

official TBA; expected INR 6-9 lakh total range for 2-year MBA

official TBA; latest-public range INR 5-8 LPA (approximate)

INR 10-16 LPA

INR 5-7 LPA

CAT (check current-cycle acceptance)CMATKMAT / State-level tests (Kerala-specific tests) - verifyMAT / GMAT (may be considered for some intake) - verify

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · Cochin Shipyard · Federal Bank · Axis Bank

Albertian Institute of Management

Tier 3 Private Est. 2009

AICTE approvedNAAC accredited (grade to verify official TBA)

around 5 acres (campus shared with Albertian Institutions)

Summary: Albertian Institute of Management is a private management school in Kochi, Kerala, established in 2009. The institute offers 2-year full-time MBA/MMS and PGDM programmes a

official latest-public range INR 5-7 lakh total (PGDM/MBA two-year)

latest-public average package INR 4.5-6.5 LPA range (2025-26 reports expected)

INR 9-12 LPA

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CMATKMATCAT (limited acceptance may vary; official TBA)GMAT (for select executive admissions)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · HDFC Bank · ICICI Bank · KPMG (off-campus roles)

Total Fees₹6LFull Program

Rank #12

Albertian Institute of Management

Tier 3 Private Est. 2006

AICTE approval (management programmes)NAAC accredited (grade TBA)

around 3 acres (campus within Kochi city)

Summary: Albertian Institute of Management (AIM), Kochi is a private management institute established in 2006 that offers a 2-year MBA and related PGDM options. Located on a compac

official latest-public INR 6-8 lakh total range (MBA full program)

official latest-public INR 5-7 LPA range (2025-2026 placements)

INR 9-12 LPA

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KMATCAT (few colleges accept, verify official; official TBA)CMAT (verify)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · HDFC Bank · ICICI Bank · Cochin Shipyard (local recruiter) · KPMG (campus hiring)

Albertian Institute of Management – MBA

Tier 3 Private Est. 2008

AICTE approval (for PGDM programs)NAAC accredited (grade to be verified)

6 acres (college campus in Kochi, approximate/public description)

Summary: Albertian Institute of Management – MBA is a private management school in Kochi, Kerala, established in 2008. The institute offers two-year MBA and PGDM programmes plus an

official latest-public range INR 4.5-6.5 lakh total (PGDM/MBA 2-year)

latest-public range INR 5-8 LPA (2025-2026 placements, approximate)

INR 12-16 LPA

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CAT (verify specific acceptance for 2026-27; official TBA)CMATKMAT (state-level, if applicable)GMAT (for some executive/foreign applicants)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) · Infosys · HDFC Bank · Axis Bank · KPMG (local hires)

Albertian Institute of Management – MBA

Tier 3 Private Est. 2005

AICTE approvedNAAC accredited (expected cycle)

4 acres (college campus within Albertian City/Kochi campus cluster) - latest-public range

Summary: Albertian Institute of Management – MBA is a private management school in Kochi, Kerala, established in 2005. The institute offers a two-year MBA with core specialisations

official latest-public range INR 6-9 lakh total (expected for 2-year MBA)

official latest-public range INR 5-7 LPA (2025-2026 placements expected range)

INR 9-12 LPA

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CAT (state colleges and some private accept CAT) - official TBAKMATCMATGMAT (for some applicants)

Top Recruiters: TCS · Tech Mahindra · Amazon (campus roles) · Axis Bank · Federal Bank

Amal Jyothi College of Engineering MBA

Tier 4 Private University Est. 2001

AICTE approvalNAAC accreditation (grade TBA)NBA accreditation (program-wise TBA)

approx 25 acres

Summary: Amal Jyothi College of Engineering MBA is the postgraduate management arm of Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, located in Kottayam, Kerala. Established in 2001, the MBA

official TBA; expected INR 5-7 lakh total range for MBA

official TBA; latest-public range INR 4-6 LPA (approx)

INR 8-10 LPA

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KMAT (Kerala management tests) - state tests/CMAT consideredCMAT (accepted by several private colleges) - official TBACAT/GMAT (for select admissions or management quota) - official TBA

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Wipro · Infosys · Cognizant · Federal Bank

Amity University Kerala – Management

Tier 2 Private Est. 2018

NAAC A+ (Amity University overall - latest-public status)AICTE approval for management programmes (where applicable)

25 acres (university campus including other schools) - latest-public range

Summary: Amity University Kerala – Management in Kochi is a private, non-IIM university business school established in 2018 that offers a traditional two-year MBA, executive part-t

latest-public INR 6-9 lakh range for full programme (official fee TBA for 2026-27)

latest-public average package in the INR 5-8 LPA range (2025-2026 placements, official report TBA)

INR 9-12 LPA

INR 4.5-6 LPA

CAT (for select Amity admission pathways)CMATMATNMATGMAT (for lateral/foreign applicants)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) · Infosys · Wipro · ICICI Bank · HDFC Bank

Amrita School of Business

Tier 3 Private University Est. 1996

NAAC A+ (Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham accredited - verify current grade)AICTE approval for management programmes (where applicable)

urban campus within Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Kochi campus (approximate campus area not publicly confirmed)

Summary: Amrita School of Business (ASB), Kochi is the management school of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, established in 1996. It offers full-time and executive MBA programmes, accep

official latest-public range INR 6-8 lakh total (PGP/MBA 2-year) - official fee TBA for 2026

latest-public average package range INR 6-8 LPA (2025-2026) - official TBA

INR 12-16 LPA

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Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) · Infosys · Wipro · Cognizant · Amazon

Amrita School of Business Kochi

Tier 3 Deemed University Est. 1996

Quick Summary: Amrita School of Business Kochi, established in 1996, is a prominent B-school in Kerala offering a highly-regarded MBA program. Consistently ranked among India's top

INR 12.5 - 14.5 Lakhs

INR 8.5 - 9.5 LPA

INR 18 - 22 LPA

INR 7.5 - 8.5 LPA

Top Recruiters: Deloitte · Infosys · Wipro · TCS · HDFC Bank

Total Fees₹13.5LFull Program

Rank #19

Amrita School of Business, Kochi

Tier 1 Private Est. 1996

not publicly confirmed; city campus in Kochi (suburban)

NAAC A+

Summary: Amrita School of Business, Kochi is a private, NAAC A+ accredited management school established in 1996 in Kochi, Kerala. It offers a two-year MBA, Executive MBA (part-tim

official TBA; expected INR 14-18 lakh total range for 2-year MBA

latest-public INR 7-9 LPA range (2025-2026 placement report)

INR 18-22 LPA

INR 6-8 LPA

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · HDFC Bank · ICICI Bank · Amazon · Infosys

Amrita School of Business, Kochi

Tier 3 Private University Est. 1996

NAAC Grade A (Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham)

Summary: Amrita School of Business, Kochi is the management school of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham located in Kochi, Kerala, established in 1996. It offers a two-year MBA, an Executi

official latest-public range INR 8-10 lakh total for 2-year MBA (official TBA)

approximate latest-public INR 6-8 LPA range (official TBA)

INR 12-15 LPA

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CATCMATCAT/CMAT with institute-specific shortlisting (verify official notice)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) · Infosys · HCL Technologies · Amazon · Reliance Retail

Total Fees₹9LFull Program

Rank #21

Asian School of Business

AICTE approval (if PGDM) - verify official page

Summary: Asian School of Business is a private management school located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, offering PGDM, MBA and Executive MBA/PGDM part-time programmes. The school t

official latest-public range INR 6-9 lakh total (PGDM/MBA full programme) — official fee TBA for 2026-2027

latest-public average package range INR 5-7 LPA (2025-2026) — official report TBA

INR 10-12 LPA

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CAT (verify for MBA intake)CMATMATXAT (verify)GMAT (for select candidates)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · Wipro · KPMG · HDFC Bank

Bharata Mata College Department of Management

Not publicly confirmed

Summary: Bharata Mata College Department of Management, established in 1995 in Kochi, Kerala, is a private institution offering AICTE-approved MBA and PGDM programs. It is known fo

INR 3.5 - 5.5 Lakhs (Approx. Total Fees)

INR 5.5 - 7.5 Lakhs (Approx. Latest Average)

INR 10 - 12 Lakhs

INR 5 - 6 Lakhs

Top Recruiters: Federal Bank · HDFC Bank · ICICI Bank · Axis Bank · KPMG

Total Fees₹4.5LFull Program

Rank #23

Bharata Mata Institute of Management

Thrikkakara, Kerala

Tier 3 Private Est. 2011

180+ Students

Summary: Bharata Mata Institute of Management (BMIM) in Thrikkakara, Kerala, established in 2011, offers a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) program. This private institut

₹7.5 L

INR 5.5 - 6.5 Lakhs (Latest Public)

INR 10-12 Lakhs

INR 5.0 Lakhs

Top Recruiters: Federal Bank · HDFC Bank · ICICI Bank · Muthoot Finance · South Indian Bank

Rank #24

Bishop Jerome Institute

Tier 3 Private Est. 2010

AICTE approved programmesNAAC accredited (grade TBA)

around 15 acres (college reports)

Summary: Bishop Jerome Institute in Kochi, Kerala, is a private management college established in 2010 offering MBA and related postgraduate management programmes. The institute ru

official TBA; expected INR 6-9 lakh range for full MBA/PGDM programme

official TBA; latest-public average package range INR 5-7 LPA (approx.)

INR 8-12 LPA

INR 4.5-6 LPA

CAT (verify for 2026-27)KMAT / CMAT (verify applicability)KMAT KeralaManagement entrance tests accepted as per college admission notice

Top Recruiters: TCS (IT & BFSI roles) · Infosys (IT hiring) · HDFC Bank (Sales & Credit) · ICICI Bank · Cochin-based SMEs and manufacturing firms

C.S.I. Institute of Technology

Tier 3 Private Est. 1996

AICTE approvedAffiliated to Kerala Technological University (KTU) - verify

10 acres (approx.)

Summary: C.S.I. Institute of Technology is a private management college in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, established in 1996. It offers a two-year MBA (AICTE approved) with core spec

official TBA; latest-public INR 4-7 lakh range for full programme

official TBA; latest-public INR 4-6 LPA range

INR 7-12 LPA

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KMATCAT (for state-level shortlist consideration)CMATMAT

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · Wipro · Axis Bank · HDFC Bank

Calicut University MBA

Tier 3 University Est. 1965

NAAC A gradeNBA accreditation for management?AICTE approved?

800+ Students

Approx. 120 acres

Quick Summary: Calicut University MBA is a government-backed, university-run management program based in Kozhikode, Kerala. Established in 1965, it occupies a campus of about 120 a

Top Recruiters: TCS · Infosys · Wipro · HCL · IBM

INR 60,000-2,40,000 per year

INR 4.5-5.5 LPA

INR 9-12 LPA

INR 5.0-6.0 LPA

Total Fees₹2.4LFull Program

Rank #27

Canara Engineering College Management

Mangaluru, Kerala

AICTE approval (expected)NAAC accredited (grade TBA)

Summary: Canara Engineering College Management in Mangaluru, Kerala is a private, non-IIM Tier 3 institution offering MBA and PGDM programmes with specialisations in Finance, Marke

official TBA; latest-public range expected INR 3-6 lakh total for two-year MBA/PGDM

official TBA; latest-public average placement range expected INR 4-7 LPA (2025-2026 placements)

INR 7-12 LPA

INR 4-6 LPA

CMAT (expected)MAT (expected)KMAT/State entrance (expected)GMAT (for select programs - expected)CAT official cutoff TBA

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Wipro · Infosys · Amazon (regional roles) · Capgemini

Chinmaya University – Management Studies

NAAC (expected/verify)

Summary: Chinmaya University – Management Studies is a private management school in Kochi, Kerala, offering two-year MBA programmes and executive/PGDM options (official availabilit

official TBA; expected latest-public range INR 4-8 lakh total for two-year MBA

official TBA; expected latest-public range INR 4-8 LPA (2025-2026 cycle)

INR 8-12 LPA

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CAT (verify)CMAT (common for Kerala private colleges)KMAT (Kerala state)GMAT (for select executive admissions)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · Wipro · Axis Bank · Federal Bank

Chinmaya University School of Business

Ernakulam, Kerala

Tier 3 Non-IIM Government Est. 2005

Summary: Chinmaya University School of Business, established in 2005 in Ernakulam, Kerala, offers a comprehensive MBA program. It focuses on practical management education, prepari

₹6.5 L

INR 6.5 - 7.5 Lakhs (Latest Public Estimate)

Top Recruiters: Federal Bank · HDFC Bank · Muthoot Finance · Maruti Suzuki · Reliance Retail

INR 12.0 - 14.0 Lakhs

INR 6.0 - 7.0 Lakhs

Total Fees₹6.5LFull Program

Rank #30

Cochin Business School

CAT (if applicable)CMATMATXAT (if applicable)GMAT (for lateral/foreign applicants)

Summary: Cochin Business School is a private management institute located in Kochi, Kerala, offering 2-year PGDM and 1-year executive PGP/PGPM options with specialisations in Finan

official TBA

official TBA

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Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · Wipro · HDFC Bank · ICICI Bank

Cochin University MBA (SOM)

Tier 3 University Est. 1967

Mid-size, approx 120 acres

NAAC A Grade

420+ Students

Quick Summary: Cochin University MBA (SOM) is a mid-size management school located in Kochi, Kerala, offering a range of MBA specializations with a strong emphasis on practical exp

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · Wipro · HDFC Bank · ICICI Bank

₹60,000-₹1,20,000 per year

₹6-8 LPA

₹12-14 LPA

₹6-7 LPA

Total Fees₹0.6LFull Program

Tier 3 Non-IIM Government Est. 1971

Rank #32

Cochin University of Science and Technology – Management Studies

Cochin, Kerala

NAAC (University accredited; grade varies - verify official brochure)

approx. 150 acres (university campus across Kochi areas)

Summary: Cochin University of Science and Technology – Management Studies is the management arm of a state public university in Cochin, Kerala, established in 1971. The school offe

official TBA; expected INR 3-5 lakh range (total programme fee, latest-public range)

official TBA; latest-public average placement range INR 5-8 LPA (2025-2026 reported/expected range)

INR 9-14 LPA

INR 4.5-6 LPA

CATCMATKMAT (Kerala Management Aptitude Test) where applicableGMAT (for some international/NRI seats)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Federal Bank · HDFC Bank · Axis Bank · Deloitte (campus hiring for internships)

Cochin University School of Management Studies

Tier 3 Non-IIM Government Est. 1975

NAAC accredited (Cochin University of Science & Technology affiliation)

University campus ~130 acres (Cochin University of Science & Technology campus)

Summary: Cochin University School of Management Studies is the management school of Cochin University of Science & Technology (Cochin University) in Kochi, Kerala, established in 1

official fees TBA; expected INR 2-4 lakh total for full-time MBA (latest-public range)

official TBA; latest-public average package expected INR 4-6 LPA range

INR 8-12 LPA

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KMAT / CAT / CMAT (state/NTA exam acceptance varies; official acceptance TBA)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · Kerala State Financial Enterprises · Federal Bank · Cochin Shipyard

College of Engineering Trivandrum Department of Management

NAAC Grade expected/official TBA

Summary: College of Engineering Trivandrum Department of Management is the management wing located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, offering 2-year MBA and PGDM programmes and an exp

official TBA; expected INR 3-6 lakh total range for MBA/PGDM

official TBA; latest-public average package expected INR 4-7 LPA range

INR 8-12 LPA

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CAT (verify official acceptance)CMATKMAT/MAT (state/private college tests) - verify with institute

Top Recruiters: Microsoft (campus drives in Kerala region) - verify participation · Tata Consultancy Services · Cognizant · Infosys · Kerala State Government departments (internships & hires)

College of Engineering Trivandrum Management

Summary: College of Engineering Trivandrum Management is a private, non-IIM management school located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala offering MBA, PGDM and Executive MBA programs. A

official TBA; expected total fee INR 6-9 lakh range for full programme

official TBA; latest-public average package expected INR 4-7 LPA range

INR 8-14 LPA

INR 4-6 LPA

CAT (conditional)CMATKMATGMAT (for select seats)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · Wipro · KPMG · HDFC Bank

CUSAT

Tier 3 Government University Est. 1971

NAAC A++AICTE Approved

300+ Students

180 Acres

Quick Summary: Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), located in Kochi, Kerala, is a well-regarded Government University established in 1971. Known for its strong aca

₹2.2 L

₹6.5 L

INR 14 LPA

INR 6 LPA

Top Recruiters: Federal Bank · South Indian Bank · TCS · Wipro · Deloitte

Total Fees₹2.2LFull Program

Rank #37

DC School of Management and Technology

Vagamon, Kerala

AICTE approved (if applicable) - official TBANAAC accreditation - official TBA

CAT (if accepted) - official TBACMAT - official TBAMAT - official TBAGMAT - considered for some programmes - official TBA

Summary: DC School of Management and Technology is a private management school located in Vagamon, Kerala, offering 2-year MBA and PGDM programmes plus a 1-year Executive MBA/PGPM.

official TBA

official TBA

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Top Recruiters: TBA - recruiters vary by year · TBA - recruitment partners to be confirmed · TBA - corporate tie-ups official TBA

DCSMAT Business School

Tier 3 Private Est. 2010

Summary: DCSMAT Business School, established in 2010 in Kochi, Kerala, offers a comprehensive PGDM program designed to prepare future business leaders. The institution focuses on p

₹10.2 L

Top Recruiters: Federal Bank · South Indian Bank · HDFC Bank · Nestle · ITC

INR 7.5 - 8.5 Lakhs (latest published)

INR 15 Lakhs

INR 7.0 Lakhs

Total Fees₹10.2LFull Program

Rank #39

DCSMAT Vagamon

Vagamon, Kerala

Tier 3 Private Est. 2005

AICTE approvedAffiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University (program-dependent)

approximately 25 acres (campus information public range)

Summary: DCSMAT Vagamon is a private management institute in Vagamon, Kerala, established in 2005. The campus sits on approximately 25 acres and runs AICTE-approved management prog

official fee range TBA; expected INR 4-8 lakh total

latest-public range expected INR 4-7 LPA

INR 8-12 LPA

INR 4-6 LPA

CATCMATKMATMATGMAT (for NRI/foreign applicants)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · Reliance Retail · HDFC Bank · ICICI Bank

Department of Business Administration, University of Kerala

Tier 3 Non-IIM Government Est. 1961

NAAC - University accredited (grade varies by cycle)

University of Kerala main campus: approximately 100+ acres (main campus combined); department housed in Thiruvananthapuram campus

Summary: The Department of Business Administration, University of Kerala is the university-run management department located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Established in 1961, it

official TBA; expected total fees INR 2-4 lakh range for full program

official TBA; latest-public average salary range INR 4-7 LPA (approx.)

INR 8-12 LPA

INR 4-6 LPA

KMAT (Kerala Management Aptitude Test) - accepted by many Kerala colleges; Department official admission test/criteria TBACAT - may be considered for some university programmes; official admission notice TBACMAT - accepted by many state colleges; official use TBA

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · Federal Bank · South Indian Bank · ICICI Bank

Department of Management Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology

Tier 2 Government Est. 1978

NAAC (University accreditation)

About 150 acres (main CUSAT campus)

Summary: The Department of Management Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology (DMS CUSAT) is the management arm of CUSAT in Kochi, Kerala, established in 1978. It offe

latest-public INR 2.5-3.5 lakh range (total program) - official fee TBA for 2026 cohort

latest-public INR 5-7 LPA range (2025-2026 report)

INR 10-12 LPA

INR 5-6 LPA

CAT (preferred for some admissions)KMAT (state-level where applicable)CMAT (considered by some affiliated seats)GMAT (for select candidates/foreign/NRI)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) · Infosys · HDFC Bank · State Bank of India (SBI) · Federal Bank

Department of Management Studies, IIT Palakkad

Tier 4 Government Est. 2015

AICTE approval (management programmes)University Grants Commission recognition via IIT Palakkad

campus developing; main campus land announced, current transit campus facilities

Summary: Department of Management Studies, IIT Palakkad offers a contemporary MBA program launched after the department's 2015 establishment within IIT Palakkad. The department acc

official TBA / expected INR 6-9 lakh total range

official TBA / latest-public INR 6-9 LPA range (approx)

INR 12-18 LPA

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Top Recruiters: TCS · Infosys · Wipro · Cognizant · Accenture

Department of Management Studies, Kannur University

Tier 4 Government Est. 1996

NAAC (University-level accreditation)

66 acres (university campus overall)

Summary: Department of Management Studies, Kannur University is the university-run management department located in Kannur, Kerala, established in 1996. It offers a two-year MBA (a

official TBA; expected INR 2-4 lakh total range

official TBA; latest-public average range INR 4-7 LPA

INR 8-12 LPA

INR 4-6 LPA

KMATCAT (some state-level acceptance may vary)CMAT

Top Recruiters: TCS · Wipro · Reliance · Federal Bank · IBS Software

Department of Management Studies, Mahatma Gandhi University

Tier 3 Non-IIM Government Est. 1988

NAAC (Mahatma Gandhi University accredited)

not publicly confirmed; part of Mahatma Gandhi University main campus (Kottayam)

Summary: The Department of Management Studies, Mahatma Gandhi University is the university-run management department based in Kottayam, Kerala, established in 1988. It offers full-

official fee structure TBA; expected INR 2-4 lakh total range for full-time MBA

official 2025-2026 placement report TBA; latest-public average range INR 4-6 LPA (approximate)

INR 8-12 LPA

INR 3.5-5 LPA

CATKMATCMATState / University entrance (as applicable)

Top Recruiters: TATA Consultancy Services · Reliance Retail · ICICI Bank · Axis Bank · Infosys

Department of Management Studies, Mahatma Gandhi University

Tier 3 Government Est. 1996

NAAC accredited (university-level)

approx. 200 acres (Mahatma Gandhi University campus overall)

Summary: The Department of Management Studies, Mahatma Gandhi University (DMS Kottayam MBA) is the university’s postgraduate management department established in 1996 in Kottayam,

official TBA; expected total INR 3-5 lakh range for two-year MBA

official TBA; latest-public average INR 4-6 LPA range (2025-2026 reports expected)

INR 8-12 LPA

INR 3.5-5 LPA

Top Recruiters: Federal Bank · ICICI Bank · Axis Bank · Kotak Mahindra Bank · Tata Consultancy Services

Department of Management Studies, NIT Calicut

Tier 3 Government Est. 1996

AICTE approval (management programmes)

not publicly confirmed (NIT Calicut main campus ~300 acres)

Summary: The Department of Management Studies, NIT Calicut (DMS Kozhikode MBA) is the management wing of the National Institute of Technology Calicut, established in 1996. It offer

official TBA; latest-public range INR 6-8 lakh total for two-year MBA (approx)

latest-public range INR 6-9 LPA (approx) for 2025-2026

INR 12-16 LPA

INR 5-7 LPA

Top Recruiters: TCS · Wipro · HCL · Infosys · ICICI Bank

Department of Management Studies, University of Calicut

Malappuram, Kerala

Tier 3 Government Est. 1983

NAAC Grade: latest-public TBA

not publicly confirmed (University of Calicut main campus spanning over 400 acres across Malappuram district)

Summary: The Department of Management Studies, University of Calicut (commonly referred to as DMS Malappuram) is the government-run management school of University of Calicut, esta

official TBA; expected INR 1.2-2.5 lakh total programme range

official TBA; latest-public average range INR 4-6 LPA

INR 7-9 LPA

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KMAT Kerala (primary state-level entrance)CAT (considered for some seats - verify official notice)CMAT (may be accepted for management admissions - verify official notice)

Top Recruiters: Tata Group (local subsidiaries) · ITC Ltd · Federal Bank · South Indian Bank · Asian Paints

Department of Management Studies, University of Kerala

Tier 2 Government Est. 1969

NAAC 'A' grade (University of Kerala overall accreditation)

approximately 87 acres (University of Kerala main campus size)

Summary: Department of Management Studies, University of Kerala in Thiruvananthapuram is the university-run management school offering a 2-year MBA, MPhil, PhD and periodic part-ti

official TBA; expected INR 1.2-1.8 lakh per year (latest-public range)

official TBA; expected INR 5-7 LPA range (latest-public range)

INR 10-12 LPA

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KMAT (for Kerala state quota applicants as applicable)CAT (considered for some admissions historically)CMAT (accepted by several Kerala universities; check official notice)State CET/University entrance / GD-PI

Top Recruiters: Federal Bank · South Indian Bank · State Bank of India · Kerala State Financial Enterprises (KSFE) · Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

Farook Institute of Management Studies

NAAC accredited (check latest grade TBA)AICTE approval (if PGDM offered - official TBA)

Summary: Farook Institute of Management Studies is a private management school in Kochi, Kerala, established in 2002. The college offers a 2-year MBA as its core programme, with ex

official TBA; expected INR 5-8 lakh total range

official TBA; latest-public average package expected INR 4-6 LPA range

INR 8-12 LPA

INR 4-5 LPA

KMAT (state-level; check latest)CAT (if accepted for some seats - official TBA)CMAT (may be accepted by some private colleges in Kerala; official TBA)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · Reliance Retail · Bank of Baroda · Federal Bank

Federal Institute of Science and Technology – Management

NAAC accredited (check latest grade)AICTE approved for management programmes

25 acres (main FISAT campus)

Summary: Federal Institute of Science and Technology – Management in Kochi, Kerala is a private, non-IIM management school established in 2002 offering a 2-year full-time MBA and r

official TBA; latest-public INR 5-9 lakh range for full programme

official TBA; latest-public INR 4-6 LPA range

INR 8-12 LPA

INR 3.5-5 LPA

CAT (check official notice for weightage)CMATKMAT (Kerala Management Aptitude Test)GMAT (for NRI/foreign candidates)

Top Recruiters: TCS · Wipro · Cognizant · Infosys · KPMG (regional hires)

Federal Institute of Science and Technology Business School

Angamaly, Kerala

approximately 52 acres (main FISAT campus)

AICTE approval (PGDM)

Summary: Federal Institute of Science and Technology Business School in Angamaly, Kerala is a private management school established in 2002 offering a two-year PGDM, a one-year Exe

official latest-public range INR 5-7 lakh total for two-year PGDM (official TBA)

official latest-public average INR 5-7 LPA range (2025-2026 placement report TBA)

INR 8-12 LPA

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CAT (verify official shortlisting), CMAT, KMAT, MAT, XAT (verify)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · KPMG · Cognizant · ITC · Nestle India

Federal Institute of Science and Technology MBA Kochi

Tier 3 Autonomous Est. 1987

AICTENBANAAC A+ 3.58 CGPA

420+ Students

12 acres

Quick Summary: Federal Institute of Science and Technology MBA Kochi is an autonomous, non-IIM business school in Kochi, Kerala, established in 1987. With a 12-acre campus and a st

Top Recruiters: TCS · Infosys · Accenture · IBM · Aditya Birla Group

INR 4.5-6.0 LPA (per year)

₹6.2 L

₹18.5 LPA

₹5.8 LPA

Total Fees₹5.5LFull Program

Rank #53

FISAT Business School

Tier 1 Private Est. 2002

AICTE approvalNBA accreditation (program level) - TBANAAC 'A' grade - TBA

240+ Students

25 acres (main FISAT campus at Angamaly, Kochi)

Summary: FISAT Business School is the management arm of Federal Institute of Science And Technology, located in Angamaly, Kochi, Kerala. Established in 2002, the school runs a 2-ye

official latest-public total fees INR 9-11 lakh range (PGDM 2-year)

official latest-public average package INR 6-9 LPA range (2025-26)

INR 12-18 LPA

INR 5.5-7 LPA

CATKMATCMATGMAT (for NRI/foreign applicants)

Top Recruiters: Axis Bank · KPMG India · Deloitte India · Tata Consultancy Services · HDFC Bank

Total Fees₹10LFull Program

Rank #54

GKM Cooperative College Management

CAT (subject to institute policy)CMATKMATGMAT (for international/NRI applicants)

Summary: GKM Cooperative College Management in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala is a private, non-IIM management institute offering MBA, PGDM and a 1-year Executive MBA aimed at working

official TBA

official TBA

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Top Recruiters: TBA - local recruiters typically include banks, FMCG distributors, retail chains

GKM Cooperative College of Management and Technology

AICTE approval expected/required (official TBA)NAAC grade expected/official TBA

Summary: GKM Cooperative College of Management and Technology is a private management college in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, offering two-year MBA and PGDM programmes and an expect

official TBA; expected latest-public INR 3-6 lakh total range for two-year MBA/PGDM

official TBA; latest-public INR 3-6 LPA range (approx.)

INR 6-9 LPA

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CAT (verify official acceptance)CMAT (verify official acceptance)KMAT/State entrance (verify official acceptance)GMAT (for select candidates)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · HDFC Bank · ICICI Bank · KPMG

Govinda Pai Memorial Government College Management

Manjeshwar, Kerala

Tier 3 Non-IIM Government0

NAAC grade TBA

CAT (verify official list TBA)KMAT/CMAT (expected; official list TBA)

Summary: Govinda Pai Memorial Government College Management in Manjeshwar, Kerala is a state-run, non-IIM government management programme option serving local and regional students

official TBA

official TBA

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Top Recruiters: Local banks · FMCG distributors · Regional consultancies · Public sector units in Kerala

IIT Palakkad (MBA)

Tier 1 Government Est. 2020

AICTE approvedNAAC accreditation pending

540+ Students

120 hectares

Quick Summary: IIT Palakkad (MBA) is a government-backed, Tier 1 management program located in Palakkad, Kerala. Established in 2020, it combines the IIT Palakkad campus spirit wit

Top Recruiters: TCS · Infosys · HCL · Accenture · IBM

₹22-28 Lakh total for the 2-year program

₹22 L

₹40 LPA

₹20-22 LPA

Total Fees₹22LFull Program

Rank #58

Ilahia College Management

Tier 3 Private Est. 2000

NAAC (grade to be verified)AICTE approval for management programmes (if applicable)

around 15 acres (college campus complex)

Summary: Ilahia College Management is a private management college in Muvattupuzha, Kerala, established in 2000. The school offers a 2-year MBA and may run a PGDM and Executive MBA

official TBA; expected INR 3-5 lakh total range

official TBA; latest-public INR 4-7 LPA range

INR 8-12 LPA

INR 4-6 LPA

KMAT / State-level entrance (Kerala) - expectedCAT/CMAT/GMAT - official TBA

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · HDFC Bank · Axis Bank · Infosys · Godrej (regional hires)

Ilahia College of Arts and Science Management

Tier 3 Private Est. 2003

Top Recruiters: Muthoot Finance · Federal Bank · ICICI Bank · HDFC Bank · BlueDart

Summary: Ilahia College of Arts and Science Management, established in 2003 in Muvattupuzha, Kerala, is a private institution offering a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)

₹6.5 L

₹4.5 L

INR 8.0 Lakhs

INR 4.0 Lakhs

Total Fees₹6.5LFull Program

Rank #60

Institute of Management in Kerala

CAT (if applicable)CMATKMAT (Kerala state tests if applicable)GMAT (for international applicants)

Summary: Institute of Management in Kerala is a private management institute located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala offering postgraduate management programmes such as a 2-year PGDM

official TBA

official TBA

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Institute of Management in Kerala

AICTE approval (if applicable) - official TBANAAC accreditation - official TBA

Summary: Institute of Management in Kerala is a private management school located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, offering 2-year PGDM/MBA programmes, a 1-year Executive MBA option

official TBA (expected INR 6-10 lakh total for PGDM/MBA)

official TBA (expected latest-public INR 5-8 LPA range)

INR 12-18 LPA

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CAT (subject to institute policy) - official TBAMATCMATXAT (subject to institute policy) - official TBAGMAT (for select programmes)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · Wipro · Cognizant · HDFC Bank

Institute of Management in Kerala, University of Kerala

UGC recognised (University of Kerala department)NAAC accreditation for University of Kerala (check latest grade)

part of University of Kerala campus, estimated 50+ acres (main university campus)

Summary: Institute of Management in Kerala, University of Kerala is the management department of the University of Kerala located in Thiruvananthapuram, established in 1996. The in

official TBA (expected INR 2.5-4.0 lakh total range)

latest-public range INR 5-7 LPA (official TBA)

INR 10-14 LPA

INR 5-6 LPA

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) · Infosys · KPMG · HDFC Bank · ICICI Bank

Institute of Management in Kerala, University of Kerala

Tier 3 Non-IIM Government Est. 1988

UGC recognizedNAAC accreditation - grade TBA

part of University of Kerala campus in Thiruvananthapuram (compact urban campus)

Summary: Institute of Management in Kerala, University of Kerala is a government-run management school established in 1988 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It focuses on a 2-year MBA

latest-public INR 4-6 lakh range (total programme fees) - official 2026-27 fee structure TBA

official TBA - latest-public average placement range INR 6-8 LPA (2025-2026 placements)

INR 10-14 LPA

INR 5-6 LPA

CAT (preferred)CMAT (accepted by some Kerala state seats)KMAT (Kerala state management test - accepted for state quota)GMAT (for foreign/NRI candidates, official TBA)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) · KPMG · Hindustan Unilever (HUL) · Axis Bank · ICICI Bank

Jai Bharath Arts and Science College Department of Management

Perumbavoor, Kerala

NAAC (state-level accreditation may apply) - official TBAAICTE approval for PGDM (if offered) - official TBA

Summary: Jai Bharath Arts and Science College Department of Management is a private, tier-3 management faculty located in Perumbavoor, Kerala, offering 2-year MBA and PGDM programm

official TBA; expected latest-public range INR 2.5-4.5 lakh total (PGDM/MBA)

official TBA; latest-public range INR 3-6 LPA (approx.)

INR 6-10 LPA

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CAT (expected acceptance for MBA applicants - official TBA)KMAT / CMAT / MAT (state/management test acceptance varies) - official TBAGMAT (for NRI/foreign applicants - official TBA)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services (campus hiring presence in region - expected) · State Bank of India (internships/placements in banking roles - expected) · Hindustan Unilever (marketing internships - expected) · ICICI Bank (banking/finance roles - expected) · Infosys (entry-level roles - expected)

Jai Bharath Arts and Science College Management

Perumbavoor, Kerala

CAT (expected)CMAT (expected)KMAT/State tests (expected)GMAT (for foreign/NRI applicants)

Summary: Jai Bharath Arts and Science College Management in Perumbavoor, Kerala is a private, Tier 3 institution offering management programs including a 2-year MBA, a 2-year PGDM

official TBA

official TBA

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Top Recruiters: TBA - local recruiters such as regional banks, FMCG distributors, and logistics companies

Jawaharlal College of Engineering and Technology Management

Summary: Jawaharlal College of Engineering and Technology Management in Palakkad, Kerala is a private, non-IIM institution offering management programmes including a 2-year MBA, a

official fee structure TBA; expected INR 4-8 lakh total for MBA/PGDM programme

official placement average TBA; expected INR 4-7 LPA range (latest-public estimate)

INR 8-14 LPA

INR 4-6 LPA

CAT (verify official acceptance with college)CMAT (verify official acceptance with college)KMAT/State exams (verify official acceptance with college)GMAT (for international/NRI applicants - verify)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · Wipro · ICICI Bank · Axis Bank

Kannur University – Management Studies

NAAC 'A' grade (Kannur University accredited; confirm programme-level accreditation TBA)

61 acres (Kannur University main campus overall)

Summary: Kannur University – Management Studies is the management faculty of Kannur University in Kannur, Kerala, established in 1996. The school offers a 2-year MBA and related ma

official TBA; expected total INR 2-4 lakh range for full programme

official TBA; latest-public average package expected INR 4-6 LPA range

INR 8-12 LPA

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KMAT (Kerala Management Aptitude Test) where applicableCAT (for some university-affiliated admissions) - official TBACMAT (accepted by some affiliated colleges) - official TBA

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) · Infosys · Hindustan Unilever · Federal Bank · Kotak Mahindra Bank

Kannur University Department of Management Studies

Summary: The Kannur University Department of Management Studies, established in 1996, offers a robust MBA/PGDM program in Kannur, Kerala. It is a government institution affiliated

INR 1.5 - 2 Lakhs (Total Program Fees)

INR 4.5 - 6 LPA (Approx. Latest Public)

INR 8 - 10 LPA

INR 4.5 - 5.5 LPA

Top Recruiters: Federal Bank · Muthoot Finance · Federal Bank Limited · HDFC Bank · ICICI Bank

Total Fees₹2LFull Program

Rank #38

Kannur University MBA

Tier 3 University Est. 2000

Quick Summary: Kannur University MBA is a public (university) management program based in Kannur, Kerala. Established in 2000, the program operates under the Kannur University umbr

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Wipro · Infosys · HCL · IBM

₹36,000-₹72,000 per year

₹3.2 L

INR 6.5 LPA

INR 3.0 LPA

Total Fees₹0.9LFull Program

Rank #70

Kannur University, School of Management Studies

NAAC A (Kannur University overall accreditation)

66 acres (Kannur University campus overall)

Summary: Kannur University, School of Management Studies offers a full-time MBA on the Kannur University campus in Kerala. Established in 1996 and governed by Kannur University, th

official TBA; expected total fee INR 2-4 lakh range for full-time MBA

official TBA; latest-public average salary range INR 3-6 LPA

INR 6-10 LPA

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CMATKMATState-level entrance testsUniversity entrance test

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · ICICI Bank · HDFC Bank · Federal Bank · KPMG (campus roles occasionally)

Kerala Institute of Local Administration – Management Studies

AICTE approved (verify official listing)

Summary: Kerala Institute of Local Administration – Management Studies is a private management school located in Kochi, Kerala, offering MBA, PGDM and a 1-year Executive MBA/PGPM.

official TBA; expected INR 6-10 lakh total range for MBA/PGDM

official TBA; expected INR 5-8 LPA range (latest-public range)

INR 8-12 LPA

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CAT (verify official admission notice)CMATKMAT (state/local, verify official notice)GMAT (for select candidates/foreign/NRI)

Top Recruiters: Federal Bank · Axis Bank · ICICI Bank · Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys

Kerala University Department of Management

Tier 3 Non-IIM Government Est. 1963

NAAC (University-level accreditation)

not publicly confirmed (city campus in Palayam area, Thiruvananthapuram)

Summary: Kerala University Department of Management in Thiruvananthapuram is the management wing of the University of Kerala, established in 1963. It offers a full-time MBA (2-year

official TBA; expected INR 3-6 lakh total for 2-year MBA range

latest-public range INR 5-8 LPA (approximate)

INR 9-14 LPA

INR 5-6 LPA

KMAT (Kerala state MBA test, when applicable)CATCMATKMAT/State entrance and university entrance scores (varies by year)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · HDFC Bank · ICICI Bank · Federal Bank · KPMG (campus hiring for internships)

Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies – Management

Tier 3 Non-IIM Government Est. 2010

NAAC (grade reported earlier - verify current grade)

around 20 acres (main campus at Panangad, Kochi) — latest-public description

Summary: Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies – Management offers a focused management portfolio in Kochi, Kerala, with an emphasis on fisheries, aquaculture-linked bus

official TBA; expected total INR 4-6 lakh range for full programme

official TBA; latest-public range INR 5-7 LPA typical for similar state university programmes

INR 8-14 LPA

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CAT (state university common admission - official TBA)KMAT / CMAT (state-level exams) - official TBAGMAT (for foreign/NRI applicants) - official TBA

Top Recruiters: Kerala State Fisheries Department · Local MSMEs · Banking & Financial Services recruiters (regional branches) · Logistics and Supply Chain firms operating in Kerala ports · Agri-input & Aquaculture firms

Kristu Jyoti College Management

Changanassery, Kerala

NAAC A/Band expected TBAAICTE approval expected TBA

CAT (verify specific acceptance with college)CMATKMAT (state-level/expected)GMAT (for select candidates)

Summary: Kristu Jyoti College Management in Changanassery, Kerala is a private, non-IIM management school offering a mix of 2-year MBA and PGDM programmes plus one-year Executive o

official TBA

official TBA

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Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · HDFC Bank · Kotak Mahindra Bank · Axis Bank

Kristu Jyoti College of Management

Changanassery, Kerala

Tier 3 Private Est. 1991

Kristu Jyoti College of Management: PGDM Admission 2026, Fees, Placements & Ranking Kristu Jyoti College of Management: PGDM Admission 2026, Fees, Placements & Ranking Summary: Kr

₹6.2 L

INR 5.5 - 6.5 LPA (Expected 2025-26)

INR 8 - 10 LPA

INR 5.0 - 6.0 LPA

CATCMATKerala Management Aptitude Test (KMAT)

Top Recruiters: Federal Bank · South Indian Bank · HDFC Bank · Muthoot Finance · Infosys

Total Fees₹6.2LFull Program

Rank #76

Kumaraguru School of Business

Coimbatore, Kerala

Tier 3 Private Est. 2011

AICTE approval (management programmes)NAAC accreditation - latest-public status TBA

12 acres (campus shared with Kumaraguru institutions) - latest-public range

Summary: Kumaraguru School of Business is a private management school established in 2011 in Coimbatore, Kerala that offers AICTE-approved PGDM and affiliated MBA options. The scho

official TBA; expected INR 6-9 lakh total for two-year PGDM (latest-public range)

official TBA; latest-public average package range INR 4.5-6.5 LPA

INR 8-12 LPA

INR 4-5 LPA

CAT (considered by some private colleges in Coimbatore) - official cutoff TBAMATCMATXAT (if accepted) official TBAGMAT (for select admissions / foreign/NRI) - official TBA

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Wipro · Infosys · HCL · Amazon (regional roles)

Lead College of Management

CAT (may be accepted by some programmes) - official cutoff TBACMAT - official cutoff TBAKMAT/State entrance (if applicable) - official TBAGMAT (for some executive/foreign applicants) - official TBA

Summary: Lead College of Management is a private management institute located in Palakkad, Kerala offering 2-year MBA and PGDM programmes and a 1-year Executive MBA. The college po

official TBA

official TBA

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Top Recruiters: TBA - latest-public recruiter list not verified

Mahatma Gandhi University – School of Management

Tier 3 Non-IIM Government Est. 1983

NAAC (University-level accreditation)

around 120 acres (MG University main campus)

Summary: Mahatma Gandhi University – School of Management in Kochi, Kerala, is the management faculty of Mahatma Gandhi University (established 1983) offering a 2-year MBA and exec

official TBA

official TBA

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Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · HDFC Bank · ICICI Bank · KPMG (local offices)

Mahatma Gandhi University Department of Management

Tier 3 Non-IIM Government Est. 1983

60+ Students

Mahatma Gandhi University Department of Management MBA Admission 2026-2027, Fees, Placements & Cutoff Mahatma Gandhi University Department of Management: MBA Admission 2026-2027, F

₹1.5 L

INR 6.0 - 7.5 Lakhs (Approx. Latest Public)

INR 10-12 Lakhs

INR 5.5 - 6.5 Lakhs

Top Recruiters: Federal Bank · Muthoot Finance · HDFC Bank · ICICI Bank · South Indian Bank

Total Fees₹1.5LFull Program

Rank #7

Mahatma Gandhi University MBA Kottayam

Tier 3 University Est. 1983

NAAC A+NBA-accredited programs in select departments

3200+ Students

150 acres

Quick Summary: Mahatma Gandhi University MBA Kottayam is a 2-year, full-time postgraduate program offered by the University, established in 1983 and located in Kottayam, Kerala. Th

CAT (for some seats)CMATMATKMAT (Kerala)

₹2.0-3.5 LPA for MBA; ₹6.0-12.0 Lakh total program cost (for 2-year MBA)

₹6.5-7.5 LPA

₹12-15 LPA

₹6.0-7.0 LPA

Top Recruiters: TCS · Infosys · Wipro · HCL · ICICI Bank

Total Fees₹3.5LFull Program

Rank #81

Mahatma Gandhi University School of Management and Business Studies

Tier 3 Government Est. 1983

University Grants Commission (UGC)NAAC accredited (check latest grade on university portal)

approx. 50 acres (Mahatma Gandhi University campus overall); SMBS building within university campus

Summary: Mahatma Gandhi University School of Management and Business Studies (SMBS) in Kottayam, Kerala, is a government-run management school established in 1983 as part of Mahatm

official TBA; expected total program fee in the INR 2.5-4.0 lakh range (latest-public range)

official TBA; expected latest-public average package INR 4-6 LPA range

INR 8-12 LPA

INR 4-5 LPA

CAT (may be considered by some Kerala state/centralised admission processes)KMAT (Kerala management entrance where applicable)CMAT (where accepted)State/University entrance and merit-based selection

Top Recruiters: Federal Bank · South Indian Bank · ICICI Bank · HDFC Bank · Kerala State Industries Development Corporation (KSIDC)

Mahatma Gandhi University, School of Management and Business Studies

Tier 3 Non-IIM Government Est. 1983

NAAC accredited (Mahatma Gandhi University overall)

Not publicly confirmed (city campus / urban campus in Kochi area)

Summary: Mahatma Gandhi University, School of Management and Business Studies in Kochi, Kerala, is the management school of Mahatma Gandhi University (established 1983). It offers

official TBA; typical Kerala state university MBA fees in latest-public range INR 1.5-3.5 lakh total

official TBA; latest-public range INR 4-7 LPA (approximate for similar state university programs)

INR 8-12 LPA

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KMAT (Kerala Management Aptitude Test) - where applicableCAT (if accepted for some seats - official TBA)KMAT/State-level entrance or university entrance - official TBA

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · Reliance · Federal Bank · ICICI Bank

Mangalam College of Engineering Management

CAT (verify official acceptance TBA)CMAT (verify official acceptance TBA)KMAT/State entrance (verify official acceptance TBA)GMAT (for NRI/foreign applicants if accepted)

Summary: Mangalam College of Engineering Management is a private management college located in Kottayam, Kerala, offering 2-year MBA and related postgraduate management programmes.

official TBA

official TBA

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Mar Athanasius College of Engineering Department of Management

Kothamangalam, Kerala

Tier 3 Private Est. 1961

AICTE approval (management programmes expected)NAAC accredited (college-level)

about 26 acres (college campus overall)

Summary: Mar Athanasius College of Engineering Department of Management in Kothamangalam, Kerala offers a 2-year MBA (and a PGDM where officially confirmed) focused on functional s

official TBA; expected INR 3-5 lakh total range for 2-year MBA

official TBA; expected latest-public range INR 4-6 LPA

INR 8-12 LPA

INR 4-5 LPA

CAT (participation possible through state counselling or college-specific criteria)KMAT/CMAT (state/NTA exams — check official notice)GMAT (for select candidates)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · ICICI Bank · HDFC Bank · Infosys · Wipro

Mar Baselios Institute of Technology and Science Management

Nellimattam, Kerala

Mar Baselios Institute of Technology and Science Management: Management Programs Overview Summary: Mar Baselios Institute of Technology and Science Management (MBITS-M) in Nellimat

official TBA

official TBA

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Mar Baselios Institute of Technology Management

Nellimattam, Kerala

AICTE approval (if applicable)NAAC accreditation expected / TBA

CAT (verify official acceptance)KMAT / CMAT / MAT (verify official acceptance)GMAT (for select seats, verify)

Summary: Mar Baselios Institute of Technology Management is a private, non-IIM management institute located in Nellimattam, Kerala, offering 2-year MBA and PGDM programmes plus an

official TBA

official TBA

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Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · Wipro · ICICI Bank · Axis Bank

Marian Academy of Management Studies

AICTE approved (if applicable)NAAC accreditation status TBA

CAT (if accepted) - official TBAKMATKMAT Kerala / CMAT (where applicable)MAT (where applicable)

Summary: Marian Academy of Management Studies is a private, non-IIM management college located in Kochi, Kerala, offering 2-year MBA and PGDM programmes and Executive MBA / Part-ti

official TBA

official TBA

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Top Recruiters: Local recruiters (banking branches, retail chains, consultancies) - official list TBA · Regional companies in Kochi and Kerala - official list TBA · Indian private companies (recruiter names TBA)

Marian Academy of Management Studies

NAAC (status TBA)AICTE approval (if PGDM offered) - official TBA

Summary: Marian Academy of Management Studies is a private management college in Kochi, Kerala offering 2-year full-time MBA and PGDM programmes with core specialisations in Financ

official TBA; expected INR 4-6 lakh total range for full-time MBA/PGDM

official TBA; latest-public average package expected INR 4-7 LPA range

INR 6-12 LPA

INR 4-6 LPA

CAT (accepted by some Kerala private B-schools; final TBA)KMAT (Kerala Management Admission Test) - expectedCMAT (NTA) - expectedMAT (AIMA) - possible acceptance; official TBAGMAT - for select applicants (expected)

Top Recruiters: TCS (expected) · Reliance (expected) · Infosys (expected) · HDFC Bank (expected) · ICICI Bank (expected)

Marian College Management

Kuttikanam, Kerala

AICTE approval (for PGDM programs)NAAC accredited institution (college level)

around 30 acres (college campus overall)

Summary: Marian College Management in Kuttikanam, Kerala, is a private Tier 3 institution offering two-year MBA and PGDM programmes plus part-time executive management diplomas. Th

official latest-public range INR 4-6 lakh total for two-year MBA/PGDM (official TBA)

official TBA; latest-public range INR 4-6 LPA (2025-2026 reported range)

INR 8-10 LPA

INR 3.5-5 LPA

CMAT (expected)KMAT (state-level if applicable)CAT/GMAT (considered for lateral admissions)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · Wipro · HDFC Bank · ICICI Bank

Marian College MBA Kuttikkanam

Tier 3 Autonomous Est. 1985

NAAC A grade 3.5+/4NBA-accredited?AICTE approved

540+ Students

~68 acres

Quick Summary: Marian College MBA Kuttikkanam is an autonomous, non-IIM management institute located in Kuttayam, Kerala. Established in 1985, it operates as a Tier 3, autonomous c

₹4.50-6.50 LPA average package; total MBA program fee ₹2.0-3.5 Lakh per year

₹6.0 LPA (approx) 2025-26

₹14-20 LPA

₹5.5-6.5 LPA

Top Recruiters: Deloitte · KPMG · TCS · Infosys · Wipro

CATXATCMATMATCMAT-KE+1

Total Fees₹5LFull Program

Tier 3 Private University0

Rank #91

Marian International Institute of Management

Kuttikkanam, Kerala

AICTE approval for management programmes (verify with official prospectus)

around 60 acres (college campus within Marian Engineering College campus)

Summary: Marian International Institute of Management is a private university management campus located in Kuttikkanam, Kerala, operating within the Marian Engineering College camp

official TBA; expected INR 6-9 lakh total range for 2-year MBA (latest-public range)

official TBA; latest-public average package expected INR 4-7 LPA range (2025-2026 placement cycle)

INR 8-12 LPA

INR 4-5 LPA

CAT (verify if accepted)KMAT / CMAT / MAT / State-level entrance (expected)GMAT (for NRI/foreign applicants, if applicable)

Top Recruiters: TCS · Infosys · Wipro · Cognizant · Axis Bank

Marian International Institute of Management

Tier 3 Private Est. 2000

NAAC (expected/varies by campus)

around 10 acres (latest-public range)

Summary: Marian International Institute of Management in Kochi, Kerala is a private, non-IIM management school established in 2000 offering MBA, PGDM and Executive MBA programs. Th

official TBA; latest-public total fee range INR 6-10 lakh (approx.)

latest-public range INR 4-6 LPA (official TBA)

INR 8-12 LPA

INR 4-5 LPA

CMATKMATCAT (some rounds/optional—verify official admission notice)GMAT (for some executive admissions)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Reliance Retail · Hindustan Unilever · Axis Bank · ICICI Bank

Marian International Institute of Management

AICTE approval (if applicable)NAAC accreditation - official TBA

Summary: Marian International Institute of Management is a private management school located in Kochi, Kerala, offering 2-year MBA and PGDM programmes plus a part-time Executive MB

official fee for MBA/PGDM program TBA; expected latest-public range INR 4-8 lakh total

official TBA; expected latest-public range INR 4-7 LPA

INR 8-14 LPA

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CAT (verify official acceptance TBA)CMAT (verify official acceptance TBA)KMAT/KMAT Kerala (if applicable)GMAT (for select executive/foreign applicants)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) · Infosys · Amazon · Reliance Retail · ICICI Bank

Marian International Institute of Management

NAAC (verify official grade)

Summary: Marian International Institute of Management in Kochi, Kerala, is a private, non-IIM management school offering 2-year MBA and PGDM programmes plus 1-year Executive and PG

official fees TBA for 2026-2027; latest-public range INR 6-9 lakh total programme fee (approx.)

official TBA; latest-public average package range INR 4-7 LPA (approx.)

INR 7-12 LPA

INR 4-5 LPA

CAT (verify acceptance)CMAT (verify acceptance)KMAT/State-level (expected)GMAT (for select candidates, expected)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · Wipro · ICICI Bank · HDFC Bank

MES College of Engineering – Management

Tier 3 Private Est. 1994

AICTE approval (management programmes) - verify latest statusAffiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU) for management programmes - verify

approximately 25 acres (college campus shared with MESCE engineering campus)

Summary: MES College of Engineering – Management in Kochi, Kerala, is the management wing of MES College of Engineering (established 1994). The institute offers a two-year full-tim

official TBA; expected INR 6-9 lakh total range for two-year MBA

official TBA; latest-public average range INR 5-7 LPA (approximate)

INR 8-12 LPA

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CAT (verify acceptance for MBA at MES College of Engineering – Management - official TBA)KMAT / CMAT / Kerala state MBA entrance (verify) - official TBAManagement aptitude tests accepted may include CMAT, KMAT, or institution-level tests - confirm with admissions office

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) - campus hiring in IT/Management roles (regional) · Infosys - recruited interns/placements regionally · Federal Bank - regional banking hires · Axis Bank - regional banking hires · Deloitte / EY - internships or regional off-campus roles (occasional)

MES Engineering College Management

Malappuram, Kerala

AICTE (management programmes approval)NAAC accredited (grade TBA)

Summary: MES Engineering College Management in Malappuram, Kerala, is a private, non-IIM management school offering MBA, PGDM and a 1-year Executive MBA. The college holds AICTE ap

official TBA; expected INR 4-6 lakh total range

official TBA; latest-public range INR 4-7 LPA

INR 7-10 LPA

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CAT (verify official TBA)CMATKMAT/State-level tests (if applicable)Management aptitude test scores accepted TBA

Top Recruiters: TCS · Wipro · KPMG · ITC Limited · HDFC Bank

MES Institute of Management and Social Sciences

AICTE approval (for PGDM programs) - official verification advisedNAAC accreditation status official TBA

240+ Students

around 5-10 acres (not publicly confirmed)

Summary: MES Institute of Management and Social Sciences is a private management school in Kochi, Kerala, established in 1995. The institute offers flagship MBA and PGDM two-year p

official TBA; expected INR 4-6 lakh total for flagship MBA/PGDM

latest-public range INR 4-6 LPA (2025-2026 placements) or official TBA

INR 8-12 LPA

INR 4-5 LPA

KMATCAT (considered by some Kerala colleges for shortlisting; confirm with MES Institute)CMATMATGMAT (for NRI/foreign applicants) - official TBA

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Federal Bank · State Bank of India · Ernst & Young (campus roles) · Infosys

Total Fees₹5LFull Program

Rank #88

MG University Kerala

Tier 3 Government University Est. 1983

NAAC 'A' GradeAICTE Approved

110 Acres

Quick Summary: Mahatma Gandhi University, popularly known as MG University Kerala, established in 1983 in Kottayam, Kerala, is a distinguished Government University offering qualit

₹2.2 L

₹5.8 L

INR 13.5 LPA

INR 5.2 LPA

Top Recruiters: Federal Bank · South Indian Bank · TCS · Wipro · Reliance Retail

Total Fees₹2.2LFull Program

Rank #99

Muthoot Business School

Tier 3 Private Est. 2017

NBA

Summary: Muthoot Business School, located in Kochi, Kerala, offers a two-year full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) program. Established in 2017, the institute focus

₹7.5 L

INR 6.5 - 7.5 LPA (Expected 2026)

INR 12 LPA

INR 6.0 - 7.0 LPA

CATCMATMATKMAT Kerala

Marketing Management

Finance Management

Top Recruiters: Muthoot Finance · Federal Bank · HDFC Bank · ICICI Bank · Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance

Rank #100

Naipunnya Business School

Karukutty, Kerala

Tier 3 Private Est. 2006

AICTE approvedAffiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University (management programmes affiliation)

approx. 10 acres (private campus in Karukutty)

Summary: Naipunnya Business School is a private management school established in 2006 in Karukutty, Kerala, offering MBA, PGDM and a 1-year Executive MBA/PGP for working profession

official TBA; expected INR 6-9 lakh total

latest-public INR 5-7 LPA range (2025-26 placements — official report TBA)

INR 9-12 LPA

INR 5-6 LPA

CAT (expected acceptance by private colleges)CMATKMAT/KMAT Kerala (if applicable)MAT (AIMA)GMAT (for some executive admissions)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · ICICI Bank · Federal Bank · Byju's

National Institute of Technology Calicut Department of Management Studies

Tier 3 Non-IIM Government Est. 2006

NBA (program-level, if applicable)NAAC (institution level)

120 acres (NIT Calicut campus)

Summary: National Institute of Technology Calicut Department of Management Studies is the management wing of NIT Calicut, located in Kozhikode, Kerala. Established in 2006, the dep

official TBA; latest-public total fee range INR 6-8 lakh (approx.)

latest-public range INR 6-9 LPA (approx.)

INR 12-18 LPA

INR 5-7 LPA

CATGMAT (for select candidates/reserved seats)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) · Infosys · Wipro · Cognizant · HDFC Bank

National Institute of Technology Calicut Management

NBA (some programmes may be NBA accredited)NAAC grade (official TBA)

187 acres (institute campus)

Summary: National Institute of Technology Calicut Management offers management programmes on the NIT Calicut campus in Kozhikode, Kerala. The management unit focuses on postgraduat

official TBA

official TBA

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CAT (expected TBA)CMAT (expected TBA)GMAT (for foreign/NRI applicants, expected TBA)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · Wipro · HDFC Bank · ICICI Bank

National Institute of Technology Calicut School of Management

Tier 3 Private Est. 2011

AICTE approval (management programmes)

approximately 300 acres (NIT Calicut campus)

Summary: National Institute of Technology Calicut School of Management is the management wing of NIT Calicut, established in 2011 in Kozhikode, Kerala. The school offers a 2-year f

official TBA; expected INR 6-9 lakh total range

official TBA; latest-public average range INR 6-9 LPA

INR 12-18 LPA

INR 5-7 LPA

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · Wipro · Cognizant · Kotak Mahindra Bank

Nehru College of Engineering and Research Centre Management

Pampady, Kerala

Summary: Nehru College of Engineering and Research Centre Management in Pampady, Kerala is a private, non-IIM management school offering 2-year MBA and PGDM programmes and a possib

official TBA; expected latest-public range INR 4-8 lakh (full program)

official TBA; expected latest-public range INR 4-7 LPA

INR 6-12 LPA

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CAT (verify official acceptance)CMATKMAT/State entrance (Kerala) - verifyGMAT (for few seats/foreign applicants) - verify

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · Wipro · HDFC Bank · ICICI Bank

Nirmala College Department of Management

Tier 2 Private Est. 2015

NBA

Summary: Nirmala College Department of Management, established in 2015, is a private institution located in Muvattupuzha, Kerala. It offers AICTE-approved PGDM programs with specia

₹7.5 L

Top Recruiters: Federal Bank · South Indian Bank · HDFC Bank · ICICI Bank · Muthoot Finance

INR 6.0 - 7.0 LPA (latest-public range)

INR 10.0 - 12.0 LPA

INR 5.8 - 6.5 LPA

Rank #106

Nirmala College Management

AICTE approval (expected)University affiliation TBA

Summary: Nirmala College Management in Muvattupuzha, Kerala is a private, Tier 2 institution offering MBA, PGDM and a 1-year Executive MBA targeted at working professionals. The co

official TBA; expected latest-public range INR 4-6 lakh total for 2-year MBA/PGDM

official TBA; expected latest-public range INR 4-7 LPA

INR 8-14 LPA

INR 3.5-6 LPA

CMATKMATMATCAT (subject to programme rules)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · HDFC Bank · ICICI Bank · Axis Bank

NIT Calicut (MBA)

Tier 1 Government Est. 1961

NBA AccreditedNAAC A++

360+ Students

70 acres

Quick Summary: NIT Calicut (MBA) in Kozhikode, Kerala, is a government-led, Tier 1 management program established in 1961. The school operates as part of a renowned technical insti

Top Recruiters: TCS · Infosys · Accenture · Deloitte · KPMG

₹1.00-1.60 L per semester

INR 12-16 LPA

INR 34 LPA

INR 14 LPA

Total Fees₹1.4LFull Program

Rank #108

Rajadhani Business School

AICTE approval (PGDM programmes)Affiliated to a Kerala university for MBA (latest-public)

around 5-10 acres (not publicly confirmed)

Summary: Rajadhani Business School in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala is a private, non-IIM management institute established in 2002. It runs AICTE-approved PGDM programmes, an affiliat

official TBA; latest-public INR 6-10 lakh range (total programme)

latest-public INR 5-7 LPA range (2025-2026 report expected/approx)

INR 9-12 LPA

INR 5-6 LPA

CAT (for PGDM admission shortlists possible)CMATMATKMATGMAT (for select seats)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · Reliance Retail · Deloitte (off-campus hires) · Asian Paints

Rajadhani Institute Management

CAT (verify official acceptance)CMATKMAT (if Kerala state exams accepted)GMAT (for some lateral admissions)

Summary: Rajadhani Institute Management in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala is a private, non-IIM management college offering 2-year PGDM and MBA (where affiliated) programmes plus a 1-y

official TBA

official TBA

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Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · Wipro · Federal Bank · KPMG (off-campus/consulting internships)

Rajadhani Institute of Engineering and Technology Management

AICTE approval (if applicable) - official TBANBA/NAAC accreditation - official TBA

Summary: Rajadhani Institute of Engineering and Technology Management is a private, Tier 3 management college located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, offering 2-year MBA/PGDM progra

official TBA; expected latest-public total fee range INR 3.5-6.5 lakh for full programme

official TBA; latest-public average package expected INR 3.0-6.0 LPA range

INR 6-12 LPA

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CAT (expected acceptance by some Kerala private B-schools - verify official admissions notice)CMAT (likely accepted by private colleges in Kerala - verify official admissions notice)KMAT (Kerala MAT) - verify official admissions noticeGMAT (for select candidates) - verify official admissions notice

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · Wipro · HDFC Bank · ICICI Bank

Rajagiri Business School

Tier 1 Private Est. 1995

AICTE approvalNAAC accredited (grade A)NBA accreditation for select programs

12 acres (approx.)

Summary: Rajagiri Business School in Kochi, Kerala, is a private Tier 1 non-IIM management school established in 1995. It offers AICTE-approved two-year PGDM programmes and a one-y

official latest-public INR 14-18 lakh range for two-year PGDM (2026 estimate)

official latest-public INR 8-12 LPA range (2025-2026 report)

INR 18-22 LPA

INR 7-9 LPA

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Cognizant · Infosys · Hindustan Unilever · ITC

Rajagiri Business School

Tier 1 Private Est. 2001

AICTE approvalNAAC accredited (institutional)NBA accreditation for management programs (latest-public if confirmed)

24 acres (Rajagiri Valley campus approximate)

Summary: Rajagiri Business School (RBS), located in Kochi, Kerala, is a private Tier 1 management school established in 2001 offering AICTE-approved PGDM programmes with specialisa

official latest-public PGDM fee INR 10-12 lakh range (total program)

latest-public average package INR 7-9 LPA range (2025-2026)

INR 16-20 LPA

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Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) · KPMG · Deloitte · Accenture · Kotak Mahindra Bank

Rajagiri Business School

Tier 2 Private University Est. 2001

NAAC 'A+' (institutional accreditation for Rajagiri College of Social Sciences and Rajagiri Group institutions)AICTE approval for PG programmes (where applicable)

around 25 acres (main Rajagiri Valley campus)

Summary: Rajagiri Business School is a private management school in Kochi, Kerala, established in 2001. The school offers 2-year MBA/PGDM programmes and executive management course

official TBA; expected INR 10-14 lakh range for full MBA/PGDM programme

latest-public average range INR 7-9 LPA (2025-2026 report)

INR 18-24 LPA

INR 6-8 LPA

Top Recruiters: TCS · Infosys · HDFC Bank · ICICI Bank · KPMG

Rajagiri Business School

Tier 3 Private Est. 2008

AICTE ApprovedNBA AccreditedNAAC 'A++' GradeSAQS (South Asian Quality Assurance System)

300+ Students

Quick Summary: Rajagiri Business School (RBS), established in 2008 in Kochi, Kerala, stands out as a premier private institution dedicated to management education. Consistently ran

₹9.5 L

14.5

7.5

Top Recruiters: Deloitte · EY · KPMG · TCS · Infosys

Total Fees₹9.5LFull Program

Rank #115

Rajagiri Business School Kochi

Tier 3 Autonomous Est. 1989

AICTENBA (MBA program)NAAC A-grade

600+ Students

Approx. 40 acres

Quick Summary: Rajagiri Business School Kochi is an autonomous, non-IIM management institute established in 1989, located in Kochi, Kerala. It offers a portfolio of six MBA program

Top Recruiters: TCS · Infosys · Wipro · Aditya Birla Group · Godrej

₹6.00-8.50 LPA average?

₹8 L

₹18-20 LPA

₹7.5-9.0 LPA

Total Fees₹8.5LFull Program

Rank #116

Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies

Tier 2 Private University Est. 1955

AICTE approvalNAAC accredited (grade to be verified)

around 25 acres (multiple campuses in Kochi) - latest-public range

Summary: Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies MBA programs are offered from its Kochi campuses under Rajagiri Vidyapeetham, a private university presence in Kerala since 1955. The

official latest-public INR 11-13 lakh range (total program fees, 2-year PGPM/PGDM) or official TBA

official latest-public INR 7-9 LPA range (2025-2026 placement report) or official TBA

INR 18-24 LPA

INR 6-8 LPA

CATCMATMATKMAT (state-wise) as applicableGMAT (for some executive admissions)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) · Amazon · KPMG · Deloitte · Cognizant

Total Fees₹12LFull Program

Rank #117

Rajagiri College of Social Sciences – Management

Tier 2 Private Est. 1955

NAAC A+ (institutional accreditation - latest-public grade)AICTE approved (management programs)

26 acres (main Rajagiri Valley campus and affiliated sites)

Summary: Rajagiri College of Social Sciences – Management is a private, NAAC A+ accredited management school in Kochi, Kerala, established in 1955. The institute runs a 2-year MBA,

official latest-public INR 10-12 lakh range (2-year MBA total tuition, expected for 2026-27); official fee schedule TBA

latest-public average package INR 6-8 LPA range (2025-26 placements) - official report TBA

INR 12-18 LPA

INR 5.5-7 LPA

CATCMATKMAT (Kerala Management Aptitude Test)GMAT (for select international/NRI candidates)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) · Infosys · Wipro · HDFC Bank · Kotak Mahindra Bank

Rajagiri College of Social Sciences MBA Kochi

Tier 3 Autonomous Est. 1964

NAAC A++ (likely)AICTE approval

800+ Students

55 acres (Rajagiri Campus)

Quick Summary: Rajagiri College of Social Sciences MBA Kochi is an autonomous, non-IIM management institution established in 1964 and located in Kochi, Kerala. The program offers a

Top Recruiters: TCS · Infosys · Wipro · HDFC Bank · Standard Chartered

INR 6.0-7.5 LPA average placement and INR 1.2-1.5 Lakh per year tuition fees for 2025-26 (MBA program)

₹7.2 L

INR 15-18 LPA

INR 6.5-7.0 LPA

CATCMATMATCMAT?XAT?+1

Rank #119

Rajagiri School of Business

Tier 2 Private Est. 2001

AICTE approvalNAAC A+ (Rajagiri group institution accreditation)

14 acres (main Rajagiri Valley campus; institute is part of Rajagiri group campus)

Summary: Rajagiri School of Business is a private management school in Kochi, Kerala, established in 2001 and part of the Rajagiri group. It runs AICTE-approved PGDM programmes (tw

latest-public INR 10-13 lakh range for two-year PGDM (approximate, official fee TBA)

latest-public average INR 7-9 LPA range (2025-2026 report range)

INR 16-22 LPA

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CATCMATKMAT (Kerala management test) where applicableGMAT (for foreign/NRI applicants)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · HDFC Bank · ICICI Bank · KPMG · Deloitte

Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology – Management

Tier 2 Private Est. 2001

NAAC accredited (grade expected latest-public)AICTE approval for management programmes

approx 20 acres (main Rajagiri campus spread in Kalamassery area)

Summary: Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology – Management in Kochi, Kerala, is a private, non-IIM Tier 2 institute established in 2001 offering primarily full-time and ex

official latest fee range INR 6-8 lakh total (expected 2-year MBA)

latest-public average package range INR 6-9 LPA (2025-2026 report expected range)

INR 12-15 LPA

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CATCMATKMAT (Kerala state tests where applicable)GMAT (for international applicants)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Cognizant · Amazon (Campus Hiring) · Axis Bank · ICICI Bank

Sahrdaya Institute of Management Studies

Tier 3 Private Est. 2006

AICTE approval (PGDM/MBA programmes)NAAC accredited (grade/score TBA)

not publicly confirmed; campus located in Kodakara, near Thrissur city

Summary: Sahrdaya Institute of Management Studies is a private management college established in 2006 in Kodakara, near Thrissur, Kerala. It offers two-year MBA and PGDM programmes

official TBA; latest-public INR 6-8 lakh range (two-year MBA/PGDM total)

official TBA; latest-public INR 4-6 LPA range (2025-2026)

INR 8-12 LPA

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CAT (may be accepted by some Kerala state colleges; applicants should verify)KMAT (Kerala management test - expected accepted)CMAT (NTA) - accepted by many private colleges; verify official intake policyMAT - sometimes accepted; official TBAGMAT - accepted for foreign/NRI applicants if applicable

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) · Bank of India · Federal Bank · Axis Bank · ICICI Bank

Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management Management

Mangaluru, Kerala

CAT (expected)CMAT (expected)KMAT (state-level expected)GMAT (for NRI/foreign applicants, expected)

Summary: Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management Management in Mangaluru, Kerala is a private, Tier 3 institution offering MBA, PGDM and a 1-year Executive MBA/PGPM aimed at

official TBA

official TBA

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Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Cognizant · Infosys · Wipro · Local banking and FMCG recruiters

Saintgits Institute of Management

Tier 3 Private University Est. 2005

AICTE approvedNAAC accredited (grade to be verified)

around 25 acres (Saintgits campus overall; management block within campus)

Summary: Saintgits Institute of Management MBA is the management school of Saintgits University located in Kottayam, Kerala. Established in 2005, the institute offers a 2-year MBA

official TBA; latest-public range INR 6-9 lakh total programme fee (approx.)

latest-public average range INR 4.5-6 LPA (2025-2026 placements; official TBA)

INR 9-12 LPA

INR 4-5 LPA

CAT (verify for current cycle)MATCMATKMAT (state-level exams)SNAP (if applicable) - official TBA

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Amazon · Infosys · HCL Technologies · IBS/Local banks and FMCG recruiters such as Asian Paints

Saintgits Institute of Management

Tier 3 Private Est. 2001

AICTE approval (management programmes)NAAC accredited (grade TBA)

about 25 acres (Saintgits campus including engineering and management blocks)

Summary: Saintgits Institute of Management in Kochi, Kerala is a private, non-IIM management college established in 2001. The institute offers a two-year full-time MBA (and lists P

official TBA; latest-public total fee range INR 6-8 lakh (approx.) for two-year MBA

official TBA; latest-public average package range INR 4-6 LPA (2025-26 reported range)

INR 9-12 LPA

INR 4-5 LPA

KMATCAT (for state/NRI cases may vary)CMAT

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Cognizant · Wipro · Amazon (regional roles) · HDFC Bank

Total Fees₹7LFull Program

Rank #125

Saintgits Institute of Management

Tier 3 Private Est. 2005

AICTE approvedAffiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University (verify department listing)NAAC accredited (grade to verify)

7-10 acres (college campus within Saintgits campus)

Summary: Saintgits Institute of Management in Kochi, Kerala is a private management college established in 2005 offering a 2-year MBA and executive/part-time management programmes.

INR 6-8 lakh total (latest-public range; official 2026-27 fee TBA)

INR 4.5-6.5 LPA (latest-public range for 2025-26 placements)

INR 9-12 LPA

INR 4.5-5.5 LPA

KMATCMATCAT (some years/rounds - verify official 2026 policy)Management entrance tests accepted by Kerala state counselling

Top Recruiters: TCS (off-campus / recruitment drives regionally) · HDFC Bank · Axis Bank · ICICI Bank · Infosys (hiring for campus roles occasionally)

Total Fees₹7LFull Program

Rank #126

School of Management Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology

Tier 3 Non-IIM Government Est. 1975

NAAC 'A' grade (university level - verify latest cycle)

approx. 150 acres (Cochin University main campus)

Summary: School of Management Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology is the management school of Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) in Kochi, Kerala.

official TBA; expected total programme fees in the INR 3-5 lakh range (latest-public range)

official TBA; latest-public average placement range INR 5-8 LPA (2025-26 placements reported range)

INR 8-12 LPA

INR 4-6 LPA

KMAT Kerala (state-level)CAT (where applicable for state counseling)CMAT (NTA) depending on admission year

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Federal Bank · Muthoot Finance · KPMG (campus hires/installs) · HDFC Bank

School of Management Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology

Tier 2 Government Est. 1977

NAAC A grade (university level)

around 150 acres (Cochin University campus overall)

Summary: School of Management Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology (SMS CUSAT) is the management school of the public Cochin University campus in Kochi, Kerala. Est

official TBA (expected INR 2.5-4.5 lakh total for two years latest-public range)

latest-public range INR 6-9 LPA (2025-2026 placement cycle expected range)

INR 12-15 LPA

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Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) · Infosys · HDFC Bank · ICICI Bank · Federal Bank

School of Management Studies, Mahatma Gandhi University

Tier 3 Government Est. 1988

NAAC: A grade (verify latest)UGC recognised

Main university campus approx 95 acres (university campus)

Summary: School of Management Studies, Mahatma Gandhi University (SMS Kottayam MBA) is the university-managed management school located on the Mahatma Gandhi University campus in K

official TBA; expected INR 1.2-2.5 lakh per year range (latest-public range)

official TBA; latest-public average package expected INR 4-6 LPA range

INR 8-10 LPA

INR 4-5 LPA

KMAT (Kerala Management Admission Test) / Common entrance test (state-level) - expectedCAT (considered by some applicants for profile)CMAT (accepted by some seats; verify official)

Top Recruiters: Federal Bank · HDFC Bank · ICICI Bank · KPMG (regional hires) · Tata Consultancy Services (campus hires)

School of Management Studies, University of Kerala

Tier 3 Government Est. 1967

NAAC accredited (University of Kerala holds NAAC grade; department-level NAAC status official TBA)

University of Kerala campus in Thiruvananthapuram — compact urban campus (size not publicly confirmed)

Summary: School of Management Studies, University of Kerala in Thiruvananthapuram is a government-run management school established in 1967, offering a two-year MBA and executive m

official TBA; expected INR 1.2-1.8 lakh total for two-year MBA (latest-public range)

official TBA; latest-public average package range INR 4-6 LPA (2025-2026 cycle, approximate)

INR 8-10 LPA

INR 4-5 LPA

KMATCAT (for some university-level processes)CMAT

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · State Bank of India · Federal Bank · ICICI Bank

SCMS Cochin School of Business

Cochin, Kerala

Tier 1 Private Est. 1976

AICTE approvedNBA accreditation (program-level) - latest-public status TBANAAC accreditation - latest-public status TBA

urban campus in Kochi, multi-acre (not publicly confirmed exact acres)

Summary: SCMS Cochin School of Business is a private, Kerala-based management school established in 1976 in Cochin (Kochi). It offers a two-year PGDM with specialisations in Financ

latest-public INR 7-9 lakh range (two-year PGDM total fee range) - official fee TBA for 2026-27

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Cognizant · Asian Paints · HDFC Bank · ICICI Bank

latest-public INR 7-9 LPA range (2025-26 placements) - official report TBA

INR 18-22 LPA

INR 6-7 LPA

SCMS Cochin School of Business

Tier 2 Private University Est. 1976

NAAC accredited (grade to verify)AICTE approved programs (verify specific programme approval)

around 3 acres (city campus)

Summary: SCMS Cochin School of Business in Kochi, Kerala is a private university business school established in 1976 offering a 2-year MBA plus executive and part-time management o

official TBA; latest-public INR 7-9 lakh range for the 2-year MBA program

official TBA; latest-public average package in the INR 5-8 LPA range (2025-2026)

INR 12-18 LPA

INR 4.5-6.5 LPA

CAT (some rounds for management intake)CMATMATKMAT (Kerala management entrance, if applicable)GMAT (for select candidates)

Top Recruiters: TCS · Wipro · Infosys · Cognizant · HDFC Bank

Total Fees₹8LFull Program

Rank #132

SCMS Cochin School of Business

Cochin, Kerala

Tier 1 Private Est. 1976

AICTE approvalNAAC accreditation

urban campus in Kochi city, land area not publicly confirmed

Summary: SCMS Cochin School of Business is a private management institute in Cochin, Kerala, established in 1976. It offers 2-year MBA and PGDM programmes and Executive MBA options

official TBA; latest-public range INR 7-10 lakh for total two-year MBA/PGDM tuition

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · KPMG · Deloitte · Amazon · ICICI Bank

latest-public average package range INR 6-9 LPA (2025-26 report expected range)

INR 12-18 LPA

INR 5.5-7 LPA

SCMS Cochin School of Business

Tier 3 Autonomous Est. 2003

Quick Summary: SCMS Cochin School of Business, established in 2003 in Kochi, Kerala, is an autonomous, non-IIM Management institute offering a robust 2-year MBA program with a stro

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Deloitte · KPMG · PwC · Capgemini

₹6.50-7.50 Lakh total program fee for 2 years

₹6.0-7.5 LPA

₹14-15 LPA

₹6.5-7.0 LPA

Total Fees₹7LFull Program

Rank #134

SCMS School of Business

Tier 2 Private Est. 2004

Summary: SCMS School of Business, established in 2004 in Kochi, Kerala, is a private institution offering AICTE-approved PGDM programs. It is known for its sector-specific speciali

₹13 L

₹8.5 L

INR 20.00 LPA

INR 7.50 LPA

CATCMATGMATKMAT Kerala

Top Recruiters: Federal Bank · KPMG · Deloitte · PwC · Nestle

Total Fees₹13LFull Program

Rank #135

SCMS School of Technology and Management

Tier 3 Private University Est. 1996

AICTE approved (where applicable)NAAC accredited (status to verify)

9 acres (main Kochi campus)

Summary: SCMS School of Technology and Management in Kochi, Kerala is a private university established in 1996 that offers post-graduate management programmes including a 2-year MB

official TBA or latest-public INR 6-8 lakh range for full programme

latest-public INR 4-6 LPA range (2025-2026 placement report expected band)

INR 9-12 LPA

INR 4-5 LPA

CAT (verify for specific intake)CMATMATGMAT (for international applicants)

Top Recruiters: TCS · Cognizant · Infosys · KPMG · Accenture

SCMS School of Technology and Management

Tier 3 Private Est. 2001

AICTE approval (PGDM programmes)NAAC accreditation status: NAAC grade may be available; verify with college (official TBA)

around 2 acres city-campus (official campus area not publicly confirmed)

Summary: SCMS School of Technology and Management is a private management college in Kochi, Kerala, established in 2001. The school offers a 2-year MBA/PGDM with specialisations in

official latest-public range INR 4-6 lakh for the full MBA/PGDM programme (verify official 2026 brochure)

approx. INR 5-7 LPA (latest-public 2025-2026 placement range; official report TBA)

INR 9-12 LPA

INR 5-6 LPA

CAT (optional for some rounds)CMAT (accepted by several Kerala colleges)KMAT (Kerala Management Admission Test - commonly used)MAT (accepted by private B-schools)GMAT (for select candidates)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) · KPMG · Deloitte · Axis Bank · HDFC Bank

SCMS School of Technology and Management Kochi

NAAC A+ GradeAICTE Approved

1800+ Students

25 Acres

Quick Summary: SCMS School of Technology and Management Kochi, established in 2004, is a well-regarded private institution in Kerala known for its management programs. It consisten

₹8.2 L

₹6.1 L

INR 15.0 LPA

INR 5.5 LPA

Top Recruiters: Federal Bank · Axis Bank · Reliance Retail · Deloitte · EY

Total Fees₹8.2LFull Program

Rank #138

St. Berchmans Institute of Management Studies

Changanassery, Kerala

NAAC (verify grade)AICTE approval (if PGDM offered) - verify

Summary: St. Berchmans Institute of Management Studies in Changanassery, Kerala, is a private Tier 3 management college offering 2-year full-time MBA/MMS and PGDM options aimed at

official TBA; expected INR 3-6 lakh total program fee range

official TBA; latest-public average range INR 4-7 LPA

INR 8-12 LPA

INR 3.5-6 LPA

CAT (verify acceptance)CMAT (commonly accepted by Kerala private B-schools)KMAT / State-level tests (verify)GMAT (for select applicants)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Federal Bank · Muthoot Finance · Infosys · ICICI Bank

St. Joseph Engineering College Management

Mangaluru, Kerala

AICTE approved (management programmes) - expected/verifyNAAC accreditation - expected/verify

Summary: St. Joseph Engineering College Management in Mangaluru, Kerala is a private, non-IIM management campus established in 2002 offering 2-year MBA and PGDM programmes with spe

official TBA; expected latest-public range INR 4-6 lakh for full MBA/PGDM programme

official TBA; expected latest-public range INR 4-6 LPA

INR 8-12 LPA

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CAT (expected acceptance by some private programmes)CMATKMAT/State-level tests (if applicable)GMAT (for select candidates)

Top Recruiters: TCS · Wipro · Infosys · Cognizant · Flipkart

St. Joseph's College Devagiri Management

Summary: St. Joseph's College Devagiri Management, established in 2004 in Kozhikode, Kerala, offers a PGDM program designed to equip students with contemporary management skills. T

Official TBA

Official TBA

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St. Joseph's College of Engineering and Technology – Management

NBA (check specific programme accreditation) - official TBANAAC (institution-level accreditation may apply) - official TBA

Summary: St. Joseph's College of Engineering and Technology – Management in Kochi is a private, non-IIM management campus offering full-time MBA programmes and related post-graduat

official TBA; expected INR 4-8 lakh total range for full-time MBA (2026-27)

official TBA; latest-public average range INR 4-6 LPA (2025-26)

INR 6-10 LPA

INR 4-5 LPA

CAT (verify official acceptance; official TBA)KMAT (Kerala Management Aptitude Test) - expected acceptance by some Kochi colleges; official TBACMAT (expected by some private colleges; official TBA)GMAT (for select candidates/foreign/NRI applicants) - official TBA

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) · HDFC Bank · ICICI Bank · KPMG India · Infosys

St. Thomas College Management Studies

Summary: St. Thomas College Management Studies, located in Thrissur, Kerala, was established in 2004. It's a private institution offering a full-time MBA/PGDM program. The college

INR 4.5 - 5.5 Lakhs (Total)

INR 5.0 - 6.5 LPA (Latest)

INR 8.0 - 10.0 LPA

INR 4.5 - 5.5 LPA

Top Recruiters: Federal Bank · HDFC Bank · ICICI Bank · Axis Bank · Infosys

Total Fees₹5.5LFull Program

Rank #143

TKM Institute of Management

Kollam, Kerala

Tier 3 Private Est. 2013

Not publicly confirmed

Summary: TKM Institute of Management, located in Kollam, Kerala, offers a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) program. Established in 2013, it is a private institution that

₹8.5 L

INR 6-7 Lakhs (approx. latest public)

INR 12-15 Lakhs

INR 5.5-6.5 Lakhs

Top Recruiters: Federal Bank · HDFC Bank · ICICI Bank · Reliance Retail · Infosys

Total Fees₹8.5LFull Program

Rank #144

Toc H Institute of Science and Technology

AICTE approvedNAAC accredited (grade to be verified)

around 25 acres (public descriptions)

Summary: Toc H Institute of Science and Technology is a private college in Kochi, Kerala, established in 1995, that offers MBA, PGDM and executive management programmes. The instit

official TBA; expected INR 6-8 lakh total range for MBA/PGDM

official TBA; latest-public range INR 4-6 LPA (approx)

INR 8-12 LPA

INR 3.5-5 LPA

CMATKMATCAT (limited acceptance for some programmes may vary)GMAT (for international applicants)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) · Infosys · KPMG · Wipro · Federal Bank

Toc H Institute of Science and Technology – Management

AICTE approval (management programmes)

20 acres (main Toc H campus area across Kochi campus)

Summary: Toc H Institute of Science and Technology – Management is the management arm of the Toc H group in Kochi, Kerala, established in 2002. It offers a 2-year MBA (and may run

official latest-public INR 4.5-6.5 lakh range for full programme (expected)

official latest-public INR 4.0-6.0 LPA range (2025-2026 reported range)

INR 9-12 LPA

INR 4.0-5.0 LPA

KMATCAT (some state/private shortlisting - verify official notice)CMAT (verify official acceptance)GMAT (for lateral/foreign applicants)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Cognizant · Infosys · Federal Bank · HDFC Bank

Toc H Institute of Science and Technology Department of Management

AICTE approval for PG programmes (verify official TBA)Affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU) for degree programmes (verify official TBA)

around 25 acres (main Toc H campus); department facilities within campus

Summary: Toc H Institute of Science and Technology Department of Management in Kochi, Kerala, is a private, non-IIM management school established in 1995. The department offers 2-y

official TBA; latest-public total fee range INR 4.5-6.5 lakh (approx.) for full programme

official TBA; latest-public average package range INR 4.5-6.5 LPA (2025-2026 placement season)

INR 9-12 LPA

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CAT (may be accepted for some admissions - official TBA)KMAT (Kerala state management test - may be considered)CMAT (may be accepted by some seats)GMAT (for select cases/foreign/NRI applicants)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) · Wipro · Infosys · Federal Bank · Axis Bank

Union Christian College – Management

NAAC (verify latest grade) -- official TBAAICTE approval for PGDM (if applicable) -- official TBA

Summary: Union Christian College – Management is a private, Tier 3 management school in Kochi, Kerala offering a 2-year full-time MBA/PGDM with common specialisations in Finance, M

official TBA; expected INR 6-9 lakh total program fee range (latest-public approximate)

official TBA; expected INR 5-7 LPA range (latest-public approximate)

INR 9-14 LPA

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CAT (verify official acceptance) -- official TBACMAT (likely accepted by private Kerala colleges) -- official TBAKMAT (Kerala management entrance) -- official TBAGMAT (for foreign/NRI applicants) -- official TBA

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · ICICI Bank · Axis Bank · Amazon (campus roles - regional)

Union Christian College Department of Management

Aluva, Kerala

Union Christian College Department of Management: Shaping Future Business Leaders Summary: The Union Christian College Department of Management, established in 2004 in Aluva, Keral

INR 3.5 - 4.5 Lakhs (Total)

INR 4.5 - 6 LPA (Approx.)

INR 8 - 10 LPA

INR 4 - 5 LPA

Top Recruiters: Federal Bank · HDFC Bank · South Indian Bank · IndusInd Bank · Genpact

Total Fees₹4LFull Program

Rank #149

University of Calicut – Management Studies

Tier 3 Non-IIM Government Est. 1968

NAAC accredited (University of Calicut)

not publicly confirmed; university has multiple campuses, management studies operates from Kochi campus facilities

Summary: University of Calicut – Management Studies in Kochi is the management arm of the University of Calicut offering full-time MBA, an Executive MBA stream for working professi

official TBA; expected latest-public range INR 2-4 lakh total for full-time MBA

official TBA; latest-public average package expected INR 4-6 LPA range

INR 8-12 LPA

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CAT (state/NRI depending—verify official notice)KMAT Kerala (if applicable) - official TBACMAT (on case-by-case basis) - official TBAGMAT (for foreign/NRI applicants) - official TBA

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Reliance · ICICI Bank · HDFC Bank · Infosys

University of Calicut Department of Commerce and Management

Malappuram, Kerala

Tier 3 Government Est. 1968

NAAC accreditation for University of Calicut (grade to be verified)

approx. 300 acres (university campus overall); department-specific campus area not publicly specified

Summary: University of Calicut Department of Commerce and Management runs a 2-year MBA for students seeking a government-run, Kerala-based management programme. The department sits

official TBA; expected total program fee INR 1.5-2.5 lakh range

official TBA; latest-public average package expected INR 3-5 LPA range

INR 6-8 LPA

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CAT (verify departmental acceptance)KMAT Kerala (if applicable) - verifyCMAT (check departmental policy)

Business Analytics (elective)

Top Recruiters: Local banks and NBFCs · Retail chains · SMEs in Malappuram and Kozhikode

University of Calicut Department of Management Studies

Tier 3 Semi-Government0

NAAC grade: verify latest; official TBA

central university campus in Thenjipalam region; college campus within main University of Calicut campus

Summary: University of Calicut Department of Management Studies is the management faculty housed within the University of Calicut main campus in Thenjipalam, Kozhikode, Kerala. The

official TBA; latest-public total fee expected in the INR 2-4 lakh range for two-year MBA

official TBA; latest-public average package expected in the INR 4-6 LPA range (2025-2026 placement window)

INR 6-10 LPA

INR 4-5 LPA

KMAT (Kerala management entrance may be considered)CAT (some state universities accept CAT scores for MBA)CMAT (NTA)GMAT (for select candidates)

Top Recruiters: Kerala-based banks and firms · IT/ITES recruiters in Kozhikode and Calicut region · Retail chains like Apollo, Reliance Retail (regional hiring) · Local FMCG distributors and Kerala tourism businesses

University of Calicut School of Management Studies

Tier 3 Semi-Government Est. 1992

Summary: The University of Calicut School of Management Studies, established in 1992, is a semi-government institution located in Kozhikode, Kerala. It offers MBA and PGDM programs

INR 2.5 - 3.5 Lakhs (Total)

Top Recruiters: Federal Bank · Muthoot Finance · KPMG · ICICI Bank · South Indian Bank

INR 5.5 - 7 Lakhs (Approx Latest)

INR 10-12 Lakhs

INR 5.0 - 6.5 Lakhs

Total Fees₹3LFull Program

Rank #153

University of Calicut, Department of Commerce and Management Studies

Tier 3 Non-IIM Government Est. 1968

NAAC (University-level accreditation - grade varies by cycle)

Main campus in Calicut city; Kochi study centre facilities; exact acreage not publicly confirmed

Summary: University of Calicut, Department of Commerce and Management Studies offers management programmes for working and fresh graduates from Kerala and neighbouring states. Esta

official TBA; latest-public range INR 1.2-2.5 lakh per annum (approx)

official TBA; latest-public average range INR 3-6 LPA (approx)

INR 6-12 LPA

INR 3-5 LPA

CAT (may be accepted for some university-affiliated seats - official TBA)KMAT / Kerala management entrance or state-based entrance (official TBA)CMAT (accepted by some affiliated colleges; University-level acceptance official TBA)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · ICICI Bank · Federal Bank · Axis Bank

University of Kashmir, Department of Management Studies

Tier 3 Non-IIM Government0

NAAC (check university-wide accreditation status)

CAT (verify official acceptance)KMAT/CMAT (state/private college pathway - official TBA)

Summary: University of Kashmir, Department of Management Studies is a government-run management department listed under the University of Kashmir brand with a campus presence in Ko

official TBA

official TBA

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Top Recruiters: Local banks and Kerala-based companies (recruiter list official TBA) · FMCG regional recruiters (official TBA) · IT/ITES regional recruiters (official TBA)

University of Kerala

Tier 3 Government University Est. 1937

NAAC 'A' GradeAICTE Approved

160+ Students

450 Acres

Quick Summary: The University of Kerala, established in 1937 in Thiruvananthapuram, is a venerable Government University offering a highly respected Master of Business Administrati

₹1.2 L

₹5.8 L

INR 13 LPA

INR 4.8 LPA

KMAT KeralaCMATCATXAT

Top Recruiters: Federal Bank · South Indian Bank · TCS · Wipro · UST Global

Total Fees₹1.2LFull Program

Rank #156

University of Kerala Department of Business Administration

Tier 3 Semi-Government Est. 1971

Summary: The University of Kerala Department of Business Administration, established in 1971 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, offers a comprehensive MBA program. This semi-government

INR 1.5 - 2.5 Lakhs (approx. total)

INR 5 - 7 LPA (latest-public range)

INR 10 - 12 LPA

INR 5 - 6 LPA

Top Recruiters: Federal Bank · Muthoot Finance · HDFC Bank · ICICI Bank · Infosys

Total Fees₹2.5LFull Program

Rank #157

University of Kerala Institute of Management in Kerala

Tier 3 Non-IIM Government0

NAAC Grade - check official latest scoreUGC recognition (University department)

part of University of Kerala main campus (city campus), campus area not publicly confirmed

Summary: University of Kerala Institute of Management in Kerala is the management faculty housed within the University of Kerala city campus in Thiruvananthapuram. The institute of

official TBA; expected latest-public range INR 2-4 lakh total for full-time MBA

official TBA; latest-public average package expected INR 5-8 LPA range

INR 10-14 LPA

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CAT (expected)CMAT (possible for university admissions)GMAT (for foreign/NRI applicants)

Top Recruiters: Kerala-based banks and PSUs (State Bank of India branches) · Tata Consultancy Services (regional hiring) · Infosys (campus drives in Kerala) · Local FMCG distributors (ITC, Hindustan Unilever regional) · Financial firms and consultancies hiring locally

Vimal Jyothi Institute of Management Studies

Tier 3 Private Est. 2009

Summary: Vimal Jyothi Institute of Management Studies (VJIMS), established in 2009 in Kannur, Kerala, offers MBA and PGDM programs designed to prepare students for the corporate wo

INR 3.5 - 4.5 Lakhs (Total)

INR 5 - 7 LPA (Expected)

INR 10 - 12 LPA

INR 5.5 - 6.5 LPA

Financial Management

Top Recruiters: Federal Bank · Muthoot Finance · HDFC Bank · Axis Bank · ICICI Bank

Total Fees₹4.5LFull Program

Rank #159

Viswadeepthi College Management

Angamaly, Kerala

AICTE approval expected/varies by program

CAT (check official notice)KMAT/CMAT (expected)GMAT for foreign/NRI candidates

Summary: Viswadeepthi College Management in Angamaly, Kerala is a private, non-IIM management institute offering MBA, PGDM, Executive MBA and other postgraduate management programm

official TBA

official TBA

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Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · ICICI Bank · Axis Bank · KPMG

Viswadeepthi College of Arts and Science Management

Angamaly, Kerala

Summary: Viswadeepthi College of Arts and Science Management, established in 2002 in Angamaly, Kerala, offers a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) program. This private ins

official TBA

official TBA

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Yeldo Mar Baselios College School of Management

Kothamangalam, Kerala

Summary: Yeldo Mar Baselios College School of Management (YMC SM), located in Kothamangalam, Kerala, offers an AICTE-approved MBA/PGDM program designed for aspiring business leader

₹6.2 L

INR 4.5 - 5.5 LPA (Expected)

INR 8 - 10 LPA

INR 4.0 - 5.0 LPA

Top Recruiters: Federal Bank · South Indian Bank · HDFC Bank · ICICI Bank · Nestle

Total Fees₹6.2LFull Program

Rank #162

Government College of Engineering Kannur Management

Tier 2 Government0

NAAC grade expected/under evaluation

CAT (expected)CMAT (possible)GMAT (for lateral/foreign applicants)

Summary: Government College of Engineering Kannur Management in Kochi, Kerala, is a government-run Tier 2 management campus offering a 2-year MBA, a 1-year Executive MBA and an exp

official TBA

official TBA

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Top Recruiters: TBA - expected public sector banks, IT firms, consulting firms

Toch Institute of Science and Technology Management

Tier 3 Private Est. 2012

AICTE approvedNAAC accredited (grade TBA)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Wipro · Reliance Retail · Asian Paints · ICICI Bank

Summary: Toch Institute of Science and Technology Management in Kochi, Kerala is a private, non-IIM management school established in 2012 offering MBA (2-year), PGDM (2-year) and E

official TBA

official TBA

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Devaswom Board College Management

CAT (expected accepted)CMAT (expected accepted)GMAT (for foreign/NRI candidates)

Summary: Devaswom Board College Management in Kochi, Kerala is a private, non-IIM Tier 3 business school offering 2-year MBA and PGDM programmes and a 1-year Executive MBA for work

official TBA

official TBA

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Mar Athanasius Business School

Summary: Mar Athanasius Business School in Kochi, Kerala, is a private, non-IIM Tier 2 management college offering a full-time MBA (and PGDM if offered) with core specialisations i

official TBA

official TBA

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Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · Wipro · ICICI Bank · Axis Bank

De Paul Institute of Science and Technology Management

CAT (verify with official admission notice)KMAT / CMAT / MAT (verify with official admission notice)GMAT (for international applicants) - verify

Summary: De Paul Institute of Science and Technology Management in Kochi, Kerala is a private, non-IIM Tier 3 school offering a 2-year MBA and possible executive/part-time MBA opti

official TBA

official TBA

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Government Engineering College Thrissur Management

Tier 2 Government Est. 1957

NAAC (expected or TBA)AICTE approval for management programs (expected)

approx. 25 acres

Summary: Government Engineering College Thrissur Management offers a 2-year MBA for working and fresh graduates in Thrissur, Kerala; the institute was established in 1957, runs man

official TBA

official TBA

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CAT (expected)KMAT/CMAT (expected/local state exam/TBA)GMAT (for select rounds/TBA)

Top Recruiters: TCS · Infosys · Hindustan Unilever · Marico · Federal Bank

SNGIST North Paravur Management

CAT (check official shortlists)CMATKMAT/State-level tests (Kerala state tests)GMAT (for select candidates)

Summary: SNGIST North Paravur Management in Kochi, Kerala is a private, non-IIM Tier 3 institute offering 2-year MBA/PGDM and an expected 1-year Executive MBA for the 2026-27 cycle

official TBA

official TBA

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Ilahia College of Engineering and Technology Management

CAT (verify with official 2026 admission notice)KMAT / CMAT (expected - verify official 2026 admission notice)GMAT (for foreign/NRI applicants - verify)

Summary: Ilahia College of Engineering and Technology Management in Kochi, Kerala offers management programmes focused on career-ready skills; for the 2026-27 MBA cycle its exact f

official TBA

official TBA

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Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode executive

Tier 2 Private Est. 1996

Top Recruiters: Accenture · Tata Consultancy Services · Microsoft · Amazon · HDFC Bank

AACSBAMBA

35 acres (main campus)

Summary: Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode executive offers one-year and longer executive management programmes focused on mid-to-senior professionals. Established in 1996 a

official TBA

official TBA

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Sahrdaya College of Engineering Management

AICTE (if management programme approved) - official TBANAAC accreditation status: official TBA

CAT (expected acceptance TBA)KMAT/CMAT/MAT (expected acceptance TBA)GMAT (for foreign/NRI applicants, official TBA)

Summary: Sahrdaya College of Engineering Management in Kochi, Kerala, offers a 2-year AICTE-aligned MBA and related management programmes; exact 2026 fees, accreditation and placem

official TBA

official TBA

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Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) · Infosys · Wipro · ICICI Bank · HDFC Bank

St Albert's College Department of Management

NAAC (expected/verify)AICTE approval (if PGDM)

CAT (expected)KMAT (Kerala Management Aptitude Test) (expected)CMAT (possible)

Summary: St Albert's College Department of Management in Kochi, Kerala offers management programmes including a 2-year MBA, 2-year PGDM and a 1-year Executive MBA for the 2026-27 c

official TBA

official TBA

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Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · HDFC Bank · KPMG (local offices) · Axis Bank

Jain University Kochi Management

Tier 2 University0

CATCMATMATGMAT (for foreign/NRI applicants)

Summary: Jain University Kochi Management in Kochi, Kerala offers MBA, Executive MBA, PGDM and a 1-year Masters in Management (MiM) for the 2026–27 cycle; exact fees and placement

official TBA

official TBA

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Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) · Wipro · Infosys · Amazon · HDFC Bank

TKM College of Engineering Management

CAT (expected acceptance TBA)CMAT (expected acceptance TBA)GMAT (for foreign/NRI applicants)

Summary: TKM College of Engineering Management in Kochi, Kerala is a private, non‑IIM Tier 2 school offering MBA, PGDM and a 1‑year Executive MBA for the 2026–2027 cycle; key admis

official TBA

official TBA

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Vimal Jyothi Engineering College Management

AICTE approval (expected for management programmes)NAAC accreditation (verify latest grade)

Summary: Vimal Jyothi Engineering College Management in Kochi, Kerala, is a private, non-IIM institution established in 2002 offering a 2-year MBA and possible executive/PGDM optio

official TBA; expected ₹3.5-5.0 lakh for 2-year MBA total fees (latest-public range)

official TBA; latest-public average ₹4-6 LPA range (2025-26 placements expected range)

₹8-12 LPA

₹4-5 LPA

CAT (verify if accepted)KMAT/CMAT (Kerala/ national exams — verify official acceptance)MAT (verify official acceptance)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) · Infosys · Wipro · ICICI Bank · Federal Bank

Muthoot Institute of Technology and Science Management

NAAC (expected TBA)NBA (expected TBA)

Summary: Muthoot Institute of Technology and Science Management is a private, Tier 2 management institute in Kochi, Kerala offering 2-year MBA/PGDM programmes and 1-year Executive

official TBA; expected latest-public range ₹6-10 lakh for a 2-year MBA programme

official TBA; expected latest-public range ₹6-9 LPA (2025-26 placement cycle)

₹12-20 LPA

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CAT (verify official list TBA)CMAT (verify official list TBA)GMAT (as applicable for foreign/NRI applicants)MAT (possible; verify official 2026-27 intake notice)

Top Recruiters: Infosys · Tata Consultancy Services · ICICI Bank · Axis Bank · Aditya Birla Group

KMEA Engineering College Management

AICTE approval (expected)NBA (department-level possible)

Summary: KMEA Engineering College Management in Kochi, Kerala, is a private, non-IIM institution offering a 2-year MBA and related management programmes for the 2026-2027 cycle. **

official TBA; expected total fees ₹4-6 lakh range for 2-year MBA (latest-public range)

official TBA; latest-public average package expected ₹4-7 LPA range (2025-2026 placement cycle)

₹8-12 LPA

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KMAT (state-level)CMAT (expected)CAT - not typical; verify official notice

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · Wipro · Reliance · HDFC Bank

LBS Institute of Technology for Women Management

Tier 2 Private Est. 2009

NAAC A

CAT (verify acceptance)CMATKMAT (Kerala Management Admission Test)MAT

Summary: LBS Institute of Technology for Women Management in Kochi, Kerala, is a private, women-only business school established in 2009 offering MBA and management diploma options

official TBA

official TBA

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Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Wipro · Amazon · KPMG · ICICI Bank

St Joseph's College of Engineering and Technology Palai Management

Pala, Kerala

NAAC (expected/verify)AICTE approval (for technical/management courses) - verify

CAT (verify)CMAT (verify)KMAT / State entrance (Kerala) - verifyGMAT (for foreign/NRI applicants) - verify

Summary: St Joseph's College of Engineering and Technology Palai Management offers a 2-year full-time MBA and an expected 1-year Executive MBA option; fees and placement details fo

official TBA

official TBA

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Top Recruiters: TCS (verify) · Cognizant (verify) · Wipro (verify) · Infosys (verify)

Mount Zion College of Engineering Management

CAT (expected acceptance for 2-year MBA shortlisting)CMAT (possible acceptance by private colleges)KMAT/State-level management tests (expected)

Summary: Mount Zion College of Engineering Management in Kochi, Kerala, is a private Tier 2 institution offering MBA, PGDM, Executive MBA and MiM programmes for the 2026-2027 cycle

official TBA

official TBA

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Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · HDFC Bank · ICICI Bank · Axis Bank

Sree Narayana College Management Studies

Tier 4 Private0

NAAC (status TBA)AICTE approval (if applicable, TBA)

CMAT (expected)KMAT (state-level, expected)CAT (if accepted for specific years TBA)

Summary: Sree Narayana College Management Studies in Kochi, Kerala, is a private, non‑IIM institution offering management programmes including a 2‑year MBA, a 2‑year PGDM and a par

official TBA

official TBA

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Top Recruiters: TBA - local recruiters include Kerala-based banks, FMCG distributors, logistics firms

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham School of Business Amritapuri

Amritapuri, Kerala

Tier 1 Private Est. 2003

NAAC 'A+' (Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham overall accreditation historically)AICTE approval (program-level approval where applicable)

Amritapuri campus within Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham complex; campus size not publicly confirmed

Summary: Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham School of Business Amritapuri is a private, university-affiliated management school located in Amritapuri, Kerala, established in 2003. For the

official TBA; latest-public total fee range ₹9-11 lakh (approx.) for the 2-year MBA reported historically

official TBA; latest-public average package reported in the ₹6-8 LPA range historically

₹12-16 LPA

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Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · Wipro · HDFC Bank · ICICI Bank

Bharat Mata College Department of Management

NAAC (grade expected TBA)

Summary: Bharat Mata College Department of Management in Kochi (Kerala) is a private, non-IIM Tier 3 management school offering 2-year MBA, PGDM (if offered), 1-year Executive MBA

official TBA; expected total fees ₹4-7 lakh range for 2-year MBA (latest-public range)

official TBA; latest-public average package expected ₹4-6 LPA range (2025-26 placement cycle)

₹8-12 LPA

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CAT (if adopted)CMATKMATMATGMAT (for NRI)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · Wipro · Amazon (campus roles) · Asian Paints

SNGCE School of Management

CAT (expected accepted)CMAT (expected accepted)KMAT/State exams (expected accepted)GMAT (for NRI/foreign applications)

Summary: SNGCE School of Management in Kochi, Kerala is a private Tier 2 management school offering 2-year MBA and PGDM programmes and a 1-year Executive MBA for working profession

official TBA

official TBA

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Musaliar College of Engineering and Technology Management

AICTE approved (management programmes) - expected TBANAAC accreditation - official TBA

CAT (subject to programme)CMAT (subject to programme)KMAT/State-level tests (Kerala) - expected TBAGMAT for international/NRI applicants - expected TBA

Summary: Musaliar College of Engineering and Technology Management in Kochi, Kerala, runs management programmes including a 2-year MBA and expected 1-year Executive MBA/PGDM and 2-

official TBA

official TBA

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Top Recruiters: TBA - major Kerala recruiters and regional firms (verify official 2025-26 placement report)

Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology Management

AICTE approval expected (verify)NAAC accreditation status TBA

CAT (verify acceptance)KMAT/CMAT (state/private acceptance varies)GMAT for NRI/foreign applicants (possible)

Summary: Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology Management in Kochi, Kerala, runs a 2-year MBA/PGDM intended for working professionals and fresh graduates; the institut

official TBA

official TBA

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Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · Wipro · Cognizant · HDFC Bank

Nehru College of Management Pampady

Pampady, Kerala

AICTE approvedNAAC accredited (grade TBA)

6 acres (college campus block) - latest-public range

Summary: Nehru College of Management Pampady is a private management school in Pampady, Kerala, established in 2004. It offers 2-year MBA and PGDM programmes and a part-time Execut

official TBA; expected ₹2.4-3.0 lakh per year total for PGDM/MBA

official TBA; latest-public range ₹3.5-5.5 LPA (2025-26 report expected range)

₹6-9 LPA

₹4.0 LPA

KMATCAT (state-level acceptance varies)CMAT

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Venue Retailers / Retail chains · Local banks and NBFCs · IT services SMEs · FMCG regional sales teams

Yuvakshetra Institute of Management Studies

AICTE approval (if applicable)NAAC grade expected TBA

Summary: Yuvakshetra Institute of Management Studies in Kochi, Kerala, is a private Tier 2 management college offering 2-year MBA/PGDM programmes and expected Executive MBA options

official TBA; expected total fee range ₹4.5-6.5 lakh for 2-year MBA (latest-public range)

official TBA; latest-public average package expected ₹4-6 LPA range (2025-26 placements)

₹8-12 LPA

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CAT (selective)CMATKMATKMAT/State entrance or institution-level testGMAT (for NRIs)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Federal Bank · KPMG · Deloitte · Axis Bank

College of Engineering Perumon Management

Kollam, Kerala

AICTE approval (if applicable)NAAC: official TBA

CAT (expected acceptance TBA)KMAT/CMAT (expected acceptance TBA)GMAT (for exec/foreign candidates)

Summary: College of Engineering Perumon Management (2026) is a private, Tier 2 management school in Kollam, Kerala offering a 2-year MBA, 1-year Executive MBA and a 2-year PGDM wit

official TBA

official TBA

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Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · KPMG · ICICI Bank · Axis Bank

Kuriakose Elias College Management

CAT (expected acceptance TBA)CMAT (expected acceptance TBA)KMAT/State tests (expected)

Summary: Kuriakose Elias College Management in Kochi, Kerala, is a private Tier 3 business school offering MBA, PGDM, Executive MBA (1-year) and a Masters in Management (MiM) as of

official TBA

official TBA

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Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · HDFC Bank · ICICI Bank · Amazon (campus roles)

MES Institute of Management

Tier 2 Private Est. 1998

AICTE approval (check latest status)NAAC accreditation (grade TBA)

6 acres (campus size published as college campus in Kochi)

Summary: MES Institute of Management, Kochi (est. 1998) is a private, Tier 2 non-IIM business school offering a 2-year MBA with common specialisations in Finance, Marketing, HR, Op

official TBA; expected total fees ₹6-8 lakh range for the 2-year MBA

official TBA; latest-public average package expected ₹5-7 LPA range (2025-26 report)

₹9-12 LPA

₹4.5-6 LPA

CAT (preferred by some Kerala private B-schools - official TBA)KMAT (Kerala Management Aptitude Test)CMATMATGMAT (for foreign/NRI candidates)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · Wipro · HCL Technologies · Amazon (campus roles)

NSS College Management Studies

Tier 4 Private0

CAT (verify acceptance)CMAT (verify acceptance)KMAT (Kerala/State exam)

Summary: NSS College Management Studies in Kochi, Kerala, is a private, non-IIM institution offering 2-year MBA and possibly PGDM programmes with specialisations in Finance, Market

official TBA

official TBA

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University College of Engineering Kariavattom Management

Tier 2 University0

NAAC Grade: TBAAICTE approval: TBA

CAT (expected)KMAT (Kerala Management Aptitude Test - expected)CMAT (possible)

Summary: University College of Engineering Kariavattom Management in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala offers management programmes including a 2-year MBA and Executive MBA; for the 2026-

official TBA

official TBA

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Top Recruiters: TCS · Infosys · Wipro · KPMG · Deloitte

St Teresa's College Department of Management

NAAC (college-level accreditation likely)

urban campus within St Teresa's College Kochi campus (area not publicly confirmed)

Summary: St Teresa's College Department of Management in Kochi (Kerala) runs a two-year MBA/PGDM-equivalent programme and some part-time/Executive options; for the 2026 admission c

official TBA; expected total fees in the ₹3-6 lakh range for the full programme

official TBA; historical/expected average ₹4-7 LPA range for 2025-26 cycle

₹8-12 LPA

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CMAT (expected)KMAT (Kerala state test - expected)CAT (verify for specific rounds)

Top Recruiters: Kerala-based recruiters such as Federal Bank · Catholic institutions and NGOs · local SMEs and FMCG distributors · Hospitality chains in Kochi

Stgits Institute of Management

CAT (verify official acceptance TBA)KMAT / CMAT (verify official acceptance TBA)GMAT (for foreign/NRI applicants, verify TBA)

Summary: Stgits Institute of Management in Kochi, Kerala is a private, non-IIM Tier 2 business school offering a 2-year MBA and an expected Executive MBA/PGDM for the 2026-2027 cyc

official TBA

official TBA

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St Joseph's Business School Kerala

Tier 2 Private Est. 2009

NAAC (expected/registered)

around 3-5 acres (not publicly confirmed)

Summary: St Joseph's Business School Kerala is a private, Tier 2 management college in Kochi established in 2009, offering 2-year MBA/PGDM and Executive MBA programmes. For the 202

official TBA - expected total fees ₹6-9 lakh range for 2-year MBA

official TBA - latest-public average package expected ₹5-8 LPA range

₹10-18 LPA

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CATCMATKMATMATGMAT (for select programmes)

Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · Amazon (operations/entry roles) · Cognizant · HDFC Bank

St Thomas College Pala Management Studies

NAAC (expected or verified TBA)

CAT (verify official acceptance TBA)KMAT/CMAT/MAT (verify official acceptance TBA)GMAT (for NRI/foreign applicants, verify TBA)

Summary: St Thomas College Pala Management Studies in Kochi, Kerala is a private, non-IIM Tier 3 institution offering 2-year management programmes (MBA / MMS / PGDM options dependi

official TBA

official TBA

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Top Recruiters: TCS (verify) · Infosys (verify) · Kerala-based recruiters like Federal Bank (verify) · Local SMEs and FMCG distributors (verify)

LBS Centre for Science and Technology Management

NAAC Grade: official TBA

CAT (if accepted) - official confirmation TBACMAT - official confirmation TBAKMAT / State-level exams - official confirmation TBAGMAT (for select candidates) - official confirmation TBA

Summary: LBS Centre for Science and Technology Management in Kochi, Kerala, offers a 2-year full-time MBA/PGDM and select executive MBA programmes; fees and final placement statist

official TBA

official TBA

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Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · Wipro · Cochin Shipyard (regional recruiter) · Federal Bank

Mohandas College of Engineering Management

CAT (expected acceptance TBA)CMAT (expected acceptance TBA)GMAT (for NRI/foreign applicants, expected TBA)

Summary: Mohandas College of Engineering Management in Kochi, Kerala, is a private Tier 2 non-IIM business school offering a two-year MBA/PGDM, a one-year Executive MBA (PGPEx) and

official TBA

official TBA

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Top Recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services · Infosys · HDFC Bank · ICICI Bank · Amazon

Nehru College of Management Thrissur

Tier 3 Private Est. 2000

AICTE approval (verify latest status)Kerala State Higher Education recognition (verify)

small campus within Thrissur city limits; campus area not publicly confirmed

Summary: Nehru College of Management Thrissur is a private management college in Thrissur, Kerala, established in 2000, offering a 2-year MBA with core specialisations in Finance,

official TBA; expected total fees ₹3.5-4.5 lakh for 2-year MBA

latest-public average package expected ₹4-6 LPA (2025-26 range)

₹7-10 LPA

₹4-5 LPA

KMAT (Kerala Management Aptitude Test) - commonly accepted by Kerala private collegesCAT (verify acceptance with college)CMAT (verify acceptance with college)Management entrance test scores and college-level entrance

Top Recruiters: TBA; local recruiters include Kerala-based SMEs, retail chains, banks, and IT service firms

Lourdes Matha College Management Studies

Tier 4 Private0

NAAC (expected/varies)

Summary: Lourdes Matha College Management Studies in Kochi, Kerala offers 2-year MBA and PGDM programmes and a part-time Executive MBA; for the 2026-2027 cycle the official fees ar

official fees TBA; expected total fees ₹2.0-4.0 lakh range for the 2-year MBA/PGDM programme

official 2025-2026 placement report TBA; expected average package ₹3.0-5.5 LPA range

₹6-10 LPA

₹3.0-4.5 LPA

CAT (verify official acceptance)KMAT (Kerala Management Aptitude Test) - expectedCMAT (NTA) - expected