SCMS Cochin School of Business Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
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SCMS Cochin School of Business - Overview
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About SCMS Cochin School of Business
SCMS Cochin School of Business is a private B-school at Prathap Nagar, Muttom, Alwaye, on the outskirts of Kochi, Kerala. Most third-party sources date the institute's own founding to 1992, part of the wider SCMS Group whose roots trace back to 1976. SCMS Cochin's flagship two-year, full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) is AICTE-approved with an annual intake of 120 students, accredited by the NBA, and recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) as equivalent to an MBA degree; the programme also carries global accreditation from ACBSP, USA. SCMS Cochin also runs a Fellow Programme in Management (FPM), an AICTE-approved doctoral research programme with 20 seats.
Explore the comprehensive list of courses offered by SCMS Cochin School of Business, including detailed fee structures, specializations, and eligibility criteria:
SCMS Cochin School of Business Courses
2 CoursesPost Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
Graduation (any discipline) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognised university; final-year students may apply if they expect to meet the requisite marks. Valid score in ATMA, CAT, CMAT, KMAT (Kerala), MAT or XAT, plus a valid Group Discussion / Personal Interview score.
Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)
Postgraduate degree or equivalent in Engineering & Technology / Management / Economics / Social Science / Biological Science / Pure Science / Commerce / Humanities with a minimum CGPA of 6.0 on a 10-point scale or 60% marks (5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NC/Differently Abled candidates); professional qualifications of C.A., ICWA or C.S. with 50% aggregate marks are also considered. Selection is based on academic qualifications, the tentative research proposal (an approx. 5,000-word abstract submitted with the application), a presentation before the Selection Committee, and a Personal Interview.
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) 1 specialization | ₹ 3.98L - 7.95L | Graduation (any discipline) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognised university; final-year students may apply if they expect to meet the requisite marks. Valid score in ATMA, CAT, CMAT, KMAT (Kerala), MAT or XAT, plus a valid Group Discussion / Personal Interview score. |
Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) 1 specialization | ₹ 1L - 1.37L | Postgraduate degree or equivalent in Engineering & Technology / Management / Economics / Social Science / Biological Science / Pure Science / Commerce / Humanities with a minimum CGPA of 6.0 on a 10-point scale or 60% marks (5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NC/Differently Abled candidates); professional qualifications of C.A., ICWA or C.S. with 50% aggregate marks are also considered. Selection is based on academic qualifications, the tentative research proposal (an approx. 5,000-word abstract submitted with the application), a presentation before the Selection Committee, and a Personal Interview. |
SCMS Cochin School of Business Admissions
Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.
Required Entrance Exams
ATMA / CAT / CMAT / KMAT (Kerala) / MAT / XAT, accepted for the PGDM programme
Required Entrance Exams
Institute-level selection (tentative research proposal, presentation and Personal Interview) for the FPM doctoral programme
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Placement Statistics
Verified campus placements records for SCMS Cochin School of Business
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Reported figures conflict sharply across sources and years: SCMS's own historical MBA programme was ranked #50 in NIRF 2016 and in the 76-100 band in NIRF 2017; MBAUniverse states SCMS Cochin's 'NIRF Ranking 2024 is not announced'; one Careers360-linked listing cites '#79 in India by NIRF', another cites '#41 amongst institutions in Management by NIRF', and a third source claims a 'top-75' 2025 placement. Given this scale of disagreement, any specific current NIRF rank for SCMS Cochin School of Business should be verified directly at nirfindia.org before being published as fact.
NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework), Management category
Reported figures vary by source and year: #47 in India / #17 in South India (Business Today B-School Survey 2024, per one third-party aggregator); #71-73 in Management (per MBAUniverse); #70 (per Shiksha, 2023); #73 in Management (per a separate third-party listing).
Business Today
#66-73 (varies by year/source); MBAUniverse.com Grade A+
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| Publishing Agency | Ranking / Rating |
|---|---|
NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework), Management category | Reported figures conflict sharply across sources and years: SCMS's own historical MBA programme was ranked #50 in NIRF 2016 and in the 76-100 band in NIRF 2017; MBAUniverse states SCMS Cochin's 'NIRF Ranking 2024 is not announced'; one Careers360-linked listing cites '#79 in India by NIRF', another cites '#41 amongst institutions in Management by NIRF', and a third source claims a 'top-75' 2025 placement. Given this scale of disagreement, any specific current NIRF rank for SCMS Cochin School of Business should be verified directly at nirfindia.org before being published as fact. |
Business Today | Reported figures vary by source and year: #47 in India / #17 in South India (Business Today B-School Survey 2024, per one third-party aggregator); #71-73 in Management (per MBAUniverse); #70 (per Shiksha, 2023); #73 in Management (per a separate third-party listing). |
MBAUniverse.com B-School Ranking | #66-73 (varies by year/source); MBAUniverse.com Grade A+ |
Outlook-ICARE | #36 in the 'MBA (Private)' category (2024 ranking) |
Times B-School Survey | #91 under the Management category (2023 ranking, per Shiksha) |
Careers360 | Careers360 Rank #52 (2026 listing), with a Careers360 user rating of 3.9/5 based on 10 reviews |
SCMS Cochin's own official website | The official Overview page states SCMS Cochin is 'Ranked as No. 1 B-School in Kerala' and among the 'Top 50 at national level'; this is a self-reported institutional claim rather than a citation to a specific named ranking agency/year, and should be read alongside the more granular third-party rankings above. |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Information regarding scholarships and financial aid opportunities provided by the institute.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
Merit-Based Scholarship (PGDM, 2026-28 batch) | Candidates with above 90 percentile in MAT, above 80 percentile in CAT, or above 90% aggregate in graduation; a lower tier applies to 80-90 percentile MAT / 70-80 percentile CAT / 80-90% aggregate graduation scores. Available to applicants with at least 60% marks in their qualifying degree, per the official Admissions page. | Rs 1,00,000 for the higher tier; Rs 50,000 for the lower tier |
Work Experience-Based Scholarship | Candidates applying to the PGDM full-time programme with more than two years of relevant work experience in reputed companies, per the official Admissions page. | Up to a maximum of 40% of tuition fees, scaled to the candidate's profile |
Other State Scholarship | Candidates from states other than Kerala applying to the PGDM full-time programme (2026-28) with 60% marks in their qualifying degree, per the official Admissions page. | Rs 1,00,000 |
FPM Tutorship / Assistantship and Fellowship | FPM candidates with relevant academic or professional experience may apply for a Tutorship/Assistantship role; full-time scholars become eligible for fellowship support after successfully completing coursework, per the official FPM programme page. | Rs 15,000/month (Tutorship/Assistantship); Rs 20,000/month (full-time fellowship, for up to two years or until thesis submission, whichever is earlier) |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
Central Library
A fully air-conditioned library with a total carpet area of around 7,570 sq. ft. and a reading space of 6,532 sq. ft. spread across two floors, protected with fire-safety measures and CCTV security. The library is registered as an NDLI Club Member under the National Digital Library of India, per the official Hostel/Classrooms pages.
Classrooms
Ten classrooms in the main building, each equipped with smart boards, smart TVs, LAN-connected desktop computers, whiteboards and a sound system; the entire building is Wi-Fi enabled and all classrooms are connected to the central server for digital learning platforms, per the official Classrooms page.
Ladies' and Men's Hostels
Separate hostel accommodation for men (two hostels near campus, combined capacity 246) and women (Ladies' Hostel, capacity 304, with both AC and non-AC rooms), each managed by a dedicated administration team with wardens and 24/7 security, round-the-clock Wi-Fi, recreational areas with indoor games and TV, and tie-ups with local hospitals for healthcare assistance, per the official Hostel page.
Seminar Hall, Canteen and Computer Lab
Dedicated Seminar Hall, Canteen and Computer Lab facilities are listed under the official website's Infrastructure section (alongside Classrooms, Hostel, Health and Fitness, Library and Sports), though detailed capacity figures for these specific facilities were not available on indexed official pages at the time of writing and should be confirmed directly with the institute.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SCMS Cochin offers a two-year, full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) with dual specialisation (120 seats), and a Fellow Programme in Management (FPM), a full-time/part-time doctoral research programme (20 seats), per the official Admissions page.
Per the official Admissions 2026-28 page, PGDM tuition is Rs 1,32,500 per trimester across 6 trimesters, totalling Rs 7,95,000 for the two-year programme; hostel and mess charges together add roughly Rs 8,600 per month for students who opt for hostel accommodation.
A graduation degree (any discipline) with a minimum 50% aggregate, plus a valid score in ATMA, CAT, CMAT, KMAT (Kerala), MAT or XAT, followed by a Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
Yes - merit-based scholarships of Rs 50,000-1,00,000 (based on CAT/MAT percentile or graduation marks), a work-experience-based scholarship of up to 40% of tuition fee for candidates with 2+ years of relevant experience, and a Rs 1,00,000 'Other State' scholarship for applicants from outside Kerala, per the official Admissions page.
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)
SCMS Cochin School of Business: Overview
The PGDM curriculum, restructured in 2023 around a KSA (Knowledge, Skills, Attitude) model, is designed to build 21st-century management skills for a VUCA world, with flexible elective options across Marketing, Finance, Systems & Operations Management, Human Resources, Digital Transformations & Analytics and General Management. A distinguishing feature is the institute's 'Two Degrees in Three Years' partnership with Northern Kentucky University, USA, under which PGDM graduates can complete an AACSB-accredited MBA at a subsidised fee.
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