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SCMS Cochin School of Business Admissions 2026 Eligibility, Admission Process & Important Dates

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Institute Type

Private

Accredited

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Total Courses

2 Courses

Approved Curriculum

PGDM admission at SCMS Cochin is entrance-based: candidates apply online via admissions.scms.edu.in, submit a valid ATMA/CAT/CMAT/KMAT(Kerala)/MAT/XAT score, and attend a Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) at the campus, where original documents are verified. Final selection rests on academic scores and GD/PI performance, with merit stated as the sole criterion. FPM admission follows a separate process: candidates submit an online application with an approx. 5,000-word tentative research proposal, and shortlisted candidates present before the Selection Committee and attend a Personal Interview; admission depends on seat availability and faculty expertise in the chosen research area.

SCMS Cochin School of Business Admissions

Admission Process Overview

Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.

Required Entrance Exams

Institute-level selection (tentative research proposalpresentationPersonal Interview) for the FPM doctoral programme

Eligibility Criteria

Postgraduate degree or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 6.0/10 or 60% marks (5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NC/PwD candidates); C.A./ICWA/C.S. professionals with 50% aggregate also eligible.

Admission Process

Apply online, uploading all relevant certificates/testimonials and an approx. 5,000-word abstract outlining the tentative research proposal. Shortlisted candidates are informed of the schedule for a presentation and Personal Interview before the Selection Committee at SCMS Cochin; admission is subject to seat availability, faculty expertise in the chosen specialisation and Institute Assistantship provisions.

Required Entrance Exams

📝ATMA 📝CAT 📝CMATKMAT (Kerala)📝MAT 📝XATaccepted for the PGDM programme

Eligibility Criteria

Graduation (any discipline) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognised university; final-year students may apply if they expect to score the requisite marks. No age restriction is stated on the official Admissions page.

Admission Process

Apply online via admissions.scms.edu.in, submit a valid entrance-exam score, and attend a Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) at the SCMS Cochin campus, where original documents are verified. Final selection is based on academic scores and GD/PI performance; merit is stated to be the only criterion for admission.