TKM Institute of Management Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
Highest Pkg
16.4 LPA
Institute Type
Private (Unaided, Standalone)
Total Courses
1 Courses
TKM Institute of Management - Overview
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About TKM Institute of Management
TKM Institute of Management (TIM) is a standalone, private, unaided B-school located at Musaliar Hills, Karuvelil, Ezhukone, roughly 25 kilometres from Kollam city in Kerala. Established in 1995 by the TKM College Trust under the legacy of founder Thangal Kunju Musaliar, TIM has been running a fully residential, two-year full-time MBA programme for close to three decades. The institute is affiliated to the University of Kerala, approved by AICTE, re-accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) for three consecutive cycles, and holds NAAC accreditation, reflecting sustained institutional quality across governance, teaching and outcomes.
Explore the comprehensive list of courses offered by TKM Institute of Management, including detailed fee structures, specializations, and eligibility criteria:
TKM Institute of Management Courses
1 CoursesMinimum 50% marks in Part III for BA/BSc/BCom graduates, or 50% aggregate for other graduates; relaxed norms for OBC/SC/ST as per University of Kerala; valid CAT/CMAT/KMAT (Kerala) score
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| MBA 5 specializations | ₹ 5.70L - 5.70L Check Fee Details | Minimum 50% marks in Part III for BA/BSc/BCom graduates, or 50% aggregate for other graduates; relaxed norms for OBC/SC/ST as per University of Kerala; valid CAT/CMAT/KMAT (Kerala) score |
TKM Institute of Management Admissions
Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.
Required Entrance Exams
CAT / CMAT / KMAT (Kerala)
Important Notice
OBC/SC/ST candidates must attach Caste Certificate. Institute also conducts a separate Merit & Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Examination ahead of the main admission cycle.
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Placement Statistics
Verified campus placements records for TKM Institute of Management
💡 Placement Highlights & Details (2024-25)
Per data submitted to NIRF: 48 of 50 graduating students placed in the 2024-25 batch, median salary Rs. 5.3 Lakhs. Highest package as per institutional communication: Rs. 16.4 LPA.
Year-on-Year Placement Trend Comparison
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Highest Package Growth (LPA)
Top Recruiting Partners
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Re-accredited (3 consecutive cycles) - MBA programme
NBA (2025)
Accredited
NAAC (2025)
Participant - Management category
NIRF (2026)
Complete Rankings Report
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| Publishing Agency | Ranking / Rating |
|---|---|
NBA (2025) | Re-accredited (3 consecutive cycles) - MBA programme |
NAAC (2025) | Accredited |
NIRF (2026) | Participant - Management category |
KIRF (2026) | Participant - Kerala Institutional Ranking Framework |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Institutional merit scholarship examination conducted by TKMIM ahead of each year's MBA admission cycle.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
TIM Merit Scholarship Institutional merit scholarship examination conducted by TKMIM ahead of each year's MBA admission cycle. | Candidates admitted to the full-time MBA programme; selection via 70% weightage to scholarship exam + 30% weightage to degree marks | Rs. 1,00,000 (2 candidates); Rs. 50,000 (3 candidates); Rs. 30,000 (5 candidates) |
TIM Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Institutional need-based scholarship examination conducted alongside the Merit Scholarship exam each year, total scholarship pool approx. Rs. 10,00,000 across both categories. | Candidates admitted to the full-time MBA programme with demonstrated financial need; merit assessed as above plus submission of financial documents | Rs. 1,00,000 (2 candidates); Rs. 50,000 (3 candidates); Rs. 30,000 (5 candidates) |
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) - Post-Matric / Merit-cum-Means Scholarships Central and Kerala state government scholarship schemes available to eligible MBA students via the National Scholarship Portal. | SC/ST/OBC/Minority/EWS students with family income below the notified threshold | Varies by scheme (tuition fee + maintenance allowance) |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
Central Library
Dedicated collection of management textbooks, case studies, journals and online databases supporting the MBA curriculum.
Conference Hall
Hosts guest lectures, MDPs, FDPs and the institute's annual research conference.
Hostel & Accommodation
Boys Hostel Fee Structure
| Room Type | Course | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Accommodation (Fully Residential MBA Programme) | Full-Time MBA | ₹NaN |
Girls Hostel Fee Structure
| Room Type | Course | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Accommodation (Fully Residential MBA Programme) | Full-Time MBA | ₹NaN |
* Fees are subject to change. Please contact the administration for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The MBA programme fee at TKM Institute of Management is approximately Rs. 5.7 Lakhs across 4 semesters for the complete two-year programme, in addition to a Rs. 500 online application fee.
Candidates must have a valid CAT, CMAT, or KMAT (Kerala) score and apply online with a Rs. 500 application fee. Selection is based on a composite score with 80% weightage to the entrance exam and 10% each to Group Discussion and Personal Interview conducted by the institute.
As per data submitted to NIRF, the 2024-25 batch saw 48 of 50 graduating students placed with a median salary of Rs. 5.3 Lakhs. The institute cites a highest package of around Rs. 16.4 LPA in recent placement seasons. Top recruiters include Nestle, ITC, Colgate-Palmolive, Amazon, Deloitte, KPMG and Axis Bank.
Yes. The MBA programme has been re-accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) for three consecutive cycles, and the institute holds NAAC accreditation. It is also affiliated to the University of Kerala and approved by AICTE.
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TKM Institute of Management, Kollam - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Established | 1995 |
| Ownership | Private (Unaided, Standalone B-School) |
| Affiliation | University of Kerala |
| Approvals | AICTE, NBA (re-accredited), NAAC |
| Programme Offered | Full-Time MBA (Dual Specialisation) |
| Approved Intake | 120 seats/year |
| Location | Musaliar Hills, Karuvelil, Kollam, Kerala |
TIM offers a single flagship two-year full-time MBA programme with a dual-specialisation structure, letting students combine functional expertise across Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Operations, and Logistics & Supply Chain Management. The institute's approved annual intake stands at 120 seats as per its latest institutional filings, and the campus follows a residential model that keeps students engaged in academic, cultural and industry-facing activities through the two-year cycle. Full branch-agnostic, semester-wise MBA fee details are published by the institute each admission cycle.
Admission to the MBA programme is through a national or state-level management aptitude test - CAT, CMAT or KMAT (Kerala) - followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds conducted by the institute. Prospective applicants typically also review the institute's own Merit and Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Examination before finalising their admission plan, since it offers a meaningful reduction in the overall cost of the MBA for high-performing and financially deserving candidates.
On the career front, TIM runs a dedicated Corporate Relation Cell that organises placement drives, internships, and industry interactions throughout the two-year programme. Historical placement figures reported to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) show a steady rise in median salary over recent batches, and the institute's own communication cites a highest package around Rs. 16.4 LPA in recent placement seasons; complete year-wise numbers are available on the placements and career outcomes page.
Campus facilities include a central library, dedicated computer centre, language lab, conference and seminar halls, hostel/residential accommodation, and a business incubation centre supporting student entrepreneurship, with a fuller breakdown on the campus facilities page. The institute also participates in the Kerala Institutional Ranking Framework (KIRF) in addition to NIRF, with current standing tracked on the rankings and accreditation page. Taken together, TIM's three-decade legacy, University of Kerala affiliation, NBA/NAAC accreditation, and steadily improving placement trend make it one of the recognised standalone MBA institutes in Kerala's Kollam region.
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