School of Management Studies (SMS), Cochin University of Science & Technology (CUSAT)

Kochi, KeralaEst. 1964

NIRF Rank #82
AICTE
NAAC A+
UGC

School of Management Studies (SMS), Cochin University of Science and Technology, is one of India’s oldest and most prestigious business schools. Established in 1964 and later integrated into CUSAT in 1971, SMS has a rich legacy of over 50 years. Known for its distinguished faculty, dynamic student body, and strong alumni network, the school has produced numerous accomplished professionals. SMS continues to be a top choice for management education, offering quality programs at affordable fees along with scholarships for deserving students.

Avg placement: ₹6.5L
Flagship fee: ₹1.1L; MBA (Full-Time) · 2-yr residential
Top package: ₹12.6L; Highest CTC 2022
Programs: 4; Across all modes

SMS CUSAT admissions 2025: status not announced yet.

Application Closing Date

Not announced

Registration Date

6th February, 2025

Eligibility

Accepted exams

CAT

85%General

CMAT

No cutoff published

KMAT

No cutoff published

Note: Minimum 50% in graduation · Minimum 2 years of work experience

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Placements

MBA (Full-Time)

Flagship programme only · Class of 2022

Avg CTC

₹6.5L

Not published

Highest CTC

₹12.6L

Not published

Placed

95%

Not published

Placement trend · batch-wise

Avg CTC
Highest

Offers by sector

All programs combined

Finance & Banking

35%

Marketing

20%

Operations

15%

Human Resource

12%

IT & Technology

10%

Consulting

Smaller shareLarger share

Summer internships

Top recruiters

Official placement report 2022View official data

Programs & Fees

Avg CTC

₹6.5L

Not published

Avg. Tuition Fee

₹1.1L

Across 1 program

Placed

95%

Batch of 2022

MBA (Full-Time)
Flagship
Full-time2 yearsResidential
120
Seats
₹8.5L
Avg CTC 2024-26
₹1.1L
Tuition
MBA (Evening Regular / Part-Time)
Weekend3 years
30
Seats
—
No data
—
Not published
MBA (Executive)
Executive2 years
—
Seats
—
No data
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Not published

Program	Seats	Avg. Placement	Tution Fee
MBA (Full-Time)Flagship Full-time2 yearsResidential	120	₹8.5LAvg CTC 2024-26	₹1.1LTuition
MBA (Evening Regular / Part-Time) Weekend3 years	30	—No data	—Not published
MBA (Executive) Executive2 years	—	—No data	—Not published
International Dual Masters Programme in Management (IDMPM) Full-time2 yearsResidential	—	—No data	—Not published

Total cost of the MBA

Fee data 2024 · applyo.in

MBA (Full-Time) (Flagship)

₹1.1Lknown costs so far

Hostel, mess charges, personal & travel not published

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Avg package: ₹6.5L
Tuition fees: ₹1.1L
Monthly EMI: ₹1,686

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Industries

Tech / Engineering62.2%
Consulting13.1%
Analytics / Data6.6%
BFSI / Fintech4.9%
Healthcare / HCM3.2%
Sales / BD2.5%
Others7.4%

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Campus

What’s on campus

180-acre campus

Hostel optional · 14 hostel blocks

Getting there

Start
SMS CUSAT campus
Kochi
Airport
~13.1 km
Cochin International Airport
Railway
~8.3 km
Ernakulam Town North Railway Station
Nearest city
~15 km
Kochi

Living nearby

PGs and flats around SMS CUSAT, by distance from campus

Rings at 0.5 and 1 km. Dots show distance only, not direction.

1BUTTERFLY LADIES HOSTEL NEAR CUSAT0.3 km

2Iza Ladies Hostel0.3 km

3She stay ladies Hostel0.4 km

4Feroz Manakkadan Ladies Hostel0.5 km

5Royal Mens' Hostel0.7 km

6Elon Gents Hostel0.7 km

7Sarovar Men's Hostel0.8 km

8Jazz stay1 km

Admission

Application fee

₹1K

Apply at admissions.cusat.ac.in

Interview cities

Kochi

Step by step

01
Appear in qualifying exam (CAT / CMAT / KMAT / XAT / MAT; or DAT for Executive MBA)
02
Apply online through CUSAT admissions portal (admissions.cusat.ac.in)
03
Upload scores, academic marks, photo and pay application fee
04
Shortlisting based on exam score and academic performance

05
Document verification
06
Group Discussion (GD) conducted by SMS CUSAT
07
Personal Interview (PI) conducted by SMS CUSAT
08
Final merit list preparation and allotment

Selection

Group Discussion
Personal Interview

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What MBA programs does SMS CUSAT offer?

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SMS CUSAT offers Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Post Graduate Diploma In Management (PGDM)

What entrance exams are accepted?

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Candidates can apply using valid scores from CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, GMAT.

How many seats are available in the PGDM program?

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The program admits around 180 students per year.

What is the total fee for the full-time MBA program?

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The total fee for the full-time MBA is approximately ₹1.12 lakh.

What is the total fee for the PGDM program?

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The total fee for the PGDM program is approximately ₹7 lakh.

What specializations does SMS CUSAT offer?

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Students can choose among specializations in Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Operations, and IT, providing flexibility for diverse career goals.

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