Best MBA Colleges in Kerala: Ranking, Fees, Admissions 2026, Courses, Placements

There are about 190 of the best MBA colleges in Kerala. Among them, 126 colleges are privately owned, 19 colleges are owned by public/government organisations, and public-private entities own 3 MBA colleges. CMAT, CAT, KMAT, MAT, and XAT are some of the most accepting entrance exams in top MBA colleges in Kerala. IIM Kozhikode, NIT Calicut, Rajagiri Business School, Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies, Saintgits Institute of Management, etc. are some of the popular MBA colleges in Kerala.

The No. 1 MBA college in Kerala is IIM Kozhikode, which is above all business schools in the state in terms of industry reputation and placements. According to NIRF 2025, IIM Kozhikode ranking is in the 3rd position among the top 100 MBA colleges in India. 

 

The 10 best B-schools in Kerala are private and government institutes. Their MBA degrees are much valuable for jobs and entrepreneurships. 

College Name	Total Tuition Fee
IIM Kozhikode Admission	INR 20+ Lakh
Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies Admission	INR 7 lakh
SCMS School of Technology and Management Admission	INR 7 lakh
NIT Cochin School of Business Admission	INR 8 lakh
Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship Admission	INR 9 lakh
Saintgits Institute of Management Admission	INR 4 lakh
NIT Calicut Admission	INR 4 lakh
Cochin University of Science and Technology Admission	INR 1 lakh
Institute of Management in Kerala Admission	INR 70,000- INR 1 lakh
Amrita School of Business Admission	INR 8+ Lakh

Note: All info. is from official sites and can change.

Joining an MBA colleges in Kerala can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some of he colleges along with their total tuition fees and average placement package:

College Names	Total Course Fee	Annual Median Package
IIM Kozhikode MBA	INR 21 lakh – INR 23 lakh	INR 25 LPA - INR 27 LPA
NIT Calicut MBA	INR 1 lakh	INR 9 LPA
Cochin University of Science and Technology MBA	INR 1 lakh	INR 8 LPA
Rajagiri Business School MBA	INR 8 lakh	INR 7 LPA
SSTM MBA	INR 7 lakh	INR 6 LPA

Disclaimer: The above statistics are based on the latest data.

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As per IIM Kozhikode fees structure for the MBA programme, the total tuition fees to pursue MBA ranges from INR 12 Lacs to INR 22.5 lakh. This fee is provided in a range as the tuition fees for few specialisations differ from others. 

Note: The fee mentioned above is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

IIM kozhikode offered the highest placement package ranging between INR 25 LPA - INR 27 LPA. Prominent recruiters include Amazon, EY, Capgemini, Myntra, Abbott, Infosys, Microsoft, Ola, etc.

Listed below are the top college for MBA in Kerala along with their placement package and prominent recruiters:

College Name	Annual Placement Placement	Top Recruiters
IIM Kozhikode Placements	INR 25 LPA - INR 27 LPA	Amazon, EY, Capgemini, Myntra, Abbott, Infosys, Microsoft, Ola, etc.
NIT Calicut Placements	INR 9 LPA	Accenture, L&T Infotech, Bain & Company, IBM India Private Limited, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website.

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It is estimated that joining MBA colleges in Kerala can be affordable. Listed below are some of the colleges having their total tuition fee of less than INR 1 lakh:

Low-cost Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
Institute of Management in Kerala Fees	INR 70,000
MGU Kerala Fees	INR 38,000 - INR 49,000
University of Calicut Fees	INR 99,000
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences Fees	INR 53,000
Nehru College of Engineering and Research Centre Fees	INR 80,000

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website.

There are only 2 Government Colleges in India that provide PGDM Courses and accept MAT Scores, others provide MBA, which is similar to PGDM. The colleges are -

• IIRM Hyderabad
• Administrative Staff College of India

The MGU CAT application form is made available on the MGU and the entrance exam official websites. Students can visit the website to apply. Moreover, before aplying, they are advised to read the instructions carefully.

Calicut University participates in the Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for College and University Students, which is administered by the MHRD. This scholarship provides financial assistance to students in need to cover tuition, maintenance and other expenses. Eligibility includes enrolling in a full-time UG or PG course with a minimum of 55% marks in the previous examination. Applications are done online through the MHRD website and the university also has a scholarship cell to help students with the process and other scholarships.

Joining Online MBA colleges in India can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some of the colleges along with their total tuition fees and average placement package:

College Names	Total Tuition Fee	Annual Average Package
Great Lakes Institute of Management MBA	INR 4 lakh	INR 12 LPA
IFHE Hyderabad MBA	INR 2 lakh	INR 8 LPA
Birla Institute of Management Technology MBA	INR 3 lakh	INR 11 LPA
Manipal University, Jaipur MBA	INR 2 lakh	INR 8 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and may vary.

The best online MBA college would depend on various factors of learning and career growth. But, if you must choose by curricula and global employer appeal, IIM Ahmedabad has advanced blended online MBA programmes. It's also NIRF’s no. 1 management college in India, for the last two years. IIM Ahmedabad offers two online MBA programmes in blended mode. One is a general course, MBA- BPGP (Blended Post Graduate Programme in Management). The other one is the Blended MBA in Business Analytics & AI. 

No, it is not necessary to have an MBA degree to get a job in managerial post in a Government organisation.

A PGDM in a relevant specialisation can be equally eligible or suitable for a managerial role in a Government organisation also.

 

Some of the popular Govt. PGDM Colleges are given in the table below:

• IIM Kozhikode
• IIM Shillong
• XLRI Jamshedpur
• MDI, Gurgaon
• MICA, Ahmedabad
• IIM Lucknow
• Great Lakes Institute of Management

Yes, it is very much necessary to take entrance exams for PGDM courses in India, If you want to take admission int reputable and top-tier B-schools then it is very crucial. 

While some institutions offer direct admission based on graduation merit, most colleges require valid scores from national-level tests like CAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT, or MAT. 

Yes, the college has set a good placement record over the past few years. The complete insights of Rajagiri Business School  placements 2022 to 2024 are mentioned below:

Particulars	MBA Placement Statistics (2022)	MBA Placement Statistics (2023)	MBA Placement Statistics (2024)
Total students	159	150	215
Students placed	87	117	204
Median package	INR 5.5 LPA	INR 4.50 LPA	INR 7 LPA

NOTE: The placement statistics are taken from the NIRF report 2025.

The total tuition fee for Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies MBA ranges between INR 1.8 lakh and INR 7 lakh. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Candidates who are selected have to pay the course fee to confirm their seat in the institute. Besides, aspirants also have to pay an application fee to register for the MBA course.

For the forthcoming academic year, the most recent PGDM cutoff information at SCMS Cochin School of Business is not yet available. Nevertheless, as a reference, you might use the deadlines from the prior year 2023: These are the percentiles: CAT (60-70), XAT (60-65), CMAT (60-65), ATMA (50-60), and KMAT (60-65). The cut-off and the admission is decided on the factor of number are students filling the application form and the number of students applying in the year. Once they are decided, the new cut-offs for the forthcoming academic year will be posted on the SCMS Cochin School of Business website. To stay informed about the SCMS cut-off marks, candidates should frequently check the websites of the aptitude test management company and the college.

XIME Kochi fee include various components such as admission, tuition, library, computer centre, text books, programme materials, examinations, Diploma and co-curricular activities. The programme fee payment is accepted in six installments. XIME Kochi PGDM fee is INR 9.7 lakh. In which, INR 5.1 Lacs has to be paid in the first year and remaining INR 4.6 Lacs in the second year of the course.

Candidates need to complete Class 12 to apply for any of the UG programmes offered at SCMS School of Technology and Management. The minimum aggregate required for most of the UG courses is 45%. Hence, aspirants with 60% in Class 12 can get admission provided they also fulfil the selection requirements.

Yes, pursuing an MBA course from Saintgits Institute of Management is a good decision if considering the placement opportunities. So far, Saintgits Institute of Management recorded 67.92% placement rate in the academic year 2022-2023.  The the highest and average package offered during Saintgits Institute of Management placements 2023 stood at INR 12.50 LPA and INR 8.66 LPA, respectively. The key highlights of Saintgits Institute of Management placements for its MBA Class of 2023 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
Highest Package	INR 12.50 LPA
Average Package	INR 8.66 LPA
Total Students	106
Students Placed	69
Total offers	83
Placement Rate	67.92%

Note: The placements are going on for the academic year 2022-2023. The above-mentioned data may vary once the final placement report 2023 is out.

The institute provides good placements to its graduating students. Check out the table below to know the key highlights of the Sahrdaya Institute of Management Studies placements 2025 for MBA: