Best MBA Colleges in Malappuram - 2026 Admissions, Fees, 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. 

 

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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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.

The fundamental requirements for admission to MBA programs in India remain the same. However, there might be a small variation between institutions. Following are the requirements for admission to MBA programs at Kerala colleges.

• For a full-time MBA programme in Kerala, candidates must have completed a bachelor's degree program in any discipline from a recognised institute or university. Some institutions may have minimum score requirements of 50% for candidates in the open category and 45% for candidates in reserved categories. Different institutes may have different minimum score requirements.
• Candidates may apply for an MBA programme even if they are in their final year of undergraduate study. The graduating degree exam must be passed in order to be admitted.
• Work experience may be given weight in the selection process by some institutions.

The table below shows the affordable and best MBA colleges accepting KMAT score in Kerala having fees in between INR 1-2 lakh:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee
Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies	INR 2 lakh
Union Christian College	INR 1 lakh
Marian Academy of Management Studies	INR 2 lakh
Kerala Institute of Cooperative Management	INR 2 lakh

In the final year of graduation, preparation for an MBA begins. The majority of management aspirants begin their preparation as soon as they begin their third year of their bachelor's degree programme because it takes months to properly prepare for MBA entrance exams. However, there are a lot of challenges in preparing for an MBA entrance exam, including the lengthy syllabus, the difficulty of the questions, and the degree of competition. 

Here are some suggestions to help you study for your MBA entrance exams:

• Study the fundamental grammatical and writing principles for the verbal segment to become familiar with the language's structure.
• To hone their quantitative abilities, students should complete a lot of practice exams and sample papers.
  Create a schedule and follow it
• Students should not overstress themselves and should get enough rest.

It is possible to pursue an MBA without taking any entrance exam. Some direct admission eligibility criteria to help you be accepted into MBA programs.

• Score at least 50%-65% aggregate in graduation.
• For the reserved category, there is relaxation.

In Kerala, there are 22 top MBA schools that accept KMAT Kerala scores. Of these, 2 are owned by public or government entities, and the remaining 18 are privately owned. One of the commonly recognised entrance tests for prestigious MBA programs in Kerala is KMAT KERALA. Some of the well-known KMAT Kerala accepting MBA colleges in Kerala are Saintgits Institute of Management, SCMS School of Technology and Management, Albertian Institute of Management, Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies, TKM Institute of Management, Union Christian College, ITM Group of Institutions, Conspi Academy of Management Studies, DC School of Management and Technology, etc.

Yes, candidates who are interested in applying to MBA in Empire College of Science can do so directly after clearing their UG level graduation. Candidates who apply for MBA will be evaluated based on last qualifying exam. Their are no other stages mentioned in the admission process of Empire College of Science.

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. 

Institute has good facilities all around the campus such as Auditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex.

IIM Kozhikode offers a two-year Post Graduate Programme (PGP) in Management, which is equivalent to MBA. Apart from regular PGP course, the institute also offers three other PG level Management courses for the same duration. In order to apply for MBA courses at IIM Kozhikode, candidates must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria and pass all the selection parameters with a valid scores. Find below the list of IIM Kozhikode MBA/ PGP courses:

• PGP
• PGP Finance
• PGP Liberal Studies & Management
• PGP in Business Leadership

Click here to know about the IIM Kozhikode MBA course in detail. 

Yes, MG University offer MBA through its School of Management and Business Studies (SMBS). Many of the affiliated colleges also offer the Management course. The course is available in full-time and part-time modes. Admission to this programme is completely entrance-based. Some of the specialisations in which the course is offered are Tourism & Travel Management, Aviation Management, and Human Resource Management.

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.

Kannur University and Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU) are both universities that offer MBA programs. Kannur University is located in Kannur, Kerala. IGNTU is located in Amarkantak. 

Kannur University 

Campus: Some say the campus is surrounded by a green and clean environment

Ranking: One of the top MBA/PGDM colleges in Kannur in 2023

Other MBA colleges in Kannur: Institute of Technology Mayyil, Chinmaya Institute of Technology, College of Engineering Thalassery

Indira Gandhi National Tribal University 

Infrastructure: A government institute with good infrastructure

Placements: The median package offered to MBA students in 2023 was INR 86,000 LPA

Ranking: Ranked #34 in the University Category by NIRF

Other MBA programs: MBA Tourism and Travel Management, MBA Event Management and Public Relation

IGNTU offers a two-year MBA programme for INR 10,500. 

 Applicants can apply online. They are shortlisted based on a CUET exam conducted by NTA. Candidates seeking admission to MBA programs are also granted admission based on CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT Score. 

KMAT application form 2026 was released on April 2, 2026. KMAT application form was released on website of KMAT India. Exam dates for KMAT exam will be announced online too.

MBA is one of the popular courses of CUSAT. Cochin University is ranked 41 among the top universities in the country as per NIRF 2022 rankings. In 2023 rankings, the university made a position jump to 37. Looking at the placement, CUSAT MBA 2023 placements statistics are also available. The highest and average package offered to the participants of the placement drive stood at INR 20.14 LPA and INR 9.32 LPA, respectively. In addition, four international offers were made.

Talking about curriculum, the two year MBA (Full-time) programme at School of Management Studies offers both core and elective courses. Students also get a chance to take up internship programmes during the summer break after the first year wherein they are mandated to carry out project work in their chosen companies for internship.

Yes, CAT 2025 exam will be conducted in three shifts. The exam was earlier conducted in 2 shifts, but since 2020, the CAT is conducted in three shifts - morning, afternoon and evening. In CAT 2025 too, there will be three slots which will be allotted to applicants in no particular order.

CAT exam slot timings will be -

• First shift: 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, 
• Second shift: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 
• Third shift: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

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.