Business Management Studies

The SGBAU MAH CET cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the MBA course for various AI and HS categories. For the General AI category, the overall cutoff ranged from 49.38 to 79.8. According to the first round, the hardest college to get a seat at was the Department of Business Administration and Management, with the cutoff being 79.8. 

Note: This is the cutoff data for the General AI category; other categories, quotas, rounds, etc., will have different cutoffs accordingly. 

The first step to apply for the University of Calicut MBA 2026 is:

• Online registration on the official Calicut University admission portal.

Yes, the University of Calicut does follow the reservation policies set by the government for the MBA program, which is as follows:

• Open Merit: 60%
• SEBC/OBC (Total 30%)
• SC/ST (Total 10%): Scheduled Caste (8%) and Scheduled Tribe (2%).
• EWS: 10% additional seats for Economically Weaker Sections in non-minority institutions.
• PwD: 5% horizontal reservation within the sanctioned strength

The University of Calicut has various centers of the School of Management Studies (SMS), situated in different locations like Kozhikode, Thrissur, Palakkad, and Malappuram. Most of the centers of the University of Calicut offer 40 seats for the full-time University of Calicut MBA programme. Some of the centers of the University of Calicut offer 30 seats for the part-time University of Calicut MBA programme.

The Department of Commerce and Management Studies (DCMS), located on the main University of Calicut campus, has a limited intake of 40 seats. Because these seats are highly sought after due to lower fees and campus prestige, competition for the University of Calicut MBA on the main campus is very high. If you aim for one of these 40 spots, the University of Calicut expects top-tier entrance scores and excellent performance in the interview rounds.

The University of Calicut MBA has a strong placement track record in several booming industries like Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI), Retail and Healthcare. Because the University of Calicut MBA offers specialised tracks, many healthcare providers and international finance firms also visit the campus. This variety ensures that every University of Calicut MBA student finds a sector that matches their specific career interests.

Graduates of the University of Calicut MBA are recruited for entry-level roles, mostly as Management Trainees. The university prepares students for responsibilities across various corporate functions. By completing a University of Calicut MBA, you become eligible for roles in operations, marketing, or human resources. Many companies value the University of Calicut MBA for producing practical, work-ready professionals who understand the nuances of the modern Indian business landscape.

After submitting your University of Calicut MBA application, you will be invited by the University of Calicut for Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) on the basis of your entrance scores. These rounds carry 20% of the total weightage.

If you clear the interviews, the University of Calicut is going to grant you a provisional admission. Now you should visit your allotted college for document verification, such as degree certificates and entrance test scorecards. After verification, you will be able to secure a spot in the University of Calicut MBA programme. Then you would need to make the final tuition fee payment.