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MBA (Master of Business Administration) is a 2-year postgraduate management degree offered by universities and AICTE-approved institutions. Kerala has over 150 MBA colleges, out of which 20 are government colleges while there are around 120 private colleges. Admission to MBA colleges in Kerala is mainly based on CAT, CMAT, KMAT Kerala, MAT, and institute-level selection.
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total MBA Colleges in Kerala | 150+ |
| Government MBA Colleges | 20+ |
| Private MBA Colleges | 120+ |
| Course Duration | 2 Years |
| Approval Authority | AICTE / UGC |
| Admission Mode | Entrance Exam + Counselling / Merit |
| Eligibility | Graduation (any stream) |
| Study Mode | Full-time / Limited Part-time |
Kerala is home to one of the best MBA institutes of India IIM Kozhikode, while there are other good colleges which include Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies, SCMS Cochin School of Business, etc. The table below lists the top 10 MBA colleges in Kerala based on their ranks in 2026 and their annual fee structure.
College / Institute | Location | Annual Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode | Kozhikode | 1,250,000 – 1,300,000 |
| Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies | Kochi | 350,000 – 400,000 |
| SCMS Cochin School of Business | Kochi | 400,000 – 450,000 |
| Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship | Kochi | 450,000 – 500,000 |
| Institute of Management in Government | Thiruvananthapuram | 120,000 – 150,000 |
| Cochin University of Science and Technology | Kochi | 30,000 – 60,000 |
| University of Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram | 40,000 – 70,000 |
| Kannur University | Kannur | 35,000 – 60,000 |
| Mar Athanasius College of Engineering | Kothamangalam | 80,000 – 120,000 |
| Saintgits Institute of Management | Kottayam | 150,000 – 200,000 |
Kerala has some great government MBA colleges which offer quality education and their fees is also low in comparison to the other institutions. Here’s a list of top government MBA colleges in Kerala.
College / Institute | Location | Annual Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Institute of Management in Government (IMG) | Thiruvananthapuram | 120,000 – 150,000 |
| Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) | Kochi | 30,000 – 60,000 |
| University of Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram | 40,000 – 70,000 |
| Kannur University | Kannur | 35,000 – 60,000 |
| Calicut University (School of Management Studies) | Malappuram | 35,000 – 70,000 |
The table below lists down some of the top private MBA colleges in Kerala with their annual fee structure and their location.
College / Institute | Location | Annual Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies | Kochi | 350,000 – 400,000 |
| SCMS Cochin School of Business | Kochi | 400,000 – 450,000 |
| Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship | Kochi | 450,000 – 500,000 |
| Saintgits Institute of Management | Kottayam | 150,000 – 200,000 |
| Marian International Institute of Management | Kuttikkanam | 120,000 – 180,000 |
MBA colleges in Kerala are divided into 3 sections - Government Colleges, Semi-Government Colleges and Private Colleges. The below table lists down the fee range for all the three in comparison with IIM Kozhikode. IIM Kozhikode has the highest fee which accounts for its high reputation and great ROI.
College Type | Total Fees (INR) |
|---|---|
| Government MBA Colleges | 30,000 – 150,000 |
| Semi-Government Colleges | 80,000 – 200,000 |
| Private MBA Colleges | 150,000 – 500,000 |
| IIM Kozhikode | 2,500,000+ (full course) |
The table given below shows the average package of top MBA colleges in Kerala
College | Average Package (INR) |
|---|---|
| IIM Kozhikode | 2,000,000 – 2,200,000 |
| Rajagiri Business School | 600,000 – 800,000 |
| SCMS Cochin | 500,000 – 700,000 |
| IMG Thiruvananthapuram | 450,000 – 650,000 |
| Saintgits Institute | 400,000 – 550,000 |
Here’s a list of top MBA colleges with low fees in Kerala.
College / Institute | Total Fees (INR) |
|---|---|
| CUSAT | 30,000 – 60,000 |
| University of Kerala | 40,000 – 70,000 |
| Kannur University | 35,000 – 60,000 |
| Calicut University | 35,000 – 70,000 |
The Common Admission Test or CAT, is a computer-based test for admission to MBA programmes. The top MBA colleges in Kerala that accept CAT scores for admissions are:
Common Management Aptitude Test or CMAT, is conducted by the National Testing Agency for admission to best MBA colleges in Kerala. Given below are the top MBA colleges in Kerala that accept CMAT.
Management Aptitude Test or MAT is an aptitude test conducted by the All India Management Association. MBA colleges in Kerala consider MAT scores during the admission process for MBA courses. The best MBA colleges in Kerala that accept the MAT are listed below.
XAT or Xavier Aptitude Test, is an online computer-based management entrance exam which allows candidates to take admission to the top MBA colleges in Kerala. Listed below are the MBA colleges in Kerala that accept XAT for admission.
KMAT or Karnataka Management Aptitude Test is a national-level exam that is conducted by the Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA). KMAT scores are also considered in various MBA colleges in Kerala. Given below are some of the MBA colleges in Kerala that accept KMAT.
The following colleges take MBA admission without any entrance exam, these colleges usually do institute level selection or direct admissions through Management quota
College / Institute | Admission Mode |
|---|---|
| Marian International Institute of Management | Merit / Management Quota |
| Baselios Institute of Management | Direct Admission |
| DC School of Management | Institute-level selection |
The following table outlines the tentative CAT 2026 schedule.
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | July 2026 |
| Registration Start | August 2026 |
| Registration End | September 2026 |
| Admit Card | October 2026 |
| CAT Exam Date | November 2026 |
| Result Declaration | December 2026 |