School of Management Studies (SMS), Cochin University of Science & Technology (CUSAT)
Kochi, KeralaEst. 1964
NIRF Rank #81AICTENAAC A+UGC
SMS CUSAT admissions 2025 are open.
Registration Date
6th February, 2025
Application Closing Date
31st May, 2025
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.
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Eligibility
At a glance
Avg CTC
₹6.5L
Not published
Flagship Fee
₹1.5L
MBA (Full-Time) · 2 years
Top Package
₹12.6L
Highest CTC 2022
Programs
4
Across all modes
Accepted exams
- CAT
- CMAT
- XAT
- MAT
Cutoffs by exam
CAT
85%
General
Note: Minimum 50% in graduation · Minimum 2 years of work experience
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Placements
At a glance
Avg CTC
₹6.5L
Not published
Highest CTC
₹12.6L
Not published
Placed
95%
Not published
MBA (Full-Time)
Flagship programme only · Class of 2022
Placement trend · batch-wise
- Avg CTC
- Highest
Offers by sector
All programs combined
- Finance & Banking35%
- Marketing20%
- Operations15%
- Human Resource12%
- IT & Technology10%
- Consulting8%
Summer internships
Programs & Fees
At a glance
Avg CTC
₹6.5L
Not published
Avg. Tuition Fee
₹1.5L
Across 1 program
Placed
95%
Batch of 2022
| Program | Seats | Avg. Placement | Tution Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA (Full-Time)Flagship Full-time2 yearsResidential | 120 | ₹6.5LAvg CTC | ₹1.5LTuition |
| 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 attendance
- Tuition fees
- ₹1.5L2024
- HostelNot on official site
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- Mess chargesNot on official site
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- Personal & travelNot on official site
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Total (partial)₹1.5LExcludes hostel, mess charges, personal & travel — not published
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Results
Monthly EMI
₹3k
EMI/Salary
2.0%
Total Interest
₹62k
Fee data · 2024
Alumni
- Tech / Engineering62.2%
- Consulting13.1%
- Analytics / Data6.6%
- BFSI / Fintech4.9%
- Healthcare / HCM3.2%
- Sales / BD2.5%
- Others7.4%
Notable alumni
- Elsa SonaDeputy Manager · HDFC Bank Limited2023-2025
- Flavia VargheseIntern · ESAF Bank2023-2025
- Rafkhan S khanManagement Consultant · Tata Consultancy services2019-2021
- Aiswarya MuraliSystem Engineer · Tata Consultancy Services2023-2025
Campus
Kochi, KeralaSMS CUSAT
- Campus & housing180-acre campus · Hostel optional · 14 hostel blocks
- InfrastructureAC Classrooms · Central Library · Computer Labs · International Hostel · Wi-Fi Campus
- Food & messCafeteria / Canteens · Mess
- Clubs & eventsAuditorium
- Other facilitiesSeminar Hall · Convenience Store · Transport · Separate Hostels for Boys and Girls · Medical / Health Centre · 24x7 Security and CCTV Surveillance · Post Office · Bank / ATMs · Guest House · Playgrounds
- Sports & fitnessSports Facilities (Cricket, Badminton, Table Tennis, Basketball) · Gymnasium
- Getting thereAirport: Cochin International Airport ~13.1 km · Railway: Ernakulam Town North Railway Station ~8.3 km · Kochi ~15 km
Admission
How SMS CUSAT selects its batch — 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
- Application fee ₹1K
- Interviews in Kochi
FAQs
SMS CUSAT offers Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Post Graduate Diploma In Management (PGDM)
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Applications open · 2025 intake
