SCMS Cochin School of Business, [SCMS] Cochin Admission: Get 2021 admission details

SCMS – The Cochin School of Business, formerly known as the School of Communication and Management Studies, is part of the SCMS Group of Educational Institutions, founded by Dr. GPC Nayar on Value-Based Education. It is affiliated with the University of Mahatma Gandhi, Kottayam. The school is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). SCMS-Cochin School of Business ranked first in Kerala and among the top 50 of India's surveys.

SCMS Cochin School of Business was the first B-School in India to obtain ISO certification for quality teaching and is still certified by ISO 9001:2015 by RINA, Italy. SCMS Cochin B-School is a consultant to the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and a distinguished member of the Association of Business Schools, UK.

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SCMS Cochin School of Business [SCMS] Cochin Admission Overview 2021

Below is a list of highlights of SCMS Cochin:

Highlights	Details
Institute Name	SCMS Cochin School of Business, [SCMS] Cochin
Also known as	SCMS
Established in	1976
Campus Location	Kerala
Courses offered	PGDM
Entrance exam accepted	CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ ATMA/ CMAT/ KMAT
Affiliated to	Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Approved by	AICTE, NBA
Mode of education	Full-time/ Part-time
Ownership	Private
Application mode	Online
Official website	www.scms.edu.in

Why apply at SCMS Cochin School of Business [SCMS] Cochin?

The B-School has received various rankings as mentioned below:

In 2019, Business Today ranked 40th among the top 100 private B-Schools in India.
Ranked 49th in Private B-Schools and 64th overall in The Week-Hansa Research Best B-Schools Survey 2019.
Ranked the fourth-best B-School in South India by 2018 Time of India.
Ranked 19th among the best B-Schools in the Southern Zone by Business Today.
-Ranked 37th among India's best B-Schools by the CSR Magazine.
Few of the top recruiters visiting the campus were Deloitte, Aditya Birla, ICICI Bank, HDFC Mutual Fund, and so on.
The B-School recorded 85-90 percent placement in the PGDM batch.
B School with unfettered reputation and ranking since its inception.
The flagship program of the SCMS Group, with over 4 decades of experience in the field of education.
Merit and Work Scholarships based on experience.
The Faculty of Academy and Industry has been completed.

SCMS Cochin School of Business [SCMS] Cochin - Application Process

The college application process will start for the PGDM course through online mode. The admission process of SCMS Cochin School of Business is based on the marks in the entrance exam and merit list. The entrance exam for all the courses is followed by the Group Discussion and Personal Interview. Both the courses are offered in full-time and part-time manner.

How to apply at SCMS Cochin School of Business [SCMS] Cochin?

Following are the steps to follow for the application form submission:

Go to the official website and click on the apply online option.
Now, fill all the columns including academic score.
Upload the passport size photographs along with the document's photocopies
Make an online payment toward the Application fee.

Click here to get the direct link to the application form https://scms.linways.com/onlineapplication/

SCMS Cochin School of Business [SCMS] Cochin - Application form

The application form fee is Rs. 950 for all the students belonging to different categories. Both the fee and form should be submitted online there is no option for offline Submission of application. Before submission of the application form please register yourself for one of the mentioned entrance exams.

SCMS Cochin School of Business [SCMS] Cochin - PG Admission Process

SCMS Cochin School of Business, [SCMS] Cochin offers full-time and part-time PGDM course for all the graduates who are in their final year and who have done graduation both can apply for the PGDM course. The application form for the PGDM course is submitted via online mode.

Entrance exam

Admission to PGDM full-time and part-time is based on the valid score on the entrance exam. The institute accept the CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ ATMA/ CMAT/ KMAT entrance exam. A minimum of 60 percentile in CAT or a composite score of over 400 in MAT is essential.

Courses & Eligibility Criteria

Following are the course offered by the institute:

Full-time PGDM course (General Management with dual specialization)
Part-time PGDM course (General Management with dual specialization)

Full-time PGDM is a two-year course in General Management with dual specialization and part-time PGDM is a three-year course in General Management with dual specialization.

Dual Specialisations

Any one of the following specializations can be opted for, along with Marketing Management:

Marketing (compulsory)
Finance
Retail
Human Resources
Systems & Operations

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for each course is as follows:

Course	Eligibility	Duration
PGDM (Full-time)	Graduation in any discipline with 50% aggregate from any recognized university	2 year
PGDM (Part-time)	Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university + Two years of working experience	3 year

The minimum age limit for admission should be 20 years and the maximum age is 50 years for any course.

For SAARC countries students - The admission test is not mandator. They need to pay a fee of $17,000, inclusive of boarding and lodging.

Note - Part-time classes will be held on Saturday and Sunday.

Selection criteria

Admission to Full-time PGDM can be done through the entrance exams. The exam is followed by group discussion and personal interview. Candidates also need to pass graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate from a recognized university

Admission to PGDM, a part-time course is based on a minimum of 50 % in any discipline from a recognized University and a minimum of two-year work experience. Shortlisted candidates will be notified for the Personal Interview (PI) round.

Seat Availability

The seat availability of the PGDM course is given below:

Full-time PGDM course: 180 Seats
Part-time PGDM course: 30 Seats

Counseling

Candidates need to submit the scanned copies of documents on the day of the Group discussion and Personal Interview. Note down the following documents to carry for the admission process:

Attested copy of the School Leaving Certificate
Date of birth certificate.
Marksheet of 10th, 12th, and graduation.
Attested copy of Graduation Degree Certificate.
Passport size photographs.
Score Card of Entrance Exam.

Entrance Exam

The qualifying sore as per the entrance exam are given below:

Entrance Exam	Qualifying Score (in Percentile/ Percentage/ Marks)
MAT/ ATMA	50%
CAT/ XAT	60 percentile
CMAT	100/ 400 marks
KMAT	108/720 marks

Preparation tips

Candidates are advised to prepare for the entrance exam with the help of the syllabus and MOOC test. Read all the latest happening in the world and recent business for the preparation of group discussion. Work on your soft skills for the personal interview round.

Hall Ticket/Admit Card

The hall ticket for the test will be issued just one week or two weeks before the exam. Carry admit card along with any one identity proof on the day of the exam.

Results

Within one or two months of the entrance exam, the result will be uploaded on the official website. Take a printout of the result for the time of admission.

Tips for a successful admission process

For the admission, process candidates must have to carry all the documents, payslips, and printouts of the result of the admit card. If candidates do not have all the documents on the date of submission, the authority allow them to submit the documents on some other day. For avoiding last-minute hassle please follow all the instructions given on the website or brochure.

Admission Helpline

Following are the helpline number for the institute:

Contact	Details
Contact number	+91 484 2628000 / 7034780008 / 9846140099
Email	[email protected]
Address	Prathap Nagar, Muttom, Alwaye, Cochin - 683106, Kerala, India