The CMAT 2026 exam date has been announced, and the exam is scheduled to be held on January 25, 2026, in computer-based mode. The exam pattern and syllabus remain the same as last year.
The CAT 2025 answer key and response sheet have been released and is now available at iimcat.ac.in. The objection window will open from December 8 to December 10, with a fee of ₹1200 per objection.
The CUET PG 2026 notification is expected in December 2025, with registrations likely to begin soon. Following last year’s timeline, application registrations may open in December–January.
The MICAT Phase 1 Admit Card 2026 has been released on the official website, mica.ac.in. Candidates who completed their registration by November 23 can download the admit card using their MICA ID and date of birth. MICAT Phase 1 is scheduled to be conducted on December 6, 2025.
In kearla there are 116 private college and 18 govt. college. Entrance exams accepted by leading institutions include CMAT, CAT, KMAT, MAT, and XAT. Notable colleges include IIM Kozhikode, NIT Calicut, Rajagiri Business School, Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies, and Saintgits Institute of Management
| College Name | NIRF ranking | NIRF Score |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode | 3 | 77.9 |
| National Institute of Technology Calicut | 76 | 47.55 |
| Cochin University of Science and Technology | 81 | 47.08 |
| Rajagiri Business School | 93 | 44.33 |
| College Name | Annual Fees (In INR) | Intake |
|---|---|---|
| IIM Kozhikode | INR 22.50 LPA | 480 |
| Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies [RCBS] | INR 1.93 LPA | 420 |
| Rajagiri Business School - [RBS], Kerala | INR 7 LPA | 240 |
| SCMS Cochin School of Business | INR 7.95 LPA | 120 |
| LEAD College of Management | INR 8 LPA | 360 |
| National Institute of Technology - [NITC], Calicut | INR 4 LPA | 80 |
| Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship - [XIME], Kochi | INR 19.40 LPA | 120 |
| Saintgits Institute of Management - [SIM], Kerala | INR 3.60 LPA | 120 |
| Nehru College of Engineering and Research Centre - [NCERC], Kerala | INR 2.40 LPA | 60 |
| SCMS School of Technology and Management (SSTM) | INR 7.20 LPA | 120 |
| College Name | Eligibility | Exams Accepted |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode | Graduation with 60% aggregate | CAT |
| National Institute of Technology - [NITC], Calicut | Graduation with 60% aggregate | CAT |
| Cochin University of Science and Technology | Graduation with 60% aggregate | KMAT, CMAT, CAT |
| Institute of Management in Kerala (IMK) | Graduation with 60% aggregate | KMAT |
| College Name | Eligibility | Exams Accepted |
|---|---|---|
| Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies [RCBS] | Graduation with 50% aggregate | CAT, MAT, CMAT, KMAT |
| LEAD College of Management | Graduation with 50% aggregate | CAT, CMAT, KMAT |
| SCMS Cochin School of Business | Graduation with 50% aggregate | CAT, MAT, CMAT, KMAT |
| Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship - [XIME], Kochi | Graduation with 50% aggregate | CAT, MAT, CMAT, KMAT |
| Saintgits Institute of Management | Graduation with 60% aggregate | CAT, CMAT, KMAT |
| College Name | Average Package | Top Recruiters |
|---|---|---|
| IIM Kozhikode | INR 28.05 LPA | Microsoft, HDFC Bank, Cognizant, EY, Accenture, Infosys |
| National Institute of Technology - [NITC], Kerala | INR 12.11 LPA | Deloitte USI, DeltaX, Deutsche Bank, Engineers India Limited |
| Rajagiri Business School - [RBS], Kerala | INR 4.8 LPA | Aditya Birla Group, Airtel, Amazon, KPMG, Axis Bank, Asian paints, Decathlon |
| Berchmans Institute of Management Studies - [BIMS], Kerala | INR 3.26 LPA. | Apollo Children's Hospital, TATA com, Decathlon, IBS Software Solutions |
| Mahatma Gandhi University - [MGU], Kottayam | INR 6 LPA | Infosys, Wipro, Accenture, TCS, Microsoft |
| Kochi Business School - [KBS], Kerala | INR 4.50 Lakh | KPMG, PWC, Accenture, Wipro, Mariotte |
| Cochin University of Science and Technology, School of Management Studies - [SMS], Kerala | INR 7.08 LPA | KPMG, Federal Bank, Godrej and Boyce Manufacturing Company Ltd. |
| College Name | Average Package | Top Recruiters |
|---|---|---|
| Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies - [RCBS], Kerala | INR 6 LPA | KPMG, Yes Bank, TCS, Saint Gobain, Havells, HDFC Bank |
| SCMS Cochin School of Business, Kerala | INR 7.08 LPA | KPMG, Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd., Godrej and Boyce Manufacturing Company Ltd., Federal Bank |
| Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship - [XIME], Kerala | INR 8.97 LPA | Adobe, Accenture, KPMG, Alstom, DELL, Wipro, HDFC, EY, Infosys, Photon, Byju's, TATA Power, ICICI Bank |
| Lead College of Management, Kerala | INR 4.5 LPA | Airtel, EY, KPMG, Amul, Reliance Trends, Wipro, ESAF, Envestnet, Nestle, Berger Paints, Soft-land India |
| Saintgits Institute of Management - [SIM], Kerala | INR 8.66 LPA | Naukri, ITC, IBS, SBI General, HDFC Bank, Indiamart, Vodafone, HCL, PwC |
| Kochi Business School - [KBS], Kerala | INR 4.50 Lakh | KPMG, Accenture, Wipro, Mariotte |
| Nehru College of Engineering and Research Centre - [NCERC], Kerala | INR 3.00 Lakh | Wipro, Kotak Group, KPMG, Renault Nissan |
| SCMS School of Technology and Management - [SSTM], Kerala | INR 5.77 Lakh | Extramarks, Federal Bank, Bharti and Axa Insurance |
| DC School of Management and Technology - [DCSMAT], Kerala | INR 3.30 Lakh | DHL, TCS, AXIS Bank, Max ed, Aitc |
IIM Kozhikode is very popular for MBA in Kozhikode, Kerala. MBA at IIM Kozhikode is a Masters program offered in multiple specializations for a duration of 2 Years. IIM Kozhikode MBA fees is ₹5 L.
Rajagiri Business School is very popular for MBA in Kochi, Kerala. MBA at Rajagiri Business School is a Masters program offered in multiple specializations for a duration of 2 Years.
Saintgits Institute of Management is very popular for MBA in Kottayam, Kerala. MBA at Saintgits Institute of Management is a Masters program offered in multiple specializations for a duration of 2 Years.
LEAD College of Management is very popular for MBA in Palakkad, Kerala. MBA at LEAD College of Management is a Masters program offered in multiple specializations for a duration of 2 Years. LEAD College of Management MBA fees is ₹5 L.
Amrita School of Business Coimbatore is very popular for MBA in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. MBA at Amrita School of Business Coimbatore is a Masters program offered in multiple specializations for a duration of 2 Years. Amrita School of Business Coimbatore MBA fees is ₹5 L.
LEAD College of Management is very popular for MBA in Palakkad, Kerala. MBA at LEAD College of Management is a Masters program offered in multiple specializations for a duration of 2 Years. LEAD College of Management MBA fees is ₹5 L.
ST.Berchmans Institute of Management Studies (BIMS Kerela) is very popular for MBA in Kottayam, Kerala. MBA at ST.Berchmans Institute of Management Studies (BIMS Kerela) is a Masters program offered in multiple specializations for a duration of 2 Years.
St Pauls College of Management, [SPCM] Rangareddi is very popular for MBA in Cochin, Kerala. MBA at St Pauls College of Management, [SPCM] Rangareddi is a Masters program offered in multiple specializations for a duration of 2 Years.
Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) is very popular for MBA in Thrissur, Kerala. MBA at Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) is a Masters program offered in multiple specializations for a duration of 2 Years.
Kannur University is very popular for MBA in Kannur, Kerala. MBA at Kannur University is a Masters program offered in multiple specializations for a duration of 2 Years. Kannur University MBA fees is ₹1 L.
People Institute of Management Studies is very popular for MBA in Kasaragod, Kerala. MBA at People Institute of Management Studies is a Masters program offered in multiple specializations for a duration of 2 Years.
IZee Business School, Bangalore is very popular for MBA in Bangalore, Karnataka. MBA at IZee Business School, Bangalore is a Masters program offered in multiple specializations for a duration of 2 Years. IZee Business School, Bangalore MBA fees is ₹5 L.
DC School of Management and Technology is very popular for MBA in Idukki, Kerala. MBA at DC School of Management and Technology is a Masters program offered in multiple specializations for a duration of 2 Years.
MCMAT - Marthoma College of Management and Technology is very popular for MBA in Ernakulam, Kerala. MBA at MCMAT - Marthoma College of Management and Technology is a Masters program offered in multiple specializations for a duration of 2 Years.
MES College of Engg. is very popular for MBA in Malappuram, Kerala. MBA at MES College of Engg. is a Masters program offered in multiple specializations for a duration of 2 Years.
Bharath College of Parmedical Science, Kottayam is very popular for MBA in Kottayam, Kerala. MBA at Bharath College of Parmedical Science, Kottayam is a Masters program offered in multiple specializations for a duration of 2 Years.
BMC - Bharata Mata College is very popular for MBA in Kochi, Kerala. MBA at BMC - Bharata Mata College is a Masters program offered in multiple specializations for a duration of 2 Years.
DIST is very popular for MBA in Kochi, Kerala. MBA at DIST is a Masters program offered in multiple specializations for a duration of 2 Years.
Indian School of Business Management and Administration, Kochi is very popular for MBA in Kochi, Kerala. MBA at Indian School of Business Management and Administration, Kochi is a Masters program offered in multiple specializations for a duration of 2 Years.
Naipunnya Institute of Management and Information Technology is very popular for MBA in Thrissur, Kerala. MBA at Naipunnya Institute of Management and Information Technology is a Masters program offered in multiple specializations for a duration of 2 Years.
Skiltek Group of Institutions is very popular for MBA in Kochi, Kerala. MBA at Skiltek Group of Institutions is a Masters program offered in multiple specializations for a duration of 2 Years.
SNGIST - Sree Narayana Guru Institute of Science and Technology is very popular for MBA in Kochi, Kerala. MBA at SNGIST - Sree Narayana Guru Institute of Science and Technology is a Masters program offered in multiple specializations for a duration of 2 Years.
St Paul's College, [SPC] Kochi is very popular for MBA in Kochi, Kerala. MBA at St Paul's College, [SPC] Kochi is a Masters program offered in multiple specializations for a duration of 2 Years.
K.M.M. College of Arts and Science is very popular for MBA in Cochin, Kerala. MBA at K.M.M. College of Arts and Science is a Masters program offered in multiple specializations for a duration of 2 Years.
Regional Management College, [RMC] Malappuram is very popular for MBA in Malappuram, Kerala. MBA at Regional Management College, [RMC] Malappuram is a Masters program offered in multiple specializations for a duration of 2 Years.
Devamatha College is very popular for MBA in Kottayam, Kerala. MBA at Devamatha College is a Masters program offered in multiple specializations for a duration of 2 Years.
VJCET - Viswajyothi College of Engineering and Technology is very popular for MBA in Ernakulam, Kerala. MBA at VJCET - Viswajyothi College of Engineering and Technology is a Masters program offered in multiple specializations for a duration of 2 Years.
Elijah Institute of Management Studies (ELIMS) is very popular for MBA in Thrissur, Kerala. MBA at Elijah Institute of Management Studies (ELIMS) is a Masters program offered in multiple specializations for a duration of 2 Years.
Albertian Institute of Management is very popular for MBA in Cochin, Kerala. MBA at Albertian Institute of Management is a Masters program offered in multiple specializations for a duration of 2 Years. Albertian Institute of Management MBA fees is ₹3 L - ₹5 L.
Jai Bharath Arts and Science College is very popular for MBA in Kochi, Kerala. MBA at Jai Bharath Arts and Science College is a Masters program offered in multiple specializations for a duration of 2 Years.
FBS - Fisat Business School is very popular for MBA in Ernakulam, Kerala. MBA at FBS - Fisat Business School is a Masters program offered in multiple specializations for a duration of 2 Years.
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