CUSAT Important Dates

Event
Timeline

Start Date for Registration

Upcoming

Last Date for Registration

1st week of June 2024

GD /PI Date

1st week of July 2024

Result Declaration

Last week of July 2024

CUSAT Application Fee​

Category
Fee

General

Rs 1100/-

Reserved category

Rs 500/-

CUSAT Pattern​

The test includes four different sections of 150 questions. The topics for the test are:

Section 1: English Language

Section 2: Mathematical Ability

Section 3: Reasoning ability

Section 4: General awareness in the area of Business/ Economics/ Commerce 

CUSAT Eligibility Criteria​

Admission to the various MBA programmes offered by the School of Management Studies, CUSAT is based on a valid score in any one of the following Management Aptitude Tests followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

a. KMAT conducted by CEE, Govt. of Kerala (conducted before the closure of the application for the MBA program of SMS, CUSAT).

b. C-MAT of AICTE (conducted before the closure of the application for the MBA program of SMS, CUSAT).

c. IIM-CAT .

CUSAT Selection Process

After shortlisting the candidates, CUSAT conducts GD/PI for the shortlisted candidates. Final selection is made by the overall marks obtained by the candidates on various selection process.

Selection
Weightage

CAT/KMAT/CMAT score

70%

GD/Interview of CUSAT

15%

Personal Interview

15%

Total

100%

CUSAT Reservation

50% seats are reserved for candidates having a minimum of 3 years of supervisory / executive experience after taking the degree. In the absence of sufficient number of eligible candidates from the aforesaid category, vacant seats will be treated as open to all candidates. Similarly, in the absence of sufficient number of candidates from nonexperienced category, such vacant seats will be open to candidates from experienced category.

One seat of M.B.A. (Full-time) programme is reserved for Army Officers (who are eligible as per the Clause 5.1.1 recommended by the Army Head Quarters. Original recommendation letter from the Army Head Quarters is to be produced at the time of Group Discussion/Personal Interview / Admission.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the different programmes offered by SMS, CUSAT?

 SMS offers both Full-Time and Part-Time MBA, and Ph.D (Full-Time and Part-Time) programmes.

What are the specializations offered by SMS, CUSAT?

 SMS offers MBA specialisations in various domains -Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations, and IT.

Is there hostel facility for MBA students at SMS?

 There is a separate hostel facility for the girls and boys with all standard civic amenities, common dining and laundry areas.

What admission test scores are used?

SMS accepts scores of KMAT, CMAT, and IIM CAT.

How is the PT program different from the FT program at SMS?

The PT program’s duration is 3 years while the FT program lasts 2 years.

Can I receive conditional admission as an international student?

There are specific guidelines for applying as an international student. Guidelines can be viewed in the website

How do I check my application status?

 Once the application is submitted, the applicant can log on to the candidates profile on the website to see the details.

Am I eligible to apply for more than one graduate program at the same time?

 No, you can only apply to a single programme at the same time.

How can I get regular updates about the university?

 You can visit the university official website for the same.

What are the various scholarships offered by SMS CUSAT?

 SMS does not offer any kind of scholarships.

What is the Placement record of MBA students?

 Placements at SMS, CUSAT are managed by a placement cell and there is a 100% placement record with the highest offered salary package being 16 LPA. The average salary offered by recruiters is Rs. 6.5 LPA.

Who are the major recruiters at SMS,CUSAT?

 The top recruiters for MBA students at SMS CUSAT include Amazon, Deloitte, KPMG, Flipkart, HDFC Bank, Federal Bank, ICICI Bank, TCS, ITC, EY, DHL etc.

What are Institute timings?

 The college timings are generally 9 am to 4 pm for Full-Time MBA and 6 pm to 9 pm for MBA Part-Time, timings are subject to change.