Admission
SCMS Cochin School of Business Admission 2025 – Eligibility & Selection Process
At SCMS Cochin School of Business, admissions for most programs are merit- and entrance-based. Applicants must meet the minimum educational qualifications and, for certain programs, submit scores from recognized national-level tests. For example, management programs typically consider CAT, CMAT, or MAT scores.
| Course | Minimum Eligibility | Selection Method |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% aggregate | CAT / CMAT / MAT, followed by Group Discussion & Personal Interview |
| PGDM | Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% aggregate | CAT / CMAT / MAT, followed by GD & PI |
| Executive MBA | Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks and minimum 3 years work experience | Entrance exam / Written Test followed by Personal Interview |
| PhD (Management) | Master’s or equivalent degree with minimum 55% marks | Entrance Test & Interview conducted by SCMS |
SCMS Cochin School of Business Seat Matrix 2025
Admission into programs is through the respective entrance exam or institute-level selection process. Seat availability for 2025 is as follows:
| Course | Seats Available |
|---|---|
| MBA / PGDM | 240 |
| Executive MBA | 60 |
| PhD (Management) | 30 |
Admission Process – Step-by-Step
Application Submission
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Candidates must register for the relevant entrance exam (CAT / MAT / CMAT) for their chosen program, if applicable.
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After the exam, they should apply through SCMS Cochin School of Business’s official admission portal.
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PhD aspirants apply directly via the official SCMS Cochin website.
Selection Stages
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MBA / PGDM: Based on CAT / CMAT / MAT scores followed by Group Discussion & Personal Interview.
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Executive MBA: Based on written test or entrance exam, followed by personal interview.
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PhD: Entrance test and interview conducted by SCMS Cochin School of Business.
Final Admission & Seat Confirmation
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Merit lists are released for all programs based on exam scores and selection rounds.
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Selected candidates must pay the admission fee to confirm their seat.
For detailed information about course-wise admissions, please visit the official SCMS Cochin School of Business website.



