SCMS Cochin School of Business

1+

Among Business Schools to offer PGDM in Kerala

50+

Years of
Academic Excellence

1st

B-School in India to get ISO Certification for Quality teaching

60+

Major Corporates
visiting campus every year

Why SCMS Cochin School of Business

SCMS Group of Educational Institutions is a national leader in higher education especially in the fields of Management, Engineering and Technology. Inspired by the vision of its founder Dr. G.P.C Nayar on value based education, SCMS has a tradition of over 4 decades of sustained and focused pursuit of its objectives.
The Group, from the beginning has placed great emphasis on research as an integral part of its academic programmes.

Affiliations & Accreditations

Association of Indian Universities

Recognizes SCMS degrees as equivalent to global academic standards.

Affiliations & Accreditations

Ranked within India's Top 50

17^th

Ranked 17^th among Top Private B Schools in India in the GHRDC B School Ranking Survey 2026

18^th

Ranked 18^th in The Week-Hansa B Schools Survey 2025 – South Zone
(Issue dt Dec. 7, 2025)

A+++

Rated A+++ in the Business India Best B Schools Survey 2025
(Issue dt Nov. 17-25, 2025)

19^th

Ranked 19^th best in the CSR B Schools Ranking 2026
(November 2026 issue)

2^nd

Ranked 2^nd in the State in the CSR B Schools Ranking 2026
(November 2026 issue)

36^th

Ranked 36^th in Outlook-Icare Private B Schools Ranking & 16^th in South Zone
(Issue dt Nov. 9, 2026)

2^nd

Ranked 2^nd in the Careers360 India’s Best B Schools 2025 State-wise
(September 2025)

51^st

Ranked 51^st in the Careers360 India’s Best Private B Schools Survey 2025
(September 2025)

43^rd

Ranked 43^rd in Business Today-MDRA Best B Schools Survey 2026 & 16^th in South Zone
(Issue dt Oct 11, 2026)

Programs Offered

PGDM

2 Years full time

The flagship PGDM programme of SCMS Cochin is recognised for its dynamic curriculum and innovative teaching methodology. Designed to provide a contemporary and industry-oriented learning experience, the programme offers students the flexibility to choose their major and minor specialisations. The two-year, full-time PGDM programme is approved by AICTE and has an annual intake of 120 students.

FPM

Full time

The FPM programme is designed to provide rigorous training in management research. The first year focuses on foundational courses in management research, while the subsequent years are dedicated to advanced research and the completion of the doctoral dissertation. The FPM programme is approved by AICTE and has an annual intake of 20 scholars.

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Latest News

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Alumni Stories

PGDM 2017

Sudhi M M

Manager - Component Development & Material Management Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.

“

SCMS Cochin transformed my career journey, blending management with engineering, strengthening leadership skills, alumni support, and confidence across supply chain roles.

Batch(2022–2024)

Ms. Archana Mohan M

Tax Associate - Private Client Services, BDO RISE Private Limited

“

My finance journey began with a B.Com and a PGDM in Finance and Marketing from SCMS. Today, as a US Tax Associate at BDO RISE, I apply strong academic and practical foundations

Batch(2019–2021)

Ambadi Haridasan

Junior Manager,
CIAL Duty Free & Retail Services Limited

“

An alumnus of SCMS Cochin, PGDM in Retail Marketing, currently working as Junior Manager at CIAL Duty Free & Retail Services Limited, applying strong academic and practical business foundations.

Batch(2005-2007)

David George

Director at Risk Advisory,
Deloitte India

“

As a seasoned Cyber professional with a leading consulting firm in India, my journey reflects the transformative power of education, experience, and exposure, gained during my postgraduate diploma at SCMS Cochin.

Batch(2005-2007)

Mr. Aravind R

Financial Crime Risk Analyst
PayPal USA

“

I did my engineering from NSS College of Engineering and my PGDM from SCMS Cochin School of Business. In the field of financial crime prevention analyst for six years and currently working as aFinancial crime risk analyst at PayPal USA.

Batch(2020-2023)

Ms. Erlin Philip

Assistant Manager
Walmart Canada

“

SCMS College played a pivotal role in shaping my managerial career, both at Walmart Canada and during my previous tenure at Agappe Diagnostics Ltd. I had the privilege of being considered for numerous positions within each organization.

Batch(2016-2018)

Mr. Niranjan

Senior Product Manager
New Age Tech

“

The extracurricular activities and networking opportunities at SCMS helped me develop my soft skills. These skills, such as communication, teamwork, and problem solving, are essential for success in any corporate setting.

Batch(2015 -2017)

Mr. Vysakh H

Team Leader GWC-RecordManagementServices(RMS)

“

My experience at SCMS Cochin School of Business had a profound impact on my life. For me, the school was not just a campus; it was my home. The dedicated teachers helped me navigate the complexities of modern corporate life.

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International Collaborations

Since 2000, SCMS Group has maintained a strong network of international academic and research collaborations with reputed universities, institutions, and accreditation bodies across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. These global associations facilitate knowledge exchange, collaborative research, teaching initiatives, faculty and student exchange programmes, and curriculum development and provides international perspectives and cross-cultural insights.