Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Dual Specialization) 

at TKM Institute of Management, Kollam

TKM Institute of Management accepts the scores of KMAT KERALA, CAT, and CMAT entrance exams for admission to MBA. You can find more details about the eligibility criteria and the application process at the official website of TKM Institute of Management.

This is a subjective question that may depend on various factors such as your preferences, career goals, academic performance, etc. However, below is  some objective information that may help you compare the two colleges.

• Fees: The MBA programme at TKM Institute of Management has an annual fee of INR 1,00,000, while the MBA programme at Rajadhani Business School has an annual fee of INR 1,84,000. The MBA IEV course at TKM Institute of Management, which is a dual degree programme with the University of Massachusetts, Boston, has an annual fee of INR 4,70,000.
• Seats: The MBA programme at TKM Institute of Management has 120 seats, while the MBA programme at Rajadhani Business School has 180 seats.
• Placements: According to the official websites, the average placement package for the MBA programme at TKM Institute of Management was INR 4.5 LPA in 2020, while the average placement package for the MBA programme at Rajadhani Business School was INR 3.5 LPA in 2019.
• Rankings: According to the NIRF ranking, TKM Institute of Management was ranked 76th among the management colleges in India, while Rajadhani Business School was not ranked.

You can also visit the official websites of the colleges or the other web sources for more details.

Both TKM Institute of Management and Rajadhani Business School are good options for MBA. However, TKM Institute of Management is a premier B-school in Kerala that has consistently nurtured committed management professionals who occupy coveted positions in leading organizations in India and abroad. The two-year full-time MBA programme at TKM Institute of Management is re-accredited by the National Board of Accreditation, approved by AICTE, and affiliated to the University of Kerala. The MBA course at TKM Institute of Management is NBA Re-Accredited, AICTE Approved, and the first stand-alone MBA Institute in Kerala to get NBA accreditation in 2013. On the other hand, Rajadhani Business School is also a good option for MBA, but there is no information available on its accreditation, affiliations, or placement records.

The MBA programme at TKM Institute of Management has 120 seats. The MBA IEV course, which is a dual degree programme with the University of Massachusetts, Boston, has 150 seats. You can find more details about the courses and the admission process at the official website of TKM Institute of Management.

It is not that hard to pursue an MBA at TKM, It would be much easier if the candidate had some technical knowledge/skills that the management would groom to its best. The MBA program at TKM Institute of Management is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation, approved by AICTE, and affiliated with the University of Kerala. This indicates it is a well-established and reputable program.

Yes, Shuttle facilities are available at TKM Institute of Management. TKM Institute of Management largely encourages fully residential courses at campus and plies two buses every morning and evening to and fro from Kollam Railway Station and TKM Institute of Management Campus for the convenience of the students and staff.

Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements can apply for the MBA course. The institute accepts applications via both online and offline modes. For offline applications, aspirants can visit the TKM College trust office. Aspirants can follow the below-mentioned steps to apply at TKMIM:

Step 1: Visit the official website of TKMIM or the respective entrance exam.

Step 2: Register and create a login ID and password.

Step 3:  Fill out the application form.

Step 4: Upload the required documents.

Step 5: Pay the application fee and submit the application.

TKM Institute of Management appoints well-trained and expert faculty members. The faculty focuses on therotical and practical knowledge for the students under the guidance of experts. The faculty are passionate and committed to helping the students in their career pathways. They engage the students with the latest activities and innovate teaching and quality research.

Students with a minimum passing marks of 60% in the 10th and 12th standards can pursue an MBA.The eligibility criteria for admission to the MBA programme at TKM Institute of Management, Kollam, requires a minimum of 50% marks in Part III for B.A, B.Sc & B.Com graduates. However, the University of Kerala norms apply, and candidates are advised to check the most current information on the institute's website. The admission to the MBA programme is mainly based on merit in KEAM Kerala, and the institute may also accept CAT/CMAT scores. The weightage given to the entrance exam scores is 80%, and the selection process also includes Group Discussion and Personal Interview, each carrying a weightage of 10%.

TKM Institute of Management is well known institute for Management courses in Kerala. The institute has a good record of MBA placements. The key highlights of TKM Institute of Management placements for the MBA Class of 2024 are tabulated below:

Note: The placement year was not mentioned on the official website. Hence, the data are assumed for the year 2024.