Calicut University MBA : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Calicut University offers MBA admissions through the CUMAT entrance exam, considering KMAT scores as well. Applications open online in late March, and around 2,500 students take the exam, with results published from May 15. Admission begins on June 15, with the top 40 from Kerala securing spots at the main campus and others at affiliated colleges. The program, led by experienced faculty with a 1:6 faculty-to-student ratio, spans 2 years over 4 semesters, each with 8 subjects.

Despite rigorous exams, the faculty offers strong support and learning resources. The university's fees are relatively low, with semester fees around 18,000 INR, and total expenses approximately 25,000 INR per semester. Government scholarships can cover full fees for eligible students, with self-financing courses like the MBA costing as little as 8,000 INR per semester. About 50% of students secure placements, with companies like EY, Siemens, and BYJU'S offering packages between 4-6 LPA.

Initial salaries from employers like VKC start at 12,000 INR per month. Internships, mandatory after the 2nd semester, lack stipends but offer roles in companies such as JJ Pharmaceuticals. The university aids students in accessing government scholarships, including E-Grantz and PMSS, which offers around INR 35,000. SC/ST students benefit from fee exemptions. The MBA program fees range from INR 50,000 to 2.5 lakh, with specific costs like 99,000 INR for the full course.

Application fees are 875 INR for general candidates and 95 INR for SC/ST candidates.