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

Ans. IMK (Institute of Management in Kerala) is the flagship business school of Kerala University, located on the main Kariavattom campus in Thiruvananthapuram. It has over five decades of academic standing and offers the full MBA portfolio including Travel and Tourism and Shipping and Logistics specializations. UIMs (University Institutes of Management) are regional extension centres of Kerala University that offer the MBA General programme in other districts. The degree credential is the same from both, but IMK has a more established alumni network and recruiter relationship in Thiruvananthapuram.

Ans. Yes. IMK accepts KMAT Kerala, CAT, and CMAT scores for MBA admission. A CAT score is not required specifically. KMAT Kerala is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations, Government of Kerala, in two sessions each year. If your KMAT score meets the shortlisting threshold and you perform well in the subsequent GD and PI rounds at IMK, you are eligible for admission regardless of whether you took CAT or not.

Ans. MBA Travel and Tourism at IMK is designed for management careers in hospitality, tourism operations, destination management, airline services, and travel agency management. The curriculum includes tourism policy, hospitality finance, destination marketing, and tourism law alongside standard management subjects. Kerala’s tourism economy makes this programme particularly relevant, with industry visits from the state’s hotel and travel sector. Graduates enter a sector with strong demand for management professionals in South India’s tourism hubs.

Ans. Yes, the MBA Evening batch at IMK results in the same Kerala University MBA degree as the full-time programme. The curriculum is equivalent, and the degree certificate does not indicate whether the programme was full-time or evening mode. The evening batch is recognised by employers the same way as the full-time MBA. The primary advantage is that you can continue working and earning while completing the degree over 24 months, reducing the opportunity cost compared to a full-time programme.

Ans. IMK graduates have entered BFSI (banking, financial services, and insurance), IT services, hospitality, logistics, and Kerala’s public sector enterprises. Recruiters from the Thiruvananthapuram area include Federal Bank, Berger Paints, and Tata Consulting. The Shipping and Logistics specialization opens opportunities in Kerala’s major ports and the logistics sector, while Travel and Tourism graduates enter hotel chains, airline management, and state tourism bodies. Graduates also pursue civil services and Kerala state PSC roles where an MBA from a government institution is a well-regarded credential.