G Karunakaran Memorial Co Operative College of Management and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram Admission 2025: Dates, Registration, Fees, Eligibility

The G. Karunakaran Memorial Co-operative College for Management and Technology in Thiruvananthapuram as one of the institutions approved by the AICTE for management education. In support of admission, applicants must have taken and attained minimum scores in at least one of the three popular management entrance tests: the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT), the Common Admission Test (CAT), or the Kerala Management Admission Test (KMAT Kerala). All entrance tests are conducted once a year and updated details with respect to date and application procedure should be referred to the respective examination websites.

G. Karunakaran Memorial Co-operative College Admissions into MBA programs are base scores accumulated from the following components:

1. Entrance Exam Score (80% weightage): K-MAT/C-MAT/CAT Scores
2. Group Discussion (10% weightage): Shortlisted candidates participate in an intensive discussion to prove their innate capacity to communicate and analyze ideas.
3. Personal Interview (10% weightage): Candidates will be evaluated for overall personality, subject knowledge, and career insights.

In a general sense, the minimum eligibility condition for an MBA program is the successful completion of a bachelor's degree from a recognized university in any discipline. Generally, requirements and other conditions vary and thus candidates must refer to the college website for specific details on eligibility.

Application Process

Following is the procedure for applying for an MBA at G Karunakaran Memorial Co-operative College of Management and Technology:

1. Entrance Examination:

• Candidates should apply for and take one of the accepted entrance tests CMAT, CAT, or KMAT Kerala.
• For CMAT, the candidate should register at the official website and follow the application procedure. CMAT is an online test that is usually held around January.
• Register for CAT via the IIM CAT website. CAT usually occurs in November.
• Kindly check the KMAT Kerala website for details about registration.

2. Application to the College:

• For entrance exam results, applicants can visit the G Karunakaran Memorial Co-operative College website when the results are announced or visit the admissions office to get the application form. 
• Admission application forms will also be available for free download, which must be filled with personal and academic information.
• Attach photocopies of all required documents, including:
• 10th and 12th marksheets
• Degree certificate and marksheets
• Entrance exam score card
• Valid ID proof
• Passport size photographs

3. Application Submission:

• Submit duly completed application forms and copies of other documentation directly to the college admission office.
• Pay the application fee as specified by the college.

4. Shortlist:

• Based on the entrance exam score, candidates will be shortlisted. 
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

5. Group Discussion and Personal Interview:

• Report for GD and PI scheduled dates on the college premises.
• For GD be prepared to discuss current affairs, business topics, etc. and demonstrate your communication skills.
• For PI, be prepared to discuss your academics, professional goals, and the justification of your MBA program.

6. Final Selection

• The maximum weightage for the candidates will be given to their test with an 80% score, while GD and PI accounts for 10% each. 
• A notification will be sent to the selectees through Email or cell phone.

7. Admission Confirmation:

• Once the offer of admission has been made, a fee would be paid before the deadline in order to secure admission.
• In addition, the originals would be presented for verification.
• Thereafter, other formalities required by the college would be completed.

Degree wise admission process

MBA: A full-time, two years program approved in the college with 60 approved intake to offer management students both skill and knowledge on management principles and practices.

MBA Admission Process:

1. Taking one of the accepted entrance tests: CMAT, CAT, or KMAT Kerala. 
2. Only candidates who fulfill the examination scores are invited to take the next stages.
3. Group Discussion: a GD which will see candidates assess communication and analytical abilities
4. Personal Interview: the candidate will meet personally for a one-on-one interview to check the overall fit of the candidate to the program. 
5. The final selection will be on the basis of the combined score of the entrance test (80%), GD (10%), and PI (10%).

Eligibility:

• Graduation is any discipline from recognized universities.
• A valid score in CMAT, CAT or KMAT Kerala.

No other degree program is offered by the college apart from the MBA management specialization.