Master of Business Administration
240intake
Reviewed 7 Sept 2026LEAD College · PalakkadLEAD College Fees 2026-27, Courses & Admission
LEAD College is a management college in Palakkad, Kerala, established in 2010. LEAD College is privately managed and self-financing. It is affiliated to University of Calicut. LEAD College offers 3…
480
Total intake
Overview
About LEAD College
LEAD College is a management college in Palakkad, Kerala, established in 2010. LEAD College is privately managed and self-financing. It is affiliated to University of Calicut. LEAD College offers 3 programmes at postgraduate level. They are Master of Business Administration, Master in Business Administration (General Management) and Master of Computer Applications (MCA). The stated sanctioned intake across these programmes totals 480 seats. The college's official faculty page identifies Dr. Thomas George K as Director; the official research page states that the LEAD Research Centre, in collaboration with KUFOS, has three approved Ph.D. guides and offers a full-time Ph.D. programme. No exact official figures were found for faculty composition, attendance, medium, exam pattern, computer-lab count, patents or funded projects. Parent hospital and clinical tie-ups are not applicable to this management institute. The official site states affiliation to the University of Calicut and AICTE approval/NBA accreditation.
Courses & costs
LEAD College fees
Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Computer Applications (MCA)Total | 2026-27 | ₹21,000 |
Placements · 2022-23
LEAD College placements
LEAD College placements 2022-23: 223 placed, ₹4.6L median CTC. Recruiters include KPMG, EY, PWC, ITC.Source: placement source
₹4.6LMedian CTC
223Students placed
College-wide placements for 2022-23: 223 students placed, a median package of 4.6 LPA.
Branch-wise packages
PG two-year programme · 2023-24 · PG two-year programmemedian ₹4.2L · 243 placed placement source
PG two-year programme · 2022-23 · PG two-year programmemedian ₹4.6L · 223 placed placement source
Recruiter network
KPMGEYPWCITCHDFC BankHULInfo EdgeFederal BankWildcraft
Campus
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Master in Business Administration (General Management)
120intake
Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
120intake
Recognition & affiliations
Faculty & teaching
- Name
- Dr. Thomas George K
Admissions · collected information
LEAD College admissions
CAT, CMAT, KMAT, KEAM counselling · MBA · All seats (entrance-examination rank)Direct application to the college · MCA · All seats (merit in the qualifying examination)
CAT, CMAT, KMAT, KEAM counselling · MBA · All seats (entrance-examination rank)
Seats are filled by LEAD College of Management, selection is on entrance-examination rank for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceDirect application to the college · MCA · All seats (merit in the qualifying examination)
Seats are filled by LEAD College of Management, selection is on merit in the qualifying examination for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceAdmissions are shown as open for 2026. MBA applicants register online, verify email, complete the application, pay the application fee and submit it; the form records CAT, CMAT, KMAT and KEAM participation. MCA applicants apply online and must meet the published degree and marks requirements; the college's official page does not state a separate centralised counselling route. Admission source
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Helpful guides for your admission
Planning your application to LEAD College? These guides break down the fees, counselling rounds and quota routes step by step.
Reach the college
LEAD College contact details
| Address | Dhoni PO, Palakkad, Kerala, India – 678009 |
|---|---|
| info@lead.ac.in | |
| Website | https://lead.ac.in/ |
| Office bearer | Role |
|---|---|
| Dr. Thomas George K | Head of institution Source |
From the sources
More details
| Established | 2010 Source |
|---|---|
| Trust or society | Prompt Charitable Trust Source |
| Recognition code type | AICTE permanent id Source |
| Recognition code | 1-1335491 Source |
| Recognition code type | AICTE application no Source |
| Recognition code | 1-44638131519 Source |
| Name | University of Calicut Source |
| Institution type | State general university Source |
| Affiliation status | Affiliated Source |
| Domicile rules | MCA applicants must hold a degree from a Kerala university or another university recognised by a university in Kerala. Source |
| Reservation note | MCA eligibility states 50% marks for the general category and 45% for reserved categories. Source |
| Centralised portal | No Source |
| Programme code | MBA Source |
| Name | Master of Business Administration Source |
| Study level | PG Source |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's degree; the official admissions form asks applicants to report CAT, CMAT, KMAT or KEAM participation. Source |
| Intake year | 2025 Source |
| Stated cycle | 2026 Source |
| Awarding body | University of Calicut Source |
| Approving body | AICTE Source |
| Duration in years | 2 Source |
| Approval status | Approved Source |
| Gender admitted | Co-educational Source |
| Other eligibility | Full-time residential; official homepage says 10+ specialisations. Source |
FAQ
LEAD College FAQs
What are the fees at LEAD College?
The published annual fee at LEAD College for Master of Computer Applications (MCA) is ₹21,000 under the published quota for 2026-27.
How can I get admission to LEAD College?
Admission to LEAD College is through the CAT, CMAT, KMAT, KEAM route. Applications are submitted through the official portal at https://admission.lead.ac.in/lead-college-of-management-mba-application/.
What are the placements like at LEAD College?
LEAD College reports 223 students placed in 2022-23.
What courses does LEAD College offer?
LEAD College offers 3 programmes, including Master of Business Administration, Master in Business Administration (General Management), Master of Computer Applications (MCA).
Where is LEAD College located?
LEAD College is located at Dhoni PO, Palakkad, Kerala, India – 678009.
Is LEAD College recognised and accredited?
LEAD College is affiliated to University of Calicut.
Sources
Verification & sources
This page cites 20 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- lead.ac.in — LEAD College official website
- lead.ac.in — LEAD College contact page
- lead.ac.in · pdf — AICTE EoA 2025-26
- lead.ac.in — MCA - LEAD College of Management
- admission.lead.ac.in — LEAD MBA application
- admission.uoc.ac.in — University of Calicut affiliated-college list
- lead.ac.in — Hostels - LEAD College of Management
- lead.ac.in — MBA in Kerala — Residential MBA in Palakkad
- lead.ac.in — LEAD College AICTE Approvals
- lead.ac.in — Brochure - LEAD College of Management
- lead.ac.in · pdf — NIRF 2025 Submitted Institute Data - Lead College of Management
- lead.ac.in — Top Recruiters - LEAD College of Management
- lead.ac.in — Director’s Message
- lead.ac.in — Research
- lead.ac.in — Publications
- lead.ac.in — LEAD IEDC
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Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.