Reviewed 7 Sept 2026Thangal Kunju Musaliar (TKM) Institute of Management · KollamThangal Kunju Musaliar (TKM) Institute of Management Fees 2026-27, Courses & Admission
Thangal Kunju Musaliar (TKM) Institute of Management is a management college in Kollam, Kerala, established in 1995. Thangal Kunju Musaliar (TKM) Institute of Management is privately managed and…
Overview
About Thangal Kunju Musaliar (TKM) Institute of Management
Thangal Kunju Musaliar (TKM) Institute of Management is a management college in Kollam, Kerala, established in 1995. Thangal Kunju Musaliar (TKM) Institute of Management is privately managed and self-financing. It is affiliated to University of Kerala. Thangal Kunju Musaliar (TKM) Institute of Management offers 1 programme at postgraduate level. The programme offered is MBA. Standalone TKM Institute of Management (TIM), Musaliar Hills, Karuvelil P.O., Kollam 691505; the campus is about 25 km from Kollam city. The current site identifies Dr. Santhosh V. A as Director, not Principal. The institute reports an incubation centre, a computer/management centre and corporate relations, but no exact current laboratory count or incubation-startup count was published. The listed faculty total and rank breakdown count the names displayed on the current faculty page, including adjunct and emeritus entries; the six PhD holders count only qualifications explicitly shown as PhD, excluding PhD-ongoing entries. The brochure-based training partners are historical (2019) and are retained with that year; current pages describe collaborations generally without naming additional partners. The institute's current official website describes TIM as a stand-alone B-school offering a two-year full-time MBA affiliated to the University of Kerala and approved by AICTE. The AICTE document retrieved is for 2014-15, not the target 2026-27 session; therefore no target-session intake is recorded. Address is variously rendered as Karuvelil P.O. and Karuvelil, Ezhukone; both identify the same Kollam campus.
Courses & costs
Thangal Kunju Musaliar (TKM) Institute of Management fees
Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MBA (Dual Specialisation)Application fee · All applicants Source | 2026-27 | ₹500one-time |
| MBA (Dual Specialisation)Tuition · Programme fee stated for four semesters and the complete two-year MBA programme. Source | 2026-27 | ₹5,70,000total course |
| MBAApplication fee · All applicants Source | 2026-27 | ₹500one-time |
| MBA (Dual Specialisation)Registration · All applicants Source | 2026-27 | ₹500one-time |
| MBA (Dual Specialisation)Other charges · Programme fee stated for four semesters and the complete two-year MBA programme. Source | 2026-27 | ₹5,70,000per semester |
Placements
Thangal Kunju Musaliar (TKM) Institute of Management placements
MBA placements: a highest package of 16.4 LPA. Recruiters at this level include Accovet Ltd., Acsia Technologies, Aditya Birla Fashions Ltd., Alliant Group, Allianz, Aquatek.
₹16.4LMBA
₹16.4L · MBA
MBA placements: a highest package of 16.4 LPA. Recruiters at this level include Accovet Ltd., Acsia Technologies, Aditya Birla Fashions Ltd., Alliant Group, Allianz, Aquatek.
Recruiter network
Accovet Ltd.Acsia TechnologiesAditya Birla Fashions Ltd.Alliant GroupAllianzAquatekAxis BankBajaj Finance Ltd.BluestoneBluetyga FashionsChryso-Saint GobainEnfin TechnologiesEntregar Solutions Pvt. Ltd.ESAFFederal BankGeojitGrant ThorntonH&R BlockHaleonHyb Cloud Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Campus
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Recognition & affiliations
Faculty & teaching
Admissions · collected information
Thangal Kunju Musaliar (TKM) Institute of Management admissions
CAT counselling · MBA · All seats (merit in the qualifying examination)CMAT counselling · MBA · All seats (merit in the qualifying examination)KMAT Kerala counselling · MBA · All seats (merit in the qualifying examination)
CAT counselling · MBA · All seats (merit in the qualifying examination)
Seats are filled by TKM Institute of Management, selection is on merit in the qualifying examination for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceCMAT counselling · MBA · All seats (merit in the qualifying examination)
Seats are filled by TKM Institute of Management, selection is on merit in the qualifying examination for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceKMAT Kerala counselling · MBA · All seats (merit in the qualifying examination)
Seats are filled by CEE Kerala, selection is on merit in the qualifying examination for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceFor the 2026-27 MBA intake, the institute states that admissions are open. Applicants use a valid CAT, CMAT or KMAT (Kerala) score, meet the University of Kerala eligibility requirements, and complete the institute's selection process, which includes group discussion and personal interview. The institute's published process assigns 80% weight to the entrance examination and 20% to GD/PI. Admission source
From the sources
Scholarships — sourced details
| Fee category | All Source |
|---|---|
| Period | One-time Source |
| Fee year | 2026-27 Source |
| Component | Application fee Source |
| Fee set by | College Source |
| Amount (INR) | 500 Source |
| Is estimate | No Source |
| Fee category | All applicants Source |
| Fee authority | College Source |
| Year of study | All years Source |
| Programme code | All Source |
| Specialisation | Dual Specialisation Source |
From the sources
Research — sourced details
| Exam pattern | Semester Source |
|---|---|
| Discipline | Management Source |
| Institution type | Training Source |
| Year | 2015 Source |
| Company | Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) Source |
| Year | 2019 Source |
| Company | Institute of Actuaries of India (IAAP, UK as printed in the brochure) Source |
| Company | Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Source |
| Company | Cambridge University Source |
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Reach the college
Thangal Kunju Musaliar (TKM) Institute of Management contact details
| Address | Musaliar Hills, Karuvelil P.O, Ezhukone, Kollam - 691 505 |
|---|---|
| mailinfo@tkmim.ac.in | |
| Website | https://www.tkmim.ac.in/ |
| Office bearer | Role |
|---|---|
| Dr. Santhosh V. A | Head of institution Source |
From the sources
More details
| Established | 1995 Source |
|---|---|
| Recognition code type | AICTE permanent id Source |
| Recognition code | 1-2016857896 Source |
| NBA programmes | MBA Source |
| Name | University of Kerala Source |
| Institution type | State general university Source |
| Affiliation status | Affiliated Source |
| Opens month | December 2025 Source |
| Centralised portal | No Source |
| Programme code | MBA Source |
| Name | MBA Source |
| Study level | PG Source |
| Stated cycle | 2026-27 Source |
| Awarding body | University of Kerala Source |
| Approving body | AICTE Source |
| Duration in years | 2 Source |
| Approval status | Approved Source |
| Gender admitted | Co-educational Source |
| Other eligibility | Valid CAT, CMAT or KMAT (Kerala) score; group discussion and personal interview; OBC threshold stated as 48% and SC/ST as 35% Source |
| Awarding body type | General university Source |
| Min percent general | 50 Source |
| Min percent reserved | 35 Source |
| Basis | Marks Source |
| Fee category | All Source |
FAQ
Thangal Kunju Musaliar (TKM) Institute of Management FAQs
How can I get admission to Thangal Kunju Musaliar (TKM) Institute of Management?
Admission to Thangal Kunju Musaliar (TKM) Institute of Management is through CAT, CMAT, KMAT KERALA scores. Applications are submitted through the official portal at https://www.tkmim.ac.in/news/mba-2026-admissions-are-open-2/.
What is the average package at Thangal Kunju Musaliar (TKM) Institute of Management?
Thangal Kunju Musaliar (TKM) Institute of Management reports a highest package of 16.4 LPA. Recruiters at this level include Accovet Ltd., Acsia Technologies, Aditya Birla Fashions Ltd., Alliant Group, Allianz.
What courses does Thangal Kunju Musaliar (TKM) Institute of Management offer?
Thangal Kunju Musaliar (TKM) Institute of Management offers 1 programme: MBA.
Where is Thangal Kunju Musaliar (TKM) Institute of Management located?
Thangal Kunju Musaliar (TKM) Institute of Management is located at Musaliar Hills, Karuvelil P.O, Ezhukone, Kollam - 691 505.
Is Thangal Kunju Musaliar (TKM) Institute of Management recognised and accredited?
Thangal Kunju Musaliar (TKM) Institute of Management is affiliated to University of Kerala.
Sources
Verification & sources
This page cites 20 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- tkmim.ac.in — TKM Institute of Management
- tkmim.ac.in — TKM Institute of Management Contact
- keralauniversity.ac.in — University of Kerala Affiliated Colleges
- tkmim.ac.in — MBA Program Overview
- aicte-india.org · pdf — AICTE Kerala Management Data
- tkmim.ac.in — Accreditations and Rankings
- tkmim.ac.in — MBA 2026 Admissions are Open
- tkmim.ac.in — MBA Admission Information
- tkmim.ac.in — Admission Process
- cee.kerala.gov.in — KMAT 2026 Notification
- tkmim.ac.in — Accommodation - TKM Institute of Management
- tkmim.ac.in — Merit & Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Examination
- tkmim.ac.in — Mandatory Disclosure - TKM Institute of Management
- tkmim.ac.in — TKM Institute of Management — AICTE Approval
- tkmim.ac.in — TKM Institute of Management — AICTE Approvals
- nirfindia.org — NIRF 2024 Management participating institutions
- tkmim.ac.in — Placement at a Glance — TKM Institute of Management
- tkmim.ac.in — Corporate Relation Cell — TKM Institute of Management
- tkmim.ac.in — 29th Batch Placements — TKM Institute of Management
- tkmim.ac.in — Faculty
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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.