KV Institute of Management & Information Studies, Kurumbapalayalm

Overview

KV Institute of Management & Information Studies (KVIM), Kurumbapalayam, is a highly ranked Business School located in the suburbs of Coimbatore. It offers an MBA degree program with dual functional specializations (e.g. in Marketing, Finance, and Human Resources) and single industry specializations (e.g. Logistics & Supply Chain, Real Estate, Tourism Management, Digital Marketing). Over a period of less than two decades, it has become one of the top MBA colleges in Coimbatore, offering programs affiliated with Anna University.

The KV experience ensures that MBA students are trained for corporate success from the day they enter the Institute. International conferences and seminars are organized on a monthly basis on topics of interest including international business and entrepreneurship. It also has more than 20 functional MoUs with prominent industries in and around Coimbatore. All MBA students must complete a one month internship between their first and second years of study, which have both simulation and real world components. The median salary of all placed graduates of KVIM has grown steadily over the past three years, from INR 5 LPA to INR 6.5 LPA. All 120 students in each batch have been placed in the last three placement seasons. The Placement Office of KVIM trains students to enhance their GD, PI, and soft skills.

The Industry Academic Advisory Board of KVIM Coimbatore works to improve the Institute's standing among top MNCs through strategic industry initiatives. It has six members, including the Managing Director of KVIM, CXOs of prominent companies in the city, and founders of successful startups. They also work with distinguished alumni to set up events to allow students and graduates of the Institute to interact with the leading lights of the industry.

Highlights

Fees

The academic, one time, and tuition fees payable by MBA students of KVIM Coimbatore are fixed by Anna University through the TANCET process, and are in line with the recommendations made by the University. Some highlights include:

• Tuition fee: INR 12,500 per semester (INR 50,000 for the full MBA course). Students from the SC and ST categories need not pay tuition fees. This is automatically computed after submission of the caste certificate during the counseling process.
• Other academic fees (including development, library, computer, and internet fees): Up to INR 9,030 per semester.
• There are also one time fees collected at the time of admission to KVIM Coimbatore e.g. the application fee of INR 500.

This is for students admitted via the Anna University TANCET admission process. Students admitted under the Management quota (50% of each batch) may be charged higher fees at the discretion of the Institute leadership.

Admissions

The eligibility criteria for admission to KV Institute of Management & Information Studies, Kurumbapalayam, are as follows:

• All applicants must hold an undergraduate degree of at least three years’ duration, or be in the final year of such a degree.
• Only the following UG majors are accepted: BE, BTech, BArch, and BPharm. Students with a technical diploma may also apply. Only full time UG degrees are accepted. 
• The minimum aggregate over all UG semester exams is 50%. This is relaxed to 45% for reserved category applicants.
• Candidates must have a valid entrance examination score from any one of these aptitude tests: CAT, GMAT, MAT, CMAT, TANCET, or CONSORTIUM.

The application procedure to the MBA program at KVIM Coimbatore has the following steps:

• Visiting the KVIM admission portal and clicking the “Apply Now” link to access the online application form.
• Filling up the application form and uploading scanned and self attested copies of academic, personal, and entrance test documents.
• Paying the admission fee of INR 500 online.
• Students who apply through the TANCET Anna University procedure have a centralized counseling and admission procedure.
• Management quota applicants receive a shortlist call from the Institute for a virtual or in-person interview based on the quality of their application.
• All students who perform well in both the entrance test and personal interview will receive a provisional Admit Card from KVIM Coimbatore.
• After paying the first sesmter’s fees, the admission will be confirmed, and students can start attending classes.

Placements

As one of the top MBA colleges in India, the placement highlights  of KV Institute of Management & Information Studies, Kurumbapalayam, are as follows: 

• 100% of the MBA students have been placed in the last three placement seasons (2021, 2022, and 2023).
• Industry immersion is ensured through 20+ MoUs with prominent companies in and around Coimbatore.
• Each MBA student of KVIM must complete a four week internship program. This unique experience has two segments of equal length: simulation and real world, so that students can plan and then execute their work in a partner organization.
• The average (median) salary of the MBA batch over the past three years for which data is available has grown steadily, from INR 5 LPA to INR 5.5 LPA, ending at INR 6.5 LPA. This is equivalent to a CAGR of 14%.
• The Placement Office of KVIM maintains recruiting relationships with prominent MNCs; it has representatives from both the Faculty and student bodies. 
• The Placement Office conducts Group Discussion and interview training sessions, though students are expected to create their resumes on their own.
• Prominent recruiters include HCL and eNova.

Cut-Offs

All applicants to KVIM Coimbatore must have a minimum UG aggregate of 50%. This is relaxed to 45% for reserved category candidates. Cut-offs based on MBA entrance test scores or percentile are not determined before the process starts. However, KVIMIS publishes cut-offs that are decided after the counseling and seat allocation process ends. These cut-offs, over the past three years, are:

• CAT: 400.
• MAR: 490.
• GMAT: 400.
• CMAT: 200.
• TANCET: 41.5.
• CONSORTIUM: 27.

Faculty & Alumni

KV Institute of Management & Information Studies, Kurumbapalayam, is home to 13 full time Faculty members. Of these, 3 are full Professors, 4 are Associate Professors, and 6 are Assistant Professors. Almost 50% of the Faculty members hold PhD degrees, and the others have multiple postgraduate (primarily MBA) degrees). They work to prepare the MBA students for their final placements and ensure industry readiness, with a strong theoretical grounding.

The Alumni Association of KVIM Coimbatore was set up 9 years after the Institute's inception, in 2017. Today, it hosts all the MBA graduates of KVIM as automatic life members. It has several functions: providing career opportunities for recent graduates (via more senior alumni), facilitating mentorship of students through alumni interactions, providing funding for startups, organizing events in different cities - alumni meets and virtual seminars, conducting workshops on campus, and working with the Placement Office to expand the pool of companies that participate in the summer internship and final job interview processes.

Scholarships

As in other top MBA colleges in India, there are multiple financial aid options available to students of KV Institute of Management & Information Studies, Kurumbapalayam. The seven main scholarship schemes are:

1. Management Scholarship: This is awarded based on academic merit and financial hardship. Students must approach the Principal’s Office with their applications and relevant supporting documents.

2. Government of India Post Matric Scholarship for SC and ST students: This covers all academic fees, along with a living allowance, and all SC/ST students with family incomes below INR 2.5 LPA are eligible to apply.

3. TN State Post Matric Scholarship for Adi Dravidar students converted to Christianity: Eligible students must apply to the State Government; the scholarship covers tuition and exam fees.

4. Free Education for Girl Students (Reserved Category): This covers special fees and examination fees.

5. Higher Education Special Scholarship: SC and ST students are eligible if their family income is less than INR 1 LPA; the scholarship amount is up to INR 8,000 per year.

6. Government of India Post Matric Scholarship for BC and MBC: This is similar to the post matric scholarship for SC and ST students; however, the amount will be decided by the Government.

7. Private and Corporate Scholarships: These must be applied for via the Principal’s office, and the amount and conditions vary.

Preparation & FAQs

The preparation for admission to the MBA program at KVIM Coimbatore depends on which entrance examination the candidate chooses to attempt. If the applicant wishes to submit a CAT, MAT, or GMAT score, he/she should prepare for up to a year through intensive classroom or virtual training sessions. For other examinations, too, it is important that the candidate go through previous years’ exam papers, and attempt mock tests well in advance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Which is the best Business School in Coimbatore?

KV Institute of Management & Information Studies, Kurumbapalayam, is one of the best MBA colleges in India, and is a contender for best Business School in Coimbatore. It is ranked #76 among all Private Business Schools in India, according to the IIRF 2024 ranking list.

Q. Which are the MBA specializations offered by KV Institute of Management and Information Studies to its students?

KVIM offers five major specializations to its MBA students: Human Resource Management (chosen by 34% of students), Finance (25%), Marketing (15%), Production & Logistics (14%), and Systems & Real Estate (12%). Other specializations include Business Analytics and Tourism Management.

Q. Are all MBA entrance test scores given equal weightage while applying to KVIMIS Kurumbapalayam?

The six MBA entrance tests accepted by KVIMIS have different weightages as follows: CAT, MAT, and GMAT: 800, CMAT: 400, TANCET and CONSORTIUM: 100. This indicates that CAT scores are given 8 times higher weightage than TANCET marks.

Q. What are the requirements to be selected for the PhD in Management program at KVIM Coimbatore?

KVIM Coimbatore takes three criteria into account while shortlisting and admitting students to the PhD in Management program: academic performance in the Master's qualifying examination, the rank in the Entrance Test (e.g. UGC NET) and performance in the Personal Interview round.