NEHRU School of Management, NCERC Thrissur

Overview

Nehru School of Management (NSOM), NCERC Thrissur, is a notable Business School located in Kerala. It offers an MBA degree program affiliated with APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University. The Student Development Committee of NSOM works to incorporate practical elements into the MBA curriculum, including management role play, case analysis, paper presentations, live projects based on industry defined problems, management games, computer simulated management decisions, debates, and computer modeling.

Nehru School of Management has a strong placement record, with prominent companies like HDFC Bank, ICICI Prudential, Amazon, Asian Paints, Tata Consultancy Services, and Tata AIG recruiting from the School. The Nehru Corporate Placements & Industry Relations Cell works with training organizations and partner companies to ensure that students are well prepared for internships and placement interviews. A unique feature of the final job placement at NSOM is that most students receive two placement offers; this helps drive up the average CTC as candidates are able to choose the more lucrative offer.

Student life at Nehru School of Management is vibrant; the large campus of NCERC ensures that MBA students can interact with engineering students and alumni as well. The annual magazine called FACE is completely written and compiled by students of the School of Management. The campus is located in one of the most picturesque locales of India, and the hostels are well equipped and clean, with transportation services to nearby districts for students who choose to commute to the campus daily. There are also several corporate locations nearby for study tours and industrial visits.

Highlights

Fees

The academic fees payable by MBA students of Nehru School of Management include tuition fees, examination charges, registration fees, alumni association registration charges, admission fees, graduation fees, and a security deposit that will be refunded if the candidate ensures a clean disciplinary record. The total amount payable per year is approximately INR 1.3 Lakh.

The living costs for students who choose to stay in the NCERC hostel are made up of the hostel and mess fees. Students who choose to stay off campus can avail of the School’s paid transportation facilities from Thrissur and two other neighboring districts. All students must budget for other living costs, including shopping, entertainment, and purchase of textbooks and other academic materials.

Admissions

The eligibility criteria for admission to Nehru School of Management, are as follows:

• The candidate must be in the final year of (or have already passed) an undergraduate degree of minimum three years’ duration from an Institution of Higher Education recognized by the University Grants Commission.
• The aggregate over all the years of the Bachelor’s degree must exceed 50%. This is relaxed to 45% for reserved category candidates.
• The applicants must have a valid score card in any recognized MBA entrance test e.g. GMAT, CAT, XAT, GMAT, MAT, CMAT, or CMAT.

The admission and application procedure has the following steps:

• Obtaining the application form offline from the NCERC office, and paying the admission fee either via cash or demand draft.
• Filling up the application form with accurate personal and academic details. Any error can lead to cancellation of the application.
• Creating copies of identity documents, UG academic transcripts, and caste certificates (if applicable) and self-attesting them.
• Mailing the application form and supporting documents to the principal, NCERC Thrissur.
• The application may also be submitted online; in this case, soft copies of the Standard X and XII Board Examination scorecards, test scores, and UG transcripts must be attached, in addition to the migration certificate, if applicable.
• After the application is submitted, the Nehru School of Management authorities may offer direct admission to meritorious students or call them for a final personal interview round.
• Selected candidates must confirm their acceptance by paying the first semester's fees and completing the academic registration process.

Placements

As one of the top MBA colleges in India, the placement highlights of Nehru School of Management are as follows: 

• The Nehru Corporate Placements & Industry Relations Cell works to train MBA students and establish long term recruiting relationships with blue chip corporates in Kerala and the rest of India.
• Prominent recruiters include HDFC Bank, Vodafone Idea, KPMG, Naukri.com, Amazon, Asian Paints, ICICI Prudential, ICICI Securities, Nestle, the Indian Army and Navy, Tata AIG, and Tata Consultancy Services.
• The ICT Academy of Kerala provides training and employability programs, from core business knowledge to case studies and soft skills sessions.
• During the most recent placement season, the majority of MBA students were placed in the Banking, Financial Services & Insurance sector, with several students receiving more than one job offer.
• NCERC has the status of an Advanced Campus Connect partner with Infosys Limited; this allows students of the School of Management to interact directly with senior professionals and understand expectations from them in a corporate setting.
• MBA students are expected to complete a two month summer internship before the second year starts; in addition, they are encouraged to complete life projects to strengthen their resumes with professional certifications.

Cut-Offs

The only cut-off related to admission to the MBA program at Nehru School of Management is the aggregate required during the course of undergraduate study. Applicants must have an overall percentage across all 3/4/5 years of study of at least 50% (or 45% for reserved category candidates). There is no cut-off determined ahead of time in terms of the entrance test percentile score or rank; however, a better rank increases the probability of admission.

Faculty & Alumni

Nehru School of Management is home to 7 full time Faculty members. These include 2 full Professors, 2 Associate Professors, and 3 Assistant Professors. All 7 Faculty members hold MBA degrees, while 3 also hold Doctoral degrees, with one pursuing her PhD. Their areas of expertise range from Human Resources to Marketing to Agri-Business and Operations Management, thereby ensuring that all students have access to mentorship for their chosen career paths. They also work with the placement cell to improve the industry readiness of the MBA students of the School.

Graduates of Nehru School of Management are automatically part of the NCERC Alumni Association. This body has several functions, including industry interface, providing placement opportunities, professional networking among alumni, and enhancing institutional affiliation opportunities. It also works to establish endowments and scholarships for needy MBA students. The Alumni Association facilitates both online and offline interaction between current students and distinguished alumni; mentorship of budding entrepreneurs is a key function of this body.

Scholarships

As in other top MBA colleges in India, there are multiple financial aid options available to students of Nehru School of Management. MBA candidates are encouraged to apply to Kerala state and Indian Government scholarship schemes:

1. National Scholarships: Students of Nehru School of Management must visit the Indian Government financial aid portal (scholarships.gov.in), find one which matches their category and financial status, and download the application form. After printing, filling it up, and signing it, it must be sent to the NCERC Principal’s office to be verified and submitted. Applicants will receive a partial or total tuition fee waiver depending on the scholarship for which they apply and the application quality.

2. Swanath Scholarship Scheme: This is awarded by AICTE, to wards of parents who passed away due to COVID or in the course of their armed forces service. I'd the family income does not exceed INR 8 LPA, such students will be given the scholarship amount of INR 50,000 per year.

Students may also apply to external private organizations and trusts for freeships and scholarships, and to banks for education loans.

Preparation & FAQs

The primary criterion used for shortlisting students for the MBA program at Nehru School of Management is the Entrance Test score. Candidates should attend online and offline preparation classes for the CAT / GMAT / XAT, and work out previous years’ exam papers. They should also attempt at least five mock tests before the exam date.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Which is the best Business School in Kerala?

Nehru School of Management is one of the best MBA colleges in India, and is a contender for best Business School in Kerala. It is ranked #73 among all Private Business Schools in India, according to the IIRF 2024 ranking list.

Q. Which are the main corporate partnerships offered by Nehru School of Management?

In addition to its long term recruiting relationships with top MNCs, Nehru School of Management partners with Oracle Academy and Insight Job Guru for career counseling and employability enhancement programs. It also has multiple MoUs to improve the quality of industry connect initiatives.

Q. Which are the main student clubs at Nehru School of Management?

Nehru School of Management is home to five main student clubs: Pinnacle (the Investment Club), the Entrepreneurship Club, Dharma (the Social Welfare Club), the Sports Club, and Euphoria (the Fine Arts club).

Q. Who are the prominent business leaders associated with Nehru School of Business?

Nehru School of Business has several collaborations with prominent leaders including Professor Mohammad Yunus, the Nobel Prize winner and senior managers of companies as diverse as Wipro Limited, Cosmos Sports, and Geojith Credits.