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Events Dates
Date of GD and interview for MBA May 26- May 28, 2020
Date of admission for PG programme June 01- June 02, 2020
Start of academic programme June 15, 2020

Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) offers MBA dual specialization (Finance/ Marketing/ Human Resource Management/ Rural Management / Fisheries Business Management) and MBA in Energy Management

The duration of the programs is 2 years. A bachelor’s degree in any stream with 50% aggregate marks is the minimum requirement to become eligible for KUFOS MBA admission

Selection of candidates is done on the basis of KMAT/CAT/CMAT scores followed by Group Discussion & Personal Interview

KUFOS MBA Eligibility Criteria

MBA (Dual Specialization)

  • Graduation or Post Graduation degree in Science, Commerce, Arts or any other professional graduation degree from recognized Universities with at least an aggregate 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in optional subjects under the (10+2+3) system (5% relaxation for SC /ST Candidates).

Or

  • €All professional graduates from Deemed Universities or State Agricultural Universities under the ICAR system with at least an OGPA of 6.0/10.0 (5.5/10.0 for SC /ST Candidates).
  • Candidates who are waiting for their final results of the qualifying degree are also eligible for the MBA admission, but they must have completed their qualifying marks before the commencement of the first-semester examination. 

MBA in Energy Management (Dual Specialization)

  • B.Tech./B.E. in Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical/ Electronics / Automobile / Petroleum/ Marine Engineering / Production and Industrial Engineering/ Polymer Technology with 50%/equivalent CGPA 

Or,

  • M.Sc. in Physics or Chemistry from recognized Universities, in regular mode
  • Candidates who are waiting for their final results of the qualifying degree are also eligible for the MBA admission, but they must have completed their qualifying marks before the commencement of the first-semester examination. 

KUFOS MBA Admission Guidelines

Admissions are granted on the basis of KMAT/CAT/CMAT scores followed by Group Discussion & Personal Interview

How to apply?

  • Visit the online admission portal of KUFOS
  • Click on New Candidate Registration
  • Register with basic details
  • Later on login with your user ID and the password generated.
  • Fill in all the academic and personal details required.
  • The students shortlisted must appear for a group discussion conducted by the University.
  • They are further selected based upon their score followed by a personal interview.

Read more: KUFOS Admission

KUFOS MBA Entrance Exam Details

Students can take admission to an MBA based on scores of KMAT/CAT/CMAT. Here is the section-wise syllabus of CAT in brief:

Sections Topics Covered
Quantitative Aptitude
  • Number: Number System, Series and Progression, Sequence,
  • Algebra: Functions, Inequalities, Quadratic and Linear Equations, Logarithms
  • Arithmetic: Time and Distance, Averages, Ratio and Proportion, Simplification, Percentages, Profit and Loss, Speed
  • Modern Maths: Probability, Permutations and Combinations, Set Theory, Trigonometry, Maxima and Minima
  • Geometry and Mensuration: Geometry, Coordinate Geometry, Mensuration,
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
  • Unseen Passages
  • Analogies
  • Antonyms
  • Contextual usage
  • Fill in the blanks
  • Para Jumble
  • Para Completion
  • Fact Inference Judgement
  • Sentence Correction
  • Meaning/Usage match
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
  • Tables
  • Data Sufficiency
  • Pie Charts
  • Caselets
  • Combination of Graphs
  • Analogies
  • Critical Reasoning
  • Seating Arrangement
  • Logical Deduction
  • Cause and Effect
  • Analogies
  • Binary logics
  • Calendars
  • Clocks and cubes
  • Blood Relations
  • Venn Diagrams, etc. 

KUFOS MBA Fee Structure

The detailed semester-wise fee structure of MBA is mentioned in the following table:

Category Semester I Semester II Semester III Semester IV
Admission Fee INR 10,000 - - -
Caution Money INR 5,000 - - -
Tuition Fee INR 27,500 INR 27,500 INR 27,500 INR 27,500
Other Fees INR 1718 INR 4100 INR 1718 INR 4100
Semester Exam Fee INR 2000 INR 2000 INR 2000 INR 2000
Dissertation/Viva-voce - - - INR 2000
Total Fees INR 46,218 INR 33,600 INR 31,218 INR 35,600
Grand Total Fees INR 1,46,636

Read more: KUFOS Fee Structure

KUFOS MBA Scholarships

Three MBA students from the general category and two MBA students from the fishermen community category are eligible to take the Manappuram Foundation Scholarship. An amount of rupees 4000 is provided for the students every month. The management looks out for the students and provides a scholarship for whoever is eligible.

KUFOS MBA Placements

The University has a placement cell that ensures the maximum number of placements to the students of the University. Export Inspection Agency and Seafood Exporters Association of Kochi provide training and placement to 20 students every year. Maximum students opt for higher studies abroad

Read more: KUFOS Placement

KUFOS MBA FAQs

Ques. Are accommodation facilities available for MBA students at KUFOS?

Ans. Yes, hostels are there for PG students. Students need to pay INR 2,400 per semester including electricity and water charges.

Ques. What is the intake capacity of the MBA at KUFOS?

Ans. The total seats available for MBA (Dual Specialization) is 35 whereas, the seats for MBA in Energy Management is 20

Ques. Is an internship necessary to complete an MBA (Dual Specialization) program at KUFOS?

Ans. Yes, students need to undergo an internship/organization study for a stipulated period of time after the MBA second semester ends. Based on the studies students need to prepare reports and also present the same in a seminar.

Ques. What are the career opportunities for MBA in Energy Management from KUFOS?

Ans. The students after completion of an MBA in Energy Management can be self-employed or can find career opportunities in energy production, energy audit, Environics. They can offer solutions in, energy production, energy conservation, and energy management.

Ques. What is the uniqueness regarding KUFOS MBA (Dual Specialization) program offered by KUFOS?

Ans. KUFOS offers an MBA with dual specialization in Marketing, Human Resource Management, Finance, and Rural Management or Fisheries Business Management. There is no other University in India or abroad that offers specialization in Fisheries Business Management at present.