SCMS Cochin School of Business

Prathap Foundation for Education & Training was established in 1976 by Dr. G. P. C. Nayar with a vision to set new benchmarks in professional education. Under this foundation, the School of Communication and Management Studies (SCMS) began its journey by offering Postgraduate Diplomas in Mass Communication. In 1993, the foundation expanded into management education with the launch of a full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) at SCMS, which later evolved into what is today known as the SCMS Cochin School of Business. Our Vision To be among the Top 100 B-Schools in Asia-Pacific by 2035, creating transformative ethical leaders, entrepreneurs, and societal change-makers. Our Mission Igniting minds to create inspirational success stories. Excellence in Education SCMS Cochin is an ISO-certified institution for Quality Management in teaching and learning, providing a stimulating academic environment that challenges students while supporting them to achieve their professional aspirations. The PGDM programme is: Approved by AICTE Nationally accredited by NBA (since 2002) Internationally accredited by ACBSP, USA (since 2013) Intake capacity: 120 students for the flagship PGDM programme Beyond Academics At SCMS, education goes far beyond classroom learning. We focus on shaping well-rounded professionals by instilling: Effective communication and interpersonal skills Strong analytical and decision-making abilities Confidence and resilience in facing challenges Humaneness, ethical values, and civic responsibility A commitment to contributing positively to society These qualities prepare our students not just for successful careers, but also to be responsible leaders and citizens. National Recognition SCMS Cochin has been consistently ranked among the Top 50 B-Schools in India by reputed business publications such as Business India, Business Standard, Outlook , Career360 .