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SCMS Journal of Indian Management

Established in 1976 by the esteemed Dr. G. P. C Nayar, the SCMS Group has ascended to prominence as a vanguard of higher education in India. We are fervently dedicated to fostering innovation and creativity, sculpting a community adept at leading tomorrow’s world. Our Scopus Indexed journal serves as a global platform for groundbreaking research in Business and Management.

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Pioneers in Quality Education

The SCMS Group of Institutions is a leader in the field of higher education in India. From its humble beginnings in 1976, under the visionary leadership of its founder Dr. G. P. C Nayar, the group has now expanded to over a dozen institutions mostly in the areas of Management, Engineering and Technology.

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SCMS Cochin School of Business
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The SCMS Journal of Indian Management is the flagship publication of the SCMS Cochin School of Business. The institute offers a PGDM program which is approved by AICTE, accredited by NBA, and recognized internationally by ACBSP (USA).

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