Airconditioned Seminar Hall equipped with state of the art facilities, which can accommodate 300 persons.

TKM College of Engineering, the oldest engineering college in private sector in the state of Kerala, was established in 1958 by Janab Thangal Kunju Musaliar, a reformer, philanthropist and businessman under the aegis of the TKM College Trust, in Kollam district of Kerala. The institution has been a torchbearer for social and technological transformation since its inception and has touched the lives of countless individuals from around the nation, both directly and indirectly. Over a period of six decades, the college produced thousands of brilliant engineers, many of whom are stalwarts in their fields across the globe.

Having started with a humble beginning of 120 students in three basic streams of engineering, the college today stands with the highest intake of 1000 plus students per year in nine UG programs and about 250 students in 10 PG programs. All the departments are approved research centres of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University and about 100 scholars pursue their doctoral studies in these departments. The college has received funding from TEQIP-II, which was launched in 2012 and the fund utilization is completed in 2023. A total of 12.88 Cr funding was received which was utilized in two phases with 10.05 crore in phase -1 (2012-17) and remaining during the extended period (phase -2 during 2017-23) and TKM College is the only engineering college which became eligible for RUSA funding.

The college has been selected by the AICTE as the “Margadarshan” Institute for mentoring three neighboring institutions, including two engineering colleges and one polytechnic. Additionally, a Technology Business Incubation Centre, named “SEEDS-97” (Startup Enabled Entrepreneurship Development Centre), was established by the 1997 Alumni batch.

The institution today has become a temple of learning and is equated with excellence in technical education having six accredited UG programs and two PG programs by National Board of Accreditation (NBA). Also, the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has accredited the college with A grade. The Institution is governed by the Governing Body under TKM College Trust.

The 57th Governing Body meeting had decided to apply to UGC for autonomous status. The institution was conferred with autonomous status by the UGC on 26th May 2022, and the same was formally notified by APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University on 2nd September 2022 (U.O.No. KTU/ASST11(ADMIN)/3212/2022). First Governing Body meeting under autonomous status held on 15th September 2022, Second Governing Body meeting was held on 19th August 2023 and Third Governing Body meeting was held on 12th October 2024.

Executive education has always been an important constituent of the portfolio of offerings at TKM Institute of Management. Training existing managers in their chosen domains is as important to the furtherance of management education as is imparting it to the would-be managers. TIM regularly offers Management Development Programs (MDP) designed for managers at all organizational levels who want to develop and/or enhance their understanding and practice of fundamental management principles in the context of today’s challenging environment. The faculty at TIM understands the need of the economy and accordingly designs and offers a wide array of training programmes on contemporary themes belonging to different functional areas of management.

TKM Institute of Management prepares academic calendar much in advance for each calendar year and publishes the same internally every December, with due approval from members of the Academic Council of the Institute.

The Academic Calendar is strictly adhered to for implementation and is continuously monitored. Any change in the academic calendar, if necessary, will be incorporated with due approval from members of the Academic Council of the Institute.

TIM conducts a variety of value addition programs for providing exposure to students and thereby helping them to make the right choices regarding their future. These certified courses also help students stand apart from the rest in the job market by adding further value to their resume. The students have the option to choose the courses according to their desires and inclinations The institute has signed MOUs with leading organizations like International Association of Accounting Professionals, UK, Cambridge University Press, Entrepreneurship Development Institute, Ahmedabad etc. for offering value added courses in the institute.

Following value added courses are offered at TIM in association with other organizations

PARTICIPANT PERFORMANCE SCORE (PPS) is intended to cumulatively measure the participants’ performance on dimensions of Attitude, Skills & Knowledge. The composite score will be used to shortlist candidates for Campus Placement, Scholarships, external programmes etc. The PPS will be printed on the TIM MBA Course Completion Certificate of the participant.

Summer Project is an integral part of  MBA program at TKM Institute of Management. The second year MBA participants in their fourth semester have to undertake a Summer Project in their area of interest/ specialization. The summer project which is of 2 to 3 months duration may be done in any private/public sector organization.

The MBA participants need to identify an area of study, define a problem, design a research methodology and carry out the study. An internal faculty guide will be allocated from the Institute and the MBA participant will have to do the project under him/her.

A report as specified by the University of Kerala has to be prepared and submitted to the institute.

In the past, MBA students of TIM have successfully completed their summer project in many multinational companies in India and Abroad.

INTERNSHIP GUIDELINES:

Pre-Internship Preparation:

• Learn about the company’s history, mission, values, products/services, industry position, and culture.
• Understand the specific department or area where you will be interning.
• Define personal learning goals for the internship (e.g., gaining industry insights, developing specific skills, and networking).
• Update your resume and LinkedIn profile.
• Prepare to articulate your skills and experiences.

During the Internship:

• Attend orientation sessions and familiarize yourself with company policies, procedures, and tools.
• Understand your role, responsibilities, and reporting structure.
• Contact the relevant department or supervisor to express interest and inquire about available assignments or projects.
• Discuss your goals and expectations for the experience.
• Seek a mentor within the organization for guidance and feedback.
• Volunteer for projects and tasks.
• Define the scope, objectives, deliverables, and timeline of the assignment with the supervisor or project lead.
• Ask questions and seek clarification when needed.
• Attend training sessions and industry-related events.
• Prepare and deliver presentations if required.
• Prioritize tasks and manage deadlines efficiently.
• Be punctual and adhere to the organization’s work schedule.
• Approach challenges creatively and proactively propose solutions.
• Dress appropriately and adhere to the organization’s code of conduct.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect company policies.
• Compile a comprehensive summary or report outlining the project’s objectives, methodology, findings, and recommendations.
• Regular updating of Logbook on daily basis.
• Present insights and outcomes in a structured format.

Post-Internship Reflection:

• Reflect on your internship experience and assess achievement of your learning goals.
• Request feedback from supervisors and mentors.
• Use constructive criticism to enhance your professional development.
• Document your internship experience for future reference (e.g., projects completed, skills acquired
• Connect with colleagues on LinkedIn and maintain professional relationships.