School of Management Sciences (SMS)
Listing Description
Overview
SMS Lucknow is a private college offering a variety of undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and diploma programmes in fields like Engineering, Management, Commerce, Computer Applications and Vocational Studies. The college has a decent reputation in Lucknow / Uttar Pradesh for its course variety, infrastructure, and growing placement support.
Courses & Fees (2025)
Here are some of the key programs, fees, and eligibility details:
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Fee Estimate* |
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| BCA (3 years) | 3 years full-time | 10+2 pass | ~ ₹ 2.31 lakhs total for all 3 years. |
| B.Tech | 3-4 years | 10+2 with Physics & Maths + valid JEE Main / UPSEE or equivalent | ≈ ₹ 3.71 lakhs for entire duration (popular branches like CSE, AI/DS etc.) |
| BBA | ~3-4 years | 10+2 pass with required percentage | ~ ₹ 78,000 per year fee (for some BBA specialisations) |
| B.Com (Hons.) | 3 years | 10+2 with specified aggregate (≈ 60%) | ~ ₹ 62,100 total (for some courses) |
| MBA / PG level courses | 2 years | Graduation + entrance exam / other criteria | Fees in range of ₹ 1,21,000+ for many specialisations; PG fees across courses go up to ₹ 2.75 lakhs depending on programme. |
*Note: These fees are approximations. Other fees like registration, development, exam, hostel, and other charges are extra. Collegedunia+1
Placement Statistics & Highlights
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More than 150 companies visit SMS Lucknow for recruitment, hiring over 650+ students in recent 2023-25 placements.
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Highest Package offered: ~ ₹ 16 LPA in recent years.
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Average Package: Around ₹ 4.5 LPA for most batches.
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Median Packages:
• B.Tech median ~ ₹ 3.25 LPA
• MBA median ~ ₹ 4.25 LPA -
Internships: Students usually get internship opportunities; for UG/PG level courses, there are assignments / internships of ~ 6-8 weeks after certain semesters.
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
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Wide variety of programs (Engineering, Management, Commerce, etc.) gives flexibility of choice.
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Reasonable fees for many courses compared to top tier colleges.
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Good placement cell activity; many students receive offers; presence of decent recruiters.
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Infrastructure is reasonably well rated according to student reviews; decent labs, computer facilities and classrooms.
Things to Check / Consider
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For some courses, the average salary is modest; top packages may be achieved by a few students. Performance, specialisation, and branch matter a lot.
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Hostel / accommodation costs are additional; facilities may vary.
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The quality of placements & internships may depend a lot on your own efforts (skills, projects, etc.).
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Some reviews mention that English proficiency among faculty / communication skills could be better.
What is the eligibility to apply for BCA / B.Tech at SMS Lucknow?
For BCA: Pass 10+2 in any stream. For B.Tech: 10+2 with Physics & Maths, along with valid exam scores like JEE Main / UPSEE etc.
What is the total fee for the BCA programme?
Approximately ₹ 2.31 lakhs for the complete 3 years. This includes tuition; additional charges like hostel etc. extra.
What are the average and highest packages for placements?
Highest package recently ~ ₹ 16 LPA. Average package ≈ ₹ 4.5 LPA. For B.Tech median package ~ ₹ 3.25 LPA, for MBA ~ ₹ 4.25 LPA.
How many companies visit for placements & how many students get placed?
Over 150 companies visit. In a recent cohort, more than 650 students were placed.
What are the hostel costs?
Hostels are available, and fees vary; for BCA the hostel cost for male is ~ ₹ 83,000 - ₹ 1,12,000, for female ~ ₹ 90,000 annually.
