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The Master of Business Administration (Marketing) at Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi, is a two-year postgraduate programme offered by the Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies (RCBS) at the Kalamassery campus. Affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, the MBA Marketing develops strategic marketing capabilities through coursework in consumer behaviour, brand management, digital marketing, market research, sales management, retail management, and integrated marketing communications, alongside core management subjects. Admission requires a valid CAT, CMAT, or KMAT Kerala score followed by Group Discussion, Personal Interview, and Business Awareness Test. The Rajagiri RCBS is recognised as one of Kerala’s top business schools, and MBA Marketing graduates are well placed for leadership roles in FMCG, retail, advertising, digital commerce, and services sectors. The Kochi campus provides students with access to a thriving commercial ecosystem and strong industry ties that strengthen placement outcomes.

Applications for the 2026-27 batch are open at Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi, with MBA Marketing admissions based on a valid CAT, CMAT, or KMAT Kerala score followed by a GDPI round, and classes commencing in August 2026.

Key Points

Two-year MBA with Marketing specialisation covering brand management, digital marketing, market research, and sales strategy.
Total programme fees of ₹50,666 for two years, covering tuition and special fees as per official schedule.
Curriculum includes consumer behaviour, integrated marketing communications, retail management, and digital commerce.
Admission through CAT, CMAT, or KMAT Kerala score, followed by GD, PI, and Business Awareness Test.
Graduates pursue brand manager, marketing manager, digital marketing specialist, and sales manager roles across sectors.

Rajagiri RCSS MBA (Marketing) Fees

MBA (Marketing) Fee Structure

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (Year 1)	₹23,100
Admin and Special Fees (Year 1)	₹2,863
Tuition Fee (Year 2)	₹23,100
Admin and Special Fees (Year 2)	₹1,603
Total Fees (2 Years)	₹50,666

Tuition fee is ₹23,100 per year for the self-financing MBA programme at Rajagiri RCSS.
Admin and special fees include affiliation, sports, welfare, union, and insurance charges; Year 1 fees are higher due to initial registration.
Total fees for the two-year MBA programme amount to ₹50,666 as per the official 2024-25 fee schedule published at rajagiri.edu.

Rajagiri RCSS MBA (Marketing) Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Form Release	December 2025
Application Deadline	May 2026
GD/PI/BAT Round	January to June 2026
Rank List Publication	Within 20 days of GDPI completion
Classes Commence	August 2026

Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Registration End	Exam Date	Result
CAT 2025	Closed	November 24, 2025	January 2026
CMAT 2026	November 24, 2025	January 25, 2026	February 13, 2026
KMAT Kerala	February 5, 2026	February 22, 2026	March 2, 2026

Admission is based on a valid CAT, CMAT, or KMAT Kerala score, followed by Group Discussion, Personal Interview, and Business Awareness Test (GDPI/BAT).
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks from a Mahatma Gandhi University-recognised institution.
Students completing undergraduate studies in March-May 2026 are eligible to apply provisionally.
A candidate may attend the GDPI only once per admission cycle; rank lists are published within 20 days of the GDPI round.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks from any university recognised by Mahatma Gandhi University.
A valid score in CAT 2025, CMAT 2026, or KMAT Kerala is required for shortlisting.
SC/ST candidates need only a pass in the qualifying degree; students completing graduation in March-May 2026 may apply provisionally.

Admission Process

Register on the Rajagiri online admissions portal at rajagiri.edu/admissions and complete the MBA application form.
Upload graduation mark sheets, a valid CAT, CMAT, or KMAT Kerala scorecard, along with photograph and identity proof.
Pay the application fee of Rs 1,000 online to complete submission.
Shortlisted candidates are invited for Group Discussion, Personal Interview, and Business Awareness Test (GDPI/BAT).
Merit rank list is published within 20 days of the GDPI round; selected candidates are notified by email.
Pay the first-semester fee and complete document verification at the Rajagiri RCSS campus in Kalamassery to confirm the seat.

Rajagiri RCSS MBA (Marketing) Scholarships 2026

MBA (Marketing) Scholarships Available

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Career and Talent Scholarship	25 to 50 percent tuition waiver	Candidates scoring 80 percentile or above in CAT; 10 scholarships per batch
Diversity Scholarship	25 percent tuition waiver	Based on academic achievement; 21 scholarships available per batch
Government Post Matric Scholarship	As per government norms	SC/ST students; applied via National Scholarship Portal
SEBC/OEC Scholarship	As per government norms	Socially and Educationally Backward Classes / Other Eligible Communities in Kerala

The Career and Talent Scholarship is awarded to MBA candidates who score at or above 80 percentile in CAT, subject to available slots.
Government scholarships (Post Matric, SEBC, OBC) are processed through the National Scholarship Portal and Kerala Social Welfare Department; students must apply separately.

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Rajagiri College of Social Sciences Kochi Latest Updates and News

26 May, 2026 MAT May 2026 MBA exam schedule is out. Read more.

PBT admit cards will be released on May 28, and the exam will be held on May 31, 2026.
CBT registrations are open till Jun 8. Admit cards will be available on Jun 11, and the exam will be conducted on Jun 14, 2026.