The Master of Business Administration (Operations Management) 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 (Operations Management) develops expertise in supply chain management, logistics, process optimisation, project management, quality management, procurement, and service operations, combined with a strong foundation in general management and business strategy. Admission requires a valid CAT, CMAT, or KMAT Kerala score followed by Group Discussion, Personal Interview, and Business Awareness Test. Rajagiri RCBS’s strong industry network and placement record supports MBA Operations graduates in securing leadership positions in manufacturing, logistics, e-commerce, healthcare operations, and consulting sectors. The Kochi campus provides access to a rapidly growing commercial and logistics hub in South India, enriching industry exposure for students throughout the programme.
Applications for the 2026-27 batch are open at Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi, with MBA Operations Management 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 Operations Management specialisation covering supply chain, logistics, process optimisation, and quality management.
- Total programme fees of ₹50,666 for two years, covering tuition and special fees as per the official schedule.
- Curriculum includes project management, procurement, service operations, lean management, and business strategy.
- Admission through CAT, CMAT, or KMAT Kerala score, followed by GD, PI, and Business Awareness Test.
- Graduates pursue operations manager, supply chain analyst, logistics coordinator, and project manager roles across manufacturing and services.
Rajagiri RCSS MBA (Operations Management) Fees
MBA (Operations Management) 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 (Operations Management) 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 (Operations Management) Scholarships 2026
MBA (Operations Management) 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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