RVR and JC College of Engineering in Guntur offers a two-year, full-time MBA with 120 seats. You get a seat through AP ICET and the state counselling. The department has taught the MBA since 1995 and offers a dual specialisation in finance, marketing and HR. The college holds NAAC A+ and is in the NIRF 201 to 300 range for engineering. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.20 Lakhs, and INR 2.16 Lakhs with the hostel fee. The OC seat closed at rank 20,002 in round 1 of 2025. The latest MBA batch averaged INR 4.7 LPA, and about 50 companies visit the college to hire.
The total fees with hostel is INR 2.16 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 1.20 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 1.20 Lakhs, or INR 60,000 a year. You pay the tuition fee once each year. The Andhra Pradesh fee committee (APHERMC) fixes this fee. The hostel fee is extra, and you pay it only if you take a room. The caution deposit comes back when you leave the hostel.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.20 Lakhs | INR 60,000 a year, 2 years |
| Hostel fee | INR 96,000 | INR 48,000 a year, 2 years |
| Hostel caution deposit | INR 4,000 | One time, refundable |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.20 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 2.16 Lakhs | Full course |
Phase 1 reporting closed on 11 Sep 2026. The final phase is expected in Sep 2026, and classes are expected to start in Oct 2026. Keep the allotment order and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| AP ICET registration, last date to apply | 5 Feb 2026 to 23 Mar 2026 | Over |
| AP ICET exam | 2 May 2026 | Over |
| AP ICET result and rank card | 16 May 2026 | Over |
| Counselling registration and online certificate check | 24 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Web options (choice filling) | 27 Aug 2026 to 3 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Phase 1 seat allotment | 7 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Self-reporting, college reporting and fee payment | 8 Sep 2026 to 11 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Final phase counselling registration and web options | Sep 2026 | Tentative |
| Final phase seat allotment and reporting | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
You need a three-year degree with 50% marks, or 45% if you are SC, ST or BC. You also need a valid AP ICET rank. If your degree marks are below this, you cannot take the seat, so check your marksheet before you register.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | Any three-year bachelor's degree |
| Degree marks | 50% for OC, 45% for SC, ST and BC |
| Exam | A valid AP ICET rank |
APSCHE (the state higher education council) allots the seat on your AP ICET rank and your web options. You register, get your certificates checked, enter options, then report and pay. If you do not report in the given days, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write AP ICET | Sit the exam and download your rank card |
| 2. Register for counselling | Pay the processing fee and upload your certificates |
| 3. Enter web options | Put RVR and JC MBA high on your list if it is your first pick |
| 4. Report and pay | Self-report online, then report at the college with your originals |
The OC seat closed at rank 20,002 and the BC-A seat at 12,020 in 2025. These are AP ICET round 1 closing ranks. The MBA close here was 41,928 in 2024, so the 2025 close got much tougher.
| Category | Closing rank | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| OC | 20,002 | Round 1, 2025 |
| EWS | 13,564 | Round 1, 2025 |
| BC-A | 12,020 | Round 1, 2025 |
| BC-B | 17,575 | Round 1, 2025 |
| BC-C | 20,816 | Round 1, 2025 |
| BC-D | 25,848 | Round 1, 2025 |
| BC-E | 22,308 | Round 1, 2025 |
| SC | 23,519 | Round 1, 2025 |
| ST | 11,955 | Round 1, 2025 |
The latest MBA batch averaged INR 4.7 LPA. About 50 companies and IT firms visit the college to hire every year. HDFC Bank has hired final-year students here since 2002. The college does not publish the MBA median pay or placement rate.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 4.7 LPA, latest batch |
| Visiting recruiters | About 50 companies every year |
| Bank recruiter | HDFC Bank, hiring here since 2002 |
| Bank training | A joint retail banking certificate with HDFC Bank |
Two schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 1.20 Lakhs over the course. The Andhra Pradesh tuition fee scheme gives the most: your full tuition fee. It needs a family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs and a convener seat. You cannot take both schemes together.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| AP post-matric tuition fee scheme | SC, ST, BC, EWS, Kapu or minority, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs | INR 1.20 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme, PG renewal | Held it in your degree, family income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs | INR 40,000 over the course |
The college holds NAAC A+ from 2021 and is in the NIRF 201 to 300 range for engineering in 2025. Collegedunia ranks it #179 in India. NAAC grades the whole college. NIRF ranks it on data the college sends each year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC | 2021 | A+ |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | 201 to 300 |
| Collegedunia, India | 2026 | #179 |
The MBA has 120 seats. It started in 1995 with 30 seats and grew to 60 in 1999, 90 in 2007 and 120 in 2011. All seats go through AP ICET counselling.
| Year | Seats |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 30 |
| 1999 | 60 |
| 2007 | 90 |
| 2011 | 120 |
Year 1 covers the core subjects and ends with an eight-week summer internship. In year 2 you study two specialisations out of finance, marketing and HR. The department also holds the Peter F. Drucker memorial lecture every year.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Core management subjects |
| End of year 1 | Eight-week summer internship, compulsory |
| Year 2 | Two of Financial Management, Marketing Management and HR |
The hostel fee is INR 48,000 a year, with a refundable INR 4,000 caution deposit. A room is your choice, and you pay only if you take one. The college bus from Guntur costs INR 13,500 a year.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostel fee | INR 48,000 a year, boys and girls |
| Caution deposit | INR 4,000, refundable |
| College bus | INR 13,500 a year from Guntur |
This course suits students who want a low-fee MBA with a long record and a start in banking, finance or sales.
These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
Source: AP ICET 2026 notice and APSCHE counselling schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add the hostel fee.
Source: RVR and JC fee structure page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your category. The cutoff ranges use this MBA's AP ICET round 1 closing ranks from 2025.
These are round 1 closing ranks. The final phase can move the close to a higher rank, so do not drop this college from your options if you miss round 1.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Each card below says who qualifies. The two schemes cannot be taken together.
Tap a college to see it next to RVR and JC. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
Short answers to what students ask before they apply.
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