RV Institute of Management Bangalore: Admission 2026, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

RVIM Admission Dates 2026

Admissions to the MBA 2026-28 batch are anchored by CAT, CMAT, MAT, KMAT Karnataka, and K-PGCET. Most national exams were conducted between November 2025 and March 2026. K-PGCET 2026, the primary gateway for government quota seats, is scheduled on 14 June 2026. GD and PI rounds for management quota seats are ongoing from June to September 2026.

The table below lists the entrance exams accepted for the 2026-28 cycle and their respective status as of May 2026.

RVIM Courses and Fees

RVIM offers a two-year full-time MBA across six specialisations and a one-year PG Diploma in Business Analytics. All programmes are AICTE approved and affiliated to Bengaluru City University. Total strength for the MBA programme is split equally between government and management quota seats. Students can check RVIM Bangalore Courses & Fees in the table below-

The Business Analytics specialisation targets candidates pursuing analytics-driven roles in BFSI, consulting, and technology. The Entrepreneurship and Family Business specialisation is designed for aspiring founders and students from business families.

RVIM Admission Process

The MBA programme operates a 50-50 seat split. Government quota seats are allocated through KEA via K-PGCET centralised counselling. Management quota seats are filled through RVIM’s own selection process involving the RVIM Aptitude Test, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview.

Eligibility for both quotas:

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks.
• SC/ST candidates require a minimum aggregate of 45% marks.
• Valid score in any one of CAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, KMAT Karnataka, or K-PGCET.

Selection stages for management quota:

• Submit application at rvim.edu.in.
• Appear for the RVIM Aptitude Test (50 MCQs, 90 minutes, online mode) within 2 days of applying.
• Shortlisted candidates are called for Group Discussion and Personal Interview from June to September 2026.
• Final selection weighs entrance exam score, academic record, work experience, and GD-PI performance.
• Fee payment and admission confirmation by August to September 2026.

Government quota candidates must register on the KEA portal after K-PGCET results and participate in centralized choice filling and seat allotment rounds. No separate RVIM test is required for KEA counselling candidates.

RVIM does not publish a fixed CAT percentile cutoff for management quota seats. KMAT Karnataka and K-PGCET are widely represented in the admitted batch, making RVIM accessible to candidates beyond the CAT ecosystem.

PG Diploma in Business Analytics

The one-year PG Diploma in Business Analytics is a government quota-only programme. Admission is entirely through K-PGCET and KEA counselling. Eligibility requires a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. No management quota seats are available for this programme.

RVIM Placements

The 2023-25 batch posted RVIM’s strongest placement result in recent years. 160 of 163 eligible students were placed, a rate of 98%. The highest package reached INR 17.25 LPA, up from INR 14.25 LPA in the 2021-23 batch. The median package for 2023-25 was INR 6.4 LPA.

The median salary has held between INR 6.15 LPA and INR 6.85 LPA across the last four NIRF-reported graduating years, indicating consistent placement outcomes. RVIM’s placement base spans BFSI, FMCG, technology, consulting, and e-commerce.

Regular recruiters at RVIM span banking, FMCG, consulting, and technology sectors. Key names from the 2023-25 placement cycle are listed below by sector.

RVIM Rankings

RVIM is ranked by multiple bodies in the MBA category. Collegedunia’s 2026 MBA ranking places it at 181 out of 350 colleges nationally and 19th in Bangalore, an improvement from 191 in 2025. The IIRF 2025 Private B-Schools ranking places RVIM at 35 out of 122 institutions, with an overall score of 825.43 out of 1000. Students can check RVIM Bangalore Rankings in the table below-

RVIM Scholarships

RVIM offers an institutional merit scholarship for newly admitted students. Central and state government scholarships and freeships under SC/ST/OBC/EWS and minority schemes are also available for eligible candidates.

RVIM Campus and Infrastructure

RVIM’s 2,700 sq.m. purpose-built campus is situated in Jayanagar, a centrally located suburb of Bangalore with a dedicated metro station, making it accessible from across the city. The campus was custom-designed for postgraduate management education.

Infrastructure includes an IBM Innovation Centre for Education, a digital library with internet connectivity, a PC lab, two air-conditioned seminar halls (capacities of 120 and 180), LCD-equipped classrooms, and on-campus hostel accommodation. The Centre for Business Analytics and the Centre for Training and Placement operate as dedicated functional units within the campus.

RVIM is part of the RV Group under RSST, which also runs RV College of Engineering, RV College of Arts, Science and Commerce, and other institutions. This network extends alumni connections and cross-disciplinary exposure for management students in the Bengaluru ecosystem.

RVIM vs Alliance University vs Christ University

Aspirants shortlisting Bangalore MBA colleges regularly compare RVIM with Alliance University and Christ University. The three differ significantly on fee structure, quota availability, and institutional type.

RVIM’s strongest advantage is its government quota structure, offering MBA access at INR 3.90 Lakhs via K-PGCET - among the lowest fees available at an NAAC A+ accredited MBA college in Bangalore. Alliance University appeals to candidates seeking a full private university experience with international exposure. Christ University suits aspirants who value NAAC A++ standing and a well-known central campus.