Rajagiri Business School Kochi Course Admission 2025: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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11 Jun, 2025 Rajagiri Business School Kochi PGCAP 2025 registration has started for admission to various PG programs. The last date to register is extended to June 17, 2025. Apply Now!

MGU UGCAP 2025 registration is ongoing for admission to various UG (Hons) programs. Aspirants can register online @cap.mgu.ac.in/ugpcap2025 upto June 7, 2025 (4 PM). Further, the provisional rank list will be out on June 12, 2025. For the detailed schedule, Click Here.

02 Jun, 2025 Rajagiri Business School Admission 2025 is open for various UG/PG courses. Register Now! 

Rajagiri Business School is an AICTE approved B-School in Kochi, Kerala. It has been accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). RBS Kochi offers PGDM course, which is equivalent to MBA degree (recognised by AIU). 

The application mode for PGDM program is online only. Fee payment can be done either from the institute office or through Demand draft. The application fee is INR 1000/- 

RBS Kochi conducts admission for PGDM program in two phases. 

  • CAT & MAT aspirants can apply in the first phase; 
  • CMAT & KMAT aspirants can apply in the second phase.

One can apply for either of the phases, depending upon the score available with them at the time of admission. Candidature of appearing for Written Test, GD and PI second time in the same year will not be considered. 

Academic profile and admission test scores shall be considered while preparing the list of shortlisted candidates. The cutoff scores of each admission test is illustrated in the table below:

Admission Test Cut off
CAT 50+ percentile
MAT 500+ score
CMAT 60+ percentile
K-MAT 180+ score

Shortlisted candidates will be intimated through SMS or email regarding their status. A sequence of Written test, Group Discussion and Personal Interview shall be held as selection rounds. Individual performance in selection rounds (WST+GD+PI) and test scores will be considered for final merit list.

Direct link to: Apply for Rajagiri Business School, Kochi Admission

Applicants with 65+ percentile score in CAT have higher chances of getting admission into Rajagiri Business School 

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Rajagiri Business School, Kochi Admission Highlights 2024

Name of the institute  Rajagiri Business School, Kochi
Institute type Private
Courses offered PGDM
Basic Admission Criteria Entrance Exam
Application Mode Online, Offline
Application form month November
Basic Eligibility Graduation with at least 50% marks in aggregate
Name of the entrance CAT/CMAT/MAT/K-MAT
Entrance mode Online
Interview Yes
Seats 180
Course fee INR 6,50,000/-
Placement Statistics INR 24,00,000/- LPA (Highest Salary) INR 5,45,000/- LPA (Average Salary)

Rajagiri Business School Kochi Important Dates 2024

PGDM 
Events Dates
Application Start Date December 15, 2023
Application Last Date March 15, 2024
Rank list Publication Date After CMAT results are available

RBS Kochi PGDM Admission 2024

Rajagiri Business School Kochi offers full time two years admission for Post graduate Diploma program in 6 specialisations of management namely;

Specialisation
Finance HR
Marketing Business Intelligence
Operation International Business
  • Candidates having minimum aggregate of 50% in graduation are eligible to apply. 
  • Most important considering criteria for admissions into RBS Kochi would be a valid score in any one of these admission tests; CAT, CMAT, MAT, K-MAT. 
  • Final year students can also apply provided they must be able to produce their original degree certificates during admission procedure. 
  • Students at RBS Kochi get a range of opportunities for global exposure through multiple international tie ups with foreign universities. 

RBS Kochi PGDM Selection Criteria

  • Shortlisting of the candidates will be done on the basis of admission test scores and academic profile. Individual letters would be sent over email regarding every detail of the selection rounds. 
  • Selection round will be conducted in two phases in one year, based on availability of scores;
    • First Phase - CAT & MAT 
    • Second phase - CMAT, KMAT and MAT.
  • Candidates can apply for the second phase if they miss our first phase of admission. But he/she can attend the selection round only once out of the two. 
  • Work experience, if any, will be an added advantage for the candidate.
  • Written skill test, Group Discussion and Personal Interview will be conducted in the selection round.
  • Considering the performance in selection round and admission test score, a merit list shall be drawn. 
  • Selected candidates will receive admission letters and they need to pay their first instalment of course fee within the given time.

How to Apply for RBS Kochi PGDM?

Documents Required:

  • Scanned photograph in JPEG format (125*125 pixels). File size of photo should not exceed 500 KB. Candidate must click it in a white background and avoid Hats, Sunglass and Goggles.
  • Valid Email ID and Mobile number

Steps to follow Online

  • Sign up at the official admission site of RBS, Kochi. 
  • Provide first name, last name, email ID and phone number and create a User ID and password. 
  • Check Inbox of your email ID. An official verification Email would have been sent for registration. Click on the link in that mail and start filling the application form. 
  • Upload photograph. 
  • Enter your academic, professional, and personal details as required. 
  • Pay the application fee online. Application fee for PGDM program is INR 1000/-
  • Submit the completed application form and take a print out mandatorily for future reference and admission purpose. 

Steps to apply offline

  • Buy the application form offline at the Admission office at RBS, Kochi.
  • Fill the application form manually. 
  • Paste the passport size photograph and put the signature at places mentioned. 
  • Enter all the details mandatorily ( personal, academic, work experience based, category if applicable)
  • Pay the application fee if INR 1000/- in the form for Demand draft drawn in favour of Principal, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, payable at Ernakulam.
  • Attach the DD, with photocopies of academic transcripts with the application form and submit it to the Admission office of RBS, Kochi.
  • Keep the acknowledgement slip for future reference. 

RBS Kochi Scholarships

Rajagiri Business School provides scholarships for its aspiring students in order to support them with their education. RBS provides two types of Scholarships namely:

  • Diversity Scholarship
  • Career and Talent Scholarship. 
Scholarships No of awardees Percentage of tuition fee waived Eligibility Basic Criteria for selection
Diversity Scholarship 21 25-50% The applicant must be a non-Keralite. The applicant should fulfill the eligibility criteria for admission to the PGDM programme of RBS as prescribed by the Admissions Office of Rajagiri. The applicant should have secured admission for the PGDM programme offered by RBS through the three stage selection process laid down by the Admissions Office of RBS. Academic Achievements
Career & Talent Scholarship 10 25-50% CAT scholarship is eligible to all candidates. The applicant should fulfill the eligibility criteria for admission to the PGDM programme of RBS as prescribed by the Admissions Office of Rajagiri. The applicant should have secured admission for the PGDM programme offered by RBS through the three-stage selection process laid down by the Admissions Office of RBSi Performance in CAT (80+ percentile preferred)
  • The scholarship committee would consider all the parameters and performance of the candidate from shortlisting till the selection phase and prepare the merit list. 
  • The decision of the Committee shall be final and binding.

FAQs

Ques. Which companies have arrived for offering placement opportunities at Rajagiri Business School?

Ans. Versatile Business School witnesseṣ arrival of companies like ICICI, Schneider Electric, Aditya Birla, Coca cola, BYJU, Deloitte, Godrej, Goldman Sachs, Nestle, ICICI, TCS, South Indian Bank, Axis Bank, Flipkart, Ey, HUL, HDFC, KPMG, Yes Bank, Airtel, Amazon Bata has provided placement opportunities to the students.

Ques. Does RBS provide Education loan facility or scholarships for students?

Ans. Yes, RBS Kochi offers scholarships to its meritorious students and also facilitates them in availing loans.

Ques. Does college provide hostel facility?

Ans. Yes. Hostel facilities have been provided for both Boys and Girls.

Ques. What are the infrastructure and basic facilities at VBS Chennai for the students?

Ans. VBS Campus supports broadband connectivity and Wi-Fi across the institute and the hostels as well. Conference room and group centres for group discussions, library with a wide range of books on management, case study and magazines. It has gymnasium and various sports fields for the students to have recreation and healthy ambience along with studies.

Ques. Are there any executive programs in MBA IN RBS Kochi?

Ans. No, there is no executive MBA program in management in RBS Kochi for experienced professionals.

Ques. Does RBS Kochi accept XAT score?

Ans. No, RBS Kochi does not accept XAT score.

Ques. What is the Faculty‐Student ratio at the Institute?

Ans. IMI-Kolkata has a Faculty to Student ratio of 1:6; which is healthy figure for an effective academic atmosphere in the institution. However visiting and guest faculty members from industries also participate in the teaching section as well.

Ques. Are there any certificate programs in RBS Kochi?

Ans. There are add on certification programs in RBS Kochi which can be pursued by anyone - students, working professionals, scholars etc. Courses like HR Analytics, Digital Marketing, NISM, Italian language, South Korean language, SEM.

Rajagiri Business School Kochi Fees & Eligibility

Full time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityImportant EventAction
PGDM
6 Courses
4.31 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Graduation1 Feb - 14 Feb 2025
90,000 (1st Year Fees) Post Graduation30 Sept 2023

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Rajagiri Business School Kochi Upcoming Important Dates 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
KMAT Karnataka Admit Card
Tentative
Nov 03, 2025
KMAT Karnataka Exam Date
Tentative
Nov 05, 2025
KMAT Karnataka Result
Tentative
Nov 21, 2025
CAT 2025Exam Date
Tentative
Nov 30, 2025

Expired Events

EventsDates
MAT Exam DateJun 08, 2025
MAT Admit CardJun 05, 2025
KMAT Kerala ResultJun 05, 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
KMAT Karnataka Admit Card
Tentative
Nov 03, 2025
KMAT Karnataka Exam Date
Tentative
Nov 05, 2025
KMAT Karnataka Result
Tentative
Nov 21, 2025
CAT 2025Exam Date
Tentative
Nov 30, 2025

Expired Events

EventsDates
MAT Exam DateJun 08, 2025
MAT Admit CardJun 05, 2025
KMAT Kerala ResultJun 05, 2025

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Rajagiri Business School Kochi Cutoff 2025

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Rajagiri Business School Kochi, CAT Cutoff 2024

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Rajagiri Business School Kochi, KMAT KERALA Cutoff 2021

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Rajagiri Business School Kochi, XAT Cutoff 2024

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ANAGHA P V
3.4Helpful
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2025(Enrolled 2023)

Admission:

After my entrance exams I first applied to Rajagiri college. Because it is very famous college in kerala. Many famous celebraties and their childeren studing here. And the fees structure is less compared to other good colleges. There are also placements oppurtunities here.
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Review Rebel
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Reviewed on Feb 11, 2025(Enrolled 2023)

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Admission:

Fees is comparatively less compared to othe b schools also they claim they provide internship opportunity from college and also good placements. Admission process consist of cleaning cut off then GD, Business awareness test and PI
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AKHIL JOSEPH
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Reviewed on Sep 25, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

Admission:

Rajagiri Business school is considered the best private business school is kerala. It is not much difficult to get in here. The candidates should have passed CAT/KMAT/CMAT/MAT. Then the shorlisted candidates will go through a group discussion round and personal interview round.
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Irfana fathima
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Ex-PGDM
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

Admission:

I have applied only to scms Kochi. After that, I got admission into Rajagiri. Rajagiri is one of the leading PG colleges in Kochi. And I know some seniors there, and they all suggested being part of Rajagiri instead of scms as Rajagiri has more placements, they provide more cultural activities and entertainment.
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Adithya G J
3.8
PGDM, General
Reviewed on May 14, 2020

Admission:

I wrote MAT exam but my marks were very less i went for interview and GD but i was not selected so i went for a good recommendation from high official then with that help i was selected for the course. Mosty the process start by the end of December and the clases started by May.
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Mathew
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PGDM, General
Reviewed on Apr 22, 2020

Admission:

Apply directly to college and wait for Personal Interview with more than 3 Interviewers and Group Discussion with ten to twenty member team and an aptitude examination that is system based. All the above mentioned things have different weigtage.
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Ramdas KJ
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PGDM, General
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2020

Admission:

My admission was based on the KMAT entrance test. I fill out the application form online mentioning all the required information along with my KMAT score. Then, I took the written test and based on my score in the test, I was called for Group discussion and based on my performance in GD, I was selected for an interview.
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Shimya Jacob
4.6
PGDM, General
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2020

Admission:

I got admission by taking the CMAT entrance exam. Then, I applied online and paid the application fee of Rs.1000 through demand draft. My application was shortlisted and I cleared the written test conducted by the college again which was followed by a group discussion and personal interview.
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LOHRII LESHINI
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PGDM, General
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2020(Enrolled 2019)

Admission:

I have a group discussion on the topic Citizenship Amendment Bill and after which I went for personal interview. After everything is done I have started with the admission process by registering myself in the college by paying the required amount.
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The campus and life I like most. The ethical aspect and the supportive nature of the college is appreciable. The over all experience of the 2 year program me is of professional in nature
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puja sao
Jun 14, 2022 13:45
What is the average CAT score accepted for admisison at RBS?
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Chitransha
Jun 17, 2022 18:52

The average CAT score accepted for admission at Rajagiri Business School, Kochi is 50+ percentile. Selection of the candidates is done through the two rounds. In the first round, the selection is done through CAT and MAT examinations.

For more information, refer to this link: RBS Kochi PGDM Selection Criteria

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vipasha
Jun 14, 2022 13:43
What are the Ex PGDM admission criteria of RBS?
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Ashish Ramtari
Jun 15, 2022 12:46

The candidate must have cleared CAT, XAT/ MAT/ GMAT or any other equivalent examination for taking admission to RBS Ex PGDM. Besides this, the candidate must have also completed a minimum of 5 years of experience in the managerial or supervisory category. 


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