RIMT SMSC MBA Lateral Fees 2027

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (Year 1)	INR 1,50,000
Other Charges (Year 1)	INR 23,000
Hostel Fee (optional)	INR 46,000
Total Fees (1 Year, excluding hostel)	INR 1,73,000

Other charges of INR 23,000 are included in the total programme fee above.

Hostel accommodation is optional and charged separately at up to INR 46,000.

Merit scholarships are available and can reduce tuition fees for eligible students.

RIMT SMSC MBA Lateral Admission 2027

Event	Date
CUET-PG Exam	March 6 to March 27, 2026
CUET-PG Result	April 24, 2026
CAT Registration Closes	September 15, 2026
RIMT Application Last Date	October 31, 2026
CAT Exam	November 29, 2026
CAT Result	December 24, 2026
Class Commencement	January 2027 (Tentative)

MAT and CMAT scores are also accepted for MBA Lateral admission at RIMT.

Shortlisted candidates attend a group discussion and personal interview at the campus.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

BBA, B.Com, or equivalent bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with minimum 50% marks

Valid score in CAT, CUET-PG, MAT, or CMAT for the 2026 to 2027 admission cycle

Work experience is desirable but not mandatory for the lateral entry programme

Admission Process

Submit a valid entrance exam score from CAT, CUET-PG, MAT, or CMAT

Shortlisted candidates are called for group discussion and personal interview at the campus

Final merit list is drawn based on entrance score and interview performance

Selected candidates complete document verification and pay the admission fee

Class commencement follows seat confirmation in January 2027

✓ Opt for this if

You have a BBA or B.Com degree and want to fast-track to an MBA
You want to complete a management postgraduate in one year at low cost
You plan a management career in Punjab or North India
You are fee-sensitive and want merit scholarship support

✗ Skip if

You are targeting high-paying roles that prefer two-year MBA graduates
You need a metro campus with strong corporate placement infrastructure
You want a nationally ranked MBA brand for senior management careers

Metric

Details

Average Package

INR 4.57 LPA

Highest Package

INR 30 LPA

Placement Rate

100%

Placement Year

2023 Batch

Top Recruiters

TCS
Infosys
Wipro
HDFC Bank
ICICI Bank

RIMT SMSC MBA Lateral Scholarships 2027

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
RUSET Merit Scholarship	20% to 100% tuition fee waiver	Based on RUSET score or graduation marks (55% to 90%+)
Disability Scholarship	As per university norms	Students with certified disabilities
Defence Ward Scholarship	As per university norms	Wards of armed forces personnel
Single Girl Child Scholarship	As per university norms	Single girl child of the family

Scholarship applications are submitted through the RIMT admissions portal at the time of enrolment.

RIMT SMSC MBA Lateral FAQs

Ques. Who is the MBA Lateral Entry programme at RIMT designed for?

Ans. The MBA Lateral Entry programme is designed for graduates who already hold a BBA, B.Com, or equivalent management or commerce degree and want to complete their MBA in one year rather than two. It fast-tracks postgraduate management education for students whose undergraduate training overlaps significantly with the first year of a conventional MBA.

Ques. What entrance exams are accepted for MBA Lateral at RIMT?

Ans. RIMT University accepts CAT, CUET-PG, MAT, and CMAT scores for MBA Lateral admission. The CUET-PG 2026 exam was held from March 6 to March 27, 2026, and its results were declared on April 24, 2026. CAT 2026 registration is open until September 15, 2026, with the exam scheduled for November 29, 2026.

Ques. What is the total fee for the MBA Lateral programme at RIMT?

Ans. The total fee for the one-year MBA Lateral programme is INR 1,73,000, which includes a tuition fee of INR 1,50,000 and other charges of INR 23,000. Hostel accommodation is available separately at up to INR 46,000. Merit scholarships are available to reduce the tuition fee from 20% to 100% for eligible students.

Ques. What are the placement outcomes for MBA students at RIMT SMSC?

Ans. As per NIRF data for the 2023 batch, the median MBA package at RIMT was INR 4.57 LPA with a reported placement rate of 100% and a highest package of INR 30 LPA. Top recruiters include TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank across banking, IT, and manufacturing sectors.

Ques. Is work experience compulsory for MBA Lateral Entry at RIMT?

Ans. No, prior work experience is not mandatory for the MBA Lateral Entry programme at RIMT University. The programme is accessible to fresh graduates with a BBA, B.Com, or equivalent degree and at least 50% marks. Candidates with relevant work experience may highlight it during the personal interview stage.

Ques. How is the MBA Lateral different from the regular MBA at RIMT?

Ans. The MBA Lateral is a one-year programme for graduates who already have a management or commerce background at the undergraduate level. The regular MBA spans two years and is open to graduates from any discipline. The Lateral route offers a faster and more cost-effective path to a postgraduate management degree for eligible candidates.