Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies PG Courses 2025

Yes, Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies offers scholarships to its talented students.

Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies MBA specialisations includes Finance, Marketing, Operations and Information systems. The centre offers a PGDM course as well and an International Exchange MBA as well. Admission to these courses is granted on entrance score basis. The aspirants must meet the course-specific eligibility requirements as well. 

Candidates need to pass a bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree from any other university duly recognised by Mahatma Gandhi University with at least 50% aggregate to apply for Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies MBA programme. Aspirants with a master's degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate can also apply. A pass in any bachelor's degree examination is needed for SC/ ST.

Candidates must pass a master’s degree or equivalent in Engineering and Technology/ Management/ Economics/ Social Science/ Biological Science/ Pure Science/ Commerce/ Humanities with at least 60% aggregate or a CGPA of 6.5 in a 10-point scale to apply for Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies FPM course. Those appearing for their final examination in the respective discipline can also apply. 

Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies offers MBA and PGDM programmes. The seat count varies for each of the offered course. Out of the total 420 seats, the highest intake is for the PGDM course - 240. Besides this, there are 120 seats for MBA and 60 for International Exchange MBA. It must be noted that the mentioned intake is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative. 

The SCMS and RCBS are popular choices among candidates in the port city -  Kochi. At Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies, MBA is offered across different specialisations. Hence, the total tuition fee ranges from INR 1.8 lak to INR 7 lakh. At SCMS Cochin School of Business, the total tuition fees is INR 7.95 lakh. Thus, it can be seen that there is not a huge difference in the highest fee amount. Also, RCBS is offering more affordable MBA/PGDM options. 

It must also be noted by the candidates that the mentioned fee amount is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative. 

There are certain parameters that are widely used to compare college/universities for course comparison. A few of these are course fees, placement packages, ranking, and more. Candidates passing MBA from LEAD College get a degree of University of Calicut. While Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies also make candidates eligible for MGU degree. 

Further, a comparison between RCBS and LEAD for their MBA is presented in the following table based on certain parameters:

Considering the fees, RCBS Kochi is a more affordable option. It is also ranked better by Times. However, the aspirants can consider other factors as well that are crucial to them to make a decision. Further, it must be noted that the mentioned fees and intake are as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative. 

Yes, Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies offer full-time two year PGDM programme divided into six trimesters and a summer internship. Aspirants who have passed with at least 50% aggregate in any approved degree examination or any master's degree examination are eligible to apply for the PGDM course.

Candidates interested to apply for Diversity Scholarship available at RCBS Kochi can fill out the form on the official website of the institute. The applications are screened by the Rajagiri Scholarship for Excellence Committee of RCBS to select candidates. 

Candidates wanting to avail RCBS Diversity scholarship must meet the prescribed eligibility criteria. The decision of the scholarship committee is final. RCBS Kochi MBA aspirants who meet the below criteria can apply for the Diversity scholarship scheme: 

• Aspirants must be non-Keralites
• The eligibility criteria for admission must be fulfilled
• Selection done based on three-stage selection process laid down by the Admissions Office of RCBS
• Conditions based on Merit/ Means stipulated by the admission committee must be fulfilled

Candidates who have qualified UGC/ CSIR Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) are directly called for interview and presentation. All other candidates need to clear Rajagiri Research Aptitude Test (RRAT) conducted by Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies. RRAT is a Written/ Computer-based Test comprising  Quantitative aptitude, Reasoning, Business awareness, Research and Teaching Aptitude questions. 

Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies considers KMAT, CAT or MAT scores for admission to MA course. Below is the cutoff requirement in each entrance exam for MA admission:

Candidates need to pass a bachelor's degree with at least 55% aggregate in Science or Technology subjects and 50% aggregate in other subjects to apply for Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies MA programme. Aspirants who have passed a master’s degree examination with at least 55% marks in aggregate are also eligible to apply. A pass in any bachelor's degree examination is required for SC/ ST candidates.

Yes, RCBS Kochi is ranked by Times and Business Today for its Management course. It was also the second best Times ranked colleegs in Kerala in 2024. The ranking of the last three years' present a fluctuating trend. In 2024, Times ranked the college #31 and Business Today ranked it #43.