Regional College of Management, Bangalore MBA Courses & Fees 2025: Eligibility, Accepted Exam, Admission

MBA and PGDM are two-year courses divided into four semesters. RCM Bangalore offers PGDM and MBA in seven specialisations each as per AICTE and Bangalore North University guidelines, respectively. MBA and PGDM are dual specialisations courses offered at the PG level. RCM Bangalore also offers MBA + IBC and PGCM + IBC. IBC is the International Business Certifications from Switzerland.

For admission to its MBA programme, the Regional College of Management Bangalore (RCMB) accepts marks from the following entrance exams:

Exams at the national level:

1. CAT (Common Admission Test): Widely regarded as the best MBA admission test in India, CAT results are heavily weighted in the RCMB selection process.

2. XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test): A famous test administered by the Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI), XAT scores are also accepted by the RCMB.

3. CMAT (Common Management Aptitude Test): A centralized test administered by the National Testing Agency, CMAT results are generally accepted by various B-schools in India, including RCMB.

4. ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admissions): ATMA scores are another alternative for individuals seeking admission to RCMB's MBA programme. They are administered by AIMS (Association of Indian Management Schools).

5. Management Aptitude Test (MAT): MAT scores, which are administered by the All India Management Association (AIMA), are another commonly acknowledged alternative for MBA admissions.

Exam at the State Level:

Karnataka PGCET (Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test): Because RCMB is located in Karnataka, state-level PGCET results are also recognised for MBA admissions.

The Institute-Level Exam of the RCMB:

RMAT (Regional Management Aptitude Test): For admission to its MBA programme, RCMB also administers its own entrance test, the RMAT. This test is an option for applicants who have not taken any of the national or state-level examinations.