Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies (RCBS), Kochi

Kochi, KeralaEst. 2009

NIRF Rank #91
AACSB
ACBSP
EFMD
NAAC A++
AICTE
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Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies (RCBS), Kochi is a leading B-school offering MBA, MA (HRM), PGDM, and FPM programs through Rajagiri College of Social Sciences and Rajagiri Business School. The programs are globally accredited by ACBSP (USA), with the PGDM recognized as MBA equivalent by the Association of Indian Universities. Located at the scenic Kakkanad campus, RCBS focuses on value-based education to develop industry-ready professionals.

Avg placement: —; Median ₹7L (2022)
Flagship fee: ₹7L; Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) · 2-yr residential
Top package: ₹16.1L; Highest CTC 2022
Programs: 6; Across all modes

Admission dates not announced yet.

Eligibility

Accepted exams

CAT

50%General

XAT

No cutoff published

MAT

No cutoff published

CMAT

No cutoff published

GMAT

No cutoff published

Note: Minimum 50% in graduation · Work experience not required

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Placements

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)

Flagship programme only · Class of 2022

Avg CTC

—

Median ₹7L

Highest CTC

₹16.1L

153 companies

Placed

—

148 students placed

Placement trend · batch-wise

Avg CTC
Highest

Offers by sector

All programs combined

Sector split not published yet.

Summer internships

Top recruiters

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Programs & Fees

Avg CTC

—

Median ₹7L

Avg. Tuition Fee

₹3.6L

Across 3 programs

Placed

—

Batch of 2022

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
Flagship
Full-time2 yearsResidential
240
Seats
—
No data
₹7L
Tuition
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Full-time2 yearsResidential
120
Seats
—
No data
₹1.9L
Tuition
MA in Human Resource Management (MA HRM / MHRM)
Full-time2 yearsResidential
—
Seats
—
No data
₹1.9L
Tuition

Program	Seats	Avg. Placement	Tution Fee
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)Flagship Full-time2 yearsResidential	240	—No data	₹7LTuition
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Full-time2 yearsResidential	120	—No data	₹1.9LTuition
MA in Human Resource Management (MA HRM / MHRM) Full-time2 yearsResidential	—	—No data	₹1.9LTuition
PGDM for Working Professionals Executive2 years	—	—No data	—Not published
Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) Full-timeNAResidential	—	—No data	—Not published
International Exchange MBA (IMBA) Full-time2 yearsResidential	—	—No data	—Not published

Total cost of the MBA

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₹8.6Lknown costs so far

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Tuition fees: ₹7L
Monthly EMI: ₹11,802

Scholarships

4 scholarships · up to ₹5.3L

₹5.3L

Highest award

Director / Dean's Scholarship (RiSE)

Eligibility

75% waiver of PGDM tuition fee (₹7L)
for PGDM applicants scoring 95th percentile or above in CAT
admitted through RBS three-stage selection process

₹3.5L

Career and Talent Scholarship (RiSE)

Eligibility

25%–50% waiver of PGDM tuition fee (₹7L)
awarded to students with meritorious performance in CAT (within 80th percentile threshold)
at least 10 students eligible
based on CAT score and overall academic profile

₹1.8L

Diversity Scholarship (RiSE – Rajagiri Scholarship for Excellence)

Eligibility

25% waiver of PGDM tuition fee (₹7L total)
applicant must be a non-Keralite Indian citizen admitted to MBA, MHRM or PGDM at RCBS
selection based on academic merit, entrance score, GD/PI performance, and personal background
21 scholarships available

Rajagiri Merit Scholarship (Cash Prize)

Eligibility

Cash prize for semester/batch toppers and subject toppers across all programmes
awarded annually in July
first-year based on pre-entry marks, mid-semester tests, and attendance
subsequent years based on end-semester and mid-semester exam performance

₹5.3L
Highest award
Director / Dean's Scholarship (RiSE)
Eligibility
- 75% waiver of PGDM tuition fee (₹7L)
- for PGDM applicants scoring 95th percentile or above in CAT
- admitted through RBS three-stage selection process
₹3.5L
Career and Talent Scholarship (RiSE)
Eligibility
- 25%–50% waiver of PGDM tuition fee (₹7L)
- awarded to students with meritorious performance in CAT (within 80th percentile threshold)
- at least 10 students eligible
- based on CAT score and overall academic profile

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Campus

What’s on campus

Hostel is mandatory

Getting there

Start
RCBS Kochi campus
Kochi
Airport
~16.3 km
Cochin International Airport
Railway
~6.6 km
Ernakulam Town North Railway Station
Nearest city
~15 km
Kochi

Living nearby

PGs and flats around RCBS Kochi, by distance from campus

Rings at 0.5 and 1 km. Dots show distance only, not direction.

1Sulu ladies Hostel | Ladies Hostel kakkanad | Women's Hostel near Kakkanad Infopark0.2 km

2Boys Hostel Mess PG0.3 km

3Ramakrishna Mens PG0.5 km

4Men's Casa PG Accommodation for Gents@ Kakkanad, nearby Infopark & Smartcity0.5 km

5Star Ladies Paying Guest - Ladies Hostel Kakkanad, Ladies PG Kakkanad, Ladies Hostel near Infopark Kakkanad, Womens Hostel0.5 km

6MayBelle Homes Ladies Hostel0.6 km

7Bluebell Women's Hostel0.6 km

8Grand Ladies Hostel0.7 km

Admission

Application fee

₹1K

Apply at fedena.rajagiri.edu

Interview cities

Kochi

Step by step

01
Appear for accepted entrance exam (CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/KMAT/GMAT/Rajagiri Entrance Exam)
02
Register online at rcbs.rajagiri.edu / fedena.rajagiri.edu and Fill and submit application form with documents.
03
Shortlisting based on entrance exam score and eligibility.
04
Document verification prior to GD-PI
05
Attend Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI), and Business Awareness Test (BAT)

06
Merit list preparation based on entrance score, GD, and PI.
07
Final admission offer and seat confirmation with fee payment.
08
09

Composite score

40%

Personal Interview

Selection

Group Discussion
Personal Interview
BAT

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What programs does RCBS offer?

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RCBS offers a two-year, full-time MBA, MBA in Human Resource Management (MHRM), and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), all of which are AICTE-approved and recognized as equivalent to an MBA by the AIU

Are the programs offered by RCBS residential?

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Yes, the programs offered by RCBS are residential.

How many seats are available for the PGDM program?

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The PGDM program admits 240 students.

what exams are accepted?

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RCBS accepts scores from CAT, MAT, and XAT depending on the program.

What is the total fee for the PGDM program?

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The total tuition fee for the PGDM program is approximately ₹7 lakhs.

What campus facilities does RCBS offer?

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The campus includes on-campus hostels for boys and girls, smart classrooms, a central library with national and international journals, a gym, sports areas, and Wi-Fi connectivity .

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Accepted exams

Placement trend · batch-wise

Offers by sector

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Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

MA in Human Resource Management (MA HRM / MHRM)

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