Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies, (RCBS) Kochi Admission Process

Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies Kochi MBA Admission 2026

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program spans two years, encompassing four semesters and a mandatory summer internship. Eligibility requires a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks from a university recognised by Mahatma Gandhi University. Interested candidates can refer to Rajagiri MBA Fees for detailed information.

Admission is based on the CAT exam. Shortlisted candidates, selected based on their entrance exam scores, proceed to the next round of selection, which includes a group discussion and personal interview. The final selection is determined by the candidate’s overall performance in these assessments.

Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies Kochi MHRM Admission 2026

The Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) is a two-year full-time program spanning four semesters and a mandatory summer internship. Eligibility requires candidates to hold a bachelor’s degree with 55% marks in Science and Technology subjects or 50% marks in other subjects, across all examinations, or a Master’s Degree with 55% aggregate marks, recognised by Mahatma Gandhi University.

Admission is based on CAT/ MAT scores followed by a group discussion and personal interview for final selection.

Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies Kochi PGDM Admission 2026

The Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) is a two-year full-time course conducted over six trimesters, including a mandatory summer internship. Accredited by AICTE and considered equivalent to an MBA degree, eligibility for this program requires a master’s degree with at least 50% marks.

Admission criteria include evaluation of MAT/ CAT/ XAT/ CMAT scores, followed by a group discussion and personal interview. Candidates successful in all stages will be considered for final admission.

APPLICATION FORMS – INSTRUCTIONS FOR MBA, MA (HRM), & PGDM PROGRAM APPLICANTS

Admissions for the management programs under Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies for the 2026 batch include MBA, MA in HRM (offered by Rajagiri College of Social Sciences), PGDM (offered by Rajagiri Business School), PGDM–International, and IEMBA. A single combined application is used for all these programs.

Eligibility Criteria 2026

Eligibility: MBA

• A pass in any Bachelor’s Degree Examination of Mahatma Gandhi University or any equivalent degree recognized by the university.

• Minimum 50% aggregate marks in all parts of the examination.

• For SC/ST candidates: A pass in the degree examination is sufficient.

Eligibility: MA in HRM

• A pass in any Bachelor’s Degree Examination recognized by Mahatma Gandhi University with:

  • 55% marks in Science & Technology subjects, OR

  • 50% marks in other subjects, OR

  • 55% aggregate marks in any Master’s Degree.

• For SC/ST candidates: A pass in the undergraduate degree is sufficient.

Eligibility: PGDM

• A pass in any Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 50% aggregate marks,
  
  OR a pass in any Master’s Degree examination.

Note

• Students completing their undergraduate degree between March–May 2026 are eligible to apply for all programs.

Application Submission 2026

Combined Application

• A single application is used for:

  • MBA

  • MA (HRM)

  • PGDM

  • PGDM–International

  • IEMBA

• Application Fee: ₹1,000

• Apply at: https://fedena.rajagiri.edu/guest_users/login

Selection Procedure 2026

After the application is received, shortlisted candidates are invited for:

1. Group Discussion (GD)

2. Personal Interview (PI)

3. Business Awareness Test (BAT)

Shortlisting is based on:

• Eligibility criteria

• Entrance exam scores

Intimation is sent via email to the registered email ID.

Entrance Exams Considered 2026

GD–PI–BAT Phases 2026

Note:

• Candidates may report scores of multiple eligible entrance exams.

• GDPI can be attended only once for 2026 admissions.

Document Verification

• Verification of academic records and supporting documents is completed before the GD–PI day.

• Candidates must upload scanned copies of certificates as instructed in the GDPI call letter.

Admission Criteria

Admission is based on:

• Entrance Test Score

• Group Discussion

• Personal Interview

• Business Awareness Test (BAT)

• Academic performance

• Relevant work experience

• Non-academic achievements

A rank list is prepared as per University/State/AICTE guidelines.

Important Dates 2026

Contact Details

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +91-484 2660601 / +91-9645081287

Candidate Declaration

Applicants must confirm the following:

• They understand all eligibility, application, and selection procedures.

• The college has not authorised any third-party/agents for admissions.

• All information submitted is accurate; updates must be communicated.

• Reservation rules apply as per Government/University norms.

• If admitted, the candidate agrees to abide by all rules of the college.

• All communication will be through the registered email ID.

• GDPI date/venue changes will not be permitted.

• Non-attendance at GDPI will result in exclusion from the rank list.

• RCSS and Rajagiri Business School operate under the parent organisation Rajagiri College of Social Sciences Society.

• The college is in the process of becoming a Deemed-to-be University; in that case, the application will be considered for MBA or MA(HRM) offered under Rajagiri Vidyapeetham.