Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies (RCBS), Kochi
Kochi, KeralaEst. 2009
NIRF Rank #91AACSBACBSPEFMDNAAC A++AICTENBA
RCBS Kochi admissions 2026 are open.
Registration Date
20th December, 2025
Application Closing Date
Not announced
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.
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Eligibility
At a glance
Avg CTC
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Median ₹7L (2022)
Flagship Fee
₹7L
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) · 2 years
Top Package
₹16.1L
Highest CTC 2022
Programs
6
Across all modes
Accepted exams
- CAT
- XAT
- MAT
- CMAT
- GMAT
Cutoffs by exam
CAT
50%
General
Note: Minimum 50% in graduation · Work experience not required
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Placements
At a glance
Avg CTC
—
Median ₹7L
Highest CTC
₹16.1L
153 companies
Placed
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148 students placed
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
Flagship programme only · Class of 2022
Placement trend · batch-wise
- Avg CTC
- Highest
Offers by sector
All programs combined
Sector split not published yet.
Summer internships
Programs & Fees
At a glance
Avg CTC
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Median ₹7L
Avg. Tuition Fee
₹3.6L
Across 3 programs
Placed
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Batch of 2022
| Program | Seats | Avg. Placement | Tution Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)Flagship Full-time2 yearsResidential | 180 | —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 attendance
- Tuition fees
- ₹7L2024
- Hostel
- ₹1.6L
- Mess chargesNot on official site
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- Personal & travelNot on official site
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Total (partial)₹8.6LExcludes mess charges, personal & travel — not published
Scholarships available
- ₹5.3L
Director / Dean's Scholarship (RiSE)
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)
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)
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
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Results
Monthly EMI
₹12k
EMI/Salary
9.4%
Total Interest
₹2.9L
Note: At a ₹7L median package, tuition is about 12 months of gross salary.
Fee data · 2024
Alumni
Alumni breakdown not published yet.
Notable alumni
- Aiswarya HSenior Human Resource Executive · Landmark Group2020-2022
- Stefiya ThomasProbationary Officer · Federal Bank2022-2024
- Xavier FernandesDirector HR Business Partner · Adobe2004-2006
- Gokul P MenonRegional RMG Lead · Tata Consultancy Services2018-2020
Campus
Kochi, KeralaRCBS Kochi
- Campus & housingHostel is mandatory
- InfrastructureAC Classrooms (41 smart classrooms) · Central Library (Fr. Moses Library – 17,000 sq ft, 17,595 books) · RBS Library (6,420 volumes, 5 online databases) · Computer Labs (3 labs, 120 systems, 400 Mbps internet) · Wi-Fi enabled campus
- Other facilitiesChavara Hall (1,300 seating capacity) · Conference Hall (200 seats) · Group Learning Centers · Separate Hostels for Boys · Girls · and International Students · Indoor Stadium · Volleyball Court · Basketball Court · Tennis Court · Indoor Games (Chess, Carrom, Table Tennis) · Rajagiri Horse Riding Academy · Medical Facility · ATM · Accessibility features (Lifts, Wheelchairs, Ramps)
- Clubs & eventsAir-conditioned Auditorium (300 seats)
- Food & messCafeteria / Canteen
- Sports & fitnessGymnasium / Health Club · Football Ground · Cricket Ground
- Fests & clubsInfloré annual fest
- Global exchange61 partner universities · Semester abroad option
- Getting thereAirport: Cochin International Airport ~16.3 km · Railway: Ernakulam Town North Railway Station ~6.6 km · Kochi ~15 km
Admission
How RCBS Kochi selects its batch — 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
- 03
Fill and submit application form with documents
- 04
Pay application fee of ₹1,000 online or offline
- 05
Shortlisting based on entrance exam score and eligibility
- 06
Document verification prior to GD-PI
- 07
Attend Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI), and Business Awareness Test (BAT)
- 08
Merit list preparation based on entrance score, GD, and PI
- 09
Final admission offer and seat confirmation with fee payment
- Selection: Group Discussion · Personal Interview · BAT
- Application fee ₹1K
- Interviews in Kochi
FAQs
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
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Applications open · 2026 intake
