Which institution is the better option for doing an MBA degree, Rajagiri or SMS CUSAT?

It is recommended that you should go for the School of Management Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology (SMS CUSAT). The university’s brand value is one of the main reasons for this. It is one of the Top 1000 Universities across the globe. The Campus Placement Cell of the college is highly efficient and, has to lead to growth in the number of placements year after year. SMS CUSAT will give you an all-around experience. It is a prestigious university and you will meet a lot of people from different departments. Because of this exposure you can hone up on your managerial skills. Academically oriented activities and guest lectures are organized all year round. “Talenttime”, one of the oldest and one of the biggest cultural shows of Kerala is organized by the students of SMS CUSAT. This allows you to test your managerial skills. You can be a part of platforms such as “Sargam”, the University Arts Fest, or any other fests hosted by the various departments of the institution if you are creative. CUSAT also has an active political background which is a symbol of student power as a whole. Categories MBA at SMS CUSAT Course Fee 42,000 Course Duration 2 years Highest CTC 16-18 LPA Average CTC 12 LPA Recruiting Companies KPMG, Mindtree, Loreal, Asian Paints, etc. You will get a good academic opportunity and an exciting campus life at CUSAT. That being said, ultimately the choice is yours.

Rajagiri Business School: Courses, Fee Structure, Admission, Placements

Q: What are the important dates to note for the examinations?

The important dates to note for the examinations are:EventDateCMAT RegistrationDecember 15, 2021-January 20, 2022CMAT ExamFebruary 22, 2022Kerala MAT Registration3rdweek of March 2022Kerala MAT Exam2ndweek of April 2022XAT ExamJanuary 8, 2023

Rajagiri Business School, Kochi, also known as RBS, was established in 2008 in Kakkanad, Kerala, under the Rajagiri Group of Institutions. RBS Kochi offers a Postgraduate Diploma in Management in 6 specializations. The course is considered equivalent to an MBA Degree from Indian Universities according to the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

RBS has obtained 83^rd rank in the Management Category by NIRF 2023. Apart from that, the institution has ranked 53rd in private B-schools in India, 2021 (Career360) and 14th in the list of top 100 B-schools in India, with a total score of 895.14/1000 ( Higher Education Review). Admission to the college is based on merits obtained from the Management entrance examinations. The placement rate of the college is extremely high, with an average salary of INR 4.8 LPA and the highest salary package of INR 18 LPA.

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Rajagiri Business School Highlights

Rajagiri Business School Admission Dates

Rajagiri Business School Courses

Rajagiri Business School Admissions

4.1 How to apply?

Rajagiri Business School Placements

Rajagiri Business School Scholarships

Rajagiri Business School Facilities

Rajagiri Business School Faculty

Rajagiri Business School FAQ

Rajagiri Business School Highlights

Established \| Type	2008 \| Private
Set by	Rajagiri Group of Institutions
Approved By	All India Council for Technical Education, Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), Association of Indian Universities, National Board of Accreditation
Affiliated to	MGU Kottayam
Courses	MBA, PGDM, and Ex-PGDM
Entrance Examinations	CAT, CMAT, K-MAT, XAT and MAT
Application Mode	Online and Offline
Admission Criteria	Entrance Exam Scores + Interview
Total Seats	180
Top Recruiters	Hindustan Unilever, Amazon, Deloitte, etc.
Facilities	Library, Hostel, Sports, Gym, etc.
Official Website	https://www.rajagiribusinessschool.edu.in/

Rajagiri Business School Admission Dates

EVENT	DATE
Application Process Starts	December 01, 2022
Last Date for Application Process	May 15, 2023
Rank list Pubmication Date	After CMAT results have been announced

Rajagiri Business School Courses

Rajagiri Business School offers the Post Graduate Diploma in Management in a total of 6 specialisations. The course is considered equivalent to an MBA Degree of an India University by Association of Indian Universities (AIU). The details of the course are as mentioned below:

Course	Details
International MBA	Duration: 2 years Eligibility: 50% marks in Graduation Specializations: Finance, HR, Marketing, Business Intelligence, Operation, and International Business. Selection criteria: Entrance-based Read More
PGDM	Duration: 2 years Eligibility: 50% marks in Graduation Specializations: Finance, HR, Marketing, Business Intelligence, Operation, and International Business. Selection criteria: Entrance-based Read More
Ex-PGDM	Duration: 2 years Eligibility: 50% aggregate marks in Graduation Selection criteria: Entrance-based Read More

Course

Details

International MBA

Duration: 2 years

Eligibility: 50% marks in Graduation

Specializations: Finance, HR, Marketing, Business Intelligence, Operation, and International Business.

Selection criteria: Entrance-based

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PGDM

Duration: 2 years

Eligibility: 50% marks in Graduation

Specializations: Finance, HR, Marketing, Business Intelligence, Operation, and International Business.

Selection criteria: Entrance-based

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Ex-PGDM

Duration: 2 years

Eligibility: 50% aggregate marks in Graduation

Selection criteria: Entrance-based

Rajagiri Business School Admissions

Admissions to the PGDM course is based on the scores in the Management Entrance Examinations. The exams accepted include CAT, MAT, K-MAT, XAT and CMAT. The cut-off scores are a prerequisite. Note the scores required to apply for admission below:

How to apply?

To apply online, follow these steps:

Go to the Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies webpage.
Click on the Admissions link and then click on “Apply Now”.
Fill in the required details to set up an account.
Log in and fill in the application form.
Pay the application fee through the online mode.

To apply offline, one can buy the application form from the admission help desk of the Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies and fill it manually before submitting.

On receipt of an online (or filled-in) application form, short-listed candidates will be called for Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI) and Written Skills Test (WST). Short-listed candidates will be intimated by an email and SMS to their registered email id and mobile number. Admission will be based on the marks secured in the entrance test, Written Skills Test, Group Discussion and Personal Interview.Previous academic performance of the candidates, relevant work experience, non-academic achievements and other similar inputs are also considered. On the date of the group discussion, the documents required to be carried include:

Colour photos with candidate's face clearly visible
Score cards and transcripts of examinations
Bachelor’s degree marksheet

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Rajagiri Business School Placements

In the academic year 2018-19, a total of 148 out of the 170 graduating students received placements. A total of 108 companies visited the college and took part in the placement drive, out of which 34 companies were new. There were also 2 international placements. The lowest salary received was INR 4 LPA, while the highest went up to INR 18 LPA. The average CTC was INR 4.8 LPA.

Some of the recruiters included:

Deloitte	Adidas	Muthoot	Zomato
ICICI Bank	HDFC Bank	Federal Bank	Kotak Life Insurance
Future Group	TATA Consultancy Services	Landmark Group	Yes Bank
Airtel	Dorset	Axis Bank	Amazon
Godrej	Goldman Sach	Montelez	Bajaj Electronics
Asian Paints	Bandhan Bank	Flipkart	Cure.fit

The domain wise placements were in the following percentages:

Rajagiri Business School: Domain-wise Placements

Rajagiri Business School Scholarships

The institute offers 3 main scholarships under its RISE scheme (Rajagiri Scholarship for Excellence). Candidates can apply for the same if eligible. They include:

Diversity Scholarship: A total of 21 students can use this scholarship, for a range of 25 to 50% fee waiver. The eligibility is solely that the candidate should be a Non-Keralite. The scholarship committee considers academic achievement as demonstrated by grades in the qualifying exam, eligibility test scores and performance in group discussion and personal interview; personal background, which includes but not limited to, educational experience, extracurricular activities, and work experience.
Career and Talent Scholarship: A total of 10 students can make use of this scholarship for a range of 25 to 50% fee waiver. All candidates are eligible for this scholarship. Scores of the Common Admission Test (CAT) is given special importance by the scholarship committee. Apart from that, grades in the qualifying exam, performance in group discussion and personal interview, educational experience, extracurricular activities and work experience is taken into consideration.
There is also a recently implemented Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme under the AICTE guidelines. Under this scheme, the selected students will get a 100% waiver in tuition fees. The eligibility criteria is that the parents income should not exceed 8 lakhs per annum. Please note that all other fees must be paid by the beneficiary.

Rajagiri Business School Facilities

Some of the facilities offered by the college include:

Sports: The college has a large basketball court, volleyball court, cricket ground, gymnasium, and a football ground. In addition, it also has indoor facilities such as table tennis, carrom and chess.
Hostel: There are separate hostels provided for boys and girls. The facilities include mess, television and study halls. All rooms in the hostels are also networked with 24x7 internet connectivity.
Other facilities include canteen, library, smart classrooms, and so on.

Rajagiri Business School Faculty

There are a total of 27 faculty members, including 2 professors,17 assistant professors, and 3 associate professors. A total of 17 faculty members are qualified with doctoral degrees. The remaining 7 have MBA as their highest degree or a PGDM.

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Rajagiri Business School FAQ

Ques. Does the college also offer any certification programmes?

Ans. Yes, the college offers many add-on certification programmes which include HR Analytics, Digital Marketing, NISM, Italian, South Korean, Communications Essentials, SEM, Written Analysis and Decision Making, and Excel.

Ques. Does RBS Kochi have any partnerships with other institutes abroad?

Ans. Yes, it has a total of 45 Foreign Collaborators from all over the world. These include Western Michigan University, Nazareth College-Rochester, Columbus State University, Western Washington University and University of Maryland.

Ques. Does RBS Kochi accept XAT scores?

Ans. Yes, apart from XAT the only scores accepted are CAT, MAT, CMAT and K-MAT.

Ques. What are the important dates to note for the examinations?

Ans. The important dates to note for the examinations are:

Event	Date
CMAT Registration	December 15, 2021- January 20, 2022
CMAT Exam	February 22, 2022
Kerala MAT Registration	3^rd week of March 2022
Kerala MAT Exam	2^nd week of April 2022
XAT Exam	January 8, 2023

Ques. How do we contact the college for more details?

Ans. The mailing address of the college is Rajagiri Business School, Rajagiri Valley P. O, Kakkanad, Kochi - 682 039, Kerala. You can also contact them at 91 - 484 - 2426554 or email them at information@rajagiri.edu.