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Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies (RCBS) Admissions 2023: PGDM, MBA, Admission process

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Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies (RCBS) is a private (Autonomous) business school located in Kochi.The B-school offers full-time MBA, MHRM, PGDM, and International MBA programs.

Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies (RCBS) accepts applications for its three programs in both online and offline mode. RCBS allocates seats in all 3 programs only on the basis of CMAT/CAT/KMAT/ MAT entrance exams.

RCBS is inviting applications for admission to Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Human Resources Management (MHRM) and Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) Programs for the academic year 2023-24.

The institutes takes Personal Interview of shortlisted applicants over telephone or in-person depending upon students’ preferences, followed by Group Discussion at the RCBS campus at Kochi.

As per the students reviews on collegedunia.com, the institute offers good placement (93%) and summer training opportunities. It is also analysed that marketing and sales are the top recruiting firms at the b-school.

Read about RCBS Kochi Courses and Fees

RCBS Kochi Admission Highlights 2023

Institute Name	Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies (RCBS), Kochi
Institute Type	Private(Autonomous)
Basic Admission Criteria	Entrance exam
Exams	CMAT/CAT/KMAT score is applicable for MBA, MHRM & PGDM. MAT score is only applicable for MHRM & PGDM
Application Mode	Both online and offline
Scholarship	Available

RCBS Important Dates

Event	Dates
Last Date to Apply for MBA, MA(HRM), PGDM	March 15, 2023

RCBS Kochi PG Admission 2023: MBA, MHRM & PGDM

The university offers full time MBA, MHRM, PGDM & International Exchange programs at postgraduate level. The duration of all these programs is 2 years.

Name of the program	MBA \| MHRM \| PGDM
Duration	2 Years
Type of Program	Full-time
Eligibility	Graduation/Postgradaution
Selection Criteria	KMAT/CMAT/CAT/MAT

MBA program is offered in 4 specializations i.e

Finance
Marketing
Operations
Information Systems

Course	Eligibility
MBA	Candidate must have a Bachelor’s / Master degree from any recognized university with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate.
MHRM	Bachelors/ Masters degree recognized by Mahatma Gandhi University with at least 50% marks in aggregate. A pass in bachelor degree is required for SC/ST candidates.
PGDM	Graduation degree recognized with Mahatma Gandhi University with at least 50% marks or pass in Master degree.

The programs offered by RCBS Kochi at postgraduate level are:

MBA
MHRM
PGDM

RCBS Kochi MBA, MHRM & PGDM Selection Criteria:

Selection for admission to MBA, MHRM and PGDM programs offered by RCBS kochi is a 3 phase process. In the first phase candidates will be shortlisted as per CAT/CMAT/ KMAT Score.

In the stage 2 and Stage 3 candidates will be assessed on the basis of their performance in Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

The Minimum Cutoff Required by RCBS kochi is as follows:

Entrance Examination	Minimum Cutoff Required (Composite Score)
CMAT	60
KMAT	108
CAT	50
MAT	500

Note: Final year students awaiting results may also apply. The degree must be recognized by M.G. University in PGDM.

How to Apply for RCBS Kochi?

Application form for admission to PGDM program can be obtained by visiting https://rcbs.rajagiri.edu/Admissions/AdmissionProcess. The admission form can also be obtained from Admission help desk of Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies, Kakkanad, Kochi. To fill the online application form correctly, aspirants can follow the given steps:

Visit RCBS Website.
Register by providing a valid Email and Phone number.
After registration, fill the application form by providing all the required details.
Finally, pay the application fee using Internet Banking/ Credit Card/ Debit Card.
Application fee can also be paid in the form of cash or by DD in favour of Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, payable at Ernakulam.
Candidates can apply for multiple programs using the same application form in the same fees.

Key Note: Candidate should submit the print out of the application form along with a copy of entrance scorecard on the date of GD-PI-WST

Documents Required:

Clearly visible colour photos with the white colour background in which hats, sunglass and goggles should be avoided (photos should be in JPEG format, and dimensions should be 125 pixels tall & pixels wide. File size of the photo should not exceed 500 KB.)
Candidate must have any of the following exam score: CAT/MAT/KMAT or CMAT.

RCBS Kochi Scholarships

RCBS offers different kinds of scholarships to the deserving candidates. The scholarships offered are

Diversity Scholarship: This scholarship is offered to non-keralite candidates who have secured admission to the PDGM program of RCBS, Kochi. This scholarship is granted on the basis of academic achievement of candidate.
Career and talent Scholarship: This scholarship ensures that talented and highly motivated students have an opportunity to persue their career in management. Under this scholarship atleast 10 students are eligible for 25-20% tuition fee waver. The scholarship is granted on the basis of meritorious performance in CAT.

FAQs

Ques. What exams does Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies (RCBS) consider for its MBA program?

Ans. Candidates who wish to seek admission to various MBA programs offered at Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies (RCBS) shall have a valid score in either of the entrance exams like CMAT, MAT, CAT, or KMAT.

Ques. Does Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies (RCBS) offer Post-Graduate Diploma programs?

Ans. Yes. RCBS offers a Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) and Postgraduate Diploma in Management for Working Professionals (PGDM-WP).

Ques. Does RCBS consider CMAT score for admission to its PGDM program?

Ans. No. For admission to RCBS PGDM, one must have a valid score in Xavier’s Aptitude Test (XAT). RCBS considers no other entrance exam for admission to its Postgraduate Diploma programs.

Ques. How can I apply to various programs offered at Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies (RCBS)?

Ans. RCBS has the provisions to apply for its various program in both online and offline mode. To apply online, candidates are requested to visit RCBS’s official website and login to submit their application form. However, candidates can also visit the admission help desk of Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies, Kakkanad, Kochi, and submit their application form.

Ques. What are the selection criteria for various Postgraduate programs offered at Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies (RCBS)?

Ans. Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies (RCBS) first releases the merit list based on candidate’s performance in their respective entrance examinations. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI), and Skills Test (ST). Admission will be based on the marks secured in the entrance test, Skills Test, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview.

Ques. Does RCBS conduct the admission process in phases?

Ans. Yes. Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies (RCBS) conducts two phases to provide admission to its various MBA programs. For instance, for the Admission 2023 procedure, RCBS will invite candidates having valid CAT and MAT scores in the first phase. However, RCBS will consider valid CMAT, KMAT, MAT, and XAT scores in the second phase.

Ques. Will my work experience will be given any weightage for admission to various PGDM program at RCBS?

Ans. Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies (RCBS) considers relevant work experience, the previous academic performance of the candidates, non-academic achievements for only shortlisting and ranking of candidates at various stages of the admission process.

Ques. What all documents do I need to submit during the eligibility verification process of RCBS? Does the verification process happen after the seats allotted to candidates?

Ans. Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies (RCBS) completes the eligibility verification on the same day of Group Discussion, Skill Test, and Personal Interview. Candidates are requested to bring the photocopies of all the below-mentioned documents for the verification process:

10th, 12th, Graduation Mark Sheets
10th, 12th, Graduation Passing Certificate
CAT/XAT/CMAT/KMAT/MAT scorecards
Relevant Work Experience Document (if any)

Ques. Can I apply for more than one MBA program in the same application form?

Ans. Yes. Candidates can apply for RCBS PGDM, PGDM-WP, and MBA in management, HRM, International Exchange within the same application form and one-time application fees payment, after they complete the registration process.

Ques. What if I have a valid CAT score but I could not attend the first phase of the RCBS admission procedure?

Ans. Candidates who could not attend the first phase of GD-PI-ST can attend the same during the second phase. However, a candidate can attend GD-PI-ST only once during an admission year.