Rajagiri Business School (RBS), Kochi: Admission 2027, Fees, Courses & Placements

What is Rajagiri Business School, Kochi known for?

RBS combines core management learning with electives, case studies, simulations, experiential learning and a summer internship. It also highlights international exposure opportunities.

• Programme: two-year full-time PGDM.
• Location: Rajagiri Valley, Kakkanad, Kochi.
• Accreditations: AACSB at school level; EFMD and ACBSP for the PGDM.

To judge fit, compare the ₹7.50 lakh tuition reference with the total residential cost, the latest median salary and the roles you want after graduation.

Rajagiri Business School Admission Dates 2027: Tentative Schedule

RBS has not confirmed the 2027 admission dates yet. The following planning timeline is an estimate based on the institute’s published 2026 cycle. Use it to plan ahead, then follow the official notice for final dates.

• Important: these 2027 windows are estimates, not announced deadlines.
• RBS may change the application deadline, accepted exam scores and GD/PI schedule.
• Check the official PGDM admission page ↗ before applying.

Rajagiri Business School Courses and Programmes

The NIRF 2026 institutional submission lists an approved intake of 240 seats for the two-year PG programme in 2024–25 and a total reported strength of 510 students across all programme years. These are institutional reporting figures; they should not be interpreted as a promise of 240 seats in every specialisation or a current-year seat matrix. RBS's programme pages and current admission notice should be checked for the programme-specific intake and any updates.

For applicants choosing between PGDM and doctoral study, the decision is different: the PGDM is a professional management programme aimed at corporate roles, while the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) is a research route. Confirm current FPM eligibility, duration and application dates separately rather than applying PGDM requirements to the doctoral programme.

Rajagiri Business School Admission 2027: Eligibility and Process

For PGDM admission, applicants need a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate marks or a master’s degree. The latest published admission process reviewed is for 2026; confirmed 2027 dates are not yet available.

The 2026 notice listed these accepted entrance exams:

• CAT
• CMAT
• MAT
• KMAT
• XAT
• GMAT

Accepted exams can change by cycle, so check the current notice before applying.

Selection stages: shortlisted candidates are invited for a Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI) and Business Awareness Test (BAT). Academic performance, relevant work experience and non-academic achievements may also be considered.

How to apply

1. Check the latest eligibility rules and accepted entrance tests.
2. Complete the online application and choose the relevant programme(s).
3. Pay the application fee shown in the current notice.
4. Upload academic records, entrance-test scores and supporting documents.
5. Check your registered email for the GD/PI/BAT invitation and document checklist.
6. Follow the official rank-list and admission instructions.

Rajagiri Business School Cutoff 2026

RBS's current admission page does not publish a fixed official 2026 cutoff percentile. It says shortlisting is based on eligibility and entrance-examination scores. Therefore, an exact “official RBS cutoff 2026” should not be invented.

Cutoff interpretation: a shortlist threshold, if published for a future cycle, is not the same as a guaranteed admission percentile. Final selection may consider entrance scores alongside the interview, business-awareness assessment and other profile information. RBS does not provide a fixed official 2027 cutoff in the reviewed admission notice, so third-party percentile predictions should be treated as estimates rather than official criteria.

Before applying, compare your score with the requirements in the current admission notice, but do not wait for a predicted cutoff to begin interview preparation. Also check whether your chosen test and test session are accepted for the specific programme you want; PGDM and other management programmes may not share identical test rules.

Rajagiri Business School Fees, Total Cost & Scholarships

The current tuition reference is ₹7.50 lakh for the two-year PGDM. An older RBS fee schedule split this into ₹4 lakh for the first three trimesters and ₹3.5 lakh for the final three. Confirm the latest instalment schedule before paying.

Scholarships listed by RBS include:

• Diversity Scholarship: the official page describes tuition waivers of 25–50% for eligible non-Keralite students.
• Career and Talent Scholarship: the published criteria link awards to CAT performance.
• Director/Dean’s Scholarship: the published page describes a 75% tuition waiver for qualifying CAT performance.

Scholarship rules can change by admission cycle. Review the official scholarship criteria ↗ and obtain confirmation before budgeting.

Remember: ₹7.50 lakh is a tuition reference, not the confirmed total residential cost. Hostel, mess, deposits, travel, study materials and personal expenses may be additional. Ask RBS for the current complete fee schedule and refund policy.

Rajagiri Business School Placements: NIRF Data by Year

Do not judge RBS placements by the highest package alone. The NIRF comparison below shows how many students were placed and the median salary reported for each graduating cohort.

Placement rates above are calculated from NIRF-reported placed and graduating counts; they are not a placement guarantee. The NIRF 2026 institutional submission reports 215 students graduating in minimum time and 201 placed in 2024–25, with a median salary of ₹7.50 lakh. The NIRF submission reports median salary, not the average or highest package. Check RBS's official placement reports ↗.

The NIRF 2026 submission also reports 8 students from the 2024–25 graduating cohort selected for higher studies. NIRF counts and institute placement reports may use different student groups.

The separate 2023–25 placement report lists:

• 249 placed among 272 students who opted for placements.
• 170 recruiters.
• ₹16.13 LPA for the top 10 placements.
• ₹11.26 LPA for the top 50 placements.
• ₹9.28 LPA for the top 100 placements.
• 21 international placements.

Top-10 and top-50 figures are not the overall batch average. Compare median salary, role profiles, recruiter mix and the number of students covered by each statistic.

Campus, Location and Student Fit: Is RBS Right for You?

RBS is located at Rajagiri Valley, Kakkanad, Kochi, near the Infopark and SmartCity business hubs. Its PGDM is described as a fully residential programme; proximity to business hubs does not guarantee an internship or job.

The NIRF 2026 institutional submission reports the following accessibility provisions:

• Lifts or ramps in more than 80% of buildings.
• Wheelchair or walking-aid support for movement between buildings.
• Specially designed toilets in more than 80% of buildings.

Before accepting an offer, confirm hostel availability, room and mess charges, medical support, sports facilities, Wi-Fi, library access and transport options directly with RBS. Current prices and all facility details were not established in the reviewed sources.

Rajagiri Business School FAQ 2027