Rajagiri Business School PGDM Fees 2026
The current fee reference used for the 2026 PGDM intake is ₹7.50 lakh for the two-year programme. The amount should be distinguished from hostel, books, examination, organisational/project-study and other student expenses.
RBS's public website currently does not expose a new 2026-27 detailed fee PDF in the same format as its older fee structure. Therefore, the page shows the current ₹7.50 lakh tuition reference separately from the official RBS fee bifurcation published for 2023-24/2024-25, rather than presenting the older instalment schedule as a 2026 promise.
RBS PGDM Fee Bifurcation: how was the ₹7.50 lakh tuition structured?
| Tuition component | Amount | Academic period |
|---|---|---|
| First tuition instalment | ₹4,00,000 | Year 1 / Trimesters I–III |
| Second tuition instalment | ₹3,50,000 | Year 2 / Trimesters IV–VI |
| Total tuition | ₹7,50,000 | Two years |
In the official older schedule, the first ₹4 lakh tuition payment was allocated to Trimesters I–III, while ₹3.5 lakh was allocated to Trimesters IV–VI.
Other academic and student charges at RBS
The tuition fee is not the only amount a student may need to budget. RBS's published fee structure separately lists several academic and programme-related charges.
| Charge | Official published amount | When charged in the published schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Organizational Study | ₹5,000 | Trimester III |
| Project Study | ₹10,000 | Trimester III |
| Placement | ₹3,000 | Trimester VI |
| Books & Stationery | ₹7,500 | Trimester I |
| Industrial Visits | ₹5,000 | Trimester I |
| Examination fees | ₹1,000 per trimester | Trimesters I–VI |
These are from RBS's official published fee structure for the older 2023-24/2024-25 schedule and are provided to show the fee components students should look for. Confirm the 2026 schedule before payment.
Rajagiri Business School Hostel Fees
| Hostel component | Reference amount | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Hostel – first year | ₹95,000 | Year 1 |
| Hostel – second year | ₹93,000 | Year 2 |
| Two-year reference | ₹1,88,000 | Two years |
The official RBS fee PDF lists ₹95,000 and ₹93,000 for the two academic years. Hostel availability, room type, mess/boarding inclusions and 2026 charges should be confirmed with RBS.
Rajagiri Business School Scholarships 2026
Scholarships can substantially change the effective tuition cost. RBS lists multiple scholarship routes, with the final award subject to the institute's eligibility and selection conditions.
| Scholarship | Basis | Published benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Diversity Scholarship | Eligible non-Keralite candidates + merit/profile | 25–50% tuition waiver |
| Career & Talent Scholarship | CAT performance + admission + profile | 25–50% tuition waiver |
| Director/Dean's Scholarship | Eligible CAT 2025 candidates with 95 percentile or above, subject to conditions | 75% tuition waiver |
RBS says scholarship decisions can consider academic achievement, entrance score, GD/PI performance, extracurricular activity, educational experience and work experience. A scholarship is not an automatic reduction simply because a student crosses a percentile threshold.
What is the total cost of an RBS PGDM?
Using the current tuition reference and the published two-year hostel reference:
₹7.50 lakh tuition + ₹1.88 lakh hostel = approximately ₹9.38 lakh
This is before personal living expenses and any revised academic/programme charges for the 2026 intake.
| Cost bucket | Reference | Budget treatment |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | ₹7.50 lakh | Core fee |
| Hostel | ₹1.88 lakh | If residential accommodation is taken |
| Academic/programme charges | Additional | Check current offer letter |
| Food/personal expenses | Variable | Student-specific |
| Loan interest | Variable | Depends on lender and repayment |
RBS PGDM ROI: fee versus placement outcome
The latest NIRF data for the 2024-25 graduating cohort reports a ₹7.50 LPA median salary, while the current tuition reference is also ₹7.50 lakh. That makes the tuition-to-median comparison attractive at first glance, but it should not be interpreted as a one-year payback.
Students should compare total education cost, scholarship, loan interest, living expenses and the actual compensation structure of the offer. Median CTC also does not represent take-home salary.
Compare placement outcomes →Rajagiri Business School Fees FAQs
What is the RBS PGDM fee in 2026?
The current fee reference is ₹7.50 lakh for the two-year PGDM. Confirm the final 2026 fee notice before payment.
How is the RBS PGDM fee divided?
RBS's official published fee structure for 2023-24/2024-25 split ₹7.50 lakh into ₹4 lakh for the first three trimesters and ₹3.5 lakh for the final three. The 2026 instalment dates should be confirmed with RBS.
What other academic charges should I budget for?
The official older schedule separately listed organisational study, project study, placement, books and stationery, industrial visits and examination fees. These amounts should not automatically be treated as the 2026 schedule.
How much is RBS hostel fee?
The official published schedule lists ₹95,000 for the first year and ₹93,000 for the second year, or ₹1.88 lakh over two years.
What is the maximum RBS scholarship?
RBS's scholarship information lists a 75% tuition waiver under the Director/Dean's Scholarship for eligible candidates meeting its CAT 2025 and other conditions.
What is the approximate tuition plus hostel cost?
Using ₹7.50 lakh tuition and the ₹1.88 lakh published hostel reference gives approximately ₹9.38 lakh before personal and other expenses.