RBS Kochi Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Cutoff & Application Form

Rajagiri Business School (RBS), Kochi offers admission to postgraduate and doctoral-level programmes. RBS Kochi admissions are offered to PGDM and FPM programmes. For RBS Kochi admission PGDM admission, CAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ KMAT/ XAT scores are accepted. RBS Kochi admission criteria for the PGDM programme also involve a Written Skills Test (WST), Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). 

RBS Kochi FPM admission is done based on candidates' performance in UGC NET/CSIR NET. Candidates who did not qualify UGC NET/ CSIR NET need to appear for the Rajagiri Research Aptitude Test (RRAT). Further, students who have cleared the written test will have to appear for an interview. The overall academic performance in UG and PG and work experience (if applicable) are considered for RBS Kochi admission to the FPM programme. The admission process for RBS Kochi is mentioned below:

• Visit the official website of Rajagiri Business School, Kochi.

• Fill the RBS Kochi application online. 

• Candidates can also fill the RBS Kochi application in offline mode.

• Pay the application fee of Rs. 1000. 

• Take a printout of the Rajagiri Business School application for future reference.

Rajagiri Business School, Kochi offers admission to the PGDM programme. The entrance score is a prerequisite for RBS Kochi admission to PGDM. A minimum cut-off score in the entrance exam is required to apply for the RBS Kochi PGDM programme. RBS Kochi PGDM eligibility criteria is mentioned below. 

RBS Kochi PGDM Admission Process 

• First, candidates are required to meet the RBS Kochi PGDM eligibility criteria. 

• Appear and qualify the entrance exam: CAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ KMAT/ XAT.

• Eligible candidates have to fill the RBS Kochi application form by paying the application fee. 

• Shortlisted candidates have to appear for a Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI) and Written Skills Test (WST).

• RBS Kochi PGDM admission will be based on the marks secured in the entrance test, Written Skills Test, group discussion and personal interview.

• Candidates will be selected based on their performance in the previous qualifying exam, relevant work experience, non-academic achievements and other similar inputs such as entrance exam scores, GD, PI and WST.

• Final admission will be offered after seat allotment, document verification and RBS Kochi admission fee payment.

Rajagiri Business School, Kochi provides admission to the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) at the doctoral level. RBS Kochi FPM programme structure includes a significant component of training in research and teaching, facilitated by both in-house and visiting researchers. RBS Kochi FPM eligibility is tabulated below. 

RBS Kochi FPM Eligibility Criteria

RBS Kochi FPM Admission Process

• For admission to FPM programme, candidates will have to fulfill the RBS Kochi FPM eligibility criteria. 

• Candidates have to fill the online application form on the official website of RBS Kochi.

• Appear for the Rajagiri Research Aptitude Test (RRAT) conducted by RBS Kochi. 

• Candidates who have cleared RRAT will have to appear for an interview.

• However, candidates who have qualified UGC/ CSIR Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) are exempted from RRAT and shall be directly called for an interview and presentation.

• Selection of candidates will be done on the basis of the student's performance in the written test and an interview.

• Overall Academic Performance in UG and PG and work experience (if applicable) are also taken into consideration for the RBS Kochi FPM selection process. 

• Final admission will be confirmed after the verification of documents and payment of the Rajagiri Business School fees.

• Passport size photographs

• Class 10th certificate and mark sheet

• Class 12th certificate and mark sheet

• Entrance exam scorecard

• ID proof

• Migration certificate

• Caste certificate (if applicable)

• Transfer certificate

• Character certificate 

Note: Candidates will have to bring the above-mentioned documents during Rajagiri Business School admission process.