Admission
Rajagiri Business School Admission Process 2025
Admissions for the 2025 academic session at Rajagiri Business School (RBS) are now open. Interested applicants can register for their preferred program through the official website. RBS offers two key programs—PGDM and FPM. The PGDM is a two-year, full-time course, while the admission to this program is based on valid scores from national or state-level management entrance examinations. The final selection is made after considering the entrance exam scores along with performance in the Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds.
Applications for admission can be made both online and offline. Candidates may either submit their forms via the RBS website or collect and submit the hard copy from the institute’s help desk.
Eligibility & Selection Criteria for 2025
Admission to Rajagiri Business School programs is primarily entrance-based. Apart from standardized test scores, the institute also evaluates candidates on their GDPI performance, written test results, and other relevant criteria. Candidates can either submit scores from the accepted exams or appear for RBS’s in-house test.
| Course | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| PGDM | Graduation with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized university/institute | CAT / CMAT / KMAT Kerala / MAT / XAT GD PI Written Skill Test by RBS |
| FPM | Postgraduate degree in Engineering, Technology, Management, Economics, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Pure Sciences, Commerce, or Humanities with 60% marks or CGPA 6.5/10 from a recognized university | UGC NET / CSIR JRF / RRAT (RBS-level test) PI Presentation |
Step-by-Step Admission Process
Step 1 – Application Submission
The application can be completed online via the official RBS website or offline by collecting the form directly from the campus. The application fee is ₹1,000.
Step 2 – Selection Stages
For PGDM, candidates are shortlisted based on valid scores in entrance tests such as CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, or KMAT. For FPM, selection is based on UGC NET, CSIR JRF, or RRAT scores. Shortlisted candidates are invited for GD, PI, and a written skill assessment. Work experience, academic history, and non-academic achievements are also considered.
Step 3 – Rank List Announcement
A merit list is prepared considering past academic records, entrance exam results, and GDPI performance.
Step 4 – Seat Confirmation
Selected candidates must confirm their admission by paying the prescribed initial course fee within the deadline.
PGDM Admission 2025
The PGDM at RBS is a two-year full-time program. Admission requires a valid score in one of the accepted entrance exams, followed by a PI round. A minimum of 50% in graduation from a recognized university is mandatory.
Accepted Exams and Cut-offs
| Entrance Exam | Minimum Cut-off / Score |
|---|---|
| CAT | 50 percentile |
| CMAT | 60 |
| MAT | 500 |
| KMAT | 108 |
| XAT | 15 |
| Entrance Exam | Cut-off/ Marks/ Score (Composite Score) |
|---|---|
| CAT | 50 percentile |
| CMAT | 60 |
| MAT | 500 |
| KMAT | 108 |
| XAT | 15 |
For detailed information about all course admissions, please visit the official Rajagiri Business School website.
