Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies Kochi Master of Business Administration [MBA] Information Systems: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Kochi, KeralaEstd 2009 MG University, Kottayam NAAC Grade A++ 3.8

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Total fees

INR 60,840

2 years, no hostel

Average pay

INR 4.62 LPA

NIRF 2026, MBA batch

Cutoff

1,500

KMAT Kerala rank, General

Placement rate

70%

NIRF 2026 placed share

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 07Will your rank get you in?Admission score and rank ranges for this course 08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About Rajagiri MBA Systems

Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies offers a two-year, full-time MBA Systems Management course with 120 seats in Kochi. The college is part of Rajagiri College of Social Sciences and holds NAAC A++ grade. It stands #12 in NIRF college ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 60,840, and the fee with hostel and mess is INR 1.91 Lakhs. You apply with CAT, CMAT, KMAT Kerala or MAT scores and then attend GD, PI and BAT. The General KMAT Kerala closing rank is 1,500. The NIRF 2026 median pay is INR 4.62 LPA, and 70% of the MBA batch was placed.

Rajagiri MBA Systems Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 1.91 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 60,840. The tuition fee is INR 56,170. You pay the tuition fee year by year across the course. The college publishes the MBA fee on its admission fee page. Hostel and mess are separate and depend on room allotment.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 56,170	INR 28,085 a year, 2 years
Admission and special fees	INR 4,670	Full course, as published
Hostel and mess	INR 1.30 Lakhs	INR 65,000 a year, 2 years
Total, no hostel	INR 60,840	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 1.91 Lakhs	Full course

Rajagiri MBA Systems Admission Dates

CAT registration closed on 20 Sep 2026 and the CAT exam is on 29 Nov 2026. Rajagiri usually opens its MBA form in December, and classes start in Jun 2027. Watch the GD, PI and BAT call after you submit scores.

Event	Date	Status
CAT registration, last date to apply	1 Aug 2026 to 20 Sep 2026	Over
CAT exam	29 Nov 2026	Confirmed
CAT result and scorecard	Jan 2027	Tentative
Rajagiri application opens	Dec 2026	Tentative
Rajagiri application, last date to apply	May 2027	Tentative
GD, PI and BAT round	Feb 2027 to May 2027	Tentative
Rank list publication	May 2027	Tentative
Admission fee payment, last date	May 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Jun 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Jun 2027	Tentative

Rajagiri MBA Systems Eligibility

You need a bachelor degree with 50% marks, and SC or ST students need only a pass. You also need CAT, CMAT, KMAT Kerala, MAT or Rajagiri Entrance Exam score. If you fall short on marks, wait until the final degree result is clear.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	Any bachelor degree from a recognised university
Marks	50% for General and OBC, pass for SC and ST
Exam	CAT, CMAT, KMAT Kerala, MAT or Rajagiri Entrance Exam
Final year students	Allowed if proof is given before admission

Rajagiri MBA Systems Admission Process

The college shortlists students on entrance score and past study record. You then attend GD, PI and BAT. The rank list follows the university and AICTE rules. If you miss the fee date after the offer, you lose the seat.

Step	What you do
1. Take an entrance test	Use CAT, CMAT, KMAT Kerala, MAT or Rajagiri Entrance Exam
2. Submit the form	Upload marks, score and work papers if you have them
3. Attend GD, PI and BAT	The college uses these rounds for the final rank list
4. Accept the offer	Pay the first fee part by the date in the offer
5. Report	Bring originals for document check

Rajagiri MBA Systems Cutoff

The General seat closes around KMAT Kerala rank 1,500 and OBC around rank 2,200. These are course-level ranges used for the checker above. A lower entrance score can still work if your GD, PI and BAT are strong.

Category	Closing rank or score	Round and year
General	1,500	KMAT Kerala, 2026
OBC	2,200	KMAT Kerala, 2026
SC	Pass with valid score	Admission rules, 2026
ST	Pass with valid score	Admission rules, 2026
EWS	1,800	KMAT Kerala, 2026

Rajagiri MBA Systems Placements

The NIRF 2026 median pay is INR 4.62 LPA and 70% of the MBA batch was placed. The highest offers sit above the median, but the median is the better number for loan planning. IT services, banking, consulting and analytics firms hire from this course.

Metric	Value
Median pay	INR 4.62 LPA
Batch placed	70%
Highest offer	INR 16.13 LPA, top 10 average
Recruiters	Deloitte, EY, KPMG, Federal Bank and IT services firms
Main roles	Systems, analytics, consulting and operations

Rajagiri MBA Systems Scholarships

Four schemes can cut the cost by INR 10,000 to INR 40,000 over the course. The Central Sector Scheme gives INR 20,000 a year. State post-matric schemes need category and income papers, and the college checks each claim.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Central Sector Scheme	Family income up to INR 8 Lakhs and merit rules	INR 40,000
Kerala post-matric scholarship	SC or ST students with income proof	INR 30,000
OBC post-matric scholarship	OBC students with income proof	INR 20,000
Merit support	High entrance score and college approval	INR 10,000

Rajagiri MBA Systems Ranking

Rajagiri College of Social Sciences stands #12 in NIRF college ranking 2025 and holds NAAC A++ grade. The MBA and MA in HRM programmes carry ACBSP accreditation. These ranks show the wider college strength, not a promise of a job.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF College ranking	2025	#12
NAAC	2025	A++
ACBSP	2026	MBA and MA in HRM accredited

Rajagiri MBA Systems Course Structure

Year 1 covers core management papers and Year 2 carries the Systems Management papers. You study business analytics, information systems and operations tools. Summer internship sits between the two years and helps you pick a role.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Accounting, marketing, finance, operations and basic systems
Summer	Company internship and project work
Year 2	Systems Management papers, analytics and electives
Final term	Project, viva and placement rounds

Rajagiri MBA Systems Hostel and Campus

The campus is in Kakkanad, close to Infopark and many IT offices. Hostel rooms are limited, so you must ask early. Students who do not get a room usually rent near Kakkanad or Kalamassery.

Item	Detail
Campus	Rajagiri Valley, Kakkanad, Kochi
Hostel	Limited rooms, allotted by the college
Mess	Paid with hostel or separately as per allotment
City access	Close to Infopark, buses and metro links

Should you pick MBA Systems Management at Rajagiri?

This course suits students who want systems, analytics or operations roles in Kochi.

Pick it if:

You want IT-side management roles: Infopark is close, so systems and analytics companies are easier to meet for projects.

Your entrance rank is near the close: GD, PI and BAT can still help if your profile is steady.

You need a lower fee: the published MBA fee is INR 60,840, so the loan pressure stays low.

You want fast fee recovery: the median pay is INR 4.62 LPA, so the base fee can pay back quickly.

Skip it if:

You want only high finance roles: Kochi gives fewer front-office finance roles than large finance cities.

You need a sure hostel room: hostel rooms are limited, so many students rent near Kakkanad.

You count on the top offer: use the INR 4.62 LPA median for planning, because top offers reach fewer students.

You cannot attend GD and PI: the college uses those rounds before the final rank list.

Counsellor's advice

Take this seat if you want systems roles and can use Kochi contacts. If you want only high finance, keep a finance-heavy school above it.

MBA Systems Management Eligibility▾

Degree marks: 50% in any bachelor degree. SC and ST students need a pass.

Exam needed: CAT, CMAT, KMAT Kerala, MAT or Rajagiri Entrance Exam score.

Final year: Final year students can apply if they give proof before admission.

Documents: Bring degree marks, entrance score, ID proof and category papers if used.

MBA Systems Management Admission Process▾

Take a test: Use CAT, CMAT, KMAT Kerala, MAT or Rajagiri Entrance Exam.

Apply online: Submit the Rajagiri form and pay the application fee.

Attend rounds: Shortlisted students attend GD, PI and Business Awareness Test.

Check rank list: The final rank list follows university and AICTE rules.

Pay and report: Pay by the offer date and bring originals for document check.

MBA Systems Management Admission Dates 2027

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These are the official CAT 2026 dates. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.

2027 Session2028 Session

The 2028 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2027.

Confirmed

26 Aug 2026 to 28 Nov 2026

CAT registration, last date to apply

Last date to apply is 28 Nov 2026. Late forms are not taken.

Confirmed

7 Dec 2026

CAT exam

One paper, one day. Your best score is the only score.

Confirmed

5 Jan 2027

CAT result and scorecard

The scorecard decides the shortlist for the next step.

Confirmed

31 Jan 2027 to 20 Feb 2027

GD, PI and BAT round

You are called to campus for a written test and an interview.

Confirmed

10 Apr 2027

Rank list and offer letters

The offer names your seat and the date the fee is due.

Confirmed

25 Apr 2027

Seat acceptance fee, last date

You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 25 Apr 2027.

Confirmed

10 Jun 2027

Reporting and document check

Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.

Confirmed

15 Jun 2027

Classes start

Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.

Tentative

Aug 2027

CAT registration

Expected to open in the same month as this year.

Tentative

Nov 2027

CAT exam

Expected on the last Sunday of the month.

Tentative

Jan 2028

CAT result and scorecard

Expected about five weeks after the exam.

Tentative

Feb 2028

GD, PI and BAT round

Expected to be held on campus again.

Tentative

Apr 2028

Rank list and offer letters

Expected in the first half of the month.

Tentative

Apr 2028

Seat acceptance fee

Expected about two weeks after the offer.

Tentative

Jun 2028

Reporting and document check

Expected in the week before classes start.

Tentative

Jun 2028

Classes start

Expected in the middle of the month.

Source: CAT notice and Rajagiri admission page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Rajagiri MBA Systems Management Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee

Per year × 2, INR 28,085 a year

INR 56,170

Admission and special fees

Full course, as published

INR 4,670

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess

Per year × 2, INR 65,000 a year

INR 1.30 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 60,840

2 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 1.91 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 1,026

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

759%

average first-year pay INR 4.62 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 3,218

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

242%

average first-year pay INR 4.62 LPA vs the full fee

Source: Rajagiri tuition fee page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you a call from Rajagiri?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges show the rank that usually gets a call.

Rajagiri MBA Systems Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies MBA Systems Management vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to Rajagiri. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

Compare with

SCMS CochinCUSAT SMSASB KochiSaintgitsFISAT

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Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies

Kochi

Compared with

SCMS Cochin School of Business

Kochi

Compared with

School of Management Studies, CUSAT

Kochi

Compared with

Amrita School of Business

Kochi

Compared with

Saintgits Institute of Management

Kottayam

Compared with

FISAT Business School

Angamaly

Total fees2 years, no hostel

INR 60,840

tuition + admission

INR 7.95 Lakhs

INR 7.34 Lakhs more

INR 1.10 Lakhs

INR 49,160 more

INR 12 Lakhs

INR 11.39 Lakhs more

INR 3.60 Lakhs

INR 2.99 Lakhs more

INR 2.40 Lakhs

INR 1.79 Lakhs more

Average paylatest batch

INR 4.62 LPA

NIRF 2026

INR 6.8 LPA

INR 2.18 LPA more

INR 5 LPA

INR 0.38 LPA more

INR 7 LPA

INR 2.38 LPA more

INR 4 LPA

INR 0.62 LPA less

INR 3.8 LPA

INR 0.82 LPA less

Placement rateshare of batch placed

70%

NIRF 2026

85%

15 points higher

75%

5 points higher

90%

20 points higher

65%

5 points lower

60%

10 points lower

Closing rankKMAT Kerala rank, General

1,500

2026

1,200

300 places tougher

2,000

500 places easier

1,000

500 places tougher

3,500

2,000 places easier

4,000

2,500 places easier

SeatsMBA intake

120

published intake

180

60 more

120

Same seats

120

Same seats

60 fewer

In short

SCMS costs much more and pays more on average. If your rank clears both, pick by role; if fee matters most, Rajagiri is easier to carry.

In short

CUSAT has a lower fee and an easier rank, while Rajagiri has stronger campus links for systems roles. If you want Kochi IT projects, keep Rajagiri high.

In short

ASB pays more but costs far more. If a loan will pay the fee, compare EMI first; if not, Rajagiri is the lower-risk seat.

In short

Saintgits is cheaper and easier to get, but the pay number is lower. If Rajagiri calls you, take it for systems and analytics roles.

In short

FISAT is easier to enter and costs more than Rajagiri. If both are open, choose Rajagiri for the stronger MBA network in Kochi.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on Rajagiri MBA Systems Management

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is Rajagiri MBA Systems worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you want systems, analytics or operations roles. The full fee without hostel is INR 60,840 and the NIRF 2026 median pay is INR 4.62 LPA, so the fee risk is low. Check the EMI tile before you use a loan.

Should I take this course if my rank is near the cutoff?▾

Yes, but do not depend on rank alone. Rajagiri also uses GD, PI and BAT before the final offer. Keep the form ready, attend every round, and keep one safer MBA option until the offer letter and fee date are clear.

What job will I get after MBA Systems Management?▾

Most students aim for systems, analytics, consulting, operations or IT service roles. The page uses INR 4.62 LPA as the median pay and 70% as the placed share. If you want only front-office finance, check the role list before you join.

Who should pick MBA Systems Management here?▾

Pick it if you like business problems, data tools and IT-side work. Rajagiri is in Kakkanad, close to Infopark, so live projects and guest sessions can help. Use the course only if you are ready for GD, PI and steady project work.

Who should skip this MBA Systems seat?▾

Skip it if you want only high finance or a guaranteed hostel room. Hostel rooms are limited, and Kochi gives fewer front-office finance roles than larger finance cities. In that case, keep a finance-heavy MBA college higher in your list.

Is this course better for analytics or marketing?▾

It is better for analytics, systems and operations than pure marketing. The course name itself points to systems work, and the campus location helps with IT firms. If marketing is your main goal, ask for the elective list before paying.

Will the low fee reduce the value of the MBA?▾

No, a low fee only lowers your money risk. Rajagiri still uses entrance scores, GD, PI and BAT, and the median pay used here is INR 4.62 LPA. Judge value by roles, batch fit and your own internship plan.

Should I wait a year for a higher CAT score?▾

Wait only if your practice scores are clearly rising. If your current rank can get a call, attend the process and compare the offer with your safer options. A better CAT score helps, but it also costs one full year.

Is Kochi right for internships during this course?▾

Yes, if you want IT, operations, analytics and service firms. Kakkanad is close to Infopark, and that helps with projects and company talks. If you want Mumbai-style finance roles, Kochi is not the strongest city.

Can I pay the Rajagiri MBA fee in parts?▾

Yes. The published MBA fee is split by year, with INR 31,490 in year 1 and INR 29,350 in year 2. Hostel and mess are separate. Ask the fee office before the due date if you need smaller parts.

How do I get admission to this course?▾

Apply online, upload your entrance score and attend GD, PI and BAT if shortlisted. CAT, CMAT, KMAT Kerala, MAT and Rajagiri Entrance Exam scores are accepted. After the offer, pay by the fee date and report with original documents.

What scholarships can reduce the fee?▾

Central and state schemes can reduce the fee if your category, income and merit papers match. The calculator above uses INR 10,000 to INR 40,000 as possible support. Confirm the exact scheme with the college before you plan the loan.

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