The M.Sc Biostatistics programme at Rajagiri College of Management and Applied Sciences (RCMAS), Kakkanad, Kochi is a two-year postgraduate degree affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. The curriculum covers probability theory, statistical inference, regression analysis, survival analysis, clinical trial design, epidemiological methods, and statistical software including R, SPSS, and SAS. Students learn to design studies, analyse biological and health data, and interpret results for evidence-based decision-making. Graduates are in demand in pharmaceutical research, public health, clinical research organisations, and government health departments.
Admissions to the 2026-27 batch of M.Sc Biostatistics are open at Rajagiri RCMAS; candidates may apply at mcampus.rajagiricollege.edu.in with classes scheduled to begin in August 2026.
Key Points
- Two-year programme (four semesters) affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University; NAAC Grade A college in Kakkanad, Kochi.
- Curriculum covers probability, regression analysis, survival analysis, clinical trial design, and epidemiological statistical methods.
- Practical training in R, SPSS, SAS, and other statistical computing platforms for biological and health data analysis.
- Graduates are eligible for roles in pharmaceutical companies, public health agencies, clinical research organisations, and research institutions.
Rajagiri RCMAS M.Sc Biostatistics Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee (Semester 1) | INR 21,000 |
| Tuition Fee (Semester 2) | INR 21,000 |
| Tuition Fee (Semester 3) | INR 21,000 |
| Tuition Fee (Semester 4) | INR 21,000 |
| Total Fees (2 Years) | INR 84,000 |
- Tuition fee is INR 21,000 per semester for M.Sc Biostatistics at Rajagiri RCMAS as per the official PG fee structure.
- Fees shown are tuition charges only; MG University examination fees and other statutory charges are payable separately as notified by Mahatma Gandhi University.
- Total tuition fees for the two-year programme amount to INR 84,000.
Rajagiri RCMAS M.Sc Biostatistics Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Online Application Opens (RCMAS Portal) | June 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | June 2026 |
| Merit List and Shortlisting | July 2026 |
| Document Verification at College | July 2026 |
| MGU PG CAP Portal Registration | July 2026 |
| Commencement of Classes | August 2026 |
- Candidates must register at mcampus.rajagiricollege.edu.in and pay a non-refundable application fee of INR 700 online to complete the application.
- Shortlisted applicants must also complete registration on the MG University PG CAP portal at the time of seat allotment, as mandated by the university.
- Selection is strictly merit-based on graduation marks; final admission is subject to verification of original academic documents at Rajagiri RCMAS, Kakkanad.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or Biological Sciences with Statistics as one of the subjects, with a minimum of 50 percent in Part III subjects from a recognised university.
- Candidates from allied quantitative disciplines may be considered as per Mahatma Gandhi University norms.
- Final-year undergraduate students awaiting results may apply provisionally.
Admission Process
- Visit mcampus.rajagiricollege.edu.in, create an applicant account, and fill the online application form.
- Upload graduation mark lists, degree certificate, photograph, and signature, then pay the INR 700 application fee online.
- Await shortlist notification via email or the portal; report to Rajagiri RCMAS with original documents for verification on the notified date.
- Complete the MG University PG CAP portal registration to formalise seat allotment as per university norms.
- Pay the first-semester tuition fee before the deadline communicated at the time of allotment to confirm enrolment.
Rajagiri RCMAS M.Sc Biostatistics Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship (Kerala State) | As per government norms | SC/ST students from Kerala; applied via National Scholarship Portal |
| Central Sector Scholarship of Higher Education | INR 20,000 per year (PG) | Top 20 percentile in undergraduate degree; family income below INR 8 Lakhs per annum |
| NSP Scholarship for Minority Communities | Up to INR 30,000 per year | Students from minority communities; merit-cum-means basis |
- All central and state government scholarship applications must be submitted through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at scholarships.gov.in before the notified deadlines.
- The college welfare office assists eligible students with NSP registration, document verification, and application submission.
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