RCM Bhubaneswar: Admission 2026, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

RCM Admission Dates 2026

Admissions for the 2026-27 session at RCM are governed by OJEE Counselling for MBA and MCA programmes, with direct admission available for all courses. OJEE Counselling 2026 commenced on June 18, 2026, and is running through August 2026 across multiple rounds. MBA aspirants using national-level entrance exams (CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA) can apply directly through the institute portal without waiting for OJEE.

The course-wise entrance exams and selection process for RCM Bhubaneswar are listed below.

RCM Courses and Fees

RCM offers six programmes across UG and PG levels in management, computer applications, and tourism. The MBA portfolio has been expanded with five modern specialisations aimed at emerging technology and finance domains.

The MBA specialisations at RCM include AI and Machine Learning, FinTech, Cyber Security and Digital Risk, Green Finance and ESG, and Digital Marketing. The PGDM is approved by AICTE and is designed for students seeking a more industry-oriented programme with a higher fee band than the university-affiliated MBA.

RCM Admission Process

MBA and PGDM

MBA admission at RCM is primarily through OJEE Counselling for Odisha-based aspirants. National entrance exam scores (CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA) are also accepted for direct admission, followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

• Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates)
• Entrance: OJEE score OR valid CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/ATMA score
• Selection stages: Entrance Score, Group Discussion, Personal Interview

PGDM admission follows the same selection process. The OJEE MBA cutoff for RCM Bhubaneswar in recent rounds has been around OJEE rank 2305 for the general category.

MCA

MCA admission is through OJEE Counselling. Eligible candidates must hold a BCA, B.Sc, or B.Tech degree. The programme runs for two years and is affiliated with BPUT.

BBA and BCA

BBA and BCA admissions are merit-based on 10+2 marks in any stream. There is no mandatory entrance exam. Applications are submitted directly through the institute portal. Students with strong 10+2 academic records are shortlisted for admission confirmation.

MATA

MATA (Master in Tourism and Administration) admits graduates from any discipline. Selection is through the institute’s admission interview process. The programme is suited for graduates pursuing careers in hospitality, tourism management, and travel sector roles.

RCM Placements

RCM Bhubaneswar placements cover MBA, PGDM, MCA, and BBA graduates. The highest placement package recorded is INR 10.1 LPA. The average package for the top 40% of placed students stands at INR 7.3 LPA, with the median PG placement at INR 6 LPA as per NIRF 2025 data. The placement rate is approximately 92% across programmes. The institute has an active alumni base of over 17,860 graduates.

BFSI is the dominant hiring sector at 28% of placements, followed by IT and SaaS at 24%, and Consulting and Analytics at 18%. Manufacturing and other sectors account for the remaining placements. Key confirmed recruiters include Deloitte, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, Tech Mahindra, EY, KPMG, and Capgemini.

RCM’s alumni network spans over four decades and includes professionals placed in roles across banking, consulting, IT services, and hospitality. The institute also runs a Corporate Mentors programme that pairs students with industry practitioners during the programme.

RCM Rankings

RCM Bhubaneswar does not appear in the NIRF Management ranked list. The college is ranked by IIRF and The Week in the management category.

RCM Scholarships

RCM offers scholarships on merit, board performance, and as an early-admission incentive. Scholarship awards range from INR 25,000 to INR 80,000 depending on the category.

RCM also facilitates education loan tie-ups with SBI, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, and Canara Bank. Students seeking loan funding can initiate the process at the time of admission with the institute’s student finance desk.

RCM Campus and Infrastructure

RCM Bhubaneswar is located at Chakadola Vihar, Chandrasekharpur, in the planned township zone of Bhubaneswar. The campus features AI-enabled classrooms, a digital library, innovation labs, and dedicated computer centres for management and technology students.

Residential hostel facilities are available for boys and girls. Sports and wellness centres, along with student clubs and committees, are active on campus. RCM has been running since 1982 and has built a campus infrastructure that supports both day scholars and boarders from Odisha and neighbouring states.

RCM vs KIIT School of Management vs SOA University

Management aspirants in Bhubaneswar commonly compare RCM with KIIT School of Management (KSOM) and Siksha O Anusandhan (SOA) University’s School of Management. All three are private institutes in Bhubaneswar offering MBA programmes, though they differ in ranking status, fee levels, and placement profiles.

RCM stands out for its low fee band (MBA at INR 3.70 Lakhs total) and its ACBSP international accreditation, which is rare among Tier 2 Indian management institutes. KIIT School of Management leads in rankings, placements, and brand recognition. SOA University offers a larger multi-faculty campus environment. For aspirants focused on cost-effectiveness with AICTE-approved credentials in Bhubaneswar, RCM remains a relevant option.