Select Goal &
City
Select Goal
Explore
Explore More
![Rai University - [RU]](https://img.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/1619851671ssLogoupdated1.png?h=71.7&w=71.7&mode=stretch)
Rai University Ahmedabad MBA Finance: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Ahmedabad, GujaratPrivate UniversityEstd 2012NAAC Grade A+
Rai University Ahmedabad Latest Updates and News
Key Updates2
Other Updates2
08 Oct, 2026 CAT 2026 is scheduled for Nov 29, 2026. The admit card will be released on Nov 4, 2026, @iimcat.ac.in. Read More.
30 May, 2026 Rai University Ahmedabad has released MBA Finance Fee Structure 2026. The total academic fee is ₹ 1.42 Lakhs.
Total fees
INR 1.49 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 4.2 LPA
latest placement cycle, this course
Cutoff
50
CAT percentile guide, General
Placement rate
92%
placement help reported
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 score get you in?Closing scores by category and quota
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 Rai University MBA Finance
Rai University offers a two-year, full-time MBA Finance with 120 seats through CAT, MAT and similar tests. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with finance papers from the first year. The institute holds NAAC A+ and stands #12 in Collegedunia's MBA scoreing 2026 and UGC recognised under Section 2(f). The full fee without hostel is INR 1.49 Lakhs, paid over four semesters, and INR 4.09 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You apply to Rai University and clear the personal interview. The score guide starts at 50 percentile for General applicants. The latest placement cycle averaged INR 4.2 LPA and the university reports placement help.
Rai University MBA Finance Fees
The full course costs INR 1.49 Lakhs without hostel and INR 4.09 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.36 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, eight times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The refundable deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 2.60 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.36 Lakhs | INR 34,000 a semester, 4 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 13,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.60 Lakhs | INR 1.30 Lakhs a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.49 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 4.09 Lakhs | Full course |
Rai University MBA Finance Admission Dates
First merit list closed on 13 Sep 2026. Final merit list comes on 6 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 25 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| CAT registration, last date to apply | 3 Feb 2026 to 10 Mar 2026 | Over |
| CAT exam | 15 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026 | Over |
| CAT result and scorecard | 4 May 2026 | Over |
| MBA application and interview | 1 Sep 2026 to 9 Sep 2026 | Over |
| First merit list | 13 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Final merit list | 6 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Admission fee payment, last date | 11 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Reporting and document check | 25 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 10 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot admission round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
Rai University MBA Finance Eligibility
You need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths and 75% marks; 65% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a CAT score from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 subjects | Physics, Chemistry and Maths |
| Class 12 marks | 75% for General, 65% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | CAT score from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
Rai University MBA Finance Admission Process
Rai University allots the seat on your score and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write CAT | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill choices on Rai University | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
Rai University MBA Finance Cutoff
The General seat closed at score 12,400 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the Rai University round 6 closing scores for General seats. The General closing score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing score, General | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 12,400 | Round 6, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | Round 6, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Round 6, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Round 6, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Round 6, 2025 |
Rai University MBA Finance Placements
The latest placement cycle placed 92% of its batch at an average of INR 4.2 LPA. The median is INR 4 LPA and the highest offer was INR 9.2 LPA. Product and IT services companies hire this course on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 4.2 LPA, latest placement cycle |
| Median pay | INR 4 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 9.2 LPA |
| Batch placed | 92% |
| Recruiters | Product and IT services companies, on campus |
Rai University MBA Finance Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 50,000 over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 50,000 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12 | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 50,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 40,000 over the course |
Rai University MBA Finance Ranking
The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's MBA scoreing and #54 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC A+. Collegedunia scores on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF scores on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia MBA scoreing | 2026 | #12 |
| UGC | 2025 | #54 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
Rai University MBA Finance Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One course from the first year, with finance papers from the first year. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics |
| Year 2 | Data structures, digital logic, operating systems |
| Year 3 | Databases, networks, machine learning electives |
| Year 4 | Two electives a semester and the final project |
Rai University MBA Finance Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | From year 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a small industrial town |
Should you pick MBA Finance at Rai University?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a small industrial town for two years.
Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are General, so a score that misses the Entrance score list can still get in.
You want product companies, not only service IT: the course-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing score: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe score.
You need a hostel choice from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.
You want internships in a big city: this is a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will decide only after the CAT result: the university form closes after the result, so submit it before the last date.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this course if round 1 gives it to you on a General score. If you are Entrance score and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
MBA Finance Eligibility▾
Graduation marks: A bachelor degree with 50% marks. Reserved category relaxation follows university rules.
Score option: CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, GMAT or ATMA scores can support your form.
Exam needed: A CAT score. CAT score decides the Entrance score seats.
Documents needed: Bring graduation marksheets, ID proof, photos and category papers if you claim relaxation.
MBA Finance Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the Rai University form and pay the application fee.
Share scores: Upload CAT, MAT or other test scores if you have them.
Take interview: The university calls shortlisted students for a personal interview.
Pay the fee: Pay the first part by the given date or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
MBA Finance Admission Dates 2026
▾
These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
3 Feb 2026 to 10 Mar 2026
CAT registration, last date to apply
Last date to apply was 10 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
15 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026
CAT exam
Your main score comes from your best session.
Over
4 May 2026
CAT result and scorecard
The scorecard is the only paper Rai University reads.
Over
1 Sep 2026 to 9 Sep 2026
MBA application and interview
Choices locked when the window shut on 9 Sep 2026.
Over
13 Sep 2026
First merit list
The first offer letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
6 Oct 2026
Final merit list
The final list is checked before fee payment.
Confirmed
11 Oct 2026
Admission fee payment, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 11 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
25 Oct 2026
Reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
10 Nov 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Spot admission round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
CAT registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
CAT exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
CAT result and scorecard
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
MBA application and interview
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: Rai University schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Rai University MBA Finance Fees 2026
▾
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 4, INR 34,000 a semester
INR 1.36 Lakhs
Admission and exam fee
One time, in year 1
INR 13,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 1.30 Lakhs a year
INR 2.60 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 2,505
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
283%
average first-year pay INR 4.2 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 6,889
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
103%
average first-year pay INR 4.2 LPA vs the full fee
Source: institute fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you Finance at Rai University?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published Rai University closing scores.
Category
Quota
General · General
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
9,801 to 12,400: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 12,400: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Entrance score
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · General
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Entrance score
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · General
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Entrance score
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · General
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Entrance score
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · General
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Entrance score
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
Rai University MBA Finance Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
State post-matric scholarship
INR 50,000
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 50,000
Rai University
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 40,000
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Rai University MBA Finance vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to Rai University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
Compare with
This page
Rai University
Ahmedabad
Compared with
Silver Oak University
Ahmedabad
Compared with
Indus University
Ahmedabad
Compared with
GLS University
Ahmedabad
Compared with
Ganpat University
Mehsana
Compared with
Parul University
Vadodara
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 1.49 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 1.20 Lakhs
INR 29,000 less
INR 1.80 Lakhs
INR 31,000 more
INR 1.49 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 2.10 Lakhs
INR 61,000 more
INR 1.35 Lakhs
INR 14,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 4.2 LPA
latest placement cycle
INR 4.5 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA more
INR 3.8 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
INR 3.6 LPA
INR 0.6 LPA less
INR 4 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA less
INR 3.5 LPA
INR 0.7 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
92%
placement help reported
88%
4 points lower
95%
3 points higher
84%
8 points lower
90%
2 points lower
89%
3 points lower
Closing scoreCAT percentile guide, General
50
General guide
60
10 more
45
5 fewer
40
10 fewer
48
2 fewer
38
12 fewer
Seatsthis course
120
MBA Finance
90
30 fewer
150
30 more
60
60 fewer
180
60 more
240
120 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
283%
on INR 4.2 LPA
375%
92 points higher
211%
72 points lower
242%
41 points lower
190%
93 points lower
259%
24 points lower
In short
Ahmedabad costs less and pays more on average, but its closing score is about 3,000 places tougher. If your score clears both, take Ahmedabad; if it clears only Rai University, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Ahmedabad places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over two years and pays a little less. If its easier closing score is what you need, keep it one place below Rai University in your choice list as the safer seat.
In short
GLS shows the same fee and a lower average pay, with fewer seats. If Rai University gives you the offer, take it before comparing smaller batches.
In short
Mehsana costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing score. If your score misses Rai University in the early rounds, list Mehsana right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
Parul costs less and has more seats, but its average pay is lower. If Rai University fits your finance goal, keep Parul only as backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Rai University MBA Finance
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is MBA Finance at Rai University worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.49 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 4.2 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my score is just above the closing score?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General General seat closed at score 12,400 in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a score that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the score checker above for your own category.
What job can I get after MBA Finance?▾
Most students get banking, finance, sales and operations roles through campus placement help. The latest placement cycle averaged INR 4.2 LPA, the median was INR 4 LPA and the university reports placement help. If you want a only an investment banking job, this course is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a hostel choice from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. The campus is outside central Ahmedabad, so travel time matters. Hostel is available, but you should confirm room type before paying. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city campus.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better score?▾
Only if you can raise your score by a lot, not a little. The General closing score got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a course change after year 1 if you want a sibling course.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 92% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 4 LPA is lower than the average of INR 4.2 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this course better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick Finance if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Finance places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing score is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Finance, the course change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the CAT exam and fill this college in your Rai University choice list. A seat comes in the round your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days Rai University gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 1.49 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 4.09 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.
This page is AI assisted and human verified.
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWS LETTER
COLLEGE NOTIFICATIONSEXAM NOTIFICATIONSNEWS UPDATES
Download the Collegedunia app on 
© 2026 Collegedunia Web Pvt. Ltd. All Rights Reserved
Comments