Admission process

Selection Procedure

A multi-stage selection procedure will be followed for admission.

• On receipt of the online (or filled-in) application form, short-listed candidates will be called for Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI) and Skills Test (ST). Short-listed candidates will be intimated by an email and SMS to their registered email id and mobile number.
• GD-PI-ST is conducted in two phases. During the first phase CAT-2024 and MAT- December 2024 and February 2025 – entrance examination scores are considered. The second phase considers CMAT-January 2025, KMAT (Kerala)- 2025*  and XAT# 2025 scores.
• However, any candidates who could not attend the first phase of GD-PI-ST can attend the same during the second phase. Further, a candidate can attend GD-PI-ST only once during an admission year.
• Eligibility verification based on academic and other records will be completed on the same day of GD-PI-ST. Hence candidates need to produce photocopies of all records as mentioned in the call letter.
• Admission will be based on the marks secured in the entrance test, Skills Test, Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
• Previous academic performance of the candidates, relevant work experience, non-academic achievements and other similar inputs are considered in shortlisting and ranking of candidates at various stages of the admission process.

For further information,  please send an email to admission@rajagiri.edu or

Call +91-484 2660601  /  +91-9645081287

Entrance Test: 

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Arts in Human Resource Management [ MA in HRM ]
• Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)

The entrance score is a prerequisite for admission to our management programmes.

Candidates must have any of the following valid scores: 

1. Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) was conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA), New Delhi in January 2025. 
2. Management Aptitude Test (MAT)# conducted by All India Management Association (AIMA), New Delhi in December 2024 or in February 2025. 
3. Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by Indian Institutes of Management IIMs in November 2024.
4. Kerala Management Aptitude Test (KMAT)* conducted by the office of Admission Supervisory / Fee Regulatory Committee for Professional Colleges, Kerala in 2025.

Note: A minimum cut-off score is required in the competitive entrance exam. 
# MAT Score applicable for MA in HRM* and PGDM

# XAT Score applicable for only PGDM

# CAT percentile applicable for MA in HRM & PGDM

* CAT Score applicable only for MBA

Candidates with the following cut-off marks in entrance examinations are called for Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) (other than SC/ST):

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Testimonials

Ms. Anupama Padavil - PGDM 2015-17

Research Manager at Vox Populi Research, Gurgaon

I am thankful to the Rajagiri faculty and the placement cell for all the efforts taken for training us and developing our skills not just academically, but also grooming us for the corporate world. Having a specialization in Marketing, I was sure that I did not want to settle for a sales profile and I am grateful to the placement cell for helping me shape my career in my area of interest. I have been working in Vox Populi Research, Gurgaon as a Market Researcher since the past 3 years and considering it is my first job, the learning curve has been amazing. The training processes, opportunity to work in diverse categories and handle diverse projects has helped me grow as a researcher and as an individual.

Arjun Raj PGDM 2016-18

Assistant Manager - Credit HDFC Ltd.

It indeed takes more than a lifespan to describe the placement experience at Rajagiri. Being the placement co-ordinator for 2016-18 paved way to know more about the activities and incessant efforts being put in by the college management and especially the placement committee. Placement at Rajagiri is not just "jobs for all" , but getting the right person at the right place. It has always been the best experience for people who took the right step forward, with the best guidance at Rajagiri. Let more companies plunge in, let more bright ones grab the best of opportunities. Wishing all the very best to the placement committee and the management in upholding the dreams and beliefs of many more yet to come.

Ali Zahid - PGDM 2011-13

Executive Director,Time House

My life at Rajagiri truly changed who I am and who I still want to become professionally and personally. I stepped in to the business world as a soldier and today when I win each battle of my life, I look back at my prestigious institute with great honor and respect. Thank you, Rajagiri…

Anjali Haridas Menon - PGDM 2012-14

Advertising operations analyst Yahoo (On leave)

Rajagiri, as an institution has really helped me in laying a great foundation for my career. For a large part, who I am today I owe to my B School which taught me to appreciate diversity, be results focused and being practical in my approach. Thanks a lot Rajagiri for instilling that confidence in me which helped me to work with one of the pioneers in the early internet era.

Arjun Ratan - PGDM 2013-15

Actor & Content writer at Karikku

Amidst highly intellectual faculty members & a wide range of opportunities for students to gain global exposure through the international tie-ups and partnerships, Rajagiri has a bouquet of extra-curricular activities which enable students to develop their competencies and capabilities so that they excel in every domain of life. The Cultural & Theatrix clubs at our campus was an excellent platform for us to pursue our interest in the chosen fields.We are really proud to be a part of this great institution. Thank you, RAJAGIRI!

Jeevan Mammen Stephen 2014-16

Actor & Content writer at Karikku

Amidst highly intellectual faculty members & a wide range of opportunities for students to gain global exposure through the international tie-ups and partnerships, Rajagiri has a bouquet of extra-curricular activities which enable students to develop their competencies and capabilities so that they excel in every domain of life. The Cultural & Theatrix clubs at our campus was an excellent platform for us to pursue our interest in the chosen fields.We are really proud to be a part of this great institution. Thank you, RAJAGIRI!

Shabeer Mohamed K (Rajagiri MBA 1996-1998)

Country Manager - Software Subscription and Support, IBM India

Rajagiri has given me the most valuable skill that has helped me so far- It`s called Confidence. Of Course the top Class facilities and Faculty deserves special mention. The High Quality Industry Expert Panel that the college arranges for the students helped immensely to gain a practical (real-world) exposure. No Wonder Rajagirians are successful across various industries and disciplines. Proud to be a Rajagirian.

Prof. Biju Varkey

Faculty, IIM Ahmedabad

Rajagiri is an institution that continues to provide a wonderful but different learning and life experience to its students.For a large majority the time spent as student is truly transformational, at personal level and the way one looks at organizations beyond the bottom line.The uniqueness stems from the pedagogical approach that combines science of management with application orientation, allowing students space to question, think and innovate. The environment nurtured inclusiveness and taught students to be agile when they enter the workforce. The college has defenitely shaped the thinking of organizations across the globe, through alumni who occupy positions of influence and the academic extention activities it undertakes for various societal groups and organizations.The leadership and faculty team at Rajagiri continue to be source of inspiration to many who walked the corridors.

Narayanan Nair

Sr. Vice President and Head - International HR, Mphasis

Looking back I owe a lot to this fantastic institution Rajagiri for all the fundamental conceptual strength that rajagiri has helped me pick.I think the key differentiator for rajagiri has been the amount of focus on social networking, being able to build social awareness, the focus on co curricular activities and the amount of Industry exposure Rajagiri has given concurrently with the education.

Ninan Thariyan

CEO, Daily Thanthi

When a lot of my friends chose to do their MA in Economics, History, and other Social Sciences, I decided to go for Management Programme at Rajagiri knowing that it is a road less travelled. The programme gave me a lot of confidence, an entirely different perspective to life.The is where i learnt my basics of handling people, Human Resource Management. Dedicated Faculty, excellent facilities, good student body, all that made my stay at Rajagiri truly memorable and enjoyable

Issac Varghese

Leader- People&Organisation, EY

"The uniqueness in imparting learning from real life situations will enable the students to contribute from day one of taking up a job. The course curriculam is very relavant to the requirements of the industry"

BINU PHILIP

Director - Human Resources at Schneider Electric

What stands out in the mind about the days in Rajagiri is the opportunity I got for balanced all round development. To top it the college gave immense opportunity to take up leadership opportunities to hone skills and develop empathy through volunteering opportunities.When I reflect back, the way we were organized those years really represented a microcosm of a very collaborative large team with mentors and guides available to us round the clock.Personally for me I was fortunate to get the opportunity to take up active role in the college union as the Chairman, Arts Club secretary etc. and these experiences helped me later in the organizations as I worked with or led diverse teams.The community life of the college is something which is distinctly unique and even after 25 years I feel I could fall back and speak to my professors and mentors anytime I need some help.