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    Course Details

    MODE

    Full time

    DURATION

    24 Months

    The Master of Arts (Human Resource Management) [MA (HRM)] is a two-year full-time programme spread over four semesters and a summer internship. The first semester lays the foundation in the fundamentals of management. The second semester lays the foundation in the functional areas of management. The third and fourth semesters focus on in-depth knowledge in Human Resource Management. The MA (HRM) programme at RCBS is offered by the School of Management of Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous). The University Grants Commission granted autonomous status to Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (RCSS) in the year 2014, with effect from June 1, 2014. The MA (HRM) curriculum under the autonomous status is designed by RCSS to enable students to evolve into professionally competent managers, ready for the challenges of any organization.


    Important dates

    Exams and EventsDates
    CAT
    Admit Card Date (Mode - Online)
    3 Nov'26 - 28 Nov'26
    CAT
    Exam Date (Mode - Online)
    28 Nov'26 - 28 Nov'26
    CMAT
    Exam Date (Mode - Online)
    6 Feb'27 - 6 Feb'27
    MAT
    Application Date - PBT: December session - Last date to apply (Mode - Online)
    13 Dec'26 - 13 Dec'26
    MAT
    Admit Card Date - PBT: December session (Mode - Online)
    16 Dec'26 - 19 Dec'26
    MAT
    Exam Date - PBT: December session (Mode - Offline)
    19 Dec'26 - 19 Dec'26
    MAT
    Application Date - CBT: December session - Last date to apply (Mode - Online)
    20 Dec'26 - 20 Dec'26
    MAT
    Admit Card Date - CBT: December session (Mode - Online)
    23 Dec'26 - 26 Dec'26
    MAT
    Exam Date - CBT: December session (Mode - Offline)
    26 Dec'26 - 26 Dec'26

    Eligibility Criteria

    • A Pass in any Bachelor’s Degree Examination of Mahatma Gandhi University or an equivalent degree of any other University duly recognized by Mahatma Gandhi University with not less than 55% marks in Science and Technology subjects and 50% marks in other subjects in the aggregate for all parts of examinations OR a Master’s Degree Examination with 55% marks in aggregate. (A pass in any Bachelor Degree examination is needed for SC/ST candidates).   
    • The degree must be recognized by Mahatma Gandhi University.

    Admission Details

    A multi-stage selection procedure is followed for admission.

    Upon receipt of the online or duly filled application form, shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in the Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI), and Business Awareness Test (BAT). Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email to their registered email ID. Shortlisting will be based on eligibility criteria and entrance examination scores. 

    Entrance Exams for MA in HRM Admission 2026:

    1. Common Management Admission Test (CMAT-2026) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

    2. Common Admission Test (CAT-2025) conducted by Indian Institute of Managements (IIMs) during November 2025. 

    3. Kerala Management Aptitude Test (KMAT)* conducted by CEE & Admission Supervisory / Fee Regulatory Committee for Professional Colleges in Kerala February (2026).

    4. Management Aptitude Test (MAT) conducted by All India Management Association (AIMA), New Delhi, during December 2025 / February 2026

    5. Rajagiri Entrance Exam conducted by Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous) during 2026. Shortlisted candidates are called for GDPI in a phased manner.

    Phase

    Entrance Exam Considered

    GDPI Tentative Schedule

    First

    CAT-2025, MAT-Dec.-25 and Rajagiri Entrance Test.

    Last week of January 2026 onwards

    Second

    CMAT-2026, MAT-Feb-26 and Rajagiri Entrance Test

    Last week of February onwards

    Third

    First KMAT-Feb-2026, Rajagiri Entrance Test

    Within one week from the date of declaration of KMAT results


    A candidate can attend GDPI only once for 2026-Admissions. However, a candidate can report the scores of (more than one) entrance exams mentioned in table above.

    Verification based on academic and other records will be completed prior to the day of GD-PI. Once your GDPI is scheduled, you need to submit the scanned copy of certificates, marksheets and other documents (as mentioned in GDPI call letter) to the email ID mentioned.

    Admission will be based on the marks secured in the Entrance Test, Group Discussion and Personal Interview. Rank list will be prepared as per the regulations of the University and guidelines by the State-government/AICTE. Ranklist will be published after completing all three phases of admission process. 

    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. You need to upload relevant documents in this regard at the time of submitting the application.

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