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    Compare RBS Kochi vs ISME Bangalore

    Compare RBS Kochi PGDM vs ISME Bangalore PGDM on the basis of their Fees, Placements, Cut Off, Reviews, Seats, Courses, and other details. RBS Kochi is rated 4.1 out of 5 by 14 verified students while ISME Bangalore is rated 4.3 out of 5 by 32 verified students at Careers360. Explore Careers360 for detailed comparison on all course parameters and download free information on P.G.D.M Admission details, Placement report, Eligibility criteria, etc.
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    PGDM

    via RBS Kochi

    PGDM

    via ISME Bangalore

    Quick Facts

    Location

    Kochi, Kerala
    Bangalore, Karnataka

    Ownership

    Private
    Private

    Parent Institute

    -

    Bangalore University

    College Type

    College
    College

    Establishment Year

    2008
    2006

    Campus Size

    95 Acres
    7 Acres

    Total Courses Offered

    2
    8

    Ranking & Accreditations

    Careers360 Rating
    (Management)

    30
    AAA+

    NIRF Rank
    (Management)

    91

    -

    Approvals

    Standalone Institute, Autonomous, +more
    Affiliated, AICTE

    Accreditations

    NBA
    NBA

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    Ranking & Accreditations

    RBS Kochi's position jumped by 2 spots.

    Source: NIRF

    Placement Statistics

    Data presented for the year 2024

    Total Students Placed
    (In Management and Business Administration)

    204
    143

    Graduating Students
    (In Management and Business Administration)

    215
    159

    Placement Percentage
    (In Management and Business Administration)

    95%
    89%

    Median Salary LPA
    (In Management and Business Administration)

    ₹7 LPA
    ₹7.50 LPA

    Student Going Higher Studies

    1
    -

    Graduating Students
    (overall)

    215
    159

    Total Students Placed
    (overall)

    204
    143

    Placement Percentage
    (overall)

    95%
    89%

    Median Salary Lpa
    (overall)

    ₹ 7 LPA
    ₹ 7.50 LPA

    Student Going Higher Studies
    (overall)

    1
    -

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    Placement Statistics

    The average salary of ISME Bangalore stands highest at 7.50 LPA followed by RBS Kochi at 7 LPA .

    Source: NIRF

    Course & Fees Details

    Course Credential

    Diploma
    Diploma

    Degree

    P.G.D.M
    P.G.D.M

    Branch

    General Management
    General Management

    Duration

    2 years
    2 years

    Mode

    Offline
    Offline

    Approved Intake

    240
    240

    Fees

    -

    ₹ 10.95 Lakh

    Exams Accepted

    CAT , CMAT

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    CAT , XAT

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    Course Approval

    AICTE
    AICTE

    Admission Details

    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 (2026).
    4. Management Aptitude Test (MAT) conducted by All India Management Association (AIMA), New Delhi, during December 2025 / February 2026
    5. Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2026 conducted by XLRI.
    6. General Management Admission Test (GMAT)

    Shortlisted candidates are called for GDPI in a phased manner.

    Phase

    Entrance Exam Considered

    GDPI Tentative Schedule

    First

    CAT-2025, MAT-Dec.-25

    Last week of January 2026 onwards

    Second

    CMAT-2026, MAT-Feb-26 and XAT-2026

    Last week of February onwards

    Third

    First KMAT-2026, GMAT

    Within one week from the date of declaration of KMAT results

    ... read more

    To apply for admission, the candidates must visit the official website of the institute.

    Register by creating the login credentials.

    Login using the registered email id and password.

    Proceed to fill the application form:

    Personal Details

    Educational Qualifications

    Upload the necessary documents:

    Photocopies of mark sheets and certificates

    Passport-sized photograph

    Aadhar Card/Passport/Driving License for proof of your identity and address

    Pay the application fees 

    Submit the form.

    The payment can be done via Debit/Credit card or Net Banking.


    Note: The file size should not be more than 500 KB for photograph image file, 50 KB for other image files and 2 MB for PDF files.

    ... read more

    Eligibility Criteria

    Candidate must be  passed in 

    • 50% marks in any approved degree examination or
    • Pass in any masters degree examination
    • Final year students awaiting results may also apply.
    ... read more

    Bachelor’s/ Master’s Degree from any recognized educational institution/university in any stream or equivalent with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks.

    ... read more

    Fees

    Total Fees

    -
    ₹ 10,95,000

    Total Scholarships Provided

    78
    -

    Highest Scholarship Providing Authority

    Self
    -

    Insight
    Fees

    RBS Kochi itself is the highest scholarship granting authority, by releasing 38 scholarships.

    Class Profile

    Data presented for the year 2024

    Total Students

    484
    360

    Total Faculty

    33
    34

    Total Male Students

    257
    177

    Total Female Students

    227
    183

    Total Students Outside State

    80
    342

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    Class Profile

    RBS Kochi has a lower faculty ratio with 1 faculty over 15 students as compared with the average faculty ratio of private colleges which is 5 students per faculty. ISME Bangalore has a lower faculty ratio with 1 faculty over 11 students as compared with the average faculty ratio of private colleges which is 5 students per faculty.

    Facilities

    Facilities

    Facilities Count

    Auditorium

    Boys Hostel

    Cafeteria

    Classrooms

    Girls Hostel

    Gym

    I.T Infrastructure

    Library

    Medical/Hospital

    Sports

    Wifi

    Alumni Associations

    Auditorium

    Boys Hostel

    Cafeteria

    Classrooms

    Girls Hostel

    I.T Infrastructure

    Laboratories

    Library

    Medical/Hospital

    Sports

    Transport Facility

    Wifi

    College Reviews & Perception

    College Infrastructure

    Campus Life

    Academics

    Placements

    Value for Money

    Total Reviews

    14
    32

    Individual Reviews

    “ The experience in rajagiri is pretty good ”

    posted on 2 years ago by Martin Varghese

    “ 360 degree immersive learning experience ”

    posted on 2 years ago by Athena

    “ exploring the hidden talents ”

    posted on 2 years ago by athena elizabeth joseph
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    “ Overall the college is not good in some aspects ”

    posted on 4 months ago by Varshitha G

    “ VALUE FOR MONEY, GOOD CAMPUS LIFE. ”

    posted on 7 months ago by Mahaboob basha

    “ My journey here is quite average. ”

    posted on 2 years ago by HARSHITA DWIVEDI
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    College Reviews & Perception

    RBS Kochi has received the lowest rating for value for money whereas ISME Bangalore has comparatively better ratings across all aspects.

    Which college/course would you like to go ahead with?

    RBS Kochi : Rajagiri Business School, Kochi

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    ISME Bangalore : International School of Management Excellence, Bangalore

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