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The selection procedure for the programme is divided into three phases. Candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria undergo a three-stage selection procedure.

• Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) conducted by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi
• Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by Indian Institute of Management IIMs.
• KMAT conducted by Admission Supervisory / Fee Regulatory Committee for Professional Colleges 

The shortlisted candidates are called for the second and third stages of Group Discussion and Personal Interview. In addition to the CMAT/KMAT/CAT scores, a separate application form should be submitted to Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies.

Any student with a credible score and a valid scorecard at the time of application, in any of the below-mentioned entrance tests, can apply.

• XAT
• CAT
• CMAT
• MAT
• ATMA
• GMAT
• KMAT  

• 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 50% marks in the aggregate for all parts of examination or a Master’s degree examination with 50% marks in aggregate.
• Final year students awaiting results may also apply.
• The degree must be recognized by M.G. University

• Candidates applying for the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) are required to have a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks for all subjects taken together (45% for SC/ST candidates).
• Candidates who are appearing for their final year examination and are awaiting their results may also apply. However, they should have maintained an average of 50% marks in the degree course until then.
• They should be completing all their degree examinations before - June 25th, 2026. Such candidates are required to produce proof of passing the Degree Examination with the minimum required marks of 50%, latest by - 30th September 2026.
• Applicants who have un-cleared backlog papers in graduation, are not eligible to apply.