Bachelor of Business Administration [BBA] {Hons.}

Rajagiri College of Management and Applied Sciences (RCMAS), Kakkanad, Kochi, offers a four-year Bachelor of Business Administration Honours programme under the NEP 2020 framework of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. The Honours curriculum builds on core management foundations in human resource management, marketing, finance, and operations while providing deeper specialisation coursework and a structured research or project component in the fourth year. RCMAS is NAAC A accredited and is located in Kochi’s IT corridor, offering students strong industry networks, active placement support, and campus recruitment by companies including EY, KPMG, and Deloitte. Admission is merit-based through the MGU centralised portal.

Applications for the 2026-27 academic year are open; the application window through the MGU centralised portal closes by June 7, 2026.

Key Points

• Four-year Honours degree under the NEP 2020 framework of Mahatma Gandhi University; first three years cover the BBA core and the fourth year provides Honours-level specialisation
• Open to students from Science, Commerce, and Arts streams with a minimum of 45 percent in 10+2; no entrance examination required
• Honours curriculum integrates advanced electives, independent study, and a project component alongside core management subjects
• NAAC A accredited, ISO certified, AICTE approved campus in Kakkanad; library with 11,000+ titles and modern computer laboratories
• Active placement cell; campus recruiters include EY, TCS, KPMG, Deloitte, ICICI Prudential, and ITC; average package INR 3.2 LPA

RCMAS BBA (Hons) Fees

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (per semester)	INR 9,000
Total Tuition Fee (4 years, 8 semesters)	INR 72,000

• Tuition fee as published on the official RCMAS fee schedule; additional university affiliation and examination fees may be applicable.
• No donation or capitation fee is charged for any category of admission, including management quota.

RCMAS BBA (Hons) Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
MGU CAP Application Opens	May 22, 2026
Last Date to Apply	June 7, 2026
First Allotment List Published	June 2026
Second Allotment / Spot Admission	July 2026
Commencement of Classes	July 2026

• Applications for undergraduate programmes are submitted through the MGU centralised admission portal; candidates should track allotment notifications on the portal.
• Management quota seats are filled directly by RCMAS at the published fee rate; no donation or capitation fee is charged under any circumstance.
• Candidates applying for management quota must contact the RCMAS admissions office at admission@rajagiricollege.edu.in or call 0484-2955270.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.
• A minimum of 45 percent aggregate marks in the qualifying examination is required.
• The programme is a 4-year Honours degree under the NEP 2020 framework of Mahatma Gandhi University; students from any stream may apply.

Admission Process

• Register on the MGU centralised admission portal and complete the online application form within the open window.
• Upload required documents including Plus Two mark lists, transfer certificate, and a recent passport-size photograph.
• Track the allotment list published by MGU; accept the provisional allotment within the stipulated window to retain the seat.
• Report to RCMAS with original documents for verification, pay the semester fee, and complete enrolment formalities.
• Candidates applying for management quota must contact the RCMAS admissions office separately; the same published fee structure applies.

RCMAS BBA (Hons) Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Post-Matric Scholarship (Kerala State)	Full or partial tuition fee waiver	SC, ST, and OBC students; family income within prescribed limits
Central Sector Scholarship of Higher Education	INR 10,000 per year (UG) / INR 20,000 per year (PG)	Top 20 percentile in 12th board; family income below INR 8 Lakhs per annum
NSP Scholarship for Minority Communities	Up to INR 30,000 per year	Students from minority communities; merit-cum-means basis

• Applications for all central and state government scholarships must be submitted through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at scholarships.gov.in before the notified deadlines.
• Eligible students are encouraged to apply well before the NSP deadline; the college’s welfare office assists with documentation and verification.

RCMAS BBA (Hons) FAQs

Ques. What is BBA (Hons) at RCMAS and how does it differ from regular BBA?

Ans. The BBA (Hons) at RCMAS is a four-year Honours programme under the NEP 2020 framework of Mahatma Gandhi University, whereas the regular BBA is a three-year programme. The Honours programme includes a dedicated fourth year with advanced electives and a research or project component, leading to a degree that signals a higher level of academic rigour to prospective employers and further education institutions.

Ques. What is the total fee for BBA (Hons) at RCMAS Kochi?

Ans. The tuition fee for BBA (Hons) at RCMAS is INR 9,000 per semester. For the four-year, eight-semester programme, the total tuition fee is INR 72,000. No capitation or donation is charged. Additional university affiliation and examination fees apply as per MGU norms.

Ques. What is the eligibility for BBA (Hons) at Rajagiri College?

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board with at least 45 percent aggregate marks. Students from any stream, including Science, Commerce, and Arts, are eligible. No specific entrance exam is mandated for BBA (Hons) admission at RCMAS under the MGU CAP process.

Ques. How does admission to BBA (Hons) work at RCMAS?

Ans. Admission is through the Mahatma Gandhi University centralised admission portal. Candidates apply online during the open window in May-June 2026, upload documents, and receive allotment. They must then report to RCMAS for document verification and pay the semester fee. Management quota admissions are processed at the RCMAS admissions office at the same published fee rate.

Ques. What are the career prospects after BBA (Hons) from RCMAS?

Ans. Graduates of the BBA (Hons) programme are prepared for entry-level and junior management roles in corporate, consulting, and entrepreneurial settings. The Honours degree also strengthens applications for MBA, PGDM, and other postgraduate programmes at premier institutions. Campus recruiters at RCMAS include EY, Deloitte, TCS, KPMG, and ITC, among others.