Rajagiri College of Social Sciences Cochin, Kerala is an autonomous institute established in 1955. The college is affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University. The college has ranked 30 in All India College Category by NIRF 2023. It offers a variety of undergraduate, postgraduate, Research & diploma programs. Admission to all the courses is on the basis of merit and entrance test. The admission to the M.Sc. programme shall be based on the Entrance Examination conducted by Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery as well as the Academic Performance of the candidate.

Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous) has been ranked the second cleanest higher educational institution in the country in the Swachh Campus Ranking 2019 conducted by the Ministry of Human Resource Development as part of the Swachh Bharat Mission of the Government of India.

Rajagiri College of Social Sciences Important Dates 2023

Events Dates
Last Date to Apply for UG Courses June 5, 2023
Last Date to Apply for PG Courses May 31, 2023

Rajagiri College of Social Sciences Highlights

Established | Institute Type 1955 | Autonomous
Affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University
Approval & Accreditation AICTE, NAAC, UGC, AIU
Courses Offered UG, PG & Research
Admission Criteria Merit-based & Entrance Test
Entrance test CAT/ KMAT/CMAT
Application mode Online
Official Website https://rajagiri.edu/

Rajagiri College of Social Sciences Rankings

Rajagiri College of social science was ranked seventh in the country and first in the State in India’s Top Ranked Private Autonomous Colleges Category in 2022-23 & 2020 -21 and was ranked eighth in the country and first in the State in India’s Top Ranked Private Autonomous Colleges Category in 2021-22. Rajagiri College of Social Sciences has been awarded with the “OUTSTANDING ACHIEVER AWARD 2021” for Education Leadership in BBA Education. Some of the other rankings are:

NIRF:

  • Ranked 30th in the country in 2023
  • Ranked 27th  in the country in 2022
  • Ranked 31st   in the country in 2021 
  • Ranked  28th in the country in 2020 
  • Ranked  35th in the country in 2019
  • Ranked  43rd in the country in 2019

OUTLOOK:

  • MSW – Ranked Second Best in India and First in Kerala In 2021 & 2020
  • BBA – 19th best in India and First in Kerala in 2021 
  • BBA -  20th best in India and First in Kerala in 2020
  • BCom - 42nd best in India and Third  in Kerala in 2021
  • BCom - 40th Best in India and Third in Kerala in 2020

India Today Survey:

  • Second Best Social Work College in India in 2021 & 2020
  • Second in Overall Ranking of Top BBA Colleges in India in 2021
  • Third Best Social Work College in India in 2019 & 2018

Rajagiri College of Social Sciences Cochin Courses

Rajagiri College of Social Sciences offers a number of UG, PG, Research & diploma programs. The courses with their details are tabulated below:

Courses Specializations Eligibility
B.Sc. Psychology 10+2 or equivalent
B.Com Computer applications, Taxation & Finance 10+2 or equivalent
BBA - 10+2
BSW - 10+2 or equivalent
B.L.I.Sc. - Any Degree with 45%
MBA Finance, Marketing, Operations Management, Systems Management Graduation with 50%
M.Sc. Psychology, Statistics Graduation in B.Sc with 50%
M.L.I.Sc. - B.L.I.Sc. with 50%
MSW - Degree with 50% marks of MGU or other
MHRM - Graduation with 55% in science & technology and 50% other
MCA - BCA/Computer science engineering /equivalent or B.Sc. /B.Com/B.A with Mathematics with 50%
Ph.D. Social work, Management Studies Post-graduation with 55%

Read more RCSS Cochin Courses & Fees

Rajagiri College of Social Sciences Admission

Candidates can apply for admission online. The selection criteria for the courses are mentioned below:

Undergraduate: Admission is based on the marks obtained by the candidates in the last qualifying exam. Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview via mail

Post-graduate: MCA admission is granted on the basis of marks secured by the candidates in the Kerala MCA Entrance Examination. MBA & MHRM admission is done based on scores in CAT/ CMAT/ KMAT followed by GD and personal interview. M.Sc., M.L.I.Sc. & MSW admission is based upon entrance exam and interview conducted by the college

Research: Admission to these programs is based on qualifying degree marks, written test & interview. NET/ JRF qualified candidates and UGC Teacher fellows can apply for direct admission

Application Process

  • New users have to Sign Up before proceeding further
  • Enter the correct details  like First Name, Last Name, Email- ID, Password and mobile number
  • The username must be the same as Email- ID provided  
  • Note down the email-id & password for all future reference of your application form
  • A verification mail will be sent to the corresponding Email- ID. 
  • Click on the link given in the mail for activating the account
  • Fill in the application form by providing all the required details

Rajagiri College of Social Sciences Placement

On-campus and Off-campus recruitment drive are organized by The Placement Cell comprising of coordinator, placement officer, student representative and give them the opportunity in top companies like Wipro, Infosys, HCL, IBM, HP, Cognizant.

Students from different departments are placed in various settings as per their specializations such as Rural and Urban Communities, Govt Projects and schemes, Schools, Hospitals, NGOs, Social action and advocacy groups, etc. Every year more than 50% of students get the scope to complete International Exposure Programme with different Universities in the countries USA, Australia, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Israel, Malaysia, Nepal, Middle East, etc.

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Rajagiri College of Social Sciences Scholarship

Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies has two scholarship schemes. The college offers these scholarships to deserving candidates. Mentioned below are the details for the same:

Diversity Scholarship: A total of 21 scholarships are offers and it provides a 25% waiver of the tuition fee and acknowledges the academic achievement of the student.

Career and Talent scholarship: A total of 10 scholarships are offered and a 25-50% waiver of tuition fee and accepts the performance of the candidate with 80 percentiles in the CAT. 

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Rajagiri College of Social Sciences Facilities

The college offers great infrastructure and various facilities such as hostels, library, computer lab, canteen, sports and games, gymnasium, museum, auditorium.

  • Hostel: The College offers accommodation facilities with separate hostels for boys and girls.
  • Canteen:  A canteen with good seating arrangements is there which serves healthy meals.
  • Library: The College has a library with a wide range of books and journals 
  • Auditorium: An air-conditioned and spacious auditorium is present inside the campus
  • Sports facility: There are football/cricket ground, tennis court, badminton court, basketball court, jogging tracks. 
  • Other facilities: Computer lab, Museum, Training center, Stationery shop

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Rajagiri College of Social Sciences FAQs

Ques: What are the basic criteria to apply for MSW in Rajagiri College of Social Sciences?

Ans: You need to pass a Bachelor’s Degree Examination from MGU or an equivalent degree from another university with not less than 50% for all exams.

Ques: How shall I apply for the MCA course at Rajagiri College of Social Sciences

Ans: You can apply online and pay the application fee of Rs.500.

Ques: Is there any student accommodation in the Rajagiri College of Social Sciences?

Ans: Yes, the college offers separate hostel facilities for both boys and girls.

Ques: Is there any reservation for admission at Rajagiri College of Social Sciences Cochin?

Ans: Yes, there is a reservation as per government norms. The candidate should produce a certificate to claim the reservation.