RVIM MBA Admission via Management Quota

RV Institute of Management

RV Institute of Management (RVIM), Bangalore, is a standalone autonomous B-school under the Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust (RSST), which runs over 23 educational institutions across Karnataka. RVIM is NAAC A+ accredited (re-accredited May 2019), AICTE approved, and holds UGC autonomous status from 2021-22 to 2030-31. It is affiliated to Bengaluru City University.

As per the India Today Ranking 2026, RVIM ranks 181st out of 350 MBA colleges in India and 19th among MBA institutes in Bangalore.

Category	Details
Campus Location	Jayanagar, Bangalore
Campus Area	2,700 sq. m.
Connectivity	Direct metro connectivity
Key Facilities	IBM Innovation Centre for Education, Digital Library, Seminar Halls (120 & 180 seating capacity), On-campus Hostel
MBA Specialisations	Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Operations & Supply Chain Management, Entrepreneurship & Family Business, Business Analytics
Additional Programme	One-Year PG Diploma in Business Analytics
PG Diploma Fee (Government Quota)	INR 1,60,000
MBA Fee (Government Quota)	INR 3,90,310 (Total Programme Fee)
MBA Fee (Management Quota)	INR 12,35,000 (Total Programme Fee)
Hostel Fee	INR 1,25,000 per year (Separate)
Merit Scholarship	INR 1,50,000 for the first 70 admitted students
Scholarship Renewal Criteria	Maintain a CGPA of 6.0 or above with no backlogs in Year 1
Placement Batch	2023–25
Placement Rate	98%
Students Placed	160
Highest Package	INR 17.25 LPA
Median Package	INR 6.4 LPA

RVIM Admission Dates 2026

Admissions to the MBA 2026-28 batch are anchored by CAT, CMAT, MAT, KMAT Karnataka, and K-PGCET. Most national exams were conducted between November 2025 and March 2026. K-PGCET 2026, the primary gateway for government quota seats, is scheduled for 14 June 2026. GD and PI rounds for management quota seats are ongoing from June to September 2026.

Event	Date / Status
MBA 2026-28 Applications	Open Now
RVIM Aptitude Test (Online, 50 MCQs)	Within 2 days of application submission
K-PGCET 2026 Exam	14 June 2026
K-PGCET 2026 Result	8 July 2026
Group Discussion and Personal Interview	June to September 2026
Admission and Fee Confirmation	August to September 2026
Classes Commence	October 2026

The table below lists the entrance exams accepted for the 2026-28 cycle and their respective status as of May 2026.

Exam	Exam Date	Status
CAT 2025	30 November 2025	Concluded; results declared 24 December 2025
CMAT 2026	25 January 2026	Concluded; results declared 13 February 2026
KMAT Karnataka (Session 1)	22 February 2026	Concluded; results declared 2 March 2026
MAT (February Session)	1 March 2026	Concluded; results declared 14 March 2026
K-PGCET 2026	14 June 2026	Upcoming; registration closed 8 April 2026

RVIM Courses and Fees

RVIM offers a two-year full-time MBA across six specialisations and a one-year PG Diploma in Business Analytics. All programmes are AICTE-approved and affiliated with Bengaluru City University. Total strength for the MBA programme is split equally between government and management quota seats. Students can check RVIM Bangalore Courses & Fees in the table below-

Course	Duration	Eligibility	Fee – Govt Quota	Fee – Mgmt Quota
MBA – Finance	2 Years	Bachelor’s with 50% (45% SC/ST) + CAT/CMAT/MAT/KMAT/K-PGCET	INR 3,90,310	INR 12,35,000
MBA – Human Resource Management
MBA – Marketing
MBA – Operations and Supply Chain Management
MBA – Entrepreneurship and Family Business
MBA – Business Analytics
PG Diploma in Business Analytics	1 Year	Bachelor’s degree, K-PGCET score via KEA	INR 1,60,000	Not applicable

RVIM Admission Process

The MBA programme operates a 50-50 seat split. Government quota seats are allocated through KEA via K-PGCET centralised counselling. Management quota seats are filled through RVIM’s own selection process involving the RVIM Aptitude Test, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview.

Eligibility for both quotas:

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks.

SC/ST candidates require a minimum aggregate of 45% marks.

Valid score in any one of CAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, KMAT Karnataka, or K-PGCET.

Selection stages for management quota:

Submit application at rvim.edu.in.
Appear for the RVIM Aptitude Test (50 MCQs, 90 minutes, online mode) within 2 days of applying.
Shortlisted candidates are called for Group Discussion and Personal Interview from June to September 2026.
Final selection weighs entrance exam score, academic record, work experience, and GD-PI performance.

Fee payment and admission confirmation by August to September 2026.

Government quota candidates must register on the KEA portal after K-PGCET results and participate in centralized choice filling and seat allotment rounds. No separate RVIM test is required for KEA counselling candidates.

RVIM does not publish a fixed CAT percentile cutoff for management quota seats. KMAT Karnataka and K-PGCET are widely represented in the admitted batch, making RVIM accessible to candidates beyond the CAT ecosystem.

RVIM Placements

The 2023-25 batch posted RVIM’s strongest placement result in recent years. 160 of 163 eligible students were placed, a rate of 98%. The highest package reached INR 17.25 LPA, up from INR 14.25 LPA in the 2021-23 batch. The median package for 2023-25 was INR 6.4 LPA.

The median salary has held between INR 6.15 LPA and INR 6.85 LPA across the last four NIRF-reported graduating years, indicating consistent placement outcomes. RVIM’s placement base spans BFSI, FMCG, technology, consulting, and e-commerce.

Batch	Students Placed	Placement Rate	Highest Package	Median Package
2023-25	160	98%	INR 17.25 LPA	INR 6.4 LPA
2022-24	151	91%	INR 11.5 LPA	INR 6.3 LPA
2021-23	158	–	INR 14.25 LPA	INR 6.8 LPA

Regular recruiters at RVIM span banking, FMCG, consulting, and technology sectors. Key names from the 2023-25 placement cycle are listed below by sector.

BFSI	FMCG / Consumer	Technology / Consulting	E-commerce / Others
ICICI Bank	Asian Paints	IBM	Amazon
HDFC Bank	Berger Paints	Deloitte	Flipkart
IndusInd Bank	Nestle India	EY	Zepto
ICICI Securities	Colgate	KPMG	Naukri.com
Edelweiss	Godrej	MU Sigma	Bosch
–	CavinKare	Capgemini	FICO

RVIM Scholarships

RVIM offers an institutional merit scholarship for newly admitted students. Central and state government scholarships and freeships under SC/ST/OBC/EWS and minority schemes are also available for eligible candidates.

Scholarship	Eligibility	Coverage
RVIM Merit Scholarship	Among the first 70 students admitted to Year 1 MBA	INR 1,50,000 in Year 1; renewed for Year 2 if all Year 1 subjects are cleared in the first attempt with a minimum CGPA of 6.0
Government Scholarships and Freeships	As per state and central government scheme criteria (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Minority categories)	Varies by applicable scheme

RVIM Campus and Infrastructure

RVIM’s 2,700 sq.m. purpose-built campus is situated in Jayanagar, a centrally located suburb of Bangalore with a dedicated metro station, making it accessible from across the city. The campus was custom-designed for postgraduate management education.

Infrastructure includes an IBM Innovation Centre for Education, a digital library with internet connectivity, a PC lab, two air-conditioned seminar halls (capacities of 120 and 180), LCD-equipped classrooms, and on-campus hostel accommodation. The Centre for Business Analytics and the Centre for Training and Placement operate as dedicated functional units within the campus.

RVIM is part of the RV Group under RSST, which also runs RV College of Engineering, RV College of Arts, Science and Commerce, and other institutions. This network extends alumni connections and cross-disciplinary exposure for management students in the Bengaluru ecosystem.

RVIM vs Alliance University vs Christ University

Aspirants shortlisting Bangalore MBA colleges regularly compare RVIM with Alliance University and Christ University. The three differ significantly on fee structure, quota availability, and institutional type.

Parameter	RVIM	Alliance University	Christ University
Type	Autonomous B-School (Bengaluru City University affiliated)	Private University	Deemed-to-be University
MBA Fee (2 Years)	INR 3.90L (Govt Quota) / INR 12.35L (Mgmt Quota)	INR 8 – 11 Lakhs	INR 5 – 8 Lakhs
Seat Quota Structure	50% Government (K-PGCET via KEA) + 50% Management	Full Management Quota	Full Management Quota
MBA Specialisations	6 (Finance, HRM, Marketing, Ops/SCM, EFB, BA)	Multiple streams	Multiple streams
Key Differentiator	Lowest govt quota MBA fee in Bangalore; IBM Innovation Centre	International linkages; large private university infrastructure	NAAC A++ status; central campus; wide academic ecosystem
Median Package (2025)	INR 6.4 LPA	INR 8.5 LPA	INR 9.86 LPA

RVIM’s strongest advantage is its government quota structure, offering MBA access at INR 3.90 Lakhs via K-PGCET – among the lowest fees available at a NAAC A+ accredited MBA college in Bangalore. Alliance University appeals to candidates seeking a full private university experience with international exposure. Christ University suits aspirants who value NAAC A++ standing and a well-known central campus.

RVIM FAQs

Ques. What is the total MBA fee at RVIM Bangalore?

Ans. The total MBA fee at RVIM is INR 3,90,310 under government quota and INR 12,35,000 under management quota. These fees apply uniformly across all six specialisations. Hostel charges of INR 1,25,000 per year are billed separately and not included in the programme fee.

Ques. How do I get admission to RVIM through government quota?

Ans. Government quota seats at RVIM are filled through K-PGCET, conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority. You need a valid K-PGCET score and must register on the KEA portal for centralised counselling, choice filling, and seat allotment. No separate RVIM test is required for government quota candidates.

Ques. Is RVIM a good MBA college in Bangalore?

Ans. RVIM is NAAC A+ accredited, AICTE approved, and holds UGC autonomous status. As per India Today Ranking 2026, it ranks 181 out of 350 MBA colleges in India and 19th among Bangalore MBA institutes. The 2023-25 batch recorded a 98% placement rate with a median package of INR 6.4 LPA. It offers government quota MBA seats at INR 3.90 Lakhs, one of the lowest fees at an accredited B-school in Bangalore.

Ques. What placement does RVIM offer?

Ans. The 2023-25 batch saw 160 students placed at a 98% rate. The highest package was INR 17.25 LPA and the median was INR 6.4 LPA. Key recruiters include ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, IBM, Amazon, Deloitte, Flipkart, Asian Paints, and Nestle India.

Ques. Does RVIM offer scholarships?

Ans. Yes. RVIM awards a merit scholarship of INR 1,50,000 to the first 70 students admitted to Year 1 each cycle. The scholarship is renewed for Year 2 if all Year 1 subjects are cleared in the first attempt with a minimum CGPA of 6.0. Government freeships under SC/ST/OBC/EWS and minority schemes are also available.

Ques. What specialisations does RVIM offer in MBA?

Ans. RVIM offers MBA in six specialisations: Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Entrepreneurship and Family Business, and Business Analytics. All six are available under both government and management quota seats.

Ques. Is a hostel available at RVIM?

Ans. Yes. RVIM provides on-campus hostel accommodation at INR 1,25,000 per year, charged separately from the programme fee. The campus is also served by a nearby metro station, making off-campus housing a practical option for students preferring to commute.

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