Ramaiah Institute of Management (MSRIM) Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
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Ramaiah Institute of Management (MSRIM) - Overview
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About Ramaiah Institute of Management (MSRIM)
Ramaiah Institute of Management (MSRIM) is a private, autonomous business school established in 1995 by the Gokula Education Foundation, under the enduring vision of Late Dr. M.S. Ramaiah, as a constituent of the Ramaiah Group of Institutions in Bengaluru, Karnataka. MSRIM's flagship two-year, full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) is approved by the AICTE and accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), with MBA-equivalence accorded by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
Explore the comprehensive list of courses offered by Ramaiah Institute of Management (MSRIM), including detailed fee structures, specializations, and eligibility criteria:
Ramaiah Institute of Management (MSRIM) Courses
2 CoursesPost Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST candidates); final-year students may apply but must furnish proof of degree completion by 30 September of the admission year. Candidates with pending backlog papers are not eligible to apply. Entrance scorecards (CAT/MAT/KMAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/ATMA) are optional but preferred during selection, per the official Admissions page.
Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)
Master's degree with 60%+ marks in Engineering, Management, Economics, Social Sciences or Commerce, OR a 2-year PG Diploma (60%+) or CA/ICWA/CS plus a Bachelor's degree; a valid CAT/GATE/GRE/GMAT/UGC-NET score is required, followed by a Research Proposal presentation (10-15 minutes) and a Personal Interview, per the official Programme page.
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) 1 specialization | ₹ 10L - 10L | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST candidates); final-year students may apply but must furnish proof of degree completion by 30 September of the admission year. Candidates with pending backlog papers are not eligible to apply. Entrance scorecards (CAT/MAT/KMAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/ATMA) are optional but preferred during selection, per the official Admissions page. |
Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) 1 specialization | ₹ 50K - 2L | Master's degree with 60%+ marks in Engineering, Management, Economics, Social Sciences or Commerce, OR a 2-year PG Diploma (60%+) or CA/ICWA/CS plus a Bachelor's degree; a valid CAT/GATE/GRE/GMAT/UGC-NET score is required, followed by a Research Proposal presentation (10-15 minutes) and a Personal Interview, per the official Programme page. |
Ramaiah Institute of Management (MSRIM) Admissions
Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.
Required Entrance Exams
CAT / MAT / KMAT / XAT / CMAT / GMAT / ATMA (scorecards optional but preferred), for the PGDM programme
Required Entrance Exams
Valid CAT / GATE / GRE / GMAT / UGC-NET score, for the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)
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Placement Statistics
Verified campus placements records for Ramaiah Institute of Management (MSRIM)
Year-on-Year Placement Trend Comparison
Average Package Growth (LPA)
Highest Package Growth (LPA)
Top Recruiting Partners
12 Recruiters
Diamond rating in Management (some third-party portals cite a 'Gold' rating in earlier cycles, and separate Platinum ratings for Teaching & Learning, Faculty Quality and Employability per one aggregator) - the exact current-year rating band should be confirmed on the official QS I-Gauge site
QS I-Gauge
Top 75 Business Schools in India
Business Today (per MSRIM's own About page)
Top 100 B-Schools in India (per MSRIM's own About page)
Business World
Complete Rankings Report
Explore all historic rankings and ratings
| Publishing Agency | Ranking / Rating |
|---|---|
QS I-Gauge | Diamond rating in Management (some third-party portals cite a 'Gold' rating in earlier cycles, and separate Platinum ratings for Teaching & Learning, Faculty Quality and Employability per one aggregator) - the exact current-year rating band should be confirmed on the official QS I-Gauge site |
Business Today (per MSRIM's own About page) | Top 75 Business Schools in India |
Business World | Top 100 B-Schools in India (per MSRIM's own About page) |
Bengaluru city ranking (per MSRIM's own About page) | #3 among B-Schools in Bengaluru |
Best ROI - Private Institution (self-reported recognition, agency not named on the official page) | Recognised for 'Best ROI' among private B-schools |
Times Group (per MSRIM's own FAQ page) | 17th among South India's top B-Schools |
Careers360 (per MSRIM's own FAQ page) | AAA* rating |
The Week (per MSRIM's own FAQ page) | 68th nationally; 7th in Bangalore among private institutions |
Business Standard (per MSRIM's own FAQ page) | A5 rating |
NIRF (Management) | MSRIM submits data to and is listed in the NIRF Management framework (its own NIRF 2026 submission PDF is linked from the official homepage), but MSRIM did not appear in the publicly ranked Top-100 NIRF Management list for 2025 that could be independently verified in this research; its precise NIRF band/rank should be confirmed directly on nirfindia.org before being published as a specific numeric rank. |
IIRF (as reported by third-party portal BoostMyTalent) | 26th for PGDM in 2025 (a separate aggregator cites 29th for 2024) - third-party figures vary by year and source and should be cross-checked |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Information regarding scholarships and financial aid opportunities provided by the institute.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
Merit-Based Award | Recognises exceptional academic performance at the graduation level, per the official Admissions 'Scholarships & Financial Assistance' section. | Not specified as a fixed amount on the official page; scaled to merit |
SC / ST / OBC Support | Category-based assistance for students from reserved categories. | Not specified as a fixed amount on the official page |
Rural Students Support | Special support for students from rural and semi-urban backgrounds. | Not specified as a fixed amount on the official page |
Defence Families Scholarship | Dedicated scholarship for children of armed forces personnel. | Not specified as a fixed amount on the official page |
Income-Based Aid | For families with annual parental income below INR 2.5 Lakhs. | Not specified as a fixed amount on the official page |
Sports & Cultural Achievers Scholarship | Honours excellence in sports, arts and cultural achievements. | Not specified as a fixed amount on the official page |
Education Loan Facilitation (financial assistance, not a scholarship) | Available to admitted students seeking to finance the full course fee. | MSRIM facilitates education loans through partner banks at preferential terms; exact banks and rates not itemised on the indexed official page. |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
Central Library
The MSRIM library spans 917 sq. metres, including a 300 sq.m reading room seating 70 students, and holds 10,214 book titles, 33,251 book volumes, and access to 28,400 ProQuest e-books plus 69 national and 19 international print journals and 14 daily newspapers. It is automated with LIBSOFT and holds institutional memberships with IIM-Bangalore and DELNET, with further digital access to Emerald Case Studies, Capitaline AWS, Scopus, Turnitin, NPTEL, Khan Academy, DOAB and DOAJ, per the official Infrastructure page.
Hostel Facilities
Separate residential accommodation for male and female students within the Ramaiah Group Campus, offering high-speed Wi-Fi, uninterrupted power (UPS), RO drinking water, geysers, laundry and food services, an on-campus doctor, and CCTV-monitored, separate blocks for boys and girls, per the official Infrastructure page.
Smart Classrooms and IT Infrastructure
Classrooms equipped with computers, internet and audio-visual aids for a blended learning model; the campus runs a 250 Mbps dedicated leased line, 175 Mbps Wi-Fi speed across 25 access points, a Sophos enterprise firewall, DigiCampus ERP, Meritto CRM, biometric attendance, thin-client computer labs and encrypted cloud storage, per the official Infrastructure page.
Sports Facilities and CCTV Security
The institute organises sports events (including an annual sports day for students, faculty and staff) to build team and leadership skills, and maintains 24/7 CCTV surveillance across classrooms, corridors, hostels and entry points using fixed and PTZ dome cameras with NVR storage, per the official Infrastructure page.
Hostel & Accommodation
* Fees are subject to change. Please contact the administration for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The total programme fee for PGDM 2026-28 is INR 10,00,000, payable as a Registration Fee of INR 50,000 followed by four instalments (INR 2,00,000 + INR 2,50,000 + INR 2,50,000 + INR 2,50,000), per the official Admissions page.
MSRIM's sanctioned PGDM intake is 300 seats, per the institute's own NIRF data-capturing submission for AY 2023-24 and 2022-23.
PGDM is a more rigorous, industry-aligned diploma offered by autonomous institutes like MSRIM, with multiple specialisation options, faculty from professional/industry backgrounds, and greater internship exposure, per the official FAQ page; MSRIM's PGDM carries MBA-equivalence from the AIU.
MSRIM accepts CAT, MAT, KMAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT and ATMA scores; scorecards are optional but preferred during selection.
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) , Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)
Ramaiah Institute of Management (MSRIM): Overview
MSRIM is led by Dean Dr. Geetha Rajaram and governed by a Governing Council and Academic Council that draw on senior leadership from the Gokula Education Foundation, faculty from institutions such as IIM Bangalore, IIM Lucknow and IISc, and industry leaders from organisations including Bengaluru International Airport Ltd (BIAL) and Oracle. The institute reports 5,000+ alumni worldwide, 100+ corporate partners, and recognitions including a QS I-Gauge Diamond rating in Management and a Business Today 'Top 75' ranking.
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