Rajagiri Group Of Colleges

Cochin, Kerala, India · Est. 1955 · Private
#20NIRF 2024

Autonomous college ranked 12th nationally, excelling in social sciences, management, and technology education.

  • Established as autonomous institution by UGC in 2014; extended through 2029-2030
  • NIRF 2025 ranking: 12th in College Category; NAAC A++ accreditation (CGPA 3.83/4)
  • Ranked 2nd Best Social Work College in India (India Today, Outlook-ICARE, consecutive years)
  • AICTE Platinum-rated MCA program; first Kerala institution with 9-paper ACCA exemption
  • Ranked 1st in Kerala by KIRF 2025; top-ranked private autonomous college in multiple surveys
  • Comprehensive offerings: 40+ undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 12 departments

Academics

Rajagiri College of Social Sciences offers a diverse portfolio of 40+ programs across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. Key departments include Social Work, Computer Science, Business Administration, Commerce, Psychology, Library and Information Science, Statistics, and Biosciences. Notable programs include B.Com with ACCA/CIMA/CA integration, BBA with SHRM CP and fintech specializations, MCA (AICTE Platinum-rated), MSW, and PhD programs in Computer Science, Social Work, Psychology, Business Administration, and Biosciences. The college emphasizes the Rajagiri Immersive Learning methodology combining conceptual learning, experiential engagement, executive modeling, and corporate competency development.

Campus & Infrastructure

The institution operates multiple campuses including Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (RCSS) in Kalamassery and Rajagiri Business School (RBS) in Kakkanad. Facilities include modern laboratories, a comprehensive library, live labs, hostels, dining facilities, sports amenities, and dedicated spaces for research and innovation. The college provides virtual tours, divyangan (differently-abled) facilities, and maintains a green campus with environmental conservation initiatives. Campus Connect, Moodle learning platform, and various student support portals enhance the learning experience.

Admissions

Admissions for 2026 are open across undergraduate, postgraduate, integrated, and international partnership programs. The college manages admissions directly without external agencies, conducting online interviews through faculty. No consideration is given for management seats through donations or capitation fees. Prospective students can contact the admissions office via phone (+91-484-2660601, +91-9074060077, +91-9645081287) or email (rcssadmission@rajagiri.edu). The college ranked 1st in the state for admission and placement by AIMA.

Placements & Outcomes

Rajagiri maintains strong placement outcomes with direct recruitment conducted by the institution. The college is ranked 1st in the state for admission and placement by AIMA. Alumni hold positions across leading organizations including Schneider Electric, Mphasis, EY, and IIM Ahmedabad. The college emphasizes skill development through industry exposure, concurrent fieldwork, and corporate competency training. Testimonials highlight successful placements in IT, finance, social work, and management sectors, with graduates advancing to senior leadership roles globally.

Founded
1955
Type
Private
Courses
30
Total intake
Not yet verified
AffiliationMahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Websitehttps://rajagiri.edu/
HostelAvailable
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Rankings at a glance

NIRF 2024
#20
Overall national ranking

Quick stats

Courses offered
30
Avg placements
₹4.8L
Total intake
Not yet verified
Hostel
Yes
Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources