Master of Computer Applications (MCA) 

at Rajagiri College, Kochi

Yes, a variety of merit-based, need-based, and unique scholarships and freeships are available to students enrolled in a variety of courses at Rajagiri College of Social Sciences. The candidates are additionally qualified for a number of government scholarships. The names of numerous RCSS scholarships available to students are shown in the table below:

RCSS Scholarships
Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child	Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Professional & Technical Course
Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minority Groups	SC/ST/OEC/OBC Scholarships
Umbrella Scheme For Education of ST students	PGScholarship for University rank holders
Central Sector Scheme for University students	Paloli Mohammed Kutty Scholarship
C.H Mohammed Scholarship	Rajagiri Merit Scholarship

The admission process is Candidate who have passed plus two or equivalent examination recognised by the M.G. University as equivalent thereto.Candidates awaiting results of the qualifying examinations are also eligible to apply for admission provided they shall produce the proof of qualification on or before the date of admission by the College.

Admission to BSW programme of Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous) is based on the marks obtained in the qualifying examination. Government norms of admission requirements will be observed in the case of SC/ST and other reserved categories. Additional weightage for students opted Social Work, Sociology and Gandhian Studies at Plus Two will be considered as per the M.G. University norms for admissions. Bonus marks for NCC, NSS, Ex-servicemen applicants and widows and children of Jawans and Ex-servicemen shall be awarded as per the M.G. University norms for admissions.

The admissions at Rajagiri college of social Science is both done on entrance and merit.  The admission in Rajagiri is done in more than 16 courses offered in Ug and Pg. Total seat intake is 120 and admissions are done in online mode for its MBA course. The total tuition fees is 46.2 K. There are various entrance exam scores which are considered like CAT,CMAT and KMAT with a min of 50 percent aggregate in graduation. 

{Source: B.Com students & alumni}

Based on the feedback from students and alumni, here's a summary of the pros and cons:

Pros:
* Friendly and helpful faculty members
* Industry-ready course structure with emphasis on practical skills
* Good placement record, especially for B.Com with ACCA integration
* State-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities, including Wi-Fi-enabled campus, multi-disciplinary labs, and sports grounds
* Various extracurricular activities, including fests and sports events
* Value-added certification courses, such as Wiley Certified Business Analyst
* Opportunities for internships and research projects

Cons:
* Limited exposure to sports and games for girls
* Placement process needs improvement, with limited number of companies visiting the campus
* Some students reported dissatisfaction with the hostel facilities and food
* Curriculum may need updating to reflect changing industry trends
* Limited access to certain facilities, such as the football ground

Overall, while there are some areas for improvement, the majority of students and alumni found their experience at Rajagiri College to be positive and worthwhile. The college's strong industry connections, industry-ready course structure, and supportive faculty make it an attractive choice for students seeking to pursue a career in finance and taxation. With some minor adjustments to address the concerns mentioned, the college has potential to continue producing well-rounded graduates.

Rajgiri Institute of Social Sciences has been ranked 35 in the All India College category by NIRF. 

RCSS offers courses under streams of Management Studies, Computer Science, Library and Information Science, Behavioral Science and Commerce. At present, the institute offers more than ten courses at UG, PG, PG Diploma and PhD level under seven departments.

The college has released the overall placement statistics for all the UG (3-year) courses. The table below represents the Rajagiri College of Social Sciences placement trends for UG (3-year) courses:

Particulars	UG (3-year) Placement Statistics (2021)	UG (3-year) Placement Statistics (2022)	UG (3-year) Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students	219	252	269
Students placed	31	35	99
Median package	INR 4.25 LPA	INR 6 LPA	INR 6.05 LPA

NOTE: The above placement details are fetched from the NIRF report 2024.

The college has a decent placement record. During the 2023 drive, 99 out of 269 UG (3-year) and 277 out of 300 PG (2-year) students were placed. Earlier, 35 UG (3-year) and 244 PG (2-year) students were placed in 2022. The following table depicts the Rajagiri College of Social Sciences placement trends for the past three years:

Course	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
UG (3-year)	- Total students: 219 - Students placed: 31	- Total students: 252 - Students placed: 35	- Total students: 269 - Students placed: 99
PG (2-year)	- Total students: 188 - Students placed: 188	- Total students: 297 - Students placed: 244	- Total students: 300 - Students placed: 277

NOTE: The above details are fetched from the NIRF report 2024.

The top course in rajagiri college of social Science The Flagship course at Rajagiri Business School is Post Graduation Diploma in Management (PGDM) which is a 2-year full-time programme equivalent to an MBA. Rajagiri Business School PGDM eligibility criteria are a minimum of 50% of marks in Bachelors and a relevant score in the aptitude tests like CAT/XAT/CMAT/KMAT

All the important details related to Rajagiri College of Social Sciences placements 2023 are mentioned below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students (UG-3 year)	269
Students placed (UG-3 year)	99
Median package (UG-3 year)	INR 6.05 LPA
Total students (PG-2 year)	300
Students placed (PG-2 year)	277
Placement rate (PG-2 year)	92%
Median package (PG-2 year)	INR 7.10 LPA

NOTE: The above placement details are fetched from the NIRF report 2024.

The list of eminent companies that were part of Rajagiri College of Social Sciences placements in recent years is presented below:

RCSS Placements: Top Recruiters
HCL Technologies	Infosys	IBM
Axis Bank	Mphasis	Wipro
Tech Mahindra	Goldman Sachs	Saint-Gobain
Sutherland Global Services	Amazon	Ernst & Young