Ramaiah Institute of Management Studies (RIMS)

About RIMS

The management arm of the Ramaiah group — well-regarded among Bengaluru's mid-tier B-schools for steady placements in consulting, banking and analytics. Industry exposure is built into the programme, not bolted on. A reasonable pick for graduates who want a structured two-year programme close to home, without chasing the IIM tag.

Why families pick RIMS

Part of the Ramaiah ecosystem — strong network across the city
Consistent recruiter list across consulting, BFSI and IT services
Accepts a wide range of entrance scores (CAT/MAT/CMAT/KMAT/PGCET)
On the same MSR Nagar campus footprint as MSRIT — shared facilities

How we help with RIMS admissions

We sit with the family, walk through the trade-offs (KCET vs COMEDK vs Management quota, fee implications, branch fit, hostel options) and tell you whether RIMS actually makes sense for the student — or whether another campus on our shortlist is a better match. No fees collected on behalf of any college, no commission from anyone.

First counselling call is free. Call +91 73491 75038 or WhatsApp us.

Courses & Fees (2026 indicative)

* All fee figures are indicative, compiled from publicly available sources including the institute’s official admission pages and state regulator notifications. Actual fees, deposits and statutory charges are decided by the institute and the regulator each cycle — please verify with RIMS before applying.

Eligibility & Admission Process

Bachelor's degree (any stream) — minimum 50% aggregate (45% for reserved)
Valid CAT / XAT / MAT / CMAT / GMAT / KMAT / PGCET score
Group Discussion + Personal Interview round

Documents required

10th & 12th mark sheets and passing certificates
KCET / COMEDK / JEE / relevant entrance exam scorecard
Aadhaar & domicile certificate (Karnataka candidates)
Caste certificate & non-creamy layer (if applicable)
EWS / income certificate (if applicable)
Migration certificate (for non-Karnataka board candidates)

Placements (recent batch)

Highest

₹22 LPA

Average

₹6-8 LPA

Median

₹6 LPA

Placement rate

92-96%

Companies

160+

Top package

₹22 LPA

Top recruiters

Deloitte, EY, KPMG, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Infosys, Cognizant, Wipro, ZS Associates, Mphasis

* Placement figures are indicative ranges compiled from the institute’s most recent publicly released placement reports and reputable third-party data. Actual outcomes vary by branch, batch and student profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — RIMS's PGDM holds AIU equivalence to an MBA degree, which is recognised for further studies and government job eligibility.

RIMS accepts a wide range — CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT, KMAT and Karnataka PGCET. We help families choose the right window based on the calendar.

RIMS sits in the upper-mid tier of Bengaluru B-schools — strong for analytics, banking and consulting. We share batch-level indicative outcomes during shortlisting.