Faculty of Commerce and Management, Radha Govind University, Ramgarh

Overview

The Department of Management, Radha Govind University (RGU), Ramgarh, is a young Business School in Jharkhand. It offers BBA and MBA degree programs in General Management with multiple specializations, including Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, International Business and Retail.

With a consistent placement rate exceeding 95%, Radha Govind University guarantees strong career options for its management students. Several prominent multinational companies participate in the internship and final placement process, including HDFC Bank, Devnagri AI, Blue Pearl HealthTech, BeFree Business Resourcing, The Financialist, and Asite Solutions. The processes of training and corporate relations are managed by the RGU Placement Cell, which provides internships to BBA and MBA students, and ensures soft skills and communication training for all students. It also organizes seminars and workshops to aid in upskilling, and maintains long term recruiting relationships with large companies in Jharkhand and beyond.

The Department of Management is located on the 50 acre RGU Ramgarh campus, which has world class indoor sports facilities and extensive playgrounds. Each hostel has a swimming pool and gym premises, and buses are available to bring day scholars to the RGU campus. There are also venues to host cultural and co-curricular activities, including a moot court, dance and drama halls, and a computer lab with the latest softwares to hold competitions and enable learning outside the classroom. The University also organizes social responsibility initiatives so that MBA and BBA students can develop their personalities while helping the less fortunate. Finally, there is a multi-cuisine canteen to provide nutritious and well prepared food to both the day scholars and hostel residents.

Highlights

Fees

The tuition fees payable by students of the Department of Management, Radha Govind University, Ramgarh, are as follows:

• MBA: INR 35,000 per semester (INR 1.4 Lakh for the full program).
• BBA: INR 15,000 per semester (INR 90,000 for the three year program).

Other academic fees include:

• Admission and other fees for BBA students: INR 3,000 (one time; during entry to RGU).
• Admission fee for MBA: INR 5,000.
• Registration fee: INR 1,000.
• Examination fee: INR 2,000 per semester (INR 12,000 for BBA students; INR 8,000 for MBA students for the whole program).

Living Costs: BBA and MBA candidates who wish to stay in the Radha Govind University hostel must pay the semester boarding fees and mess charges. Those who commute to the campus from their homes or paying guest residences must additionally budget for daily transportation charges. All students must budget for purchase of textbooks and essential daily items.

Admissions

The eligibility criteria for admission to the Department of Management, Radha Govind University, Ramgarh, are as follows:

• MBA:
  • The applicant must hold an undergraduate degree of minimum three years' duration from any recognized University. There is no specified minimum aggregate over all the semesters of undergraduate study.
  • Students in the final year of such a degree may also apply, subject to successful completion of the degree before joining RGU Ramgarh.
  • The applicant must have a valid score from any of these three MBA entrance tests: CAT, MAT, or XAT.
• BBA:
  • The applicant must have a pass certificate issued by any Standard XII Examination conducted by a recognized Board of Secondary Education in India or abroad.
  • There is no specified minimum percentage in the 10+2 Board Examination.
  • Students of Arts, Commerce, and Science streams are all allowed to apply to the BBA program at RGU Ramgarh.

The application process to the BBA and MBA programs offered by the Department of Management has the following steps:

• Filling up the online application form on the RGU website.
• Entering academic, personal, contact, and other details carefully, as any discrepancy can lead to cancellation of the application to RGU Ramgarh.
• Uploading scanned and self-attested documents (degree certificates, academic transcripts, address proofs, identity proofs, domicile certificate, caste certificates - if applicable, and transfer certificates).
• After the application window closes, RGU Ramgarh will release a merit list of candidates who satisfy all the eligibility criteria.
• Candidates who wish to join the BBA or MBA program at the University must pay the first semester’s fees and complete the academic registration process.

Placements

As one of the top MBA colleges in India, the placement highlights of the Department of Management, Radha Govind University, Ramgarh, are as follows: 

• The University has enjoyed a 95%+ placement rate year after year.
• All BBA students must complete an internship in any company or nonprofit organization after their second year of minimum duration one month. The project report must be submitted in the final semester, and is a necessary condition for graduation.
• Prominent recruiters include HDFC Bank, Talent Sure, NuTaste Food and Drink, Sublime Data Systems, Nocil Limited, Incubyte, Mool Finance, Optimizers KPO, Bima Garage, QuickSell, Tatvic Analytics, Soft Noesis, Devnagri AI, Blue Pearl HealthTech, BeFree Business Resourcing, The Financialist, and Asite Solutions.
• The RGU Placement Cell acts as a bridge between the Department of Management and the corporate sector of India.
• All students of the Department are entitled to career counseling, skill training, and entry to the internship and placement programs organized by the Cell.
• The Cell also maintains the placement infrastructure, including a Seminar Room with a capacity of 200, and interview rooms that can host multiple candidates at the same time.
• The Placement Cell of RGU also works with companies and distinguished alumni to organize training seminars and workshops to benefit BBA and MBA students from their first year in the Department of Management.

Cut-Offs

There are no cut-offs based on the entrance test score for students applying to the MBA program at the Department of Management, Radha Govind University, Ramgarh. Similarly, there are no cut-offs based on the qualifying examination (either 10+2 Board Exam or UG semester tests) for students applying to the BBA or MBA programs respectively. However, this does not mean that all applicants will receive admission to the Department of Management; if there are more applicants than seats, a merit list will be prepared, and the students with the best entrance test and qualifying examination scores will receive offers of admission.

Faculty & Alumni

The Department of Management, Radha Govind University, Ramgarh, is home to several highly qualified Faculty members, who equip the BBA and MBA students of the Department with all the skills they need to succeed as future managers. They play an important role, along with visiting faculty members and adjunct guest lecturers, in teaching students the basics of industry best practices, so that they can succeed long term in their chosen careers. They also work with the Placement Cell to impart soft skills and sound business communication qualities to the students. Finally, they also assist postgraduate students with career choices, and help them choose the best specialization for their MBA degrees.

Even though Radha Govind University is relatively young, and is yet to graduate its fifth batch of BBA and MBA students, its alumni have already grown in their chosen careers rapidly. Therefore, the RGU Alumni Association is active on social media, primarily LinkedIn, to ensure that the graduates of all Departments and Faculties remain connected with RGU Ramgarh. Alumni are invited on a regular basis to participate in seminars and guest lectures, and work with the placement team to provide internships and job placement opportunities to current students of the Department of Management. The University also facilitates professional networking among its alumni.

Scholarships

As in other top MBA colleges in India, there are multiple financial aid options available to students of the Department of Management, Radha Govind University, Ramgarh. Most of the scholarships available to students of RGU Ramgarh are awarded by external organizations: for example, students are allowed to apply for both Government schemes and scholarships offered by private trusts. Examples of Government scholarships include central and Jharkhand state schemes to help economically weaker sections of society, SC, ST, and OBC students. These scholarships include full tuition fee waivers and a living stipend. Private organizations award scholarships based on academic merit and financial need (e.g. the OP Jindal Foundation), and their quantum varies according to the specific scholarship and the need of the student.

Preparation & FAQs

The main component of the application to the MBA program offered by the Department of Management, Radha Govind University, Ramgarh, is the MBA entrance test. PG applicants who appear for the XAT, CAT or MAT must concentrate on scoring a high percentile for admission to the MBA program, by completing the requisite number of practice tests and mock exams. They should also consider attending classroom or virtual training sessions to familiarize themselves with the difficulty level, course content, and exam pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Which is the best Business School in Ramgarh?

The Department of Management, Radha Govind University, Ramgarh, is one of the best MBA colleges in India, and is a contender for best Business School in Ramgarh. It is ranked #18 among the top 20 Emerging Private Business Schools in India, according to the IIRF 2024 ranking list.

Q. Which specializations does Radha Govind University offer to its MBA students?

MBA students of Radha Govind University, Ramgarh, can choose from among five MBA specializations: Finance, International Business, Marketing Management, Retail, and Human Resource Management.

Q. Which are the postgraduate degree programs (other than MBA) offered by the Department of Management, Radha Govind University, Ramgarh?

RGU Ramgarh offers two postgraduate programs: MBA and MHA (Master’s in Hospital Administration). This has a structure, course fee, and duration similar to the MBA program, and graduates of any stream of undergraduate study are eligible to apply.

Q. Which specializations does Radha Govind University offer to its BBA students?

The BBA program offered by Radha Govind University is a foundational course in Business Administration, and focuses on General Management. Therefore, there is no specialization, and students can expect to study courses from all areas of business leadership, including Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, and Data Analytics.