Rankings & Recognition
What are the ratings and rankings of MSRIM?
MSRIM is consistently ranked among India's top B-Schools with the following recognitions:
- QS I-GAUGE awarded Gold rating in Management
- Times Group ranked 17th among South India's top B-Schools
- Career 360 assigned AAA* rating
- The Week magazine placed 68th nationally and 7th in Bangalore among private institutions
- Business World Magazine ranked 83rd among 100 B-Schools
- Business Standard awarded an A5 rating
What recognitions does MSRIM hold?
MSRIM offers AICTE-approved PGDM since 1995, with NBA accreditation and AIU recognition (MBA equivalence). The institute is also ranked in the NIRF framework and holds a QS I-GAUGE Gold rating.
Programme & Fees
What is the difference between PGDM and MBA?
PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) is a more rigorous, industry-aligned programme offered by autonomous institutes like MSRIM. Key advantages over a university MBA include:
- Multiple specialisation options
- Industry-relevant curriculum with regular updates
- Faculty with professional industry backgrounds
- Innovative teaching methods: case studies, role-plays, simulations
- Greater internship and corporate exposure opportunities
- Strong industry connections
What is the fee structure and financial support available?
The total programme cost is ₹10.00 Lakhs, payable as 1 + 4 installments. Merit-based scholarships are available based on academic performance. Educational loans are also facilitated through banking partners.
Does MSRIM offer any additional certificate programmes?
MSRIM exclusively offers AICTE-approved PGDM programmes, along with specialised certificate programmes in business education for students and corporate clients. These complement the core PGDM curriculum.
Is lateral entry or transfer possible?
No. MSRIM does not have lateral entry or transfer policies from sister institutions or other programmes. All students must complete the full PGDM programme from the first trimester.
Admission Process
What is the admission selection process?
Candidates must:
- Qualify through standardised tests: MAT, CAT, CMAT, XAT, GMAT, or equivalent
- Participate in institute-conducted Group Discussions (GD)
- Appear for Personal Interviews (PI) conducted by MSRIM faculty and industry experts
Are educational loans available?
Yes. Educational loans are available with institutional facilitation and bank liaison support. MSRIM has arrangements with leading banks to assist students in obtaining loans for the full course fee.
Placement Statistics
What are the placement statistics at MSRIM?
- Placement rate exceeds 95%
- Over 100 companies recruit on campus annually
- Salary range: ₹6 Lakhs to ₹23 Lakhs per annum
- Primarily domestic placements; some overseas opportunities exist
Campus Life
Are hostel facilities available?
Yes. Separate residential accommodations are provided for male and female students. Facilities include furnished rooms, purified drinking water, food services, laundry, Wi-Fi connectivity, and on-campus medical services.