Rourkela Institute of Management Studies- RIMS Rourkela Admission 2026: Process, Eligibility & Selection Criteria

For MBA / PGDM (Flagship Programs – 2 years)

• Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved categories) from a recognized university.
• Accepted Entrance Exams: Valid score in any one of — CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, OJEE (Odisha Joint Entrance Examination).
• Selection Process: Entrance score → Shortlisting → Group Discussion (GD) + Personal Interview (PI).
• Direct/Management Quota: Possible for limited seats based on merit/entrance score + institute-level GD/PI.

For MCA

• Eligibility: Relevant bachelor's degree (e.g., BCA/B.Sc. with Maths) + minimum marks.
• Entrance: OJEE or NIMCET (as applicable).
• Selection via entrance counseling or merit.
• For UG Programs (BBA, BCA, BJMC, etc.)
• Eligibility: 10+2 (or equivalent) with minimum 45–50% aggregate (relaxation for reserved categories).
• Selection: Primarily merit-based on qualifying exam marks (no major entrance required for most UG).

General Steps for Admission (2026 Session)

Application Process

• Online: Go to → Admissions section → Fill registration form → Pay application fee (if any).
• Offline: Download form from site or visit campus in Rourkela.
• Submit required documents (marksheets, entrance scorecard, ID proof, photos, etc.).

Entrance Exam & Shortlisting

• Appear for accepted exam(s) and obtain valid score.
• Institute shortlists based on scores (cutoffs vary good percentile in CAT/MAT preferred for better chances).

GD/PI & Final Selection

• Attend GD + PI rounds (conducted by RIMS, often online/offline).
• Final merit list based on entrance score + GD/PI performance + academics.

Document Verification & Fee Payment

• Submit originals for verification.
• Pay admission/fee 
• Confirm seat and complete enrollment.