Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (RCSS), Ernakulam is a private institution that has been approved by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) and is accredited by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) and NBA (National Board of Accreditation). The institution has been affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam.
The institution offers diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in different disciplines. To be eligible for RCSS Ernakulam programmes students must ensure that they satisfy the minimum eligibility criteria as per the chosen specialisations. According to the latest placement drive at RCSS Ernakulam, several leading organisations have participated including Mindtree, Latent View, EY, South Indian Bank, Muthoot Capital, TCS, ICICI Bank, Cognizant and many more. RCSS Ernakulam offers various campus facilities such as hostels, a library, sports facilities, IT infrastructure, an auditorium, a cafeteria, a convenience store, Wi-Fi facilities and many other facilities to enrich student’s learning experience.
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RCSS Ernakulam History
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (RCSS) was established by the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI) fathers, a religious congregation inspired by St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara, focusing on providing quality education
The college began in 1955 with a Diploma in Social Service and later introduced the first Master's in Social Work (MSW) programme in Kerala, expanding into various disciplines over the years
Initially affiliated with the University of Madras and later the University of Kerala, RCSS became part of MG University, Kottayam in 1986, growing to offer 20 programmes across 10 departments
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences NIRF Ranking 2024
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Ernakulam, has earned a place in the college category. Below is a comparison of the NIRF rankings secured by RCSS Ernakulam in 2023 and 2024.
RCSS Ernakulam NIRF Comparison
Category | 2024 | 2023 |
College | 20 | 30 |
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences Placement 2024
As per the latest placement drive, students placed in several sectors including with a competitive salary package. Mentioned below is the placement statistics of Rajagiri College of Social Sciences Placement report.
RCSS Ernakulam NIRF Placement Report
Particular | Statistics |
No. of students graduating in minimum stipulated time | 300 |
No. of students placed | 277 |
Median salary of placed graduates | Rs 7,10,000 |
No. of students selected for Higher Studies | 8 |
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences Location
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (RCSS), Ernakulam is located at Rajagiri P.O, Kalamassery, Cochin, Kerala.
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MSW
A Pass in any Bachelors Degree Examination of Mahatma Gandhi University or an equivalent degree of any other University duly recognized by Mahatma Gandhi University with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate for all parts of examination. Final year students who await their results at graduation level are also eligible to apply for the programme.A pass in any Bachelor's Degree (recognised by Mahatma Gandhi University) is needed for SC/ST students.
BSW Hons
Candidate who have passed plus two or equivalent examination recognized 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.
Ph.D Social Work
Candidates for admission to PhD programme shall have a Master’s degree in the concerned or related discipline or a professional degree declared equivalent to Master’s degree by Mahatma Gandhi University or of other Universities recognized as eligible for higher studies thereto with atleast55% marks in aggregate or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions. In cases, where a candidate proposes to do PhD in a particular discipline with qualifying degree from another university, in a discipline not offered by the University, the candidate shall produce a certificate of eligibility issued by Mahatma Gandhi University on or before the date of Doctoral Interview.
MCA
- Passed B.C.A/ B.Sc. (Computer Science)/ B.Sc (IT) / B.E(CSE)/ B.Tech (CSE) / B.E(IT) / B.Tech (IT) or equivalent Degree.
OR
- Passed any graduation degree (e.g.: B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc / B.Com. /B.A./ B. Voc./ etc.,) preferably with Mathematics at 10+2 level or at Graduation level Obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved/PWD category) in the qualifying examination. (for students having no Mathematics background compulsory bridge course will be framed by the respective University/ Institution and additional bridge courses related to computer subjects as per the norms of the concerned University).
BBA
The candidate shall be required to have passed Plus Two or equivalent examination or an examination recognized as equivalent thereto by MG University.
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.
Ph.D Management
The eligibility conditions for the Ph.D. programme in Management are laid down by the MG University from time to time stipulating to the norms of the UGC. The intake is usually in the month of June-July or as notified by the MG University.
Candidates with the following can apply.
1. Candidates who have qualified the MG university entrance exam for Ph.D. Programme conducted by the university within the relevant time frame
2. Candidates with NET/ JRF (JRF which is valid at the time of application)
The selection of the candidates is based on the following:
1. Eligibility in the qualifying exam
2. Merit in the synopsis the candidate intends to study
3. Availability of vacancies with the research guides.
4. Final approval from MG University
If selected, the candidate is to be in a position to complete full-time course work for a duration as stipulated by the university/UGC. The stages of progress of the study are to be reviewed by the doctoral committee every six months.
The research scholar on fulfilling the time frame as specified by the UGC (Based on a full time or part-time scholar), on completion of at least two publications as per the UGC norms pertaining to his/her study, and after necessary review at the doctoral committees, may be allowed to submit the thesis.
M.Sc Statistics
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Rajagiri P.O, Kalamassery, Cochin - 683104, Kerala, India
Phone: 0484-2660609 , 0484-2660601
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Website: http://rcss.rajagiri.edu/