Smt RD Gardi Department of Business Management, Rajkot Admission 2025: Dates, Registration, Fees, Eligibility

Smt. R.D. Gardi Department of Business Management, Rajkot is a constituent college under Saurashtra University. With management education of high quality and approved by AICTE, New Delhi, the admission process at Smt. R.D. Gardi Department of Business Management filters the candidates that are most capable for various management programs being offered by the institute.

The institute mainly has three offerings: an MBA, an MBA in Banking and Finance, and a Ph.D. in Management. For the MBA programs, admissions are based on the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) conducted by the AICTE. The CMAT is a national-level entrance examination assessing the aptitude of candidates for management studies.

For the Ph.D. program, candidates must pass the Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET) conducted by Saurashtra University. The criteria for passing the Ph.D. entrance test are as per UGC norms, which say 50% for open category candidates and 45% for reserved categories (SC, ST, SEBC-non creamy layer, and PH).

Application Process

Application procedure for Smt. R.D. Gardi Department of Business Management will vary with respect to the programme to be applied for.

For MBA and MBA Banking and Finance programs:

1. Register for and appear for the CMAT examination conducted by AICTE.

2. Once result of CMAT is declared, eligible candidates will apply to the institute.

3. Fill in the application form, which would probably be available on the institute's official website.

4. The completed application form has to be submitted to the institute along with requisite documents and application fee.

5. The shortlisted candidates may of course be called for other rounds of selection, if there be any.

6. Final selection will be based on profiles reflected in CMAT scores and possible performance in any added rounds being conducted by the institute.

For Ph.D. Management program:

1. Apply for the Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET) conducted by Saurashtra University.
2. Sit for the PET examination.
3. Candidates who pass the PET with the required percentage (50% for open category, 45% for reserved categories) can apply for the Ph.D. program.
4. Submit the application form along with the research proposal and other required documents to the department.
5. Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview or presentation of their research proposal.
6. Final selection will be based on the performance of the candidate in the PET, interview, and evaluation of the research proposal.

Degree-wise Admission Process 

MBA. The flagship MBA program of the Smt. R.D. Gardi Department of Business Management has an approved intake of 90 seats. The admissions to this program are based on the candidate's performance in CMAT examination conducted by the AICTE. The selection may be based on CMAT scores with possibly other rounds of assessment.

MBA Banking and Finance. This specialized MBA program follows a similar admission process as the general MBA. The CMAT examination is to be taken by candidates for admission. Specific details concerning the intake are not provided; nonetheless, the admission procedure is expected to run parallel with that of the MBA program.

Ph.D. Management. Candidates willing to enrol in the doctoral program must have passed the Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET) conducted by Saurashtra University. The pass percentage is 50% for open category and 45% in case of reserved categories (SC, ST, SEBC-non creamy layer and PH). The admission process may include evaluation of research proposals and interviews following the entrance test.

Common documents required for application process are:

• Application Form
• CMAT score card (for MBA programs)
• PET score card (for Ph.D. program)
• Academic transcripts and certificates (10th, 12th, and graduation)
• Work Experience Certificate (If applicable)
• Category Certificate (for candidates of reserved categories)
• Research proposal (for Ph.D. applicants)
• Any other documents instructed by the institute at the time of application