Rajagiri College of Engineering & Technology
Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology (RSET), established in 2001 by the CMI Fathers (Rajagiri Group), is one of Kerala's top private engineering colleges. Located in Kakkanad - Kochi's IT hub (InfoPark, SmartCity) - RSET offers strong placements, modern infrastructure, and a campus culture that blends Kerala's academic tradition with growing tech ecosystem access.
ℹ️At a glance
RSET's Kakkanad location is adjacent to InfoPark and SmartCity - Kerala's largest IT parks hosting TCS, Infosys, UST, IBS, and 300+ tech companies. Rajagiri Group also runs Rajagiri Business School (top MBA in Kerala) and Rajagiri College of Social Sciences.
🎯Admissions
Latest cutoffs from 2025 · KEAM / CEE Kerala
Admissions through KEAM counselling (Kerala domicile) + management quota. Total intake ~600.
Admission via: KEAM ↗
🗓️Admission Timeline
Real exam dates from ExamNotifi. Counselling & fee steps are the standard sequence - confirm exact dates on the official portal.
- Registration opens5 Jan 2027
- Registration closes6 Feb 2027
- Entrance exam13 Apr 2027 - 25 Apr 2027
- Results & rank card
Usually 3-5 weeks after the exam
- Counselling & seat allotment
Certificate verification, web options, then allotment
💺 Convener / rank quota (~70%)
Fill through official state web counselling on your entrance rank. Lower, state-regulated tuition. This is the merit route - no capitation.
💰 Management quota (~30%)
Apply directly to the college, usually once convener rounds finish (around Jul-Aug). Still needs a valid entrance rank at most colleges, but fees are markedly higher than the convener seat.
Seat splits and fees vary by college and year. Always confirm the current management-quota fee directly with the college before deciding.
💸Fees & Cost of Study
| Component | Amount | Period | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | ~₹1,50,000 | per year | |
| Hostel + Mess | ~₹90,000 | per year |
Total 4-year cost: ~₹8-10 Lakhs
💼Placements
2025 batch
Strong placements for Kerala private college segment. InfoPark/SmartCity adjacency means direct pipeline to Kochi IT companies. Growing presence of Bangalore/Chennai recruiters.
Top Recruiters
🏗️Infrastructure & Facilities
- Hostels: Good hostels on campus; separate male/female; mess facilities.
- Labs & Libraries: Modern labs; central library; innovation and incubation centre.
- Sports & Health: Sports facilities; health centre; Rajagiri hospital network accessible.
📚Academics & Faculty
- Curriculum: Autonomous curriculum with KTU affiliation; industry-aligned electives; project-based learning.
- Faculty: 150+ faculty; strong CS, ECE departments; growing research culture.
- Research: Growing research output; CMI Trust provides stable funding.
- Culture: Supportive academic environment; strong faculty mentoring; manageable class sizes.
🎉Campus Life & Extracurriculars
- Festivals: TATHVA (tech fest), RSET cultural events.
- Clubs: Coding, robotics, IEEE, music, social service, entrepreneurship clubs.
- Social: Kochi metro lifestyle; close to Lulu Mall, Marine Drive; Kerala's most cosmopolitan city.
- Challenges: Brand outside Kerala limited; fewer product companies than Bangalore.
🌐Alumni Network & Research
- Alumni: 15,000+ alumni; strong in Kerala IT (InfoPark companies) and Gulf tech sector.
- Research: Growing research output; CMI Trust provides stable funding.
✅Who This College Is Best For
- Kerala students wanting top private engineering near Kochi IT hub
- CS/IT aspirants targeting InfoPark/SmartCity company placements
- Students preferring Kochi lifestyle (Kerala's most cosmopolitan city)
- Families wanting Rajagiri Group brand at moderate private college fees
⚖️Trade-offs
✓ Pros
- Adjacent to Kerala's largest IT parks (InfoPark, SmartCity)
- NAAC A+ with autonomous status
- Rajagiri Group brand (CMI trust stability)
- Kochi - Kerala's best city for engineering careers
× Cons
- Brand outside Kerala limited
- Fewer product companies than Bangalore/Hyderabad colleges
- Non-CS branches face tighter job market
- Moderate campus size (30 acres)
🗣️Student Ratings & Reviews
Honest takes from students who actually go there.
📚Sources
Independent references - verify any number on the original site.
- Official RSET Website · Official
Last updated: 2026-05-24