Are you interested in aviation? Seeking a low fee government MBA college in 2026? Want to join the best MBA college without the pressure of CAT? If yes then the hidden government MBA College backed by the Ministry of Civil Aviation might surprise you. In this article, we have covered everything about the Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University (RGNAU) for MBA admission without CAT exam 2026. Let us explore more details about this unique opportunity.
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RGNAU is an autonomous Central University established by an act of Parliament under the Ministry of Civil Aviation. This government university was established in 2013 and is located in Fursatganj, District Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, India.
The two-year MBA course at RGNAU focuses on specialized aviation and airport management programs. Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University, Raebareli invites applications from graduates for admission to its MBA courses in the field of aviation & allied industries.
Programmes | Total Seats | GEN | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST |
60 | 24 | 6 | 16 | 9 | 5 | |
60 | 24 | 6 | 16 | 9 | 5 | |
MBA in Aviation Finance | 30 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
The table lists the varied MBA programmes offered by RGNAU, Raebareli. The course-wise breakdown of the total seats intake into general and other categories are highlighted in the above table. Refer to the above table for more details.
Candidates must have graduated from a recognized University or Institution with at least 50 per cent marks in aggregate.
Candidates appearing for the final year exam in 2026 are also eligible to apply, requiring their result declaration is on or before July 31, 2026.
A relaxation of 5 percent is applicable for SC, ST, and PwD category candidates (minimum of 45 per cent marks in Bachelor degree).
Sl. No. | Criteria | Weightage in % |
1 | Academic Performance (Class X, XII & Graduation) | 30 |
2 | CAT / GMAT / XAT / CMAT / CUET-PG Score | 40–50 |
3 | Group Discussion (GD) | 10 |
4 | Personal Interview (PI) | 10–20 |
30 per cent of the weightage is based on the academic performance in 10th class, 12th class, and graduation. Apart from the CAT exam, you can also take admission in RGNAU through various other entrance exams like GMAT, XAT, CMAT or CUET-PG. 40 to 50 per cent weightage is based on the CAT, GMAT, XAT, CMAT or CUET-PG score. 10 per cent of the weightage is based on GD round and 10 to 20 per cent of the weightage is based on the Personal Interview. After considering the candidates through entrance exams (CAT/GMAT/XAT/CMAT/CUET-PG), if still there are vacant seats then RGNAU may consider candidates with direct applications.
Sl. No. | Category | Amount in Rupees |
1 | General / OBC / EWS | Rs 1000.00 |
2 | SC / ST / PwD / Female | Rs 500.00 |
Application Deadline: The last date to submit the online application form for the academic session 2026-2027 is March 31, 2026.
Online Registration Fees: The registration fees for the General/OBC/EWS candidates is ₹1000 and for SC/ST/PwD/Female candidates is ₹500.
How to Apply: Eligible candidates for MBA in 2026 can apply through the university official website www.rgnau.ac.in and all applications must be submitted through Samarth Portal only.
Sl. No. | Important Activities | Due Date |
1 | Start of Online Application | February 11, 2026 |
2 | Last Date of Receiving Application | March 31, 2026 |
3 | Publication of Shortlisted Candidates for GD/PI | April 10, 2026 |
4 | GD / Personal Interview | April 20–22, 2026 |
5 | Publication of 1st Merit List | April 24, 2026 |
6 | Deposit of Seat Booking Fee | April 30, 2026 |
Refer to the above table to check out the important dates of the application and selection process.
The academic fees for the two-years MBA program in RGNAU is under Rs. 5 lakhs and the hostel fees is approximately Rs. 2-3 Lakhs. The median package at the Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University is Rs. 5.5 Lakhs and the highest package is Rs. 18 Lakhs as per the official placements data.
Post Graduate Diploma in Airport Operations - 2019 Batch
S.NO | Name of the Student | Name of the Company |
1 | Onkar Kulkarni | Mangalore Airport, Adani |
2 | Nama Rajesh | Mangalore Airport, Adani |
3 | Annie J Eugine | Indigo Airlines |
4 | Pankaj Kumar Dwivedi | Qatar Airways |
5 | Sneha K.L | Mangalore Airport, Adani |
6 | Tulika Rawat | Indigo Airlines |
7 | Shashank Yadav | DB Schenker |
8 | Ashnitha Babu | Indigo Airlines |
9 | Shreya Lau | Updater Service pvt ltd |
10 | Gogulram N | Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, GMR |
11 | Jyotish Kumar Bharti | FedEx |
12 | Nirupma Patel | Indigo Airlines |
13 | Shantanu | Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport |
14 | Anwesha Pal | Indigo Airlines |
15 | Siddharth Singh | Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport |
16 | Madhur Joon | Wipro |
17 | Tulika Saha | Indigo Airlines |
18 | Pamu Sai Naveen | Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, GMR |
19 | Karan Dixit | FedEx |
20 | Sneha Dhar | AISATS, Delhi |
21 | Sreekutty Rajesh | Indigo Airlines |
This table represents the RGNAU alumni and key Recruiters from the batch 2019. The listed alumni are from the Post Graduate Diploma in Airport Operations which got placement in diverse companies. Refer to the above table to check the major recruiting companies at RGNAU.
S.NO | Name of the Student | Name of the Company |
1 | Karan Chanana | Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport |
2 | Rakkesh Sivakumar | Delhi international airport limited |
3 | Swatika Jora | Updater service pvt ltd |
4 | Anusree A V | Sardar Vallabhai Patel International Airport, Adani, Ahmedabad |
5 | Rinash R | Maruthsakha Aerospace and Aviation |
6 | Ankur Pratap Singh | Sardar Vallabhai Patel International Airport, Adani, Ahmedabad |
7 | Aswanth V P | Vistara Airlines |
8 | Yogesh Solanki | Sardar Vallabhai Patel International Airport, Adani, Ahmedabad |
9 | Abhijith Mj | Updater service pvt ltd |
10 | Suvam Samar Tunga | Sindhudhurg Airport |
11 | Kavita Khatri | Sardar Vallabhai Patel International Airport, Adani, Ahmedabad |
12 | Akshai Raj K | Updater service pvt ltd |
13 | Gulshan Sharma | Jaipur International Airport |
14 | Yerneni Saikanth | Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, GMR |
15 | Brijesh Kumar Chaurasia | Sardar Vallabhai Patel International Airport, Adani, Ahmedabad |
16 | Kiran Raj R | Vistara Airlines |
17 | Lakshmipriya P S | Sardar Vallabhai Patel International Airport, Adani, Ahmedabad |
18 | Abhishek Singh | Sardar Vallabhai Patel International Airport, Adani, Ahmedabad |
19 | Syam Krishnan M | Goa International Airport |
20 | Manish Kumar | Sardar Vallabhai Patel International Airport, Adani, Ahmedabad |
Refer to this table for the RGNAU alumni and major recruiting companies that participated in the placement drive at RGNAU for the batch 2020.
S.NO | Name of the Student | Name of the Company |
1 | Kumud Datta | AAI CLAS |
2 | Krishnapriya KT | AAI CLAS |
3 | Anjali Masih | AAI CLAS |
4 | Vishnu C Menon | Mangalore International Airport (Adani) |
5 | Abhinav Yerraguntla | AAI CLAS |
6 | Gokul Krishnan P | AAI CLAS |
7 | Akhil Arya | AAI CLAS |
8 | Rijitha Rajan | AAI CLAS |
9 | Pooja Sharma | AAI CLAS |
10 | Simran S Inamdar | AAI CLAS |
11 | Pradipto Mondal | AAI CLAS |
12 | Vedant Singh | AAI CLAS |
Refer to the above table for the RGNAU alumni and key recruiters that participated in the placement drive at RGNAU for the batch 2021. With a government backing, affordable fee structure, high placement rates, and no CAT requirement, MBA from RGNAU in 2026 is worth considering for making a solid high-flying career in the aviation sector.
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