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Rajiv Gandhi University Admission 2024: Result, Answer Key, Exam Date, Courses, Fees, Dates, Eligibility, Selection Process

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Rajiv Gandhi University Admission 2026 is based on entrance examination scores followed by university counselling. Admission to UG courses is through CUET UG, PG admission is through CUET PG, and PhD admission is through RGUPET. For MA Political Science, candidates need a bachelor's degree with at least 45% from a recognised university.

RGU Itanagar offers UG, PG, research, and distance-learning programs through its Institute of Distance Education. The total fee for MA Political Science is INR 25,300, while detailed eligibility, counselling steps, and cutoff details are given below.

RGU Itanagar admission registration and counselling are conducted through the official admission portal rguadmission.samarth.edu.in.

Table of Contents

RGU Itanagar Important Dates
RGU Itanagar Courses and Fees
RGU Itanagar Admission Process
RGU Itanagar UG Admission
RGU Itanagar PG Admission
RGU Itanagar PhD Admission
RGU Itanagar CUET UG Cutoff
RGU Itanagar CUET PG Cutoff
RGU Itanagar Admission FAQs

RGU Itanagar Important Dates 2026

The table below includes university counselling dates and the applicable national-level entrance exam schedules for RGU Itanagar admission.

Exam / Program	Admission Activity	Date / Schedule
CUET UG 2026	National-level entrance exam for UG admission	Listed in the CUET UG 2026 dates widget
CUET PG 2026	National-level entrance exam for PG admission	Listed in the CUET PG 2026 dates widget
PG Programs	Counselling & Document Verification	04 - 07 August 2026
PG Programs	Spot Round Admission	14 - 15 August 2026
UG Programs	Counselling	25 - 27 August 2026
UG Programs	Spot Round Admission	29 August - 01 September 2026
PhD Programs	Counselling	29 August - 04 September 2026

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

CUET UG 2026 Dates

CUET PG 2026 Dates

RGU Itanagar Courses and Fees 2026

RGU Itanagar offers courses across computer applications, education, science, technology, agriculture, arts, and research disciplines. The table below lists major programs with their eligibility requirements.

Courses	Specialization	Eligibility
BCA	General	10+2 with Math/Statistics as a compulsory subject or 3 years diploma in Technology or engineering.
B.Ed.	General, Art and Science.	Applicants with M.A./M.Sc./M.Com/B.A./B.Sc./B.Com./B.Tech (with Mathematics)/ BE (with Mathematics) degree (10+2+3) from RGU Itanagar or any other recognized university with 50% marks in graduation are eligible for admission.
M.Sc	Food Technology, Zoology, Agronomy, Plant Pathology and many more.	Graduation under 10+2+3/4 pattern of education from any UGC recognized University in Food Technology/Biology/Agriculture or equivalent with a minimum of 50% Marks.
M.Tech.	CSE and Electronics and Communication.	Candidate must have B.Tech or B.E or M.Sc in CS/IT or MCA or Electronics Engineering or M.Sc. in Electronics or IETE or AMIETE graduate qualification from a recognized institution.

RGU Itanagar Fee Details

Fee Context	Amount
MA Political Science total fee at RGU Itanagar	INR 25,300
B.Ed. General program fee at RGU Itanagar	INR 32,500
B.Ed fee at Mizoram University for comparison	INR 59,020

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

RGU Itanagar Institute of Distance Education

Rajiv Gandhi University also offers selected programs through its Institute of Distance Education. This option supports flexible learning through regional study centres for students who cannot attend regular campus-based classes.

RGU Itanagar Admission Process 2026

Rajiv Gandhi University follows an entrance-based admission system for UG, PG, and PhD programs. CUET scores are used for UG and PG merit lists, while RGUPET is used for PhD shortlisting.

Stage	Details
Entrance Examination Registration	UG applicants must register for CUET UG, PG applicants must register for CUET PG, and PhD applicants must register for RGUPET through the university admission route.
Application Fee Payment	Candidates have to pay the required application fee while completing entrance exam registration.
Entrance Exam Fees	CUET UG: INR 1000 for General category and CUET PG: INR 1200 for General category.
RGU Itanagar Online Application	After entrance results are announced, candidates must fill the RGU Itanagar admission form on the Samarth portal by registering, entering academic details, uploading scorecards, and paying the counselling fee.
Merit List Preparation	The university prepares a course-wise merit list based on CUET scores for UG/PG courses, candidate category, and seat availability. For PhD programs, shortlisting is based on RGUPET scores.
Counselling Process	Shortlisted candidates must pay the RGU counselling fee of INR 300 and complete counselling, document verification, seat allotment based on merit, admission fee payment, and seat confirmation.

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Documents Required for RGU Itanagar Counselling

Candidates must keep the following documents ready for RGU Itanagar admission and counselling verification.

Document	Purpose
Class 10 & 12 Marksheet	Proof of academic qualification
Graduation Marksheet	Required for PG admissions
Entrance Exam Scorecard	CUET UG / CUET PG / RGUPET result
Photo ID Proof	Identity verification
Passport-size Photographs	Admission records
Category Certificate (if applicable)	Reservation benefits

RGU Itanagar UG Admission 2026

UG admission at Rajiv Gandhi University is offered through CUET UG scores followed by university counselling. BCA, B.Ed., and B.Sc Agriculture are among the major UG-level programs available at RGU Itanagar.

Course	Admission Details	Eligibility
B.Sc Agriculture	Course Duration: 4 Years Entrance Exam: CUET UG Selection Criteria: CUET UG and Counselling	10+2 with PCB / Agriculture
BCA	Specialization: General Admission through the UG admission process	10+2 with Math/Statistics as a compulsory subject or 3 years diploma in Technology or engineering.
B.Ed.	Specializations: General, Art and Science	M.A./M.Sc./M.Com/B.A./B.Sc./B.Com./B.Tech (with Mathematics)/ BE (with Mathematics) degree (10+2+3) with 50% marks in graduation.

RGU Itanagar PG Admission 2026

PG admission at Rajiv Gandhi University is based on CUET PG scores followed by university counselling. For MA admission, applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized university.

Course	Admission Details	Eligibility
MA	Course Duration: 2 Years Entrance Exam: CUET PG Selection Criteria: CUET PG Score and Counselling	Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline. For MA Political Science, a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 45% is required.
M.Sc	Specializations include Food Technology, Zoology, Agronomy, Plant Pathology and many more.	Graduation under 10+2+3/4 pattern from any UGC recognized University in Food Technology/Biology/Agriculture or equivalent with at least 50% marks.
M.Tech.	Specializations include CSE and Electronics and Communication.	B.Tech or B.E or M.Sc in CS/IT or MCA or Electronics Engineering or M.Sc. in Electronics or IETE or AMIETE graduate qualification from a recognized institution.

RGU Itanagar PhD Admission 2026

Admission to the PhD program at RGU Itanagar is conducted through the RGUPET entrance examination followed by an interview.

Criteria	Details
Entrance Exam	RGUPET
Eligibility	Master's degree with a minimum of 55%
Selection Process	Entrance Test + Interview

RGU Itanagar PhD Selection Weightage

The PhD selection process gives weightage to both the RGUPET entrance test and the personal interview.

Selection Component	Weightage
RGUPET Entrance Test	70%
Personal Interview	30%

Note: Candidates who qualify for UGC NET / JRF may be exempted from the entrance test as per university regulations.

Student view on RGU Itanagar Admission

Tater Lamdik shared that Rajiv Gandhi University was chosen because it is the only nearby government university and one of the reputed institutions in Arunachal Pradesh. Since the desired master's program was available at RGU, the student did not apply to other colleges.

RGU Itanagar CUET UG Cutoff 2025

The table below shows the RGU Itanagar CUET UG Cutoff 2025 for selected UG courses.

Courses	Round 1 (Closing Marks)	Round 4 (Closing Marks)
BCA	163	-
B.Sc Agriculture	235	221

Cutoff Interpretation:

B.Sc Agriculture recorded a higher closing score of 221 compared to BCA at 163, showing stronger competition for agriculture-related admission.
Applicants targeting B.Sc Agriculture should aim for higher entrance scores, while BCA admission may remain possible with moderate scores depending on category and seat availability.
Professional programs connected with government-sector opportunities, such as agriculture, usually see higher demand than general IT programs in regional universities.

RGU Itanagar CUET PG Cutoff 2025

The table below gives the RGU Itanagar CUET PG Cutoff 2025 for PG programs.

Courses	Round 1 (Closing marks)
MA National Security Studies	292
MA Psychology	250
MA Political Science	175
M.Sc Plant Pathology	161
M.Sc Food Technology	158
B.Ed Art	155
B.Ed Science	141
MA History	114
MA Economics	95
M.Sc Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry	90
M.Tech Agricultural Engineering	80

Cutoff Interpretation:

MA National Security Studies and MA Psychology had the highest PG cutoffs, indicating strong demand among applicants.
B.Ed Art with 155 and B.Ed Science with 141 show steady demand because these courses support eligibility for teaching positions in schools and educational institutions.
M.Sc Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry and M.Tech Agricultural Engineering had comparatively lower cutoffs because they need specific undergraduate backgrounds and attract a more specialized applicant pool.
Students targeting high-cutoff PG courses should aim for stronger entrance scores, while specialized science and technical programs may offer better admission chances with moderate scores.

RGU Itanagar Admission FAQs

Ques. What are the main reasons students prefer RGU Itanagar?

Ans. Students generally consider Rajiv Gandhi University for its affordable education, wide academic choices, research exposure, and agriculture-related programs. The university also suits applicants looking for a quieter academic setting instead of a larger metropolitan campus environment.

Ques. Can foreign applicants apply for RGU Itanagar admission?

Ans. Yes, RGU Itanagar offers admission options for international students in undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs. Foreign students may apply through the designated national admission route for international applicants or directly through the university admission process, depending on the rules of the academic session. The university also provides international student support, campus accommodation, and academic assistance.

Ques. How does RGU Itanagar support higher education in Northeast India?

Ans. Rajiv Gandhi University is a major central university in Northeast India with programs across diverse academic areas and comparatively affordable tuition. Along with the fee advantage shown in the fee table above, the university offers research opportunities, modern academic infrastructure, access to regional and national scholarship schemes, and academic scope in regional studies, environmental research, and cultural studies.

Ques. What should applicants be careful about during RGU Itanagar admission?

Ans. Applicants should verify CUET subject selection, course-wise eligibility, and counselling deadlines before applying. Missing the RGU Itanagar counselling registration after CUET results are declared can result in losing the admission opportunity.

Rajiv Gandhi University UG Admission 2023

Rajiv Gandhi University offers BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BFA, BCA, B.Music, and BALLB at the UG level. BA and B.Sc are offered in multiple streams. The duration of these courses is 3 years while BALLB is offered for a duration of 5 years. Candidates must have the minimum eligibility of class 12 (arts/commerce/ Science) stream from any recognized Board. Admission to these courses will be done through Common University Entrance Test (CUET).

Rajiv Gandhi University UG Eligibility Criteria

Course-wise eligibility criteria and the subjects that candidates need to choose in the CUET are mentioned below in table:

Course	Subject For CUET	Eligibility
B.Sc Botany	Botany, Chemistry & Zoology	candidate who has passed the 12 (10+2) class examination from any recognised board in Life Science
B.Sc Chemistry	Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics	candidate who has passed the 12 (10+2) class examination from any recognised board in Physical Science
B.Sc Mathematics	Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics	candidate who has passed the 12 (10+2) class examination from any recognised board in Physical Science
B.Sc Physics	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics	candidate who has passed the 12 (10+2) class examination from any recognised board in Physical Science
B.Sc Zoology	Zoology, Botany, Chemistry	candidate who has passed the 12 (10+2) class examination from any recognised board in Life Science
B.Sc Geology	Compulsory English, concern subjects	candidate who has passed the 12 (10+2) class examination from any recognised board in Life Science
BA Anthropology	Anthropology: English Compulsory, Economics/Education/English/Geography/Hindi/History/Political Science/Sociology	candidate who has passed the 12 (10+2) class examination from any recognised board in Arts/Science/Commerce
BA Economics	Economics: English Compulsory, Anthropology/Education/English/Geography/Hindi/History/Political Science/Sociology	candidate who has passed the 12 (10+2) class examination from any recognised board in Arts/Science/Commerce
BA Education	Education: English Compulsory, Anthropology/Economics/English/Geography/Hindi/History/Political Science/Sociology	candidate who has passed the 12 (10+2) class examination from any recognised board in Arts/Science/Commerce
BA English	English: English Compulsory, Anthropology/Economics/Education/Geography/Hindi/History/Political Science/Sociology	candidate who has passed the 12 (10+2) class examination from any recognised board in Arts/Science/Commerce
BA Geography	Geography: English Compulsory, Anthropology/Economics/Education/English/Hindi/History/Political Science/Sociology	candidate who has passed the 12 (10+2) class examination from any recognised board in Arts/Science/Commerce
BA Hindi	Hindi : English Compulsory, Anthropology/Economics/Education/English/Geography/History/Political Science/Sociology	candidate who has passed the 12 (10+2) class examination from any recognised board in Arts/Science/Commerce
BA History	History: English Compulsory, Anthropology/Economics/Education/English/Geography/Hindi/Political Science/Sociology	candidate who has passed the 12 (10+2) class examination from any recognised board in Arts/Science/Commerce
BA Political Science	Political Science: English Compulsory, Anthropology/Economics/Education/English/Geography/Hindi/History/Sociology	candidate who has passed the 12 (10+2) class examination from any recognised board in Arts/Science/Commerce
BA Socilogy	Sociology: English Compulsory, Anthropology/Economics/Education/English/Geography/Hindi/History/Political Science	candidate who has passed the 12 (10+2) class examination from any recognised board in Arts/Science/Commerce
B.Com	Commerce, Compulsory English/Hindi	candidate who has passed the 12 (10+2) class examination from any recognised board in Commerce
BCA	Compulsory Eglish/Hindi, Concern Subjects	candidate who has passed the class 12 (10+2) examination with Mathematics or 3 years Engineering Diploma from any recognised board Science
B.Music	Compulsory English, Concern subjects	candidate who has passed the 12 (10+2) class examination from any recognised board in Arts/Science/Commerce
BFA	Compulsory English, Concern subjects	candidate who has passed the 12 (10+2) class examination from any recognised board in Arts/Science/Commerce
BALLB	English, Political Science, Sociology, History, concern Law Subjects	candidate who has passed the 12 (10+2) class examination from any recognised board in Arts/Science/Commerce

Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) Selection Process

The selection of Candidates for UG courses at RGU will be done on the basis of marks obtained in CUET 2023 and the merit list prepared based on it.

Candidates applying for the BCA course will be selected on the basis of merit.
Candidates applying for B.Sc in Geology will be given admission on the basis of CUET/RGUCET results.
The candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD/OBC categories will be selected based on the norms of the Government of India

Rajiv Gandhi University UG Application Process

Candidates seeking admission to UG courses at RGU are required to apply for CUET on its official website. The detailed instruction for the filling up of the online application is given below:

Candidates must visit the official website of NTA https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/
Candidates need to register themselves with a valid Email-ID & Phone number.
Candidates must generate a password & Application Number.
After successful Registration, candidates must upload Photograph (10Kb-200Kb) and Signature (4Kb-30Kb) along with educational documents.
Candidates must also upload scanned copies of the Category Certificate and PWD Certificate (if needed)
Candidates must properly check the application form before submitting it
Candidates must pay the application fee through online mode only
The candidate must take the printout of the submitted application form and the fee receipt for future reference

Documents Required:

Scanned Passport Sized Photograph
Signature of the Candidate
Academic Mark sheets
PWD Certificate
Category Certificate

RGU MA. M.Com & M.Sc Admission 2023

The M.A course is available in a number of specializations such as Anthropology, Economics, Education, English, Geography, Hindi, History, Mass Communication, Political Science, Sociology and Tribal Studies. In case of M.Sc there are specializations like Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics and Computing, Physics and Zoology.

Course Name	Specializations	Eligibility
MA	Anthropology	Candidates with graduation degree under 10+2+3 pattern from RGU or UGC recognized university. The candidate must have minimum 45% marks in Major/Honours or 50% in Pass course in the concerned discipline or as one of the elective subjects. Also, candidates holding degree in Social Science or Science can apply for the courses of Anthropology, Sociology and Mass Communication.
	Economics,
	Hindi
	English
	Tribal Studies
	Sociology
	Political Science
	Mass Communication
	History
	Geography
	Education
M.Sc	Botany
	Chemistry
	Mathematics
	Physics
	Zoology
M.Com

There is a relaxation of 5% for SC, ST and OBC (NCL) holding Honours or Pass course degree. Candidates with B.Ed. degree having minimum 45% marks are also eligible for the course of M.A in Education.

RGU Admission B.Ed, M.Ed Admission 2023

B.Ed program is of two years duration covered in four semesters. The admission is based on merit with 30 seats reserved for deputed teachers, 35 seats for direct admission and remaining 35 seats for paid admission.

M.Ed programme is of two years covered in four semesters. Out of 20 seats 10 seats are for paid admission and remaining 10 seats for direct admission. The admission is purely on merit basis.

Course Name	Eligibility
B.Ed	Candidate with graduation degree under 10+2+3 scheme with 50% marks in M.A/M.Sc/M.Com/B.A/B.Sc/B.Com/B.Tech/BE (with mathematics) from RGU or UGC recognized university is considered eligible for the course.
M.Ed	Candidates with B.Ed. degree from RGU or any other UGC recognized university with minimum 55% marks are eligible to apply for the course.

RGU BCA, MCA, M.Tech, MBA & MSW Admission 2023

BCA and MCA are three years courses covered in six semesters while M.Tech, MBA and MSW are of two years duration with four semesters each. For admission to M.Tech program, candidates with valid GATE score are given preference.

In case of M.Tech in Electronics and Computer Engineering AIMETE and IETE graduates can also apply. The MBA and MSW applicants have to appear for a written test followed by personal interview. Applicants have to appear for a round of group discussion in case of MSW programme.

Course Name	Specialization	Eligibility	No. of Seats
BCA		10+2 with Math/statistics as a compulsory subject or 3 years diploma in Technology or engineering.	24
MCA		BCA or any other bachelor’s degree with Math/Statistics as a compulsory subject at 10+2 level.	24
M.Tech	Computer Science & Engineering	B.Tech or B.E or M.Sc in Computer Science/IT or MCA from a recognized institution.	16
M.Tech	Electronics & Communication Engineering	B.Tech or Electronics Engineering or MSc. in Electronics or IETE or AMIETE graduate.	15
MBA		Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with minimum 50% aggregate in any discipline.	36
MSW		Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with minimum 50% marks in any discipline.	24

RGU M.Phil & Ph.D Admission 2023

RGU offers M.Phil & Ph.D program in Anthropology, Hindi, Economics, Political Science, Tribal Science, Mass Communication, History, Geography, Commerce, Botany and Zoology. Admission is based on the score of RGUMPET followed by Personal Interview. UGC/CSIR-JRF holders are exempted from the entrance test and have to appear for the personal interview only.

Course Name	Specialization	Eligibility	No. of seats
M.Phil	Anthropology	A candidate should hold master’s degree or equivalent in the concerned subject from a recognized university with minimum 55% marks. Final year students can also apply for the entrance test but are requested to produce their qualifying certificate before the announcement of entrance test results.	5
	Botany		5
	Commerce		10
	Economics		5
	Geography		10
	History		8
	Hindi		10
	Mass Comm.		5
	Mathematics		5
	Political Science		7
	Sociology		5
	Tribal Studies		15
	Zoology		5
Ph.D

M.Phil students from RGU or any other UGC recognized university are also exempted from the test. Ph.D scholars of the university are directly eligible for UGC (non-NET) Fellowship.
The seats available for Ph.D program are dynamic in nature and differ every year. However, of the total seats 25% seats are for M.Phil students form RGU or any other UGC recognized university, 25% seats are reserved for JRF holders and remaining 50% for candidates applying through entrance test.

RGU Application Process 2022

Application forms can be acquired and submitted in four ways as discussed below:

Purchase the prospectus with application form from RGU campus and submit the duly filled application form in person.
Download the prospectus by visiting the official website & submit the duly filled application form in University campus.
Pay the application fee online through net banking/credit or debit card.
Apply online with documents and pay application fee via DD or challan.

Once the forms are submitted the candidates are requested to check their application status on the university website. The important documents (Xerox or scanned copies) required are:

Passport size photographs (scanned copy should be maximum 25KB).
Scanned copy of signature and left thumb impression (maximum size 25KB).
Self-attested ID proof – Aadhar Card, Pan Card, Driving License, Passport, Voter’s ID or College ID card.
Self-attested Class 10^th Certificate
Self-attested Class 12^th mark sheet, graduation certificate, mark sheet.
Self-attested Caste Certificate.sss

FAQs

Ques: What are the courses offered by RGU?

Ans: RGU offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, Postgraduate Diploma and PhD courses such as BCA, B.Ed, MA, MBA, M.Sc, MCA, and M.Tech in various streams and specializations.

Ques: What are the specializations offered in MA by RGU?

Ans: RGU offers a 3-year MA program in 11 specializations such as Anthropology, Economics, Hindi, English, Tribal Studies, Sociology, Political Science, Mass Communication, History, Geography, and Education.

Ques: What is the eligibility criteria to apply for the M.Sc program offered by RGU?

Ans: To apply for the M.Sc program offered by RGU, candidates should have completed 10 + 2 + 3 pattern of education. The candidates should hold a B.Sc degree in the relevant discipline from RGU or any recognized institute by UGC with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in the majors of the concerned discipline.

Ques: Does RGU offers B.Ed degree?

Ans: Yes, RGU offers a B.Ed program which is of two-year duration covered in four semesters. The university follows merit-based admission with 30 seats reserved for deputed teachers, 35 seats for direct admission and the remaining 35 seats for paid admission.

Ques: What is the admission criteria followed at RGU?

Ans: RGU follows merit-based admission where the marks secured by the candidates in their previous qualifying examination will be considered to provide admission in various courses offered at the university.

Ques: What is the admission criteria followed for M.Tech admission at RGU?

Ans: To provide admission in the M.Tech program offered by RGU, candidates should have appeared and secured a valid score in GATE, a national level entrance examination. Graduates from AIMETE and IETE can also apply for the B.Tech program.

Ques: What is the selection criteria for the MSW program of RGU?

Ans: The final selection for the MSW program of RGU will be based on the written test conducted by the university along with the personal interview. Candidates should also appear for a round of group discussion to get admission in the MSW program.

Ques: What is the admission criteria for M.Phil and PhD admission at RGU?

Ans: For the M.Phil and PhD programs of RGU, candidates should have appeared and secured a valid score in the RGUMPET entrance examination conducted by the university followed by the personal interview. Candidates who hold a UGC/CSIR-JRF need not appear for the University’s entrance examination, they can directly appear for the personal interview.