Rajeev Gandhi University Admission 2023: Rajiv Gandhi University is the premier institution for higher education in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. The University was established by the state government of Arunachal Pradesh, in 1984. Rajiv Gandhi University has been a Central University under MHRD. There are fifteen colleges affiliated to the University. The university releases Rajeev Gandhi University Admission 2023 to offer admission to various Postgraduate programs like M.Phil & Ph.D. The Department of Education also offers B.Ed. program. A list of courses provided through the university is given in the next section.
RGU Admission 2023 Important Updates
The RGU Admission process will be started from the 2nd week of May 2023. Check here to apply online for Rajeev Gandhi University.
Courses Provided through Rajeev Gandhi University
- Undergraduate Programme (Bachelor of) Computer Application/ Education/ Arts in Music/ Arts in Fine Arts/ Physical Education
- Postgraduate Programme
- Masters of Arts in Tribal Studies/ Psychology/ Geography/ Anthropology
- Master of Science in Botany/ Chemistry/ Zoology
- MBA
- Master of Commerce
- Diploma Courses
- Diploma in Computerized Accounting (DCA)
- Post Graduate Diploma In Geo-Informatics/ Functional Hindi/ Mass Communication/ Yoga Therapy Education/ Biodiversity/ Disaster Management
- Advanced Post Graduate Diploma In Biodiversity
- MPhil in Tribal Studies/ Zoology/ Sociology/ AITS/ History/ Geography/ Botany
- PhD in Anthropology/ History/ Social work/ Sociology/ Political Science/ Physics/ Mass Communications/ Management/ Commerce/ Mathematics/ Chemistry
- Certificate Courses in German Language/ Myanmarese Language/ Tribal Language/ Yoga Therapy Education/ Geographic Information System/ Graphics and Animation
Rajeev Gandhi University Admission 2023: Important Dates
For RGUCET
| The application Form will be available from | 2nd week of May 2023 |
| Last date to fill the Application Form | 2nd week of June 2023 |
| Date of Admit Card | Updating Soon |
| Exam date | Updating Soon |
| Result declaration date | Updating Soon |
For RGUMPET
| The application Form will be available from | 2nd week of May 2023 |
| Ending of the Application Form | 4th week of May 2023 |
| Scrutiny of Application Forms | 4th week of May 2023 |
| Notification of eligible test | Last week of May 2023 |
| Date of Entrance Test (in Tribal Studies (AITS) only) | 2nd week of June 2023 |
| Date of Common Entrance Test | 2nd week of June 2023 |
Rajiv Gandhi University Common Entrance Test (RGUCET)
The test called RGUCET is conducted by Rajiv Gandhi University for admission to various Programmes/Courses. RGUCET will be held for Post Graduate, Under Graduate, Advanced/ Post Graduate Diploma Course, and Certificate Course. The candidate needs to pay the entrance fee with relevant documents to apply for the entrance exam. The candidate will be able to do so by visiting the Live Online Portal.
Seat Matrix
| UG Courses | – | PG Courses | – |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts | 20 | M.A in Psychology | 24 |
| Bachelor of Music | 22 | Master of Science in Zoology | 28 |
| Bachelor of Physical Education | 32 | MBA | 40 |
| – | – | Master of Commerce | 50 |
Exam Pattern
- The question paper will contain 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
- The candidate will have to choose one correct answer.
- Every correct answer carries one mark.
- 25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.
- The written examination will be of two hours duration.
Group Discussion/Viva Voce (for MBA, M.A in Mass Communication and MSW courses only)
- The candidates who qualify in the written test will be called for group discussion and/ or viva voce.
- To finalize the selected candidates, the cumulative marks obtained from the written test, group discussion, and/or viva voce will be used.
Rajiv Gandhi University M.Phil & Ph.D. Entrance Test (RGUMPET)
Rajiv Gandhi University organizes RGUMPET for candidates who are willing to take admission into various M.Phil & Ph.D. program. Department wise seat intake has been given in the next section.
Seat Matrix
| Department / Institute | Ph.D | M.Phil |
| Mathematics | 14 | 05 |
| Botany | 11 | 05 |
| AITS | 03 | 15 |
| Anthropology | 02 | 07 |
| Chemistry | 02 | Nil |
| Commerce | 07 | 10 |
| CSE | 02 | Nil |
| Economics | 05 | 05 |
| Educations | 07 | Nil |
| English | 03 | 05 |
| Management | 04 | Nil |
| Mass Comm | Nil | 05 |
| Political Science | 02 | 07 |
| Physics | 02 | Nil |
| Phy.Edn | 10 | Nil |
| Geography | 07 | 10 |
| Hindi | 04 | 10 |
| History | 07 | 08 |
| Social work | 03 | Nil |
| Sociology | 02 | 05 |
| Zoology | 02 | 05 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates should have 55% marks in Master’s Degree in the concerned subject.
Exam Pattern
- Candidates shall appear in CET for M.Phil. and Ph.D. in the concerned subjects.
- There will be two papers of 100 marks each.
- Paper, I will be having 50 questions carrying 2 marks each.
- Paper-II will be covering major areas of study at the PG level including research methodology.
| Paper | Type of Exam | Duration |
| I | Objective type questions | 1 and 1/2 hours |
| II | Description type questions | 3 hours |
- For a Ph.D. in Hindi or in any other language, the scholars have to appear in the concerned language test instead of an English Paper.
- The candidate has to secure a minimum of 50% marks separately in both papers.