Rajiv Gandhi University Overview
Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar
University (RGU), Itanagar was founded in 1984 in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. University was previously known as Arunachal University. The university is located at the summit of Rono Hills, and its campus covers 302 acres of land. It is located 6.5 kilometers from National Highway 52-A and 25 kilometers from the state capital, Itanagar. The campus is connected to the National Highway through the Dikrong bridge. According to a notice issued by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, the institution became a central university in 2007.
- It is recognized by the University Grants Commission
- There are 15 colleges linked with the university.
Affiliated Institutes and Centers
There are many institutes and centres which comes under RJU Itanagar. Following is the list of institutes given below:
- Centre for excellence in Biodiversity
- Institute of Distance Education
- Centre for Development Studies
- BioInformatics Centre
- Women Studies and Research Centre
- NET Coaching Centre
- CYDLS
Courses at University
| Courses | Eligibility |
| BCA | 12th with Math/Statistics as a compulsory subject or 3 years diploma in Technology or engineering. |
| B.Ed. | 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 is eligible for admission. |
| M.A | Applicants with graduation degree under 10+2+3 pattern from RGU or UGC recognized university. Applicant must have minimum 45% marks in Major/Honours or 50% in Pass course in the concerned discipline or as one of the elective subjects. Candidates holding the degree in Social Science or Science can apply for the courses of Mass Communication, Sociology and Anthropology. |
| MBA, M.Sc., MCA | The candidate required to give entrance test RGUCET |
| M.Ed. | Applicants with B.Ed. degree from RGU or any other UGC recognized university with minimum 55% marks is eligible to apply for the course. |
| M.Tech.(CS and Engineering) | Candidate must require B.Tech or B.E or M.Sc in CS/IT or MCA from a recognized institution. |
| M.Tech (Electronics and Communication Engineering) | Candidate must require B.Tech or Electronics Engineering or M.Sc. in Electronics or IETE or AMIETE graduate. |
Campus and Facilities of University
Library:
- The library has around 54,519 volumes of books.
- It subscribes to 12 foreign journals, 66 national journals, 14 newspapers, 15 popular magazines, and 5,587 electronic journals.
Hostel:
- The institution includes 6 hostels for boys and girls.
- Total 491 students accommodation.
Sports:
- The university provides indoor game facilities such as badminton courts, table tennis, and carom.
- Outdoor gaming facilities include basketball, volleyball, cricket, and football, among others.
Key Highlights
| Established In | 1984 |
| Institute Type | Central |
| Approved by | UGC |
| Accredited by | NAAC |
| Department | 19 Departments |
| Affiliated Colleges | 14 Affiliated Colleges |
| Placements | Available |
| Official Website | Visit Website |
Courses at Rajiv Gandhi University
Placements at Rajiv Gandhi University
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