Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University Overview
Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur
Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University (PRSU), the oldest and largest university in Chhattisgarh, was founded in 1964. University is ranked 151-200 among the best universities in India by NIRF 2023 and has a "B++" accreditation from the NAAC. The institution occupies a sprawling 300.16-acre campus in Raipur, the western region of Chhattisgarh's city. There are 100 faculty members and more than 5000 students enrolled at University. University offers UG, PG, PG Diploma, Diploma, Doctorate, and Post Doctorate programs. It has 29 departments and 156 affiliated colleges. University bases its admissions decisions on the results of the entrance exam.
Courses at University
Through its several schools of study and allied institutions, University provides over 30 programs in the fields of Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Law, and other subjects. UG programs offered by the university include BALLB, B.Pharm, B.Voc, B.P.Ed, B.Lib.Sc., and B.Ed. At the PG level MA, M.Sc, MCA, MBA, M.Ed, LLM, M.Pharm, MSW, M.Tech, M.P.Ed, and M.Lib.Sc. Ph.D. program in several subjects given at the doctorate level. Some most popular courses are included in the table below, along with information on their prerequisites, requirements for admission:
| Courses | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
| B.Voc | 12th with 55% marks | University-based entrance test |
| BALLB | 12th with 55% marks | University-based entrance test |
| B.Pharm | 12th with 55% marks with PCB | CG PPHT (CG Pre-Pharmacy Test) |
| B.Ed. | Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks | Pre-B.Ed. Entrance Exam by CG VYAPAM |
| MA | Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks | University-based entrance test |
| M.Sc | B.Sc degree with at least 50% marks | University-based entrance test |
| MBA | Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks | CMAT scores |
| Ph.D. | Master’s degree with at least 55% marks | Written Test + Personal Interview |
Admission Procedure at University
All course admissions, with the exception of MBA/MBA Tourism and B.Pharm, are determined by the results of the university's entrance exam. Candidates must take the CMAT entrance exam to be considered for admission to the MBA and MBA Tourism programs. Admissions to the B.Pharm program are handled by the Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CPEB), Raipur, using the CG Pre Pharmacy Test (PPHT). Admissions to university typically open in June or July of each year. The admissions application procedure is entirely conducted online. Applicants can register online at, the official website.
The following are university reservations for various categories:
| Categories | Reservation of Seats |
| Scheduled Castes | 12% |
| Scheduled Tribes | 32% |
| OBC | 14% |
| Physically Handicapped | 3% |
| Dependents of freedom fighters | 3% |
| Women applicants | 30% |
Placements to University
On-campus placement campaigns are organised by U's placement unit. Prominent corporations including Axis Bank, Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Cognisant, and several others use university graduates. The PRSU placement 2024 report has not yet been released. In the 2023 placement drive, 24 UG and 121 PG students were placed, according to the university's NIRF 2024 submission. The following table lists the placement highlights:
| Particulars | Placement Statistics 2023 |
| UG (3 years) Average Package | INR 2.40 LPA |
| B.Pharm Average Package | INR 2.50 LPA |
| PG (1 year) Average Package | INR 2.04 LPA |
| PG (2 years) Average Package | INR 2.45 LPA |
| Top Recruiters | Axis Bank, Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Cognizant |
Scholarships for Students
University provides a range of scholarships to deserving or underprivileged students. Additionally, there are several AICTE, UGC, state, and federal government scholarships available to students. To apply for a central government scholarship, a person must access the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) website and complete the appropriate application. The university Scholarships, their qualifying requirements, and the amount of the scholarship are listed in the table below:
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Scholarship Amount |
| PG Scholarship Scheme for SC/ST Students for Pursuing Professional Courses | Students who are pursuing professional courses. Note: M.A., M.Sc., M.Com., MSW and Mass Communication and Journalism degree are accepted as “non-professional courses” | INR 7800 for M.E/M.Tech students and INR 4500 for other courses |
| Pre-matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities | Students' parental income should not exceed INR 2,50,000. Students with disabilities with 40% and above | Day scholars- INR 500 per month Hostellers- INR 800 per month |
| Minority Scholarship | SC/ST/OBC category students having siblings studying in the School of Studies have the facility to pay the full fee only by the eldest one and the rest members need to pay half the fee | Reimbursement of Tuition Fee |
| Ph.D. and Postdoctoral Fellowship | Students working for Ph.D. degree in School of Studies | INR 10,000 per month |
Affiliated Colleges of University
University has 150 affiliated colleges located in various districts of Chhatisgarh. University-affiliated colleges primarily provide UG degrees like BA, B.Sc., B.Com., etc. The only criteria used for admission to these courses are merit (marks obtained in the qualifying examination). The following are a few of the best colleges connected to University:
| PRSU Affiliated Colleges | CD Rating |
| Pragati College | 8.6/10 |
| Pt. Harishankar Shukla Memorial College | 8.1/10 |
| Disha College | 8.1/10 |
| St. Thomas College | 7.7/10 |
| St Vincent Pallotti College | 7/10 |
| KD Rungta College of Science And Technology - [KDRCST] | 6.5/10 |
Campus & Facilities at University
Scattered on 300.16 acres, the U campus is located in Raipur City's western region. With a wide variety of extracurricular events and student organisations, the university has a vibrant campus culture. All of the essential amenities are available at university, including post office, bank, gymnasium, canteen/coffee house, health centre, guest house, central library, auditorium, and dormitories for both boys and girls.
Key Highlights
| Established In | 1964 |
| Institute Type | State |
| Approved by | MHRD |
| Accredited by | NAAC |
| Department | 19 Departments |
| Affiliated Colleges | 14 Affiliated Colleges |
| Placements | Available |
| Official Website | Visit Website |
Courses at Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University
B.ScGraduation • 3 Years
BAGraduation • 3 Years 4 Weeks
B.ComGraduation • 3 Years
Ph.DDoctorate/M.Phil • 3 Years
M.APost Graduation • 2 Years
B.PharmGraduation • 4 Years
MBAPost Graduation • 2 Years
BCAGraduation • 3 Years
B.P.EdGraduation • 3 Years
B.A + L.L.BGraduation • 5 Years
M.ScPost Graduation • 2 Years
M.PhilDoctorate/M.Phil • 1 Year
B.EdGraduation • 1 Year
M.Lib.I.ScPost Graduation • 2 Years
M.P.EdPost Graduation • 2 Years
B.Lib.I.ScGraduation • 3 Years
L.L.MPost Graduation • 2 Years
PG DiplomaPost Graduation • 1 Year
B.VocGraduation • 3 Years
Certification10+2 • 1 Year
M.EdPost Graduation • 2 Years
M.C.APost Graduation • 3 Years
M.Pharm2 Years
Diploma10+2 • 1 Year
PG ProgramPost Graduation • 1 Year
MSWPost Graduation • 2 Years
Placements at Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University
—Highest Package
—Average Package
10Top Recruiters
Cognizant
Infosys
Accenture
HDFC Bank
TCS
Capgemini
Kotak Mahindra Bank
ICICI Bank
Axis Bank
IndusInd BankFacilities at Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University
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