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- Location
- Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
- Established
- 1984
- Type
- Central University
- Ownership
- Government
- Affiliation
- Central University (UGC)
- Approvals
- UGC
- NAAC grade
- NA
- Official website
- rgu.ac.in
Overview
Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar was established in 1984 as Arunachal University and renamed and converted into a central university in 2007, making it the premier institution of higher education in Arunachal Pradesh, located at Rono Hills near Itanagar.
Rajiv Gandhi University is a central university and its programmes are recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). It offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes across humanities, sciences, social sciences and management, with a research focus on the tribal cultures and biodiversity of the eastern Himalayas.
Admission to undergraduate programmes is generally through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG), while postgraduate admission follows the university’s own entrance test or CUET-PG as applicable. Sign up free to see fees by quota, closing ranks and placement data.
Courses & fees
Courses offered
Admission
Eligibility
Class 12 pass (UG) or bachelor's degree (PG) with a minimum aggregate as prescribed each year
Admission process
Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) for undergraduate programmes; university's own entrance test or CUET-PG for postgraduate programmes
Campus & facilities
- Hostel
- Library
- Hostel
- Research Centres on Tribal Cultures and Biodiversity
- Sports and Cultural Facilities
Address
Rono Hills, Doimukh, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh – 791112Frequently asked questions
When did Rajiv Gandhi University become a central university?
It was renamed and converted into a central university in 2007, having been established as Arunachal University in 1984.
How is UG admission done at Rajiv Gandhi University?
Through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG).