RK University Rajkot: Admission 2026, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

RK University Admission Dates 2026

Admissions for the 2026-27 academic session are anchored by national entrance exams, with the application portal active at rku.ac.in. B.Tech and Diploma Engineering admissions are based on JEE Main and GUJCET. BAMS admissions follow the NEET UG result. MBA and management programme admissions are based on CAT, MAT, or CMAT scores.

The table below shows the accepted entrance exams by course family for the 2026-27 admission cycle.

RK University Courses and Fees

RK University offers over 50 programmes across Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Management, Science, and Vocational Studies. The table below covers the major programme families with total fees for the complete duration.

RKU’s B.Tech in CSE with AI and Data Science and AI-ML specialisations are among its most sought-after offerings. The BAMS programme is affiliated to Gujarat Ayurved University and runs under NEET-based central counselling through ACPDC Gujarat.

RK University Admission Process

RK University admissions span national exam-based counselling routes and university-level direct intake. The process varies significantly by school.

B.Tech Admission

B.Tech eligibility requires 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) with a minimum of 45% aggregate. Candidates from the General Category need a valid JEE Main, GUJCET, or RKU Entrance Test score.

• Step 1: Appear in JEE Main or GUJCET (national and state exams, respectively).
• Step 2: Register on the ACPC Gujarat portal for state-seat allotment, or apply directly at RKU for management-quota seats.
• Step 3: Merit-based seat allotment via ACPC counselling rounds.
• Step 4: Document verification and fee payment at RKU.

B.Tech CSE and AI-ML programmes carry higher demand. Candidates with JEE Main scores above 70 percentile or GUJCET scores above 120 typically receive admission in the opening rounds.

BAMS and Pharmacy Admission

BAMS eligibility requires 10+2 PCB with a minimum of 50% aggregate and a valid NEET UG score. Admission runs through ACPDC Gujarat centralised counselling. B.Pharm and Pharm.D also use NEET UG as the eligibility criterion, with ACPDC handling state-quota seats. Direct management-quota applications are accepted at rku.ac.in for remaining seats.

MBA Admission

MBA eligibility requires graduation with at least 50% aggregate. Candidates must present scores from CAT, MAT, CMAT, or GMAT. RKU accepts multiple exam scores, making it accessible across performance bands.

• Step 1: Apply with a valid management entrance score at rku.ac.in.
• Step 2: Personal Interview and Group Discussion round at RKU campus.
• Step 3: Merit list and seat confirmation.

MBA specialisations offered include Finance and Banking, Insurance and Financial Services. The typical CAT percentile range for MBA admission at RKU is 50 to 70 for General Category candidates.

BBA, BCA, B.Voc, and Science Programmes

These programmes admit on Class 12 merit. No entrance exam is mandatory. BCA requires Mathematics at the Class 12 level. B.Voc programmes in IT, Digital Marketing, Banking, and Management are open to all streams. Eligible candidates may apply at rku.ac.in and confirm admission after document verification.

M.Tech and Doctoral Admission

M.Tech eligibility is B.Tech in a relevant engineering discipline with a valid GATE score preferred. Ph.D candidates need a PG degree with 55% aggregate. RKU conducts its own PhD Entrance Test for candidates who do not hold a UGC NET or GATE score. Research programmes are offered across Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, Medicine, and Science.

RK University Placements

RK University placements 2023-24 recorded a highest package of INR 9 LPA. A total of 252 companies participated in the placement drive, generating 2,792 job offers for the graduating batch. The placement rate stood at 92% across participating programmes.

The IT and communication sector led hiring at RKU, consistent with the university’s strong B.Tech and BCA enrolment base. Confirmed recruiters include Accenture, HDFC Bank, HCL, Amazon, Vadilal, IIFL, Coca-Cola, Times of India, IDBI Bank, and Dainik Bhaskar. Pharma and healthcare graduates from BAMS and B.Pharm programmes predominantly move into clinical practice, hospital chains, and pharmaceutical sales roles.

The overall average package of INR 2.41 LPA reflects the mixed graduating cohort, spanning engineering, health sciences, management, B.Voc, and science streams. Engineering and management graduates at RKU typically report starting packages in the INR 3 to 6 LPA range.

RK University Rankings

RK University has featured among the top 200 universities in India under NIRF University Rankings, one of only a few private universities in the Saurashtra and western Gujarat region to do so.

RKU holds a NAAC B++ accreditation, the only state private university in the Saurashtra region with this grade. The university does not yet appear in major stream-specific rankings such as NIRF Engineering or NIRF Management.

RK University Campus and Infrastructure

RKU operates across two campuses in Rajkot. The main campus is at Bhavnagar Highway, Kasturbadham, Rajkot. The city campus is at the 2nd Ring Road near Kalawad Road, Mota Mawa, Rajkot. Together, the campuses encompass over 1 million sq.ft of built facilities on the Bhavnagar Highway and 2nd Ring Road sites.

Key infrastructure at RKU includes hi-tech classrooms, an open-air theatre, an on-campus hospital, indoor and outdoor sports facilities, multiple food courts, and mess dining halls. The campus operates with 24x7 security and CCTV surveillance. Transportation and residential facilities are available for students requiring hostel accommodation.

The on-campus hospital directly supports the BAMS, BPT, and Pharmacy programmes. The library and research facilities cater to the university’s active PhD programmes across Engineering, Management, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Science. The two-campus model allows students in professional programmes (Engineering, Health Sciences) to remain at the main campus while management and science students access both locations.

RK University vs Marwadi University vs Parul University

The table below compares RK University with two comparable private multi-discipline universities in Gujarat. Marwadi University is located in the same city (Rajkot) and serves an overlapping applicant pool. Parul University (Vadodara) is a larger Gujarat private university that candidates frequently consider alongside RKU.

RKU leads in programme diversity within Rajkot, being the only private university in the city to offer BAMS, Pharm.D, and BPT alongside engineering. Marwadi University holds a higher NAAC grade (A) and is preferred by candidates focused purely on engineering and technology. Parul University covers a broader disciplinary range including MBBS, making it a strong option for candidates considering medicine, but it operates in Vadodara and carries a higher fee structure for most programmes.