RRU Courses and Fees

RRU runs more than 50 programmes across undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate and doctoral levels. Its courses connect national security with defence, policing, law, cyber technology, forensic science and strategic studies. The following table lists the main courses, eligibility rules and total fees.

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Professional courses are also available for working personnel who want to build new skills. These include PG Diplomas in Cyber Security for INR 1.20 Lakhs, Criminology and Police Administration for INR 70,000, and Blockchain Technology for INR 1.10 Lakhs. The Diploma in Police Science costs INR 60,000.

RRU Admission Process

RRU uses its computer-based Common Entrance Test, called RCET, for admission to most undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses. B.Tech Cyber Security applicants may use either an RCET UG score or a valid JEE Main score. The selection requirements depend on the programme level and the applicant’s earlier qualification.

UG Admission (B.Tech, BA, BBA, BALLB, BBALLB, B.Sc)

RCET UG tests domain knowledge, reasoning and general awareness, with questions linked to defence and security. The university gives admission preference in selected programmes to wards of police, intelligence, defence and paramilitary personnel, including members of CRPF, BSF, CISF, NSG and SSB families, according to its admission policy.

• B.Tech applicants must complete 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and secure at least 50% aggregate.
• BALLB and BBALLB require 10+2 from any stream with a minimum 50% aggregate.
• For BA, BBA and B.Sc, students need 10+2 from a recognised board with at least 50% aggregate. The minimum is 45% for SC/ST students.

The undergraduate admission stages are:

1. Register for RCET UG.
2. Appear for the entrance examination.
3. Check the merit list.
4. Submit course choices.
5. Accept the provisional admission offer.
6. Complete document verification.

PG Admission (M.Tech, M.Sc, MA, LLM)

RCET PG scores decide postgraduate admission, and applicants must hold the undergraduate degree required for their chosen subject. M.Tech courses accept a relevant B.Tech or B.E. qualification. M.Sc Forensic Science and M.Sc Criminology require a B.Sc from a science stream. Applicants to MA courses need an undergraduate degree with a relevant academic background.

Ph.D. Admission

A Ph.D. applicant must have a postgraduate degree with at least 55% marks, qualify through RCET PhD and submit a research proposal with the application. Doctoral subjects include Cyber Security, Criminology, Forensic Science, Defence Studies, Disaster Management, IT and Behavioural Sciences.

RRU Placements

During the 2024 placement season, RRU reported a 91% placement rate. More than 800 recruiters took part, and 1,950+ students secured placements. Opportunities included corporate jobs in IT, consulting and forensic laboratories, as well as positions in police services, central armed forces and intelligence agencies.

Accenture, Cognizant and Wipro are among the confirmed corporate recruiters. Students from B.Tech Cyber Security, M.Sc Forensic Science and M.Sc Criminology also move into state police forces, CRPF, CBI, NIA and forensic science laboratories. BALLB and BBALLB graduates pursue roles in the judiciary and law enforcement.

RRU Rankings

RRU gained a place in the NIRF University list after Parliament designated it an Institution of National Importance in 2020. Its entry at a young stage reflects the institution’s development since its earlier years as Raksha Shakti University.

RRU Scholarships

RRU provides scholarships and fee support for eligible students, including learners from reserved categories, students with strong RCET performance and children of security personnel. The benefits follow university, Ministry of Home Affairs and government rules.

Students who meet the conditions can also seek central government support through the National Scholarship Portal. Available schemes include PM-USP CSSS and National Fellowship Schemes.

RRU Campus and Infrastructure

The 232-acre main campus at Lavad-Dahegam, Gandhinagar, Gujarat contains academic blocks, research centres, student hostels and sports facilities. It has received a 5-star GRIHA rating for green building standards, a distinction held by few university campuses in India.

Fourteen schools and centres operate at the university. Their areas include Cyber Security and Digital Forensics, Internal Security, Maritime and Coast Guard Studies, Criminal Justice and Police Administration, and Language and Social Sciences.

Regional centres in Arunachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Puducherry and Madhya Pradesh mainly provide training for state police forces and paramilitary units. RRU held its first convocation in March 2022 in the presence of the Prime Minister of India, marking its national role.

RRU vs NFSU vs SPUPSJ

Students exploring defence, security, forensic science and policing courses may compare RRU with National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in Gandhinagar and Sardar Patel University of Police, Security and Criminal Justice (SPUPSJ) in Jodhpur. Each institution focuses on security or law-enforcement education, but its main subject areas differ.

RRU and NFSU are both located in Gandhinagar and work under a national mandate from MHA. RRU covers a wider combination of defence and security subjects, while NFSU concentrates more closely on forensic sciences. SPUPSJ is devoted to police science. Among these choices, RRU is suited to students seeking B.Tech Cyber Security, while NFSU has a stronger forensic-science focus.