Royal Global University (RGU), Guwahati is a private university founded in 2017 under the Royal Group of Institutions, which has worked in Northeast India's education sector since 2009. The University Grants Commission (UGC) approves RGU, and the university has NAAC Grade B++ accreditation. It is among Assam's larger private universities offering courses across many disciplines.

RGU is based at Betkuchi, Guwahati, Assam. Its facilities include smart classrooms, research laboratories, a library, a sports complex, and separate residential hostels for boys and girls. The university is not currently listed in any NIRF ranking category.

Students can choose from more than 200 programmes offered through 15 schools at the certificate, diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D levels. Merit scholarships and fee concessions are available for deserving students and those from economically weaker backgrounds. During the 2026 placement cycle, the highest package was INR 6 Lakhs.

  • Engineering: The 4-year B.Tech is available in CSE, AI, Civil Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
  • Management: Options include the 3-year BBA and the 2-year MBA in Finance, Marketing, HR, Business Analytics, Operations, and Entrepreneurship.
  • Architecture and Design: Students can pursue the 5-year B.Arch or B.Des in Communication Design, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, and Product Design.
  • Science and Health Sciences: Courses include B.Sc, the 4-year B.Pharm, the 4-year B.Sc Nursing, BPT, B.Optom, and Allied Health programmes.
  • Law: RGU offers the 5-year BALLB Hons, 5-year BBALLB Hons, 3-year LLB Hons, and LLM.
  • Liberal Arts: The university provides BA and BA Hons in more than 15 disciplines, along with B.Com and BSW.
  • Agriculture and Forestry: Available degrees include B.Sc Agriculture and B.Sc Forestry.
  • Postgraduate and Ph.D: Students may study MBA, MCA, M.Sc, MA, M.Pharm, MPT, and Ph.D programmes across disciplines.

The total fee is INR 8.00 Lakhs for the 4-year B.Tech in CSE, AI, or Civil Engineering, INR 6.80 Lakhs for the 2-year MBA, INR 9.30 Lakhs for the 5-year B.Arch, and INR 8.80 Lakhs for the 4-year B.Sc Nursing.

Admission Update: Applications for the 2027-28 academic session are expected to begin in January 2027. Admission to most courses depends on Class 12 marks, while B.Tech also accepts Assam CEE and CUET UG scores.

Royal Global University Admission Dates 2027

RGU is expected to start the admission process for the 2027-28 batch in January 2027. The university will confirm the schedule through its official admission portal.

EventDate
Expected opening of applications for the 2027-28 academic sessionJanuary 2027

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Royal Global University Courses and Fees

RGU conducts more than 200 programmes through 15 schools. These include certificate, diploma, UG, PG, and Ph.D courses. The general-category fees for major programmes are listed below.

CourseDurationFee
B.Tech in CSE, AI, or Civil Engineering4 yearsINR 8.00 Lakhs
B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering4 yearsINR 13.60 Lakhs
B.Arch5 yearsINR 9.30 Lakhs
BBA Hons3 yearsINR 8.80 Lakhs
BBA3 yearsINR 6.80 Lakhs
B.Com in Finance3 yearsINR 5.69 Lakhs
B.Pharm4 yearsINR 7.72 Lakhs
B.Sc Nursing4 yearsINR 8.80 Lakhs
BALLB Hons5 yearsINR 7.80 Lakhs
MBA in Finance, Marketing, HR, Business Analytics, or Operations2 yearsINR 6.80 Lakhs
M.Tech in AI, IoT, or Structural Engineering2 yearsINR 2.80 Lakhs
M.Pharm2 yearsINR 3.70 Lakhs

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Annual hostel charges range from INR 1.25 Lakhs to INR 3.25 Lakhs, based on occupancy and room type. RGU also provides less commonly available courses in Assam, including B.Sc Dialysis Technology, Emergency and Critical Care Technology, and Forensic Science.

Royal Global University Admission Process

Admission is managed separately for different programmes. Class 12 performance is the main selection basis for most undergraduate courses. State or national entrance scores may also be considered for B.Tech, Pharmacy, Nursing, Law, and MBA admissions.

ProgrammeExam AcceptedEligibility Basis
B.TechAssam CEE / CUET UG / 10+2 Merit10+2 with PCM and at least 45%
MBACAT / XAT / MAT / CMAT / ATMA / UGAT-MBAGraduation with 50%
BALLB Hons / BBALLB Hons10+2 merit / CLAT score10+2 with 45%
B.PharmAssam PECE / CUET UG / 10+2 merit10+2 with PCB and at least 45%
B.Sc Nursing10+2 merit10+2 with PCB and at least 45%
BA / B.Com / BBA / B.Sc10+2 merit10+2 pass

B.Tech Admission

Applicants need Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 45%. Selection may use Class 12 marks, a CUET UG score, or an Assam CEE rank.

  • Complete the application on the RGU admission portal.
  • Wait for the merit list prepared from the relevant qualifying score.
  • Attend document verification and pay the required fee at the campus.

MBA Admission

An MBA applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 50%. RGU shortlists students using CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, or UGAT-MBA results. The final decision considers the entrance score and a personal interview conducted at RGU.

Law, Pharmacy, and Nursing Admission

BALLB Hons and BBALLB Hons selection uses Class 12 merit or a CLAT score, and applicants need at least 45% in Class 12. B.Pharm considers Assam PECE, CUET UG, or Class 12 merit for students who studied PCB. B.Sc Nursing also requires PCB and a minimum Class 12 aggregate of 45%, with admission based on merit.

PG and Ph.D Admission

Graduation marks and the minimum percentage set for each course determine admission to MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MCA, and MBA. Each department conducts Ph.D admissions twice a year through an entrance examination followed by an interview.

Royal Global University Placements

RGU has a placement cell that coordinates recruitment on campus. More than 50 companies joined the 2026 placement drive. The highest package reached INR 6 Lakhs, while the overall average was INR 3.4 Lakhs.

Placement Particular2026 Data
Highest packageINR 6 Lakhs
Average packageINR 3.4 Lakhs
Participating companiesMore than 50
Note: The institute reports these placement figures itself. NIRF and other statutory bodies have not independently verified them. Student reports show different package ranges, with CSE and IT graduates receiving higher offers than the university-wide average.

Recruiters include TCS, Wipro, IBM, Indian Oil, Ernst and Young, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, HCL Technologies, Genpact, Dell, TVS Motors, Lenskart, and Star Cements. Banking and technology companies account for most campus hiring. Graduates of B.Sc Allied Health, Agriculture, and Law more often move into government service, work in hospitals, or continue to higher education instead of relying on campus recruitment.

Royal Global University Rankings

RGU has no current position in the NIRF tables. India Today and IIRF have included the university in their rankings since 2020.

Ranking BodyCategoryLatest RankEarlier Rank
India TodayUniversities in India#59 out of 77, 2025#46 out of 69, 2023
IIRFOverall in India#144 out of 160, 2024#150 out of 171, 2023

Royal Global University Campus and Infrastructure

RGU's WiFi-enabled campus is situated at Betkuchi, Guwahati, within Assam's education hub. Academic facilities include smart classrooms, science laboratories, computer laboratories, research labs, and a central library. Students also have access to indoor and outdoor sports facilities, a sports complex, and a gymnasium.

The campus has separate hostels for boys and girls. Depending on single, double, or shared occupancy and the selected meal plan, accommodation costs between INR 1.25 Lakhs and INR 3.25 Lakhs per year. A cafeteria and medical room are also available.

Its 15 schools cover Engineering, Architecture, Design, Management, Law, Science, Pharmacy, Nursing, Agriculture, Allied Health, Education, Liberal Arts, and Social Sciences. This mix of subjects allows students to select interdisciplinary electives from different schools.

Royal Global University Scholarships

New and continuing students may receive scholarships based on academic merit or financial need. RGU announces the individual schemes through its admission portal for each academic cycle.

ScholarshipEligibilityCoverage
Merit Scholarship75% and above in Class 12 board examinationsPartial fee waiver, with the percentage varying by programme
Need-Based ScholarshipFinancial need supported by the required documentsTuition fee concession
SC/ST/OBC ScholarshipReserved-category status with the required income certificateBenefits under Government of Assam norms
NSP, PM-USP Yojana80% in Class 12 and parental income below INR 4.5 LakhsINR 82,000 per year

Royal Global University vs Assam Don Bosco University vs Kaziranga University

Students considering private universities in Northeast India frequently compare RGU with Assam Don Bosco University in Guwahati and Kaziranga University in Jorhat. Each is a UGC-approved private university in Assam with courses in several fields.

ParameterRoyal Global UniversityAssam Don Bosco UniversityKaziranga University
LocationGuwahati, AssamGuwahati, AssamJorhat, Assam
NAAC GradeB++AB+
B.Tech FeeINR 8.00 LakhsComparable private feeComparable private fee
Programmes Offered200+, covering a very broad rangeFocused on STEM and Social SciencesMultiple disciplines
India Today Rank 2025#59 out of 77 among universitiesNot rankedNot ranked

Among these three institutions, RGU offers the broadest programme selection and has visibility in the India Today university ranking. Assam Don Bosco University has the higher NAAC Grade A, which relates to its institutional quality processes. Kaziranga University's Jorhat location can be convenient for students from Upper Assam. Class 12 merit is the main admission route at all three universities, and most undergraduate courses do not require a competitive entrance examination.

Royal Global University FAQs

Ques. Does RGU have recognition from the UGC?

Ans. Yes. The University Grants Commission (UGC) approves Royal Global University, Guwahati. It also has NAAC Grade B++ accreditation and operates within the private university regulatory framework of the Government of Assam.

Ques. How much does the complete B.Tech programme at RGU cost?

Ans. The 4-year B.Tech in CSE, AI, or Civil Engineering has a total fee of INR 8.00 Lakhs. Hostel accommodation is charged separately at INR 1.25 Lakhs to INR 3.25 Lakhs per year, depending on the room category.

Ques. What were RGU's placement figures for 2026?

Ans. RGU reported a highest package of INR 6 Lakhs and an average package of INR 3.4 Lakhs for the 2026 placement cycle. TCS, Wipro, IBM, ICICI Bank, HCL, and Genpact were among the recruiters. These institute-reported figures have not been independently checked by NIRF.

Ques. Is Royal Global University included in the NIRF rankings?

Ans. No current NIRF category table includes Royal Global University. Its other listed positions are #59 among universities in the India Today 2025 ranking and #144 overall in the IIRF 2024 ranking.

Ques. Which scores can be used to apply for B.Tech at RGU?

Ans. Applicants need PCM in Class 12 and at least 45%. Selection can be based on Class 12 merit, a CUET UG score, or an Assam CEE rank. RGU does not offer a management quota. Applications for the 2027-28 cycle are expected to open through the university's admission portal in January 2027.

Ques. Which MBA fields are available at Royal Global University?

Ans. MBA specialisations include Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Business Analytics, Operations Management, and Entrepreneurship. The complete 2-year course costs INR 6.80 Lakhs. Applicants may use CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, or ATMA scores for admission.