Royal Global University (RGU), Guwahati, uses both academic merit and entrance exam scores for admission. B.Tech and MBA are two of its major programmes. Most UG applicants are selected through Class 12 marks and a personal interview, while graduation marks are enough for admission to many PG courses. The application fee is INR 1,000.

RGU considers scores from national and state entrance tests. Applicants without an accepted national-level score may take the university's own entrance examination. Applications can be submitted online or offline.

Entrance examinations accepted by RGU

  • B.Tech: JEE Main, CEE or R-JEE
  • MBA: CAT, XAT, GMAT, MAT, CMAT or the RGU entrance test
  • BA/BBA LLB: CLAT or an equivalent examination
  • PhD: RGU Entrance Test, NET, SLET or SET

Royal Global University Important Dates 2026 and 2027

Event Date
CLAT 2027 application window August 3 to October 31, 2026
CAT 2026 admit card release November 4, 2026
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 application window October 24 to November 22, 2026, up to 11:50 PM
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 application with late fee November 23 to November 26, 2026
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 correction window November 27 to November 29, 2026, up to 11:50 PM
CAT 2026 examination November 29, 2026
XAT 2027 registration closes December 6, 2026
CLAT 2027 examination December 6, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
MAT December 2026 PBT registration closes December 14, 2026
MAT December 2026 PBT admit card release December 17, 2026
MAT December 2026 PBT examination December 20, 2026
XAT 2027 admit card download begins December 20, 2026, tentative
MAT December 2026 CBT registration closes December 21, 2026
MAT December 2026 CBT admit card release December 24, 2026
MAT December 2026 CBT examination December 27, 2026
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 examination city announcement December 30, 2026
XAT 2027 examination January 3, 2027, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 admit card download January 13, 2027
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 examination January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027

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

Royal Global University UG Admission 2026

RGU provides undergraduate programmes in Arts, Commerce, Science, Management, Nursing, Business Administration and other fields. The required Class 12 score usually falls between 50% and 55%, depending on the programme. Most courses use Class 12 merit for shortlisting, after which faculty members conduct a personal interview.

Royal Global University B.Tech Admission 2026

The B.Tech programme is available in seven branches. Applicants must first meet the Class 12 subject and marks requirements. Selection then considers JEE Main, CEE or R-JEE performance and a personal interview.

Particulars Details
Specialisations Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics and AI
Eligibility At least 45% aggregate marks in 10+2, with a 5% relaxation for reserved categories
Selection Criteria A valid JEE Main, CEE or R-JEE score, followed by a personal interview

B.Tech Eligibility

  • Applicants must have completed 10+2 or an equivalent examination through a recognised Board or Council.
  • Physics and Mathematics are compulsory subjects.
  • The third subject may be Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Information Technology, Biology, Informatics Practices, Biotechnology, a Technical Vocational subject, Agriculture, Engineering Graphics, Business Studies or Entrepreneurship.
  • A minimum aggregate of 45% is required in these subjects. SC, ST and OBC Non-Creamy Layer applicants receive a 5% relaxation.

B.Tech Selection Process

  • Eligible applicants may submit a valid JEE Main or CEE score.
  • Students who do not have a JEE Main or CEE score can take the Royal Joint Entrance Examination, known as R-JEE.
  • RGU invites shortlisted applicants to a personal interview before making the final selection.

Royal Global University B.Sc. Nursing Admission 2026

B.Sc. Nursing is a 4-year programme. It is recognised by the Indian Nursing Council and approved by the Assam Nurses' Midwives' & Health Visitors' Council.

B.Sc. Nursing Eligibility

  • Students must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as compulsory subjects.
  • The required PCB aggregate is 50%. SC, ST and OBC Non-Creamy Layer applicants receive a 5% relaxation.
  • The applicant must be at least 17 years old on December 31 of the admission year.
  • Applicants must be medically fit.

B.Sc. Nursing Selection Process

  • RGU first considers eligible students according to their Class 12 scores.
  • Shortlisted applicants must attend a personal interview for final selection.

B.Sc. Nursing Cutoff

RGU has not published an official B.Sc. Nursing cutoff. Student accounts indicate that a Class 12 score above 60% in the required subjects is generally enough for admission.

Other UG Programme Eligibility and Selection

The following table lists the course-specific academic conditions and selection methods for other undergraduate programmes.

Program Eligibility Selection Criteria
B.Com (Hons.) 10+2 with at least 50% marks Class 12 performance and a personal interview
Bachelor's in Interior Design 10+2 or a 3-year diploma in any branch
Bachelor's in Interior Designing (LE) A 3-year diploma in Architecture, Civil Engineering or Interior Design with at least 50% marks
B.Des Passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination
B.Sc. (Hons) 10+2 in the Science stream with at least 50% marks
BA (Hons.) Passed 10+2
Bachelor of Social Work
BHMCT
B.Arch 10+2 with at least 50% marks, or a 3-year diploma with 50% marks, with Mathematics and English as compulsory subjects NATA or JEE Main Paper II score and a personal interview
BBA 10+2 with at least 50% marks Class 12 performance and a personal interview
BCA 10+2 with Mathematics, Computer Science or Information Technology and at least 50% marks
BA/BBA LLB 10+2 with at least 50% marks CLAT or the RGU entrance test, followed by a personal interview

Royal Global University PG Admission 2026

RGU offers postgraduate courses across several fields. For most of these programmes, eligible graduates are shortlisted through marks in their last qualifying examination and then attend a personal interview.

Royal Global University MBA Admission 2026

The MBA runs for 2 years and offers Finance, Marketing, HRM, Operations Management, Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management, and Business Analytics as specialisations.

MBA applicants may be considered through either graduation merit or an entrance score:

  • Direct admission can be based on marks obtained in the bachelor's degree.
  • RGU accepts CAT, MAT and XAT scores for entrance-based admission.
  • An applicant with at least the 75th percentile in a national-level entrance examination does not have to take the RGU entrance test.
Course Eligibility Selection Criteria
MBA A bachelor's degree in any field from a recognised University or Institution with at least 50% aggregate marks or an equivalent grade The Royal Global University entrance test followed by a group discussion and personal interview, or a CAT, XAT, GMAT, MAT, CMAT or other all-India entrance test score at the 75th percentile

RGU MBA Eligibility

  • A bachelor's degree in any discipline is required.
  • Applicants need at least 50% aggregate marks or an equivalent grade.

RGU MBA Selection Process

  • Merit route: Graduation scores may be used for admission without an entrance test. Applicants must still complete the group discussion and personal interview.
  • Entrance route:
    • RGU may ask applicants to take its entrance test before the group discussion and personal interview.
    • Those who have at least the 75th percentile in CAT, XAT, GMAT, MAT or CMAT are excused from the university test.

Students also report that admission is often offered through graduation marks followed by the group discussion and personal interview, and that these stages are generally simple.

Other PG Programme Eligibility and Selection

Course Eligibility Selection Criteria
MA A bachelor's degree with 50% marks Marks in the last qualifying examination and a personal interview
M.Com B.Com with 50% marks
Master of Interior Design B.Arch or B.I.D with 50% marks
M.Des. A 5-year B.Arch or equivalent qualification with 50% marks
Master of Fine Arts A bachelor's degree in Fine Arts or Visual Arts
M.Sc B.Sc. (Hons) in a relevant field with 50% marks
Master of Social Work A bachelor's degree in any field with 50% marks
MCA B.Tech or BE in CS/IT, BCA, or B.Sc. in IT with 50% marks; alternatively, a 3-year bachelor's degree with Mathematics studied at the 10+2 or graduation level
LLM A bachelor's degree in Law with 50% marks
M.Tech BE, B.Tech or AMIE in the relevant field with 50% marks

Royal Global University PhD Admission 2026

Royal Global University provides a 5-year PhD across 22 specialisations. Admission depends on the required master's qualification, an accepted entrance result and a personal interview.

PhD Eligibility

  • A master's degree in the relevant discipline is required.
  • Applicants must have at least 55% marks or an equivalent result.
  • Applicants must qualify through one of the following:
    • RGU Entrance Test
    • NET, SLET or SET

PhD Selection Process

  • RGU considers the RGU Entrance Test, NET, SLET or SET score.
  • Applicants who clear the required stage attend a personal interview.
Course Eligibility Selection Criteria
Ph.D. A master's degree in a relevant field from a recognised University or Institution with at least 55% marks or an equivalent result Royal Global University Entrance Test, NET, SLET or SET; candidates with an M.Phil. in the relevant field must have at least 55% marks

Royal Global University Application Process

Students may apply to Royal Global University, Guwahati, either online or offline. A separate form and payment are needed for every programme selected.

  • Download the application form from the Royal Global University, Guwahati, website.
  • Confirm that the eligibility requirements for the chosen programme are met.
  • Complete the form for the required programme. Submit more than one form when applying to multiple programmes.
  • For an offline application, attach a demand draft of INR 1,000 in favour of “The Assam Royal Global University”, payable at Guwahati.
  • Attach a separate demand draft to each form when applying for more than one programme.
  • For an online application, pay INR 1,000 by credit card, debit card or net banking.
  • The prospectus and application form can also be purchased from the RGU campus for INR 1,000. Submit the completed form and required documents to the university.

Royal Global University Admission FAQs

Ques: Which records must an applicant submit for RGU admission in 2026?

Ans: Applicants need the following documents:

  • 4 passport-size photographs measuring 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm
  • Mark sheets from Class X onward, wherever applicable
  • A photocopy of proof of age
  • A photocopy of the qualifying examination admit card or scorecard

Ques: Who can receive a relaxation in the minimum admission marks at RGU?

Ans: RGU Guwahati gives a 5% relaxation to SC, ST and OBC Non-Creamy Layer applicants.

Ques: How does RGU update students after an application is submitted?

Ans: An RGU counsellor provides follow-up updates from time to time. The university also sends a call letter to the applicant's registered email address with the entrance examination details.

Ques: Do applicants have to take an entrance test for every RGU course?

Ans: No. Most UG and PG courses use marks from the last qualifying examination and a personal interview. Entrance scores are used for B.Tech, MBA, BA/BBA LLB and PhD admission. Applicants without a valid accepted score may take the entrance test conducted by RGU.