Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies, Basar (RGUKT Basar) began in 2008 as a public state university established by the Government of Telangana under the RGUKT Act. It focuses on technical education for rural students from Telangana who have completed SSC, or Class 10. Its technical programmes have approval from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The university is not currently listed in the published NIRF University or Engineering rankings.

The fully residential university covers 272 acres in Basar, Nirmal district, Telangana, beside the southern bank of the Godavari river. More than 9,000 students study on a campus that includes 6 hostel blocks, over 140 ICT-enabled classrooms, and a library holding more than 1,00,000 volumes.

  • B.Tech, 6-year integrated programme with entry after SSC or Class 10: CSE, CSE with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering
  • M.Tech, 2-year programme requiring B.Tech and GATE: CSE, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Computational Engineering

General-quota students pay INR 3.72 Lakhs for the 4-year engineering part of B.Tech, while the complete 2-year M.Tech fee is INR 1.89 Lakhs. Campus recruitment is managed by the Training and Placement Cell, and its confirmed recruiters include TCS, Wipro, Capgemini, and Bosch.

Admission Update: The next admission cycle, for 2027-28, is expected to begin when the official notification is released in March 2027.

RGUKT Basar Admission Dates 2027

Selection for the 6-year integrated B.Tech programme is based on SSC, or Class 10, merit and does not involve a separate entrance test. The 2027-28 process is expected to begin in March 2027. The schedule below is tentative and follows the previous admission pattern.

Event Date
Official notification for the 2027-28 cycleMarch 2027
Opening of the application portal for the 2027-28 cycleMarch 2027
Application deadline for the 2027-28 cycleMay 2027
Release of the provisional selection list for the 2027-28 cycleMay to June 2027
Phase-I counselling for the 2027-28 cycleJune 2027

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

For B.Tech, selection depends completely on SSC performance. M.Tech applicants are considered through GATE or TSPGECET under the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE).

Programme Admission Basis Eligibility Criteria
B.Tech, 6-year IntegratedSSC merit, without an entrance examinationSSC completed in the qualifying year on the first attempt; younger than 18 years on 1 June of the admission year
M.TechGATE or TSPGECETB.Tech in the relevant engineering field

RGUKT Basar Courses and Fees

Students can choose from 8 B.Tech specialisations and 3 M.Tech specialisations. The integrated B.Tech begins after SSC and lasts 6 years. Its listed fees apply only to the 4-year engineering stage. The Telangana government separately announces the fee structure for the 2-year Pre-University Course.

Course Duration Eligibility Total Fees (General) Total Fees (NRI)
B.Tech: CSE4 years, engineering componentSSC pass followed by 2-year PUC at RGUKTINR 3.72 LakhsINR 13.72 Lakhs
B.Tech: CSE (AI/ML)4 years, engineering componentSSC pass followed by 2-year PUC at RGUKTINR 3.72 LakhsINR 13.72 Lakhs
B.Tech: ECE4 years, engineering componentSSC pass followed by 2-year PUC at RGUKTINR 3.72 LakhsINR 13.72 Lakhs
B.Tech: Electrical Engineering4 years, engineering componentSSC pass followed by 2-year PUC at RGUKTINR 3.72 LakhsINR 13.72 Lakhs
B.Tech: Mechanical Engineering4 years, engineering componentSSC pass followed by 2-year PUC at RGUKTINR 3.72 LakhsINR 13.72 Lakhs
B.Tech: Civil Engineering4 years, engineering componentSSC pass followed by 2-year PUC at RGUKTINR 3.72 LakhsINR 13.72 Lakhs
B.Tech: Chemical Engineering4 years, engineering componentSSC pass followed by 2-year PUC at RGUKTINR 3.72 LakhsINR 13.72 Lakhs
B.Tech: Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering4 years, engineering componentSSC pass followed by 2-year PUC at RGUKTINR 3.72 LakhsINR 13.72 Lakhs
M.Tech: CSE2 yearsB.Tech with a valid GATE scoreINR 1.89 LakhsN/A
M.Tech: ECE2 yearsB.Tech with a valid GATE scoreINR 1.89 LakhsN/A
M.Tech: Computational Engineering2 yearsB.Tech with a valid GATE scoreINR 1.89 LakhsN/A

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

Among the available branches, CSE and CSE with AI/ML receive the strongest demand. The M.Tech in Computational Engineering focuses on numerical modelling and simulation for mechanical systems, making it a distinct postgraduate option.

RGUKT Basar Admission Process

B.Tech (6-year Integrated Programme)

Applicants can enter the integrated B.Tech after passing SSC, or Class 10, in the admission year. RGUKT Basar does not conduct another entrance examination for this programme.

  • Eligibility: SSC must be passed on the first attempt in the current year, and the applicant must have Telangana domicile
  • Age requirement: The applicant must be younger than 18 years on 1 June of the admission year; the upper age limit is 21 years for SC/ST applicants and 23 years for PH applicants
  • Selection method: The merit calculation uses overall SSC marks as well as marks in individual subjects
  • Reservation policy: Telangana statutory rules cover OC, BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D, BC-E, SC, ST, EWS, and PH categories

The B.Tech admission procedure follows these steps:

  1. Complete and submit the application online.
  2. Wait for the merit list prepared from SSC scores.
  3. Attend Phase-I counselling after selection.
  4. Present the required certificates for verification.
  5. Complete the final admission formalities.

CSE usually has the highest competition among the branches. Previous admission patterns indicate that general-category students with 580 or more marks out of 600 in SSC generally obtain a CSE seat. SSC cutoffs tend to be lower for Chemical Engineering and Materials Science.

M.Tech

TSCHE handles M.Tech admissions using GATE scores or TSPGECET performance.

  • Eligibility: A B.Tech degree in the relevant engineering branch
  • Selection: A valid score in the suitable GATE paper, with the merit list prepared by TSCHE
  • Available programmes: CSE, ECE, and Computational Engineering

RGUKT Basar Placements

Campus hiring for final-year B.Tech and M.Tech students is organised by the RGUKT Basar Training and Placement Cell. Throughout the year, students receive aptitude coaching, technical workshops, practice interviews, and opportunities to interact with industry professionals.

The university has confirmed TCS, Wipro, Capgemini, and Bosch as on-campus recruiters. Their sectors are shown below.

Sector Confirmed Recruiters
IT ServicesTCS, Wipro, Capgemini
Engineering and ManufacturingBosch
Note: As of October 2026, RGUKT Basar has not released placement figures by recruitment cycle, including the average CTC, highest CTC, and placement percentage. The companies in the table are confirmed campus recruiters.

RGUKT Basar Campus and Infrastructure

The university operates from a 272-acre residential campus in Basar, Nirmal district, Telangana, near the Godavari river. Every enrolled student must live in a hostel, a model followed by only a few fully residential engineering universities in Telangana.

Accommodation is spread across 6 hostel blocks, divided equally into 3 blocks for boys and 3 for girls. Together, they can house 8,000 students. Wi-Fi, reading halls, recreation spaces, indoor sports facilities, and housekeeping services are available in each block. Academic facilities include more than 140 ICT-equipped classrooms, laboratories for different engineering branches, and a central library containing over 1,00,000 volumes. RGUKT Basar admits 1,500 students each year and has a total student strength of 9,000 across all batches.

RGUKT Basar students have also performed well in national-level contests. At the M-BAJA SAEINDIA 2026 competition, Team GARUDA achieved AIR-3 overall and AIR-1 in Design Evaluation. MHRD and IIT Madras have recognised the university as a Top 100 NPTEL Local Chapter for its participation in online technical education.

RGUKT Basar vs JNTUH vs UCE Osmania University

Students in Telangana can compare RGUKT Basar's integrated engineering route with the standard 4-year B.Tech programmes available through JNTUH and University College of Engineering, Osmania University. The main differences involve the stage of entry, campus setting, residential requirement, programme length, and admission route.

Parameter RGUKT Basar JNTUH Hyderabad UCE Osmania University
LocationBasar, Nirmal, in rural TelanganaHyderabadHyderabad
Entry LevelAfter SSC, or Class 10After Intermediate, or Class 12After Intermediate, or Class 12
Programme Duration6 years, including 2-year PUC and 4-year B.Tech4 years4 years
Admission RouteSSC merit, without an entrance examinationTS EAMCETTS EAMCET
ResidentialFully residential, with hostel stay compulsoryNon-residentialNon-residential
B.Tech Fees, 4-year Component for General QuotaINR 3.72 LakhsGovernment tuition ratesGovernment tuition rates
Campus Size272 acresMulti-site Hyderabad campusHyderabad campus

RGUKT Basar provides extensive residential facilities and allows students to begin engineering education immediately after SSC without taking a competitive entrance test. JNTUH and UCE Osmania offer access to urban campuses in Hyderabad, non-residential study, and broader programme choices in fields beyond engineering.

RGUKT Basar FAQs

Ques. Who can apply for the integrated B.Tech course at RGUKT Basar?

Ans. An applicant must have cleared SSC, or Class 10, on the first attempt in the relevant admission year and must hold Telangana domicile. The student should be younger than 18 years on 1 June of that year. The age limit extends to 21 years for SC/ST students and 23 years for PH students. Selection for the 6-year integrated B.Tech does not require a separate entrance test.

Ques. How is the 6-year programme at RGUKT Basar divided?

Ans. The integrated B.Tech takes 6 years to complete. Students first study a 2-year Pre-University Course, which is equal to Telangana Intermediate or Classes 11 and 12. They then complete 4 years of engineering study and receive the B.Tech degree after the sixth year.

Ques. Do all RGUKT Basar students have to stay in a hostel?

Ans. Yes. Hostel residence is compulsory because RGUKT Basar is a fully residential university. Its 6 hostel blocks, comprising 3 for boys and 3 for girls, have a combined capacity of 8,000 students. Every block provides Wi-Fi and receives housekeeping support.

Ques. How much does the B.Tech engineering component cost at RGUKT Basar?

Ans. Under the General quota, the total fee for the 4-year engineering stage is INR 3.72 Lakhs. This consists of INR 96,200 in the first year and INR 92,000 per year from the second through the fourth year. The NRI-quota total for these 4 years is INR 13.72 Lakhs. Charges for the earlier 2-year Pre-University Course are separate and are declared by the Telangana government for each academic year.

Ques. Are JEE Main or TS EAMCET scores needed for RGUKT Basar B.Tech admission?

Ans. No. Neither JEE Main nor TS EAMCET is used to admit students to the 6-year integrated B.Tech, since selection depends fully on SSC, or Class 10, merit. For M.Tech, TSCHE processes admission through GATE scores.

Ques. Does RGUKT Basar have a published NIRF rank?

Ans. No current NIRF rank is published for RGUKT Basar in any category. The university submits its institutional data each year and takes part in the NIRF process, but it does not appear in the released ranked lists.

Ques. Which recruiters visit the RGUKT Basar campus?

Ans. TCS, Wipro, Capgemini, and Bosch are among the confirmed on-campus recruiters. The Training and Placement Cell supports hiring and prepares students through aptitude sessions and regular interaction with industry. Recruitment-cycle figures have not yet been published by the university.

Ques. Are RGUKT Basar, RGUKT Nuzvid, and RGUKT RK Valley one university?

Ans. No. RGUKT Basar is governed by the Government of Telangana. Nuzvid, RK Valley, and Etcherla are Andhra Pradesh RGUKT campuses administered by that state's government. Although both systems follow the original model of a 6-year integrated B.Tech for rural students who have passed SSC, they are independent institutions managed by different state governments.