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Rai University Ahmedabad Ph.D Computer Applications: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Ahmedabad, GujaratPrivate UniversityEstd 2012NAAC Grade A+
Total fees
INR 3.02 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 3 LPA
latest published estimate
Cutoff
12,400
RU PhD Test score, General
Placement rate
88%
latest published estimate
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements
02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply
04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
07Will your score get you in?Closing scores by category and quota
08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
09How does it compare?The same course at universitys in its league, side by side
10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About Rai University Ph.D. Computer Applications
Rai University offers a three-year, full-time Ph.D. Computer Applications with 20 seats through RU PhD Test. The course is taught on campus over six semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC and stands NAAC accredited and UGC recognized and UGC recognized. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.02 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 5.42 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through Rai University admission process. The General Open seat closed at score 12,400 in final merit list of 2025. The latest placement estimate is INR 3 LPA and 88% placed, and internships are part of the course work.
Rai University Ph.D. Computer Applications Fees
The full course costs INR 3.02 Lakhs without hostel and INR 5.42 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 3 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, eight times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 2.40 Lakhs over three years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 3 Lakhs | INR 50,000 a semester, 6 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 1,500 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.40 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 3.02 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 5.42 Lakhs | Full course |
Rai University Ph.D. Computer Applications Admission Dates
Round 1 admission closed on Sep 2026. Final merit list admission comes on Oct 2026. Reporting starts on Oct 2026. Keep the admission letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| RU PhD Test registration, last date to apply | 1 Aug 2026 to 22 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| RU PhD Test session 1 exam | 25 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| RU PhD Test result and score | 15 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Choice filling and form check | 26 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Round 1 admission | 28 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Final merit list admission | 30 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | 2 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Interview and document check | 3 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 5 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Vacancy round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
Rai University Ph.D. Computer Applications Eligibility
You need master degree with a relevant master degree and 55% marks; 50% for reserved category students. You also need a RU PhD Test score from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| master degree subjects | a relevant master degree |
| master degree marks | 55% for General, 50% for reserved category students |
| Exam | RU PhD Test score from any session |
| Age | No age bar is published |
Rai University Ph.D. Computer Applications Admission Process
Rai University allots the seat on your score and your choices. You then pay the first fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write RU PhD Test | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Submit form on Rai University | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the first fee within five days of admission |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the admission letter |
Rai University Ph.D. Computer Applications Cutoff
The General seat closed at score 12,400 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the Rai University final merit list selection scores for Open seats. The General selection score has gone lower for three years, so it moved higher.
| Category | Closing score, Open | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 12,400 | Final merit list, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | Final merit list, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Final merit list, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Final merit list, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Final merit list, 2025 |
Rai University Ph.D. Computer Applications Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 88% of its batch at an average of INR 3 LPA. The median is INR 2.8 LPA and the highest offer was INR 6 LPA. Research and software teams hire this course on campus after course work.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 3 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 2.8 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 6 LPA |
| Batch placed | 88% |
| Recruiters | Research and software teams, on campus |
Rai University Ph.D. Computer Applications Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 2 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in master degree | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
Rai University Ph.D. Computer Applications Ranking
The university stands #12 in Universitydunia's Ph.D. ranking and #54 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF scores on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Ph.D. ranking | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #54 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
Rai University Ph.D. Computer Applications Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One course from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics |
| Year 2 | Data structures, digital logic, operating systems |
| Year 3 | Databases, networks, machine learning electives |
| Year 4 | Two electives a semester and the final project |
Rai University Ph.D. Computer Applications Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | From year 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a Ahmedabad region |
Should you pick Ph.D. Computer Applications at Rai University?
This course suits students who want a research or teaching path and can live in a Ahmedabad region for three years.
Pick it if:
You passed master degree in this state: half the seats are Open, so a score that misses the Sponsored list can still get in.
You want research work in computing: the course-wise placement table lists the same four research and software mentors in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in six parts, and the fee office can guide you before each semester.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's selection score: it has moved higher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe score.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.
You want internships in a big city: this is a Ahmedabad region, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will decide after the final merit list: the fee date comes fast, so keep papers and money ready.
Counsellor's advice
Confirm this course if round 1 gives it to you on a Open score. If you are Sponsored and below the round 1 close, keep waiting and keep a safer university above it.
Ph.D. Computer Applications Eligibility▾
master degree marks: 55% in a relevant master degree. 50% for reserved category students.
Board score alternative: Being in the a valid M.Phil or UGC NET score can support your case.
Exam needed: A RU PhD Test score. score (your main score) decides the Sponsored seats.
Open quota: Half the seats go to students who passed master degree in this state.
Ph.D. Computer Applications Admission Process▾
Write RU PhD Test: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on Rai University: Rai University (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Submit form: List this university and course high. Confirm keeps the seat, wait keeps looking.
Pay the first fee: Pay within five days of admission or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
Ph.D. Computer Applications Admission Dates 2026
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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Confirmed
1 Aug 2026 to 22 Sep 2026
RU PhD Test registration
Apply by 22 Sep 2026. Late forms may not be taken.
Tentative
25 Sep 2026
RU PhD Test session 1 exam
Your main score comes from your best session.
Over
15 Sep 2026
RU PhD Test result and score
The score card is the only paper Rai University reads.
Confirmed
26 Sep 2026
Choice filling and form check
Check the form and keep this course high on your list.
Confirmed
28 Sep 2026
Round 1 admission
The first admission letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
30 Sep 2026
Final merit list admission
The last regular round; the admission letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
2 Oct 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 2 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
3 Oct 2026
Interview and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
5 Oct 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Vacancy round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
RU PhD Test registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
RU PhD Test session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
RU PhD Test result and score
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Choice filling and form check
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round 1 admission
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee, last date
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Interview and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: Rai University admission procedure and Ph.D. merit-list notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Rai University Ph.D. Computer Applications Fees 2026
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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 6, INR 50,000 a semester
INR 3 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 1,500
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 80,000 a year
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 5,083
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
99%
average first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 9,130
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
55%
average first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee
Source: Rai University admission procedure. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you Computer Applications at Rai University?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published Rai University selection scores.
Category
Quota
General · Open
80 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
65 to 79: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Below 65: not this year. Try the vacancy round or a different quota.
General · Sponsored
75 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
60 to 74: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Below 60: not this year. Try the vacancy round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Open
75 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
60 to 74: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Below 60: not this year. Try the vacancy round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Sponsored
70 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
55 to 69: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Below 55: not this year. Try the vacancy round or a different quota.
SC · Open
70 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
55 to 69: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Below 55: not this year. Try the vacancy round or a different quota.
SC · Sponsored
65 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
50 to 64: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Below 50: not this year. Try the vacancy round or a different quota.
ST · Open
65 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
50 to 64: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Below 50: not this year. Try the vacancy round or a different quota.
ST · Sponsored
60 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
45 to 59: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Below 45: not this year. Try the vacancy round or a different quota.
EWS · Open
70 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
55 to 69: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Below 55: not this year. Try the vacancy round or a different quota.
EWS · Sponsored
65 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
50 to 64: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Below 50: not this year. Try the vacancy round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Interview score is the safe number. The Final merit list close only helps if you keep the choice waited to the end.
Rai University Ph.D. Computer Applications Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the university.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
State post-matric scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in master degreeApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Rai University
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the university about paying in parts and about education loans.
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Indus University prints the same fee and pay here, so the choice comes down to guide fit. If Rai University gives you the right supervisor, take this seat and confirm documents early.
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Silver Oak University prints the same core numbers here, so compare the research guide first. If Rai University has the guide you want, keep it above Silver Oak University.
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Ganpat University prints the same score here, so the safer choice is the guide who accepts your topic. If Rai University has that guide, keep it first.
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Parul University prints the same fee and pay here, so location and guide access decide it. If Ahmedabad is easier for you, Rai University stays ahead.
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GLS University prints the same core numbers here, so choose the stronger guide match. If Rai University confirms your topic, take it and finish the fee step.
Fees and pay can change. Check each university site before you decide.
FAQs on Rai University Ph.D. Computer Applications
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is Ph.D. Computer Applications at this university worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.02 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 3 LPA, so the fee comes back near the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my score is just above the selection score?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General Open seat closed at score 12,400 in final merit list and it moved higher three years in a row, so a score that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this university in your list with a safer university above it, and use the score checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get software jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 3 LPA, the median was INR 2.8 LPA and 88% of the batch was placed. If you want only a quick software job, ask the department how research work fits your plan.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a Ahmedabad region, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, check the hostel and internship rules first.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a stronger proposal?▾
Only if you can raise your score by a lot, not a little. The General selection score moved higher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a course change after year 1 if you want a sibling course.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 88% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 2.8 LPA is lower than the average of INR 3 LPA because the last students take smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this course better than MCA at this university for me?▾
Pick Computer Applications if you want a software job and MCA if you want a software job. Computer Applications places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its selection score is the tougher of the two. If you get MCA now and want Computer Applications, the course change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the RU PhD Test exam and fill this university in your Rai University application form. A seat comes in the round your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the first fee within the days Rai University gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 3-year fee is INR 3.02 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 5.42 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the university keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.
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