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Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) is an Institution of National Importance established under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, through the Rashtriya Raksha University Act, 2020. It evolved from Raksha Shakti University, founded in 2009 by the Government of Gujarat, and was accorded national status by Parliament in 2020. RRU is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is the only national university in India exclusively dedicated to security, defence, policing, forensics, and cyber sciences.
As per NIRF 2023, RRU is ranked 37 in the University category and 14th among state-level universities in India. It is among the youngest institutions to achieve a NIRF University ranking within its first decade of operations.
RRU’s main campus is located at Lavad-Dahegam, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on a 232-acre campus with a 5-star GRIHA green building rating. The university also operates regional campuses in Arunachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Puducherry, and Madhya Pradesh.
- RRU operates 14 schools and centres spanning security, law, technology, and social sciences:
- B.Tech Cyber Security and B.Tech Defence Technology - flagship UG engineering programmes
- BA / B.Sc (Defence and Strategic Studies), BA (International Relations), BA (Russian) - strategic studies stream
- BALLB, BBALLB - integrated law programmes with security focus
- BBA (Security Management), Bachelor in Psychology, B.Sc (Clinical Psychology) - management and behavioural sciences
- M.Tech Cyber Security, Data Science and ML, M.Sc Forensic Science, Criminology, Cyber Security and Forensic Science - specialized PG programmes
- MA (Criminology, Defence Studies, International Relations, Russian Studies, Police Administration), LLM (Maritime Law) - PG humanities and law
- Ph.D. across Cyber Security, Criminology, Forensic Science, Disaster Management, and 7 other disciplines
- PG Diplomas and Certificate programmes in Cyber Security, Criminology, Police Science, Blockchain, Sports Coaching
The total B.Tech Cyber Security fee is INR 8.11 Lakhs for 4 years. B.Tech Defence Technology and Electronics Engineering (VLSI) are priced at INR 6.60 Lakhs each. BALLB is INR 4.35 Lakhs and BBALLB is INR 6.75 Lakhs total.
RRU provides fee concessions to students from SC/ST categories and wards of police, defence, and paramilitary personnel as per Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines.
In the 2024 placement season, 1,950+ students were placed, with a highest package of INR 18 LPA and an average package of INR 5.5 LPA. Key recruiters include Accenture, Cognizant, Wipro, and multiple government security agencies.
RRU Admission Dates 2026
RRU admissions for the 2026-27 academic session have concluded. All UG and PG admissions were conducted through the RRU Common Entrance Test (RCET), which is RRU’s own computer-based entrance examination. Applications for the main campus in Gandhinagar closed on May 31, 2026.
| Event | 2026 Date (Concluded) |
|---|---|
| RCET Application Window | April to May 31, 2026 |
| RCET UG 2026 | June 7, 2026 |
| RCET PG 2026 | June 21, 2026 |
| Admissions and Reporting | July to August 2026 |
The next cycle for 2027-28 is tentatively expected to open in April 2027. Based on previous years, RCET UG and RCET PG are typically held in June, with admissions completing by July to August 2027.
| Programme | Entrance Exam | Note |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (Cyber Security) | RCET UG / JEE Main | JEE Main score accepted for B.Tech admissions |
| B.Tech (Defence Technology, Electronics/VLSI) | RCET UG | 10+2 PCM mandatory |
| All other UG programmes | RCET UG | 10+2 with 50% aggregate |
| All PG programmes (M.Tech, M.Sc, MA, LLM) | RCET PG | Relevant UG degree in corresponding discipline |
| Ph.D. | RCET PhD | PG degree + research proposal |
RRU Courses and Fees
RRU offers over 50 programmes at UG, PG, diploma, certificate, and doctoral levels, all aligned to national security, defence, law enforcement, cyber, forensics, and strategic studies. The programme portfolio is unique in India and has no direct equivalent at any other university.
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (Cyber Security) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM, RCET UG / JEE Main | INR 8.11 Lakhs |
| B.Tech (Defence Technology) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM, RCET UG | INR 6.60 Lakhs |
| B.Tech (Electronics Engineering, VLSI) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM, RCET UG | INR 6.60 Lakhs |
| BBALLB (Hons.) | 5 years | 10+2, RCET UG | INR 6.75 Lakhs |
| BA (International Relations) | 3 years | 10+2, RCET UG | INR 4.00 Lakhs |
| BBA (Security Management) | 3 years | 10+2, RCET UG | INR 4.00 Lakhs |
| BALLB (Hons.) | 5 years | 10+2, RCET UG | INR 4.35 Lakhs |
| B.Sc (Defence and Strategic Studies) | 3 years | 10+2, RCET UG | INR 3.84 Lakhs |
| M.Tech (Cyber Security) | 2 years | B.Tech/B.E., RCET PG | INR 2.60 Lakhs |
| M.Tech (Data Science and ML) | 2 years | B.Tech/B.E., RCET PG | INR 2.97 Lakhs |
| M.Sc (Forensic Science) | 2 years | B.Sc Science stream, RCET PG | INR 2.10 Lakhs |
| MA (Criminology) | 2 years | Any UG degree, RCET PG | INR 2.52 Lakhs |
| Ph.D. (multiple disciplines) | 3 to 5 years | PG degree, RCET PhD | INR 3.00 to INR 6.00 Lakhs |
RRU also offers professional PG Diplomas in Cyber Security (INR 1.20 Lakhs), Criminology and Police Administration (INR 70,000), and Blockchain Technology (INR 1.10 Lakhs), as well as a Diploma in Police Science (INR 60,000), suited for in-service personnel seeking upskilling.
RRU Admission Process
UG Admission (B.Tech, BA, BBA, BALLB, BBALLB, B.Sc)
All UG admissions at RRU are based on the RCET UG score. B.Tech Cyber Security also accepts JEE Main scores as an alternative. The entrance test covers domain knowledge, reasoning, and general awareness with defence and security orientation.
- Eligibility for B.Tech: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, minimum 50% aggregate
- Eligibility for BALLB / BBALLB: 10+2 from any stream, minimum 50% aggregate
- Eligibility for BA, BBA, B.Sc: 10+2 from any recognised board, minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST)
- Admission stages: RCET UG registration, exam, merit list, choice filling, provisional admission, document verification
Wards of police, paramilitary (CRPF, BSF, CISF, NSG, SSB), defence, and intelligence personnel receive preference in admissions to select programmes as per RRU admission policy.
PG Admission (M.Tech, M.Sc, MA, LLM)
PG admissions are based on RCET PG scores. Eligibility requires the corresponding UG degree. M.Tech programmes require B.Tech or B.E. in a relevant engineering discipline. M.Sc Forensic Science and M.Sc Criminology require a B.Sc in a science stream. MA programmes require any UG degree with relevant background.
Ph.D. Admission
Ph.D. admissions require a PG degree with minimum 55% marks and a qualifying RCET PhD score. A research proposal is submitted at the time of application. RRU offers Ph.D. programmes across Cyber Security, Criminology, Forensic Science, Defence Studies, Disaster Management, IT, and Behavioural Sciences.
RRU Placements
RRU placement statistics for 2024 show 1,950+ students placed with a placement rate of 91% and over 800 recruiters participating. The highest offer was INR 18 LPA and the average package was INR 5.5 LPA.
Confirmed corporate recruiters at RRU include Accenture, Cognizant, and Wipro. Graduates from B.Tech Cyber Security, M.Sc Forensic Science, and M.Sc Criminology programmes are additionally absorbed by government agencies including state police forces, CRPF, CBI, NIA, and forensic science laboratories. BALLB and BBALLB graduates enter judiciary and law enforcement roles.
RRU Rankings
RRU is one of the youngest institutions to achieve a ranked position in the NIRF University category, reflecting its rapid development since being designated an Institution of National Importance in 2020.
| Ranking Body | Category | 2023 Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | University | 37 (14th among state-level universities) |
RRU has not been ranked separately by Collegedunia, The Week, India Today, or other college-ranking bodies in the security/defence university sub-category, given its unique and niche institutional profile.
RRU Scholarships
RRU extends fee concessions and scholarships aligned to its mandate of serving security sector personnel and merit candidates.
| Scholarship / Concession | Eligibility | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Wards of Police / Paramilitary Personnel | Children of serving or deceased personnel of CRPF, BSF, CISF, NSG, State Police | Fee concession as per RRU and MHA norms |
| SC/ST Fee Concession | SC/ST category students | Reduced minimum marks eligibility and fee concessions per government policy |
| Post Matric Scholarship (Central/State) | SC/ST/OBC candidates meeting income norms | Tuition fee and maintenance allowance via NSP |
| Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | Top-rank RCET performers with family income limits | Partial tuition fee waiver as per annual RRU policy |
Eligible students may also apply for central government scholarships including PM-USP CSSS and National Fellowship Schemes through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
RRU Campus and Infrastructure
RRU’s main campus is situated at Lavad-Dahegam, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, spanning 232 acres. The campus achieved a 5-star GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) green building rating, making it one of the few university campuses in India with this distinction. Academic blocks, research centres, student hostels, and sports infrastructure are spread across the campus.
Beyond the main campus, RRU operates regional centres in Arunachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Puducherry, and Madhya Pradesh, primarily for delivering training programmes to state police forces and paramilitary units. RRU’s first convocation was held in March 2022 in the presence of the Prime Minister of India, signalling its national mandate.
The university houses 14 schools and centres, including schools focused on Cyber Security and Digital Forensics, Internal Security, Maritime and Coast Guard Studies, Criminal Justice and Police Administration, and Language and Social Sciences.
RRU vs NFSU vs SPUPSJ
Aspirants interested in security, forensics, and defence education in India compare RRU with National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU, Gandhinagar) and Sardar Patel University of Police, Security and Criminal Justice (SPUPSJ, Jodhpur). All three are national-level institutions focused on security and law enforcement domains.
| Parameter | RRU (Gandhinagar) | NFSU (Gandhinagar) | SPUPSJ (Jodhpur) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Institution of National Importance (MHA) | Institution of National Importance (MHA) | Central University (MHA) |
| Established | 2009 (national status 2020) | 2008 (national status 2020) | 2013 |
| Primary Focus | Security, defence, cyber, strategic studies | Forensic science, cyber forensics | Police science, criminal justice |
| Flagship UG | B.Tech Cyber Security | B.Sc Forensic Science | BA (Police Administration) |
| Admission | RCET / JEE Main (B.Tech) | NFSU entrance test | CUET UG |
| Campus Location | Gandhinagar, Gujarat | Gandhinagar, Gujarat | Jodhpur, Rajasthan |
RRU and NFSU are co-located in Gandhinagar and share a national mandate under MHA, but differ in focus: RRU covers the broad defence and security spectrum while NFSU is narrower with a forensic sciences concentration. SPUPSJ is the only dedicated university for police science and has a longer establishment history than either. For B.Tech Cyber Security, RRU is the strongest choice among these three. For forensic sciences, NFSU leads.
RRU FAQs
Ques. Is RRU a government university?
Ans. Yes. RRU is an Institution of National Importance established under an Act of Parliament in 2020, under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. It evolved from Raksha Shakti University, founded in 2009 by the Gujarat government.
Ques. What is the admission process for B.Tech Cyber Security at RRU?
Ans. B.Tech Cyber Security at RRU accepts both RCET UG scores and valid JEE Main scores. The eligibility is 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, and a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST). Applications open in April each year, with the RCET exam held in June.
Ques. What is the B.Tech Cyber Security fee at RRU?
Ans. The total fee for B.Tech Cyber Security at RRU is INR 8.11 Lakhs for the 4-year programme. B.Tech Defence Technology and Electronics Engineering (VLSI) are each priced at INR 6.60 Lakhs.
Ques. What is the NIRF ranking of RRU?
Ans. As per NIRF 2023, RRU is ranked 37 in the University category in India. It is among the youngest institutions to be ranked in the NIRF University list, having been designated an Institution of National Importance only in 2020.
Ques. Do wards of police or defence personnel get any fee benefit at RRU?
Ans. Yes. Wards of serving or deceased personnel of central armed police forces (CRPF, BSF, CISF, NSG, SSB) and state police forces are eligible for fee concessions and admission preference in select programmes at RRU, as per Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines.
Ques. What is the average placement package at RRU?
Ans. In the 2024 placement season, RRU reported an average package of INR 5.5 LPA and a highest package of INR 18 LPA, with over 1,950 students placed and 800+ recruiters participating. Corporate recruiters include Accenture, Cognizant, and Wipro, alongside government agencies such as state police forces, CBI, and NIA.
Ques. Does RRU have a campus outside Gujarat?
Ans. Yes. In addition to the main 232-acre campus in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, RRU operates regional campuses in Arunachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Puducherry, and Madhya Pradesh, primarily for training police and paramilitary personnel.
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You can get admission in Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) in the BA LLB (Hons.) in Criminal and Security Laws programme if you meet the eligibility criteria and clear the required entrance/selection process. It is an Institution of National Importance focused on law, security, and policing education, so the degree is recognised and valuable.
The university offers internships and has a placement cell that connects students with opportunities, conducts career counselling, skill-building sessions, and supports career planning. Students also get internship alerts and on-campus drives. RRU can provide a good BA LLB degree with internship exposure and placement support, but outcomes depend on your own effort and the legal job market.
RRU offers a 4-year (8-semester) B.Sc. Clinical Psychology (RCI-recognized) program. Admission is through the RCET (Rashtriya Raksha University Common Entrance Test). Eligibility requires passing 10+2 (higher secondary) with at least 55% marks. Applicants must apply online via the RRU admission portal. Seat reservation follows the University’s category-wise quota policy. After the entrance test, candidates are shortlisted based on merit for final admission.
The application deadline for the B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering (CSE) program at Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), Gandhinagar was May 1, 2025
The percentile cutoff is not mentioned, you can register and download the brochure for the detailed information bout the course.
Yes, Rashtriya Raksha University BTech admission 2024 is based on the GUJCET exam. Rashtriya Raksha University BTech admission 2024 is based on the GUJCET exam.
Admission to M.Sc course is done based on PGCET exam followed by counselling and you must have passed UG with 55% or more to be eligible.
The admission date for the academic year 2024-25 has not been started yet at the Rashtriya Raksha University. You can visit the official website for the latest notifications.
Admission to M.sc Forensic science course is done based on PGCET exam followed by counselling for RRU Ahmedabad.
The admission to the Rashtriya Raksha University LLM is done on merit basis.
The application fee of Rashtriya Raksha University is INR 300.
No, admission to RSU Ahmedabad is purely based on GUJCET entrance exam and not merit.
Admissions to various PG courses including M.Sc will begin after April 18th 2023.
You can check out the course BA Defense and Strategic Studies for the same.
Entrance exams are different and depend on the course you want to opt for at Raksha Shakti University. You can check here for more details.
For admission to BA Criminology at RRU Ahmedabad, you need to have passed 10+2 and the selection will be based on merit.
You can apply online from the official website of the college, once application process will start.
Rashtriya Raksha University does not offer BA in Criminology to the students.
Yes, students under defense management do get placed. You can check out more on it at RRU Ahmedabad Placement.
Admission process at Raksha Shakti University is quite simple. Some courses have an entrance exam while other are just merit based. Please visit RSU Admission for complete details.
Yes, Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) Ahemdabad does have hostel facilities for all the courses. The charges can be anywhere between INR 18,000 – INR 20,000 for the entire duration of the courses which includes various charges such as registration fees, mess charges, etc.