RRU Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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20 Apr, 2026 RRU PG application deadline 2026 has been extended till May 31. Apply @rru.ac.in. RCET exam date has been revised to Jun 7, 2026.

Rashtriya Raksha University, the first internal security institute of India, was set up by government of Gujarat, Ahmedabad in 2009 vide ‘The Raksha Shakti University Act, 2009’. The university is dedicated for honing skill set in field of Internal Development, and Future Employees in Internal Security Management Sector.

Rashtriya Raksha University offers B.A. and B.Tech under its UG wings. At PG level, it offers MA, LL.M., M.Sc. and M.Tech in various specializations.  The university also renders M.Phil and Ph.D. as research level programs. The institute also offers a one-year diploma course and a three months certificate course in Photography, and PG diploma. 

  • Candidates can apply online or offline for all the courses.
  • For the Diploma and certificate courses, the candidate must have passed 10+2 with minimum 50% marks. 
  • For PG Diploma, bachelor’s degree in any stream with at least 50% marks is mandatory.
  • The selection in Diploma, certificate course and PG Diploma will be done on merit basis.
  • For applying under BA in Security Management, the candidate must have cleared class 12th in any stream.
  • For making an application under B.Tech., the candidate should have studied Physics and Mathematics in their 12th standard along with other relevant subjects , securing 45% marks in aggregate.
  • The admission in BA Security Management course will be given on the basis of score in the qualifying examination.
  • For B.Tech, candidates need to have a valid score in JEE Main or GUJCET.
  • For MA, LLM, M.Sc. and M.Tech. a graduation degree in the respective field is mandatory for making an application.
  • Score in the qualifying examination will be considered for giving admission.
  • M.Tech selection will be based on valid GATEGPAT score or PGCET score.
  • For applying to doctorate degree, M.Phil. and Ph.D., the candidate must have obtained Masters’ in the related field  with at least 55% marks.
  • The candidates with UGC (NET/JRF), CSIR (TRF/GRF), ICSSR, GSLET/GATE/CAT/BPR&D  will be selected for M.Phil based on merit. In case, the candidate has not appeared for any of these tests, he/she will have to sit for an entrance test conducted by the university.
  • Likewise, the selection for Ph.D. will be made on the basis ofUGC- JRF, CSIR-JRF, CSIR-NET, SET/SLET, GATE or M.Phil. degree. Entrance test will be conducted for those who have not given any of the before stated tests.
  • After getting selected at the entrance test level, all the candidates have to pass the interview, for getting admission to M.Phil and Ph.D. programs. 

Check Here: Fee Structure of courses offered by RRU, Ahmedabad

Admission Highlights 2024

Name of the University Rashtriya Raksha University
Basic Admission Criteria Merit list/Entrance Exam
Application Mode Online and Offline
Name of Entrance

B.Tech: JEE Main/ GUJCET

M.Tech: GATE/GPAT

Ph.D.: UGC/CSIR (JRF/NET), RSU, GATE, CAT, TRF OR Entrance Test

Counselling Yes

Rashtriya Raksha University, Ahemdabad BA and B.Tech Admission 2024

RRU, Ahemdabad offers B.A in Security Management and B.Tech in Cyber Security at UG level. The basic eligibility is to pass 10+2 with 50% marks for BA and to pass 10+2 in Science stream for B.Tech. Selection in BA is merit based while for B.Tech, candidates need to have a valid score in JEE Main or GEJCET.

Course name Specialisation Minimum Eligibility Selection Procedure No. of seats 
B.A Security Management Must have passed 10+2 in any stream Merit Based 40
B.Tech Cyber Security Passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Technical Vocational subject as one of the subjects with at least 45% marks in aggregate JEE Main or GUJCET 40

Key Point:

  • B.A. course is rendered both in English and Gujarati.

Rashtriya Raksha University, Ahemdabad MA, M.Tech, M.Sc. & LL.M Admission 2024

The University offers several post-graduation programs namely M.A. in Criminology, MA Police Administration, L.L.M in Crime and Security Laws, M.Sc. in Forensic Science and M.Tech in Cyber security. To be eligible to apply, candidates should have a graduation degree in discipline for MA, LL.B degree for LL.M, graduation in science stream for M.Sc. and B.Tech/B.E. degree with at least 50% aggregate marks in computer related field for M.Tech.

Selection of applicants in MA, LL.M. and M.Sc is based on merit in the qualifying examinations. M.Tech selection will be based on valid GATE score. The candidates who have not given GATE score, they will be given admission based on PGCET score.

Course name Specialisation Minimum Eligibility Selection Procedure Duration No. of Seats
M.A. Criminology Graduation in any stream Merit basis 2 years 30
Police administration
LL.M. Crime and Security laws LL.B Degree
M.Sc. Forensic Science Graduate in Science stream
M.Tech Cyber Security Passed in B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent examination with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/SEBC candidates) at qualifying exam 

GATE/GPAT score or PGCET score

40

Rashtriya Raksha University, Ahemadabad Diploma Admission 2024

The institute offers one UG Diploma, one Certificate course in Photography, and three PG Diplomas with a specific number of seats only. The admissions will be given strictly on the basis of merit.

Candidates seeking admission to UG Diploma and certificate course must have passed 12th from a recognised board with at least 50% marks and for PG diploma they should have Bachelor’s degree in any stream.

Course Name Specialisation Minimum eligibility Selection Procedure No. of seats
Diploma Police Science Passed 10+2 with at least 50% marks Merit Basis 80
Certificate Course Photography 20
PG Diploma Police Science Bachelor’s degree in any stream with at least 50% marks 40
Cyber forensics 30
Industrial security

Key Points:

  • If the number of application forms exceed the required number, the institute will organise a screening test.
  • Fee for in service personnel and female candidates is half of the total fees for certificate course.
  • Diploma in Police Science is only taught in Gujarati.

Rashtriya Raksha University, Ahemdabad M.Phil and Ph.D. Admission 2024

Raksha Shakti University offers several research programs viz. M.Phil in Criminology, Police administration and Ph.D. in Law, Criminology, Psychology, Cyber security, Internal Security Management. Students must have a Master’s Degree in the concerned discipline with at least 55% marks and 50% marks for backward class students.

Final selection of eligible candidates will be based on score of any of UGC-NET, UGC- JRF, CSIR-JRF, CSIR-NET, SET/SLET or GATE. In case the candidate hasn’t appeared for any then he/she will be judged on the basis of an entrance test, and their performance in interview. Candidates who have invalid scores in above mentioned test can appear in RRU entrance test.

Course name Specialisation Minimum Eligibility Selection Procedure Duration  NO. of Seats
M.Phil Criminology Post-graduation in relevant subject with 55% marks (50% for reserved category)

UGC (NET/JRF), CSIR (TRF/GRF), ICSSR, GSLET/GATE/CAT/BPR&D score and Interview

OR 

Entrance Test followed by Interview

1 year 3
Police Administration 2
IT  4
Law 2
Forensic Science 1
Physical Education 
Ph.D Physical Education 

Cleared UGC/CSIR (JRF/NET) or SET/SLET or GATE or M.Phil. degree and interview

OR

Entrance Test followed by Interview

2 years 4
Criminology 2
Forensic Science 
IT/ Cyber security/Computer Engineering/IT Engineering 6

Rashtriya Raksha University, Ahmedabad Application Process 2024

The admission procedure of RRU is both offline and online.Candidates can get the application form either from the university or can download it from the university’s website by paying a nominal fee. Eligible candidates have to follow the subsequent steps to apply to the university:

OFFLINE

For all the courses (except Ph.D.)

Option 1

  1.  Click on the official website of the university.
  2. Fill the application form by putting the relevant details.
  3. Get a DD of the respective amount made, in the name of “Registrar, Rashtriya Raksha University, payable at Ahmedabad and send it along with the application form.
  4. The application forms have to be sent to the university in person/courier/ post.
  5. Also mention the course name for which you are sending the application form .

Option 2

  1. A candidate can get the application form by post also by sending a DD of the relevant amount, payable in the name of “Registrar, Rashtriya Raksha University,” payable at Ahmedabad, along with a self-address envelop of size 11”X5” with a postal stamp of INR 5.
  2. Also mention the course name on the self-address envelop.

ONLINE

Application forms can also be filled and submitted through the online mode on the official website. 

NECESSARY ENCLOSURES

  • Class 10, Class 12, Graduation Mark sheets
  • Trial certificate
  • Caste certificates
  • Migration certificate
  • School leaving certificate
  • PH certificate

For Ph.D. 

  • Click on the offical website.
  • There will be a ticker on the website as“Admissions”, click on it.
  • Click on “download” tab against the Ph.D. application form.
  • The first page of the pdf will be the application form that the candidate has to fill and on the second page all the information such as eligibility, selection procedure, application procedure,etc. will be elaborated.
  • Please read the instructions carefully before filling the application form and prepare all the necessary documents.
  • Now fill all the relevant details carefully.
  • Make the necessary enclosures and send them along with the application form and the application fees of INR 1000/- in cash or in the form of DD, in favour of "The Registrar, Rashtriya Raksha University” payable at Ahmedabad.

Address of Correspondance

The Registrar,
Rashtriya Raksha University,
New Mental Corner
Meghaninagar, Ahmedabad-16.
Tel. No. -079-22684222

NECESSARY ENCLOSURES

  1. Self attested photocopy of the eligibility qualification certificates and mark sheets.
  2. One passport size photograph.

Raksha Shakti University, Ahmedabad Reservations Policy 2024

  1. All the SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates will be given 5% relaxation in the aggregate marks in all the subjects
  2. Relaxation to female candidates, National level participants in sports, athletes played at state level and holders of NCC certificates is 5%, 5%, 3% and 7% respectively in marks.
  3. Extra 5% marks will be deducted for students who have cleared the qualifying examination in more than one attempt.
  4. 50% fees will be reduced for the girl candidates, under most of the courses.

RRU Admissions: Students' Opinion

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AI-Generated Summary based on 23 Reviews

Admission to the Bachelor of Arts (Defence and Strategic Studies) at Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) involves an application process that begins with filling out an online form. The primary criteria for admission include a combination of 12th-grade marks, entrance exam scores, and a fitness test. Candidates must appear for the Rashtriya Combined Entrance Test (RCET) or the Rashtriya Security Entrance Test (RSET), which are pivotal for screening applicants. After the entrance test, shortlisted candidates participate in an interview where their knowledge of politics and history may be assessed.

The fitness test evaluates mental and physical capabilities, contributing to the overall merit-based admission decision. Merit lists are created based on these evaluations, and the process may include interviews with basic yet decisive questions. There are no explicit cut-off scores, but performance in all three evaluation areas—academic, entrance, and fitness—is crucial. No direct or management quota admission is mentioned, emphasizing merit-based selection. The course's exclusivity as one of the few such programs in India ensures that admissions are competitive for those interested in defense studies.

All admissions ultimately lead to enrolment in RRU, offering unique opportunities in defense education and career development.

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RRU Important Events

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RRU Upcoming Important Dates 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Payment of Fees for Admission 2026-2027 [Ph.D] (Science)
Ongoing
May 21, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Issue of Conditional Offer Letter for Admission 2026-2027 [Ph.D] (Science)
Upcoming
May 31, 2026
Document Verification for Admission 2026-2027 [Ph.D] (Science)
Upcoming
Jun 08, 2026 - Jun 12, 2026
Orientation of PhD Program for Admission 2026-2027 [Ph.D] (Science)
Jun 15, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Announcement of Final Result for Admission 2026-2027 [Ph.D] (Science)
May 21, 2026
Viva Voce / Interview for Admission 2026-2027 [Ph.D] (Science)
May 12, 2026 - May 15, 2026
Announcement of Written Exam Results for Admission 2026-2027 [Ph.D] (Science)
May 05, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Payment of Fees for Admission 2026-2027 [Ph.D] (Arts)
Ongoing
May 21, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Issue of Conditional Offer Letter for Admission 2026-2027 [Ph.D] (Arts)
Upcoming
May 31, 2026
Document Verification for Admission 2026-2027 [Ph.D] (Arts)
Upcoming
Jun 08, 2026 - Jun 12, 2026
Orientation of PhD Program for Admission 2026-2027 [Ph.D] (Arts)
Jun 15, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Announcement of Final Result for Admission 2026-2027 [Ph.D] (Arts)
May 21, 2026
Viva Voce / Interview for Admission 2026-2027 [Ph.D] (Arts)
May 12, 2026 - May 15, 2026
Announcement of Written Exam Results for Admission 2026-2027 [Ph.D] (Arts)
May 05, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Payment of Fees for Admission 2026-2027 [Ph.D] (Education)
Ongoing
May 21, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Issue of Conditional Offer Letter for Admission 2026-2027 [Ph.D] (Education)
Upcoming
May 31, 2026
Document Verification for Admission 2026-2027 [Ph.D] (Education)
Upcoming
Jun 08, 2026 - Jun 12, 2026
Orientation of PhD Program for Admission 2026-2027 [Ph.D] (Education)
Jun 15, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Announcement of Final Result for Admission 2026-2027 [Ph.D] (Education)
May 21, 2026
Viva Voce / Interview for Admission 2026-2027 [Ph.D] (Education)
May 12, 2026 - May 15, 2026
Announcement of Written Exam Results for Admission 2026-2027 [Ph.D] (Education)
May 05, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Payment of Fees for Admission 2026-2027 [Ph.D] (Engineering)
Ongoing
May 21, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Issue of Conditional Offer Letter for Admission 2026-2027 [Ph.D] (Engineering)
Upcoming
May 31, 2026
Document Verification for Admission 2026-2027 [Ph.D] (Engineering)
Upcoming
Jun 08, 2026 - Jun 12, 2026
Orientation of PhD Program for Admission 2026-2027 [Ph.D] (Engineering)
Jun 15, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Announcement of Final Result for Admission 2026-2027 [Ph.D] (Engineering)
May 21, 2026
Viva Voce / Interview for Admission 2026-2027 [Ph.D] (Engineering)
May 12, 2026 - May 15, 2026
Announcement of Written Exam Results for Admission 2026-2027 [Ph.D] (Engineering)
May 05, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Issue of Conditional Offer Letter for Admission 2026-2027 [Ph.D] (Science)
Upcoming
May 31, 2026
Payment of Fees for Admission 2026-2027 [Ph.D] (Science)
Ongoing
May 21, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Issue of Conditional Offer Letter for Admission 2026-2027 [Ph.D] (Engineering)
Upcoming
May 31, 2026
Payment of Fees for Admission 2026-2027 [Ph.D] (Engineering)
Ongoing
May 21, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Issue of Conditional Offer Letter for Admission 2026-2027 [Ph.D] (Education)
Upcoming
May 31, 2026
Payment of Fees for Admission 2026-2027 [Ph.D] (Education)
Ongoing
May 21, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Issue of Conditional Offer Letter for Admission 2026-2027 [Ph.D] (Arts)
Upcoming
May 31, 2026
Payment of Fees for Admission 2026-2027 [Ph.D] (Arts)
Ongoing
May 21, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Document Verification for Admission 2026-2027 [Ph.D] (Science)
Upcoming
Jun 08, 2026 - Jun 12, 2026
Document Verification for Admission 2026-2027 [Ph.D] (Engineering)
Upcoming
Jun 08, 2026 - Jun 12, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Date of RCET Exam for Admission 2026-27 [LLM]
May 23, 2026
Date of RCET Exam for Admission 2026-27 [M.Com]
May 23, 2026
Date of RCET Exam for Admission 2026-27 [M.Sc]
May 23, 2026

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