Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU)

Formerly known as Arunachal University, Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) is the premier institution for higher education in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. The foundation stone was laid by the then Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi on 4th February 1984 at Rono Hills, where the present campus is located.

Since then the university has carved a niche for itself in the educational scenario of the country following its selection as a University with potential for excellence by a high level expert committee of University Grants Commission from among universities in India.

The University was converted into a Central University with effect from 9th April 2007 as per notification of Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India.

In spite of infrastructural constraints, the University has been maintaining its academic excellence. The University has strictly adhered to the academic calendar, conducted the examinations and declared the results in time. The students from the University have found placements not only in State and Central Government Services, but also in various institutions, industries and organizations. Many students have come out successful in the National Eligibility Test (NET). Since inception, the University has made significant progress in teaching, research, innovations in curriculum development and developing infrastructure.

Faculties and Departments in Rajiv Gandhi University

The Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) has following Faculties and Departments:

Faculty of Education

Department of Education

Department of Physical Education

Faculty of Languages

Department of English

Department of Hindi

Faculty of Social Science

Department of Anthropology

Department of Economics

Department of History

Department of Political Science

Department of Sociology

Department of Social Work

Faculty of Basic Science

Department of Mathematics

Department of Physics

Department of Chemistry

Faculty of Environmental Science

Department of Geography

Faculty of Life Science

Department of Botany

Department of Zoology

Faculty of Engineering & Technology

Department of Computer Science and Engineering

Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

Faculty of Information Technology

Department of Mass Communications

Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies

Department of Commerce

Department of Management

Courses Offered at Rajiv Gandhi University

The Rajiv Gandhi University offers following study programmes:

Under Graduate Courses

Bachelor of Computer Application
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Physical Education

Post Graduate Courses

Master of Arts in Anthropology
Master of Arts in Economics
Master of Arts in Education
Master of Arts in English
Master of Arts in Geography
Master of Arts in Hindi
Master of Arts in History
Master of Arts in Mass Communication
Master of Arts in Political Science
Master of Arts in Sociology
Master of Arts in Tribal Studies
Master of Business Administration
Master of Commerce
Master of Computer Application
Master of Education
Master of Science in Botany
Master of Science in Chemistry
Master of Science in Mathematics & Computing
Master of Science in Physics
Master of Science in Zoology
Master of Social Work
Master of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering
Master of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering

Diploma Programs

Advance Post Graduate Diploma In Biodiversity
Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Banking Insurance
Post Graduate Diploma in Functional Hindi
Post Graduate Diploma in Geoinformatics
Post Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management and Tourism
Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication
Post Graduate Diploma In Yoga Therapy Education (PGDYTE)

Certificate Courses

Certificate Course in Communicative English
Certificate Course in German Language
Certificate Course in Graphics and Animation
Certificate Course in Myanmarese Language
Certificate Course in Tribal Language
Certificate Course in Yoga Therapy Education

Centres in Rajiv Gandhi University

Center for Excellence in Biodiversity
Institute of Distance Education
Centre for Development Studies
Bioinformatics Centre
Women Studies and Research Centre
NET Coaching Centre
CYDLS

Rajiv Gandhi University Application Process

All the eligible candidates will be able to apply online for admission to various courses offered by Rajiv Gandhi University. For that, candidates must have to visit the university official website - www.rgu.ac.in and register themselves to fill up the application through online mode.

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