Ramdeobaba University (RBU), Nagpur offers admissions to courses across UG, PG and doctoral levels. RBU admissions are offered to students who meet the eligibility criteria for the course of their choice. Students who wish to apply for admission are required to clear the National/State level Entrance Exams, as per admission criteria given below. Admissions are granted to students according to their performance in any of theentrance test for UG/PG on merit basis.
Eligibility and Admission Criteria
| Level | Eligibility Criteria | Admission Criteria |
| UG | For B.Tech.: Passed 10 + 2 or its equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry or Biotechnology or Biology or Technical Vocational subjects, or Computer Science or Information Technology and obtained at least 45% marks (at least 40 % marks, in case of candidates of Reserved Categories)
For B.Tech.(Industry Integrated programs (SAP) & (IBM): Passed 10 + 2 or its equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry or Biotechnology or Biology or Technical Vocational subjects, or Computer Science or Information Technology and obtained at least 60% marks
For BBA: Passed 10 + 2 or its equivalent examination from any of the Science/Arts/Commercegroup with 50% marks in aggregate(at least 45% marks in case of candidates of Reserved Categories).
For BCA: Passed 10 + 2 or its equivalent examination from any of the Science/Arts/Commerce group with 50% marks in aggregate(at least 45% marks in case of candidates of Reserved Categories).
| For B.Tech.: JEE Mains2026, MHTCET2026, Any other state CET For B.Tech (SAP).: JEE Mains2026, MHTCET2026, Any other state CET
For BBA:MAH-BBA-CET2026.
For BCA:MAH-BCA-CET2026.
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| PG | For M. Tech: Passed Bachelor Degree in the relevant field ofEngineering and Technology from All India Council for Technical Education or Central orState Government approved institutions or equivalent, with at least 50% marks (at least 45% marks in case of candidates of Reserved Categories) For MCA: Passed any graduation degree (e.g. B. E / B.Tech/ B.Sc / B.Com / B.A. /B.Voc / BCA etc) preferably with Mathematics at 10+2 level or at Graduation level and obtained at least 50% Marks in aggregate (at least 45% in case of candidates of Reserved Categories) For MBA: Passed minimum three-year duration Bachelor’s Degree awarded by any of the Universities recognized by University Grants Commission, with at least 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent (at least 45% in case of candidates of Reserved Categories) For MBA (Industry Integrated programs (SAP): Passed 10 + 2 or its equivalent examination with at least 60% marks. Passed minimum three-year duration Bachelor’s Degree awarded by any of the Universities recognized by University Grants Commission, with at least 50% marks in aggregate | For M. Tech: Candidates who clear the GATE2026ORObtained non-Qualified positive marks in GATE2026. For MCA: Candidates who clear the MAHMCACET-2026, NIMSAT 2026
For MBA: Candidates who clear the MAHMBACET2026/MAT/CAT/XAT/ /GMAT 2026 For MBA (Industry Integrated programs (SAP): Candidates who clear theMAHMBACET2026 /MAT/CAT/XAT/GMAT/ 2026 |
Ph.D. Programmes offered by RBU
Admission shall be offered under following categories:
| S.No | Category | Departments |
| 1 | Full Time Ph.D. Programmes with Assistantship: i. Regular Ph.D. Programme ii. Direct Ph.D. Programme after B.Tech iii. Intergrated Ph.D. Programme (M.Tech + Ph.D.)
| 1. Civil Engineering 2. Computer Science & Engineering 3. Computer Science & Application 4. Electrical Engineering 5. Electronics Engineering 6. Mechanical Engineering 7. Management Technology 8. Humanities 9. Basic Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) 10. Physical Education |
| 2 | Part Time Ph.D. Programme without Assistantship:
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In addition to the above, the university alsosupports the following PhD Programmes offeredthrough the Government of India:
- Visvesvaraya PhD and Post-Doc Schemes, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
- AICTE Doctoral Fellowship Scheme
Eligibility and Admission Criteria
The following candidates shall be eligible to seek admission to the Ph.D. program:
Candidates who have completed:
- A 1-year/2-semester master’s degree programme after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme or a 2-year/4-semester master’s degree programme after a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.
OR
- Equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of the educational institution.
- A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.
- Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.
- Candidates who have completed the M.Phil. programme with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. programme. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.
Selection Procedure
Ph.D. Entrance Test (RBU PET) shall be conducted as per the procedural norms of RBU and regulations of the UGC. Waiver for qualifying the PET examinations and the reservation criteria shall be as per UGC norms.
- The RBU Ph.D. Entrance Test (RBU PET) shall be conducted twice a year in the months of December and June in ONLINE Mode. University may conduct examination in OFFLINE mode in exceptional circumstances, if the request is made in this regard. The date and time of the examination will be notified through an advertisement in local newspapers’ and University website. In case of any adverse situation, there may be change in date of RBU PET with the permission of Vice-Chancellor.
For Foreign students, University may conduct ONLINE test at the permitted location(s) in the country of such students.
- Exemption from PET for Ph.D. Program:
- Candidates who have qualified the UGC-NET (including JRF) / UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/SLET/GATE/GPAT/DST-Inspire/Teacher Fellowship of state/ Central Govt. apex bodies.
OR
- Candidates who have passed M.Phil. program in the concerned subject from any statutory University.
OR
- Foreign / NRI candidates who have obtained master’s degree with atleast 55% marks or equivalent CGPA (6.0) and passed PET examination conducted by university.
OR
- Candidate already possessing Ph.D degree in any discipline from any statutory University shall be exempted from PET.
- Tenure of validity of PET Result:
- PET being one of the eligibility criteria for applying for Ph.D. admission, the declaration of the candidate to be successful in PET examination shall not confer on the candidate, the right of admission/registration. Once the candidate has cleared the PET, he/she will be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. program throughout his/her career. Candidates who have cleared PET examination in the past shall also be considered eligible for admission to Ph.D. Program.
- Pattern of examination:
- The examination shall have maximum 100 marks and be divided in two sections viz. Section A- Research Methodology and General Aptitude and Section B- Subject Aptitude
- Each section shall have maximum 50 marks. Section A shall have MCQ’s only while Section B can have all MCQ’s or MCQ’s and theory questions. The exact pattern of examination will be communicated to the Ph.D. aspirants before the examination.
- Maximum duration of the exam for each section shall be 60 minutes.
- The examination for two sections shall be held on the same day with a time gap of minimum 1 hour between two examinations and the date and time of examination shall be intimated well in advance.
- Examination shall be conducted in English language.
Procedure for Admission to Ph.D. programme and Registration of Research topic
- After declaration of results of RBU PET, the successful candidates shall be informed about the result and asked to appear for interview. A merit list based on weightage of 70% for RBU PET score and 30% for Interview shall be prepared by every department offering Ph.D. program. A composite score of 50% shall be necessary to declare the scholar eligible for pursuing Ph.D. at any of the research centers under RBU.
- Scholars claiming for waiver from PET, as per UGC norms, shall be evaluated on the basis of Interview.
- The list of provisionally selected candidates shall be prepared and candidates asked to submit relevant qualifying documents viz marksheets of qualifying UG and PG exams, Scores of qualifying exam (if waiver from PET is sought), documents related to category (SC/ST/OBC and others as per UGC guidelines) and No Objection Certificate (if applicable). The list of provisionally selected candidates, documents to be submitted and submission date shall be made available on the University website (rbunagpur.in). The departments shall prepare a list of provisionally selected candidates along with tentative guide allotments and ask the candidates to discuss the possible areas of research with the guides and prepare synopsis (as per Annexure XII) for presentation in DRAC meeting.
- The documents received as above, shall be scrutinized at the concerened departments of RBU, as per the norms and regulations. After verification of all documents, the respective department shall communicate with the eligible candidates and inform them about the scrutiny result (in case of discrepancy) and the date of conduction of Department Research Advisory Committee (DRAC) meeting. (Refer Annexure-VI for composition of DRAC).
- The selected candidate shall take provisional admission within a week by paying the registration fees. They shall submit in triplicate (03 copies) the Admission form along with attested documents, copy of fees receipt and undertaking as per Annexure I / Annexure IV, whichever applicable, to the concerned department. After verification, every department Ph.D. coordinator shall keep one copy in department and submit one copy of every admitted candidate to the Office of Director R&D and Admission Office. Admission office shall scrutinize the documents of candidates and issue Admission Letter and also maintain the record of admission in ERP system of RBU.
- Department Research Advisory Committee (DRAC) meeting shall be conducted by every department, within 15 days of declaration of provisionally selected candidates. The eligible candidates shall give a presentation on the identified area of research before the concerned DRAC for approval. DRAC shall approve / disapprove the Ph.D. topic based on its relevance and strength. Based on DRAC approval, a final list of provisionally selected candidates shall be prepared. Final allocation of the Supervisors to the selected candidates and the title of research shall also be finalized during DRAC meeting. The departments shall send final list of provisionally admitted candidates along with name of supervisor, topic and category under which the Ph.D. admission is sought, to the office of Director R&D and Controller of Examination.
- Every Research scholar admitted to Ph.D. program is required to successfully complete the Course work of 12 credits (course(s) of 6 credits on Research Methodology and additional course(s) of 6 credits on the topics related to Ph.D. work, in consultation with supervisor) with minimum 55% marks or its equivalent in the UGC 10-point scale. The research scholar must complete the said course work within 18 months (One and half years) of registration. Non compliance may lead to cancellation of registration.
- DRAC meeting of respective department under RBU shall be conducted twice a year. The DRAC shall approve the new registrations of Ph.D. Programme(s) (as per Annexure XI) and evaluate research work before submission of final thesis in Pre-submission seminar. The decision of DRAC regarding topic of research work and final thesis submission shall be final and binding on the candidate.