RV University is a Karnataka state recognized

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for

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based in

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. It was established by the Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust (RSST), which has over eight decades of experience in higher education system.

History

RV University, which commenced operations in 2021, is governed by the Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust (RSST) which is a charitable trust managing RV Educational Institutions in

. Today, RSST has over 21 institutions across

constituting more than 20,000 students every year under its umbrella. RV University is an initiative of the RSST which also manages the engineering institution RV College of Engineering in Bangalore.

Affiliation and Approvals

*RV University is a state-private university established in

under the RV University Act 2019, which was passed by the

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.It is approved by the

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and offers various undergraduate and postgraduate programs. *RV University has received all regulatory approvals by the University Grants Commission (UGC),

. *RV University is granted affiliation by the Bar Council of India (BCI), recognizing its law programs as per the prescribed standards and regulations.

Accreditations and rankings

In 2024, RV University secured the 2nd rank among the Top 10 Emerging State Private Universities in India, according to Outlook's rankings based on multiple parameters.

Schools

RV University (RVU) offers undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD programmes in different academic disciplines namely, * School of Allied and Healthcare Professions * School of Business * School of Computer Science and Engineering * School for Continuing Education and Professional Studies * School of Design and Innovation * School of Economics and Public Policy * School of Film, Media and Creative Arts * School of Law * School of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Academic Programmes

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: BTech, BDes, BSc, BCA, BA, BBA, BCom, BA LLB, BBA LLB – all offered with Honours and various specialization subjects.

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: MTech (CSE), MDes, MBA, MCom, MSc, MA, LLM, PhD – all offered with various specialization subjects.

Admission

RVU offers over 35 specialized undergraduate and postgraduate courses across multiple schools.RVU admits students based on RVSAT (RV Scholastic Admission Test is the national-level entrance exam) and RVU Selection Process for all UG, PG and PhD Programmes of RV University. RVU admits 40% of undergraduate engineering (

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) students based on their Karnataka CET ranks. Also RVU admits students under a management quota. RVU School of Design and Innovation offers a Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) (Hons.) program and allocates some seats for admission through the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design ( UCEED). However, the RVU is not part of the Joint Admission Process conducted by

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, and candidates must apply directly through RV University's admission process.

Collaborations

RV University has established meaningful collaborations with reputed & iconic universities, institutes, and companies in India and around the world. The following are some collaborations with RV University * RV University has partnered with

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(ASU), enabling RVU students to pursue a variety of undergraduate and master’s degrees in key disciplines such as Computer Science and Engineering, Business, Management, Design, and Liberal Arts. *RV University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU) with

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in the US,

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in UK and Ziroh Labs for academic and research collaboration. * RV University signed a MoU with Asia’s largest integrated higher Edtech platform, upGrad to offer a joint M.Tech programme in data science. *RV University signed a MoU with Dhurakij Pundit University,

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to enhancing educational opportunities and fostering a stronger global academic network. *NSE Academy Limited (NAD), a wholly owned subsidiary of the

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(NSE) has signed an agreement with RV University for a Post Graduate Certification Program in Global Financial Markets. *RV University (RVU) and the

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(ICAI), a statutory body set up under an Act of Parliament, have entered into an MoU to build a strategic alliance for boosting education and research initiatives. *RV University (RVU) partnership with

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is poised to transform the landscape of undergraduate and postgraduate education in film, media, OTT and creative arts under academic discipline School Of Film, Media And Creative Arts . *RV University has joined with

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has signed a mutual cooperation agreement provides for training and placement of Indian students in

.A Joint Statement to this effect has been signed by

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, Governor of

and Prof. (Dr.) Y.S.R. Murthy, Vice Chancellor, RVU in the presence of Dr. (h.c.) A.V.S. Murthy, Chancellor, RVU and Tsutomu Nakane, Consul General of Japan in Bengaluru.

Scholarships

The RV university has allocated Rs 10 crore for merit scholarships for the ensuing academic year starting in August 2023. This will benefit 500 students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes.

Hostel accommodation

RV University provides separate hostels for boys and girls, ensuring a safe and comfortable stay for all UG and PG students. The hostels offer facilities like Wi-Fi, a gym, sports amenities, and a mess for all boarders. Accommodation is allotted based on the students’ year of study, with increased privacy and comfort for senior students.

Campus

RV University's campus is located within the well established RV College of engineering campus which provides various shared facilities and amenities for its students. The campus is spread across 50 acres. RV University's infrastructure is designed to create a comprehensive and enriching educational experience. RV University's library, spanning 60,000 square feet across four floors, integrates digital and physical resources to support a wide range of academic disciplines. The library's modern design features research labs, maker spaces, individual and group study pods, an amphitheater, and interactive reading areas. Additionally, it provides an extensive digital repository, offering access to leading academic databases such as EBSCO, JSTOR, and IEEE, along with e-books, journals, and multimedia resources .There is also a nearby metro station called Pattanagere, located right at the university gate on the purple line in

References

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