RKDF Admission 2026

Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation University

Ranchi, Jharkhand · RKDF · Estd. 2018

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

2026-27 admission cycle is open at rkdfuniversity.org. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation University

Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University is a state private university located at Irba, Ranchi in Jharkhand, established in 2018 by the RKDF University Act, 2018 of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly. The university is part of the RKDF Group and offers a multi-disciplinary curriculum across engineering, management, pharmacy, sciences and humanities.

RKDF offers UG (B.Tech, BBA, BCA, B.Com, B.Sc, B.Pharm), PG (M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Com, M.Sc, M.Pharm) and Ph.D programmes. B.Tech via JEE Main / RKDF Entrance; MBA via CAT / MAT / CMAT / RKDF Entrance; M.Pharm via GPAT.

The 2026-27 admission cycle is open at rkdfuniversity.org.

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Application fee: ₹1,000 (General) / ₹1,000 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

JEE Main / RKDF Entrance / CAT

Conducted by NTA / RKDF / IIMs

RKDF admits B.Tech via JEE Main / RKDF Entrance; MBA via CAT / MAT / CMAT / RKDF Entrance; M.Pharm via GPAT.

Other accepted exams

JEE Main
RKDF Entrance
CAT
MAT
CMAT
GPAT

Eligibility

B.Tech: 10+2 PCM; JEE Main / RKDF. UG (other): 10+2. MBA: Bachelor's + valid CAT / MAT / CMAT / RKDF. M.Pharm: B.Pharm + GPAT. Ph.D: Master's with UGC-prescribed aggregate.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
2026-27 admission cycle opens	TBA	application	RKDF	Ongoing
JEE Main / CAT / RKDF Entrance	TBA	exam	NTA / IIMs / RKDF	Upcoming
Counselling and admission	TBA	counselling	RKDF	Upcoming

How to Apply

1

Read the RKDF notification

Visit rkdfuniversity.org for the 2026-27 admission notification.
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Apply online

Register on the RKDF application portal.
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Submit / appear for entrance

Submit valid JEE Main / CAT / MAT / CMAT / GPAT scores or appear for RKDF Entrance.
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Admission confirmation

Selected candidates pay the admission fee at the RKDF campus, Irba, Ranchi.

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

RKDF merit scholarships, Jharkhand State scholarships, AICTE Pragati / Saksham, SC/ST/OBC/EWS scholarships through NSP.

Reservations

Jharkhand state reservation: SC 10%, ST 26%, OBC (BC-I) 8%, OBC (BC-II) 6%, EWS 10%; PwBD 4% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

No result links published yet for this academic year. Subscribe below to be notified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation University?

Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation University admits students primarily through JEE Main / RKDF Entrance / CAT. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹1000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹1000 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation University accept JEE Main / RKDF Entrance / CAT scores?

JEE Main / RKDF Entrance / CAT is the primary basis for admission at Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.