RTU Bhopal Admission 2026

Rabindranath Tagore University
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh · RTU Bhopal · Estd. 2010
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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RTU 2026-27 admission notification at rntu.ac.in. Apply via AISECT portal. Rolling admissions for most UG/PG programmes. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Rabindranath Tagore University

Rabindranath Tagore University (RTU), established in 2010 by the AISECT Group and recognised as a private state university of Madhya Pradesh, is a leading multidisciplinary university located at Mendua, Bhojpur Road, near Bhopal. The university is named in honour of Rabindranath Tagore, the Nobel laureate poet and educationist. It is one of the largest private universities in central India and a flagship institution of the AISECT Group of Universities (which also operates Dr. C.V. Raman University in Bilaspur and other AISECT-branded universities).

RTU has 20+ faculties including Engineering & Technology, Sciences, Commerce & Management, Education, Law, Liberal Arts & Languages, Agriculture, Pharmacy, Vocational Studies, Performing Arts, Architecture and Mass Communication. The university offers UG, PG, Integrated, Diploma and PhD programmes across 200+ disciplines. NAAC accredited and recognised by UGC under Section 2(f).

Admissions through AISECT Common Entrance Test (AISECT CET) for select programmes; merit-based for most UG and PG programmes on Plus Two / UG marks. CUET UG/PG accepted. NEET UG for medical UG; GATE/CAT for relevant PG. PhD through RTU PhD entrance.

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Application fee: ₹800 (General) / ₹800 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

AISECT CET / Merit
Conducted by AISECT Group / Rabindranath Tagore University

Admissions through AISECT Common Entrance Test (AISECT CET) for select programmes; merit-based for most on Plus Two/UG marks. CUET UG/PG, NEET UG, GATE, CAT also accepted depending on programme.

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two pass with 50% (45% SC/ST). PG: bachelor 50%. M.Tech: BTech 60% + GATE preferred. PhD: PG 55% + RTU entrance.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
RTU Admission Opens 2026 15 Apr 2026 — rntu.ac.in Upcoming
AISECT CET 2026 10 Jun 2026 — aisectuniversity.ac.in Upcoming
RTU Counselling 2026 20 Jul 2026 — rntu.ac.in Upcoming

How to Apply

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.

RTU merit scholarships, AISECT family scholarships, MP Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana, Central Sector Scholarship, NSP minority/SC/ST/OBC, EWS fee waiver.

Reservations

SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5%; MP-domicile preference for state-funded seats.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Rabindranath Tagore University?
Rabindranath Tagore University admits students primarily through AISECT CET / Merit. 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 Rabindranath Tagore University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹800 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹800 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Rabindranath Tagore University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Rabindranath Tagore 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 Rabindranath Tagore University accept AISECT CET / Merit scores?
AISECT CET / Merit is the primary basis for admission at Rabindranath Tagore University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.