RGNAU Raebareli Admission 2026

Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University
Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh · RGNAU Raebareli · Estd. 2013
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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RGNAU 2026-27 admissions at rgnau.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University

Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University (RGNAU), established in 2013 by the RGNAU Act 2013, is the first national aviation university of India and the only Central University dedicated exclusively to aviation education and research. Located at Fursatganj, Raebareli, RGNAU is under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India. The university aims to develop highly skilled aviation professionals — pilots, engineers, managers, air traffic controllers — for India's rapidly growing aviation sector.

RGNAU has departments of Aviation Operations & Management, Aerospace Engineering, Avionics, Aviation Safety, Air Traffic Management, Aviation Law, Aerodrome Design, and Pilot Training. Offers BTech (Aerospace), BSc (Aviation), MBA (Aviation Management), MTech (Aerospace), MA (Aviation Law) and PhD programmes. Strong industry tie-ups with DGCA, Airports Authority of India, Air India and IndiGo.

Admissions through CUET UG/PG for UG/PG programmes; pilot training admits through DGCA medical fitness + JEE Main; PhD through RGNAU entrance + interview.

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Application fee: ₹2,000 (General) / ₹1,000 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

CUET UG / JEE Main / DGCA Medical
Conducted by NTA / NTA / DGCA

CUET UG/PG for academic UG/PG programmes; pilot training through DGCA medical fitness + JEE Main / RGNAU Aviation Entrance. PhD through RGNAU entrance + interview.

Eligibility

B.Tech Aerospace: Plus Two PCM 75% + JEE Main/CUET. BSc Aviation: PCM/PCB 60% + entrance. MBA Aviation: bachelor 50% + entrance. Pilot: PCM 50% + DGCA medical.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
CUET UG 2026 15 May 2026 NTA Upcoming
RGNAU Aviation Entrance 2026 15 Jun 2026 rgnau.ac.in Upcoming
RGNAU Counselling 2026 20 Jul 2026 rgnau.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.

RGNAU merit scholarships (MoCA-funded), DGCA scholarships, AAI scholarships, Industry-tied aviation scholarships, Central Sector.

Reservations

Central policy: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5%; DGCA medical fitness mandatory for sea-going/pilot programmes.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University?
Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University admits students primarily through CUET UG / JEE Main / DGCA Medical. 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 Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹2000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹1000 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation 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 Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University accept CUET UG / JEE Main / DGCA Medical scores?
CUET UG / JEE Main / DGCA Medical is the primary basis for admission at Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.