

RV University, Bengaluru
Also known as RV University, RVU
- Fees / year
- ₹1.2L - ₹6.25L
- Courses
- 49+
- Established
- 2021
About RV University, Bengaluru
RV University (RVU) is a unitary private university in Bengaluru, established by the Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust under the R V University Act, 2019 (Karnataka Act No. 11 of 2019, assent 28 February 2019) and established with effect from 16 June 2021. A UGC letter of June 2021 includes it in the list of universities under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act. The Bar Council of India recognised the university and approved its five-year B.A. LL.B. and B.B.A. LL.B. programmes, 60 seats each, for 2023-24 and 2024-25 subject to conditions; the 2026-27 fee page marks both as approved by BCI. R.V. College of Engineering is a separate institution of the same group.
Campus
The Bengaluru campus is at RV Vidyanikethan Post, 8th Mile, Mysuru Road, Bengaluru 560059, described as a 50-plus acre campus with Pattanagere metro station on the purple line nearby. A separate RVU campus at Nanjangud, Mysuru, has its own admissions and fee documents and is not covered here.
Schools and programmes
Nine schools: Liberal Arts and Sciences, Design and Innovation, Business, Economics and Public Policy, Computer Science and Engineering, Law, Film, Media and Creative Arts, Continuing Education and Professional Studies, and Allied and Healthcare Professions. The 2026-27 fee page lists four-year honours programmes (B.A., B.Sc., B.Des., BBA, B.Com, B.Tech, BCA), five-year integrated law programmes, B.A. in acting, allied health B.Sc. programmes, MBA, M.Des., M.Sc., M.A., M.Tech., LL.M. and an executive MBA. Ph.D. programmes are listed on the school sites.
Placements
For the academic year 2025-26 the placements page reports about 425 offers from 250-plus recruiters, a highest package of Rs 43.5 lakh a year and an average of 8 lakh a year.
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Established
- 2021
- Institution type
- Private
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Approvals
- UGC, BCI
- Programmes
- 49Engineering, Management, Science, Commerce
- UG fees
- ₹1.2L – ₹5L a year
- PG fees
- ₹1.5L – ₹6.25L a year
- Also known as
- RV University, RVU
- Website
- rvu.edu.in
Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.
Courses and Fees
49 programmes offered, with first-year tuition
| Course | Level | Specialisations | First-year tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science (Hons) | Undergraduate | 11 | ₹1,20,000 – ₹4,00,000 |
| Bachelor of Design | Undergraduate | 5 | ₹4,00,000 |
| Bachelor of Technology | Undergraduate | 5 | ₹5,00,000 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Undergraduate | 4 | ₹2,25,000 – ₹2,50,000 |
| Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) | Undergraduate | 4 | ₹1,65,000 – ₹1,85,000 |
| Bachelor of Arts (Hons) | Undergraduate | 3 | ₹2,50,000 – ₹3,60,000 |
| Master of Business Administration | Postgraduate | 3 | ₹5,50,000 – ₹6,25,000 |
| Master of Design | Postgraduate | 3 | ₹3,50,000 |
Admission 2027
Entrance exams accepted
Admission to RV University is through the online application at admissions.rvu.edu.in, followed by a programme-specific selection process: B.Tech (Hons.) through KCET or a JEE Main score (70 percentile cut-off) or the management quota, design programmes through UCEED, NID DAT or CEED or a portfolio review, and most other programmes on Class 12 marks, interviews or portfolios. The 2027 schedule is not published (checked 16 October 2026).
- B.Tech (Hons.) Computer Science and Engineering: 60% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics; 216 KCET seats, 243 JEE Main seats and 81 management quota seats in 2026-27.
- B.Des. (Hons.): 60% in Class 12; direct admission for UCEED or NID DAT rank up to 5000, otherwise interview and portfolio review. M.Des.: CEED.
- BBA (Hons.): RVSAT and the RVU selection process; B.Com. (Hons.) on the selection process. MBA: the RVU admission test or national-level scores, then an interview.
- Law: B.A. LL.B. and B.B.A. LL.B. need 70% in Classes 10 and 12 and an RVSAT, CLAT or LSAT result on the programme pages, which still carry the heading "RVSAT 2023".
- B.A. (Hons.): 50% in Class 12; 75% and above gets direct admission, 50% to 75% an interaction, and CUET scores are named. M.Tech: PGCET or RVU seats.
For the 2026 cycle the B.Tech JEE Main Batch 1 schedule gave 13 February 2026 for results, 28 February 2026 as the last date for applications, provisional selection letters from 10 March 2026 and fee payment by 26 March 2026. The merit scholarship application deadline was 26 April 2026.
Campus Gallery
(10)RV University, Bengaluru: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the B.Tech fee at RV University?
For AY 2026-27 the fee page shows tuition of Rs 5,00,000 for JEE Main quota seats (243), Rs 10,00,000 for management quota seats (81) and 'as per GOK' for KCET seats (216) in B.Tech (Hons.) Computer Science and Engineering, with skill, other and exam fees of Rs 30,000 for CET seats and Rs 50,000 for the others. The page prints no period; the AY 2025-26 fee sheet treats the amount as one academic year's fee.
What are the BBA, B.Com, B.Des and B.Sc. fees at RVU?
AY 2026-27 tuition: BBA (Hons.) Rs 2,25,000 to Rs 2,50,000 by specialisation; B.Com. (Hons.) Rs 1,65,000 (Rs 1,85,000 for ACCA); B.Des. (Hons.) Rs 4,00,000; B.A. (Hons.) and B.Sc. (Hons.) Psychology Rs 3,60,000; B.Sc. (Hons.) Data Science or Computer Science Rs 1,75,000; BCA (Hons.) Rs 2,50,000; B.A. LL.B. and B.B.A. LL.B. Rs 2,50,000. Skill, other and exam fees of Rs 16,000 to Rs 31,000 are extra.
What are the MBA, M.Tech and other PG fees at RV University?
AY 2026-27 tuition: MBA Rs 5,50,000 (Regular) or Rs 6,25,000 (AI and Data Science, Global Financial Markets); M.Tech Computer Science Rs 3,75,000 for RVU seats (PGCET seats as per GOK); M.Des. Rs 3,50,000; M.Sc. Psychology Rs 1,75,000; M.Sc. Economics and M.A. Public Policy Rs 1,50,000; LL.M. Rs 2,00,000; M.Sc. Filmmaking Rs 1,90,000. Skill, other and exam fees of Rs 16,000 to Rs 31,000 are extra.
Which entrance exams does RV University accept, and what is RVSAT?
B.Tech (Hons.): KCET or JEE Main; B.A. (Hons.): CUET; B.Des.: UCEED or NID DAT; M.Des.: CEED; M.Tech: PGCET; allied health B.Sc.: KCET. RVSAT (RV Scholastic Admission Test) is named for BBA (Hons.) and law, but no 2026 or 2027 dates are published, and some pages still say RVSAT 2023 (checked 16 October 2026). MBA accepts the RVU admission test or national-level scores.
What are the RV University admission dates for 2027?
RV University has not published a 2027 schedule (checked 16 October 2026) and its Dates and Deadlines menu item has no page. For the 2026 cycle, B.Tech JEE Main Batch 1 results were on 13 February 2026, applications closed on 28 February 2026 and fees were due by 26 March 2026; the merit scholarship deadline was 26 April 2026.
How are placements at RV University?
The placements page for the academic year 2025-26 reports about 425 offers from 250-plus recruiters, a highest package of Rs 43.5 lakh a year (Aviatrix) and an average of 8 lakh a year, with a minimum of about Rs 4 lakh. About 25 percent of placed students had more than one offer. Recruiters shown include Infosys, TCS, EY, Deloitte, PwC, Cognizant and Bank of America.
Is RV University a private or government university, and where is it?
It is a unitary state private university set up under the R V University Act, 2019 by the Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust. The Bengaluru campus is at RV Vidyanikethan Post, 8th Mile, Mysuru Road, Bengaluru 560059. A separate RVU campus at Nanjangud, Mysuru, has its own admissions.
What scholarships does RV University offer?
For AY 2026-27 each school publishes first-come merit scholarships: for example BBA (Hons.) 100% of first-year fee above 95% in Class 12 (10 students), 30% for 80% to 94.99% and 15% for 75% to 79.99%; B.Des. 100% for UCEED rank 1 to 600 (5 students); law 100% of tuition for CLAT rank in the top 1000. Students who excel in CUET get Rs 50,000. Other awards: sports (35% or 50% of tuition), RVEI staff children Rs 25,000 and alumni Rs 50,000 for master's programmes.
What is the admission process at RV University, Bengaluru?
Admission to RV University is through the online application at admissions.rvu.edu.in, followed by a programme-specific selection process: B.Tech (Hons.) through KCET or a JEE Main score (70 percentile cut-off) or the management quota, design programmes through UCEED, NID DAT or CEED or a portfolio review, and most other programmes on Class 12 marks, interviews or portfolios.
Which courses does RV University, Bengaluru offer?
RV University, Bengaluru offers 49 programmes in Engineering, Management, Science, Commerce, Arts & Humanities, Law, Design, Computer Applications and Paramedical, including Bachelor of Technology, Master of Technology, Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science (Hons) and Master of Science.
Which bodies approve or accredit RV University, Bengaluru?
RV University, Bengaluru lists approval or accreditation from UGC and BCI.
What other names is RV University, Bengaluru known by?
RV University, Bengaluru is also known as RV University and RVU.
Sources
Courses and fees: as listed for RV University, Bengaluru on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
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