RV University is a new-age university for Liberal education based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.It was established by the Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust (RSST), which has over eight decades of legacy of excellence in higher education.RV University (RVU) is a state-private university which has been established in 2021 and is governed by the RV University Act of 2019, it is notified by Department of Higher Education,Government of Karnataka, India.
Affiliation
RV University is a state-private university established in Bangalore under the RV University Act 2019 is approved by Government of Karnataka,India. RV University has received all regulatory approvals by the University Grants Commission (UGC), India.
History
RV University is an initiative of RV Educational Institutions (RVEI), governed by the Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust (RSST) which is a charitable trust managing Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Educational Institutions (RVEI) in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust (RSST) through the RV institutions are in the forefront among providers of quality education in the state of Karnataka and known globally for imparting quality education in different disciplines. Today, Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust (RSST) has over 25 institutions across Bangalore constituting more than 20,000 students every year under its umbrella. RV University is one of the parent institutes which come under Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust (RSST) which also manages RV College of Engineering.
Academics
RV University (RVU), India’s new-age, tech-driven global university offers undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD programmes in different academic disciplines namely, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences School of Design and Innovation School of Film, Media and Creative Arts School of Computer Science and Engineering School of Economics School of Business School of Law
Admission
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 students based on their Karnataka CET ranks. Also RVU admits students under a management quota.
Schools
Collaborations
RV university has forged meaningful collaborations with reputed & iconic universities, institutes and companies in India and all over the world. RV university has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bryant University, Seattle University, Old Dominion University in the US, Teesside University 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, Thailand to enhancing educational opportunities and fostering a stronger global academic network.NSE Academy Limited (NAD), a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has signed an agreement with RV University for a Post Graduate Certification Program in Global Financial Markets.
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.
Campus
RV University, RV Vidyanikethan Post, 8th Mile, Mysuru Road, Bengaluru - 560 059.
See also
List of educational institutions in Bangalore
National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal. R.V.College of Engineering, Bengaluru. B.M.S. College of Engineering, Bengaluru. PES University, Bengaluru. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru.