College at a Glance
About Royal Global University
Royal Global University (RGU), officially The Assam Royal Global University, is a private state university located on NH-37 in Betkuchi, Guwahati. It was established under the Assam Private Universities Act and began operations in 2013. The university operates through multiple schools covering engineering, management, law, sciences, medical and allied health, pharmacy, architecture, commerce, and humanities.
RGU has built a notable presence in Northeast India's higher education landscape, with a 27-acre campus and over 12 lakh square feet of built-up space. The university has active
international collaborations, including student exchange programs with institutions in Malaysia and Thailand. It also maintains partnerships with the Indian Army and Indian Coast Guard for dedicated scholarship schemes for defence families.
Royal Global University Top Courses & Fees
RGU follows a fee structure with one-time registration and admission charges (approximately
₹1,500 for prospectus, ₹10,000 registration, ₹60,000 admission fee, and ₹10,000 refundable caution money), plus yearly or semester tuition payments. Below are the main programmes.
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Course Name |
Duration |
Total Fees / Structure |
Eligibility Criteria |
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B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering |
4 years |
₹1,80,000 per year (₹91,500 per semester) + one-time charges. |
10+2 with Physics, Mathematics mandatory, + one of Chemistry/CS/IT/Biology/etc., min 45% aggregate (5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL); selection via past academic performance & PI. |
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MBA (Finance, Marketing, HRM, Operations, Business Analytics) |
2 years |
₹3,00,000 per year (₹1,52,500 per semester) + |
Bachelor's degree with min 50% (5% relaxation for reserved categories); RGU entrance test + GD & PI (CAT/XAT/GMAT/MAT/CMAT |
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one-time charges. |
75+ percentile exempts entrance test). |
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Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) |
4 years + 1 year internship |
₹1,35,000 per year (₹69,000 per semester) + one-time charges. |
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Botany & Zoology, min 50% (40% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD); selection based on eligibility. |
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B.Sc Radiography & Advance Imaging Technology |
3 or 4 years (NEP) |
₹1,00,000 per year (₹51,500 per semester) + one-time charges. |
10+2 in science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, min 50% (5% relaxation for reserved); past performance & PI. |
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Bachelor of Travel & Tourism Management (BTTM) |
4 years |
₹85,000 per year (₹43,500 per semester) + one-time charges. |
10+2 with min 45% (5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL); past performance & PI. |
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D.Pharm |
2 years |
₹1,50,000 per year (₹76,500 per semester) + one-time charges. |
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology, min 50% in aggregate & opted subject (5% relaxation for reserved); past performance & PI. |
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BCA |
3 years |
Total approx. ₹3.71 Lakh. |
10+2 with Mathematics/Computer Science/IT as compulsory, min 45% (5% relaxation for reserved); past performance & PI. |
Royal Global University Scholarships
RGU awarded scholarships to over 500 newly admitted students in 2025-26 and over 700 in 2026-27, with fee waivers of up to 100%, 50%, and 25%.
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Scholarship Name |
Eligibility Criteria |
Award Amount |
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Merit Scholarship (On Admission) |
UG: 96%+ (100% waiver on annual, registration, & admission fees), 92–95.99% (50% on annual fee), 86–91.99% (25% on annual fee).
PG: 88%+ (100%), 84–87.99% (50%), 80–83.99% (25%). |
25% to 100% fee waiver. |
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Royal Shaurya Scholarship |
Families of martyrs and gallantry awardees (Indian Army and Indian Coast Guard). |
100% tuition fee waiver. |
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Royal Suraksha Scholarship |
Wards of serving and retired defence personnel, including ex-servicemen and personnel with disabilities. |
50% tuition fee waiver. |
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Semester Topper Scholarship |
Students topping their semester examinations. |
₹3,000 per month. |
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Other Categories |
Endowment Scholarship, BPL Category Scholarship, Community-based Scholarship, Sports Scholarship, and scholarships for wards of Military/Paramilitary/Police Personnel from the Northeast. |
Varies by category and official guidelines. |
Royal Global University Placements
Placement data for RGU varies across sources. The university has an active placement cell (Royal Centre for Corporate Relations) and holds annual felicitation ceremonies for placed students.
Highest Package: ₹9,00,000 per annum according to India Today data. Other sources report figures around ₹4.5 LPA as average.
Average Package: ₹4,50,000 per annum
Companies/Recruiters: Ernst & Young, ICICI Bank, ICICI Prudential, Lenskart, Specsmakers Opticals, Taj Cements, Star Cements, Satguru Travels, Prag News, Jumbo Group, Sai Life Sciences. Other listed recruiters include Capgemini, Axis Bank, Bandhan Bank, Policybazaar, and Flipkart.
Royal Global University Admission
Entrance Exams: RGU accepts multiple entrance routes depending on the programme. For B.Tech: JEE Main, Assam CEE, or R-JEE (Royal Joint Entrance Examination). For MBA: CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT with 75+ percentile exempts from RGU's own entrance test; otherwise, RGU entrance test followed by GD and PI. For most other programmes, admission is based on last qualifying exam performance followed by a personal interview.
- Visit admissions.rgu.ac and register for the application
- Pay the application fee of ₹1,000 plus taxes
- Submit required documents including mark sheets, ID proof, and entrance exam scorecard if applicable
- Appear for R-JEE or submit national exam scores as relevant
- Attend personal interview (and GD for MBA)
- Selected candidates pay admission fees and report to the Betkuchi campus
Important Dates (2026): UG applications close 31 July 2026; PG applications close 31 August 2026.
Royal Global University FAQs
1- Where is Royal Global University located?
The campus is on NH-37, Betkuchi, Guwahati, Assam. It is approximately 17 km from the airport and about 10 km from Guwahati railway station.
2- Is RGU a recognised university?
Yes. RGU is a state private university established under the Assam Private Universities Act and recognised under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act. It has approvals from PCI and INC for relevant programmes.
3- What is student life like at RGU?
The campus spans 27 acres with centrally air-conditioned academic spaces, a library with over 32,000 books and 1.4 lakh e-books, sports facilities, and hostels. The university hosts events and has a diverse student community from across Northeast India and beyond.
4- Does RGU have hostel facilities?
Hostel facilities are available, with fees ranging from approximately ₹60,000 to ₹80,000 per year depending on the option, excluding mess charges. Specific details should be confirmed with the university.
5- How are the placements at RGU?
Placements are active with over 70 companies visiting in 2025-26 and a reported 94% placement rate. Average packages are around ₹4.5 to ₹4.9 LPA, with the highest reported at ₹9 LPA. Outcomes vary by programme, with B.Sc Nursing reviews mentioning lower averages of ₹2.5-3 LPA.