The Rabindranath Tagore University (RNTU), which is under the aegis of the prestigious AISECT Group of Universities, has announced admissions open for the 2020 session. Owing to the COVID-19 lockdown, the admission process for the year has gone 100% online wherein students are provided with the facilities of online admissions and online fee payment enabled through the RNTU website.

RNTU counsellors will connect with the students through various counselling apps and the University will also arrange free career counseling sessions for students who have appeared for class 12 exams. Free online classes on personality development, English communication and soft skills are also being provided.

RNTU is India’s first skills university offering 32 skill courses through RNTU-NSDC Skill Academies. The UGC recognized and NAAC accredited university is a member of AIU and ACU and offers 80 undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses under 12 faculties, including Engineering & Technology, Commerce, Management, Paramedical Science, Arts, Agriculture, Science, Education, Computer Science & IT, Nursing, Mass Communication & Journalism and Law. In the NIRF 2019 Ranking, Rabindranath Tagore University is in the Rank Band 151-200 in University Category.

Kumar Choubey, Chancellor, RNTU said, “The prime focus of our University remains imparting skills-based education that can create a cadre of professionals who are skilled enough to pave their own way through this competitive world. With a range of specialisations offered, students can select subject areas that interest them and through the right guidance, they can carve a better life for themselves and emerge as leaders of tomorrow.” 

RNTU has set up 9 Centers of Excellence in Art & Culture, Earth & Space Sciences, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Renewable Energy, Advanced Material, Innovation in IoT, Science & Communication and Incubation, Entrepreneurship & Start-ups. Rabindranath Tagore University is approved by AICTE, NCTE, BCI, INC, MP Paramedical Council and DEB (UGC) and holds an impeccable placement record with over 300 companies and offers that scale over ₹10 lakh/annum.

The Pan-India AISECT Joint Entrance Exam (AJEE) is required for admission to certain courses in the University and the dates for the same are yet to be announced. They are expected to be announced in the month of May. Students can visit the official website www.rntu.ac.in to check the eligibility criteria and other updates or contact the counselling helpline number 9319866685.