RASHTRIYA RAKSHA UNIVERSITY

An Institution of National Importance

Pioneering National Security and Police University of India
Admission Guidelines for the Academic Year 2024 -2025
1. Title and Commencement of the Policy:

1.1. These guidelines may be called “The Rashtriya Raksha University Admission Guidelines,
2024
1.2. These guidelines shall be applicable for admission in the programmes being offered at
RRU, Gujarat Campus from the admission year 2024-25.

2. Reservation of Seats

2.1. Unreserved Classes: - 50.5 % of the seats in the program.

2.2. Other Backward Classes (OBC-Non-Creamy Layers): 27% of the seats of the program.
2.3. Scheduled Castes (SC): 15% of the seats of the program.
2.4. Schedule Tribes (ST): 7.5% of the seats of the program.
2.5. Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 10% of the seats of the program.
2.6. The seats reserved for the SC/ST shall be filled by the SC/ST candidates only. However,
in the case of non-availability of the eligible candidates, the reserved seats may be
interchanged between the SC & ST. If still, any seat remains unfilled, the same shall be left
vacant. The seats reserved for the EWS/OBCs (Non-Creamy Layers) shall be filled with
the EWS/OBC (Non-Creamy Layers) candidates only.
2.7. Women/Female candidates: 30% (as Horizontal Reservation) reserved for the women
candidates. If no suitable female candidate is found, the seat reserved for such purpose will
be offered to male candidates of the respective reserved category.
2.8. Ex-Servicemen: 1% (if applicable on a roster basis)
2.9. 10% of seats are reserved for EWS candidates (above and over the quota of seats/intake)
2.10. 3 % of seats are reserved for PwD against each respective category.

3. OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Applicants

3.1. 3.1. OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) applicants in order to claim the reservation benefit, are
required to produce a valid certificate in the GOI format (Refer Category Certificate and
Format). The certificate must be issued after 31st March 2022. Certificates issued ONLY
by authorized officials before the above-mentioned date shall not be entertained.
3.2. 3.2 OBC applicants are also required to sign a declaration about their ‘non-creamy layer
status in the prescribed format (Refer Category Certificate and Format).
3.3. BC-I / BC-II / SEBC / Caste-Certificate / Jaati Praman Patra or any other Certificate
issued in any other format shall NOT be entertained.

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3.4. In case of non-providing of the certificate on the day of application, the candidate shall be
treated under unreserved category and the next applicant in the merit list, with a valid
certificate, shall be considered for admission in this category.
3.5. Request for extension of date for providing the OBC certificate shall NOT be entertained
under any circumstance.

4. SC/ST Applicants

4.1. SC/ST applicants in order to claim the reservation benefit, should produce a valid certificate
in the GOI format (Refer to Category Certificate and Format). Certificates issued ONLY
by authorized officials shall be considered.
4.2. In case of non-providing athe valid certificate on the day of application, the candidate shall
be treated in the unreserved category and the next applicant in the merit list, with a valid
certificate, shall be considered for admission in this category.
4.3. Request for extension of date for providing the SC/ST certificate shall NOT be entertained
under any circumstance.

5. EWS Applicants

5.1. The Govt. of India MHRD OM No. F. No.: 12-4/2019-U1 dated 17th January 2019 and
MSJE OM No. 20013/01/2018-BC-II dated 17th January 2019 enabling the provision of
reservation for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs) who are not covered under the
existing scheme of reservations for the Scheduled Castes (SC), the Scheduled Tribes (ST)
and the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC), it has been decided to provide
reservation in admission to educational institutes subject to a maximum of TEN percent
(10%) of total seats in each program. For availing of this reservation, such applicants need to
produce a valid certificate from the authorized officer 2019 (Refer to Category Certificateand
Format).

6. CRITERIA OF INCOME & ASSETS (EWSs)

6.1. Persons who are not covered under the scheme of reservation for SCs, STs, and OBCs and
whose family has a gross annual income below Rs.8.00 lakh (Rupees eight lakh only) are to
be identified as EWSs for benefit of reservation (refer to the GOI MHRD OM No. F. No.: 12-
4/2019- U1 dated 17th January 2019). Income shall also include income from all sources
i.e. salary, agriculture, business, profession, etc. for the financial year prior to the year of
application. Also, persons whose family owns or possesses any of the following assets shall
be excluded from being identified as EWS, irrespective of the family income: -
i. 5 acres of agricultural land and above:
ii. Residential flat of 1000 sq. ft. and above,

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iii. Residential plot of 100 sq. yards and above in notified municipalities;
iv. Residential plot of 200 sq. yards and above in areas other than the notified
municipalities.
v. The property held by a “Family” in different locations or different places/ cities
would be clubbed while applying the land or property holding test to determine
EWS status.
6.2. The term “Family” for this purpose will include the person who seeks the benefit of
reservation, his/her parents and siblings below the age of 18 years as also his/ her spouse
and children below the age of 18 years.

7. Differently Abled (V.I. / O.H. / H.I.) Applicants

7.1. As per Govt. of India norms, FIVE percent (5%) Horizontal Reservation is provided for
Differently Abled applicants. For availing of this reservation, such applicants need to
produce a medical certificate from the authorized medical officer (Refer Category Certificate
and Format). Such candidates will get the horizontal entry in the respective category seats, if
applicable.
7.2. Special care must be taken that the certificate bears the photograph of the applicant and the
disability percentage should not be less than 40 %.
7.3. In case of non-providing of the certificate, as per the above-mentioned parameters, on the
stipulated counselling-cum-admission day, the candidate shall be treated as any other
7.4. A regular applicant and the next applicant in the merit list, with valid certificate, shall be
considered for admission in the category.
7.5. Request for extension of date for providing the PH certificate shall NOT be entertained
under any circumstance.

8. Sports Quota Applicants

(i). One (01) seat shall be horizontally reserved for Sports Quota applicants. All the sports
quota candidates may get additional weightage as 15% for International, 10% for National,
and 5% for state-level games/ sports irrespective of the number of participations (Only
highest level of games/sports will be considered). Such candidates will get the horizontal
entry in the respective category seats, if applicable.

9. Supernumerary Seats

9.1 Concession for the wards of Kashmiri Migrants and Kashmiri Pandits / Kashmiri
Hindu Families (Non-Migrants) living in Kashmiri valley for admission in Higher
Educational Institutions

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(i). As per UGC D.O. no. 1-13/2010(CPP-II) dated 20th March 2018, the following
concessions will be extended to the wards of Kashmiri Migrants:
(a). Relaxation in cut-off percentage up to 10% subject to minimum eligibility
requirement.
(b). Increase in intake capacity up to 5% course-wise.
(c). Reservation of at least one seat in merit quota in technical/professional
institutions.
(d). Waiving of domicile requirements.
(ii). For availing this benefit, the eligible applicants are required to produce certificate issued
by competent authority and produce on the day of application.
9.2 Defense Quota Applicants
(i). Five percent (5%) of the seats are reserved over and above (supernumerary) the
sanctioned seat for Widows/wards of the Police/Defense personnel killed/disabled in
action or during peacetime with the following priority.
1) Widows/Wards of Police/Defense Personnel /Para-military personnel killed in
action (Required Certificate: Proof in Original)
2) Wards of serving Police/Defense Personnel and ex-servicemen/Para-military
personnel disabled in action and boarded out from service (Required Certificate:
Original disability certificate clearly indicating the disability is attributable to Military
Services.).
3) Widows/Wards of Police/Defense Personnel/Para-military Personnel who died in
peacetime with death attributable to military service (Required Certificate: Original
death certificate clearly indicating the cause of death is attributable to Military
Service).
4) Wards of Police/Defense Personnel/Para-Military Personnel disabled in peace time
with disability attributable to Military Service (Required Certificate: Original
disability certificate clearly indicating the disability is attributable to Military Service).
5) Wards of Serving Defense Personnel and Ex-servicemen Para-Military including
personnel of police forces who are in receipt of Gallantry Awards: Param Vir Chakra,
Ashok Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, Kirti Chakra, Vir Chakra, Shaurya Chakra, Sena,
Nau Sena, Vayu Sena Medal, Mentioned-in-Dispatches (Required Certificate:
Proof of award in Original).
6) Wards of Ex-Servicemen (Required Certificate: Original ex-servicemen Identity
Card/discharge book/PPO (Pension Payment Order).).
7) Wives of: i) Police/Defense personnel disabled in action and boarded out from
service. ii) Police/Defense personnel disabled in service and boarded out with

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disability attributable to military service. iii) Ex-servicemen and serving personnel
who are in receipt of Gallantry Awards. (Required Certificate: Proof of award in
Original).
8) Wards of Serving Police/Defense Personnel (Required Certificate: Original
Service Identity Cards and Dependent Card/Certificate issued by the competent
Authority).
9) Wives of Police/Defense Serving Personnel (Required Certificate: Original Service
Identity Cards and Dependent Card/Certificate issued by the Competent Authority).
(ii). Applicants need to produce/submit the required valid certificate on the day of
application.

9.3 Reservation for International Candidates

(i). 15% seats over and above (supernumerary) the sanctioned seats in each course shall
be reserved for international Candidates of Gulf and South Asia. The 5% seats(out
of 15% seats International Candidates) shall be reserved for the children of
Indian workers in the Gulf and South Asia.

10. Important instructions:

10.1. A candidate seeking admission on a reserved seat shall be required to produce a Certificate
of Caste; Provided that the candidate belonging to Other Backward Classes shall be required
to produce a certificate to the effect of none/inclusion in Creamy Layer in addition to the
caste certificate.

10.2. Candidates are advised to visit the websites for the latest information in respect of admission

10.3. All Candidates can refer to the reservation policy for detail and also check the University
website for regular updates.

10.4. The information furnished by the candidates will be verified by the admission committee
with reference to the original documents at the time of counselling. During verification of
documents, if it is found that any information furnished by the candidates in the application
is wrong, his/ her claim of admission will be cancelled/rejected.

10.5. Failure in producing any documents (as an applicable case to case basis) shall lead to
cancellation of the claim of admission.

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10.6. Admission shall be purely provisional and shall be cancelled at any point of time if the
submitted documents or information furnished shall be found wrong/false after post
verification.
10.7. No caste certificate shall be valid unless it is duly stamped, signed, and issued by the
competent authority empowered by the Government.

10.8. No certificate to the effect of non/inclusion in Creamy Layer shall be valid unless it is duly
stamped, signed, and issued by the competent authority empowered by the Government.

10.9. If a candidate fails to submit the certificates as required within the stipulated time,his/her
candidature shall be considered for admission under unreserved category as per the
availability of seats.
10.10. If a candidate of reserved category gets admission on an unreserved seat in order of
merits, he/she may be given admission on the unreserved seat.

10.11. The admission of a candidate of a reserved category on a reserved seat shall be valid
subject to the verification of caste certificate by the authority empowered by the State
Government on this behalf. In case the caste certificate is found invalid on verification,
he/she shall not have right to claim his/her admission on reserved seat and if he/she has
already been granted admission, such admission shall be cancelled. Admission of such
candidates may be continued in case of availability of vacant unreserved seats, subject to
the condition of eligibility of merit.

10.12. After granting admission to all the students of reserved categories on respective
reserved seats, the remaining vacant reserved category seats of Scheduled Caste (SC) shall
be transferred to Scheduled Tribe (ST) and similarly, the vacant seats of Scheduled Tribe
(ST) shall be transferred to Scheduled Caste (SC) by the admission committee. Even if this
results in vacant seats, such seats will remain vacant/unfilled.

11. Minimum eligibility Criteria:

11.1. Candidates must possess 50% marks in the qualifying examinations for admission in any
program offered by the respective Schools of the University. For female, SC, ST, and PH
candidates, the minimum eligibility criteria will be 45%.

12. Preparation of the Merit List

12.1. Merit list shall be prepared after verification of application forms. It will be prepared by
following reservation guidelines as mentioned. Once it is completed, seats will be offered
through the merit list. Candidates shall secure their seats by paying the necessary fees. If a

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student fails to submit fees, the seat will be forfeited and offered to someone else next on
the merit list.

12.2. The criteria for deciding merit order in case of candidates having equal merit marks, the
candidates with older age will be placed higher in the merit list.

All the vacant seats except SC/ST will be converted to UR seats. Open Admission
will be announced against the vacant seats after the regular admissions.

1. Instructions for B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering with Specialization in Cyber Security /
Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology) M.Tech.: in Cyber Security / in Data Science &
Machine Learning / in Disaster Management & National Security.

1.1. In the case of Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science with Specialization in Cyber
Security, preference will be given to successful candidates in JEE (Mains) with JEE Score
as the grading in deciding merit. If seats remain vacant after this, the seats will be offered
to candidates without JEE scores as per the criteria mentioned above.

1.2. In the case of Master of Technology in Computer Science with Specialization in Cyber
Security, preference will be given to candidates with valid GATE scores of 50% and above,
with a GATE score as the grading in deciding the merit. If seats remain vacant after this,
Vacant seats will be offered to candidates with RCET 2024 score as per the criteria as
mentioned above.

2. RCET 2024 Eligibility:

RCET UG Eligibility 2024

2.1. Candidates wishing to appear for the RCET 2024 exam must fulfil the eligibility criteria set
by the Rashtriya Raksha University. The eligibility requirement to appear for the exam
involves nationality, age limit, and educational qualifications. Interested students can check
the eligibility criteria for the exam below:

2.2. Aspiring candidates must have passed 10+2 with a minimum 50% marks as aggregate (45%
of SC/ ST candidates)

2.3. Candidates must have a relevant subject in 10+2 to apply for any respective course.

2.4. Candidates must be Indian citizens to appear for the RCET exam.

2.5. Candidates from Bhutan & Nepal are also allowed to appear for the RCET exam.

2.6. There is no age limit to appear for the RCET exam.

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2.7. The number of attempts a candidate may take is unrestricted. Candidates may appear for
the exam as many times as desired as long as they meet all other qualifying conditions.

2.8. No negative marking will be done.

RCET (UG) Syllabus

Understanding the RCET syllabus is important if any candidate is wishing to appear for the
exam. Interested candidates can check the syllabus in the table below:

Section Details

In this section questions will include Reading Comprehension which

Section 1
will be based on different types of passages like Literary, Narrative,
(Language)
and Factual. There will also be Vocabulary questions. Other topics
(Section IA and
include: Verbal Ability, Rearranging the parts, Choosing the correct
Section IB)
word, Synonyms and Antonyms

Section II
(Domain-Specific This section will include MCQs based on the Class 12th syllabus
Subject)

Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning, Logical and Analytical

Section III
Reasoning, General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Ability,
(General Test)
National Security & Policing

DtoD B.Tech. CSE (Specialisation in Cyber Security)

Section Details
Section 1 (Language) In this section questions will include Reading Comprehension which
Section IA will be based on different types of passages like Literary, Narrative,
(10 MCQs) and Factual.

Section IB There will also be Vocabulary questions. Other topics include: Verbal
(15 MCQs) Ability, Rearranging the parts, Choosing the correct word, Synonyms
and Antonyms
Section II (Domain- This section will include MCQs based on the syllabus of Diploma
Specific Subject) Computer Engineering/ IT/ ICT.
(50 MCQs)
Section III (General Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning, Logical and Analytical
Test) Reasoning, General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Ability,
(25 MCQs) National Security & Policing
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RCET UG Exam Date 2024

Events Dates *

RCET Registration Starts February 1, 2024

RCET Registration Ends May 15, 2024

RCET Exam Date May 19, 2024

RCET Result June 3, 2024

RCET Counselling June 3, 2024 Onwards

RCET PG Eligibility 2024

Candidates wishing to appear for the RCET 2024 exam must fulfil the eligibility criteria set by

the National Testing Agency. The eligibility requirement to appear for the exam involves nationality,

age limit, and educational qualifications. Interested students can check the eligibility criteria for the

exam below:

Aspiring candidates must have passed 10+2 +3 with a minimum 50% marks as aggregate (45% of

SC/ ST candidates)

● Candidates must have a relevant subject in 10+2+3 to apply for any respective course.

● Candidates must be Indian citizens to appear for the RCET exam.

● Subjects from Bhutan & Nepal are also allowed to appear for the exam.

● There is no age limit to appear for the RCET exam.

● The number of attempts a candidate may take is unrestricted. Candidates may appear for the

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RCET exam as many times as desired as long as they meet all other qualifying conditions.

● No negative marking will be done.

RCET (PG) Syllabus

Understanding the RCET syllabus is important if any candidate is wishing to appear for the exam.
Interested candidates can check the syllabus in the table below:

Section Details

In this section questions will include Reading Comprehension

which will be based on different types of passages like Literary,
Section 1 (Language)
Narrative, and Factual. There will also be Vocabulary
(Section IA and Section
questions. Other topics include: Verbal Ability, Rearranging
IB) 25 Questions
the parts, Choosing the correct word, Synonyms and
Antonyms

Section II (Domain-
Specific Subject)
This section will include MCQs based on the domain specific
50 Questions

Section III (General Test) Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning, Logical and
Analytical Reasoning, General Knowledge, Current Affairs,
25 Questions General Ability, National Security & Policing

RCET (PG) Admit Card 2024

Only candidates who successfully register for the exam will receive the RCET admit card. The
admit card has important details that must be verified by candidates. Below are the steps to
download the admit card:
 Go to the RASHTRIYA RAKSHA UNIVERSITY's official admission webpage.
 On the admission homepage, choose the RCET 2024 Admit Card link.
 To access the admission card, enter the ID and password.
 After logging in, the computer screen will display the admission card.
 Save and download the admission card.
 Print out your admission card.

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RCET PG Exam Date 2024

Events Dates *

RCET Registration Starts February 1, 2024

RCET Registration Ends July 07, 2024

RCET Exam Date July 14, 2024

RCET Result July 18, 2024

RCET Counselling July 22, 2024

Onwards
Details Mentioned on RCET Admit Card 2024

Below are the details mentioned on the admit card that must be verified by candidates:

 Candidate Name

 Parents Name

 Roll Number

 Photograph

 Gender

 Date of Birth

 Programme Name

 Exam Date

 Exam Time

 Duration of the Exam

 Category

 Important Exam Guidelines

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3. Admission guidelines for application:

3.1. Admission procedure for Academic Session 2024-25 will be through online mode only.

3.2. Candidates shall visit the University website to apply for admission.
3.3. Steps to apply shall be:

1. Registration on the Admission portal

2. Interview or personal interaction will conduct for some programmes
3. Entrance Examination RCET 2024 (If more no’s of applications will receive)
4. Declaration of Result
5. Declaration of Result Merit List -1
6. Payment of Programme fees in case of selection via publication of merit list.
7. Declaration of Result Merit List -2
8. Payment of Programme fees in case of selection via publication of merit list.
9. Declaration of Result Merit List -3
10. Fill up the Registration /Enrolment form
11. Physical Verification of document (Admission will be treated as provisional till this step).
12. Allotment of Admission Letter.

4. Guidelines for candidates

4.1. Students must adhere to the set procedure in tune with the guidelines issued to them from
time to time.

4.2. It is the duty of the student/candidate that all formalities as desired by the Admission
Committee have been duly complied with.

4.3. Candidates are advised to check the RRU website www.rru.ac.in for admission-related
information from time to time.

4.4. Only written correspondence shall be entertained for any matter related to admission.

4.5. The University may decide not to offer a program in case of lack of minimum number of
students, which is 20% per course, except MPhil (RCI) and PhD, or may decide to run the
program with modified academic schedule, Fees are subject to the approval of the
Admission Committee.

5. All the vacant seats except SC/ST will be converted to UR seats. Open Admission
will be announced against the vacant seats after the regular admissions.

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6. Nature of Admission:

6.1. Admissions are offered online and shall be treated as provisional.

6.2. Students shall furnish all the documents during physical verification which were
uploaded during the time of application.

6.3. If a student fails to furnish any document sought by the University, Admission shall be
treated as cancelled and the right to decision shall be vested in the Admission Committee
of RRU.

7. Admission Cancellation Refund Policy:

7.1. RRU Admission Committee has recommended implementing the RRU Guidelines on
Examinations and Academic Calendar 2024-25.

7.2. All cancellations of admissions/ migrations of students will be done as per RRU Admission
Cancellation Fee Refund policy.

7.3. A prospective candidate seeking admission to Rashtriya Raksha University Shall be offered
provisional admission by the Admission Cell. After confirmation of Provisional admission
to such candidates, he/she shall deposit the requisite fee with the Accounts section and
complete the Matriculation (Registration) formalities on the dates notified by the University.
The University will notify the Commencement of Classes for each program.

7.4. Verification of Students’ Academic and Personal testimonials.

7.5. Any prospective candidate seeking admission in Rashtriya Raksha University shall submit
self-attested photocopies of Original Academic Certificates and Testimonials like Mark-
sheets/ Degrees/ Birth Certificate Proof of Residence, Aadhar Card, PAN card, copies of
Passport, etc.

7.6. The University shall verify the Testimonials at the time of admission. Such self-attested
testimonials of students shall be held valid and authentic for all purposes and administrative
requirements.

7.7. In case of any suspicion over the authenticity or genuineness of the testimonials, the
reference may be made to the University or the Board which issued certificates to the
student and the admission shall be provisional shall be provisional and subject to
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authentication.

7.8. The status of the Institution, Affiliation, Accreditation, and intake of Students in each
course, Faculty and staff details, details about the Authorities of the University shall be
disclosed on the University website.

7.9. The University shall charge a fee from prospective students in advance only for the
programme of study in which he/she is enrolled.

7.10. If a prospective student chooses to withdraw from the programme of study in which he/
she has taken admission, the University shall follow the following system for the refund of
fees deposited by the students:

Admission Cancellation & Refund Guidelines

Percentage of Refund of
Sl. No. paid fees (P.A. Fees) at Point of time when notice of withdrawal of
the time of Admission admission is served to the University
Before the Commencement of Classes
(As notified in the Academic Calendar).
1. 100 % Only Rs. 5,000/- as Processing fee will be
deducted.
Within 15 days of Commencement of Classes
2. 50 % (As notified in the Academic Calendar).
More than 15 days after the Commencement
3. 00 % of
Classes (as notified in Academic Calendar).

7.11. Nodal Agency: The Admission Cell shall be the nodal agency for processing refund
applications. Candidates will be required to fill the Fee Admission Cancelation Form
(included in Annexure A) and get it approved from the Director, and Submitted to the
School Administration.

8. Removal of difficulty

In case of any dispute regarding admission, the decision of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor,

Chairperson, Admission Committee, RRU shall be final and binding to everyone.

-Sd-
Chairperson
Admission Committee
Rashtriya Raksha University

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