RV University

RV University ^[1]

Motto	Go.Change the world
Type	State Private (Karnataka)
Established	2021
Affiliation	UGC [2] KSHEC [3]
Chancellor	A. V. S. Murthy [4]
Vice-Chancellor	Y. S .R. Murthy [5] [6]
Location	Bangalore , Karnataka , India 12°55′24″N77°29′59″E / 12.92333°N 77.49972°E / 12.92333; 77.49972
Campus	Next to Pattangere Metro Station, Bangalore
Website	rvu.edu.in

RV University is a Karnataka state recognized university ^{[7] [8]} for liberal education based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.It was established by the Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust (RSST), which has over eight decades in higher education.

Affiliation

RV University is a state-private university established in Bangalore under the RV University Act 2019 ^[9] is approved by Government of Karnataka,India. ^[10] RV University has received all regulatory approvals by the University Grants Commission (UGC), India. ^{[11] [12] [13]}

History

RV University, which commenced operations in 2021, is governed by the Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust (RSST) ^[14] which is a charitable trust managing RV Educational Institutions in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Today, RSST has over 21 institutions across Bangalore constituting more than 20,000 students every year under its umbrella. ^[15] RV University is an initiative of the RSST which also manages the engineering institution RV College of Engineering in Bangalore.

Academics

RV University (RVU) offers undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD programmes in different academic disciplines namely, ^{[16] [17] [18]}

• School of Business
• School of Computer Science and Engineering
• School of Design and Innovation
• School of Economics
• School of Film, Media and Creative Arts
• School of Law ^[19]
• School of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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 ^[20] 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

Schools and Departments	BTech Students
RVU School of Computer Science and Engineering (SoCSE) [21] Department of Computer Science and Engineering	540 Per Year

Collaborations

RV University has established meaningful collaborations with reputed & iconic universities, institutes, and companies in India and around the world. The following are some collaborations with RV University

• RV University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bryant University, ^[22] Seattle University, ^[23] Old Dominion University in the US, Teesside University in UK and Ziroh Labs for academic and research collaboration. ^{[24] [25]}
• RV University signed a MoU with Asia’s largest integrated higher Edtech platform, upGrad to offer a joint M.Tech programme in data science. ^[26]
• RV University signed a MoU with Dhurakij Pundit University, Thailand to enhancing educational opportunities and fostering a stronger global academic network. ^{[27] [28]}
• 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. ^[29]
• RV University (RVU) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), a statutory body set up under an Act of Parliament, have entered into an MoU to build a strategic alliance for boosting education and research initiatives. ^{[30] [31]}
• RV University (RVU) partnership with Hombale Films is poised to transform the landscape of undergraduate and postgraduate education in film, media, OTT and creative arts under academic discipline School Of Film, Media And Creative Arts . ^{[32] [33]}

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. ^{[34] [35]}

Campus

RV University's campus provides various facilities and amenities for its students. ^[36] The campus is spread across 50 acres. RV University's infrastructure is designed to create a comprehensive and enriching educational experience. ^[37] There is also a nearby metro station called Pattanagere on the Purple Line in Bangalore.

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.

References

1. "Chief Minister of Karnataka inaugurates RV University". 12 December 2021.
2. "UGC". www.ugc.gov.in. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
3. "State University List". karnataka.gov.in. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
4. "List of Leadership - RV University Bangalore India".
5. "List of Leadership - RV University Bangalore India".
6. "First Vice Chancellor - RV University Bangalore India".
7. "RV University Bengaluru is Born". 1 July 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
8. "Role Of New Age Global Universities". 28 July 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
9. "KARNATAKA ACT NO.11 OF 2019 THE R V UNIVERSITY ACT, 2019" (PDF). www.indiacode.nic.in. Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India. 16 July 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
10. "State-wise List of Private Universities as on 23.08.2022" (PDF). ugc.ac.in. University Grants Commission. 23 August 2022. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
11. "UGC Approval RVU" (PDF). rvu.edu.in. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
12. "UGC Norms RV University" (PDF). Retrieved 17 June 2023.
13. "UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION State-wise List of Private Universities" (PDF). Retrieved 25 November 2022.
14. https://ngodarpan.gov.in/index.php/home/statewise_ngo/2671/29/113?per_page=50%7Ctitle = NITI Aayog, Government of India
15. https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/panduranga-setty-leaves-behind-a-rich-legacy-in-education-1183986.html%7Ctitle = Panduranga Setty leaves behind a rich legacy in education
16. "Karnataka Chief Minister inaugurates RV University, 2 new schools".
17. "Faculty at RVU" . Retrieved 17 June 2023.
18. "Undergraduate & Postgraduate Programmes - RVU".
19. "RVU School of Law - Approval from BAR COUNCIL OF INDIA".
20. "RV University - PhD programme approved by UGC , Govt Of India" (PDF). Retrieved 2 August 2023.
21. "RV University - BTech Computer Science and Engineering - Karnataka Government Higher Education Department" (PDF). Retrieved 2 August 2023.
22. "Bryant University signs partnership agreement with RV University in India for academic and research collaboration-date=17 November 2022".
23. "RV University, Seattle University to collaborate on student exchange, faculty exchange, joint research-date=14 March 2023".
24. "RV University signs three new MoUs-date=18 June 2022".
25. "RV University signs three MoUs, aims to enhance student exchange, research programmes-date=15 June 2022".
26. "RV University Signs MoU With UpGrad To Launch M.Tech. In Data Science-date=28 October 2022".
27. "RV University Signs MoU With Dhurakij Pundit University,Bangkok, Thailand-date=17 October 2023".
28. "RV University: Pioneering the concept of true Liberal Education in India-date=31 May 2022".
29. "NSE Academy Limited collaborates with RV University for Post Graduate Certification Program-date=25 October 2023".
30. "RV University and ICAI sign MoU-date=21 November 2023".
31. "RV University and ICAI have entered into MoU-date=21 November 2023".
32. "RV University and Hombale Films sign MoU-date=3 June 2024".
33. "Hombale Films Collaborates with RV University to Launch School of Film, Media, and Creative Arts-date=3 June 2024".
34. "RV University allocates Rs 10 crore for Merit Scholarships-date=12 January 2023".
35. "RV University announces Rs 10 crore for Merit Scholarships in 2023-24 to benefit 500 students-date=12 January 2023".
36. "RV University Infrastructure".
37. "RV University, Bangalore Infrastructure".