Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies

Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies (RGUKT) was established in 2008 by the Government of Andhra Pradesh with a noble vision to provide quality technical education to talented rural youth. The university operates through four campuses located at RK Valley (Idupulapaya, Kadapa), Basar (Nirmal), Nuzvid (Krishna District), and Srikakulam, with its headquarters at RK Valley. RGUKT is a Public State University recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a B+ grade. The institution offers an innovative 6-year Integrated B.Tech programme that combines Pre-University Course (PUC) with undergraduate engineering education, along with Postgraduate and PhD programmes in various disciplines. RGUKT has secured notable rankings including Rank 151-200 band in NIRF Engineering Rankings 2025. The university admits students primarily based on merit through the RGUKT Common Entrance Test (CET) for its integrated programmes, whilst postgraduate admissions are conducted through GATE scores and other relevant entrance examinations. With a focus on bridging the rural-urban divide in technical education, RGUKT has emerged as a premier institution providing affordable quality education to students from rural backgrounds, offering programmes in Computer Science Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biotechnology, and various postgraduate specialisations.