RV University, Bangalore – 2026 Overview

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About RV University

History and Background

RV University is a State Private University located in Karnataka which commenced its establishment in 2019. The university is governed by Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust (RSST). The Missions of RSST and RV University is “Excellence in Education with Societal Commitment”. RV University is approved by UGC and Karnataka Government. The university offers undergraduate, post graduate degree in the field of design, liberal arts science and economics. There are three schools under RV University: School of Liberal Arts and Science School of Design School of Economics and Finance RV University Highlights RV University Quick Highlights Establishment year | Type 2019 | Private Courses Offered UG and PG Application Mode Online Application Fees INR 1000 Admission Criteria Merit and Entrance Based Approvals UGC Admission Helpline 91 - 8951179896   RV University Courses RV University offered courses in undergraduate and post graduate courses in Liberal Arts and Science, Design, Economic and Finance. Mentioned below are the details of the course: Courses Specialization Eligibility Career option B.Sc. (Hons.) Liberal Arts and Science Major - Environmental Science, Physics, Psychology and Mind Science, Filmmaking Minor – History, Indology, Philosophy and Ethics, Film Studies, Political Science and Leadership Studies, Literature and Languages, Performing Arts 12 th pass in any stream Research Institutes, Teaching, Engineering, Healthcare & Pharma Industry, Data Scientist, Environmentalist, Social Worker, Entrepreneurship       B.A. (Hons.) Liberal Arts and Science Major - Film Studies, Theatre and Performance Arts, History, Indology, Philosophy and Ethics, Political Science and Leadership Studies, Literature and Languages Minor - Environmental Science, Physics, Psychology, Filmmaking Psychologist, Sociologist, Journalism & Social Media Management, Writer / Author, Social Work & Public Policy, Human Resources Specialist Communications, Public Relations Specialist   B.A. (Hons.) Economics Economist, Financial Risk Analyst, Accountant, Data Analyst, Investment Analyst B.Design Design Design Researcher, Furniture Designer, Interface Designer BBA (Hons.) Finance, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Business Analytics Fintech, Value Investing, Luxury marketing, Banking and insurance, Learning and Development, New Media Designer, User Experience Designer, Prototype Designer B.Com. (Hons.)  Commerce Chartered Financial Analyst, Business Accounting and Taxation, Financial Risk Manager, Certified Financial Planner, Company Secretary MBA Finance, Marketing, Business Analytics, HRM Graduation with min 60% marks Equity Research, Media and Advertising, HR Analytics, Corporate Finance M.A.  Economics Actuary, Finance Consultant, Investment Analyst, Economic Researcher, Risk Analyst M.Des. Communication Design, Interaction Design Design Manager, Design Researcher, Front-End / UI Developer, Information Architect, Information Visualizer, Interaction Designer, Interface Designer, New Media Designer, User Experience Designer, User Researcher, Visual Designer

Campus and Location

Established in 2021. Located in Bangalore, Karnataka. RV University Campus, RV Vidyanikethan Post, 8th Mile, Mysuru Road, Bangalore, Karnataka

Courses and Programmes Offered

BA Programmes

- B.A – 3 years · BA profile

- B.A. (Hons.) Economics – 4 years – 12th pass in any stream with min 60% marks.

- Bachelor of Liberal Arts – 4 years – 12th pass in any stream with min 60% marks or GCE/IGCSE/GCSE examinations of the approved British Examination Bodies, with Minimum 5 (Five) subjects in A, B, C Grades including English at ORDINARY (“O”) Level and 2/3 subjects at ADVANCED (“A”) LEVEL has been equated with +2 stage qualification. or International Baccalaureate Diploma Courses – Candidates should secure 24 points with a minimum of three subjects at Higher Level (HL) and three subjects at Standard Level (SL)

Bachelor Of Design Programmes

- B.Design Environmental Design – 4 years – 12th pass in any stream with min 60% marks or GCE/IGCSE/GCSE examinations of the approved British Examination Bodies, with Minimum 5 (Five) subjects in A, B, C Grades including English at ORDINARY (“O”) Level and 2/3 subjects at ADVANCED (“A”) LEVEL has been equated with +2 stage qualification. or International Baccalaureate Diploma Courses – Candidates should secure 24 points with a minimum of three subjects at Higher Level (HL) and three subjects at Standard Level (SL) · Bachelor Of Design profile

- B.Design Graphic Design – 4 years – 12th pass in any stream with min 60% marks or GCE/IGCSE/GCSE examinations of the approved British Examination Bodies, with Minimum 5 (Five) subjects in A, B, C Grades including English at ORDINARY (“O”) Level and 2/3 subjects at ADVANCED (“A”) LEVEL has been equated with +2 stage qualification. or International Baccalaureate Diploma Courses – Candidates should secure 24 points with a minimum of three subjects at Higher Level (HL) and three subjects at Standard Level (SL)

- B.Design Product Design – 4 years – 12th pass in any stream with min 60% marks or GCE/IGCSE/GCSE examinations of the approved British Examination Bodies, with Minimum 5 (Five) subjects in A, B, C Grades including English at ORDINARY (“O”) Level and 2/3 subjects at ADVANCED (“A”) LEVEL has been equated with +2 stage qualification. or International Baccalaureate Diploma Courses – Candidates should secure 24 points with a minimum of three subjects at Higher Level (HL) and three subjects at Standard Level (SL)

- B.Design User Experience Design – 4 years – 12th pass in any stream with min 60% marks or GCE/IGCSE/GCSE examinations of the approved British Examination Bodies, with Minimum 5 (Five) subjects in A, B, C Grades including English at ORDINARY (“O”) Level and 2/3 subjects at ADVANCED (“A”) LEVEL has been equated with +2 stage qualification. or International Baccalaureate Diploma Courses – Candidates should secure 24 points with a minimum of three subjects at Higher Level (HL) and three subjects at Standard Level (SL)

BBA / BBM / BBS Programmes

- BBA(Hons) – 3 years · BBA / BBM / BBS profile

BCom Programmes

- Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) – 4 years – 12th pass in any stream with min 60% marks or GCE/IGCSE/GCSE examinations of the approved British Examination Bodies, with Minimum 5 (Five) subjects in A, B, C Grades including English at ORDINARY (“O”) Level and 2/3 subjects at ADVANCED (“A”) LEVEL has been equated with +2 stage qualification. or International Baccalaureate Diploma Courses – Candidates should secure 24 points with a minimum of three subjects at Higher Level (HL) and three subjects at Standard Level (SL) · BCom profile

BSc Programmes

- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) – 3 years · BSc profile

- Bachelor of Science (Hons) Computer Science – 3 years – 12th pass in any stream with min 60% marks or GCE/IGCSE/GCSE examinations of the approved British Examination Bodies, with Minimum 5 (Five) subjects in A, B, C Grades including English at ORDINARY (“O”) Level and 2/3 subjects at ADVANCED (“A”) LEVEL has been equated with +2 stage qualification. or International Baccalaureate Diploma Courses – Candidates should secure 24 points with a minimum of three subjects at Higher Level (HL) and three subjects at Standard Level (SL)

- Bachelor of Science (Hons) Data Science – 3 years – 12th pass in any stream with min 60% marks or GCE/IGCSE/GCSE examinations of the approved British Examination Bodies, with Minimum 5 (Five) subjects in A, B, C Grades including English at ORDINARY (“O”) Level and 2/3 subjects at ADVANCED (“A”) LEVEL has been equated with +2 stage qualification. or International Baccalaureate Diploma Courses – Candidates should secure 24 points with a minimum of three subjects at Higher Level (HL) and three subjects at Standard Level (SL)

- Bachelor of Science (Hons) Decision Science – 3 years – 12th pass in any stream with min 60% marks or GCE/IGCSE/GCSE examinations of the approved British Examination Bodies, with Minimum 5 (Five) subjects in A, B, C Grades including English at ORDINARY (“O”) Level and 2/3 subjects at ADVANCED (“A”) LEVEL has been equated with +2 stage qualification. or International Baccalaureate Diploma Courses – Candidates should secure 24 points with a minimum of three subjects at Higher Level (HL) and three subjects at Standard Level (SL)

- Bachelor of Science (Hons) Economics – 3 years – 12th pass in any stream with min 60% marks or GCE/IGCSE/GCSE examinations of the approved British Examination Bodies, with Minimum 5 (Five) subjects in A, B, C Grades including English at ORDINARY (“O”) Level and 2/3 subjects at ADVANCED (“A”) LEVEL has been equated with +2 stage qualification. or International Baccalaureate Diploma Courses – Candidates should secure 24 points with a minimum of three subjects at Higher Level (HL) and three subjects at Standard Level (SL)

MA Programmes

- M.A (Economics) – 2 years – Graduate in any stream from recognised university · MA profile

Master Of Design Programmes

- Master of Design (M.Design) communication Design – 2 years – Bachelor’s Degree in Design/ Engineering (Any stream)/ Architecture/ Interior Design: 10+2+4 years (minimum four-year Bachelor’s programme) Note - B.Plan. is equivalent to B.Arch, Four-year B.Sc. (Engg.) is equivalent to B.E./B.Tech or Professional Diploma in Design: 10+2+4 years (minimum four-year diploma programme). or B.F.A./B.V.A. (4 Year professional programme with entry after 10+2) or G.D. Arts (four-year program after one-year foundation) with 1 Year of work experience or Graduate degree with 1 year work experience or Graduate Degree in any relevant stream (Applicable only for M. Des in Communication Design) · Master Of Design profile

- Master of Design (M.Design) Interaction Design – 2 years – Bachelor’s Degree in Design/ Engineering (Any stream)/ Architecture/ Interior Design: 10+2+4 years (minimum four-year Bachelor’s programme) Note - B.Plan. is equivalent to B.Arch, Four-year B.Sc. (Engg.) is equivalent to B.E./B.Tech or Professional Diploma in Design: 10+2+4 years (minimum four-year diploma programme). or B.F.A./B.V.A. (4 Year professional programme with entry after 10+2) or G.D. Arts (four-year program after one-year foundation) with 1 Year of work experience or Graduate degree with 1 year work experience or Graduate Degree in any relevant stream (Applicable only for M. Des in Communication Design)

Course Fees at RV University

BA Fees

Recorded annual fee for most BA: ₹1,80,000 – ₹5,00,000 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

Bachelor Of Design Fees

Recorded annual fee for most Bachelor Of Design: ₹3,75,000 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

BBA / BBM / BBS Fees

Recorded annual fee for most BBA / BBM / BBS: ₹2,00,000 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

BCom Fees

Recorded annual fee for most BCom: ₹1,60,000 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

BSc Fees

Recorded annual fee for most BSc: ₹1,80,000 – ₹5,00,000 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

MA Fees

Recorded annual fee for most MA: ₹3,00,000 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

Master Of Design Fees

Recorded annual fee for most Master Of Design: ₹3,25,000 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

Admission Process and Eligibility

Eligibility Criteria by Programme

- BA: 12th pass in any stream with min 60% marks..

- Bachelor Of Design: 12th pass in any stream with min 60% marks or GCE/IGCSE/GCSE examinations of the approved British Examination Bodies, with Minimum 5 (Five) subjects in A, B, C Grades including English at ORDINARY (“O”) Level and 2/3 subjects at ADVANCED (“A”) LEVEL has been equated with +2 stage qualification. or International Baccalaureate Diploma Courses – Candidates should secure 24 points with a minimum of three subjects at Higher Level (HL) and three subjects at Standard Level (SL).

- BCom: 12th pass in any stream with min 60% marks or GCE/IGCSE/GCSE examinations of the approved British Examination Bodies, with Minimum 5 (Five) subjects in A, B, C Grades including English at ORDINARY (“O”) Level and 2/3 subjects at ADVANCED (“A”) LEVEL has been equated with +2 stage qualification. or International Baccalaureate Diploma Courses – Candidates should secure 24 points with a minimum of three subjects at Higher Level (HL) and three subjects at Standard Level (SL).

- BSc: 12th pass in any stream with min 60% marks or GCE/IGCSE/GCSE examinations of the approved British Examination Bodies, with Minimum 5 (Five) subjects in A, B, C Grades including English at ORDINARY (“O”) Level and 2/3 subjects at ADVANCED (“A”) LEVEL has been equated with +2 stage qualification. or International Baccalaureate Diploma Courses – Candidates should secure 24 points with a minimum of three subjects at Higher Level (HL) and three subjects at Standard Level (SL).

- MA: Graduate in any stream from recognised university.

- Master Of Design: Bachelor’s Degree in Design/ Engineering (Any stream)/ Architecture/ Interior Design: 10+2+4 years (minimum four-year Bachelor’s programme) Note - B.Plan. is equivalent to B.Arch, Four-year B.Sc. (Engg.) is equivalent to B.E./B.Tech or Professional Diploma in Design: 10+2+4 years (minimum four-year diploma programme). or B.F.A./B.V.A. (4 Year professional programme with entry after 10+2) or G.D. Arts (four-year program after one-year foundation) with 1 Year of work experience or Graduate degree with 1 year work experience or Graduate Degree in any relevant stream (Applicable only for M. Des in Communication Design).

How to Apply

Check the relevant programme eligibility, follow the mapped entrance-exam or university counselling route, and confirm dates, documents and fees on the official admission notice.

Student Reviews and Ratings

Overall Student Ratings

- Total active reviews: 1

- Average overall rating: Not recorded

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- Hostel: Not recorded

- Clubs/Activities: Not recorded

- Faculty: Not recorded

- Admission: Not recorded

Faculty and Departments

Key Faculty Members

- Dr. M.K. Panduranga Setty – Chancellor

- Prof. (Dr.) Y.S.R.Murthy – Vice Chancellor

- Prof. (Dr.) Piyush Roy – Professor and Founding Dean School of Liberal Arts and Sciences

- Prof. Vinay Mundada – Professor and Founding Dean, School of Design

- Prof. (Dr.) Dwarika Prasad Uniyal – Pro Vice Chancellor (Development & Leadership) & Founding Dean, School of Economics & Finance

Frequently asked questions

What is RV University known for?

RV University offers BA, Bachelor Of Design, BBA / BBM / BBS, BCom, BSc, MA, Master Of Design across 17 active programme records.

What are the main courses at RV University?

RV University lists B.A, B.A. (Hons.) Economics, Bachelor of Liberal Arts, B.Design Environmental Design, B.Design Graphic Design, and other programmes.

What are the fees at RV University?

Recorded total fees range from ₹1,60,000 to ₹5,00,000. Confirm current category and additional charges with the institution.

Is RV University government or private?

RV University is recorded as a private in the current profile data.

Where is RV University located?

RV University is listed in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Where can I verify RV University admission details?

Use the official RV University website for current admission dates, eligibility, fees and application instructions.

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