Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute (RKMVERI) is a deemed-to-be university run by the Ramakrishna Mission, with its main campus at Belur Math, Howrah, and several off-campuses across India. It focuses on value-based higher education, combining modern disciplines with Indian cultural and spiritual heritage.
For 2026, admissions are expected to remain largely entrance-based, using a mix of the university’s own tests and national exams like CUET for selected UG and PG programmes. CUET UG 2026 is expected to open registrations around March 2026, while CUET PG 2026 is expected to open around January 2026 for relevant courses at RKMVERI
Step 1: Check notification and eligibility
Step 2: Register and fill application form
Step 3: Pay application fee and submit
Step 4: Entrance test and interview
Step 5: Selection list, document verification and admission
Courses
Eligibility Criteria
M.Sc (Computer Science)
BSc Hons in computer science/engineering, BTech in any discipline, Bachelor in Computer Applications from any recognised University/Institute with 60% marks in aggregate (in the case of Hons students: 60% in Hons subject) are eligible to apply.
BSc in Mathematics may also apply.
Candidates (Male) who have finished studies in the above disciplines OR awaiting the results of the final exam are also eligible to apply (admission is subject to securing 60% marks in aggregate).
M.Sc in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
B.Sc. (Hons.)/ MSc (or equivalent) in any of the following subjects: Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics (with Econometrics), Physics (with Mathematics and Statistics as general subjects, preferred), Electronics, with at least 60% marks in the Hons. subjects in BSc or MSc, (or equivalent degree).
BE/BTech/AMIE/Grad IETE in Computer Science (or allied branches like Information Technology/Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical) with first class, with an aggregate minimum of 60% marks.
PhD in Computer Science
MSc / MTech Computer Science with minimum 60% or CGPA 7/10
MTech Electronics & Communication / Electrical with a minimum 60% or CGPA 7/10
MSc Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Physics, and MCA with a minimum 60% or CGPA 7/10
BTech Computer Science and allied branches with minimum 75% or CGPA 8.5/10
NET JRF / CSIR qualified- Preferred
M.Sc in Mathematics
B.Sc(Hons) in Mathematics/ Physics/ Statistics or B.Math/ B.Stat/ B.E./ B.Tech to be completed by the end of the current academic-year or who have completed such courses in the previous years.
Students who have secured 60% or more (in Honours/Major subjects) till the end of their penultimate year of undergraduate studies may appear for the entrance test. There is a relaxation of 5% for SC/ST candidates.
PhD in Mathematics
MSc in Mathematics Students who have secured 60% or more till the end of their penultimate year of masters’ level studies may appear.
Applicants must also satisfy at least one of the following two conditions:
· Qualified for National Board of Higher Mathematics (NBHM) Junior Research Fellowship and qualification in 2nd or 3rd category in CSIR UGC NET exam conducted in the past one year.
· Qualified for CSIR/UGC-NET Junior Research Fellowship.
M.Sc Physics
Students who will be completing B.Sc. with Honours/Major in Physics or B.Tech. in Engineering Physics during the current academic year or who have completed such courses during the previous year.
Students who passed before 2023 are not eligible.
Students who secured at least 60% marks in the honours or major subject (taking into consideration the marks obtained in the examinations conducted so far) from any University/ College approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) are eligible to apply.
SC/ST candidates will enjoy a 5% concession in the minimum eligibility of marks.
PhD in Physics
The applicant should have a good academic record throughout, with at least 60% marks in both B.Sc. (Physics Major/Hons.) and M.Sc. (Physics) examinations from any recognized University or Institute of the country. SC/ST candidates will enjoy a 5% concession in the minimum eligibility of marks.
Age limit: Below 28 years on the date of application.
The applicant must have either qualified in CSIR-UGC NET(JRF) /GATE /JEST /equivalent national level examination with Research Fellowship allowing entry into PhD or must have the DST-INSPIRE fellowship.
5 year integrated MA Programme in sanskrit
Fresh candidates with at least 55% marks in class 12 (Higher Secondary) are eligible to apply.
M.A (Sanskrit)
55% marks in 3-years B.A. in Sanskrit. (5% relaxation for SC/ST candidates) OR
Graduate in any discipline + any of the following courses
PhD (Sanskrit)
M.A. (or equivalent) in Sanskrit with a minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent grade) from a recognized University.
Ability to speak and write fluently and flawlessly in Sanskrit. This is most essential.
Should have cleared the UGC-NET examination with certificate for eligibility to pursue Ph.D.
Certificate Course in Laghu-Siddhanta-Kaumudi
Applicants should have passed class 10th
Ability to read and write Sanskrit
Certificate Course in Sanskrit (Online)
Any one who yearns to learn Sanskrit from the beginning may apply
Age Limit: No upper limit.
Certificate course in Communicative Sanskrit (Offline)
Pass in School Final examination (Class 10)
Age Limit: No upper limit
Certificate Course in Yoga
Higher Secondary (plus two) – Male candidates only
Certificate Course in Yoga and Naturopathy (CCYN)
The candidate should have completed 12th Standard from a recognized board or institution.
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