Rajiv Gandhi Central University offers a comprehensive admission process that combines both merit and entrance-based criteria. The process begins with the application stage, where candidates can obtain application forms from the university’s official website. The application and entrance test fees are payable online, and candidates must attach the pay slip along with two copies of the online bank challan to the application form.

For PG courses, admission is primarily entrance-based, requiring candidates to clear either the university-level or state-level entrance exams such as CUET-PG. UG courses are offered through affiliated colleges, with admission based on merit scores in the last qualifying examination. Following the selection rounds, candidates participate in the counselling process for their respective courses. The university publishes the merit list in multiple rounds, indicating the selected candidates. Those whose names appear on the merit list must pay a stipulated fee to secure their seats.

The eligibility criteria vary by course, with UG courses requiring a 10+2 pass with a minimum of 45% marks for the general category and 40% for the SC/ST/OBC category. PG courses require a bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject with a minimum of 50% marks for the general category and 45% for the SC/ST/OBC category. The university offers various UG, PG, diploma, and certificate courses, catering to diverse educational needs. The admission process is merit-based, considering the marks obtained in the qualifying examination.