About Rabindranath Tagore University (RNTU), Bhopal

Rabindranath Tagore University (RNTU), Bhopal, formerly known as AISECT University, was established in 2010 as Madhya Pradesh’s first private university. It is a pioneer in skill-based education and a flagship initiative of the AISECT Group, one of India’s most respected education and skill development organizations.

The university is NAAC accredited and has been consistently ranked among the top 200 universities by NIRF for Six consecutive years (2019–2024). RNTU offers multidisciplinary academic programmes across the Faculties of Engineering, Education, Management, Law, Arts, Science, Commerce, Agriculture, and Medical Sciences, with a strong focus on employment, entrepreneurship, and real-world skills.

RNTU is recognized by the UGC and is a member of both the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU). The university’s programmes are approved by national regulatory bodies including AICTE, NCTE, BCI, INC, ICAR and the Madhya Pradesh Paramedical Council.

Research and Innovation

Research is a core pillar at RNTU. The university hosts 21 Centres of Excellence in areas such as:

• Incubation & Startups
• Science Communication
• Advanced Materials
• IoT & Innovation
• Renewable Energy
• Agriculture & Environmental Science
• Indigenous Knowledge & Sanskrit Studies
• Translation & Language Learning
• Art, Literature & Cultural Studies

These centers have produced over 2000+ research papers and 410 published books, and continue to drive innovation and academic excellence through national and international projects funded by DRDO, IIT Delhi, NCTU Taiwan, and the M.P. Biodiversity Board, among others.

AIC-RNTU: Atal Incubation Centre

Launched in 2019, the Atal Incubation Centre–Rabindranath Tagore University (AIC-RNTU) is supported by NITI Aayog and aims to build a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem. AIC-RNTU supports startups with:

• Mentorship & industry connections
• Investor meetups
• Access to modern labs
• Co-working space & incubation support

To date, 139 startups have been successfully incubated, 500+ startups supported and accelerated under this initiative.

Tagore National School of Drama (TNSD)

The Tagore National School of Drama, established in 2021, is the first drama school in any private university in Central India. The curriculum includes training in acting, directing, playwriting, stage design, and encourages hands-on learning through live productions and theatre performances.

Vishwarang – A Global Cultural Festival

RNTU proudly hosts Vishwarang, an annual international festival of art and culture that spans:

• 50+ countries
• 1,000 artists
• 300,000+ participants
• 20 million global viewers

This event celebrates creativity, inclusion, and student expression, making RNTU a center of global cultural dialogue and youth engagement.

Awards & Recognitions

Rabindranath Tagore University (RNTU) has been recognized nationally and internationally for its excellence in education, research, innovation, and institutional development.

Major Awards:

• 7th BW Education Award 2024 – University of the Year
• India Education Award 2024 – University of the Year
• Excellence in Education Award 2023 – CSR
• Leading University of the Year 2023 – Business World Education
• ZEE MP & CG Education Excellence Award 2020 – Excellence in Placement & Infrastructure
• M.P. Gaurav Samman Award 2019
• World Education Awards (Dubai) – 2015, 2016, 2017
• ASSOCHAM National Education Excellence Award 2017 – Best Innovation & Skill Development
• Shiksha Ratna Award 2012
• Recognized by Financial Express for significant contributions to higher education

Ranking Highlights:

• #1 Private University in Madhya Pradesh – The Week
• #1 in M.P. – Outlook India
• AAAA Rating University in 2024 – Careers360
• #2 University in M.P. in 2024 – India Today