Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University

Courses Offered at Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur

Established in 1964, Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University (PRSU) is the oldest and largest state university in Chhattisgarh. Headquartered in Raipur, it is accredited with a B++ grade by the NAAC and placed in the 51-100 band among State Public Universities in the NIRF 2024 rankings. Through its 29 teaching departments and a network of roughly 150 affiliated colleges, PRSU delivers more than 1,000 programmes spanning undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and doctoral levels across Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, Management, Pharmacy, Computer Applications and Education. This tab summarises the major programmes taught at the university campus, with verified fees, duration, eligibility and the entrance route for each.

Major Programmes: Fees, Duration and Eligibility

The table below lists the principal degree programmes offered directly at the university teaching departments. Where a confirmed published fee is available it is shown; programmes marked "On request" follow the department-wise fee notified in the annual PRSU admission brochure, with most UG fees falling in the INR 3,500 to INR 63,000 per year range and PG fees in the INR 3,500 to INR 66,000 per year range.

Management Programmes (MBA and BBA)

The MBA at the Institute of Management is one of the most sought-after professional courses on campus. It is a two-year, full-time programme with a confirmed total tuition fee of INR 59,200, making it significantly more affordable than private B-schools in the region, where comparable MBA programmes routinely cross INR 3-5 lakh. Eligibility requires a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks, and admission is offered to candidates holding valid scores in CAT, CMAT, MAT, XAT or ATMA. The three-year BBA offers an undergraduate pathway into management for students who have completed 10+2 in any stream, with selection based on merit.

Computer Applications (BCA and MCA)

For computing aspirants, PRSU offers a three-year BCA (10+2 with Mathematics) and a two-year MCA. The MCA carries an approximate total tuition fee of INR 43,500 with an intake of around 60 seats. Admission to the MCA is routed through the state-level CG Pre MCA entrance test, and candidates must hold a bachelor's degree with Mathematics either at the 10+2 or graduation level. With over 125 computer-applications and IT courses offered across the university and its affiliated colleges, this stream is among the fastest-growing at PRSU.

Engineering and Technology (M.Tech and ME)

At the postgraduate engineering level, PRSU offers two-year M.Tech and ME programmes for candidates holding a B.E or B.Tech degree in a relevant branch. Admission is GATE-based, in line with national norms for funded and merit PG engineering seats. These programmes are department-specific, and the fee is notified per branch in the admission brochure.

Law Programmes (BA LLB, LLB and LLM)

The university's law department offers a clear progression from integrated undergraduate study to research-level work. The five-year integrated BA LLB has a confirmed annual fee of INR 14,675, amounting to INR 73,375 for the full programme, and requires 10+2 with 45% marks (40% for reserved categories). The three-year LLB is open to graduates with at least 45% marks, while the two-year LLM requires an LLB degree with at least 55% marks. At under INR 15,000 per year, the BA LLB is one of the most cost-effective integrated law degrees among government universities in central India.

Pharmacy Programmes (B.Pharm and M.Pharm)

PRSU runs a four-year B.Pharm with annual fees in the INR 45,000-47,000 range, which covers tuition, lab, library, development and related charges. Eligibility is 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics, and admission is through the Chhattisgarh Pre-Pharmacy Test (CG PPHT). The two-year M.Pharm is open to B.Pharm graduates, with GPAT-qualified candidates given preference and a typical eligibility benchmark of 50% in graduation (45% for reserved categories).

Science, Arts and Commerce (UG and PG)

The university's largest enrolment sits in its traditional faculties. Arts alone accounts for over 340 courses, Sciences over 270, and Commerce over 120. The three-year BA is the most economical degree, with fees from roughly INR 3,120 to INR 7,800, while the three-year B.Sc starts at about INR 11,390 (for example, Chemistry) and the three-year B.Com ranges between INR 45,000 and INR 65,000 depending on specialisation. At the postgraduate level, the two-year MA, M.Sc and M.Com require a relevant bachelor's degree. Many of these UG and PG seats now accept CUET UG and CUET PG scores, alongside merit-based admission.

Education Programmes (B.Ed and M.Ed)

For teaching careers, PRSU offers a two-year B.Ed with a total fee in the INR 60,000-63,000 band, requiring a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks. The two-year M.Ed builds on this for B.Ed holders. Education is a substantial faculty at the university, with more than 60 courses offered across the campus and affiliated colleges.

Doctoral Research (PhD)

PRSU supports research across all major faculties through its PhD programme, typically spanning three to six years. A relevant master's degree is the minimum requirement, and admission follows the university's research entrance test (RET) and interview process, in line with UGC norms.

Admission Process and Key Fees

Admission at PRSU is a mix of merit-based and entrance-based selection. Professional programmes use national or state tests (GATE for M.Tech/ME, CAT/CMAT/MAT for MBA, CG Pre MCA for MCA, CG PPHT for B.Pharm), while most Arts, Science and Commerce degrees use merit or CUET scores. The general application fee is INR 750 for the general category and INR 550 for SC, ST and OBC applicants. The broad steps are summarised below.

How PRSU Compares

As a state public university, PRSU's fee structure is markedly lower than private universities in Chhattisgarh and neighbouring states. Its INR 59,200 total MBA fee and sub-INR 50,000 annual B.Pharm and B.Ed fees position it as a value-driven option for students in central India, while its NAAC B++ accreditation and NIRF 51-100 State Public University band reflect its standing among government institutions. Applicants should always confirm the latest department-wise fees and cut-offs on the official PRSU website before applying, as figures are revised each admission cycle.

Fees and eligibility figures above are compiled from the university's published admission information and leading Indian education portals including Shiksha, Careers360 and Collegedunia. Verify exact, department-specific amounts on the official PRSU portal at the time of application.