Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University

Fee Structure at Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur

Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University (PRSU), established in 1964 in Raipur, is the oldest and largest state government university in Chhattisgarh. As a public institution, it is one of the most affordable higher-education options in central India, with most programmes funded partly through state subsidies. Across its University Teaching Departments (UTDs), the overall fee range works out to roughly Rs 3,500 to Rs 63,000 per year depending on the course and department, which keeps a full degree well within reach for students from modest backgrounds. The total cost of any programme at PRSU is an amalgamation of several components, including tuition fees, library fees, a one-time admission fee, caution deposits, examination fees, and (where applicable) hostel charges.

Below is a consolidated, programme-wise view of the verified fees for the major courses offered at PRSU. Figures marked as the full-programme total cover the entire duration unless noted otherwise.

Programme-Wise Fee Table (Major Courses)

Note: Fees for several PRSU programmes vary by department, specialization, and category (general, OBC, SC/ST). The figures above reflect published rates for the 2025-2026 cycle and should be confirmed against the latest departmental notification at the time of admission. BBA, BCA, M.Com, M.Ed, ME, LLM, and PhD fees are department-specific and are released through the relevant UTD or affiliated college; they generally fall within the same affordable state-university band.

MBA Fee Breakdown: A Closer Look

The flagship MBA at the Institute of Management is the most-searched programme at PRSU, and its fee is fully verified at Rs 59,200 for the complete two-year course. This total bundles tuition fees, library fees, and a one-time admission fee into a single figure. In addition, selected candidates are required to submit a one-time payment of around Rs 1,350 at the time of admission, which covers components such as library caution money, laboratory caution money, and alumni fee. At under Rs 60,000 for two years, the PRSU MBA is dramatically cheaper than comparable private B-schools in Chhattisgarh, where two-year MBA fees commonly run from Rs 2 lakh to over Rs 5 lakh.

Hostel and Accommodation Charges

PRSU maintains residential hostels on its Amanaka campus, with two hostels for boys (Gandhi Hostel and Azad Hostel) and four hostels for girls. Hostel accommodation is offered primarily to students whose permanent residence is outside Raipur. The university's hostel charges are among the lowest of any state university in the country, structured around nominal monthly and annual components.

Taken together, the annual hostel cost at PRSU works out to roughly Rs 1,080 to Rs 3,600 per year depending on room type and occupancy. This figure excludes mess and food charges, which are recovered separately on an actual-consumption basis and shared among residents. For a student from outside Raipur, the combination of a sub-Rs 60,000 PG tuition and a sub-Rs 4,000 annual hostel fee makes the total cost of attendance exceptionally low compared with private alternatives.

Other Mandatory Charges

Beyond tuition and hostel charges, students should budget for a few recurring administrative fees. The annual admission fee combined with the ID card charge is approximately Rs 50 per year. Examination fees, enrolment/registration fees (for example, around Rs 100 in the first year for some programmes), and refundable caution deposits are levied separately and vary slightly by department. These amounts are small individually but should be factored into the first-year payment.

How PRSU Fees Compare With Peer Institutions

PRSU's pricing is consistent with other Chhattisgarh state universities and reflects the public-funding model. For perspective, Hemchand Yadav Vishwavidyalaya in Durg, another state university in the region, charges total programme fees in the range of roughly Rs 40,000 to Rs 43,000 for many courses, with annual programme fees between about Rs 26,000 and Rs 33,000 for streams such as BCA. PRSU's UG arts and commerce fees, which can start as low as Rs 3,120 to Rs 7,800 for a full BA, are even more economical for non-professional courses, while its professional programmes (B.Pharm, BA LLB, LLB) carry higher totals because of laboratory, clinical, and regulatory cost components mandated by bodies such as the PCI and BCI.

Scholarships and Fee Concessions

As a government university, PRSU students are eligible for the full suite of Chhattisgarh state and central government scholarships. SC, ST, and OBC students can claim post-matric scholarship and fee-reimbursement support under state social-welfare schemes, which in many cases offsets a large share of the already-modest tuition. Merit-based and need-based assistance further reduces the effective out-of-pocket cost, reinforcing PRSU's standing as one of the most accessible degree-granting universities in central India.

Key Takeaways for Applicants

For students researching admission, the headline points are clear: the verified MBA fee is Rs 59,200 for two years; B.Ed is approximately Rs 62,000; M.Tech around Rs 48,400; MCA around Rs 46,500; BA LLB around Rs 2.25 lakh; and most arts, science, and commerce programmes sit comfortably between Rs 3,500 and Rs 63,000 per year. Hostel living adds only about Rs 1,080 to Rs 3,600 annually before mess charges. Because departmental fees are revised each session and differ by category, applicants should always cross-check the official fee notification on the PRSU website (prsu.ac.in) or with the concerned department before paying.