REVA University Bangalore

Overview

REVA University, established in 2012 by the Rukmini Educational Charitable Trust, is a private university located in Bangalore, Karnataka. The institution operates on a 45-acre campus and offers transdisciplinary academic programs to over 15,000 students. It maintains facilities supporting research, sustainable campus initiatives, and academic collaborations. The university holds NAAC A+ and NBA Tier-1 accreditations for select engineering programs.

Academic Programs & Fees

REVA University provides a comprehensive array of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programs across various disciplines including Engineering, Management, Science, Law, Architecture, Commerce, Arts, and Allied Health Sciences.

Undergraduate Programs

• B.Tech. Programs (4 Years): Computer Science and Engineering, AI & Machine Learning, AI & Data Science, Information Science, IoT & Cyber Security, Robotics & AI, Aerospace, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical & Electronics, Mechanical, Civil, Agricultural, and Design Engineering.
• Computer Applications: BCA, BCA (Cyber Security and Ethical Hacking), BCA (AI & Machine Learning).
• Architecture & Design: Bachelor of Architecture (5 Years), B.Sc. Interior Design (4 Years).
• Law Programs (5 Years): B.B.A., LL.B. (Honours), B.A., LL.B. (Honours).
• Management & Commerce: BBA (Various Specializations including Aviation, Business Analytics, Hospital & Healthcare, Retail, Strategic Brand Management), BMS, B.Com (ACCA, Fin-Tech, Corporate Finance).
• Science & Arts: B.Sc. (Biotechnology, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Physics, Psychology, Economics), B.A. (Performing Arts, Journalism, Political Science).
• Allied Health Sciences: BPT (5 Years), BMLS (4 Years), BMRIT (4 Years), BND (4 Years), B.Sc. Sports and Exercise Science.

Postgraduate & Doctoral Programs

• M.Tech. Programs: AI, Cyber Security, CASE, VLSI, DCN, Machine Design, Power Electronics.
• Management & Commerce: MBA, M.Com.
• Science & Computer Applications: MCA, M.Sc. Data Science, M.Sc. (Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Clinical Psychology).
• Arts & Law: M.A. (English, Journalism), LL.M.
• Doctoral: Ph.D. programs are available across major disciplines including Engineering, Science, Management, Law, and Humanities.

Admission Scholarships (2026-27)

REVA University offers various scholarship categories applicable to the prescribed program fees for students admitted under the University Quota. Students must maintain 80% attendance and a minimum 8.0 SGPA/CGPA without backlogs to continue merit and RISE scholarships in subsequent years.

• RISE (REVA Initiative for Scholastic Excellence): Based on the flagship aptitude test. Up to 100% scholarship for scores above 95 (especially for students from Rural Govt. PU Colleges), scaled down to 10% for scores between 60-74.
• Merit Scholarships (Qualifying Exams): Up to 30% scholarship based on qualifying examination percentages.
• Merit Scholarships (Entrance Exams):
  • JEE Mains / CUET(UG): Up to 30% waiver for 90+ percentile.
  • KCET / COMEDK / Uni-GAUGE: Up to 30% waiver for scores above 150.
  • KCET / PGCET Ranks: 100% waiver for KCET ranks <= 1000 or PGCET ranks <= 100.
  • NEET / CLAT / NATA / CAT / MAT: Scaled fee waivers based on high performance.
• Sports & NCC Scholarships: Up to 100% tuition fee waiver for International/National representation. NCC ‘C’ certificate holders can receive up to 20% waiver. Applicable for the first academic year and subject to performance renewal.
• Defence & Paramilitary Scholarships: Up to 50% waiver for wards of martyrs or gallantry awardees.
• Other Categories: Scholarships are also available for Specially Abled students (25%), siblings of current students (up to 15%), staff children (up to 25%), and referrals (up to 10%).

Placement Trends & Career Outcomes

REVA University demonstrates a strong placement ecosystem. The university officially submits data to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), highlighting consistent outcomes across all major disciplines.

NIRF 2026 Placement Metrics

UG Engineering [4-Year Program]

PG Management [2-Year Program]

UG Law [5-Year Program]

UG Architecture [5-Year Program]

Campus Infrastructure

The REVA University campus is a sprawling 45-acre eco-friendly facility in Bangalore. It offers a transdisciplinary learning environment supported by:

• Advanced Facilities: Modern laboratories, Centers of Excellence, and an air-conditioned centralized digital library.
• Residential & Lifestyle: Premium on-campus housing, multi-cuisine food courts, and the REVA Brand Store.
• Extracurricular Amenities: Saugandhika (an open-air theater), an advanced sports complex, a dedicated health center, and extensive student counseling services.
• Sustainability Initiatives: Recognized as a sustainable institution (NIRF), the campus features water harvesting, solar-powered facilities, sensor-based energy-efficient lighting, and a university-operated bus fleet for seamless connectivity.

Observations & FAQ

Institutional Stability Indicators

• Research & Innovation: REVA University actively participates in the NIRF Innovation framework, showcasing numerous patents (e.g., 295 published and 11 granted in 2024) and vibrant startup incubation activities (e.g., 78 incubated participants in 2024-25).
• Funding & Grants: The institution receives substantial sponsored research grants from agencies like DST, AICTE, ISRO, and SERB (₹3.35+ Crores in Engineering alone for 2024-25).
• Diversity & Inclusion: The campus boasts strong demographic diversity and extensive support for physically challenged students, with over 80% of buildings equipped with lifts/ramps and specially designed amenities.

Transparency & Disclosure Status

• NIRF Data: Submitted and verified under multiple categories (Engineering, Management, Architecture, Law, Innovation, Sustainable Institutions) for the 2026 cycle.
• Accreditation: NAAC A+ and NBA Tier-1.