The Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies (RGUKT), Andhra Pradesh, has released the official notification for admission into its 6-Year Integrated B.Tech Program for the academic year 2026-27. This unique program is designed for meritorious rural youth, offering a residential education model across four campuses: RK Valley, Nuzvid, Srikakulam, and Ongole.

Details:

The 6-year integrated program includes the following academic streams and engineering branches:

Pre-University Course (PUC): M.P.C. and M.Bi.P.C. streams.
Engineering Branches (B.Tech):
* Chemical Engineering (Nuzvid and R.K. Valley only).
* Civil Engineering.
* Computer Science and Engineering.
* CSE with specialization in AI and ML.
* Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
* Electronics and Communication Engineering.
* Mechanical Engineering.
* Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (Nuzvid and R.K. Valley only).

Number of Seats: The total intake is 4,400 seats. Each of the four campuses (Nuzvid, RK Valley, Srikakulam, and Ongole) has 1,100 seats, which includes a 10% supernumerary quota for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).

Eligibility: Candidates must have passed SSC (10th Class) or an equivalent examination recognized by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, CBSE, or ICSE in the year 2026. Applicants must be residents of Andhra Pradesh and satisfy local/non-local status requirements. Students from other states and International/NRI students are eligible only for the 5% supernumerary seats.

Age Limit: While a specific age range is not explicitly detailed in the provided pages, the notification restricts eligibility to candidates who have completed their SSC in 2026, effectively targeting the standard age group of 10th-grade graduates. In the event of a tie in marks during selection, the elder candidate based on the Date of Birth is given preference.

How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted online only through the official website (www.rgukt.in) or at AP Online centers. The application fee is Rs. 400 for general candidates and Rs.250 for SC/ST candidates. Applicants must upload soft copies of their study certificates, caste certificates, and any relevant special category documents (NCC, Sports, PH, etc.) during the submission process.

Certificate Verification for selected candidates takes place at the following venues:

Nuzvid Campus: For Nuzvid and Special Category candidates.

RK Valley Campus: For RK Valley and Ongole Campus candidates.

Srikakulam Campus (Etcherla): For Srikakulam candidates.

Key Points to be Noted:

Deprivation Score: Students from Government Schools receive a deprivation score of 4% added to their marks.

Residential Requirement: RGUKT is a fully residential university; attendance is compulsory, and students must stay on campus.

No Campus Transfers: Once a campus is allotted, internal transfers between campuses are strictly prohibited.

Exit Option: Students have an option to exit the program after completing the two-year PUC.

Fees: Tuition is free for those eligible for Government reimbursement (RTF); otherwise, it is Rs. 45,000/- per annum for PUC

Important Dates:

1. Date of Notification 01-05-2026.

2. Online applications receiving from: 01-05-2026 from 10.00 A.M.

3. Last date for receiving online applications: 30-05-2026 up to 05.00 P.M

Special Categories (PH/CAP/NCC/Sports/Bharat Scouts and Guides) Certificate Verification for all four campuses. Venue: RGUKT-Nuzvid Campus, Eluru District

CAP: 05-06-2026 to 08-06-2026.

Sports: 05-06-2026 to 08-06-2026.

PH: Certificates will be verified through SADAREM.

Bharat Scouts and Guides: 08-06-2026.

NCC: 05-06-2026 to 08-06-2026.

Announcement of Provisional Selection List for all campuses other than Special Categories: 12-06-2026.

Certificate Verification candidates selected for RGUKT, Nuzvid Campus: 19-06-2026 and 20-06-2026.

For RGUKT, R.K Valley Campus: 19-06-2026 and 20-06-2026.

RGUKT, Ongole Campus: 22-06-2026 and 23-06-2026.

GUKT, Srikakulam Campus: 22-06-2026 and 23-06-2026.

Reporting to the respective campuses: 01-07-2026.

Website: https://www.rgukt.in/