Vivekananda Global University (VGU): Everything Students Must Know Before Admission 

Vivekananda Global University (VGU), Jaipur is a private university approved by the Bagaria Education Trust and incorporated under Rajasthan State Assembly Act 11/2012 by the Rajasthan government and is a NAAC A+ accredited University. Located at Sector 36, NRI Colony Road, VIT Campus, Jagatpura, Jaipur (PIN 303012), VGU has students from across the world and offers a wide range of diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs across 14 faculties. The University adopts the transdisciplinary research-based approach in accordance with the NEP 2020 framework with emphasis on industry linkage, entrepreneurship and global collaborations.

About University

• Address: Sector 36, NRI Colony Road, VGU Campus, Jagatpura, Jaipur, Rajasthan – 303012.
• Year established: 2012
• Campus size: 31-35 acres (urban)
• Student body: 33,834+ (including international students)
• Faculty: 281+
• NAAC grade: A+
• Accredited: UGC; AICTE, BCI, PCI, ICAR; COA
• Phone / Career counselling: University helpline through official website

Ranking and Recognition

VGU has demonstrated remarkable year-on-year improvements in its national position, based on research output and employability indicators. VGU has improved its ranking in International Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF): 153 (2023) to 99 (2024) and further climbed to 58 (2025) in the ranking for consistent academic and placement strategy. The university has also received positive scores from the employers and the public, and is one of the top private multidisciplinary universities in Rajasthan.

Academic Architecture

The academic model at VGU consists of 14 faculties with more than 50 programs at campus with several online/ODL programs managed by the Centre for Distance & Online Education (CDOE). One Challenge Based Credit System (CBCS) and the implementation of NEP 2020, allows the students to construct interdisciplinary pathways.

Center for Distance & Online Education (CDOE)

Launched in October 2022, CDOE delivers UGC‑entitled ODL programs (MBA, MCA, BBA, B.A./B.Com, M.Sc Math). Program durations and typical fee ranges (indicative): B.A./B.Com – 36 months (~₹72,000), BBA/BCA – 36 months (~₹1,32,000), MBA/MCA – 24 months (~₹1,50,000). These offerings expand access for working professionals and remote learners.

Research, Innovation & Intellectual Property

VGU has developed strong research and development (R&D) governance to support the development of the research program and designated a Dean of Research. The university has notable outputs such as:

• Total Scopus publications: 3,118+
• Scopus/SCI/WoS publications (2024): ~1,050
• Total citations: 8,125+
• Patents filed: ~264–272+
• Ph.D. awards (2022–2025): 80+
• Research centres: 60+
• The value of funded research done annually: ~₹52 crore

Transdisciplinary Projects (TDP)

The Transdisciplinary Project (TDP) model is a model that combines students from different subjects to solve the problems of the industry and society. In 2025-26, 770 TDP project batches have created prototypes and market ready solutions to reinforce VGU's vision to build innovators and job creators.

Innovation & Incubation Ecosystem

VGU encourages entrepreneurship via two targeted incubators:

• ACIC‑VGU Foundation (Atal Community Innovation Centre): prototyping labs, Co—working spaces; impacted 15000+ entrepreneurs, incubated 140+ startups.
• VGU Technology Business Incubator (TBI Foundation): deep tech & tech ventures support since 2021.

Grants, Funding & Financial Sustainability

VGU funds its tuition income from competitive grants and internal seed funds (also investing on seed/ travel grants funds at competitive rates ~₹2 crore). Some of the significant grant awards are MeitY GENESIS (~₹10 crore), NITI Aayog AIM support (~₹2.42 crore), DST NIDHI‑SSP (~₹4 crore) and Ministry of MSME (~₹1 crore) and SIDBI support.

Admissions, Scholarships & Financial Aid

Admissions accept national entrance scores and the university’s VGUCET for many programs. Eligibility: UG – 50%+ in 10+2; PG – 50%+ in graduation; Doctoral – 55% in PG plus NET/JRF or university entrance/interview. Entrance tests accepted include JEE Main, CUET, CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT, AIFSET, CLAT, NATA, UCEED and VGUCET.

VGUCET is a 60‑minute online test used for admissions and scholarships. VGU runs an annual scholarship corpus (~₹5 crore) with merit and special scholarships:

• VGUCET Merit (90–100%): up to 30% fee waiver
• VGUCET Merit (50–60%): 10% fee waiver
• Shakti Scholarship (high‑scoring female candidates): up to 30%
• Alumni and Sports scholarships available

Placement & Industry Interface

The Employability Enhancement Program of VGU is a program conducted in eight modules over a period of four years under the Training & Placement Cell. Placement highlights (2024–25 cycle):

• Total offers: 1,682+
• Placement rate (eligible students): ~90%
• Highest international package: ₹1.00 crore PA (top recruiters include Intuit, Microsoft)
• Lowest international package: ₹5,32,000/- PA
• Average package: ₹6.7–10.0 lakh PA
• Internship provides: (Annually) ~7,000; (Maximum monthly stipend) ₹50,000;
• Employers: Amazon, Microsoft, Google, IBM, Oracle, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, TCS, Infosys, HCLTech, Bajaj, Tata Motors, L&T and banks.

Global Collaborations & Academic Partners

VGU has established MoUs and active partnerships for student exchanges and collaborative research projects with international institutions such as Swansea University, University of Wolverhampton, Edinburgh Napier University, Tennessee State University and some universities in the USA. Global curriculum applicability is supported by partnerships with AIESEC and “Professor of Practice” appointments. 

Infrastructure & Campus Life

The Jaipur campus is an urban innovation campus offering:

• Smart classrooms, AI‑enabled learning tools and a proprietary VGU One LMS
• 30+ industry co‑built labs (IBM, Mitsubishi, Royal Enfield, Bosch etc.)
• Learning Resource Centre with physical and digital collections (thousands of books and e‑journals)
• Moot court, media studios, and design and fabrication labs
• Hostels with 2,590+ beds; secure campus with 24/7 Wi‑Fi (100 Mbps)
• Curriculum: 30 classrooms representing a total of 1800 hours of instruction annually
• Sports complex (Olympic grade), gymnasium, health centre and student clubs 

Hostel & Accommodation 

Type	Occupancy	Approx. Annual Fee
Triple Seater	3 students	₹1,00,000
Double Seater	2 students	₹1,25,000
Single Seater (Premium)	1 student	₹1,35,000
AC Single (Attached bath)	1 student	₹1,80,000

Courses Offered

VGU offers 100+ courses across diploma, UG, PG and doctoral levels. Representative programs include:

• Engineering: B.Tech/M.Tech (CSE, AI, CTIS, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Robotics)
• Design: B.Des, M.Des, B.Voc (fashion, interior, product)
• Management & Commerce: BBA, MBA, B.Com (Hons – International Finance integrated with ACCA)
• Law & Architecture: B.Arch, LLB, BA LLB, LLM (BCI & COA accredited)
• Agriculture & Allied: B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture (ICAR), M.Sc Agronomy/Horticulture
• Health & Allied: BPT, BOT, B.Sc (RIT/MLT/OTT/Optometry), B.Pharm, B.Sc Nursing
• Humanities, Journalism, Computer Applications, Hotel Management, and Ph.D. across disciplines

Research & Ph.D. Programs

VGU provides Ph.D. programs for Engineering, Sciences, Management, Law, Design, Agriculture and allied. Research environment calls for publications and patents, industry collaborations, Ph.D. supervision is supported by strong research centres and external funding.

Alumni Outcomes & Notable Alumni

Over 15,000 graduates have gone on to careers in industry and the public sector. The university is engaged with industry and has a good placement system with notable alumni placed in prominent firms and in public sector jobs.

Why do Students Choose VGU?

VGU combines rapid ranking progress, extensive course choices, a strong research output trend, intensive industry ties and a dual incubation model to support entrepreneurially minded graduates. It is an attractive option for those who want to explore research and job prospects beyond the metros, with a strong NAAC A+ accreditation, international collaborations, and a large scholarship corpus. 

In conclusion, Vivekananda Global University (VGU) has come out to be a research driven, multidisciplinary institution that blends Swami Vivekananda’s value led vision with industry aligned academics and strong global linkages; its NAAC A+ accreditation, steady rise in IIRF rankings, and the expanding Scopus indexed output, plus a solid incubation ecosystem and high placement metrics, together makes VGU a compelling choice for students who want practical skills, research opportunities and entrepreneurial support, beyond India’s metro hubs.