Rai University is a state private university located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It is part of the Rai group of educational institutions and offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes across a range of disciplines, including engineering, management, law, computer applications, sciences, pharmacy, and design.
| Name | Rai University |
|---|---|
| Type | State private university |
| Location | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
| Country | India |
| Affiliation | Rai group of educational institutions |
Rai University in Ahmedabad was established under a Gujarat state legislation that empowers private universities to award degrees recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). As a state private university, it operates within the regulatory framework of the Government of Gujarat and follows guidelines issued by the UGC and other relevant statutory bodies, such as the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the Bar Council of India for specific professional programmes.
The university is organised into faculties and schools that broadly cover:
Programmes are offered at diploma, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, with a mix of full-time and lateral entry options in technical streams.
The campus is situated on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, providing facilities such as classrooms, laboratories, a library, hostels, and sports infrastructure typical of a multi-disciplinary private university in Gujarat.
Rai University contributes to the expansion of private higher education in Gujarat, complementing the state's network of public universities and technical institutes. It serves students from Gujarat and other parts of India, particularly in professional and vocational disciplines aligned with the regional economy.