Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University (PRSU) is the oldest university established in 1964 in the state of Chattisgarh. It has 144 affiliated colleges and institutes. PRSU offers a range of degree and diploma courses across multiple streams such as MA, LLB, MSc IT, MSc Biotechnology, B. Pharma, etc.
PRSU has 30 departments, and various vocational courses are offered to create a strong workforce for the state. Admissions are offered based on entrance exams and the merit secured by students in the previous qualifying exam.
PRSU ranked 59 in 2020 among all colleges offering pharmacy across the country by NIRF; and was among the top 150 colleges in overall university ranking.
Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University: Highlights
Below is a quick overview of PRSU, Raipur.
| Established | Institute type | 1964 | Public |
| Accreditation | NAAC, BCI |
| Approved by | UGC |
| Set by | Government of India |
| Affiliations | AIU, MCI & DEB |
| Entrance Exams | GPAT/ CAT/ GMAT/ PRSU Entrance Exams, |
| Programs Offered | UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate and Doctoral |
| Popular Courses | B.Pharm, BSc, MA, MBA, MSc |
| Basic Admission Criteria | Merit-Based and Entrance-Based |
| Application Mode | Online and Offline |
| Top Recruiters | HDFC Bank, Cipla, Genpact, Axis Bank |
| Campus Area | 207 Acres |
| Facilities Available | Hostels, Canteen, Health Center, Central Library, Auditorium, Bank, Gym, Transportation, Facilities for a person with disabilities, etc. |
| Yearly Intake | 5,000 – 6,000 enrollments |
| Official Website | http://www.prsu.ac.in |
Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University Ranking
| RANKING AGENCY | RANK | YEAR |
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| NIRF(Pharmacy) | 59 | 2020 |
| NIRF(Overall) | 101 | 2020 |
| UniRank (India) | 361 | 2020 |
| UniRank (World) | 8059 | 2020 |
Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University Courses
Below are few popular courses offered by PRSU Raipur.
| COURSE | DETAILS |
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| B.Pharm |
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| B.Sc |
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| B.P.Ed |
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| BA + L.L.B. |
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| MA |
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| MBA |
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| M.Sc |
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| M.Phil,PhD |
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Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University Admissions
Admission at Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur is either based on merit or entrance exams. The university accepts national level entrance tests like JEE, GATE, GPAT and conducts state level entrance tests for various other courses. Direct admissions are also offered for generic degree programs and diploma courses on a first-come first-serve basis.
How to Apply?
Students who wish to apply for admissions in Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, can submit the application forms in both online as well as offline mode.
- Visit the Official website of the university and opt for the college of your choice from the affiliated colleges.
- Fill the application form with the required details like personal details, qualifying exam details and upload the required documents.
- The merit list will be displayed on the official website. Merit list is prepared based on qualifying exam scores and entrance exam scores,
- Selected candidates will be required to submit the fees via online payment or by visiting the college premises in person.
Documents Required
Candidates should make sure they have the following documents ready:
- Date of Birth Certificate
- Marksheet of the qualifying exams
- Transfer Certificate
- Category Certificate (For reserved candidates)
- Passport Size Photographs
- Aadhar Card
- NOC (for candidates in service)
- National level entrance exam mark sheet
Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University Placements
PRSU has a dedicated placement cell to assist students with employment opportunities. Students have been placed in prestigious institutions and organizations depending on their stream. The average salary package for the Basic Undergraduate course is around INR 2,50,000 per annum. While the B Tech course’ average salary package is in the range of INR 3,00,000 – INR 4,00,000 per annum.
Top Recruiting Companies:
- HDFC bank
- Cipla
- Genpact
- Axis Bank
- ICICI Bank
- CMC India Ltd
- Spectramind
Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University Scholarships
Scholarships in accordance with state government policy are provided to eligible students. PRSU also conducts scholarship exams for students and researchers.
- Students from the SC/ST/OBC and minority categories can avail of the scholarship if they have scored a minimum of 75% in their Higher Secondary Examination.
- Students from an economically low background and wards of people served/serving the military are also eligible for a scholarship by the University.
- Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University also offers scholarships under the sports quota to eligible students.
Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University Facilities
PRSU Raipur offers the following facilities to cater to its students, faculty, and non-faculty staff
- Central Library & Computer Center – PRSU has a central library located with thousands of Printed Books, E-Books, journals, dissertations, research papers, and annual reports. Students can avail the facility of scanning, Including the books of almost all subjects.
- Hostel – There are three boys’ hostels and four girl’s hostels. Only Outstations students can avail the Hostel facility. If the number of candidates exceeds the available seats, then admission is given according to the Merit (percentage of marks)
- Canteen/Coffee House – The University has a good cafeteria within the campus, and it’s named “Indian House,” which is easily accessible from all the departments.
- Bank – The campus has an in-house SBI branch to help students and faculties with banking needs.
- Laboratory – The university has labs including Chemistry Lab, Computer Lab, Electronics Lab, Physics Lab, Bio-Technology Lab, Advanced Instrumentation Lab, Wi-Fi Facility, and more.
- Other Facilities – Sports Complex, Gymnasium, Health Center, Transportation Service, Auditorium, Campus Press, ATM, etc.
Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University Faculty
Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, boasts of a list of expert and experienced faculty. Each department is led by the Head of Department/Dean, well supported by a team resident and guest faculties. The university provides excellent infrastructure for the faculty to prepare well-groomed professionals and future leaders for the country. Below is a break-up of faculty count in PRSU Raipur:
- Head of Department – 19
- Director – 14
- Professors – 38
- Assistant Professors – 61
- Associate Professor – 9
- Guest Faculty – 70
