Rungta International Skills University
Rungta International Skills University, Bhilai is a private university located in Central India in the city of Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India. It was established in 2025 following the reorganisation of Rungta R-1 Engineering College after receiving approval from the Government of Chhattisgarh and UGC.
The university’s academic structure is designed around collaboration with multiple technology and business organisations. As part of its curriculum, students are expected to receive industry-linked certifications from these organisations in addition to their academic degrees. It was also ranked 25th Top Engineering Colleges in India in 2023 by India Today and ranked 6 by Outlook India as India's top B-Schools 2022
History and governance
Inception
Rungta College also known as Santosh Rungta Group of Colleges was established in 1999 under the GDR Educational Society for Higher & Technical Education Founded by Ghanshyam Das Rungta. University Chancellor Santosh Rungta expanded it from one engineering college to a group which had one Engineering College -RCET, two pharmacy colleges, and a commerce and science college and converting to Rungta University.Leadership
Santosh Rungta is the Chancellor, Sourabh Rungta is the Pro Chancellor, Sonal Rungta is the CEO of the University, and Jawahar Surisetti is the Vice Chancellor of the University.Campuses
It comprises 11 schools, offering education in disciplines like Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Pharmacy, Research, Life Science, Applied Sciences, Management & Commerce, Skills, BFSI and Education.Rungta School of Engineering and Technology
Formerly known as RCET Established in 1999, offers undergraduate, postgraduate, doctorate and diploma degrees in engineering and technology.Rungta School of Pharmacy
Formerly RCPSR established in 2006, and RIPER established in 2018, offers pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences programs at Diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate levels, including D.Pharmacy, B.Pharmacy, M. Pharmacy in Pharmacology / Pharmaceutics, and PhD in Pharmaceutical SciencesRungta School of Basic & Applied Sciences
Formerly known as GDRCST established in 2006 received accreditation from the National Council for Teachers Education New Delhi. It offers programs at PG diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels, including B.Sc., B. Com, BBA, BCA, B.A., PGDCA, B.Ed., M.Ed, M.Sc, MSW, D.Ed., B.Ed., M.Ed. etc.Ranking and accreditation
The National Institutional Ranking Framework ranked Rungta College of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research among the top 100 colleges in India.Rungta College of Engineering & Technology was Ranked in 101-150 band in NIRF Innovation Category in 2023.
Events and community
Notable annual events
SHAASTRARTH - Annual international conference with speakers from prestigious institutions. In 2024, The conference was held on 5 & 6 January 2024 at RCET campus as two-day program for bringing innovation in research. Sanjay S Gaur of NYU presented on augmentative and virtual reality technology and its impact in virtual pilgrimage, health and agriculture.PLACEMENTNAMAA- An initiative by Rungta Educational Foundation, a mega job fair to help students in the region secure placements.
CHESS- 'Chhattisgarh Entrepreneurship and Startup Summit 2023 under entrepreneurship Awareness Drive ', a national-level startup event in Chhattisgarh.
RUHI- The HR Conclave to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and insights through panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities within the field of Human Resources.
AICTE Smart India Hackathon - Rungta College became the nodal centre for Smart India Hackathon 2023, observing participation of students from 11 states and 178 students.
Other social, cultural, sports and workshops have been organised since 2012
In December 2025, the AI for Healthy India Challenge was launched under the Bharat Startup Grand Challenge, an initiative by Startup India and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade in collaboration with Rungta University and the Rungta Business Incubator. The programme sought to address structural problems in India’s healthcare system, particularly the widespread existence of unstructured clinical data and unequal access to diagnostic and specialist services.