Ranchi University Fee Structure 2026

Ranchi University's fee structure for 2026 ranges from INR 1,175 to INR 93,550 annually for all UG and PG courses. Ranchi University course fees 2026 are distributed differently for the “Regular” and “Vocational” Course (Self-financed). The annual fees for the regular course are INR 1,175 – INR 5,000, and for the Vocational courses, the fees are INR 8,500 – INR 93,550.

Ranchi University UG courses, such as BA, BSc, and BCom, are offered at around INR 2,350 per year. Professional PG courses like MTech are available at INR 1,87,100 for the 2-year. Ranchi University MBA fees are INR 2,850 per year, with a total fee of INR 5,700 for the 2-year programme. BTech, offered through constituent engineering colleges, involves higher fees — around INR 22,000–50,000 per year, depending on the college and specialisation. 

Ranchi University Courses and Fees 2026

The table below shows the popular Ranchi University courses list with their annual and total program fees based on the duration of the course:

Source: Ranchi University Official Website, 2025-26 | Fees are as per the 2025-26 notification. 2026-27 revision not released as of April 2026.

Ranchi University's fee structure is divided into tuition fees, examination fees, and one-time registration charges. As a state government university, tuition is heavily subsidised — particularly for regular PG and UG programmes like BA, BSc, MA, MSc. Self-financing vocational programmes like BBA, BCA, and MBA (at IMS) charge higher fees through their respective institutes.

Ranchi University UG Fee Structure 2026

Ranchi University UG fees are INR 2,350 - INR 50,000, payable each year for courses like BA, BSc, BCom, BCA, LLB, and others. One-time charges like registration and enrollment are separate and range from INR 500–2,000 at the time of admission.

Source: Ranchi University Fee Notification, 2025-26 | BTech fees vary across constituent colleges. Exact breakdowns for BTech should be verified directly with the respective college.

Regular UG programmes (BA, BSc, BCom) carry one of the lowest annual fees among government universities in Jharkhand. Vocational and professional programmes (BBA, BCA, BBA LLB) are self-financing and cost significantly more.

Ranchi University PG Fee Structure 2026

Ranchi University PG Fees 2026 are priced at INR 2,850-INR 93,550 per year, making the 2-year total INR 5,700 to INR 1,87,100 for courses like MA, MSc, MCom, MTech, MEd. 

The MBA course is offered through both Ranchi University PG department and the IMS-RU, so the fees may differ for both; students should verify directly at imsru.edu.in. As the Ranchi University MBA course fees is INR 5,700 for 2 years through the PG department 

Source: Ranchi University Fee Notification, 2025-26 

Ranchi University PhD Fee Structure 2026

A PhD at Ranchi University costs around INR 5,000 to INR 15,000 per year across all major departments. Ranchi University PhD fees vary depending on the discipline. The course duration typically spans 3 to 5 years. Admission is through the university-conducted PhD Entrance Test.

Source: Ranchi University PhD Rules & Regulations, ranchiuniversity.ac.in

Ranchi University BA fees for 2026 are INR 2,350 per year, with the same fee applicable for both Honours and General streams across all subjects — English, Hindi, History, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, and more. The total tuition fee for the 3-year BA programme is INR 7,050. The fee is the same for Hons and General courses across all subjects. 

Ranch University admission to BA is merit-based through CUET UG scores and through the Jharkhand Universities' Chancellor Portal at jharkhanduniversities.nic.in.

Ranchi University BSc fees are INR 2,350 per year for the regular 3-year BSc programme (Honours and General), making the total tuition INR 7,050. Ranchi University BSc Nursing is offered as a 4-year programme at a fee of INR 2,275 per year, totalling INR 9,100 over the full duration.

Ranchi University BTech fees is INR 89,000–2,00,000 for the 4-year program. BTech is offered through its constituent engineering colleges, primarily through colleges affiliated to the university in specializations like Computer Science, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, and Metallurgy. Ranchi University admission is based on the JEE Main score

Source: Ranchi University Fee Notification, 2025-26 | BTech fees vary by constituent college. Verify exact fees directly with the specific college before admission. 

Note: Students should know that the BTech programme at Ranchi University is offered through affiliated institutes, not the main university campus. 

Ranchi University LLB (3-Year) fees are INR 2,283 per year, with the total for the 3-year programme working out to approximately INR 6,850. The 5-year BBA LLB (Honours) integrated programme is costlier, ranging from INR 8,500 to INR 15,000 per year, offered through the Institute of Legal Studies (ILS), Ranchi.

Source: Ranchi University BBA LLB fees are as per the Institute of Legal Studies (ILS), Ranchi. Visit ilsranchi.org for the latest ILS fee notification.

Ranchi University MBA fees are INR 2,850 per year, making the total cost for the 2-year programme just INR 5,700. Admission is based on CAT, MAT, XAT, or ATMA scores. The MBA is offered through the university's PG department and through the Institute of Management Studies (IMS-RU) — fees at IMS-RU may differ and should be verified at imsru.edu.in.

Ranchi University MA fees for the 2-year programme are INR 5,700 across all subjects (English, Hindi, History, Political Science, etc.) and are offered at a highly subsidized rate.

Ranchi University MSc fees are set at INR 2,850 as annual tuition fees. The fees are uniform across all science disciplines, including Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology.

Ranchi University MCA fees are INR 4,125 per year. MCA is a professional post-graduate course offered through the university's PG department. Admission is based on CUET PG scores or university-level entrance.

Ranchi University hostel fees start at INR 3,000 per year and can go up to INR 10,000 per year, depending on the room type and facilities. The university maintains separate hostels 2 for boys and 1 for girls. Hostel availability at Ranchi University is subject to campus capacity

Ranchi University offers fee waivers and scholarships for students belonging to SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories, as well as for meritorious and sports quota students. SC and ST students from Jharkhand can access scholarships through the state government's e-Kalyan portal. 

Ranchi University scholarship applications are submitted online after securing admission. The scholarship typically covers tuition fees fully for eligible students, making Ranchi University effectively fee-free for SC/ST applicants from economically weaker families. The table shows some of the Ranchi University scholarships for 2026:

Source: Jharkhand e-Kalyan Portal (ekalyan.cgg.gov.in), UGC Scholarship Portal, Ranchi University | SC/ST students should check with the university's scholarship cell for institution-specific waivers.

Ranchi University fee payment for examination fees is done online through the Ranchi University Examination Portal. Admission fees are paid through the Ranchi University Jharkhand University's Chancellor Portal. Here is the step-by-step payment process:

• Visit the official Chancellor Portal at jharkhanduniversities.nic.in for UG/PG admission fees.
• For examination fee payment, visit exam.ranchiuniversity.co.in and log in with your enrollment number.
• Select your course and semester from the drop-down menu.
• Verify the fee amount displayed on the screen against your fee notification.
• Choose your payment method: Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI.
• Complete the payment and download your payment receipt immediately.
• Keep the receipt — it is required for document verification and exam hall entry.

For offline payment, certain constituent colleges accept Demand Draft (DD) in favour of 'The Registrar, Ranchi University' payable at Ranchi. Check with your specific college whether offline payment is accepted. Offline payment is not available for the main PG departments.

Ranchi University's refund policy follows UGC guidelines on the refund of fees in the event of withdrawal from an institution. Students who withdraw before the start of the academic session are eligible for a full refund (minus processing charges). Below is the standard refund schedule as per UGC norms applicable to Ranchi University:

Source: UGC Refund Policy Guidelines (applicable to all UGC-affiliated institutions, including Ranchi University)

Application fees are non-refundable under all circumstances. If you have been allotted a seat and choose not to join, it is critical to apply for withdrawal within the first 15 days of the session to maximize your refund.