Rama University

What Rama University does

Rama University is a private multi-disciplinary State University established in 2014 under U.P. Act No. 1 of 2014 and operated by Rama Education Society (founded 1996). Headquartered on a 150-acre campus in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, with a secondary 800,000+ sq ft campus in Delhi-NCR and a third Bangalore campus (RISM) launching August 2026, the university serves 26,000+ students across 13 faculties spanning medical sciences, dental sciences, nursing, ayurveda, engineering and technology, commerce and management, law, pharmaceutical sciences, allied healthcare, journalism, and agricultural sciences. It holds full statutory recognition from UGC, NAAC, MCI, DCI, INC, BCI, PCI, AICTE, and the Ministry of Ayush, and operates three teaching hospitals totaling 850+ beds and 12 operation theaters that double as both clinical training infrastructure for students and revenue-generating healthcare assets.

The university delivers its educational offering through over 100 full-time courses at undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and diploma levels, supported by an 850+ faculty base sourced from global institutions. Core academic infrastructure includes simulation-based nursing labs (with electronic CPR mannequins and IV arm simulators), dental digital radiology with IOPA and OPG systems, an e-governance student portal, the RUET entrance examination platform operating across 35+ Indian states, a Microsoft Learning Centre, an RCIIE incubation center, and on-campus Radio Rama 90.8 FM. Strategic technology and academic partnerships include University at Albany (SUNY) for the co-created RISM Bangalore program and Microsoft for skill development infrastructure.

Rama University's revenue model is anchored in tuition and academic fees across the 13 faculties, supplemented by RUET examination fees and revenue from affiliated teaching hospitals. Admissions are sourced through multiple channels: the proprietary RUET entrance exam, NEET counselling for medical programs, CUET scores for undergraduate courses, merit-based and performance-based scholarships, direct applications, and physical admission centers across India. Pricing follows a semester-based billing cadence with program-dependent fee structures, and international students (450+) and a 46,000+ alumni network support recruitment brand strength. Customer concentration risk is structurally low given the long-tail individual student base across diverse program verticals, though the family-controlled ownership (Kushwah family via Rama Education Society) and undisclosed financials limit external investor visibility.

Name

Rama University

Legal name

Rama University

Website

https://ramauniversity.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Rama University is a private, UGC-recognized multi-disciplinary university in Kanpur, India, delivering 100+ programs across 13 faculties — including medical, dental, engineering, law, and management — to 26,000+ students through two Indian campuses and a forthcoming Bangalore campus.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Medical education
• Engineering programs
• Healthcare training
• Professional degree programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kanpur

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Primary revenue stream from undergraduate, postgraduate, doctorate, and diploma course fees across 13 faculties including Medical, Dental, Engineering, Management, Law, Agriculture, and more. Fee structure varies by program with semester-based fee payment schedules.
2. Entrance Examination Fees: Revenue generated from Rama University Entrance Examination (RUET) registration fees for prospective students seeking admission.
3. Healthcare Services: Revenue from affiliated teaching hospitals providing medical services across super-specialty departments including Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, and more.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Rama University is a multi-disciplinary private university offering undergraduate, postgraduate, doctorate, and diploma programs across 13 faculties including Medical Sciences, Dental Sciences, Nursing, Engineering and Technology, Commerce and Management, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Law, Agriculture, Journalism, Ayurveda, Allied Healthcare, and Paramedical disciplines. The university operates three teaching hospitals providing clinical training and super-specialty healthcare services, and conducts admissions through its own RUET entrance examination along with NEET and CUET scores.

Product overview

Rama University operates as a multi-disciplinary private university in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, with a second campus in Delhi-NCR, spanning over 150 acres. The institution offers a comprehensive portfolio of 13 faculties delivering undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and diploma programs across medical, dental, engineering, management, law, agriculture, pharmacy, nursing, paramedical, journalism, and ayurveda disciplines. The integrated product portfolio includes specialized academic divisions (core faculties), examination and admission platforms (RUET, e-Governance), research publications (Rama University Journal, JNPE), innovation infrastructure (RCIIE), and campus facilities (Radio Rama 90.8 FM, accessibility services). With 3 teaching hospitals and multiple research centers, the university provides experiential learning through clinical training, industry partnerships, and 100+ customizable courses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Faculty of Medical Sciences (Rama Medical College) MBBS, MD/MS programs with super specialty services including Cardiology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Gastroenterology, supported by 850+ bed teaching hospital with 12 operation theaters and 60 ICU beds. For medical students and patients seeking specialty healthcare.
• Faculty of Dental Sciences (Rama Dental College) BDS and MDS programs offered through a 3.5 lakh sq. ft. facility equipped with advanced dental technologies including laser, DIAGNOdent, CT systems, and digital radiology (IOPA and OPG). Recognized by the Dental Council of India. For dental students seeking clinical training.
• Faculty of Ayurveda (Rama Ayurvedic Medical College) Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) program approved by the Ministry of Ayush and the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine. Supported by 200+ expert faculty and 800,000 sq. ft. college area. For students seeking Ayurvedic medicine education.
• Faculty of Nursing B.Sc. Nursing, M.Sc. Nursing, GNM, and ANM programs with simulation-based nursing labs featuring electronic CPR mannequins, patient care manikins, trauma care manikins, and IV arm simulators. Recognized by Indian Nursing Council. For students pursuing nursing careers.
• Faculty of Engineering and Technology B.Tech and M.Tech programs across Computer Science & Engineering (with AI, Data Science, IoT specializations), Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Electronics, and Biotechnology disciplines. AICTE-approved. For engineering students seeking industry-oriented education.
• Faculty of Commerce and Management BBA, MBA (with Dual Specialization, Hospital & Healthcare Management, Agriculture Business Management options), B.Com (Hons), and Ph.D. programs. For students seeking business and management careers with industry exposure and placement support.
• Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Rama Institute of Pharmacy) B.Pharm, D.Pharm, M.Pharm (Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacy Practice), and Pharma.D programs approved by the Pharmacy Council of India. For students pursuing pharmaceutical education.
• Faculty of Allied and Healthcare Sciences Paramedical diploma and degree programs including BMLT, B.Sc. Optometry, Bachelor of Physiotherapy, and technician diplomas in CT, MRI, Dialysis, OT, and Emergency Care. For students pursuing allied healthcare careers.
• Faculty of Juridical Sciences (Law) BA-LLB, BBA-LLB, and LLM programs with specializations in Constitutional and Administrative Law, Criminal and Security Law, Business and Corporate Law. Recognized by the Bar Council of India. For students pursuing legal education and careers.
• Faculty of Professional Studies BA (Hons) in Journalism and Mass Communication and MA in Journalism and Mass Communication programs. For students seeking media and communication careers.
• Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Allied Industries B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture, M.Sc. programs in Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Horticulture, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology, Soil Science, Agricultural Extension, and Ph.D. programs. For students pursuing agricultural sciences and allied industries careers.
• RUET (Rama University Entrance Examination) University entrance examination platform with online registration, performance-based scholarships, and country-wide test centers across 35+ states/territories in India. For prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students seeking admission to Rama University.
• RCIIE (Rama Centre for Incubation and Innovation) Incubation center supporting entrepreneurship and innovation through mentorship, resources, and facilities for student and faculty startups. For students and faculty members developing new ventures.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% overall placement rate in past 5 years
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• University at Albany, State University of New YorkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026Gokula Education Foundation (Medical) has launched RISM (Ramaiah Institute of Science and Management) in partnership with University at Albany, State University of New York. The partnership features co-created academic frameworks with professors of practice from senior industry leaders. First academic session scheduled to begin August 2026.
• Gokula Education Foundation (Medical)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGokula Education Foundation (Medical) is launching RISM (Ramaiah Institute of Science and Management) as a new deemed-to-be university in Bangalore. The institution focuses on AI, Aerospace, and future-ready skills with globally aligned STEM and management programs.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• KIIT University: Private deemed university in Bhubaneswar with multi-disciplinary faculties including medical, engineering, management, and law. Comparable on multi-disciplinary scale, research output, and large student enrollment.
• Sharda University: Private university in Greater Noida offering medical, dental, engineering, law, and management programs. Comparable to Rama on geography (Delhi-NCR belt), faculty mix, and integrated teaching hospital model.
• Chandigarh University: Large private university in North India offering engineering, management, law, agriculture, and health sciences with a strong placement record. Comparable to Rama as a multi-disciplinary, North-India-anchored, tuition-led private university.
• Galgotias University: UP-based private university with medical, engineering, management, law, and agriculture programs. Direct competitor to Rama within the same state, targeting similar students and recruiters.
• DIT University: Private university in Uttarakhand offering engineering, management, pharmacy, and paramedical programs. Comparable mid-sized Indian private university competing in the multi-disciplinary higher education segment.
• Graphic Era University: Uttarakhand-based private university with engineering, management, law, and health sciences programs. Comparable regional private university with similar faculty mix and admission-driven GTM.

Broad incumbents

• Amity University: India's largest private multi-disciplinary university with campuses across multiple states, offering medical, engineering, management, and law programs. Comparable to Rama as a broad-spectrum private higher education player competing for the same Indian student cohort.
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology: Private deemed university with medical, dental, engineering, and management faculties plus a multi-super-specialty hospital. Comparable to Rama on multi-disciplinary scope, affiliated teaching hospitals, and large student base.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE): Deemed private university offering medicine, dentistry, engineering, and management across multiple campuses in India and abroad. Comparable to Rama in the integrated medical-dental-engineering model and affiliated teaching hospitals.
• Lovely Professional University (LPU): One of India's largest private universities with multi-disciplinary programs, large infrastructure footprint, and national admissions reach. Comparable to Rama on breadth of faculties, residential campus model, and tuition-led revenue.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RamaUniversity
• Facebookfacebook.com/RamaUniversityOfficial

Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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