Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute

What Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute does

Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute (RKMVERI) is a not-for-profit deemed university operating under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, sponsored by the Ramakrishna Mission. Headquartered at Belur Math, Howrah, West Bengal, it runs four campuses spanning Belur (West Bengal), Narendrapur (West Bengal), Ranchi (Jharkhand), and Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), plus two Krishi Vigyan Kendras in Sargachhi and Arapanch for agricultural extension. The institution is organized into six schools: Indian Heritage, Mathematical Sciences, Agriculture & Rural Development, Rehabilitation and Sports Science, Environment and Disaster Management, and Biological Sciences. Educational delivery is supported by an in-house LMS, an Online Admission Portal, an Online Donations Portal, and the Vivekdisha ICT-based network, which as of 2018 reached 22 centres and over 11,000 online students.

The academic portfolio spans undergraduate to doctoral degree programs, certificate courses in Indian Spiritual Heritage, Communicative Sanskrit, Yoga, and Indian Classical Music, plus specialized offerings through the FDMSE and GAPEY faculties at Coimbatore in disability management and adapted physical education. Research infrastructure includes the JIVAN Centre for Research in Biological Sciences and a newly established DST-funded Centre for AIoT and Mixed Reality. RKMVERI acts as Nodal University for the Bangla Bhasha Samvardhan Samiti under NEP-2020, coordinating Bengali textbook development across 17 member universities, and previously served as Nodal Yoga Institute for the AYUSH Ministry's District Yoga Wellness Centre scheme covering 21 districts across 12 states (2010–2013). Distinctions include NAAC A++ accreditation (March 2019, highest grade) and a UNESCO Chair in Inclusive Adapted Physical Education and Yoga.

The revenue model blends tuition, government research grants, donations, and certificate course fees. Tuition is collected across degree programs at four campuses, with subsidized scholarships for economically weaker sections (approximately Rs. 45,000 per semester covering tuition, boarding, and lodging). Government grants flow from UGC, ICAR, DST, SERB, DBT, ISRO-RESPOND, ANRF, and IRRI to fund research and PhD scholars. Donations are 100% income-tax exempt under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act and support general funds, scholarships, infrastructure, and corpus funds. Certificate courses are priced modestly (national students Rs. 500–Rs. 2,500; international learners pay tiered GBP/EUR/USD tariffs) and several Sanskrit and spiritual heritage programs are free or heavily subsidized.

Name

Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute

Legal name

Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute

Website

https://rkmvu.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

RKMVERI is a not-for-profit deemed university run by the Ramakrishna Mission, operating four campuses across India to deliver undergraduate to doctoral programs, certificate courses in Sanskrit and Indian spiritual heritage, rural agricultural extension via Krishi Vigyan Kendras, and disability-focused education.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Hindu Theological Colleges & Vedic Studies Institutes (EDAHAKAJ)

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Live Online Language Tutoring & Small-Group Classes (EDAMAFAD), Virtual/Hybrid International Short-Term Academic Programs (EDAIAIAL)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Deemed university
• Rural development programs
• Spiritual heritage education
• Agricultural extension services

Headquarters

HQ city

Belur Math, Howrah

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue from student tuition fees across undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and certificate programs across four campuses (Belur, Narendrapur, Ranchi, Coimbatore). Fees vary by program and campus.
2. Government Grants and Funding: Core operational funding from government bodies including UGC, ICAR, DST, SERB, DBT, and other ministries. Includes funded research projects from agencies such as ISRO-RESPOND, DST, ICAR, and international bodies such as IRRI.
3. Donations and Philanthropic Contributions: RKMVERI is a not-for-profit institution relying on donations from individuals and organizations. Donations support general funds, infrastructure development, student scholarships, spiritual heritage courses, corpus funds, and specific endowments. Donations are 100% income-tax exempt under Sec 80G 2(a)(iii f) of Income Tax Act 1961.
4. Certificate Course Fees: Revenue from subsidized certificate courses in Indian Spiritual Heritage, Communicative Sanskrit, Yoga, Indian Classical Music, and other outreach programs. Most spiritual heritage courses are heavily subsidized or free.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

RKMVERI is a Deemed University that delivers higher education (undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and certificate programs) across six specialized schools and four campuses (Belur, Narendrapur, Ranchi, Coimbatore), covering science, humanities, agriculture, yoga, disability management, and Indian spiritual heritage. It also runs outreach programs including the Vivekdisha ICT-based online education network reaching rural schools, agricultural extension through Krishi Vigyan Kendras, and online certificate courses in Indian spiritual heritage and Sanskrit for domestic and international learners.

Product overview

RKMVERI is a Deemed University operated by Ramakrishna Mission, offering a multi-campus educational platform across four locations (Belur Main Campus, Narendrapur, Coimbatore, and Ranchi). The institution provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs through six specialized schools: School of Indian Heritage, School of Mathematical Sciences, School of Agriculture & Rural Development, School of Rehabilitation and Sports Science, School of Environment & Disaster Management, and School of Biological Sciences. Key products include academic degree programs, certificate courses in Indian Spiritual and Cultural Heritage, the Vivekdisha ICT-based outreach network, Krishi Vigyan Kendras for agricultural extension, Sanskrit language programs, and specialized research centres including JIVAN for Biological Sciences and Centre for AIoT & Mixed Reality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Degree Programs Undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and diploma programs in science, humanities, agriculture, yoga, special education, and Sanskrit across four campuses and six schools. For students pursuing higher education in India.
• Certificate Courses in Indian Spiritual & Cultural Heritage Certificate courses on Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, Ramayana, Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita, Sanskrit, and Indian philosophy, taught by monks of the Ramakrishna Order on weekends. For lifelong learners and international students.
• Communicative Sanskrit Programme Three-tier Sanskrit language learning program (Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced) with each level of 6 months duration, taught on Sundays to accommodate working professionals. Certificate awarded upon completion. Free or subsidized for most students.
• Vivekdisha ICT-Based Network ICT-based online education network providing science subjects, Communicative English, teacher training, spiritual heritage programs, online examinations, and book publications to rural schools across India. For rural secondary and undergraduate students, teachers, and underserved communities.
• Krishi Vigyan Kendras (Agricultural Extension) Agricultural technology transfer and farmer training centers at Sasya Shyamala KVK (Narendrapur), Dhaanyaganga KVK (Sargachhi), and Divyayan KVK (Ranchi). For farmers, rural communities, and agricultural extension workers.
• JIVAN - Centre for Research in Biological Sciences Research centre at Narendrapur Campus under School of Biological Sciences focused on biological sciences research, including funded projects from agencies like IRRI, ISRO-RESPOND, DST, and ANRF. For researchers, PhD scholars, and collaborators.
• Centre for AIoT & Mixed Reality DST-funded multidisciplinary research centre leveraging Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, and Mixed Reality (AR + VR) technologies at Belur Math Main Campus. For researchers, faculty, and technology collaborators.
• Swami Vivekananda District Yoga Wellness Centre (SVDYWC) District Yoga Wellness Centre scheme operated as Nodal Yoga Institute for the Department of AYUSH (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare), benefiting over 50,000 people across 21 districts in 12 states. For yoga practitioners and wellness program participants.
• Bangla Bhasha Samvardhan Samiti (BBSS) Textbook Development Initiative NEP-2020 aligned initiative where RKMVERI serves as Nodal University for West Bengal to coordinate development of original textbooks in Bengali (Bangla Bhasha) for undergraduate BA, BCom, BSc programs with 17 member universities. For member universities and undergraduate students in West Bengal.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11,000+ online students reached through Vivekdisha ICT network as of 2018
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration7 records

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bangla Bhasha Samvardhan Samiti (BBSS) – Member Universities (17 total)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024RKMVERI serves as the Nodal University for BBSS, coordinating with 17 member universities (Calcutta University, Jadavpur University, Presidency University, Rabindra Bharati University, Bardhaman University, Gourbanga University, Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, Visva-Bharati University, Vidyasagar University, Kalyani University, Kazi Nazrul University, Baba Saheb Ambedkar Education University, Dakshin Dinajpur University, Adamas University, Seacom Skills University, Brainware University) to develop Bengali textbooks for undergraduate courses under NEP-2020 ASMITA project.
• UGC and Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti (Ministry of Education, Government of India)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024RKMVERI designated as the Nodal University for West Bengal by the Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti (Ministry of Education) for the ASMITA project to develop 22,000 books in Indian languages over five years (50 books per language initially, expanding to 150 per language).
• Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (AYUSH Ministry)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010RKMVERI was identified as a Nodal Yoga Institute for the District Yoga Wellness Centre Scheme of the Department of AYUSH (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India) from 2010 to 2013. Functioned as Nodal Institute for 21 districts across 12 states, benefiting over 50,000 people.
• TCG-CRESTcoreTechnology or IntegrationRKMVERI has an operational MoU with TCG-CREST for student and faculty exchange, and collaborative research in computer science and mathematics departments.
• Center of Consciousness Studies, NIMHANScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRKMVERI's Department of Sports Science and Yoga (SSY) has a collaborative research agreement with NIMHANS Center of Consciousness Studies.
• TELC Middle School, CoimbatoreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents Internship, exchange of expertise between the institutes. Partnership between FDMSE (Faculty of Disability Management and Special Education) and TELC Middle School.
• WVS Special School, CoimbatoreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents Internship, exchange of expertise between the institutes. Partnership between FDMSE and WVS Special School.
• Govt. School for the Blind, Uliyampalayam, CoimbatoreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents Internship, exchange of expertise between the institutes. Partnership between FDMSE/GAPEY and Government School for the Blind.
• Special Olympics Bharat & Special Olympics Asia Pacific, New DelhicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGAPEY partnership to produce qualified coaches in adapted physical education and exchange expertise. Also recruitment support.
• Rite Stride, ChennaiminorOthersExchange of expertise and recruitment support for GAPEY students.
• Sporty Beans, TiruppurminorOthersExchange of expertise and recruitment support for GAPEY students.
• Semina Agro Trading Pvt. Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternship provision for IRTDM (Ranchi) students.
• Phal Udyog NurseryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternship provision for IRTDM (Ranchi) students.
• Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research partnership with IRTDM (Ranchi Campus) of RKMVERI.
• NIRDPR-NERC (National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, North Eastern Regional Centre)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternship, faculty exchange, and collaborative research partnership with IRDM (Narendrapur).
• ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject work and collaborative research with IRDM (Narendrapur). ICAR also provides PhD scholar support (4 scholars in IRDM).
• ICAR-IIMR (Indian Institute of Millets Research)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research and internship support for IRDM (Narendrapur).
• West Bengal State Medicinal Plants Board, Government of West BengalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research with IRDM (Narendrapur).
• ASU Drug Testing Laboratory, KolkataminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research with IRDM (Narendrapur) in agricultural/biotechnology research.
• Institute of Neuroscience, KolkataminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject work and collaborative research with IRDM (Narendrapur).
• Tata Memorial Centre, KolkataminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject work and collaborative research with IRDM (Narendrapur) in cancer research/biotechnology.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Christ (Deemed to be University): Large private deemed university with multiple campuses in India, broad multi-disciplinary programs, and strong digital learning. Comparable as a scaled private deemed university with similar headcount and program breadth, useful for benchmarking faculty and digital learning models.

Direct peers

• Banaras Hindu University: One of India's largest central universities with a similar blend of modern sciences, Sanskrit, Vedic studies, and spiritual heritage, plus extensive multi-faculty research output. Directly comparable to RKMVERI on the integration of Indic knowledge systems with conventional higher education.
• Sri Sri University: Private university sponsored by the Art of Living, integrating Indian heritage (yoga, ayurveda, classical arts) with modern disciplines. Closest spiritual-heritage-meets-modern-education peer to RKMVERI's positioning, especially in certificate and outreach programs.
• Dayalbagh Educational Institute: Deemed university sponsored by the Radhasoami Satsang, combining technical/vocational programs with spiritual values education. Directly comparable faith-sponsored, multi-faculty deemed-university model.
• Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham: Private deemed university with multiple campuses, NAAC A++ accreditation, and a values-based (Mata Amritanandamayi Math) sponsorship structure closely mirroring RKMVERI's Ramakrishna Mission sponsorship. Comparable on multi-campus scale, research intensity, and spiritual-heritage branding.
• Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya: Deemed university focused on Vedic studies, Sanskrit, yoga, and Indian culture, sponsored by Shantikunj. Comparable niche peer focused on Indic spiritual heritage with outreach and certificate-course models similar to RKMVERI's School of Indian Heritage.

Broad incumbents

• Shiv Nadar University: Not-for-profit research-led private university with a strong funding backbone and modern multi-disciplinary programs. Comparable as a not-for-profit, research-intensive private university of similar size and ambition.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education: Large private deemed university with multi-campus operations, strong research output, and broad program portfolio. Comparable as a scaled private deemed university benchmark, though without RKMVERI's spiritual-heritage focus.
• Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani: Elite private deemed university with multi-campus structure and strong research profile. Comparable scale and multi-state operating model, useful as a benchmark for private deemed-university research funding and digital learning infrastructure.

Emerging players

• Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan: Central government institution dedicated to Sanskrit and traditional Shastras, with multiple campuses across India. Comparable as a Sanskrit/traditional-scholarship institution, though focused more narrowly than RKMVERI on classical Indic disciplines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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