

Rai University Ahmedabad
Rankings, Accreditations, Affiliations, Approvals & Recognitions
University Status & Accreditation
Rai University, Ahmedabad is a State Private University established under the Gujarat Act No. 12 of 2012. It is fully recognized and accredited by statutory educational authorities in India.
Accreditation & Recognition
| Authority | Recognition / Status |
|---|---|
| University Grants Commission (UGC) | Recognized under Section 2(f) & empowered to award degrees under Section 22 of the UGC Act, 1956 |
| NAAC (National Assessment & Accreditation Council) | Accredited University |
| Education Department, Govt. of Gujarat | Established as a State Private University in Gujarat |
| AIU (Association of Indian Universities) | Member – degree equivalence & academic cooperation |
| AISHE (All India Survey on Higher Education) | Data uploaded & certified by MHRD Govt. of India |
| Bar Council of India (BCI) | Approval for Law programs |
| Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) | Approval for Pharmacy programs |
Rankings & Ratings
National & State Rankings
| Ranking / Framework | Status |
|---|---|
| GSIRF (Gujarat State Institutional Rating Framework) | Rated – multiple years (2021–22, 2023, 2024 with star rating) |
| NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) | Participated / Data submitted – 2023, 2024, 2025 (official published ranking not yet assigned) |
| International / Private Rankings | Listed on independent ranking platforms (e.g. Edurank, etc.) – these are non-official estimates |
Approvals & Regulatory Recognition
UGC
Rai University is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), a statutory body of the Government of India responsible for the coordination, determination and maintenance of standards of university education.
Valid degree awarding status across India
NAAC
The institution is NAAC-accredited, reflecting compliance with national quality assurance standards.
AIU
Membership in AIU (Association of Indian Universities) allows Rai University degrees to be considered equivalent to other recognized universities for academic mobility.
BCI & PCI
Professional programs in Law have BCI approval, and Pharmacy programs have PCI approval — ensuring regulatory compliance and professional validity.
AISHE
Data is submitted to the All India Survey on Higher Education and certified by MHRD (Department of Higher Education).
Recognitions & Certifications
| Certification / Body | Purpose |
|---|---|
| UGC | Statutory degree awarding authority |
| NAAC | Quality accreditation |
| AIU | Degree equivalence & academic cooperation |
| BCI | Law program approval |
| PCI | Pharmacy program approval |
| AISHE | National data certification |
| ISO Certification (as seen in brochure) | Quality process certification |
| IIC (Institution’s Innovation Council) | Recognized by Ministry of Education for innovation support |
National Presence & Participation
NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework)
Rai University has participated in NIRF data submissions for multiple years (including 2023, 2024, 2025), demonstrating its inclusion in national rankings processes. This participation reflects the university’s data transparency and alignment with quality parameters, even if a formal rank is not yet published.
State Level Rating – GSIRF
Rai University has been rated under the Gujarat State Institutional Rating Framework (GSIRF) for multiple years:
| Year | Rating |
|---|---|
| 2021–22 | Rated |
| 2023 | Rated |
| 2024 | ★★★ (3-Star) |
GSIRF is a rating system initiated by the Government of Gujarat to evaluate institutional performance across multiple quality parameters.
Summary — Rankings & Recognition
UGC Recognized degree awarding university
NAAC Accredited institution
AIU Member (degree equivalence)
BCI & PCI Approved programs
AISHE Certified by Government of India
Participated in NIRF Submissions
Rated in GSIRF with state performance recognition
ISO Certification & IIC Recognition for quality and innovation support
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