B.A. (International Legal and Security Studies) at Rashtriya Raksha University

B.A. (International Legal and Security Studies) at Rashtriya Raksha University in Gandhinagar, Gujarat is a 3-year undergraduate programme.

The course is about keeping systems safe: networks, cryptography, ethical hacking, secure coding and digital forensics.

Rashtriya Raksha University is a other institute, founded in 2009. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Rashtriya Raksha University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most BA programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means keeping systems safe: networks, cryptography, ethical hacking, secure coding and digital forensics. Typical first jobs: security analyst, penetration tester or SOC engineer. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Rashtriya Raksha University for the current semester-wise plan.

Rashtriya Raksha University has not published a fee for B.A. (International Legal and Security Studies) on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 3 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

For admission to B.A. (International Legal and Security Studies), you usually need Class 12 from a recognised board.

Admission to this kind of course is usually on merit in the qualifying exam. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Rashtriya Raksha University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above.
2. Keep your qualifying-exam marksheet ready; seats are filled on merit.
3. Apply to Rashtriya Raksha University on its website (www.rru.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

Rashtriya Raksha University runs 7 BA specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• Bachelor In Defense & Strategic Studies
• Bachelor of Physical Education and Sports
• Integrated M.A. in Arabic Studies
• Integrated M.A. in Chinese Language Studies
• Integrated M.A. in Russian Language Studies
• B.A. in Security Management

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in keeping systems safe? You will spend 3 years on it.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does Rashtriya Raksha University compare with other colleges offering BA in and around Gandhinagar?