About R.D. Engineering College
Commuters traveling along the busy Delhi-Meerut highway recognize the 8th Mile Stone as a highly industrial sector, now framed by the elevated pillars of the Duhai Rapid Rail station. It is within this fast-paced transport and manufacturing corridor that R.D. Engineering College operates, functioning largely as an academic pipeline for the industrial estates of Ghaziabad and Noida. The campus features a practical, no-nonsense setup designed primarily for students from the National Capital Region who want an affordable path to an engineering degree without moving far from home.
At a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Private (Affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University) |
| Campus | Highway Campus, Duhai, Ghaziabad |
| Approvals | AICTE, UGC (via AKTU affiliation) |
| Established | 2006 |
| Gender Intake | Co-educational |
What You Can Study Here
| Degree | Specializations | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering | Must clear 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/Biotechnology with valid JEE Main score |
| B.Tech (Lateral Entry) | Direct Second Year in Engineering Streams | Diploma in Engineering or B.Sc. with Mathematics at 10+2 level |
| MBA | Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Information Technology | Graduation in any stream with qualifying scores in state-level entrance test or CUET PG |
Admissions Overview
Securing a seat on this campus relies entirely on the state-level centralized counseling system managed by Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling (UPTAC). Candidates must first sit for national tests like JEE Main for engineering or CUET PG for management, then register on the official UPTAC portal using their roll numbers. During the online choice-filling rounds, applicants must manually select and prioritize this Ghaziabad campus to receive a seat allotment based on their state rank, followed by in-person verification of academic documents at the Duhai campus office.
Life on Campus
| Facility | Description |
|---|---|
| Library | Stocked with technical volumes, curriculum-aligned text books, and national news dailies, utilizing a manual catalog system that supports students preparing for AKTU end-semester examinations. |
| Gym / Fitness Center | A dedicated indoor space containing essential weight-training machines, barbells, and cardiovascular gear for basic student workouts after lectures. |
| Sports / Playground | Features an open playing field suitable for cricket matches, alongside concrete layouts marked out for basketball and volleyball sessions. |
| Computer Center / Wi-Fi Campus | Equipped with desktop systems running standard developer tools and terminal applications, linked to a localized internet gateway to support practical programming labs. |
