Rungta College of Engineering and Technology
Rungta College of Engineering and Technology
Chhattisgarh's first fully-functional private incubator (RuBI), supporting 60+ startups with seed funding, mentorship, and MSME support.
RCET at a glance
| Full name | Rungta College of Engineering and Technology |
|---|---|
| Address | Rungta Educational Campus, Kohaka Road, Kurud, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh - 490024 |
| Official website | rungta.ac.in |
| sonal@rungta.ac.in |
Programs by Rungta College of Engineering and Technology
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Recognitions & empanelments
Official approvals this incubator holds.
Host Institute, MSME Innovative Scheme (Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises)
Listed at entry 195 of the Ministry's published List of Host Institutes for the incubation component of the MSME Innovative Scheme, as "Rungta College of Engineering and Technology" (DURG, CHHATTISGARH), checked 24 September 2026. This is the status that lets an innovator name the institute as their Host Institute when applying on the ministry's own portal. The list gives no approval date, no period and no status column, so whether the recognition is current cannot be told from it; and being listed is a capacity registration, not evidence that the institute has ever hosted an approved idea.
About Rungta College of Engineering and Technology
Rungta College of Engineering and Technology
Rungta College of Engineering and Technology (RCET), located in Durg (Chhattisgarh), is one of Central India's most innovation-forward engineering institutions and home to Rungta Business Incubator (RuBI) — the first fully functional private incubator in Chhattisgarh.
RuBI — Rungta Business Incubator
RuBI is registered with MSME, Ministry of Education, and Startup India. The incubator has received a seed fund grant from Startup India under the SISFS (Startup India Seed Fund Scheme), which it deploys directly to incubatees as early-stage capital.
The incubator has supported 60+ startups and provides:
- Modern co-working spaces with robust technical infrastructure
- Access to prototyping equipment, development tools, and test facilities
- Mentorship in legal, financial, technical, and IP-related services
- Market linkages and investor introductions
- Angel and early-stage investment facilitation
Rungta was also the first college in Chhattisgarh to implement the National Innovation & Startup Policy (NISP).
Rankings and Recognition
- Ranked in Top 100 Colleges in NIRF Innovation Ranking 2024 (Incubation & Innovation category)
- Placed in Top 50 in ARIIA Rankings by Ministry of Education consecutively since 2020
Who Should Apply
RuBI is ideal for early-stage technology, agritech, healthcare, and manufacturing startups led by students, faculty, or local entrepreneurs from Chhattisgarh seeking co-working space, mentorship, and seed capital. The incubator is particularly supportive of first-generation entrepreneurs from the region.
Contact & Apply
Visit rungta.ac.in/innovation-and-incubation to learn more about programs, eligibility criteria, and the application process.
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Frequently asked questions about Rungta College of Engineering and Technology
What is the full form of RCET?
RCET stands for Rungta College of Engineering and Technology.
What is Rungta College of Engineering and Technology?
Rungta College of Engineering and Technology is an academic institution based in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh.
What does Rungta College of Engineering and Technology do?
Rungta College of Engineering and Technology (RCET), located in Durg (Chhattisgarh), is one of Central India's most innovation-forward engineering institutions and home to Rungta Business Incubator (RuBI) — the first fully functional private incubator in Chhattisgarh.
Where is Rungta College of Engineering and Technology located?
Rungta College of Engineering and Technology is located at Rungta Educational Campus, Kohaka Road, Kurud, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh - 490024.
What sectors does Rungta College of Engineering and Technology support?
Rungta College of Engineering and Technology works with startups in Technology, Agriculture, Healthcare and Manufacturing.
What stage of startup does Rungta College of Engineering and Technology support?
Rungta College of Engineering and Technology supports startups at the Ideation and Validation stages.
Is Rungta College of Engineering and Technology government recognised?
Rungta College of Engineering and Technology holds the following recognitions and affiliations: Host Institute, MSME Innovative Scheme (Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises).
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