The Remote Sensing Applications Centre (RSAC), Uttar Pradesh, is a pioneering institution under the Department of Science & Technology, Government of Uttar Pradesh. It plays a vital role in promoting geospatial technologies such as Remote Sensing (RS), GIS, and GPS for environmental monitoring, land use planning, disaster management, and infrastructure development.
Ranking
Ranked By / Organization
Ranking / Recognition
Department of Science & Technology (DST)
Recognized as a Nodal RS/GIS Research & Training Centre
ISRO Collaboration
One of the leading State Remote Sensing Centres in India
National Geospatial Award
Received for excellence in geospatial solutions
MoEFCC, Government of India
Selected for Climate Change & Forest Monitoring Projects
Uttar Pradesh Govt.
Designated Technical Partner for Digital UP Mapping Initiatives
Courses
Program Name
Level
Duration
Fees (Approx.)
PG Diploma in Remote Sensing & GIS
Postgraduate
1 Year
₹25,000 – ₹40,000
Certificate Course in GIS Applications
Certification
3 to 6 Months
₹5,000 – ₹10,000
In-Service Govt. Training (Custom Modules)
Short-Term
1 Week – 1 Month
Sponsored / Free
Collaborative M.Tech (via AKTU/Universities)
Postgraduate
2 Years
As per partner institute
Admissions
admission open
Program
Eligibility
Admission Mode
Application Deadline
PG Diploma (RS & GIS)
Graduation in Science/Geography/Engineering
Entrance + Personal Interview
August 20, 2025 (Expected)
Certificate GIS Courses
10+2 or Graduation (based on course type)
Direct Admission / First-Come Basis
Rolling (Monthly Batches)
Collaborative M.Tech
B.Tech / M.Sc with Valid GATE / AKTU criteria
Through University Counseling
July 30, 2025
Placements
Know more about our impeccable placement record. Companies offers colleges students a record Rs. Lac package and internships
Year
Program
Average Package
Highest Package
Top Collaborating Organizations
2024
PG Diploma RS & GIS
₹4.5 LPA
₹8.2 LPA
ISRO, NRSC, IIRS, WAPCOS, ESRI, NIC, Forest Department
2023
GIS Certificate
₹3.2 LPA
₹6.0 LPA
Remote Sensing Labs, NIC, Smart City Missions, Startup GIS
2022
Govt. Trainees
Project-based Honorarium
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Survey of India, UPPWD, Agriculture Department
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is RSAC a degree-awarding institution?
No, RSAC offers diploma and certificate programs, but it also collaborates with universities like AKTU or IIRS for M.Tech and Ph.D. programs.
Are RSAC courses approved by any national agency?
Yes, RSAC’s training modules are often aligned with ISRO, NRSC, AICTE, and DST guidelines.
Who should apply for the PG Diploma in RS & GIS?
Graduates from Geography, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, IT, or Physics backgrounds benefit most from this program.
Does RSAC provide placements?
RSAC facilitates project-based employment and research internships through its vast government and private sector collaborations.
Are there hostel or accommodation facilities available?
No in-campus hostels, but affordable PGs and rentals are available near Jankipuram area of Lucknow.
