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For more than two decades, Regional Information Office (RIO) has helped students and working professionals explore multidisciplinary education opportunities and navigate course and admission processes.
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Regional Information Office (RIO), based in Mohali, Punjab, provides education information and admission guidance to students, families and working professionals. We help visitors understand options, application steps and the information to confirm with the relevant institution.
- Guidance across diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and research pathways.
- Information support for working professionals exploring flexible study options.
- Enquiries from students, families, institutions and education partners.
How we can help
Start with your area of interest and qualification. Our team can help you identify the next questions to ask and admission details to verify.
Multidisciplinary learning pathways
Expand a subject area to explore examples of programmes and study levels. Exact availability, nomenclature, eligibility, mode and recognition must be confirmed with the relevant institution.
⚙Engineering & Technology
Technical and applied engineering disciplines.
- Computer Science & Engineering / Information Technology
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Related technology and interdisciplinary areas
🌱Agriculture & Allied Sciences
Agriculture-related study from diploma to research level.
- Agriculture and allied disciplines
- Crop science, horticulture and soil-related areas
- Agricultural extension and agribusiness-related areas
- Research in eligible agriculture disciplines
✚Paramedical & Allied Health
Allied-health and diagnostic technology areas.
- Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)
- Medical Radiology / Radiology & Imaging Technology
- Anaesthesia Technology
- Operation Theatre Technology
- Other allied-health disciplines, subject to availability
▦Management & Commerce
Business, leadership, finance and organisational studies.
- Business Administration and Management
- MBA and specialised management areas
- Commerce, accounting and finance
- Human resources, marketing, operations and entrepreneurship
⌘Computing & Information Systems
Digital systems, software and applied computing.
- Computer applications and information technology
- Software, data and information systems
- Cybersecurity and emerging technology areas
- Interdisciplinary computing research
▤Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Humanities, society, communication and public life.
- Languages, literature and history
- Political science, sociology and psychology-related areas
- Economics, journalism and communication
- Interdisciplinary humanities and social research
⚗Science & Applied Sciences
Foundational, laboratory and applied science pathways.
- Physics, chemistry, mathematics and statistics
- Life sciences, biotechnology and environmental science
- Applied and interdisciplinary science areas
- Research subjects based on institutional offerings
▣Education & Professional Studies
Education and other professional learning pathways.
- Education and teacher-development areas
- Library and information science
- Professional and interdisciplinary studies
- Other approved programmes as available
⌕Research & Ph.D.
Research opportunities across eligible disciplines.
- Engineering, technology and computing
- Agriculture and allied sciences
- Management, commerce and economics
- Science, humanities, social sciences and other eligible subjects
*Programme duration, qualification names and availability vary by institution and applicable regulations. RIO provides information and guidance; admission and award of qualifications are determined by the relevant institution.
Study options designed around your next step
Ask our team about available flexible, online or other approved programme formats at undergraduate, postgraduate and research levels.
UG pathways
Explore eligible bachelor’s programmes and flexible study formats offered by participating institutions.
PG pathways
Ask about master’s programmes in management, technology, commerce and other disciplines.
Research pathways
Enquire about research programmes, subject eligibility, supervision and institutional requirements.
Online, distance, blended and flexible modes are subject to the programme and institution being duly authorised to offer that mode. Verify recognition and eligibility before applying.
Guidance for every stage
Whether you are starting out, planning a career move or exploring research, begin with a clear enquiry.
School leavers
Explore diploma and undergraduate subject areas that fit your interests and qualifications.
Ask about options →Graduates & professionals
Compare postgraduate and flexible study opportunities for your next career or academic step.
Discuss your goals →Researchers & partners
Ask about research disciplines, institutional requirements or education partnership enquiries.
Partner with RIO →A simple way to get started
Confirm all formal requirements with the institution before submitting an application.
Share your interest
Tell us your preferred course area, study level and current qualification.
Review options
Discuss potentially relevant programmes and questions to verify.
Confirm requirements
Check eligibility, fees, mode, recognition and dates with the institution.
Follow the process
Use the official institutional process and keep copies of your records.
Interested in partnering with RIO?
Institutions, education partners and authorised representatives can contact us to discuss collaboration.
Let’s discuss your next step
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Mohali, Punjab 160071, India