The institute is recognised by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and is affiliated with Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow for B.Tech., B.Pharm., M.C.A., & M.B.A. RKGIT is an AKTU study centre for their M.Pharm. and M.Tech. (ECE) programs. The RKGIT library has thousands of books which enjoys backup from the prestigious American Central Library and British Council Library, New Delhi through its memberships.