Rajagiri College of Social Sciences has been conferred with Autonomous Status by University Grants Commission, New Delhi with effect from June 13, 2014 for a period of six years with effect from the academic year 2014-15 to 2019 – 2020. It is being extended for a period of ten years from the academic year 2020-2021 to 2029-2030.
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences was selected for funding under RUSA on February 12, 2019
2022-Rajagiri College of Social Sciences has been ranked 2nd Best Social Work College in India.
2021 - India Today ranked the Department of Social Work as the 2nd Best Social Work College in India.
2020- India Today ranked the Department of Social Work as the 2nd Best Social Work College in India.
2018 & 2019- India Today ranked the Department of Social Work as the 3rd Best Social Work College in India.