Galgotias University

Galgotias University is a private institution situated in Greater Noida, UP. It is backed by the Smt. Shakuntala Educational and Welfare Society. The university is acknowledged by the UGC and holds a NAAC A+ Grade accreditation. Additionally, Galgotias University has received approval from PCI, BCI, INC, COA, NCTE, and NCHM.

Here are some key highlights of Galgotias University:

• Rankings: The media has ranked the University 17th for Mass Communication & Media, 24th for BCA, 38th for BBA, 72nd for BA, and 62nd for Accounting & Commerce. The university is ranked 36th in Law and 50th in Pharmacy, and falls within the '101-150' band in the Engineering category according to NIRF 2025 ( NIRF 2026 rankings are pending).
• Popular courses: The university is renowned for its industry-focused courses. BTech, BSc Nursing, and MBA are among the most sought-after programmes. Specialisations in BTech such as CSE, CyberSec, Data Science, Civil, M.EAI & ML are particularly popular. The MBA programme offers specialisations including International Business, Marketing, Human Resource, Information Technology, Finance, Operations, and Healthcare Management, among others.
• Galgotias University Fees: The tuition fees for BTech at Galgotias University range from INR 4 lakh to INR 6.6 lakh, depending on the specialisation. BTech in Biotechnics with AI has the lowest fee, while CSE and its related specialisations, such as CSE in Data Science and CSE in AI&ML, are on the higher end of the fee spectrum. The MBA tuition fees range from INR 2.2 lakh to 6.35 lakh, with the highest fee for the MBA in Rural Management (in collaboration with SARM).
• Admission Criteria: The university admits students based on academic merit or entrance exams. BTech admissions are determined by JEE and CUET scores. Students can also take the GU Entrance Test for admission to Allied Health Science PG courses, BSc Nursing, LLM, and PhD programmes. The admission process is conducted online, and interviews with counsellors may be part of the selection process for certain programmes.
• Exams Accepted: In addition to JEE Main/ JEE Advanced for BTech, the university accepts various national-level exams for other courses. CMAT, NMAT, MAT, XAT (for MBA), NEET (for Nursing), CLAT, AILET (for law courses), UCEED (for design courses), and GATE (for MTech) are also accepted.
• Placements: The overall average package for Galgotias University in 2026 was INR 5.4 LPA. More than 1200 companies visited the campus, resulting in 300 niche job offers during the placement drive. Leading recruiters included Coomvault, Amazon, Accenture, Cognizant, Tech Mahindra, and AVL India. The MBA/PGDM programme at the Galgotias University School of Business recorded a median package of INR 6.5 LPA, achieving a 100% placement rate with an average package of INR 4.5 LPA.
• Cutoff: In 2026, the CUET-PG Last Round score (General-All India) ranged from 212 to 221. For the Galgotias University JEE Main cutoff 2025, all BTech specialisations had a uniform cutoff rank of 145410 in the General Home State category.
• Collaborations: Galgotias University offers global exposure through international collaborations, student exchange programmes, and global learning experiences. Students have the opportunity to study in the UK, Canada, and Australia. The university also has an active Incubation Centre, Entrepreneurship cells, and more. The GICRISE at Galgotias University is a recognised government host institute that supports student-led start-ups, pre-incubation, and the MSME Innovative Scheme.

Download: Student Handbook 2026

Galgotias University offers a variety of courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels across disciplines such as Engineering, Arts, Science, Management, Law, and more. Popular courses at Galgotias University include BA LLB (Hons), BTech, MBA, BSc, and BDes. To be eligible for BTech, candidates must have a minimum aggregate of 60% in Class 12 with relevant subjects. The requirement is 50% for BDes and INR 55% for BA LLB (Hons) in Class 12. For MBA applications, candidates must have completed their graduation. The university accepts various entrance exams for admission, including CAT, MAT, JEE Main, CUET, UCEED, and others. Please refer to the list below for Galgotias University courses and their associated fees: