Bennett University

Bennett University in Greater Noida is a private deemed-to-be university established in 2016 and promoted by The Times Group (Bennett, Coleman and Co. Ltd.), publishers of The Times of India. It holds NAAC A+ accreditation with a CGPA of 3.48 (1st cycle, January 2025, valid until January 2030) and is ranked #23 among India's private universities by India Today Rankings 2025. The university is backed by Times Group infrastructure including a television studio, radio studio, and media lab on campus, and has a 1 Gbps Wi-Fi campus with Jio True 5G connectivity.

The 68-acre campus in TechZone II, Greater Noida serves 14,000-plus students across B.Tech, MBA, BA and BBA LLB, BBA, BCA, Mass Communication, Design, Liberal Arts, M.Tech, MCA, and doctoral programmes. Bennett's B.Tech placement record shows a highest offer of Rs 1.37 crore (137 LPA) with an average of Rs 11.10 LPA from 450-plus visiting companies. The campus has 80-plus industry-partnered labs (Amazon, Microsoft, Dell, Cisco), a Bennett Innovation Centre for startups, and 8,500-plus residential seats.

Bennett University Snapshot

Courses and Fees

B.Tech (4 years)

Branches and annual fees for 2025-26:

CSE offers 15 specialization tracks including Cybersecurity, Data Science, Cloud Computing, and AI. Total B.Tech intake is approximately 800 students per year. Fees increase nominally each academic year; check bennett.edu.in for 2026-27 rates.

MBA (2 years)

7 specializations offered at USB (University School of Business):

One-time registration fee of Rs 45,000 in Year 1 brings total to Rs 12,45,000 for standard specializations. Some advanced specializations (Entrepreneurship, Business Analytics premium track) have higher fees up to Rs 16.71 LPA total. Approximately 120 seats across all MBA specializations.

Law (5-year integrated)

Two 5-year integrated law degree programmes are offered:

Also offered: LLM (1 year) for law graduates with minimum 50% in LLB.

Admission via CLAT, LSAT-India, or Bennett's own Law Aptitude Test (BULAT). Minimum 55% aggregate in Class 12 (any stream). Final selection includes a Personal Interview.

Other Programmes

Ph.D programmes are available in AI, CSE, Physics, Mathematics, and other disciplines. Fees above are approximate 2025-26 rates; verify at bennett.edu.in.

Admissions

B.Tech admission is based on JEE Main score, CUET score, SAT score, or IB scores. Bennett University runs its own counselling rounds. Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (or Biology for Biotechnology Engineering), minimum 55-60% aggregate. Applications at bennett.edu.in/admissions. JEE Main is the primary criterion; minimum approximately 65th percentile for admission, approximately 93rd percentile for General category competitive intake (see Cutoffs section).

MBA admission requires a valid score in CAT, XAT, NMAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT, or BU MAT (Bennett's own test). Shortlisted candidates appear for a Group Discussion and Personal Interview at the university. Minimum 50 percentile in entrance exam; minimum graduation aggregate of 50%. Work experience is preferred in selection.

BA LLB and BBA LLB admit through CLAT rank, LSAT-India score, or BULAT (Bennett University Law Aptitude Test). Class 12 minimum 55% aggregate (any stream). Final selection includes a Personal Interview.

BBA, BCA, and BA programmes admit through CUET or Bennett's own merit-based process. Class 12 minimum 55%.

M.Tech admission via GATE score (or direct for candidates with relevant work experience). MCA via CUET PG or Bennett aptitude test.

Reservation policy follows UGC norms for private deemed universities: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwD 5% horizontal reservation.

Fees

Bennett University fees vary by programme. B.Tech ranges from Rs 3.72 LPA (ECE) to Rs 4.26 LPA (Mechanical, Biotechnology, Engineering Physics) per year, with a 4-year total of approximately Rs 14.9 to Rs 17 lakh. MBA standard specializations cost Rs 6 LPA per year (Rs 12.45 lakh total with registration). BBA LLB costs approximately Rs 20.54 lakh over 5 years; BA LLB is approximately Rs 29 lakh over 5 years.

Hostel fee for AC triple-sharing is Rs 1,70,000 per year, inclusive of all meals. AC double-sharing is Rs 2,25,000 per year. All hostel rooms are air-conditioned. Hostel fees increase approximately 7% annually.

Bennett's merit-scholarship programme reduces effective B.Tech cost for JEE Main scorers above the 65th percentile (10% off tuition) to above the 95th percentile (100% off tuition for AI branch). See Scholarships section for the full slab detail.

Scholarships

B.Tech merit scholarship (JEE Main percentile-based):

Class 12 percentage-based alternative: 95%+ for 50%; 91-94.99% for 30%; 86-90.99% for 20%; 81-85.99% for 10%.

MBA merit scholarship (CAT/XAT percentile-based):

CMAT/MAT/NMAT thresholds are 91/86/81/75 respectively.

BA LLB and BBA LLB merit scholarship (CLAT rank-based):

Special scholarships:

• Chancellor Scholarship Fund: for academic excellence and leadership.
• Times Group Employee Dependent Scholarship: for dependents of Times Group employees.
• Single Girl Child Scholarship: 10% on tuition.
• Sibling Scholarship: 10% for each sibling when two or more from the same family are enrolled simultaneously.
• Defence Personnel and Paramilitary: 5% on tuition for wards of defence/paramilitary personnel.
• Alumni Scholarship: 10% for Bennett alumni enrolling in postgraduate programmes.
• Sports Scholarship: up to 100% for national or international sports achievers.

Scholarship continuation requires minimum CGPA 8.0, all Year 1 exams cleared, and no disciplinary action. Multiple scholarships do not stack; the highest applicable scholarship applies.

Campus

Bennett University's 68-acre campus in TechZone II, Greater Noida (201310) was designed by RSP Architects (Singapore). The campus is a self-contained residential township with academic buildings, hostels, sports facilities, and media infrastructure.

Hostels: 8,500-plus residential capacity in separate boys and girls hostels. All rooms are air-conditioned. Room types: triple-sharing (Rs 1,70,000/yr), double-sharing (Rs 2,25,000/yr), and off-campus single option (Rs 3,24,000/yr). Hostel charges include all meals from a 36,000-square-foot dining hall (4 meals/day, FSSAI Eat Right certified, non-veg section available). Additional amenities include 1 Gbps Wi-Fi, laundry service, CCTV, backup generators, hot water, and medical wellness centre.

Labs: 80-plus industry-partnered labs in association with Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Dell EMC, and Cisco Networking Academy. Labs cover computation, optics, magnetic resonance, VLSI, networking, and applied sciences.

Innovation: Bennett Innovation Centre supports student startups with incubation space, mentorship, and funding access. Regular workshops connect students with industry experts and investors.

Media Infrastructure: On-campus television studio, radio studio, and media lab (Times Group infrastructure). Mass Communication and film students work with professional broadcast equipment and have internship access to The Times of India, Economic Times, and Navbharat Times.

Library: KOHA Integrated Library Management System with RFID gates, smart cards, and self-check-in kiosks. Both Central Library and Law Library are open 9 AM to 11 PM all days. External database access continues during vacations.

Sports: Cricket ground, football ground, tennis courts, squash court, AC indoor basketball court, swimming pool, gym, and 16-plus courts for various sports. Bennett is the first university in India to install 4 pickleball courts. Annual sports events: Sportikon and Bennett Marathon.

Connectivity: 1 Gbps campus-wide Wi-Fi and Jio True 5G. Greater Noida is accessible via NH-48 and Yamuna Expressway. The nearest metro station is Pari Chowk on the Aqua Line (Greater Noida Metro), approximately 5 km from campus. Jewar International Airport is under construction approximately 25 km away.

Notable firsts: India's first Medical Humanities Laboratory; first Indian university to launch Jio True 5G on campus.