Galgotias University is a private university in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, accredited A+ by NAAC with a CGPA of 3.37 out of 4.0 in its first accreditation cycle in 2022. The 52-acre campus on Yamuna Expressway hosts over 25,000 students across engineering, law, pharmacy, management, sciences, and commerce, with B.Tech, MBA, BA LLB, and B.Pharmacy as the flagship programmes.
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Founded | July 2011 (Galgotias Education Group active since 1933) |
| Type | Private university, recognised by UGC |
| Location | Sector 17-A, Yamuna Expressway, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 203201 |
| Campus | 52 acres, opposite Buddha International Circuit |
| NAAC | A+ (CGPA 3.37/4.0, first cycle, 2022) |
| NIRF 2025 | Law rank 36 (score 53.33), Pharmacy rank 55 (score 50.66), University band 101-150, Engineering band 101-150, Management band 101-125 |
| NIRF 2024 | Pharmacy rank 50 (score 50.73), Management rank 98 (score 42.90) |
| QS 2026 | 43rd among Indian universities (global band 1200-1400) |
| THE 2025 | 45th among Indian universities (global band 1001-1200) |
| Students | 25,000+ across UG, PG, and PhD |
| Flagship | B.Tech (multiple specialisations) |
| B.Tech fee | Rs 1.59-1.64 lakh per year (Rs 6.36-6.56 lakh total, 4 years) |
| Avg package (2025) | Rs 5.4 lakh per annum |
| Highest package (2025) | Rs 39 lakh per annum |
| Total offers | 5,500+ cumulative from 1,200+ organisations |
| Admission | B.Tech via JEE Main/GUCET; MBA via CAT/MAT; BA LLB via CLAT; B.Pharm via NEET counselling |
| Official website | galgotiasuniversity.edu.in |
| Programme | Level | Duration | Admission | Approx fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (CSE, ECE, and specialised tracks) | UG | 4-year | JEE Main / GUCET | Rs 1.59-1.64 lakh/yr (Rs 6.36-6.56 lakh total) |
| MBA | PG | 2-year | CAT / MAT / CMAT / GUMAT | Rs 1.52 lakh/yr (Rs 3.04 lakh total) |
| BA LLB (Hons) | UG integrated | 5-year | CLAT / GULSAAT | Rs 1.20 lakh/yr (Rs 6.00 lakh total) |
| M.Tech | PG | 2-year | GATE / GUCET | Rs 0.92 lakh/yr (Rs 1.84 lakh total) |
| MCA | PG | 2-year | NIMCET / GUCET | Rs 1.07 lakh/yr (Rs 2.14 lakh total) |
| BCA | UG | 3-year | GUCET / merit | Rs 0.87 lakh/yr (Rs 2.61 lakh total) |
| B.Com | UG | 3-year | GUCET / merit | Rs 1.10 lakh/yr (Rs 3.30 lakh total) |
| B.Sc | UG | 3-year | GUCET / merit | Rs 0.65 lakh/yr (Rs 1.95 lakh total) |
Students admitted to Galgotias University may be eligible for UP government scholarship schemes for SC, ST, OBC, and General (EWS) category students, administered through the UP Scholarship portal. The university offers merit-based fee waivers for top JEE Main rankers on B.Tech seats; specific scholarship percentages and eligibility criteria are published at galgotiasuniversity.edu.in/p/admissions.
Separate on-campus hostels for boys and girls with air-conditioned rooms, wi-fi, and mess facilities; 24-hour security. The 52-acre campus includes academic and research blocks, a central library, sports complex, gymnasium, auditorium, innovation centre, and medical centre.
Galgotias University was established in July 2011 by the Galgotias Education Group, which has been active in education since 1933, at Sector 17-A, Yamuna Expressway, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 203201. The university operates under the Uttar Pradesh State Universities Act, 2000, and is recognised by the University Grants Commission. The 52-acre integrated campus is located opposite the Buddha International Circuit on the Yamuna Expressway and enrols over 25,000 students across polytechnic, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes.
The university was accredited A+ by NAAC with a CGPA of 3.37 out of 4.0 in its first accreditation cycle in 2022. Galgotias University figures in the NIRF 2025 rankings across five categories: Law at rank 36 with a score of 53.33, Pharmacy at rank 55 with a score of 50.66, University in the 101 to 150 band, Engineering in the 101 to 150 band, and Management in the 101 to 125 band. In NIRF 2024, it held Pharmacy rank 50 (score 50.73) and Management rank 98 (score 42.90).
B.Tech admission is through JEE Main or the Galgotias University Combined Engineering Test (GUCET), with UP State Joint Entrance Test scores also accepted. The four-year programme spans specialisations including Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and newer tracks in cloud computing with AI, quantum computing, full-stack development, and gaming technology. MBA admission is through CAT, MAT, XAT, or CMAT; BA LLB 5-year integrated admission is through CLAT or GULSAAT; and B.Pharmacy admission is through NEET state counselling.
The 2025 batch recorded an average package of 5.4 lakh rupees per annum and a highest package of 39 lakh rupees per annum, with over 5,500 cumulative placement offers from more than 1,200 recruiting organisations. The university recorded 60 or more offers above 10 lakh CTC and 750 or more offers above 6 lakh CTC in the same cycle.
NIRF 2025: Law rank 36 (score 53.33), Pharmacy rank 55 (score 50.66), and band appearances in University (101-150), Engineering (101-150), and Management (101-125), making it one of the few private universities in UP to appear in five NIRF categories simultaneously.
Accredited A+ by NAAC with a CGPA of 3.37 out of 4.0 in its first accreditation cycle in 2022, with the university claiming this as the highest first-cycle NAAC CGPA among UP universities.
Over 5,500 cumulative offers from 1,200 or more recruiters; 2025 batch average package Rs 5.4 LPA and highest Rs 39 LPA; more than 60 offers above 10 LPA and 750 or more offers above 6 LPA.
43rd among Indian universities in QS World University Rankings 2026 (global band 1200-1400) and 45th in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025 (band 1001-1200).
B.Tech from Rs 1.59 to 1.64 lakh per year; MBA Rs 1.52 lakh per year; BA LLB Rs 1.20 lakh per year; B.Sc as low as Rs 0.65 lakh per year, covering engineering, law, pharmacy, management, and sciences under one campus.
Honest caveat: Galgotias University's NIRF placements in the University, Engineering, and Management categories are in rank bands (101 to 150 or 101 to 125) without published exact ranks or scores, making precise cross-institution comparison difficult in those categories. The average package of Rs 5.4 LPA covers all branches and years; B.Tech CSE and tech specialisation packages typically exceed the all-branch average while non-tech streams tend to be lower. As a private university, tuition fees are subject to annual revision and the official fee schedule at galgotiasuniversity.edu.in should be confirmed before admission.
| Framework | Category | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Law | 2025 | #36 |
| NIRF | Pharmacy | 2025 | #55 |
| NIRF | Pharmacy | 2024 | #50 |
| NIRF | Management | 2024 | #98 |
8 courses offered. Fees in INR lakhs.
| Course | Specialization | Duration | Total seats | Total fee | Avg package |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) | — | 36 months | — | ₹3.3L | — |
| B.Sc (Bachelor of Science) | — | 36 months | — | ₹1.95L | — |
| B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | — | 48 months | — | ₹6.56L | — |
| BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) | — | 36 months | — | ₹2.61L | — |
| LLB (Bachelor of Laws) | — | 60 months | — | ₹6L | — |
| M.Tech (Master of Technology) | — | 24 months | — | ₹1.84L | — |
| MBA (Master of Business Administration) | — | 24 months | — | ₹3.04L | — |
| MCA (Master of Computer Applications) | — | 24 months | — | ₹2.14L | — |
1-year placement history, latest data from 2025.
Campus size, faculty strength, hostel facilities, and academic infrastructure.
Separate residential hostels for men and women on the Greater Noida campus, with single, double, and triple sharing rooms in AC and non-AC categories. Hostel services include Wi-Fi, mess, laundry, common rooms, CCTV, and 24-hour security. Annual hostel charges range from about 75,000 to 1.4 lakh depending on occupancy and AC option.
