Galgotias University, Greater Noida

About College:

The Galgotias University (GU) is located in the city of Greater Noida, in the state of Uttar Pradesh (UP). Greater Noida is part of the National Capital Region (NCR) surrounding Delhi, and so needless to say, benefits from its prime positioning within a business hub. The GU was founded in the year 2011. It is part of the Galgotias Educational Institutions (GEI). The group operates a full- fledged university, a management & technology college, one for pharmacy one for engineering. The Galgotias family has been into education for some time now. In addition, the group also runs hotels and publications. 

The GU’s campus is spread over sixty acres of land. It has been recognized by the UGC (University Grants Commission). It is also a member of the AIU (Association of Indian Universities) at the national level. The different courses catered to, here at the GDGU, have been ratified by the respective bodies for the same. The technical courses for instance, have met the approval of the AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education). This also includes the BCI (Bar Council of India) for law, INC (Indian Nursing Council) for nursing, PCI (Pharmacy Council of India) for pharmacy and by the Council of Architecture. Its education programmes are recognized by the NCTE (National Council for Teacher Education).

The entire academics, here at the Galgotias University is run by a cohort of fifteen schools, each with expertise in its own area. Each school is then further tasked with providing courses under its domain. Thirteen of these schools here for the areas of- Education, Agriculture, Nursing, Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Finance & Commerce, Engineering & Technology, Law & Legal Studies, Basic & Applied Sciences, Medical & Allied Sciences, Hospitality & Tourism, Architecture & Planning, and for Media & Communication Studies. In addition, there is the School of Lifelong Learning, which is to facilitate continuing education. The last one is the University Polytechnic. This is for skills training. 

Each of these schools offers a plethora of study topics. Some integrated programmes are also run here. The BCA plus MCA and the BBA plus MBA are two such prominent options. In law, two options exist for the LLB to be undertaken either with the BA or with a BBA. MBA options exist in a number of innovative, unique programmes. These may be pursued for the areas of Business Analytics, Aviation Management, Marketing & Automobile Management and for Logistics & Supply Chain Management. One more of these is the MBA in Trade Fair, Events and Convention Management. Liberal Arts is another popular option. 

Courses are run here right from the UG till doctoral levels. Some diploma programme options too exist. These are primarily for those, unable to dedicate the full time period for the regular programme. Those merely seeking skill upgrades, also often enrol for such courses. Diplomas may be availed here at the GU in Business and in Pharmacy, but most common is for the numerous engineering courses. Engineering areas up for diplomas here include- Electrical, Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Automobile, Production, Computer Science, Electronics & Communication and for Construction Management. Food Technology and Instrumentation are two more topics in it. Several options also exist at the master’s level. 

To make the academics more engaging in certain fields, MOUs have been signed with industry bodies. To better facilitate the area of Aviation Management, an MOU has been inked by the GU with Flywings Simulator Training Center, located in nearby Gurugram, also part of the NCR. This helps in simulated training. Several international tie- ups have also been inked by the Galgotias University. This helps in research collaboration, facilitating exchange programmes and generating consulting assignments. Such partners of the GU are located all over the world, in the countries of USA, Germany, Cyprus, Tanzania, Australia, Italy, France, Switzerland and in Malaysia. 

Some of the prominent names among these collaborators includes the likes of- Purdue University, Goethe University, Asia Pacific University, Kent State University, Institute of Accountancy Arusha, University of Arkansas, University of Maryland, University of Pisa, Inter Napa College, Chifley Business School, Northern Illinois University, Group INSEEC and the American Graduate School of Business. Industry body NASSCOM (National Association of Software and Services Companies) has been roped in as the GU’s curriculum partner. This helps make the pedagogy more attuned to the industry requirements. As research is accorded such top importance here, a few patents have also been filed by the university. 

The Galgotias University has been placed high up, across ranking platforms. The QS World University Rankings 2018, ranked the university at number 164th within India and within the 171- 180 rank band among the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) nations. The Times Higher Education Rankings have meanwhile placed the GU within the 600- 800 band for Asia and in the 451- 700 for BRICS and the Emerging Economies. Such excellence has also festered during the placements’ season, with top recruiters selecting from campus. Some of the top recruiters over the past few seasons here at the GU include the likes of- Airtel, Lupin, Aon Hewitt, Infosys, Toyota, JK Tyres, NCC, NIIT, Nokia, Mphasis, JSW, Lanco, HCL, GSK, DLF, Bajaj Capital, Birla Soft, Axis Bank, BMW and Citibank, besides many more.