Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

Gautam Buddha University is also referred as GBU. Gautam Buddha University was established in 2002.  The college is undertaken by the Government of Uttar Pradesh - Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) and New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (NOIDA).

GBU Highlights 

GBU Location

Gautam Buddha University is located on the Yamuna Expressway, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Greater Noida. IGI Airport is at a distance of 56 km whereas the nearest metro station Knowledge Park II is 7 km away. Greater Noida Bus depot is at a distance of 7 km. The closest is the Ghaziabad Railway station which is 15 km away.

Awards, Recognitions Accreditations and Collaborations

Accreditations

• GBU has been accredited by the NAAC B+.

Collaboration

• CBRI, Roorkee

• MNIT, Jaipur

• SAARC Cultural Centre Research Grant

• NIDM, Delhi

• DTU, Delhi

• NIH, Roorkee

• Manchester Metropolitan University U.K

• Queensland University 

• JMI, New Delhi

• AMITY University, Noida

• KNIT, Sultanpur 

• C.H B.P GEC Jaffarpur Delhi

• All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS)

• IUC, Delhi

• S. T. Microelectronics

• Inter-University Accelerator Centre (IUAC), Delhi

• University of Delhi (DU), Delhi

• Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology (NSIT), University of Delhi

• MNIT Jaipur, Sharda University Greater Noida, Moserbaer Greater Noida

• Sheffield Hallam University

• Academy of Business Studies

Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida Clubs, Committees and Councils

College clubs are made majorly to provide students a platform to showcase their talents. Apart from academics students can indulge in clubs and do some extracurricular activities.

• Dramatics Club-  The Dishayan Club has drama enthusiasts and they enhance their acting skills and learn more aspects of theatre. 

• Photography Club - The Photography Club - Pratibimb encourages budding photographers to exhibit their photography skills and capture captivating moments.

• Painting Club -  Chitrakala Club of GBU nurtures the creative talent and has students exhibiting their artistic skills through their paintings.

• Debating Society - Club Drishtikon is the Debate Society of Gautam Buddha University that has members who master the art of public speaking and are a part of various debate competitions.

• Literary Club, Arhant - The Literary Talent of GBU is nurtured by this Club and students are well versed with literature and are a part of literary activities.

• Music and Dance Club - Swaranjali is the Music and Dance Club of the varsity that has students who possess dancing and musical skills and showcase their talent by performing at various events and programmes.

• Social Service Club - This Club of Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida spreads the spirit of social service amongst the students and they are made responsible socially and are engaged in social welfare activities.

• Audio Visual Education Club 

• Electronics & Computer Programming Club 

• Adventure Club

Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida Infrastructure and Facilities

GBU infrastructure includes several facilities like library, separate boys and girls hostels, gym, sports complex, auditoriums, laboratories, Wi-Fi facilities, cafeteria, so on and so forth. Students can read about the facilities below:

• Gymnasium - Separate gymnasium for boys and girls is present inside the premises and students can go to the gym in their free time during their free time for the workout and physical fitness.

• Library - The library of the institute has a separate reading section and is the all-time favourite place of the book lovers and students have free access to a large number of e-journals and e-books.

• Auditorium and Conference Room - GBU has 09 IT enabled auditoriums and along with this it also has 2 more auditoriums and 16 conference rooms that are used in organising various events, activities, programmes, seminars, workshops, etc for the students.

• Sports - Students of the university can be a part of various indoor and outdoor sports and it has lawn-tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball and various other sports facilities.

• Hostel - GBU provides hostels for accommodation to the girls and boys for a comfortable stay and has 12 boys and 6 girls hostel. The hostel has all the necessary facilities and is taken care of by the hostel authorities. A Married Research Scholar Hostel is also present within the campus with a boarding facility of 156 students.

• Computer Centre - The college has modernised computer centre that fulfils the computational needs of the students and the faculty and provides internet access.

• Laboratories - Gautam Buddha University has sophisticated laboratories that use advanced technologies for the practical session and are well equipped with all the latest instruments.

GBU Courses, Fees and Eligibility

GBU College offers nine B.Tech, five B.Sc and 12 M.Tech programmes. It also provides the option of pursuing a dual degree or several Ph.D programmes.

GBU B.Tech  academic departments are:

• Computer Science

• Information Technology

• Electronics 

• Mechanical

• Artificial Intelligence

• Biotechnology

• Dairy Technology

• Civil Engineering

• Food Processing and Technology

GBU B.Sc academic departments are

• B.Sc Hotel Management

• B.Sc Physics Hons

• B.Sc-Physical Sciences Physics Chemistry and Mathematics

• B.Sc Mathematics Hons

• B.Sc Chemistry Hons

GBU M.Tech academic departments are

• M.Tech Computer Science

• M.Tech Power Systems

• M.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

• M.Tech Power Electronics and Drives

• M.Tech Power System Engineering

• M.Tech Data Science

• M.Tech Environmental Engineering

• M.Tech Renewable Energy Systems

• M.Tech Software Engineering

• M.Tech Instrumentation and Control

• M.Tech Wireless Communication and Networks

• M.Tech VLSI Design

GBU Fee:

Candidates have several payment options when it comes to courses in Gautam Buddha University. Depending on their convenience one could choose between net banking, NEFT, RTGS or demand draft. The average fee for B.Tech programme Rs. 3.6 lakhs. The average fee to be paid for the M.Tech programme is Rs. 2.28 lakhs whereas the total fee for the B.Sc programme is Rs. 95,000. 

GBU Fee

GBU Admission

Admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by GBU is done through rank achieved in JEE Mains/UPSEE exam (UG) and GATE(PG) Scores. Students have to apply and appear in the entrance examination. Step by step process for admission in GBU is mentioned below:

Admission to B.Tech:

• Aspiring candidates are required to fill the online application form available on the official website of Gautam Buddha University.

• Registered candidates will have to appear in the JEE Mains or UPSEE exam.

• The admissions are done on the basis of rank neither UPSEE or JEE Mains.

• The shortlisted candidates will be eligible for the last stage of the admission process that comprises of the verification of documents and fee payment.

Admission to M.Tech

• Aspiring candidates must score a minimum 50 per cent marks in their graduation degree.

• Aspiring candidates have to appear in the GATE examination.

• Students should be within the opening and closing rank of the cut off list which is based on GATE scores.

• If the student is eligible for the seat he or she can take admission after document verification and payment of fees.

Admission to B.Sc

• Students must pass their 10+2 from a recognised board or equivalent.

• Students must score a minimum of 50 per cent marks in their 10+2. 

• Depending on the student's applications a cutoff list is released by GBU authorities.

• The cutoff is based on student’s marks scored in 10+2 examinations. 

• Eligible students can take admission in their desired discipline.

• Final admission takes place after document verification and payment of fees.

GBU Scholarship

Gautam Buddha University has the provision of providing scholarships to its students. GBU scholarship is given to those individuals who have performed well in their semester examinations. Depending on everyone's scores scholarship is provided to the deserving candidates.

The candidates who top their semester examinations in B.Tech and M.Tech programmes are offered 20 per cent scholarship on their tuition fees for the next semester.

GBU Cutoff

The cutoff is based on the marks obtained by the students in the JEE Mains or UPSEE exam. The cut off for GBU is released every year for admission to the B.Tech programme. Several factors affect the cut off of GBU. The reasons for the 2020 Cutoff are listed below:

• The difficulty level of JEE Mains/UPSEE exam

• Availability of seats

• Total number of applicants

GBU Placement

Gautam Buddha University conducts its placement drive every year. The recruitment process consist of several stages which are mentioned below:

Step 1

In the first step the placement cell contacts various recruiters through email and sends them all the required documents such as placement brochure of Gautam Buddha University along with the invitation letter.

Step 2

Interested recruiters revert back to the college. The college along with the recruiter mutually decide a date and time for conducting the placement drives.

Step 3

The candidates who wish to participate in the GBU placement drive have to register or enrol for the recruitment drive and submit the required documents that will be used during the placement process. 

Step 4

Several recruiters visit the university on the dates as decided in advance by the recruiters and the placement cell and deliver a pre-placement talk in order to make them aware of the basic policies followed by the company and all the doubts of the students are addressed after the formal session.

Step 5

Individuals are required to qualify the various group discussion, selection tests, technical interview and HR interview conducted by the recruiters in order to be eligible for the final selection. Different recruiters have different processes of selection.

Step 6

The individuals who qualify all the tests, interviews and group discussions are offered the job.

The details of the placement drive are mentioned-below:

• Total number of students placed: 270

• Companies that participated in the placement drive: 52

• Average Package-  Rs. 4,40,000 per annum

• Highest Package- Rs. 8,00,000 per annum

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where does Gautam Buddha University stands in NIRF ranking?

A. GBU is at 99th position in NIRF ranking.

Q. When was GBU established?

A. GBU was established in 2002.

Q. What is the total number of faculty members in GBU?

A. A total of 137 faculty members are currently a part of Gautam Buddha University.

Q. What is the total campus area of GBU?

A. GBU’s entire campus spreads in the area of 551 acres.

Q. Is Gautam Buddha University a government or private college?

A. GBU is a state government funded college.