GLA University, Mathura

GLA University also referred as GLA is situated in Mathura. The college is named after Late Shri Ganeshi Lal Agrawal. GLA University was established in the year 1998. The university is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, New Delhi. GLA University is recognised by Government of Uttar Pradesh, BAR Council of INDIA, University Grant Commission (UGC), National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), Association of Indian Universities and Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). The college has several undergraduate, postgraduate as well as Ph.D degrees to offer. GLA University has been ranked 59th in the pharmacy category by NIRF in 2021.

GLA University Highlights 

GLA University Location

GLA University is located at 17km Stone, NH-2, Mathura-Delhi Road Mathura, Chaumuhan, in Uttar Pradesh. Ajhai Railway Station is around 8 km away from the college. Indira Gandhi International Airport is around 163 km away and Old Bus Stand is approx 17 km away from the institute. 

Awards, Recognitions Accreditations and Collaborations:

Accreditations

• GLA University has been accredited by the NAAC.

Rankings

• GLA University has secured 59th in the pharmacy category by NIRF in 2021.

Collaboration

• Parana Western State University, Parana State, Brazil

• University of Malaya, Malaysia 

• Particle Physics Group, Institute of Physics Academia Sinica, Taiwan (Physics)

• Arkansas State University (ASU) – Jonesboro, USA

• Fort Hays State University (FHSU), State of Kansas_USA, Dept-Administration

• Jacksonville State University, USA (Computer Engineering & Application)

• University of Melbourne, Australia (Computer Engineering & Application)

• St. Thomas, USA and GLA University (IBM, PG)

• California State University San Bernardino, USA (IBM, PG)

• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, UK (CIMA) (IBM, UG)

• JSSATE- Science & Technology Entrepreneur Park, Noida

• United Overseas Patent Firm

• IBM India Private Ltd.

• SVR Infotech

• TUV SUV South Asia Pvt. Ltd.

• VMWare International Limited

• Bentley Centre of Excellence & Spageo Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

• Simpa Energy India Pvt. Ltd., Noida

• National Instruments Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru

• EdGate Technologies Pvt Ltd Bangalore

• Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Technology Development Centre, Agra

• JBM Auto Limited SDC, Faridabad

• Rubicon Skill Development Pvt. Ltd.

• Ayurvet Limited

• Biozone Research Technologies Pvt. Ltd. - Chennai.

• National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) New Delhi

• National Jalma Institute (ICMR), Agra

• Central Institute for Research on Goats (CIRG), Mathura (Biotechnology)

• Stanley Browne Laboratory Delhi

• NSIC Technical centre, Neemka (Faridabad)

• Shri Dhanwantri Ayurvedic Medical College & Research Centre (Institute of Pharmaceutical Research)

• Cisco Networking Academy

• Millennium India Education Foundation, New Delhi

• ESI Sports India Private Limited, Pune

• NSIC- Technical Service Centre (Aligarh) - University Polytechnic

• Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) for Educational Research and Technological Co-operation (Biotechnology)

• Central Institute of subtropical Horticulture (CISH), Lucknow (Biotechnology)

• Shriram Institute for industrial research

• Indian Institute of Metals (IIM Kolkata)

• Hydrology, Roorkee, Uttarakhand

• National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM)

• Quality Council of India, New Delhi

• GlobalLogic India Limited

• MSME (PPDC), AGRA

• Jadavpur University Kolkata (Dept of Chemistry)

• Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research, Rajasthan - DRMR

• National Research Centre on Equines & Veterinary Type Culture Collection , Hisar, Haryana (Biotechnology)

• The Institution of Engineering and Technology (Electrical Engineering)

• Center of Excellence for Logistics and supply chain management with Safeducate Learning Pvt Ltd. (A concern of Safexpress) 

• Nuclear Particle Physics Group, Department of Physics, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, INDIA

• Department of Physics, School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, Central University of South Bihar, INDIA

• National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR) Karnal, Haryana

• Central Sheep and Wool Research Institue, Jaipur (Raj.) (Biotechnology)

• Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research (IISR)_Lucknow Dept-Biotechnology

• National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi (Biotechnology)

• Malviya Centre for Innovation BHU Varanasi

• NewGen IDEC 

• Anjaney Trust, Mathura (Biotechnology)

• Centeral Molecular Research Laboratory Department of BioChemistry  Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical & Health Science, Dehradun

• Raja Balwant Singh College, Agra, Uttar Pradesh

• Indian Institute of Pulses Research, Kanpur

• Qversity Education Services Pvt Ltd., Noida

• ICAR

 GLA University, Greater Noida Clubs, Committees and Councils:

GLA University has several clubs made for its students. These clubs are made in order to help these students get involved in extracurricular activities. Not only that it provides them with 

• Robotics Club: This Club pervades knowledge of robotics among the students and regularly conducts various workshops for the students interested in robotics.

• Quiz Club: This is the Quiz Club of the university that has students having a curious nature who organises and participates in various quizzes in institutions all over the state.

• Arts Club: This club provides a platform for the students to showcase their creative talent in the field of arts and encourages them to take part in it.

• Poetry Club: This Club of the institute provides a platform for the students to express their thoughts, feelings, opinions and become great orators.

• Nature Club: The members of this Club make continuous efforts to conserve and protect the environment and connect with the society and communities at large.

• Dramatics Club: The Dramatics Club of the college is for theatre and dramatics enthusiasts. This club consists of actors and performers. It organises events like street plays, stage plays etc for the students.

• Photography Club: The Photography Club of GLA University, Mathura provides a platform for budding photographers to showcase their photography talent and they participate in various photography competitions.

• National Cadet Corps: NCC of GLA University works with an objective to create a suitable environment to motivate the youth to take up a career in the Armed Forces and feel proud of the nation.

GLA University, Greater Noida Infrastructure and Facilities

GLA has a well built infrastructure. GLA university provides several facilities to its students. Some of them are mentioned below:

• Hostel: The university has provided hostel facilities to the students and has separate hostels for girls and boys. Students can avail the facilities of Wi-Fi networks, indoor games.

• Sports: GLA University, Mathura provides sports facilities and encourages them to participate in indoor and outdoor games for their physical and mental well being.

• Library: GLA University, Mathura has a library that has all kinds of text and reference books for the students and is a perfect place for book lovers.

• Departmental Stores: The university has 2 departmental stores that fulfils the daily needs and requirements such as stationeries.

• Canteen: The college has a canteen that provides nutritious, healthy and hygienic meals and snacks to the students at a reasonable price to the students.

• Transportation: GLA University, Mathura provides bus services to the students, staff and faculty for their transportation from different parts of the city. The institute has a fleet of 40+ buses that provides this service.

GLA University Courses, Fees and Eligibility

GLA University offers eight B.Tech, four B.Sc and eight M.Tech programmes. It also provides the option of pursuing a dual degree or several Ph.D programmes.

GLA University B.Tech  academic departments are:

• Automobile Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Computer Science and Engineering

• Electronics and Communication Engineering

• Electrical and Electronics Engineering

•  Electrical Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Mechatronics Engineering

GLA University B.Sc academic departments are

• Physics Hons

• Chemistry Hons

• Biotechnology Hons

• Agriculture Hons

GLA University M.Tech academic departments are

• Production Engineering

• Fluid and Thermal Science Engineering

• Energy Systems

• Electronics and Communication Engineering

• Computer Science and Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

• Design Engineering

GLA University Fee

In order to pay the fees of GLA University candidates have several payment options. Depending on their convenience one could choose between net banking, NEFT, RTGS or demand draft. The average fee for B.Tech programme Rs. 3.7 lakhs. The average fee to be paid for the M.Tech programme is Rs. 2.38 lakhs whereas the total fee for the B.Sc programme is Rs. 2.8 lakhs.

GLA University Fee

GLA University Admission

Admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes taught in GLA University can be obtained through clearing entrance exams. In order to be admitted in several UG as well as PG programmes one needs to appear in GLAET. One also has an alternative of applying through JEE Mains scores (UG) or GATE score(PG).

GLA University admission process is mentioned below

Admission to B.Tech

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

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

• The admissions are done on the basis of rank in either GLAET 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. 

• Students should appear in GLAET exam

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

• The cutoff is based on the student's rank in GLAET entrance test.

• Eligible students can take admission in their desired discipline.

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

GLA University Scholarship

When it comes to GLA University scholarship plans, several students in the B.Tech programme are given opportunities. GLA University, Mathura provides scholarship opportunities to students based on two criterias. 

Criteria 1

The scholarship is given to students based on their marks scored in 10+2.

Criteria 2

The scholarship is given to students based on their JEE Mains percentile.

GLA University  Cutoff

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

• The difficulty level of JEE Mains/GLAET exam

• Availability of seats

• Total number of applicants

GLA University Placement

GLA University conducts its placement drive every year. The recruitment process consist of several stages. The first step involves contacting various recruiters, after which the interesting companies respond to the college. Those interested in the recruitment drive should enrol themselves for it and submit all the important documents. There is also a pre-placement talks so that the students are aware of various hiring policies and get their doubts cleared. From there individuals are required to clear various selection procedure steps. Those who clear all the steps are offered jobs.

According to GLA University placement data for B.Tech released by the college, for the academic year 2019. The highest package received was Rs. 9.5 LPA whereas the average package was Rs. 5 LPA. 

The details of the placement drive are mentioned-below:

• Total number of students placed: 1700+

• Companies that participated in the placement drive: 150

• Average Package-  Rs. 5,00,000 per annum

• Highest Package- Rs. 9,50,000 per annum

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where does GLA University stands in NIRF ranking?

A. GLA University is at 169th position in NIRF ranking.

Q. When was GLA established?

A. GLA was established in 1998.

Q. Where is GLA University located? 

A. GLA University is located at NH-2, Mathura.

Q. Does GLA University have any hostel facilities?

A. Yes, GLA University offers hostel facilities to both girls and booths.

Q. How many students are enrolled in GLA University?

A. A total of 10162 students are enrolled under several courses in GLA University.