Galgotias University (GU) Greater Noida

About Galgotias University
The Galgotias University achieved the Highest Benchmark towards Academic Excellence NAAC A+ Accreditation in First Cycle. This makes Galgotias the Only Private University in Uttar Pradesh with the Highest NAAC Score of 3.37 out of 4 Awarded by NAAC & the Highest Graded Autonomous Institute of the UGC, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India.

The Galgotias University, Uttar Pradesh, sponsored by Smt. Shakuntala Educational and Welfare Society, has been established by state of Uttar Pradesh under section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956 vide The Galgotias University Uttar Pradesh Act, 14 of 2011. The University commenced its operation from the academic session 2011-12.

Galgotias University opened its door to the first batch in July of 2011 and in year 2022-2023, the university has grown to more than 15000 students. Galgotias University aspires to be and is on a fast-track to become an internationally recognized university that excels in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary education, research and innovation, educating globally competitive graduates with potential to become leaders in their fields of endeavour. The graduates will have deep knowledge within their fields but will also excel in problem solving skills, will be aware of the societal context of their chosen profession, will function effectively in teams, will have good communications skills and above all, be life-long learners.

The 'students-first' philosophy is a big reason why Galgotias University is consistently ranked among India's top universities. The focus of Galgotias University is on low student-to-faculty ratio that promotes plenty of personal attention and mentoring opportunities.

The record-breaking placement at Galgotias this year is an apt testimony to its focus on upholding the highest academic standards right from selecting top faculty, introducing world-class pedagogical practices to personality development of the students.

We have 13 schools, 19 Departments with 100+ programs in Polytechnic, Undergraduate, Postgraduate and PhD programs. We have approvals from various Councils [Pharmacy: Pharmacy Council of India (PCI); Law: Bar Council of India (BCI); Nursing: Indian Nursing Council (INC); Education: National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE); Hotel Management: Norms of National Council for Hotel Management (NCHM)].

The University is recognized in band “Excellent” in ARIIA Ranking 2021, granted with UGC-12B status and DSIR SIRO. The University is also listed in 151-200 top universities of India, 147 in Engineering Category, in the band of 59 for Pharmacy and 93 for Management in NIRF INDIA RANKINGS 2021 as declared by MHRD. The accreditation of two programs (MBA & B.Pharma) has been granted by National Board of Accreditation (NBA) under Tier (I). Three programs (B.Tech. CSE, B.Tech. ME, B.Tech. EC) are under consideration by National Board of Accreditation (NBA) under Tier (II). Galgotias University is youngest in the country to get such accreditations by NBA.

More than 10,000+ Publications, 1000+ Patents Published, 57 have been granted so far and many in pipeline.

With around 1000 plus faculty members, the university also have in campus five-star Boys Hostel accommodating around 1400 students and off-campus girls’ hostel to accommodate 250 plus girls.