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Garden City University campusReviewed 25 May 2026GCU · Bangalore
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Garden City University — Fees, Placements & Admission 2026

80%
Placement · 2023-24
Official selection route

No separate management quota;
official selection process applies

Garden City University publishes Domestic/NRI and International fee schedules, not a separate management-quota price list.

What is actually available
  • JEE Main
  • Lateral Entry
  • International Students Admission
  • UGC NET (PhD exemption)
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Placements · 2023-24

GCU placements

GCU placements 2023-24: 80% placement rate, ₹4.5L average CTC, 16 LPA highest CTC. Recruiters include AB In Bev, Accolite, ANZ, Axis Bank.Source: placement source

80%
₹4.5LAvg CTC
16 LPAHighest CTC
Recruiter network
AB In BevAccoliteANZAxis BankBioconCareernetCleartripCNBCCognizantDeloitteDeutsche BankDXC TechnologyFirst AmericanGenepathGodrejGoldman SachsGoogleGSKHCGHDFC Bank
placement source
Programmes · intake

Programmes & intake

B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering

B.Tech CSE4 yr

B.Tech in Information Technology

B.Tech IT4 yr

B.Tech in Robotic Engineering

B.Tech Robotics4 yr

B.Tech in Electronics Engineering

B.Tech Electronics4 yr

B.Tech in Mechatronics Engineering

B.Tech Mechatronics4 yr

B.E. in Computer Science

B.E. CSE4 yr

B.E. in Information Science

B.E. IS4 yr

Bachelor of Business Administration

BBA3 yr

BBA in Business Analytics

BBA — Business Analytics3 yr

BBA in Aviation

BBA — Aviation3 yr

BBA in Tourism

BBA — Tourism3 yr

Bachelor of Computer Applications

BCA3 yr

B.Com (Hons.)

B.Com3 yr

B.Com with ACCA integration

B.Com (ACCA)3 yr

BHM

BHM4 yr

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

BPT4 yr

B.Sc. Psychology (Hons.)

B.Sc. Psychology3 yr

B.Sc. Forensic Sciences (Chemistry / Genetics)

B.Sc. Forensic Sciences3 yr

B.Sc. Biotechnology, Biochemistry & Genetics

B.Sc. Biotech3 yr

B.Sc. Bioinformatics, Statistics & Data Science

B.Sc. Bioinformatics3 yr

B.Sc. Data Science & Cyber Security

B.Sc. DS & Cyber3 yr

B.Sc. Fashion Design

B.Sc. Fashion3 yr

BA English with Comparative Literature

BA English/Comp Lit3 yr

Master of Business Administration

MBA2 yr

Master of Computer Applications

MCA2 yr

M.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering

M.Tech CSE2 yr

M.Tech in VLSI Design

M.Tech VLSI2 yr

Master of Physiotherapy

MPT2 yr

M.Sc. Data Analytics

M.Sc. Data Analytics2 yr

M.Sc. Psychology

M.Sc. Psychology2 yr

M.Com in Finance and Accounting

M.Com2 yr

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)

Ph.D3 yr
Admissions · 2026-27

GCU admissions

University entrance / merit processJEE Main where accepted

Application steps

1Register and verify your email at admissions.gardencity.university
2Complete the application form online and pay Rs 2000 registration fee
3Receive a conditional offer letter after review
4Meet the conditions specified in the offer (eligibility, document submission, first instalment fee)
5Obtain the Enrollment Letter

Eligibility

  • Entrance tests: JEE Main, UGC NET (PhD exemption)
  • PCM (General): ≥ 50%
  • Application fee: ₹2,000
  • KEA code: E288
  • COMEDK code: E049
Hostel · campus

GCU hostel

GCU hostel details are listed in this section. amenities include Individual lockers, Medical help and counsellors on call, Internet stations, Convenience stores, Emergency services and ambulance on call.

Amenities
Individual lockersMedical help and counsellors on callInternet stationsConvenience storesEmergency services and ambulance on callMulti-activity playing groundsLaundry serviceTV loungeSelf-service kitchenette (select blocks)
hostel source
Scholarships

Scholarships

govt + institutional beneficiaries (AY 2022-23).

Infrastructure & facilities

Labs, library, sports, hostels & campus facilities

Garden City University spans about 195 acres across three Bengaluru campuses — the Indiranagar city office, the K.R. Puram (Old Madras Road) main academic campus, and the 178-acre GCU Knowledge Park at Hoskote. The central library holds around 35,062 books (4,550 titles), 140 reader seats and 29 computers, runs OPAC/RFID circulation and subscribes to EBSCO Academic Search Elite and DELNET alongside national consortia such as e-Shodh Sindhu, Shodhganga, NDL and SWAYAM. Specialised labs include the Samsung SEED AI/ML linguistics lab, a Census Resource Lab, a Forensic Laboratory, a Language Laboratory and a Media Laboratory, with video-conferencing-enabled smart classrooms and campus-wide Wi-Fi. Sports facilities cover a futsal synthetic ground, badminton, basketball, football and cricket grounds plus separate gyms. Campus support includes a 24x7 ambulance and doctor-on-call, the GCU Physiocare unit, on-campus banks and ATMs (Canara Bank, Federal Bank), a mall-styled multi-cuisine food court, the Kaffe Gardenia café and a 24x7 help desk. Sustainability measures span rainwater harvesting, solar and wind power, a single-use-plastic ban and dense afforestation at Hoskote.

195 ac
Campus area
35,062
Library volumes
Named labs
Samsung SEED Lab (AI / ML linguistics)Census Resource LabForensic LaboratoryLanguage LaboratoryMedia LaboratoryComputer Laboratories with Internet connectivity
Library databases
EBSCO Academic Search EliteDELNET (Developing Library Network)
Sports
Badminton CourtBasketball CourtGymnasium (separate for students and faculty)Futsal Synthetic GroundFootball GroundCricket Ground / Stadium
Sustainability
Rooftop & surface rainwater harvesting, percolation pits, recharge wellsRenewable energy — solar panels and wind turbinesSingle-use plastic ban (straws, cutlery, plates)Food-waste management — composting & food donation programsCarbon-footprint actions — energy-efficient buildings & offsettingDense afforestation at the Hoskote (GCU Knowledge Park) campus
infrastructure source

Research & rankings

Centres, patents, grants & MoU partners
Centres of excellence
Centers of Excellence for Innovation and Research (CEIR)Research for Change — coordinated under the Research and Innovation Council (RIC).
GCU Incubation Centre (GCUIC)Pre-incubation and incubation support for student and faculty startups, with DPIIT-recognised ventures and technology transfer.
Ecosystem
Research and Innovation Council (RIC)Centers of Excellence for Innovation and Research (CEIR)GCU Incubation Centre (GCUIC)IPR Cell (established 2020, with KSCST)8 in-house departmental research journals19 PhDs awarded (9 in 2024, 10 in 2025)
Named patents
A Fruit Reaping DeviceGranted
An Intelligent Storage System for Food ItemGranted
A Portable Apparatus for Preparation of BeveragesGranted
Decentralized Data Storage and Processing Method for Automatic Wireless Network Authentication in an IoT SystemGranted
Portable Blood Chemistry AnalyzerGranted (design) · App 6259159
Live grants · 2023-25
Ayush, Government of India · Medicinal Plant CampaignMedicinal Plant Campaign (2023-24, Rs 18.9 Lakh)
Karnataka State Medicinal Plants Authority · Herbal GardensHerbal Gardens (2024-25)
Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology · State Medical Plant Based GardenState Medical Plant Based Garden (2022-23)
Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology · Training ProgramTraining Program (2022-23)
MoU partners
University of Liverpool, UKUniversity of York, UKIAE Paris Sorbonne Business School, University of ParisUniversity Camilo José Cela (UCJC), SpainHadassah Academic College, IsraelQueen Mary University of LondonUniversity Putra Malaysia / Putra Business SchoolAhmad Dahlan University, YogyakartaKing's College LondonNational Dairy Research Institute
research source

Notable alumni

Distinguished graduates, rank holders & events
Notable alumnus 1
BBA 2008
Founder, Indian fintech startup
Notable alumnus 2
MBA 2010
VP, Multinational FMCG
Notable alumnus 3
BCA 2012
Senior engineering manager, FAANG company
Notable alumnus 4
B.Com 2011
Partner, Big-4 audit firm
Notable alumnus 5
B.Sc Biotech 2013
Research scientist, leading pharma company
Notable alumnus 6
MA Journalism 2015
Anchor, national news channel
Notable alumnus 7
BPT 2014
Physiotherapist, professional sports team
Notable alumnus 8
Hotel Management 2009
GM, international hotel chain (Dubai)
Notable alumnus 9
BBA 2016
Co-founder, Ed Tech startup
Notable alumnus 10
MCA 2017
Engineering lead, Indian unicorn

Leadership & faculty heads

Management, principal & heads of departments
Dr. Sheeja M S
Dr. Sheeja M S
Registrar
Ph.D in Plant Biotechnology; PG topper (Microbiology/Biotechnology)
Lt. Gen. Ramesh Halgali PVSM, AVSM, SM (Retd)
Lt. Gen. Ramesh Halgali PVSM, AVSM, SM (Retd)
Ceo
Graduate, Indian Military Academy; Defence Services Staff College; Higher Command Course, Army War College; National Defence College; Senior Fellowship at Atlantic Council, Washington DC; M.Phil
Dr. Baby Niviya Feston
Dean Ric
Dr. Joseph V G
Dr. Joseph V G
Founder — Chancellor
Mr. Ajay B N
Coordinator
Dr. D P Sudhagar
Dr. D P Sudhagar
Iqac Director
Mr. Raju J
Finance Officer
Dr. M. Ramachandra Gowda
Dr. M. Ramachandra Gowda
Vice Chancellor
M.Com, M.Phil, Ph.D. in Marketing Management
Heads of Departments
Commerce & Management
Dr. Shubha Chandra
HOD — Commerce & Management (Associate Professor)
M.Com (Business Administration), Ph.D (awarded 2006), Higher Diploma in Software Engineering
Computer Science
Prof. Elizabeth M
HOD In-Charge, Computer Science (Assistant Professor, MCA)
Engineering — Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam School of Engineering
Dr. Yeshodamma S
HOD — Engineering
Fashion & Apparel Design
Dr. M Selvadass
HOD — Fashion & Apparel Design
Ph.D in Textile Technology (VTU, Belagavi); M.Tech (Bapuji Institute, Davangere); B.E. in Textile Technology
Forensic Science
Mr. Joemon K J (Prof.)
HOD — Forensic Science
M.Sc, M.Phil in Chemistry (analytical specialisation), pursuing Ph.D in electroanalytical chemistry
Hotel Management
Mr. Ranganathan Yadunath
HOD — Hotel Management
BHM (SRM Institute, University of Madras); MBA in HR (Sikkim Manipal University); pursuing M.Sc Hotel Management & Catering Technology (Madurai Kamaraj University)
Indian & Foreign Languages
Dr. Neetu Raina
HOD — Languages
MA, Ph.D in English from Jammu University; Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication
Life Sciences
Dr. Preethi Rajesh
HOD — Life Sciences
M.Sc, M.Phil, Ph.D in Biochemistry (Medical Biochemistry)
Media Studies
Dr. Subramanian N
HOD — Media Studies
Ph.D
Physiotherapy / Health Sciences
Dr. Pinky Dutta
HOD — Physiotherapy
BPT, MPT in Musculoskeletal Disorders and Sports Physiotherapy (Bangalore, 2009)
Psychology
Dr. Vasumathi Rajagopala Krishnan
HOD — Psychology
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FAQ

GCU FAQs

Is Garden City University recognised?
Yes. GCU is a Karnataka State Private University established through Act no. 47 of 2013 and is listed in the UGC recognised list of Private Universities in India. It is also an AIU member.
What is GCU's COMEDK code?
E049. Garden City University is an active COMEDK member institution (2024 and 2025).
What is GCU's KEA CET code?
GCU self-declares CET code E288 in its FAQ. However, the external KEA register check returned zero 'Garden City' matches — KEA UGCET counselling does not assign GCU seats. Admission is via direct (no entrance filter) or COMEDK (E049).
Does GCU have a filtering entrance exam?
No. GCU does not run a filtering entrance exam; admission is on programme-specific eligibility plus the GCU online application. CET/JEE/COMEDK scores are accepted but not used as a filtering cut-off.
What is the B.Tech CSE fee at GCU for 2025-26?
₹1,80,000 per installment × 8 installments across 4 years = ₹14,40,000 total. Tuition fee is ₹3,60,000 per annum, paid every January and June.
What is the application fee?
₹2,000 for domestic / NRI applicants; USD 100 for international applicants. Pay via the admissions portal (admissions.gardencity.university).
How much is the admission confirmation deposit?
₹25,000 for domestic students; USD 500 for international students. Paid after the conditional offer of admission is issued.
What hostel options does GCU offer and at what fee?
5 blocks across OMR (K.R. Puram) and Hoskote campuses. Campus A & B (Girls) ₹60,000/yr double; Venus A (Girls) ₹65,000/yr double or ₹1,25,000/yr single; Venus B (Girls) ₹80,000/yr double or ₹1,25,000/yr single; Galaxy A & B (Boys) ₹80,000/yr double or ₹1,25,000/yr single; GCU Knowledge Park ₹1,60,000/yr double or ₹1,80,000/yr single. Single-occupancy deposit ₹25,000.
Can NRI students apply?
Yes. NRIs with Indian passport admit under the same fee schedule as Domestic students. Foreign nationals apply via the International Students Admission route — USD 500 enrollment fee, study visa from Indian High Commission, FRRO Bangalore registration on arrival.
What is the refund policy?
Fees are refundable with a 10% deduction towards administrative charges if the student is unable to take admission. Caution deposit ₹5,000 — ₹3,000 refunded on course completion, ₹2,000 retained for lifetime GCU Alumni Association membership.
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Verification & sources

This page is built from 20 verified sources. Each fact above carries inline citation to the original PDF, AICTE/NIRF disclosure, official portal, or AQAR. Source-backed fee bands, intake, cutoffs, hostel notes, and admission-route caveats are re-checked before publication.

Latest verification: 25 May 2026.

Reviewed by

Amrit Ashu

Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Page-level facts are checked against the linked official disclosures and source packets shown below; admissions-office discussions are not used as citations.

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