Verified 25 May 2026Garden City University — Fees, Management Quota, Cutoffs, Placements 2026
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Computer Science and Engineering · Management quota
80%
Placement · 2023-24
Facts
CollegeAndFees fact summary
- College
- Garden City University
- Short name
- GCU
- City
- Bangalore
- Page type
- College profile with management-quota section
- Admission year
- 2026-27
- Main routes
- KCET, COMEDK, JEE Main, Management Quota / Direct Admission, NRI Quota, Lateral Entry
- Primary fee shown
- Computer Science and Engineering: ₹3,00,000
- Fee label
- Annual fee
- Seat status
- Branch-wise verification required
- Last reviewed
- 25 May 2026
- Source status
- Management quota fees table · 2026-27
- Canonical URL
- /colleges/garden-city-university-bangalore
Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding Bangalore engineering admissions since 2017 (earlier at entranceplus.in). Page-level fee facts are checked against official disclosures, college admissions-office discussions, and admissions verified at the same fee levels.
GCU management quota quick facts 2026-27
- Primary branch
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Verified fee
- ₹3,00,000
- Fee label
- Annual fee
- 4-year total
- ₹12,00,000
- Route
- KCET / COMEDK / Management Quota
- Documents
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets, ID proof, entrance score/rank if available
- Seat status
- Branch-wise verification required before payment
- Last verified
- 25 May 2026
- Source status
- Counsellor-verified fee row
- Parent verification
- Confirm receipt format, refund terms, and payment account before transfer
CollegeAndFees verified fee sheet, May 2026, is curated from official disclosures, admissions-office conversations, and completed admission confirmations. See why numbers differ.
Per-branch management-quota fees · 10 branches
| Branch | Fee |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹12,00,000 | ₹3,00,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹12,00,000 | ₹3,00,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹12,00,000 | ₹3,00,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹12,00,000 | ₹3,00,000 /yr |
| Information Science and Engineering Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹12,00,000 | ₹3,00,000 /yr |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹4,00,000 | ₹1,00,000 /yr |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹6,00,000 | ₹1,50,000 /yr |
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹12,00,000 | ₹3,00,000 /yr |
| Civil Engineering Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹4,00,000 | ₹1,00,000 /yr |
| Mechanical Engineering Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹4,00,000 | ₹1,00,000 /yr |
Route comparison · score route vs institutional route
Entrance / merit routeUse the university's accepted entrance scores and counselling process where applicable.
Institutional / direct admission routePublished private-university fee rows are college-specific and must be verified branch-wise before payment.
NRI / sponsored routeUse only when the college publishes that route and confirms sponsor documents, receipt format, and refund terms.
Application process · mgmt quota
1Contact the official admissions office on
+91 9019921992 for current branch-wise availability and exact per-branch fee.2Submit application form + Class 12 marksheet + KCET or COMEDK rank card. If an NRI or sponsored route is applicable, sponsor documents may be required.
3Verify branch availability, official receipt format and refund policy before payment. Payment should go to the institution account.
4Pay year-1 tuition + ₹20K college-level other fee. Hostel + transport billed separately. Original docs deposited at admission.
Get current tier rates and branch-wise availability checks via WhatsApp.CollegeAndFees counsellor:
Get range+917975193033Rates listed are the most recently published or counsellor-confirmed bands. Tariffs change every admission cycle. Why fee numbers differ →
Official college admissions office:
+91 9019921992Placements · 2023-24
GCU placements
80%
₹4.5LAvg CTC
16 LPAHighest CTC
Recruiter network
AB In BevAccoliteANZAxis BankBioconCareernetCleartripCNBCCognizantDeloitteDeutsche BankDXC TechnologyFirst AmericanGenepathGodrejGoldman SachsGoogleGSKHCGHDFC Bank
Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
B.Tech in Information Technology
B.Tech in Robotic Engineering
B.Tech in Electronics Engineering
B.Tech in Mechatronics Engineering
B.E. in Computer Science
B.E. in Information Science
Bachelor of Business Administration
BBA in Business Analytics
BBA in Aviation
BBA in Tourism
Bachelor of Computer Applications
B.Com (Hons.)
B.Com with ACCA integration
Bachelor of Hotel Management
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
B.Sc. Psychology (Hons.)
B.Sc. Forensic Sciences (Chemistry / Genetics)
B.Sc. Biotechnology, Biochemistry & Genetics
B.Sc. Bioinformatics, Statistics & Data Science
B.Sc. Data Science & Cyber Security
B.Sc. Fashion Design
BA English with Comparative Literature
Master of Business Administration
Master of Computer Applications
M.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering
M.Tech in VLSI Design
Master of Physiotherapy
M.Sc. Data Analytics
M.Sc. Psychology
M.Com in Finance and Accounting
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
Admissions · 2026-27
GCU admissions
Direct Domestic Admission (no filtering entrance exam)International Students AdmissionLateral Entry (AIU-approved diploma/degree transfer)NRI / Domestic combined fee track
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
- Qualifying: Pass in 10+2 or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics compulsory, minimum aggregate 50% marks in 5 subjects (CET/JEE/COMEDK scores considered but not used as a filtering cut-off).
- Entrance tests: CET (KEA) — E288, JEE Main, COMEDK UGET, UGC NET (PhD exemption)
- PCM (General): ≥ 50%
- Application fee: ₹2,000
- KEA code: E288
- COMEDK code: E049
Office contact
+91 9019921992 · +91 90-1992-1992✉ pro@gcu.edu.in
Hostel · campus
Hostel
Amenities
Individual lockersMedical help and counsellors on callInternet stationsConvenience storesEmergency services and ambulance on callMulti-activity playing groundsLaundry serviceTV loungeSelf-service kitchenette (select blocks)
Scholarships
Scholarships
govt + institutional beneficiaries (AY 2022-23).
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
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
Research
Research
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 · App 2021105269
An Intelligent Storage System for Food ItemGranted · App 2021105738
A Portable Apparatus for Preparation of BeveragesGranted · App 2021106453
Decentralized Data Storage and Processing Method for Automatic Wireless Network Authentication in an IoT SystemGranted · App 2021103108
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
Gallery
Gallery
Alumni
Alumni
Notable alumnus 1
Founder, Indian fintech startup
Notable alumnus 2
VP, Multinational FMCG
Notable alumnus 3
Senior engineering manager, FAANG company
Notable alumnus 4
Partner, Big-4 audit firm
Notable alumnus 5
Research scientist, leading pharma company
Notable alumnus 6
Anchor, national news channel
Notable alumnus 7
Physiotherapist, professional sports team
Notable alumnus 8
GM, international hotel chain (Dubai)
Notable alumnus 9
Co-founder, Ed Tech startup
Notable alumnus 10
Engineering lead, Indian unicorn
People
Leadership
Dr. Sheeja M S
Registrar
Lt. Gen. Ramesh Halgali PVSM, AVSM, SM (Retd)
Ceo
Dr. Baby Niviya Feston
Dean Ric
Dr. Joseph V G
Founder — Chancellor
Mr. Ajay B N
Coordinator
Dr. D P Sudhagar
Iqac Director
Mr. Raju J
Finance Officer
Dr. M. Ramachandra Gowda
Vice Chancellor
Heads of Departments
Commerce & Management
Dr. Shubha Chandra
HOD — Commerce & Management (Associate Professor)
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
Forensic Science
Mr. Joemon K J (Prof.)
HOD — Forensic Science
Hotel Management
Mr. Ranganathan Yadunath
HOD — Hotel Management
Indian & Foreign Languages
Dr. Neetu Raina
HOD — Languages
Life Sciences
Dr. Preethi Rajesh
HOD — Life Sciences
Media Studies
Dr. Subramanian N
HOD — Media Studies
Physiotherapy / Health Sciences
Dr. Pinky Dutta
HOD — Physiotherapy
Psychology
Dr. Vasumathi Rajagopala Krishnan
HOD — Psychology
Same city
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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.
Sources
Verification & sources
Fee and admission figures here are counsellor-verified; we are progressively adding official-document citations. Please reconfirm any figure with us on WhatsApp before you pay.