Reviewed 25 May 2026GCU · BangaloreGarden City University Fees 2026-27, Courses & Admission
Garden City University is an institution in Bangalore, Karnataka. Garden City University offers 32 programmes, 23 at undergraduate level and 8 at postgraduate level. These include B.Tech in Computer…
Master of Computer Applications · NRI quota
₹1.8L/year
Route: Stated for 2026-27
₹1.8L /yr
Master of Computer Applications · NRI quota · 2026-27
80%
Placement · 2023-24
Overview
About GCU
Garden City University is an institution in Bangalore, Karnataka. Garden City University offers 32 programmes, 23 at undergraduate level and 8 at postgraduate level. These include B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering, B.Tech in Information Technology, B.Tech in Robotic Engineering, B.Tech in Electronics Engineering and B.Tech in Mechatronics Engineering, among others. Research at Garden City University is steered by the Research and Innovation Council (RIC), chaired by Vice Chancellor Prof. G. R. Naik with Dr. Sudhagar D P as Dean-RIC and Member Secretary. The university runs the Centers of Excellence for Innovation and Research (CEIR, "Research for Change") and the GCU Incubation Centre (GCUIC), which supports DPIIT-recognised student/faculty startups and technology transfer. The GCU-KSCST IPR Cell was set up in 2020; five named patents have been granted, and competitive grants have come from Ayush (Medicinal Plant Campaign), KSCST and the Karnataka State Medicinal Plants Authority. GCU publishes 8 in-house departmental research journals and awarded 9 PhDs in 2024 and 10 in 2025, alongside international MoUs with universities including Liverpool, York, IAE Paris Sorbonne, UCJC (Spain), Hadassah (Israel), Queen Mary, Putra Malaysia, Ahmad Dahlan, King's College London and the National Dairy Research Institute. The campus extends over about 195 acres. 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-ShodhSindhu, 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.
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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Courses & costs
GCU fees
Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All programmesApplication fee Source | ₹5,000one-time | |
| Bachelor of Physiotherapy Source | ₹90,000 | |
| M.Sc. Biotechnology Source | ₹37,000 | |
| B.Sc IT with Computer Application Source | ₹65,000 | |
| All programmesRegistration · All students Source | ₹5,000 | |
| All programmes Source | ₹19,000 | |
| All programmes Source | ₹65,000 | |
| Master of Computer Applications | ₹1,80,000per year |
Placements · 2023-24
GCU placements
GCU placements 2023-24: 80% placement rate, ₹4.5L average CTC, 16 LPA highest CTC. Recruiters include Conrad Hotels & Resorts, DSV AIR & SEA PVT. LTD..Source: placement source
80%
₹4.5LAvg CTC
Branch-wise outcomes
Department of Hospitality and Catering Technology · 2022 and 2023 batches · Department of Hospitality and Catering Technology6 placed placement source
Recruiter network
Conrad Hotels & ResortsDSV AIR & SEA PVT. LTD.
Campus
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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
₹1.8LAnnual · /yr
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)
Recognition & affiliations
UGC Consolidated List of State (Private) Universities
UGC AISHE list of universities
NIRF record
Faculty & teaching
Admissions · collected information
GCU admissions
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: ₹2000
- 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)
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
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
Notable alumni
Distinguished graduates, rank holders & events
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
Leadership & faculty heads
Management, principal & heads of departments
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
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Admissions reading
Helpful guides for your admission
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Reach the college
GCU contact details
| Address | 340 Indiranagar Double Rd, Indiranagar, Bengaluru – 560038 |
|---|---|
| Website | https://www.gardencity.university/ |
From the sources
More details
| Established | 2013 Source |
|---|---|
| Institution type | State private university Source |
| Official name | Garden City University Source |
| Institution type | Private university Source |
| Name | Garden City University Source |
| Institution type | University parent Source |
| Same campus | Yes Source |
| Name | Garden City Education Trust Source |
| Institution type | Other Source |
| Name | Garden City College of Science and Management Studies Source |
| Institution type | Management school Source |
| Institution type | Affiliated college sample Source |
| Name | Garden City Group of Institutions Source |
| Affiliation status | Self Source |
| Affiliation year | 2013 Source |
| Recognition code type | AISHE Source |
| Recognition code | U-0918 Source |
| Recognition code type | Other Source |
| Recognition code | E288 Source |
| Regulator | UGC PRIVATE LIST Source |
| Stated session | 2026 Source |
| Regulator | AISHE Source |
| Stated session | latest retrieved list Source |
| Centralised portal | Yes Source |
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.
What scholarships does GCU offer?
Institutional: Merit, Need-based, Sports, Talent (post-enrolment Talent Test), Alumni, Alumni Referral, Chancellor's. Government routes: Karnataka SSP, NSP, PMSSS (J&K), Ishan Uday, PM Yashasvi (OBC), Merit-Cum-Means (Minorities), and others.
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.
Is education loan support available?
Yes. GCU has tie-ups with Avanse and Jodo NBFCs for 0% interest EMI (interest borne by University). Nationalised bank loans are also supported with university-issued documents.
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.
Sources
Verification & sources
This page cites 20 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- gardencity.university · pdf — Annual Report 2017 2018 (PDF)
- gardencity.university · pdf — Annual Report 2018 2019 (PDF)
- gardencity.university · pdf — Annual Report 2019 2020 (PDF)
- gardencity.university · pdf — Annual Report 2020 2021 (PDF)
- gardencity.university · pdf — Garden City University Annual Report 2021-2022
- gardencity.university · pdf — Annual Report 2022-2023
- gardencity.university · pdf — NIRF 2023 (PDF)
- gardencity.university · pdf — NIRF Overall Data 24 (PDF)
- gardencity.university · pdf — NIRF Mang Data 24 (PDF)
- gardencity.university · pdf — NIRF Innovation Data 24 (PDF)
- gardencity.university · pdf — Official college
- gardencity.university · pdf — NIRF Innovation Data 26 (PDF)
- gardencity.university · pdf — NIRF Management Data 2026 — Garden City University
- gardencity.university · pdf
- gardencity.university — Domestic/NRI consolidated fee structure
- gardencity.university — International fee structure
- gardencity.university — Phd fee structure
- gardencity.university · pdf — Ph.D. Admissions (PDF)
- gardencity.university · pdf — HOSTEL REGISTRATION FLOW (PDF)
- gardencity.university · pdf — Research Policy (PDF)
Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.