Verified 25 May 2026Garden City University — Fees, Placements & Admission 2026
80%
Placement · 2023-24
Fees · 2026-27
GCU fees
Application fee
One-time
₹2,000
Not yet published — ask counsellor
Management Quota Fees (Per Branch INR)Karnataka SSP / NSP Income Threshold
Placements · 2023-24
GCU placements
80%
₹4.5LAvg CTC
16 LPAHighest CTC
Recruiter network
AB InBevAccoliteANZAxis 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-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.
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
NA
Notable alumnus 1
Founder, Indian fintech startup
NA
Notable alumnus 2
VP, Multinational FMCG
NA
Notable alumnus 3
Senior engineering manager, FAANG company
NA
Notable alumnus 4
Partner, Big-4 audit firm
NA
Notable alumnus 5
Research scientist, leading pharma company
NA
Notable alumnus 6
Anchor, national news channel
NA
Notable alumnus 7
Physiotherapist, professional sports team
NA
Notable alumnus 8
GM, international hotel chain (Dubai)
NA
Notable alumnus 9
Co-founder, EdTech startup
NA
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
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
Built from verified sources. Each fact above carries inline citation to the original PDF, AICTE/NIRF disclosure, official portal, or AQAR. Counsellors re-check fee bands, intake, cutoffs, hostel notes, and admission routes before publication.