

Garden City University, Bengaluru
Also known as Garden City University, GCU
- Fees / year
- ₹76,000 - ₹4L
- Courses
- 57+
- Established
- 2013
About Garden City University, Bengaluru
Garden City University (GCU) is a private university in Bengaluru, established by the Garden City University Act, 2013 (Karnataka Act No. 47 of 2013), which received the Governor's assent on 26 March 2013 and was published in the Karnataka Gazette on 12 April 2013. The University Grants Commission (UGC) lists it among recognised private universities. It grew out of the Garden City Education Trust, set up in 1992, whose first institution, Garden City College of Science and Management Studies, is described by the university as an A-grade institution in three NAAC cycles.
Campuses
- OMR campus: 16th KM, Old Madras Road, Bengaluru 560049.
- GCU Knowledge Park, Hoskote: Kolar Highway, next to the Volvo factory, Hoskote, Bengaluru 562122. Its page gives 178 acres, while the About page mentions 50 acres for the new campus. BCA, B.Sc. IT, B.Tech, M.Sc. IT and M.Tech VLSI programmes are listed here.
- City office: GCC House, 340 Indiranagar Double Road, Indiranagar, Bengaluru 560038.
Schools and programmes
Nine schools run the programmes: Commerce and Management, Sciences, Media Studies, Computational Science and IT, Social Sciences, Health Science, Indian and Foreign Languages, Professional Studies and the Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam School of Engineering. The listings cover B.Tech and B.E. (computer science, information technology or information science, robotic engineering, electronics), B.Com, BBA, BCA, B.Sc. in life sciences, forensic science, data science, psychology, visual communication and fashion, B.A., Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Hotel Management, MBA, MCA, M.Sc., M.A., six M.Tech programmes (four with Tensor Qxentrix), Master of Physiotherapy, a diploma in hospitality management and Ph.D. programmes.
Rankings and size
GCU publishes the data it submitted to NIRF (Management and Innovation for 2026) but claims no rank on its NIRF page. The NIRF 2026 Innovation sheet lists 4,173 students (3-year UG 2,686; 4-year UG 524; PG 963) and a 2024-25 sanctioned intake of 1,200, 180 and 540 seats in those three groups. The university reports students from 82 countries.
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Established
- 2013
- Institution type
- Private
- Location
- Bangalore, Karnataka
- Approvals
- UGC
- Programmes
- 57Engineering, Management, Science, Commerce
- UG fees
- ₹76,000 – ₹3.6L a year
- PG fees
- ₹78,000 – ₹4L a year
- Also known as
- Garden City University, GCU
- Website
- gardencity.university
Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.
Courses and Fees
57 programmes offered, with first-year tuition
| Course | Level | Specialisations | First-year tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Science | Postgraduate | 14 | ₹1,02,000 – ₹1,62,000 |
| Bachelor of Science | Undergraduate | 9 | ₹95,000 – ₹1,57,000 |
| Master of Technology | Postgraduate | 6 | ₹1,39,000 – ₹2,00,000 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Undergraduate | 5 | ₹90,000 – ₹1,17,000 |
| Bachelor of Arts | Undergraduate | 4 | ₹76,000 |
| Bachelor of Commerce | Undergraduate | 4 | ₹76,000 – ₹1,19,000 |
| Bachelor of Technology | Undergraduate | 4 | ₹2,00,000 – ₹3,60,000 |
| Bachelor of Engineering | Undergraduate | 2 | ₹3,60,000 |
Admission 2027
Entrance exams accepted
Admission to Garden City University is by online application with a Rs 2,000 registration fee, document submission, an interview, a conditional offer letter and an enrolment letter once the conditions are met. The university lists no entrance test for its UG and PG programmes; B.Tech and B.E. pages say CET, JEE and COMEDK scores will be considered. No 2027 dates are published (checked 16 October 2026), and the home page still shows 10 October 2025 as the last date for PG admissions.
- B.Tech and B.E.: Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics and 50% aggregate in five subjects; CET, JEE and COMEDK scores considered; open school board qualifications are not accepted.
- Other UG programmes: Class 12 with 50% aggregate in five subjects. B.Sc. in biotechnology, forensic science and food science needs Chemistry and Biology; Bachelor of Physiotherapy needs Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The diploma in hospitality management asks for a Class 10 pass.
- MBA, MCA and M.Sc.: MBA accepts any graduate with 50%; MCA a BCA graduate with 50%; M.Sc. Data Science and M.Sc. IT any bachelor's degree except B.A. with 50%; other M.Sc. programmes a relevant bachelor's degree.
- M.Tech: B.E. or B.Tech with 50% (45% for reserved categories); GATE, PGCET or a university entrance test may be given preference. The Ph.D. programmes have a separate entrance examination.
Entry-level scholarships exist for sports, talent, culture and alumni referral. Fees are paid in two instalments a year, and the university names Jodo and Avanse as interest-free loan partners.
Campus Gallery
(8)Garden City University, Bengaluru: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the B.Tech fee at Garden City University?
For 2026-27 the programme pages show Rs 1,80,000 a semester for B.Tech Computer Science, B.Tech Information Technology, B.Tech Robotic Engineering, BE Computer Science and BE Information Science, so Rs 3,60,000 for the first year, and Rs 1,00,000 a semester (Rs 2,00,000 for the first year) for B.Tech Electronics Engineering. The Rs 2,000 registration fee, Rs 5,000 caution deposit and Rs 3,500 examination fee per semester are extra.
What are the BBA, B.Com, BCA and B.Sc. fees at GCU?
First-year tuition for 2026-27 (first instalment plus one later instalment): B.Com Rs 1,02,000; B.Com with Computer Application and B.Com ACCA Rs 1,19,000; BBA and BBA Business Analytics Rs 1,17,000; BBA Tourism Rs 90,000; BCA (AI and ML) Rs 1,37,000; B.Sc. Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Genetics Rs 1,02,000; B.Sc. Psychology Rs 1,00,000; Bachelor of Physiotherapy Rs 2,50,000.
What are the MBA, MCA, M.Sc. and M.Tech fees at GCU?
First-year tuition for 2026-27: MBA Rs 2,82,000; MCA Rs 1,54,000; M.Sc. Biotechnology, Microbiology and Biochemistry Rs 1,24,000; M.Sc. Forensic Science Rs 1,62,000; M.Tech Computer Science and VLSI Design Rs 2,00,000; Master of Physiotherapy Rs 4,00,000. The page lists these as instalments at admission and then every January and June.
Does GCU conduct an entrance test, and which exams does it accept?
GCU lists no entrance test of its own for UG or PG admission: the route is an online application, documents and an interview. B.Tech and B.E. pages say CET, JEE and COMEDK scores will be considered, and M.Tech pages say GATE, PGCET or a university entrance test may be given preference. The Ph.D. programmes have a separate entrance examination. No 2027 dates are published (checked 16 October 2026).
What do placement figures at GCU look like?
The placement pages give no campus-wide package figures or batch year. The NIRF 2026 Management sheet reports, for the MBA, 93 students graduating in 2024-25, 90 placed and a median salary of Rs 7,50,000. Recruiter logos on the placements page include SBI, Reliance, PwC, KPMG, Deloitte, Infosys, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Cognizant, Taj and ITC.
Where is Garden City University and what are its campuses?
The OMR campus is at 16th KM, Old Madras Road, Bengaluru 560049 (K.R. Puram). GCU Knowledge Park is at Kolar Highway, next to the Volvo factory, Hoskote, Bengaluru 562122, and BCA, B.Sc. IT, B.Tech, M.Sc. IT and M.Tech VLSI are listed there. The city office is at GCC House, Indiranagar, Bengaluru 560038.
Is Garden City University a private or a deemed university?
It is a state private university established under the Garden City University Act, 2013 (Karnataka Act No. 47 of 2013) and listed by the UGC among recognised private universities. It is not a deemed university.
Does GCU offer scholarships?
The admission page names entry-level sports, talent, cultural and alumni referral scholarships, and the scholarship page adds awards for academic accomplishment. No amounts or percentage slabs are published; enquiries go to scholarship@gcu.edu.in. Interest-free student loans are offered through Jodo and Avanse.
What is the admission process at Garden City University, Bengaluru?
Admission to Garden City University is by online application with a Rs 2,000 registration fee, document submission, an interview, a conditional offer letter and an enrolment letter once the conditions are met. The university lists no entrance test for its UG and PG programmes; B.Tech and B.E. pages say CET, JEE and COMEDK scores will be considered.
Which courses does Garden City University, Bengaluru offer?
Garden City University, Bengaluru offers 57 programmes in Engineering, Management, Science, Commerce, Arts & Humanities, Design, Hospitality, Computer Applications and Paramedical, including Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of Engineering, Master of Technology, Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science.
Which bodies approve or accredit Garden City University, Bengaluru?
Garden City University, Bengaluru lists approval or accreditation from UGC.
What other names is Garden City University, Bengaluru known by?
Garden City University, Bengaluru is also known as Garden City University and GCU.
Sources
Courses and fees: as listed for Garden City University, Bengaluru on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 16 October 2026.
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