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Founded in 2013, GD Goenka University is one of the top-ranked private universities of India. The University is known for its state-of-the-art infrastructure and teaching pedagogy. It is a part of GD Goenka Group, a leading educational conglomerate.

GD Goenka University is recognised by UGC, BCI, Council of Architecture, Pharmacy Council of India and Association of Indian Universities. It is also approved by AICTE.

The University has 12 schools offering quality education in streams, including Engineering, Management, Education, Commerce, Law, Pharmacy, Science, Health and Nutrition, and Hospitality.

GD Goenka University has tie-ups with famous brands such as Medanta, Jio, SAP, Fortis, Inshorts, Seneca and Dassault Systemes. Apart from these top companies, the University has collaborations with educational institutes such as the University of Essex, University of Arkansas, Purdue University and Texas Tech University. In total, the University has over 30 global tie-ups. 

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Admission process for various courses offered by GD Goenka University starts in January every year. Interested candidates can apply for admission to UG or PG courses offered by GD Goenka University in online and offline mode. Admission to a majority of UG and PG courses is based on marks scored in Goenkan Aptitude Test for Admission (GATA) followed by Personal Interview (PI) round. Some of the fast facts regarding GD Goenka admission process are mentioned below:

• UG Courses
  • Admission to GDGU BTech programme is based on marks scored in GATA followed by PI conducted by the University
  • Candidates are shortlisted for BPlan programme based on their marks in the qualifying exam
  • GDGU BArch admission is based on marks scored in NATA or GATA exam
  • For admission to BDes, a valid score in DAT is required
• PG Courses
  • GDGU MTech admission is based on marks scored in GATA
  • Admission to MBA programme is based on GATA, CAT, MAT or GMAT score followed by PI conducted by GD Goenka University
  • DAT or CEED score is required to apply for MSc in Design
  • GDGU MPlan admission is based on merit
• PhD Courses
  • Admission to GDGU PhD programme is based on marks scored in the entrance exam and performance in PI conducted by the University
  • The University offers PhD in full-time and part-time PhD
• PG Diploma
  • Admission to PG Diploma courses is based on merit

GD Goenka University conducts GATA and DAT exams. GATA is held for admission to various UG and PG courses, whereas, DAT is conducted for admission to BDes and MSc in Design programmes. Applicants can apply for GATA and DAT exam online. Candidates are shortlisted for PI based on the marks scored in GATA and DAT exam. The important dates of GATA and DAT exams are tabulated below:

Apart from GATA and DAT, GD Goenka University accepts NATA, CEED, CAT, MAT and GMAT exam scores for admission to various UG and PG courses. Candidates can apply for these exams online. The important dates are tabulated below:

GD Goenka University offers 23 courses at UG level. The University offers all these courses in regular mode. Candidates interested in pursuing UG courses need to satisfy the set eligibility criteria.

GD Goenka University offers four-year full-time BTech in nine specialisations. Admission to this course is based on marks scored in GATA exam followed by PI conducted by the University. Candidates can apply online by visiting the official website. BTech specialisations along with their eligibility criteria are mentioned below:

Admission to GDGU three-year BSc programme is based on GATA score and performance in the PI conducted by the University. The eligibility criteria for this programme differs depending on the subject. Tabulated below are BSc specialisations along with their eligibility criteria:

GDGU offers three-year BBA in five specialisations. The basic eligibility criteria to pursue BBA is Class 12. Candidates are shortlisted for admission to BBA programme based on their score in the entrance exam and performance in PI. Take a look at the eligibility criteria mentioned below:

GD Goenka University offers three-year BA (Hons) in 13 specialisations. Candidates interested in pursuing BA (Hons) from GDGU need to satisfy the set eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria for each subject is different. Also, a valid GATA score is required for admission to BA (Hons). The eligibility criteria is mentioned below:

Admission to four-year BDes is based on marks scored in DAT exam followed by PI conducted by the University. GD Goenka conducts DAT exam for admission design courses. The University offers BDes in four specialisations. For details, refer to the table below:

GDGU offers three-year BSc in Interior, Fashion, Communication and Product Design Admission to this course is based on marks scored in DAT followed by PI conducted by the authorities concerned. The eligibility criteria is mentioned below:

The University offers BSc (Medical) in six specialisations. Admission to this course is done based on GATA score. Interested candidates can apply online as admissions are going on. Take a look at the eligibility criteria mentioned below:

GDGU offers BA in two specialisations. Only those candidates who have scored good marks in GATA and performed well in PI will be called for admission. Mentioned below is the eligibility criteria for BA:

GD Goenka University offers six integrated courses at UG level. To pursue any of these courses, candidates need to appear for GATA exam and score good marks. Students with a high GATA score will be called for the PI. The eligibility criteria for these courses is mentioned below:

GDGU offers nine more courses at UG level. All these courses have unique eligibility criteria and only those candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria can apply for any of these courses.

• Admission to BArch is based on GATA or NATA score
• GDGU BPlan admission is based on merit

The eligibility criteria for each course is very different. Take a look at the eligibility criteria of these courses:

GD Goenka University offers 13 courses at PG level. The basic eligibility criteria to pursue any of these courses is graduation.

The University offers two-ear full-time MTech in seven specialisations. Candidates willing to pursue this course need to appear for GATA exam and score good marks. Based on GATA score, applicants will be called for PI. MTech eligibility criteria is mentioned below:

GD Goenka University offers MSc in eight specialisations. Students are shortlisted based on their performance in the entrance exam and PI. The duration of MSc is two years. Admission has already begun for MSc programme. Take a look at the eligibility criteria mentioned below:  

GDGU offers MA in 16 specialisations. The duration of MA programme is two years. Admission to MA programme is based on GATA score. The eligibility criteria for MA programme varied depending on the subject. The eligibility criteria for MA is mentioned below:

Admission to MBA programme is based on marks scored in GATE, CAT, MAT or GMAT followed by PI conducted by the University. GDGU offers two-year full-time MBA in 10 specialisations. Mentioned below is the eligibility criteria for the same?

The University offers MSc (Design) in three specialisations. Admission to this course is based on marks scored in DAT or CEED followed by PI conducted by GDGU. BTech or BArch graduates can also pursue this course. MSc (Design) eligibility criteria is mentioned below:

GD Goenka offers eight more courses at PG level. Admission to MPlan is based on merit. For the rest of the courses, admission is based on marks scored in GATA exam. Each course has unique eligibility criteria. Look at the table below:

GD Goenka University offers PhD in eight specialisations. Admission to PhD is based on the entrance exam conducted by GD Goenka University followed by PI. Candidates belonging to the reserved category are given five per cent relaxation in the eligibility criteria. PhD specialisations along with their eligibility criteria are mentioned below:

GDGU Diploma admission is based on marks scored in the qualifying exam. Merit list is prepared based on the candidate’s academic performance. The University offers three-year Diploma in six specialisations. The eligibility criteria is mentioned below:

Admission to DPharm is based on marks scored in Class 12. Candidates who are willing to pursue two-year DPharm need to satisfy the set eligibility criteria. The details are mentioned below:

GDGU offers PG Diploma in 16 specialisations. Admission to PG Diploma is based on merit. The eligibility criteria for pursuing this course is graduation in the relevant field. PG Diploma specialisations are mentioned below:

The application process for various UG and PG courses offered by GD Goenka University has already begun. Applicants can apply for admission to these courses in online and offline mode. To complete the application process, they need to pay Rs 1,000 as application fee.

The step-wise application process of GD Goenka University is mentioned below:

Online Application Process

1. Visit the official website (www.gdgoenkauniversity.com) and fill in the personal details such as name, contact information and residential address

Note: Applications are reviewed for basic eligibility, academic performance and other evidence of candidate's suitability to their preferred programme. The admissions committee responds within 12 working days of receipt of application.

Offline Application Process

1. Visit the admission office

2. Obtain the application form

3. Fill in the required details such as personal information, contact information and residential address

4. Attach all the required documents

5. Send the duly filled application form on any one of the addresses mentioned below:

Address:

N-86, Connaught Place,

New Delhi – 110001

*Application form should be sent by courier

Or

The Director (Admissions)

GD Goenka University, Sohna Road

Gurgaon -122003, Haryana (India)

*Application form should be sent by hand

*You can pay the application fee through demand draft drawn in favour of “GD Goenka University” payable at Delhi

List of documents required during the application process

• Class 10 mark sheet and passing certificate
• Class 12 mark sheet and passing certificate
• Entrance exam scorecard
• Passport-size photographs
• Bachelor's degree certificate

List of documents required during the admission process

• Class 10 mark sheet and passing certificate
• Class 12 mark sheet and passing certificate
• Passport-size photographs
• Bachelor's degree certificate
• Identity proof
• Caste certificate

GD Goenka university provides the merit-based scholarships at the time of admission for UG and PG programmes. The scholarships are awarded based on marks scored in Class 12 or graduation. The scholarship amount is not paid in cash. As per the norms, students are given concession in the tuition fee. 

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Q. Can I get the list of entrance exams accepted for various courses by GD Goenka University?

A. GD Goenka University accepts exams such as GATA, DAT, CEED, CAT, MAT, GMAT and NATA.

Q. When does the admission process start at GD Goenka University?

A. The admission process generally starts in January.

Q. What is the upper age to apply for UG programmes?

A. The upper age to apply for UG programmes is 23 years.

Q. Can students apply for more than one programme at a time?

A. Yes, they can. However, as per the rule, they can get admission in the university for one programme only (based on merit).

Q. Can a student apply for BTech without JEE Main score?

A. A candidate needs to have appeared for GATA exam to pursue BTech from GD Goenka University.

Q. What is the mode of admission?

A. Candidates can apply for any UG or PG programme in both online and offline mode.

Q. What is the application fee?

A. Candidate's need to pay Rs 1,000 as the application fee.

Q. Does this institute provide scholarships?

A. Yes, GD Goenka University provides merit-based scholarships to UG and PG candidates.

Q. Does GDGU offer PhD programme?

A. Yes, it offers PhD in eight specialisations. Candidates need to qualify an entrance exam conducted by GDGU to pursue PhD.

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• The university has collaboration with more than 30 universities and professional institutions of the USA, Canada, Australia, UK and other countries of the world
• GD Goenka University is a member of prestigious national and international associations like AIU, Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) and International Association of Universities (IAU)
• GD Goenka University is recognized as QS IGUAGE “Diamond” rated University