
Galgotias University grew out of a private state university in 2011 under the aegis of the Shakuntala Educational & Welfare Society. Within a short span of time, the institution has positioned itself as a leading educational hub in Northern India with more than 240 courses offered in varied disciplines like engineering, management, law, pharmacy, science, humanities, and healthcare. The university has secured NAAC A+ accreditation with a score of 3.37 out of 4 in its inaugural cycle, reflecting its pledge to academic brilliance and quality education right from the start. The university setup is in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, and is spread over 52 acres on the Yamuna Expressway at Plot No. 2, Sector 17-A. Galgotias University has received a commendable QS 5-Star Rating for Teaching, Employability, Academic Development, Facilities, and Innovation and is ranked within the 1201-1400 band by QS World University Rankings 2026. The institution is equipped with the latest technology and features modern labs, smart classrooms, a library with over 1.3 lakh books, well-furnished hostels, and several centers of excellence collaborating with industry leaders like Cisco, HP, NVIDIA, Tata Technologies, and HCL Tech.