Gautam Buddha University Greater Noida Answered Questions

Gautam Buddha University offers more than 40 programmes at UG, PG and doctoral levels. The university offers courses under various streams such as Engineering, Business Administration, Computer Applications, etc. Candidates who have completed Class 12 can apply for UG courses, For PG programmes, aspirants need to complete a minimum of graduation.

Gautam Buddha University shortlists candidates for most of the courses based on GBU-ET. It is a university entrance exam conducted for admission to MBA, BTech, PhD, etc. National or state-level entrance exams such as GATE, CLAT, JEE Main, etc. are also accepted for a few courses. For courses such as BA, MA, MSc, MTech, etc., the admissions are based on merit in the last qualifying exam.

Academic fee shall be refunded in case of withdrawal of admission from the course of study in which he/ she is enrolled as per the UGC norms. Gautam Buddha University shall refund the security deposit in full. Once the hostel is allotted, then the hostel fee for the semester shall not be refunded in case of admission withdrawal.

Yes, candidates can get direct admission in Gautam Buddha University based on their merit in the last qualifying exam. Direct admission is possible only for a few courses such as MA, BA, BCom, MTech, etc. Such candidates only need to fill out the application form and meet the eligibility requirements for admission. 

Gautam Buddha University offers two-year MA course divided into four semesters. The university offers MA in Journalism and Mass Communication, Sanskrit, Public Policy and Governance, etc. The minimum requirement to apply for MA programme is graduation. GBU offers direct admission to candidates based on their merit in the last qualifying exam for MA.

Yes, Gautam Buddha University provides fee waiver to meritorious students as per the below criteria:CriteriaFee WaiverCandidates securing 80% and above in Class 12 and opt for BTech Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering50% relaxation in feeFor students belonging to SC/ ST categories50% relaxation in feeWards of GBU employees50% exemption on tuition fee 

Yes, Gautam Buddha University accepts JEE Main score for admission to BTech programme. The university also conducts GBU-ET for admission to BTech course. The exam is conducted in CBT mode. GBU-ET is conducted at designated centre. The date of exam and schedule is notified to candidates 15 days well in advance before the examination.

Gautam Buddha University offers admission to MA based on merit in the last qualifying exam. Such candidates need to apply online for their course and wait for the selection confirmation. Once selected, candidates need to pay a course fee to confirm their seat in the university.

Candidates need to pass Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics with at least 45% aggregate (40% aggregate for SC/ ST) to apply for Gautam Buddha University BTech programme. Candidates need to complete three years/ two years Diploma exam with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for reserved category) to apply for BTech (LE). Aspirants with BSc degree or DVoc can also apply. 

Aspirants need to pass graduation in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST) to apply for Gautam Buddha University MBA programme. Candidates must hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at the time of admission.