Galgotias University was founded by educationist Suneel Galgotia and is promoted by the Shakuntala Educational and Welfare Society, established in 1998 and registered under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860.
The society is headquartered in Daryaganj, New Delhi, and has been engaged in the education sector for more than three decades.
The Galgotias institutions were set up with the stated objective of expanding access to private higher education in Uttar Pradesh.
What is the leadership structure of Galgotias University
The Shakuntala Educational and Welfare Society is led by three members, Suneel Galgotia, Padmini Galgotia, and Dhruv Galgotia. The leadership oversees policy decisions, academic planning, and administrative operations across the Galgotias institutions.
Dhruv Galgotia currently plays a key role in institutional expansion, industry outreach, and long-term development initiatives. The leadership has focused on aligning academic programmes with evolving industry and regulatory requirements.
Which institutions operate under the Galgotias banner
The society presently runs three colleges and one university in Greater Noida. These include Galgotias Institute of Management and Technology (GIMT), Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology (GCET), Galgotia College of Pharmacy (GCP), and Galgotias University.
Beginning with professional colleges, the society has gradually expanded its academic portfolio to include a multidisciplinary university offering programmes across multiple streams.
What academic recognition does Galgotias University hold
Galgotias University is recognised by the University Grants Commission and is part of the Galgotias Education Group, which traces its educational activity back to 1933.
The university operates from a 52-acre campus in Greater Noida, with academic buildings, laboratories, libraries, and digital learning facilities.
It offers courses in engineering, management, law, pharmacy, sciences, liberal arts, and allied disciplines, following an outcome-based academic framework.
How does the university approach quality and employability
The institutions under the Galgotias group are supported by faculty members with academic and industry experience, which the management considers central to maintaining teaching standards. Students are trained in subject knowledge, analytical skills, and communication.
Graduates from the university have seen consistent participation from domestic and multinational recruiters during placement seasons.
Alongside teaching, the society has increased its focus on research activity and academic innovation, positioning Galgotias University as a growing participant in India’s private higher education landscape.
