Garden City University (GCU), Bangalore – 2026 Overview

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Garden City University (GCU) has recorded total fees from ₹1,20,000 and placement records with average packages up to ₹7 LPA. Use these figures to shortlist, then verify the same programme, year, category and placement report before deciding.

46Active programmes
9Student reviews
4.0Average rating
12Placement years

About Garden City University (GCU)

History and Background

The Garden City Group of Institutions includes Garden City University, which was founded in accordance with the Karnataka State Act No. 47 of 2013. The university holds ISO certification and UGC approval. India Today 2021 ranks the university number thirty-one for fashion design. Students at Garden City University Bangalore can enroll in UG, PG, and PhD programs through nine different schools of study. GCU is recognized by the University Grant Commission (UGC) and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with “A” grade.  Garden City University (GCU) Highlights Particular Detail Type | Establishment Year Private | 1992 Approved By UGC Accredited by NAAC Admission mode Online & Offline Admission Criteria Merit based Courses Offered UG - B. Com, BBA, B. Sc, BHM, BPT PG - M. Com, MBA, M. Sc, MJMC, MPT Top Recruiters Infosys, Wipro, Reliance, Tata, HDFC, Axis, SBI, ICICI, IDBI, J. P Morgan & Co, Idea, Reliance Jio, Airtel, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG Website https://www.gardencity.university   Garden City University (GCU) Courses Garden City University offers courses in various disciplines such as Commerce, Management, Science, Media, Computer Applications, Social Science, etc at UG, PG and PhD levels. The courses offered are BBA, B. Com, M. Com, MBA, B. Sc, M. Sc, BHM, MJMC, etc. MBA is offered under three specializations, Marketing, Finance and HR.    The courses are mentioned along with the eligibility criteria and duration: Courses Eligibility Duration B. Com 10+2 pass 3 years BBA 10+2 pass 3 years B. Sc 10+2 with PCM/PCB 3 years BCA 10+2 pass 3 years BHM 10+2 pass 4 years BPT 10+2 with minimum 40% aggregate marks in PCB 4.5 years MBA Graduation in any discipline with minimum 50% 2 years M. Com B. Com with minimum 50% 2 years M. Sc B. Sc in relevant field with minimum 50% 2 years MJMC Graduation in any discipline with minimum 50% 2 years MPT BPT with minimum 50% aggregate marks 2 years   Garden City University (GCU) Admissions Admissions in courses offered by the Garden City University (GCU) are based on merit and last qualifying exam. Interested candidates can apply to GCU by following the below mentioned steps: Step 1 - The application form is accepted through both online & offline mode. Step 2 - Candidates must register themselves on the official website of the college to apply for admission. Step 3 - Candidates must fill in all the details such as personal, educational, and other. Step 4 - Process the payment of application fee through Debit Card/Credit Card/ Net Banking/DD.  Step 5 - Keep a photocopy of the application form for future reference.  Step 6 - Make sure to send a complete application form, otherwise it can lead to cancellation of the application.  Step 7 - Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for counselling through mail or message.    Garden City University (GCU) Placements Garden City University Bangalore has an excellent placement record. Some of the top recruiters of the university are IGATE, Infosys, Google, NDTV, Paytm, CNBC 18, Indiabulls, HSBC, Reliance Jio, Airtel, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG

Campus and Location

Established in 1992. Located in Bangalore, Karnataka. 16th KM, Old Madras Road (Near K R Puram), Bangalore, Karnataka

Courses and Programmes Offered

BA Programmes

- B.A Journalism – 3 years – A pass in 10+2 or equivalent. · BA profile

- B.A Journalism, Psychology, English – 3 years – A pass in 10+2 or equivalent.

- B.A Tourism and Travel Management – 3 years – A pass in 10+2 or equivalent.

- B.A Tourism History Journalism – 3 years – A pass in 10+2 or equivalent.

- BA English (Hons) – 3 years

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) Programmes

- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) – 4 years · Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) profile

BBA / BBM / BBS Programmes

- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) – 3 years – Candidates should have passed PUC / 12th Std / 10+2 or equivalent. · BBA / BBM / BBS profile

- BBA Business Analytics – 3 years – The candidate must be a pass in 10+2 examination from a recognized board of education.

BCA Programmes

- Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) – 3 years – Pass in 10+2/ equivalent in any discipline · BCA profile

BCom Programmes

- Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) in International Accounting and Finance (with ACCA) – 3 years – The candidate seeking admission in the course should be a pass in 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board of education. · BCom profile

- Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) – 3 years – The candidate must be a pass in class 12 examinations or equivalent.

BHM Programmes

- Bachelor in Hotel Management (BHM) Hotel Management – 4 years – Minimum 50% marks in PUC or Plus 2 or equivalent · BHM profile

BSc Programmes

- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Bio Technology, Genetics and Bio Chemistry – 3 years – The candidate should be a pass in 10+2 examination or equivalent. · BSc profile

- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Chemistry – 3 years – The candidate should be a pass in 10+2 examination or equivalent.

- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Data Science – 3 years – The candidate should be a pass in 10+2 examination or equivalent.

- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Digital and Cyber Forensic Science – 3 years – The candidate should be a pass in 10+2 examination or equivalent.

- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Food Science and Technology, Biochemistry, Microbiology – 3 years – The candidate should be a pass in 10+2 examination or equivalent.

- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Forensic Sciences, Chemistry, Genetics – 3 years – The candidate should be a pass in 10+2 examination or equivalent.

- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Information Technology – 3 years – The candidate should be a pass in 10+2 examination or equivalent.

- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Nanotechnology, Chemistry, Computational Biology – 3 years – The candidate should be a pass in 10+2 examination or equivalent.

- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Visual Communication – 3 years – The candidate should be a pass in 10+2 examination or equivalent.

Fashion Design - PG Programmes

- M.Sc Fashion and Apparel Design – 2 years · Fashion Design - PG profile

Fashion Design - UG Programmes

- B.sc (Fashion & Apparel Design) – 3 years – Candidates must be 12th pass from recognised board · Fashion Design - UG profile

Hotel Management - Diploma Programmes

- Diploma in Hospitality Management – 2 years · Hotel Management - Diploma profile

MA Programmes

- Master of Arts English – 2 years – The candidate must be a graduate from a recognized college or University with a minimum of 50% marks. · MA profile

- Master of Arts Journalism & Mass Communication – 2 years – The candidate must be a graduate from a recognized college or University with a minimum of 50% marks.

Mass-Communication Programmes

- BA Journalism (Hons), Psychology & English – 3 years · Mass-Communication profile

MBA / PGDM Programmes

- MBA Finance – 2 years · MBA / PGDM profile

- MBA Human Resources – 2 years

- MBA International Business Management – 2 years

- MBA Marketing – 2 years

MCA Programmes

- Master of Computer Application – 3 years – A pass in a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University with Mathematics as one of the subjects either in the degree level or in the +2 level · MCA / MCM profile

MPT Programmes

- Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) – 2 years – BPT with 55% marks · MPT profile

MSc Programmes

- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Biochemistry – 2 years – Graduation with a minimum of 50% marks in a relevant subject. · MSc profile

- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Bioinformatics – 2 years – Graduation with a minimum of 50% marks in a relevant subject.

- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Biotechnology – 2 years – Graduation with a minimum of 50% marks in a relevant subject.

- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Cell and Molecular Biology – 2 years – Graduation with a minimum of 50% marks in a relevant subject.

- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Electronic Media – 2 years – Graduation with a minimum of 50% marks in a relevant subject.

- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Forensic Sciences – 2 years – Graduation with a minimum of 50% marks in a relevant subject.

- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Information Technology – 2 years – Graduation with a minimum of 50% marks in a relevant subject.

- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Microbiology – 2 years – Graduation with a minimum of 50% marks in a relevant subject.

- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Psychology – 2 years – Graduation with a minimum of 50% marks in a relevant subject.

- Post graduate Diploma in Osteopathy – 1 years

P.hd Programmes

- Doctor of Philosophy Health Sciences – 5 years – Minimum of 55% marks in post graduation in the relevant field. · P.hd profile

- Doctor of Philosophy Media Studies – 5 years – Minimum of 55% marks in post graduation in the relevant field.

Travel and Tourism Programmes

- BA Tourism (Hons) – 3 years · Travel and Tourism profile

Course Fees at Garden City University (GCU)

MA Fees

Recorded annual fee for most MA: ₹1,20,000 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

MCA Fees

Recorded annual fee for most MCA / MCM: ₹2,00,000 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

Admission Process and Eligibility

Eligibility Criteria by Programme

- BA: A pass in 10+2 or equivalent..

- BBA / BBM / BBS: Candidates should have passed PUC / 12th Std / 10+2 or equivalent..

- BCA: Pass in 10+2/ equivalent in any discipline.

- BCom: The candidate seeking admission in the course should be a pass in 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board of education..

- BHM: Minimum 50% marks in PUC or Plus 2 or equivalent.

- BSc: The candidate should be a pass in 10+2 examination or equivalent..

- Fashion Design - UG: Candidates must be 12th pass from recognised board.

- MA: The candidate must be a graduate from a recognized college or University with a minimum of 50% marks..

- MCA / MCM: A pass in a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University with Mathematics as one of the subjects either in the degree level or in the +2 level.

- MPT: BPT with 55% marks.

- MSc: Graduation with a minimum of 50% marks in a relevant subject..

- P.hd: Minimum of 55% marks in post graduation in the relevant field..

How to Apply

Check the relevant programme eligibility, follow the mapped entrance-exam or university counselling route, and confirm dates, documents and fees on the official admission notice.

Placements and Recruiters

Placement Highlights by Programme

2022
₹10 LPA
2023
₹15 LPA
2023
₹14 LPA

BHM (2023): Highest ₹15 LPA, Average ₹5 LPA.

MA (2023): Highest ₹14 LPA, Average ₹7 LPA.

BSc (2022): Highest ₹10 LPA, Average ₹5 LPA.

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MBA / PGDM (2010): .

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BCom (2010): .

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) (2010): .

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Top Recruiters

BioCon (P)Ltd., Cafe Coffee Day, EMPHASIS, FLIPKART, IBM, Jet Airways, Jubilant Organosys, Reliance, Wipro and others (9 recruiters in database).

Placement Data Disclaimer

Package units, currency and placement percentages are not fully specified in the source. Treat these figures as indicative and verify the latest official placement report.

Student Reviews and Ratings

Overall Student Ratings

- Total active reviews: 9

- Average overall rating: 4.0/5

- Infrastructure: 4.1/5

- Hostel: 4.0/5

- Clubs/Activities: 4.8/5

- Faculty: 4.3/5

- Admission: 3.5/5

Overall
4.0/5
Infrastructure
4.1/5
Hostel
4.0/5
Clubs / Activities
4.8/5
Faculty
4.3/5
Admission
3.5/5

Faculty and Departments

Key Faculty Members

- Prof. Kalyanasundaram – Vice-Principal and Director - Placements (BE,MBA,M.Phil,(Ph.D))

- Dr. Subramanian K Vi – Director - MBA (Ph.D)

- Dr. Shruti Awasthi, | – Reader (M.Sc.,MBA,M.Phil,Ph.D)

- Dr. Shubha Chandra – Reader (M.Com, Ph.D)

- Dr. Siddaramaiah Pujar – Principal (MBA, PhD)

Rankings and Recognition

NIRF and Other Rankings

- itoday 2021: Rank 91 out of 178.

- itoday 2021: Rank 83 out of 146.

- itoday 2021: Rank 36 out of 46.

- itoday 2021: Rank 83 out of 146.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Garden City University (GCU) known for?

Garden City University (GCU) offers BA, Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT), BBA / BBM / BBS, BCA, BCom, BHM, BSc, Fashion Design - PG, Fashion Design - UG, Hotel Management - Diploma, MA, Mass-Communication, MBA / PGDM, MCA / MCM, MPT, MSc, P.hd, Travel and Tourism across 46 active programme records.

What are the main courses at Garden City University (GCU)?

Garden City University (GCU) lists B.A Journalism, B.A Journalism, Psychology, English, B.A Tourism and Travel Management, B.A Tourism History Journalism, BA English (Hons), and other programmes.

What are the fees at Garden City University (GCU)?

Recorded total fees range from ₹1,20,000 to ₹2,00,000. Confirm current category and additional charges with the institution.

How are placements at Garden City University (GCU)?

Placement records are available for 12 programme-year record(s), including average and highest package values where reported.

What is the average package at Garden City University (GCU)?

The available placement records include average package values such as ₹5 LPA. Values can vary by year and programme.

What is the ranking of Garden City University (GCU)?

The profile contains 4 active ranking record(s), including itoday rank 91 and itoday rank 83.

What is the student rating of Garden City University (GCU)?

Garden City University (GCU) has an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 from 9 active review(s).

Which recruiters are associated with Garden City University (GCU)?

The available records include recruiters such as BioCon (P)Ltd., Cafe Coffee Day, EMPHASIS, FLIPKART, IBM, Jet Airways.

Data note: Fees, placements, rankings and reviews are recorded evidence and may change by batch, category, role, recruiter mix or academic year. Verify the latest official information before applying.