GCU Bangalore Admission 2026

Garden City University
Bangalore, Karnataka · GCU Bangalore · Estd. 2013
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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2026-27 admission cycle is open at gardencity.university. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Garden City University

Garden City University (GCU) is a state private university located at Old Madras Road, Bangalore in Karnataka, established in 2013 by the GCU Act, 2013 of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. The university is part of the Garden City Group of Institutions and is positioned as a multi-disciplinary international private university with strong international student presence (40+ countries) across engineering, management, life sciences, design, hospitality and humanities programmes.

GCU offers UG (B.Tech, BBA, BHMCT, BCA, B.Com, B.Sc, B.Des, BA, B.Pharm), PG (M.Tech, MBA, MHMCT, MCA, M.Com, M.Sc, M.Des, MA, M.Pharm) and Ph.D programmes. B.Tech via JEE Main / KCET / GCU Entrance; MBA via CAT / MAT / KMAT; B.Pharm via PCI; M.Pharm via GPAT.

The 2026-27 admission cycle is open at gardencity.university.

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Application fee: ₹1,000 (General) / ₹1,000 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

JEE Main / KCET / GCU Entrance / CAT
Conducted by NTA / KEA / GCU / IIMs

GCU admits B.Tech via JEE Main / KCET / GCU Entrance; MBA via CAT / MAT / KMAT; B.Pharm via PCI; M.Pharm via GPAT.

Other accepted exams

Eligibility

B.Tech: 10+2 PCM; JEE Main / KCET / GCU. UG (other): 10+2. MBA: Bachelor's + valid CAT / MAT / KMAT. B.Pharm: 10+2 PCB / PCM per PCI. M.Pharm: B.Pharm + GPAT. Ph.D: Master's with UGC-prescribed aggregate.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
2026-27 admission cycle opens TBA application GCU Ongoing
JEE Main / KCET / GCU Entrance / CAT TBA exam NTA / KEA / GCU / IIMs Upcoming
GCU counselling TBA counselling GCU Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Read the GCU notification
    Visit gardencity.university.
  2. 2
    Apply online
    Register on the GCU portal.
  3. 3
    Submit / appear for entrance
    Submit valid JEE Main / KCET / CAT / MAT scores or appear for GCU Entrance.
  4. 4
    Admission confirmation
    Selected candidates pay the admission fee at the GCU campus, Old Madras Road, Bangalore.

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

GCU merit scholarships, Karnataka State scholarships, AICTE Pragati / Saksham, SC/ST/OBC/EWS scholarships through ePASS / NSP, international scholarships for students from 40+ countries.

Reservations

Karnataka state reservation: SC 17.15%, ST 6.95%, Cat 1 4%, Cat 2A 15%, Cat 2B 4%, Cat 3A 4%, Cat 3B 5%, EWS 10%; PwBD 5% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Garden City University?
Garden City University admits students primarily through JEE Main / KCET / GCU Entrance / CAT. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Garden City University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹1000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹1000 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Garden City University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Garden City University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Garden City University accept JEE Main / KCET / GCU Entrance / CAT scores?
JEE Main / KCET / GCU Entrance / CAT is the primary basis for admission at Garden City University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.