GLA University

What GLA University does

GLA University is a private multidisciplinary university headquartered in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, with a second campus in Greater Noida. Established in 1998 as a trust-run educational initiative and granted university status in 2010 under the GLA University Uttar Pradesh Act, the institution is owned and operated by the Sri Jagannath Prasad Ganeshi Lal Bajaj Charitable Trust Samiti. It serves over 26,000 students through 70+ undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral and diploma programs across eight constituent institutes spanning engineering, business management, pharmaceutical research, applied sciences and humanities, legal studies, polytechnic, education, and online/distance learning.

The university delivers education through industry-integrated labs and centres including a Capgemini CodeXperience Center, a Rockwell Automation Lab, a CSED Industry 4.0 Facility, a Solar Energy Research Centre, and a Centre for Vaccines and Diagnostic Research, supplemented by partnerships with IBM, Intel, NEC, Cisco, Google and Wipro that shape curriculum and placements. Core academic offerings include B.Tech programs (with specialisations in AI & Analytics, VLSI, EV Technology, AIML and Mechatronics), B.Pharm, BBA, BCA, MBA, M.Tech, MCA, M.Pharm, LLM, B.Sc./M.Sc., B.Ed., and Ph.D. across 17 disciplines supported by 14 research centres, 900+ patents published and 12,500+ SCI/Scopus publications.

GLA's revenue model is tuition-led and recurring: annual fees from undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral and diploma programs form the core stream, supplemented by hostel and accommodation fees across 19 hostels, examination fees, consultancy services, and international student fees with dedicated SAARC scholarships. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, combining online admissions through the university portal, an entrance examination (GLAET), offline counselling offices across Indian cities, on-campus visits, and dedicated international admissions, with a placement network of 650+ recruiters that delivers an 86% placement rate over the past five years and a highest CTC of 60 LPA from Microsoft Corporation India.

Name

GLA University

Legal name

GLA University

Website

https://gla.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

GLA University is a private multidisciplinary university in Mathura and Greater Noida, India, delivering 70+ undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral and diploma programs across engineering, management, pharmacy, law and sciences to 26,000+ students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities (EDAHAEAF)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Engineering degree programs
• Management education
• Pharmaceutical sciences education
• University-level instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Mathura

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Core revenue from undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and diploma program fees across multiple disciplines including engineering, management, pharmacy, law, and sciences
2. Hostel and Accommodation Fees: Residential facilities with 19 modern hostels generating accommodation revenue
3. Examination Fees: Fees from conducting examinations and issuing certificates
4. Consultancy Services: Research consultancy services provided to external organizations and industry
5. International Student Fees: Tuition from international students with dedicated scholarship programs for SAARC countries

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

GLA University delivers higher education through 70+ undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and diploma programs across engineering, management, pharmaceutical sciences, law, applied sciences, and education. It operates two campuses (Mathura and Greater Noida) plus the GLA Online platform, combining classroom instruction with industry-integrated labs such as Capgemini CodeXperience, Rockwell Automation, and the CSED Industry 4.0 facility, alongside placement support from 650+ recruiters.

Product overview

GLA University operates as a multi-disciplinary private university offering a comprehensive portfolio of 70+ undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and diploma programs across engineering, management, pharmaceutical sciences, applied sciences, law, education, and polytechnic disciplines. The institution is organized into constituent institutes (Engineering & Technology, Business Management, Pharmaceutical Research, Applied Sciences & Humanities, Legal Studies & Research, University Polytechnic, Faculty of Education, and the Centre for Distance and Online Education), each delivering specialized degree programs. Key undergraduate offerings include B.Tech (with specializations in AI & Analytics, VLSI, EV Technology, AIML, Mechatronics, and Automobile), B.Pharm, BCA, BBA, B.Sc., and integrated law programs (B.A. LL.B., BBA LL.B.). Postgraduate programs span M.Tech, MBA, M.Pharm, MCA, M.Sc., and LLM. A Ph.D. ecosystem across 17 disciplines is supported by 14 dedicated research centres. GLA Online extends reach through digital education delivery, and the university holds industry-academia collaborations with organizations such as IBM, Intel/NEC, Cisco, Wipro, and GlobalLogic to embed industry-relevant skills within its curriculum.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GLA Online: Great Learning Assurance, now Online - Online education platform of GLA University
• PraYaas
• Udaan
• Ujjwal Braj
• Aashayein

Products and services

• B.Tech Programs Undergraduate engineering degree programs across multiple specializations (CSE, ECE, EE, ME, CE, Biotechnology, Automobile) with minors, honors, and industry-specialized tracks such as AI & Analytics (in partnership with Intel and NEC), VLSI, and Electric Vehicle Technology; offered to prospective undergraduate students.
• B.Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy) Undergraduate pharmacy degree program preparing students for pharmaceutical sciences careers, with lateral entry option available.
• BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) Undergraduate computer applications degree with specializations in Data Science, Digital Marketing, and AIML, preparing students for IT industry roles.
• BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) Undergraduate business management programs including standard BBA, BBA (Management Sciences), BBA (Family Business), and BBA (Hons./Research) Data Analytics and Business Intelligence.
• M.Tech (Master of Technology) Programs Postgraduate engineering degree programs in ECE, EE, CSE, Civil Engineering (Structural), Mechanical Engineering (Design and Production), and Energy Systems.
• MBA (Master of Business Administration) Postgraduate business management degree with specializations in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Financial Markets & Banking, and Business Analytics, alongside the standard MBA and MBA (Hons.) programs.
• M.Pharm (Master of Pharmacy) Postgraduate pharmacy degree programs in Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology, offering advanced pharmaceutical education.
• MCA (Master of Computer Applications) Postgraduate computer applications degree with a specialized AIML track, preparing graduates for senior technical and managerial IT roles.
• LLM (Master of Laws) Postgraduate law degree program offering advanced legal studies across specialized domains.
• B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and BBA LL.B. (Hons.) Integrated five-year undergraduate law programs combining arts/business education with legal studies, offered by the Institute of Legal Studies and Research established in 2018.
• Ph.D. (Doctoral Programmes) Doctoral research programs across 17 disciplines including Computer Science, ECE, EE, ME, CE, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English, Pharmacy, Management, Education, Law, and Agriculture.
• Diploma Programs Diploma-level courses in D.Pharmacy, Electronics & Communication, Civil Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
• M.Sc. Programs Postgraduate science programs in Biotechnology, Microbiology & Immunology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (specialization in Data Analytics), and Agriculture.
• B.Sc. Programs Undergraduate science degree programs in Biotechnology (Hons.), Chemistry (Hons.), Physics (Hons.), Mathematics (Hons. with Data Science), and Agriculture (Hons.), along with integrated B.Sc. B.Ed. programs.
• B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education) Teacher education program under the Faculty of Education, approved by NCTE, preparing graduates for school-level teaching careers.
• GLA Online (Centre for Distance and Online Education) Online education platform (Great Learning Assurance, now Online / CDOE) delivering GLA University degree programs via digital learning to non-residential and working students.
• Hostel and Accommodation Residential accommodation services through 19 modern hostels on the 110-acre Mathura campus.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% overall placement rate over past 5 years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• IBM India Pvt. Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIBM partnership for Computer Engineering & Applications department providing industry-aligned curriculum, lab facilities, and student certification programs in areas like AI and data science.
• Intel Technology India Pvt. Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Intel and NEC Corporation India for B.Tech (Hons.) CSE Specialization in AI & Analytics, providing cutting-edge curriculum and technology access.
• NEC Corporation India Pvt. Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint program for AI & Analytics specialization with Intel and NEC Corporation India for B.Tech CSE program.
• Capgemini Consulting IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCapgemini CodeXperience Center established at campus for industry-integrated software development training and student placements.
• Cisco Networking AcademymajorTechnology or IntegrationCisco Networking Academy program for networking education and certifications for students.
• GooglemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoogle partnership for technology education and potential student engagement programs.
• Wipro Ltd. IndiamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partnership for campus recruitment and potential curriculum collaboration.
• IIT GandhinagarmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic MoU for research collaboration and faculty exchange programs.
• ICAR - Indian Veterinary Research InstitutemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural sciences research collaboration with ICAR for advanced research in animal sciences.
• ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute, KarnalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration in dairy science and agricultural research.
• CSIR - Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic PlantsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPharmaceutical and agricultural research partnership for medicinal plant research.
• University of Malta, MaltaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic MoU for student exchange and research collaboration.
• Universiti Putra Malaysia, MalaysiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic collaboration with Malaysian university for research and academic exchange.
• King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, ThailandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic MoU for technology education collaboration with Thailand institution.
• International Skill Development Corporation (ISDC), UKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational skill development partnership for certification and training programs.
• Indian Institute of Metals (IIM Kolkata)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetallurgical engineering research and academic collaboration.
• GlobalLogic India Limited, NoidamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology services company partnership for software development training and recruitment.
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), UKmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness and finance certification partnership for management students.
• Vellore Institute Of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiotechnology research collaboration with VIT.
• Garuda Aerospace Private Limited, ChennaiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDrone technology and aerospace engineering collaboration.
• Luminous Biosciences, LLC, USAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational biotechnology research collaboration with US-based company.
• Particle Physics Group, Institute of Physics Academia Sinica, TaiwanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhysics research collaboration with Academia Sinica Taiwan for particle physics research.
• IITD-AIA Foundation For Smart Manufacturing (IAFSM), DelhimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 research collaboration with IIT Delhi AIA Foundation.
• International Association of Universities (IAU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in IAU for global academic networking and collaboration opportunities.
• Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in AUAP for regional academic collaboration in Asia-Pacific.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Amity University: India's largest private university with similar multi-disciplinary portfolio (engineering, management, law, pharmacy) and comparable GLAET-style entrance testing; competes for the same Indian private university student segment.
• Lovely Professional University (LPU): Large multi-campus Indian private university offering engineering, management, law, and pharmacy programs with strong placement marketing; directly competes for North Indian students at similar price points.
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology: Tamil Nadu-based private deemed university with comparable engineering, management, and science programs, strong placement focus, and similar tier of employer partnerships (TCS, Wipro, IBM).
• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): Premier private technical university with engineering, management, and science programs; comparable placement outcomes and research focus, and notably GLA already has a research collaboration MoU with VIT.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE): Established private deemed university with multi-disciplinary programs and strong placement record; competes for premium-paying students and represents GLA's benchmark for brand-quality upgrade.
• Shiv Nadar University: Research-focused private university backed by a corporate promoter (HCL), with comparable engineering, management, and science programs; competes for high-achieving students nationally.
• Chandigarh University: Fast-growing North Indian private university with comparable program mix (engineering, management, law, pharmacy) and aggressive placement marketing; direct head-to-head competitor for Tier-1/2 Indian students.
• KIIT University: Multi-disciplinary private deemed university in Eastern India with engineering, management, law, and medical programs; comparable scale (~30k students) and similar industry-partnership-driven placement model.
• Christ University: Private deemed university with comparable management, law, science, and humanities programs; competes for the same quality-conscious Indian student segment and similar NAAC A+ tier accreditation.

Broad incumbents

• Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS Pilani): Elite private technical university and pioneer of industry-integrated education model in India; serves as the upper-bound benchmark for placement outcomes, employer reputation, and premium tuition pricing that GLA aspires to.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/gla_mathura

Compliance20 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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