Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College

What Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College does

Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College (AKGEC) is a private engineering college established in 1998 in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, affiliated to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU). It serves a student base of 5,000+ across sanctioned annual intake of 1,320 B.Tech, 51 M.Tech, and 120 MCA seats, and reports itself as the only engineering college under AKTU with NAAC A++ accreditation, with NBA accreditation across five B.Tech branches. The core offering is multi-discipline B.Tech education in Computer Science (including AI & Machine Learning and Data Science specializations), Electronics, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, and related branches, supported by 15+ R&D centers and industry Centers of Excellence with partners including KUKA Robotics, Siemens PLM, NI LabVIEW, Bosch Rexroth, Fronius Welding, Texas Instruments, and IIT Kanpur Virtual Lab.

The institution's business model is tuition-driven: revenue is generated primarily from B.Tech, M.Tech, and MCA tuition fees, supplemented by hostel fees (1,500+ hostel capacity), examination fees, and ancillary programs such as AKGEC Digital School (YouTube channel with 600+ lectures and 138K+ viewers) and AKGIM (the management vertical offering MBA programs). Customers are individual students admitted through the UP Technical Admission Counselling (UPTAC) process and management quota, with downstream corporate relationships (TCS, Samsung, Wipro, HCL) operating as recruiters rather than direct revenue sources. The institution is family-owned by the Garg family with no disclosed PE/VC backing, and is led by Director Dr. Hemant Ahuja (PhD from IIT Delhi) with Dr. Amita Dev (former VC of IGDTUW and DSEU) as advisor.

Operationally, AKGEC employs approximately 101–250 staff and faculty per firmographic data, supported by Centers of Excellence that provide hands-on training in robotics, industrial automation, welding, and electronics, plus a FabLab and IIT Kanpur Virtual Lab node. Hostel infrastructure for 1,500+ students and dedicated placement infrastructure targeting named recruiters indicate a fully residential, placement-oriented private college model typical of Delhi-NCR tier-2 engineering institutions.

Name

Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College

Legal name

Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College

Website

https://akgec.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

AKGEC is a private engineering college in Ghaziabad, UP, affiliated to AKTU, serving 5,000+ students across B.Tech, M.Tech, and MCA programs, with NAAC A++ accreditation, multiple industry Centers of Excellence, and revenue derived primarily from tuition and hostel fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Engineering and Computer Applications)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Mechatronics Systems & Integration (EDAOAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emerging Tech & Specialized Computing (IoT, Edge, AR/VR, Blockchain, HPC) (EDABAFAO), Enterprise Applications & ERP/CRM (SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Workday) (EDABAFAJ)

Keywords

• Engineering education
• Undergraduate engineering programs
• Postgraduate computer applications
• Technical higher education
• Industry-aligned training

Headquarters

HQ city

Ghaziabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - B.Tech Programs: Revenue generated from undergraduate engineering programs with sanctioned intake of 1320 students across multiple disciplines including CSE, IT, ECE, ME, EN, CE and specialized programs like CSE(AI&ML) and CSE(DS).
2. Tuition Fees - M.Tech Programs: Revenue from postgraduate engineering programs offering M.Tech in CSE, ECE, EN, ME with total sanctioned intake of 51 students.
3. Tuition Fees - MCA Program: Revenue from Master of Computer Applications program with sanctioned intake of 120 students.
4. Hostel and Accommodation Fees: Revenue from hostel accommodation providing facilities for approximately 1500 students across six hostels including Girls Hostel Complex, Junior Boys Hostel Complex, and Senior Boys Hostel Complex.
5. Examination and Certification Fees: Revenue from university examination fees, degree certification, and verification services for passout students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AKGEC delivers undergraduate B.Tech degrees in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, and Civil Engineering, plus specialized B.Tech tracks in CSE (AI&ML) and CSE (Data Science). It also provides two-year M.Tech programs in CSE, ECE, EN, and ME, and a two-year MCA program. Academic delivery is reinforced by nine industry-partnered Centers of Excellence (KUKA Robotics, NI LabVIEW, Siemens PLM, Bosch Rexroth, Fronius Welding, AIA Automation, Janatics Pneumatics, Siemens Advanced Manufacturing, MIT-inspired Fab Lab) and a digital learning platform (AKGEC Digital School).

Product overview

Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College (AKGEC) offers a comprehensive portfolio of engineering education products comprising undergraduate B.Tech programs in six major disciplines (CSE, IT, ECE, ME, EN, CE), postgraduate M.Tech programs in four branches, and an MCA program. The institution enhances its core academic offerings with specialized B.Tech CSE specializations in AI&ML and Data Science. To supplement classroom learning, AKGEC operates multiple industry-aligned Centers of Excellence including partnerships with KUKA Robotics, National Instruments (LabVIEW), Siemens PLM, and Bosch Rexroth. The college provides digital learning infrastructure through its AKGEC Digital School platform and maintains a centralized library system with digital repository capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) Four-year undergraduate engineering degree programs offered across multiple disciplines including Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Information Technology (IT), Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Mechanical Engineering (ME), Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EN), and Civil Engineering (CE), with a total sanctioned intake of 1,320 students. Targets students who have completed 10+2 (higher secondary) with PCM seeking accredited engineering education.
• B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning)

Quantifiable outcome

• 5000+ students enrolled across 14+ programs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• KUKA Robotics (India)coreTechnology or IntegrationAKGEC jointly with KUKA Robotics (India) has set up India's first Industrial Robotics Training Centre for Educational Institutions at AKGEC, Ghaziabad. The centre offers Basic, Advance and Expert level training on Industrial Robotics for Engineering and Polytechnic students, with internationally recognized joint certification by KUKA Roboter, Germany and AKGEC.
• National Instruments (India)coreTechnology or IntegrationAKGEC jointly with National Instruments (India) has set up UP's first AKGEC-NI LabVIEW Academy for Educational Institutions. The academy offers courses for all levels of LabVIEW proficiency and on various hardware platforms, providing opportunity to obtain CLAD, CLD & CLA certifications.
• Siemens Industry SoftwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationAKGEC jointly with Siemens Industry Software has set up PLM Centre of Excellence at campus providing education on state-of-art software including SOLIDEDGE, NX, CAD/CAM/CAE, Teamcenter for digital lifecycle management and Tecnomatix for digital manufacturing.
• Bosch Rexroth AG, GermanycoreTechnology or IntegrationAKGEC has established Centre of Competence in Automation Technologies in collaboration with Bosch Rexroth AG, Germany. The centre has world-class infrastructure with six laboratories at par with international standards on Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Sensorics, PLCs, Drives & Control and Mechatronics.
• Automation Industry Association (AIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAKGEC has set up Center for Integrated Automation in association with Automation Industry Association. Industry Partners namely Siemens, Pepperl+Fuchs, Festo and B&R support this initiative to share global quality learning processes with engineering colleges.
• Janatics (India) Ltd.coreTechnology or IntegrationAKGEC-JANATICS Industrial Pneumatics Knowledge Centre aims to be a world-class Pneumatic Knowledge centre in India. This is the first Centre in India exclusively focused on Industrial Pneumatics field. It also functions as NSIC Training-cum-Incubation Centre (TIC), the first TIC in Uttar Pradesh.
• Fronius International GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationAKGEC jointly with Fronius International GmbH has set up India's first Advanced Welding Technology and Research Centre (AWTRC) in Uttar Pradesh. The centre aims to develop state-of-art infrastructure for welding technologies through training, research and development.
• Siemens (Additional Partnership)coreTechnology or IntegrationAKGEC jointly with industry partners has set up Advance Manufacturing Centre for SMEs and Educational Institutions at Ghaziabad. The centre aims to produce highly skilled technical manpower in the field of Advance Manufacturing and Reverse Engineering.
• Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU)coreOthersThe college is affiliated to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow, UP. AKTU provides academic governance, syllabus framework, examination system, and degree awarding for all programs offered by the college.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• JSS Academy of Technical Education (JSSATE): AKTU-affiliated engineering college in Noida offering B.Tech/M.Tech/MBA programs with comparable intake scale and similar reliance on UPTAC counselling for admissions.
• GL Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management: AKTU-affiliated private engineering college in Greater Noida with comparable B.Tech programs, NBA accreditation, and corporate recruiter base, making it a directly competing institution for Delhi NCR engineering aspirants.
• ABES Engineering College: Private AKTU-affiliated engineering college in Ghaziabad with NBA-accredited B.Tech programs, industry partnerships, and similar placement-driven positioning, overlapping directly with AKGEC's catchment.
• KIET Group of Institutions: Private engineering college in Ghaziabad affiliated to AKTU, offering B.Tech/M.Tech/MBA programs with similar intake scale and competing directly with AKGEC for UPTAC-counselling applicants in Delhi NCR.
• Amity School of Engineering and Technology: Large private engineering college in Noida (part of Amity University) offering B.Tech/M.Tech programs with autonomous status, representing a premium-tier alternative to AKGEC in Delhi NCR.
• ITS Engineering College: Private AKTU-affiliated engineering institution in Greater Noida with NBA-accredited programs and IT-focused recruiter base, directly comparable to AKGEC's positioning.

Broad incumbents

• SRM Institute of Science and Technology: Large deemed university with engineering programs across multiple campuses, including industry partnerships in automation and robotics, comparable in scale and program breadth to AKGEC.
• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): Large deemed university with multiple campuses offering B.Tech/M.Tech programs including specialisations in AI/ML, robotics, and data science — a broader national-scale incumbent whose specialisations overlap with AKGEC's emerging-tech centres of excellence.
• Manipal Institute of Technology: Established private engineering college under Manipal Academy offering B.Tech and M.Tech programs with industry partnerships and strong placement record, comparable as a higher-priced, broader-portfolio alternative.
• BITS Pilani: Premier private engineering institution offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs with industry-aligned curriculum and strong placement record, representing the upper bound of the private engineering education market that AKGEC aspires to compete with.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCxs6M6Um-IYd9eD3XUHRlkg/playlists
• Xx.com/Official_AKGEC
• Facebookfacebook.com/Official.AKGEC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/akgec-cse-department-ghaziabad

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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