GD Goenka University

What GD Goenka University does

GD Goenka University (GDGU) is a private university established in 2013 and operated by the GD Goenka Group, a diversified Indian education conglomerate with a 30+ year operating history, 150+ K-12 schools, and 120+ preschools. The institution is based on a 20-acre sustainable campus in Sohna, Gurugram (Delhi NCR), Haryana, and holds NAAC A+ accreditation alongside QS I-GAUGE Gold, NIRF Top 100–150 in Pharmacy (2023), and ET Edge Best Education Brand 2026. GDGU delivers undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and diploma programs across eight schools: Engineering & Sciences, Management, Law, Healthcare & Allied Sciences, Hospitality & Tourism, Liberal Arts, Agricultural Sciences, and Design (via United World Institute of Design).

The university's product portfolio is structured around industry-aligned curriculum tightly coupled to flagship technology partners: NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute (AI/ML, Generative AI, Data Science at B.Tech and MCA level), Bosch Rexroth (India's first Industry 4.0 Centre of Excellence with PLCs, IIoT, SCADA), L&T (B.Tech Civil Engineering, Smart Infrastructures), BOSCH (VLSI Design), Microsoft CloudThat (BCA AI/ML), CompTIA (Cyber Security certifications), Le Cordon Bleu and The Leela Palaces (hospitality training), Redbird Aviation (B.Sc Aviation / CPL pathway), and Prenishq (quantum technology under the National Quantum Mission). Specialized in-house assets include the AVISHKAR Centre of Innovation and Incubation (220+ student innovators, 11 prototypes, 2 startups incubated), the Rezwan Razack Centre of Numismatic Studies and Research (digital assets, CBDCs, cryptocurrencies), and a Centre for Conflict Resolution with the Indian Institute of Arbitration and Mediation.

GDGU operates a direct-to-consumer higher education GTM model with annual subscription-style tuition billing. Fees range roughly ₹1.75–3.25 lakh per year for most B.Tech specializations (with flagship B.Tech CSE at ₹11.5 lakh total) and up to ₹12.45 lakh for select MBA programs. A secondary revenue stream runs through professional services — executive training, certificate programs, and summer/winter internships delivered via the Centre of Excellence in Industry 4.0 and similar verticals. Recruitment is anchored by a Corporate Resource Centre that places students across 460+ participating companies and 1,788 campus drives, anchored by logos including Amazon, Wipro, Airtel, Honda, and The Leela Palaces. Geographic concentration is North India with Delhi NCR as the core catchment; international reach is nascent with 45+ nationalities represented on campus.

Name

GD Goenka University

Legal name

GD Goenka University

Website

https://gdgoenkauniversity.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

GD Goenka University is a private NAAC A+ accredited university in Gurugram, India, delivering undergraduate through doctoral programs across eight schools (Engineering, Management, Law, Hospitality, Design, Healthcare, Agriculture, Liberal Arts) with industry-aligned curricula co-developed with NVIDIA, Bosch Rexroth, L&T, Le Cordon Bleu and Prenishq, and a placement network of 460+ corporate recruiters.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

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Technical Universities with Computing, Data & AI Focus (EDAHAEAK), STEM-Focused Technical Universities (EDAHAEAD)

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• Engineering and management degrees
• Hospitality and culinary training
• Industry aligned curriculum
• University campus placements

Headquarters

HQ city

Sohna

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Primary revenue stream from undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and diploma programs across multiple schools including Engineering, Management, Law, Healthcare, Hospitality, Design, and Liberal Arts. Fees range from approximately ₹1.75 lakhs to ₹3.25 lakhs per year depending on the program.
2. Professional Services and Training: Revenue from executive training programs, certificate programs, and summer/winter internships offered through the Centre of Excellence in Industry 4.0 for industry professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GD Goenka University is a private, NAAC A+ accredited university delivering undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programs across eight schools: Engineering & Sciences, Management, Law, Healthcare & Allied Sciences, Hospitality & Tourism, Liberal Arts, Agricultural Sciences, and Design. Programs are co-developed with industry partners including NVIDIA (AI/ML, Generative AI, Data Science), Bosch Rexroth (Industry 4.0, PLCs, IIoT, SCADA), Microsoft CloudThat, CompTIA, L&T, Le Cordon Bleu, and Redbird Aviation. The university also runs the AVISHKAR Center of Innovation and Incubation, the Centre of Excellence in Industry 4.0, and the Rezwan Razack Centre of Numismatic Studies and Research.

Product overview

GD Goenka University is a comprehensive private university offering undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programs across 8 schools including Engineering & Sciences, Management, Law, Healthcare & Allied Sciences, Hospitality & Tourism, Liberal Arts, Agricultural Sciences, and Design. The university's technology-focused offerings include AI & ML programs developed in collaboration with NVIDIA, cyber security programs aligned with CompTIA, and an Industry 4.0 Centre of Excellence with Bosch Rexroth. The institution also houses specialized research centers including a Currency Research Center and innovation incubation facilities. Programs range from engineering (B.Tech/M.Tech), management (MBA/BBA), healthcare, law, design, aviation, and agriculture, with strong emphasis on industry partnerships and practical training through corporate resource centers and placement support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Centre of Excellence in Industry 4.0: State-of-the-art facility in collaboration with Bosch Rexroth covering PLCs, IIoT, and SCADA technologies. First institute in India to adopt Bosch Rexroth's Automation platform.
• AVISHKAR Centre of Innovation and Incubation
• (Dr.) Rezwan Razack's Centre of Numismatic Studies and Research
• Le Cordon Bleu School of Hospitality
• United World Institute of Design (UID)

Products and services

• B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI & ML) Four-year undergraduate engineering program in AI & ML co-developed with NVIDIA, with curriculum aligned to NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute (DLI) covering machine learning, deep learning, neural networks, and autonomous systems, for students seeking careers in artificial intelligence.
• B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Four-year undergraduate program in AI and Data Science with curriculum aligned to NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute (DLI), covering data analytics, statistical modeling, and AI applications, for students pursuing careers in data science and analytics.
• MCA Generative AI (NVIDIA) Master of Computer Applications in Generative AI offered in collaboration with NVIDIA, focusing on generative AI technologies, large language models, and AI content generation, for postgraduate students targeting AI/ML engineering roles.
• MCA Data Science (NVIDIA) Master of Computer Applications in Data Science with NVIDIA partnership, covering data science methodologies, machine learning, and analytics, for postgraduate students targeting data science and analytics roles.
• Centre of Excellence in Industry 4.0 First-in-India training facility using Bosch Rexroth's automation platform, providing training in PLCs, Industrial IoT (IIoT), and SCADA technologies for students, faculty, and industry professionals, including certificate programs, executive training, and summer/winter internships.
• AVISHKAR Center of Innovation and Incubation Student innovation and entrepreneurship center offering mentorship, funding opportunities, workspace, and support for turning student ideas into market-ready products and startups, available to enrolled students and aspiring student entrepreneurs.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) Two-year MBA program with specializations including Finance, Entrepreneurship, Operations, Analytics, HR, International Business, Hospitality & Tourism, Marketing, Agriculture Business Management, and ESG & Sustainability Management, for postgraduate students targeting management careers.
• B.Tech in Cyber Security Four-year B.Tech program in Cyber Security with curriculum aligned to CompTIA certifications, covering network security, cryptography, and ethical hacking, for students pursuing cybersecurity engineering careers.
• B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering Four-year undergraduate B.Tech CSE program providing comprehensive knowledge of computing principles, covering areas such as AI, IoT, Big Data Analytics, Security and Cryptography, Database Management, Quantum Computing, and Mobile Computing, for engineering aspirants.
• B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering with IoT Specialization Four-year B.Tech ECE program with specialization in Internet of Things (IoT) developed in association with BOSCH, covering smart connected devices, embedded systems, and IoT protocols, for students targeting electronics and IoT engineering careers.
• B.Tech in Civil Engineering (Smart Infrastructures) Four-year B.Tech Civil Engineering program with specialization in Smart Infrastructures developed in association with L&T, covering smart city technologies, IoT, machine learning, and geospatial technologies, for civil engineering students seeking infrastructure-focused careers.
• Rezwan Razack's Centre of Numismatic Studies and Research Academic research center dedicated to numismatic studies, currency and monetary systems, digital assets, cryptocurrencies, and emerging financial instruments including NFTs and CBDCs, available to researchers, faculty, and students engaged in monetary and financial research.
• Summer School Program Summer school offerings providing academic exposure and interdisciplinary learning opportunities for prospective and current students to explore higher education pathways and develop critical thinking skills.
• Bachelor of Computer Application - AI & ML (CloudThat) BCA program in AI & ML offered in association with Microsoft CloudThat partner, covering artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cloud-based AI applications, for undergraduate students targeting cloud and AI careers.
• B.Sc. Aviation B.Sc. Aviation program offered in association with Redbird Aviation leading to Commercial Pilot License (CPL), covering aviation science and pilot training, for students pursuing commercial aviation careers.
• B.A. (Hons.) Psychology Three- or four-year B.A. (Hons.) Psychology program offered under the School of Liberal Arts, for undergraduate students pursuing psychology and liberal arts studies.
• B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering (VLSI Design) Four-year B.Tech ECE program with specialization in VLSI Design and Technology in association with BOSCH, providing industry-relevant electronics and semiconductor education, for students targeting VLSI and embedded systems careers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 460 companies participated in campus placements with 1788 drives hosted
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• The Leela Palaces, Hotels and ResortsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2026The Leela Palaces launched Leela Centre of Excellence in partnership with Le Cordon Bleu and GD Goenka University to train over 3,000 hospitality professionals. Partnership supports company's expansion from 15 to 24 hotels over three years while addressing talent shortage in India's luxury hospitality sector.
• Le Cordon BleuflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2026Culinary arts and hospitality education partner in Leela Centre of Excellence. GD Goenka University serves as academic partner alongside The Leela Palaces for training hospitality professionals with world-class culinary education standards.
• PrenishqcoreTechnology or Integration · 15 April 2026MoU signed with Prenishq, an IIT Delhi spin-off supported by National Quantum Mission (NQM), Government of India. Partnership advances quantum technology education through hands-on training, industry exposure, and knowledge exchange aligned with national priorities in quantum capacity building.
• Delhi CapitalscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 April 2026GD Goenka Group partnered as Official Knowledge Partner for 2026 Indian T20 League season. Collaboration built on shared values of teamwork, resilience, and continuous growth. Partnership aims to connect with younger audiences and expand presence beyond traditional education markets.
• Bosch Rexroth IndiaflagshipTechnology or Integration · 10 January 2024First institute in India to adopt Bosch Rexroth's Automation platform establishing Centre of Excellence in Industry 4.0. Provides state-of-the-art facility in PLCs, IIoT, and SCADA for training students, faculties, and industry personnel. Partnership offers internships, industry projects, visits, technical events, and job opportunities.
• Larsen & Toubro (L&T)coreTechnology or IntegrationB.Tech Civil Engineering program co-designed, co-delivered, and co-certified with L&T specializing in Smart Infrastructures. Industry interface from first year with job-ready/higher studies/entrepreneurship pathways. Exit policy aligned with NEP at certificate, diploma, and degree levels.
• MSME Technology Development Centre, Government of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship collaboration with MSME Technology Development Centre focuses on innovation and skill-oriented education. Provides platform for students to develop innovative thinking and achieve academic goals through entrepreneurship-driven initiatives.
• Indian Institute of Arbitration and Mediation (IIAM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Centre of Conflict Resolution enhancing research opportunities and contributing to easing judicial backlogs through alternative dispute resolution mechanisms including arbitration, mediation, and negotiation.
• NVIDIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationNVIDIA Deep Learning Institute aligned curriculum for B.Tech AI & ML, B.Tech AI & Data Science, and MCA Data Science/Generative AI programs. Provides cutting-edge AI education with industry-recognized certification pathways.
• Microsoft CloudThatcoreTechnology or IntegrationIndustry partner for BCA AI & ML and BCA Data Analytics programs providing cloud computing and AI training aligned with Microsoft technologies for career-ready graduates.
• CompTIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationCyber Security certification partner for BCA Cyber Security and B.Tech CSE Cyber Security programs providing industry-recognized credentials for cybersecurity careers.
• BOSCH (VLSI Design)coreTechnology or IntegrationB.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering with specialization in VLSI Design and Technology in association with BOSCH providing industry-relevant electronics education.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Shiv Nadar University: Multi-disciplinary private research university with strong STEM, management, and humanities offerings. Comparable comprehensive research university positioning with similar premium tuition strategy.
• Chandigarh University: Private Indian university with NAAC A+ accreditation and comparable program breadth across engineering, management, law, hospitality, and design. Competes directly in the North Indian private university segment.
• Lovely Professional University: Large-scale private Indian university offering diverse undergraduate and postgraduate programs with strong placement networks. Comparable on multi-disciplinary scale, broad school portfolio, and tuition positioning.
• Amity University: One of India's largest private multi-disciplinary university networks with comparable comprehensive offerings across engineering, management, law, design, and hospitality. Directly competes for the same Delhi NCR and national student pool as GD Goenka.
• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): Major Indian private university known for engineering, technology, and management programs with strong placement records. Competes with GD Goenka for STEM undergraduate enrollment and corporate recruiter attention.
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology: Large private Indian university with extensive engineering, management, and science programs. Directly comparable on multi-school structure, technology-focused curriculum, and national placement ambitions.
• OP Jindal Global University: Private multi-disciplinary Indian university with strong law, management, and liberal arts programs. Comparable positioning as a private, NAAC-accredited, multi-school university targeting national undergraduate and graduate enrollment.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education: Established private deemed university offering multi-disciplinary programs (engineering, management, healthcare, design) with strong industry placement networks. Comparable comprehensive private university positioning and similar tuition band.

Regional players

• Ashoka University: India's leading private liberal arts and sciences university. While GD Goenka offers liberal arts, Ashoka sets the premium benchmark in the Delhi NCR region for interdisciplinary undergraduate education that GD Goenka's School of Liberal Arts competes with.

Broad incumbents

• BITS Pilani: Premier Indian private engineering and science institution with strong alumni network and placement outcomes. Sets the upper benchmark for STEM-focused private higher education that GD Goenka's engineering school is benchmarked against.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/goenka_univer
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCKxeiDR5phO5vF7rDVxh-jg
• Facebookfacebook.com/GDGoenkaUniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gdgoenkauniversity
• Instagraminstagram.com/gdgoenkauniversity

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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