AKGEC Ghaziabad: Courses, Fees, Admission 2024, Placements, Rankings

At the undergraduate level, Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College offers BTech and various other courses to students. The total tuition fee for BTech at Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College is INR 3.3 lakh - INR 4.5 lakh. There are various other charges which adds to the total tuition fee and hence provide the students with an estimate of the total course fee for BTech. Those students who find the fee a little high, can apply for scholarships provided by the Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College.

AKGEC Ghaziabad offers M.Tech course admission in two ways: direct or through counselling. In either case, it is necessary that the aspirants fulfil the course-specific eligibility requirements. Candidates can apply on the counselling portal of AKTU to get a seat through counselling. For direct admission, candidates can directly contact the admission office and submit application to apply.

The safety of students and teachers is AKGEC Ghaziabad's top priority. There are security professionals working 24*7 to maintain a good and safe studying environment for students. No one is allowed to enter the college without an identity card. The hostels have surveillance cameras installed everywhere.

There are various events organised by AKGEC Ghaziabad. Some of the events include The Great Ghaziabad Run, Fresher's Party, Yoga Day, Student Award Ceremony, and others. There are various societies available for students such as Techno Conclave, OORJA, Phoenix, Samveg, and others. All these societies conduct various events and activities for students. 

As per the data collated from verified students' reviews on Shiksha, companies, such as Capgemini, Infosys, Amazon, Accenture, TCS, Wipro, Walmart, and Tech Mahindra hire the students of this college. Additionally, 70-90% of students get placement opportunities every year with an average salary ranging between INR 2.5 and INR 5.35 lakh. Hence, it is a good college for BTech, considering the placement statistics. In 2024, the highest package offered at the college stood at INR 55 LPA. AKGEC Ghaziabad is ranked by India Today and Times. In 2024, Times ranked the college #149 for its BTech course.

{Source: MCA students & alumni}

AKGEC Ghaziabad - Good for MCA?

Based on reviews from students and alumni, here's an analysis of whether AKGEC Ghaziabad is a good choice for pursuing a Master's in Computer Applications (MCA):

Infrastructure and Facilities:
* The college has good infrastructure and plenty of greenery.
* Well-maintained hostels with decent facilities.
* Good library with a vast collection of books.
* Wi-Fi connectivity is available throughout the campus.
* Air-conditioned classrooms with projectors.

Faculty:
* Most faculty members have PhD degrees.
* Helpful and knowledgeable teachers.
* Some teachers may lack qualification, but the majority are experienced and qualified.

Course Curriculum:
* Relevant and industry-standard curriculum.
* Opportunity to work on mini and major projects.
* Includes electives for students to specialize.

Placement Record:
* Around 80% of students get placed annually.
* the highest package offered: INR50 lakhs.
* Average package: INR6-7 lakhs.
* Top recruiters include TCS, Tech Mahindra, and Infosys.

Overall:
* While there may be areas for improvement, such as introducing programming languages in the course, AKGEC Ghaziabad seems to have a strong reputation for its MCA program.
* With a good infrastructure, experienced faculty, and a relevant curriculum, it appears to be a suitable option for those interested in pursuing a career in IT.
* However, individual results may vary, and further research is recommended to confirm the accuracy of these findings.

With a placement percentage ranging between 50-90% for MCA students, the students are hired by top companies, such as Infosys, New Gen Software Solution and HCL, among various others. Additionally, the salaries offered to the students range between INR 2 to INR 6 LPA. All this information, however, is sourced from the verified students' reviews on Shiksha. Hence, is indicative. As per a consolidated report AKGEC 2022 placements, the highest and average package offered stood at INR 1.13 crore per annum and INR 5.13 LPA, respectively. 

The eligibility criteria is the minimum educational qualification required for a candidate to be eligible for admission. It is prescribed by the college or AKTU. As per the Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College the latest brochure, the eligibility criteria for BTech course admission is as follows:

Course	Eligibility Criteria
BTech (Lateral)	Applicant should have passed BCA/BSc/BCom/BA of minimum three years and studied mathematics subject in Class 12

The total tuition fee for Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College BTech ranges between INR 2.4 lakh and INR 4.5 lakh. The total fee of BTech includes various components such as tuition & Development fee, medical charges, exam fee, refundable caution deposit, etc. Aspirants have to pay the course fee at the time of admission to confirm their seat in the college. The mentioned fee is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

The total fee for Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College M.Tech course is the sum of several components, such as hostel fee, caution money (refundable), and more. These components are either one-time chargeable or have to be paid annually/semesterly. Table below showcases AKGEC M.Tech fee structure:

Fee Components	Amount (2 years)
Tuition fees	INR 1.28 Lakh
Hostel fees	INR 2.40 Lakh
One-time payment	INR 5,000

NOTE: The above-mentioned fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

The Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College average package offered during the 2024 placement drive stood at INR 5.35 LPA. Further, an improving trend in the AKGEC average package was observed between 2022 and 2024, which is preseneted i the infographic below:

The AKGEC average package offered between 2022 and 2024 are presented below: 

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
Average package	INR 5.08 LPA	INR 5.22 LPA	INR 5.35 LPA

After completing M.Tech from AKGEC, aspirants can make a career in both government and private sectors. Some of the top job profiles for which graduates can opt for research scientist, IT consultant, data scientist, etc. As per daat curated from multiple sources, the salary offered to people in these job profiles range between INR 6 LPA to INR 13 LPA. Some of the top recruiters for M.Tech graduates are:

Top Recruiters for MTech graduates
Google	Morgan Stanley
Apple	Schlumberger
Microsoft	ITC Limited
Infosys Technologies	Sysmex
IBM Global Services	ISRO

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AKGEC 2023 placements report has not released as of now. However, some of the key highlights of 2022 placements are mentioned below as per an consolidated report:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)
the highest package	INR 1.13 crore per annum
Average package	INR 5.13 LPA
Total students registered	973
Total offers made	1,998
Exclusive offers	757
Total recruiters	225

NOTE: The above-mentioned total offers and exclusive offers exclude higher studies.

Read more: AKGEC Placements 2023

 

As per the latest report, 310 companies recruited at Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College in the academic year 2023-2024. The total number of companies recruited students between 2022 and 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
Total recruiters	234	283	310

There are a total of 63 seats available for M.Tech courses in Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College. The highest seat count is 18. AKGEC has 18 seats each for Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Computer Science and Engineering. Additionally, there are 9 seats for MTech in Mechanical Engineering course. Candidates are admitted as per the sanctioned seat intake and selection criteria. It must be noted that the mentioned seat intake is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative. 

Being a private college, Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College fee may be costly but the college offers scholarships to students as financial assistance. Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College offers scholarship assistance to postgraduate and undergraduate students. The scholarships are awarded in two parts during the even and odd semesters of each year. The below-mentioned table reflects on the M.Tech Scholarship details:

Marks scored in the BTech / Qualifying Examination	Scholarships
65% (60% for AKGEC Alumni) or above aggregate marks	Equivalent to 25% of tuition fee (Approx. INR 25,000)
70% (65% for AKGEC Alumni) or above aggregate marks	Equivalent to 50% of tuition fee (Approx. INR 50,000)
75% (70% for AKGEC Alumni) or above aggregate marks	Equivalent to 75% of tuition fee (Approx. INR 75,000)
80% (75% for AKGEC Alumni) or above aggregate marks	Equivalent to 100% of tuition fee (Approx. INR 1 lakh)

 

Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College is a well-known college affiliated with AKTU. Some of the top companies that participate in the college placements drive are Amazon, TCS, IBM, Deloitte, Infosys, etc. According to the latest overall placement data available on the official website, the highest package offered by the college is INR 55 LPA and the average package offered is INR 5.35 LPA.

The Engineering college may have seats reserved under the management quota that are vacant or left by the candidates. The AKGEC has 15% of seats under management quota and 85% through AKTU counselling. Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College may follow the rules of regulation of the state or central government. Thus, it may have seats for SC/ST/OBC category candidates. The total seats available for M.Tech is 63. Further, it must be noted that the mentioned seat intake and reservation details are as per the official website/sanctioning body or unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative.

Yes, Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College offers a two-year MTech programme across four specialisations. The total intake for MTech is 63 with 18 seats across three specialisations and nine for the Mechanical branch. Admission to all these MTech courses at AKGEC is subject to counselling conducted by APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow. Aspirants must check the eligibility criteria before applying for admission.

The total course fee is inclusive of multiple fee components such as tuition fee, hostel fee, caution deposit (refundable), etc. The fee for Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College MTech programmes along with the components is mentioned in the following table:

Fee Components	Amount (for two years)
Tuition Fees	INR 1.3 lakh
Hostel Fees	INR 2.30 lakh - INR 2.50 lakh
One-time Payment	INR 5,000

NOTE: The above-mentioned fee is taken from an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative.