B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) by IBM 

at GD Goenka University, Gurgaon

GD Goenka University is well known for offering good placements to its BTech students. The the highest package offered during GD Goenka University placements 2024 stood at INR 41.20 LPA. Further, the GD Goenka University average package offered to the Schools of Engineering and Sciences stood at INR 8.50 LPA. The key highlights of GD Goenka University placements for the overall Class of 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
the highest package	INR 41.20 LPA (School of Engineering and Sciences) INR 21 LPA (School of Management) INR 5 LPA (School of Law) INR 8 LPA (School of Health & Allied Sciences)
Average package	INR 8.50 LPA (School of Engineering and Sciences) INR 9 LPA (School of Management) INR 3 LPA (School of Law) INR 4.50 LPA (School of Health & Allied Sciences)

The university required different minimum no. of percentage as per various courses. Students can find the table presented below in order to know few of a course eligibility:

Course	Eligibility
BTech	Class 12
BBA	Class 12
BPharma	Class 12
BCA	Class 12 with 50% aggregate
BTech	Class 12 with 50% aggregate

The answer is yes. GD Goenka University accepts CUET 2023 score for all the programmes. Apart from the CUET scores 2023, the University also accepts national-level entrance exams such as MAT/CAT/CMAT for admission to MBA courses. For BTech course, the university accept JEE Mains/GD Goenka Test score. However, students can find the table below to know the selection procedure for few of the courses:

Course	Selection Criteria
BSc	GD  GD Goenka Test,
BBA	CUET, GD Goenka Test, CUET
BPharma	HSTES, CUET
BCA	CUET, GD Goenka Test,
BTech	CUET, GD Goenka Test, Class 12, JEE Main, ISC, HSTES

As of now, the admission at GD Goenka University is on-going. Hence, interested students can apply for the desired course at the official website. Candidates are advised to visit the official website for the interested course in order to avoid GD Goenka University last date to apply date. The application last date is not mentioned in the official website. 

Yes, candidates who do not have CUET score can apply for BSc course at GD Goenka University. To enroll in BSc course, the student have to sit GD Goenka Test who do not have valid CUET score. Furthermore, students who have CUET 2023 scores is also eligible to apply for the course. Therefore, a valid CUET score is an option for the candidates who want BSc admissions at GD Goenka University.

The university has designed multiple eligibility as per course requirement. To get admission for various courses the candidate have to meet the last educational qualifications. Few of the eligibility is mentioned in the bullet points below:

• For MBA: Should be graduate with 50% aggregate
• For BTech: Should pass Class 12 with 50% aggregate
• For BDes: Should pass Class 12 with 50% aggregate

The top recruiters of GD Goenka University in 2022 included Wipro, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, L&T, Amazon, HCL, IBM, TCS, ICICI Bank, etc. These recruiters placed students in various domains with handsome packages.

GD Goenka University has a good record of placements. As per the latest report, the highest package offered during GD Goenka University placements 2024 stood at INR 41.20 LPA. Further, the GD Goenka University average package offered to the Schools of Engineering and Sciences, and School of Management in 2024 placements at GD Goenka University stood at INR 8.50 LPA and INR 9 LPA, respectively. The key highlights of GD Goenka University placements for the Class of 2022 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package	INR 41.20 LPA (School of Engineering and Sciences) INR 21 LPA (School of Management) INR 5 LPA (School of Law) INR 8 LPA (School of Health & Allied Sciences)
Average package	INR 8.50 LPA (School of Engineering and Sciences) INR 9 LPA (School of Management) INR 3 LPA (School of Law) INR 4.50 LPA (School of Health & Allied Sciences)

The application process for various UG and PG courses offered by GD Goenka University has already begun. Applicants can apply for admission to these courses in online and offline mode. To complete the application process, they need to pay INR 1,000 as application fee. The step-wise application process of GD Goenka University is mentioned below:

Online Application Process

1. Visit the official website and fill in the personal details such as name, contact information and residential address

{Source: B.Pharma students & alumni}

Is B.Pharm at GD Goenka University Worth the Investment?

Based on the reviews and feedback from students and alumni, here's a summary of the pros and cons:

Pros:

* Good infrastructure and facilities (labs, library, hostels)
* Qualified and cooperative faculty members
* Relevant and industry-oriented course curriculum
* Placement opportunities in reputed companies (e.g., Ranbaxy, Sun Pharma, Medanta) with decent salary packages (average - INR5-6 LPA, the highest - INR19 LPA)
* Internship opportunities in leading institutions
* Campus events and extracurricular activities
* Good food options and medical facilities

Cons:

* Limited job placements compared to other universities (around 30-40%)
* High fees structure, making it challenging for some students to afford
* Strict attendance rules for exams
* Some students reported limited practical exposure in certain courses
* Competition for jobs can be intense

Conclusion:
While GD Goenka University's B.Pharm programme has its strengths, particularly in terms of infrastructure, faculty, and industry connections, it may not be the best option for everyone. Prospective students should carefully weigh the costs against the potential returns, considering factors such as job prospects, internship opportunities, and future career growth. Ultimately, whether B.Pharm at GD Goenka University is worth the investment depends on individual goals, priorities, and expectations.