Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida Scholarship 2026 Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
Avg Package
10 LPA
Highest Pkg
44 LPA
Institute Type
Private
Total Courses
5 Courses
GCET's scholarship ecosystem is stronger than many AKTU private colleges of comparable size, combining institutional merit-based concessions with state government welfare schemes and AICTE-level national awards. One structural advantage GCET benefits from is that UP government scholarship schemes - particularly the Samaj Kalyan Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC students - are consistently available and well-facilitated for eligible students. Historically, more than 50% of GCET students have received UP government scholarship support, reducing the effective annual fee burden significantly for a large proportion of the enrolled student body.
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Scholarships & Financial Aid
Merit scholarship at GCET: 30% of subsequent year tuition waived for top academic performers. 100% tuition fee waiver for board and university toppers. No scholarship if exams not passed on first attempt.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
Merit Scholarship at Admission (30% Tuition Waiver) Merit scholarship at GCET: 30% of subsequent year tuition waived for top academic performers. 100% tuition fee waiver for board and university toppers. No scholarship if exams not passed on first attempt. | Based on 10+2 board marks and JEE Main/GEEE rank at admission; pass all exams on first attempt to continue | 30% of tuition fee payable in subsequent year (rounded to next multiple of Rs.100) |
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship State government merit-cum-means scholarship for economically weaker students at GCET. UP domicile required. Apply through UP government scholarship portal. | UP domicile; economically weak students from reserved categories; family income below Rs.2,50,000/year | Partial tuition fee waiver based on income assessment |
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship State government merit-cum-means scholarship for economically weaker students at GCET. UP domicile required. Apply through UP government scholarship portal. | UP domicile; economically weak students from reserved categories; family income below Rs.2,50,000/year | Partial tuition fee waiver based on income assessment |
Merit Scholarship at Admission (30% Tuition Waiver) Merit scholarship at GCET: 30% of subsequent year tuition waived for top academic performers. 100% tuition fee waiver for board and university toppers. No scholarship if exams not passed on first attempt. | Based on 10+2 board marks and JEE Main/GEEE rank at admission; pass all exams on first attempt to continue | 30% of tuition fee payable in subsequent year (rounded to next multiple of Rs.100) |
Scholarships and Financial Aid at GCET Greater Noida
GCET's institutional merit scholarships are structured as tuition fee waivers pegged to entrance exam performance and 12th board scores - a design that rewards academic achievement at the point of admission rather than requiring students to compete for scholarships during their programme. The 25% tuition fee waiver for students with 93% or above in PCM, and the 20% waiver for students with UPTAC rank up to 5,000 or CAT 70th percentile, are the most impactful institutional awards. For girl students in technical programmes and students with disabilities, AICTE's Pragati and Saksham scholarships provide additional national-level support.
| Scholarship | Offered By | Eligibility | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merit Scholarship – PCM Score | GCET Institution | 93%+ in PCM at 12th board | 25% tuition fee waiver |
| Merit Scholarship – Entrance Rank | GCET Institution | UPTAC rank up to 5,000 or 70%ile in CAT | 20% tuition fee waiver |
| Sports Scholarship | GCET Institution | State / national level sports achievement | Fee concession (varies) |
| UP Government Scholarship (General Welfare) | UP State Government | UP domicile students; income below threshold | Variable; typically covers full or partial tuition |
| UP Samaj Kalyan Scholarship | UP State Samaj Kalyan Office | SC/ST/OBC students with UP domicile; income criteria | Tuition fee + maintenance allowance |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship | AICTE | Girl students in AICTE-approved technical programmes; family income ≤ ₹8 LPA | ₹30,000/year + ₹2,000 contingency |
| AICTE Saksham Scholarship | AICTE | PwD students with 40%+ disability; family income ≤ ₹8 LPA | ₹30,000/year |
| GATE-Based Scholarship (M.Tech / PG) | GCET / AICTE | Valid GATE score holders in eligible programmes | Admission preference + scholarship support (AICTE norms) |
Students applying for UP government scholarships should register on the UP scholarship portal (scholarship.up.gov.in) at the start of the academic year - ideally within the first month of admission - as registration windows have strict deadlines and late applications are not typically accommodated. GCET's accounts office provides facilitation support for scholarship applications, and students should proactively communicate with the college's student welfare cell to ensure they receive the full stack of scholarships they are eligible for. For SC/ST/OBC students from UP with family income below the prescribed threshold, the combination of the Samaj Kalyan Scholarship and GCET's low base fee (approximately ₹1.15 lakh/year) can effectively reduce the out-of-pocket annual cost to a very small fraction of the sticker fee.
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