Admission Brochure 2011-12

1. VISION
A globally acclaimed integrated academic and research institution that creates a vibrant
community of intellectuals and entrepreneurs endowed with Character, Creativity,
Competence and Commitment, who can inspire meaningful transformations to ensure
holistic growth and development of the society.

2. From the Desk of the Vice Chancellor

I extend my earnest call to all aspirants to join Gautam Buddha University, an emerging
global university that inspires growth, continuity and a meaningful transformation in
academic practices. With its fundamental commitment to ensure quality input, our
academic programmes have been designed in line with the best universities around the
world.

We firmly believe that our laurels are earned with constant and constructive up-gradation of
quality and ever-growing quest for perfection. Our programmes of studies are administered
and delivered by our accomplished faculty members drawn from institutions of repute. The
courses offered by the different Schools of the University provide a theoretical foundation in
relevant discipline and hone skills for applying those principles in this globalized context
driven by technology and new media. Breaking away from conventional courses and their
delivery, we are creating new avenues for the young aspirants to explore a whole new set of
knowledge and skills that fit in to the need of the hour.

Our impeccable infrastructure, wi-fi campus, state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories,

and very rich library provide you with a very conducive academic environment to enrich in. I
hope, we get into a very productive academic engagement and explore together a new
world of opportunities and success.

Mohinder Singh
IAS
 3. ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

Gautam Buddha University, established by the Uttar Pradesh Act (9) of 2002, commenced its
first academic session at its 511 acres lush green campus at Greater Noida in August 2008.
The University is fully funded by the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (NOIDA)
and the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) the undertakings of the
Government of Uttar Pradesh. The University envisions to become a world class centre for
excellence in education with a special focus to serve the under privileged and economically
challenged sections of the society. The University is modeled as a fully residential
educational campus in line with the best institutions of higher learning across the globe. The
uniqueness of its reputation is acknowledged through the format, content and pedagogy of
its programmes and their relevance to the society. The University is recognized by the
University Grants Commission under UGC Act and is a member of the Association of Indian
Universities.

Schools

In order to promote value-based education, research and training, the University has
established following schools, which are:

1. School of Biotechnology
2. School of Applied Sciences
3. School of Law, Justice and Governance*
4. School of Humanities & Social Sciences
5. School of Architecture & Built Environment
6. School of Engineering
7. School of Information & Communication Technology
8. School of Management,

Centre for Buddhist Studies**

* Construction stage
** Planning stage
4. The Campus

 The University is developing as a global Centre of Excellence in higher education and

research,
 A fully residential campus for all Faculty, Staff and Students with world class
infrastructure,
 Lush green campus spread over 511 acres with 30% green area, and 50,000 trees
already planted,
 Total built up campus area of 55 lacs sq.fts,
 Bodhisatva Dr. Bim Rao Ambedkar Library with total built up area of 1.8 lacs sq.fts.
with a reading hall for 2000 library users at a time,
 08 Schools creating Knowledge Leaders for tomorrow,
 In its fully functional state 450 Faculty Members shall be nurturing talents and
shaping careers,
 In its fully functional state 5000 Students shall be receiving global exposure and
training,
 Manywar Kanshi Ram Jee Auditorium with 3000 seating capacity,
 An Administrative Building and Eight School Buildings,
 Mahatma Jyoti Ba Phule Vipassana Dhyaan Kendra,
 Eklavya Sports Complex with Indoor and Outdoor Stadiums, Swimming Pool, and
Gymnasium,
 Mahamaya Shanti Sarowar, a water body spread over 1lac sqft area,
 Panchsheel Residential Campus (500 Faculty and Staff Quarters),
 Separate Hostel for 160 Married Research Scholars,
 Hostel with single occupancy for 5000 Post Graduate Students,
 Savitri Bai Phule Women’s Hostel
 Rama Bai Ambedkar Women’s Hostel
 Shri Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Men’s Hostel
 Shri Narayan Guru Men’s Hostel
 Sant Ravi Das Men’s Hostel
 An International Convention Centre,
 Well-furnished Guest Houses, and
 Water Bodies and many other aesthetically designed structural marvel.
 5. CENTRAL LIBRARY: Bodhisatva Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Pustakalya
Bodhisatva Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Pustakalya is a structural marvel designed with
inspirational inputs from the Buddhist Traditions of Learning. The Library building, situated
in the centre of the Gautam Buddha University Campus, symbolises the Crown of Buddha
and the Eight Schools of Learning on the Circumference of the Design represent Eight Paths
of Learning in Buddhist Tradition and Practices. The building is the tallest one in the campus
and marks our tribute to Lord Buddha.

The library, constructed in approximately 1.78 lacs sqft and spread over five storeys,
supports the University‘s mission to contribute to society through its pursuit of education,
learning and research at the highest international levels of excellence. It is the heart of
academic and research activities of the Gautam Buddha University. It has huge volumes of
books and e-journals which cover the disciplines of management, computer science,
information technology, biotechnology, Humanities, and other related areas. The Central
Library is located on the outer circle of the schools as the background of Tathagat’s statue.
The library is well equipped with modern facilities, spacious stack halls, 2000-seating
capacity reading hall, reference sections, catalogue area, multiple self supporting loaning
counters, and is managed by a highly dedicated team of professionals. The Central Library is
fully automated library with libsys and RFID systems.

Library Collection: The collection of the Library in the area of management, science,
technology, engineering, humanities, social sciences, generalia etc. is very strong. The
collection comprises mainly with books, theses, reports, current journals, back volumes,
specifications, standards, video cassette, CD/DVD databases etc. The collection is heavily
used by the faculty, students, alumni members, corporate members, industrial associates,
project coordinators, scholars.

Apart from the printed resources it provides rich online resources like IEEE, ACM, Springer,
Nature, Oxford University Press, Emerald, EBSCO, ECCH online management cases, CMIE
(EIS, Prowess) databases and many other e-journals for scholars and students.

1. CENTRAL COMPUTER CENTRE

The Central Computer Centre (CCC) caters to the computational needs of the University and
provides access to Internet resources as well as telecommunication facilities. The Campus
network is carefully planned, keeping options in mind for future expansions. Fiber-optic
cabling is used to connect all the major buildings. The campus has also been made Wi-Fi.
The CCC has strong IT security infrastructure that protects the university network from
outside hackers. Most of the servers are using Open Source platform.
 2. CORPORATE RESOURCE CENTRE

Continuous interaction with the industry helps students to build strong relationship with the
industry professionals. This also helps students to understand the corporate world better
and develop themselves as per the needs of the industry. The Corporate Resource Centre
(CRC) at GBU intends to be the face of the University to the Corporate/Industry. It aims to
facilitate the process of close Industry-University interactions and actively promote new
avenues in experiential learning. The CRC endeavors to bridge the gap between academia
and corporate world. It engages leaders, entrepreneurs, executives, and policy makers to
address students to facilitate practical learning. The CRC helps students in finding
appropriate summer projects and final placements. The CRC involves students strategically
for various events, summer and final placements.
3. INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS

We are carefully crafting our future which ensures qualitative education and training to
students. In our quest for achieving intellectual excellence, we are re-drawing the frontiers
and spreading our wings in all directions to map the limits of academic excellence. To
become a global centre for excellence, we are in the process of formalizing tie ups and
mutual accreditations with many universities in UK, France, Finland, Netherlands, Australia,
Denmark and USA. To take the initiative of the University further, the government of Uttar
Pradesh has introduced special scholarships for students of SC/ST and other economically
challenged students of the society enabling 50% of them to meet their expenses for one
semester at a university abroad for their travel, stay and course fees.

The University is in the process to have tie-ups and mutual accreditations with more than 15
universities in UK, USA, Australia and other major developed European countries. In this
regard the University has signed MoUs with the Queensland University of Technology,
Brisbane, Australia, the International Business Academy, Kolding Denmark, Manchester
Metropolitan University, UK, and Sheffield Hallam University, UK.

During the session 2009-10, our students of MBA, School of Management went to Denmark
to attend Summer School Programme at the International Business Academy, Kolding,
Denmark for one semester to study "The European Management Perspective". In the
session 2010-11, our students of MBA, School of Management and M.Tech., School of
Information and Communication Technology went to Sheffield Hallam University, UK.
Admissions 2011- 12

1. Integrated Post Graduation Programmes

S.No. Name of the Programme Eligibility Duration & No. of Entrance Test to
Seats* be taken

1. Integrated Dual Degree Programme 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry GPTU

and Mathematics securing 5 years
(B.Tech + M.Tech. / MBA) minimum 50% marks (40% for (10 semesters)
a. Civil Engineering SC/ST) is eligible to apply for the
programme. Candidates 60 in each course
b. Computer Sc. and
appearing in the 10+2 with (Total 60*5=300)
Engineering
c. Electrical Engineering Physics, Chemistry and
d. Electronics & Mathematics can also apply
Communication Engineering
e. Mechanical Engineering

2. Integrated Dual Degree Programme 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry

and Biology securing minimum 5 years
(B.Tech + M.Tech. / MBA ) 50% marks (40% for SC/ST) is (10 semesters)
a. Bio-Technology eligible to apply for the
programme. Candidates with 60
mathematics can also apply.
Candidates appearing in the
10+2 can also apply.

3. Integrated Dual Degree Programme 10+2 in any stream securing

minimum 50% marks (40% for 5 years
(BBM + MBA ) SC/ST) is eligible to apply for the (10 semesters)
programme. Candidates 60
a. B.B.M.+M.B.A.
appearing in the 10+2 can also
apply

2. Post Graduation Programmes

S.No Name of the Programme Eligibility Duration & No. of Entrance Test to
. Seats* be taken

1 M. Planning in Urban & Regional Planning B. Arch/ B.E. or B. Tech in Civil GPT
2 years
Engineering, with minimum 50%
(4 semesters)
marks (40% for SC/ST) or
equivalent grade
20

2 M.Tech. in Environmental Engineering B.E./B.Tech. in Civil Engineering,

2 years
M.Sc. in Environment Sciences
(4 semesters)
with minimum 50% marks (40%
for SC/ST) or equivalent grade GPT
20

3 M.Tech. in Structural Engineering B.E./B.Tech. in Civil Engineering, GPT

with minimum 50% marks (40% 2 years
for SC/ST) or equivalent grade (4 semesters)

20
4. Graduation in any discipline of life GPT
sciences, from any
M. Tech. (Biotech.) for Science Graduates University/college established by 3 years
law, with minimum 50% marks (6 semesters)
(Specialization in Bio-Informatics/ Food (40% for SC/ST) or equivalent
Technology/ Genetic Engg.) grade. 60

5. M.Tech. (Biotech) for B.Tech./ M. Sc. B. Tech. degree in Bioinformatics,

Candidates Genetic Engineering/ Food Engg or
M.Sc. (Life Sciences) from any 2 years
(Specialization in Bio-Informatics/ Food recognized University/ College (4 semesters)
Technology/ Genetic Engg.) with minimum 50% marks (40% for
SC/ST). 60

6. M. Tech. in Power Systems Engineering B.E./B.Tech. in Electrical 2 years GPT

Engineering, with minimum 50% (4 semesters)
marks (40% for SC/ST) or
equivalent grade 20

7. M. Tech. in Industrial Engineering & B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical GPT

Management) /Production/Industrial
Engineering, with minimum 50% 2 years
marks (40% for SC/ST) or (4 semesters)
equivalent grade
20

8. M.A. (Development Studies) Graduation in any discipline from GPT

any University/college established 2 years
by law, with minimum 50% marks (4 semesters)
(40% for SC/ST) or equivalent
grade. 30

9. Master of Social Work (MSW) Graduation in any discipline from GPT

any University/college established 2 years
by law, with minimum 50% marks (4 semesters)
(40% for SC/ST) or equivalent
grade. 30

10. M.Tech.(ICT) for Engineering Graduates B.E./ B.Tech. Degree in Computer

Science/ Computer
(Specialization in Software Engg. / VLSI Technology/Information
Design / Wireless Comm. & Networks/ Technology/ Electronics and
Intelligent Systems) Communication or 2 years
M.Sc.(Electronics/ Computer (4 semesters) GPT
Science/ Computer
Technology)/MCA from any 60
recognized University/ College
with minimum 50% marks (40% for
SC/ST).

11. M.Tech. (ICT) for Science Graduates Graduation in science with GPT
mathematics or BCA from any 3 years
(Specialization in Software Engg. / VLSI recognized college/University with (6 semesters)
Design / Wireless Comm. & Networks) minimum 50% marks (40% for
SC/ST) or equivalent grade 60
 12. M. Tech. in Environmental Science and Graduation with Physics, GPT
Engineering for Science Graduates Chemistry and Mathematics from
3 years
any recognized college/University
(6 semesters)
with minimum 50% marks (40% for
SC/ST) or equivalent grade
20

13. M.B.A. Graduation in any discipline from a GPT

University/College established by
(Specialization in Human Resource Mgt. / 2 years
law, securing minimum 50% marks
Finance / Marketing Mgt. / Strategic Mgt. / (4 Semesters)
(40% for SC/ST)
Operations Mgt.)
120

*The number of seats may be increased/ decreased

Fees for various programmes*
Academic Fee per academic session for
1. MBA programme Rs. 2, 10,000/- 2. M.Tech. Programmes Rs. 60,000/-

3. M.A. Programmes Rs. 12,000/- 4. MSW programme Rs. 24000/-

4. 5 years Integrated Dual Degree programme Rs. 84,000/-

In addition to the above fee,

1. Hostel charges will be Rs 30,000/- per academic session.

2. Food Charges approximately Rs. 25000/- per academic session

3. One time Registration Fee will be Rs. 10,000/-

4. Security Deposit of Rs. 10,000/- (refundable)

* Fees may be revised as approved by the competent authority from time to time.

Schedule of Entrance Test

S.No Programme Test to be taken Date of Time of Test

Test
th
1 5 years Integrated Dual GPTU-2011 15 May, 9.00am-11.00am
Degree Programme 2011
(B.Tech + M.Tech/MBA)
2 5 years Integrated MBA GPTU-2011 15th May, 3.00pm-5.00pm
(BBM+MBA) 2011

3. MBA, MSW GPT-2011 29th May, 09.00am-

2011 11.00am
4. M.Tech.(Biotechnology), GPT-2011 29th May, 3.00pm-5.00 pm
M. Tech (Engineering), 2011
M.Tech. (ICT),
M.A. (Development
Studies)
Syllabi for GPT 2011 and GPTU 2011

S. No. Programme Subjects/Coverage Area Percent Weightage

1. MBA Reasoning and Aptitude 30
Mathematical ability and
Data Interpretation 30
English Proficiency 20
General Awareness 20
2. M.Tech. (Biotechnology) Biology (Graduate Level) 30
Chemistry (Graduate level) 30
English Proficiency 20
General Awareness 20
3. M.Tech. (Engineering/ICT) for Mathematics (Graduate level) 30
Science Graduates Physics/Chemistry(Graduate level) 30
English Proficiency 20
General Awareness 20
4. M.Tech. (Engineering/ICT) for Mathematics 30
Engineering Graduates Subject Awareness 30
English Proficiency 20
General Awareness 20

5. M.A. (Development Studies)/ Group A (Any three@ 20% weightage each)

MSW Political Science
Sociology
History
Economics
Psychology
Social Work
Group B
English Awareness 20
General Awareness 20
6. 5 Year Integrated Mathematics (10+2 level) 40
Dual Degree Programme Physics (10+2 level) 30
(B.Tech.+M.Tech./MBA) Chemistry (10+2 level) 30
(Engineering/ICT)
7. 5 Year Integrated Biology (10+2 level) 40
Dual Degree Programme Physics (10+2 level) 30
(B.Tech.+M.Tech./MBA) Chemistry (10+2 level) 30
(Biotechnology)
8. 5 Year Integrated BBM+MBA Reasoning and Aptitude 30
Mathematical ability 30
English Proficiency 20
General Awareness 20
 Mode of selection:

For MBA programme students will be selected on the basis of written test (GPT-2011)
followed by a group discussion and personal interview. For M.Tech. (Engineering/ICT)
written test and/or academic record and/or an interview will be the basis for selection. For
all other remaining programmes the admission will be based on the performance in the
written test only.

Please note:

1. The selection to the programme shall be provisional until the candidate furnishes all
required documents and testimonials including final results of the qualifying examination.

2. The candidate should have completed all the requirements (theory/practical, and viva-
voce) of the award of qualifying examination before the commencement of the session. It is
mandatory for all such candidates to submit the final results of the qualifying examination
by 30 September 2011.

Centres for Entrance Test

The GPT-2011 and GPTU-2011 will be held at following centres. Candidates are advised to
give three choices of test centres. The centre may be cancelled if the required number of
students fails to opt for a particular centre in a specific test. Request of any change in the
choice for test centre shall not be entertained under any circumstance.

City Code

Gautam Budh Nagar

(Noida /Gr. Noida) 01
Delhi 02

Lucknow 03

Kota 04

Guwahati 05

How to apply

1. Application Form can be obtained from the Counter at the University by

paying in cash/demand draft drawn in favour of The Chairman, Admissions
payable at Gautam Budh Nagar of Rs. 200/- for General/OBC candidates and
Rs. 100/- for SC/ST candidates. The application form may also be downloaded
 from the University website (www.gbu.ac.in). Outstation candidates may
obtain the application from by post after paying additional Rs. 50/-.

2. Applications are invited only in the prescribed format of the University. Filled
in forms should be sent to The Chairman Admissions, Administrative
Building, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, Gautam Budh Nagar-
201 308 (U.P.) alongwith the application fee as mentioned below:

3. Application Fees for all Programmes:

a. For the forms obtained from the Counter/by Post:

Rs. 1000/- for General/OBC candidates and Rs. 500/- for SC/ST candidates
b. For downloaded forms:
Rs. 1200/- for General/OBC and Rs. 600/- for SC/ST candidates

4. Filled in application forms in all respect should reach the University, by

hand or by post latest by 15 March, 2011.

Admit Card

1. Admit card will be sent by post to the each candidate by 20 th April, 2011 and list of the
candidates alongwith name of the test centre will be displayed on GBU website. If a
candidate fails to receive the admit card by stipulated date, he/she may contact
examination section latest by 30th April, 2011 on phone or by e-mail. Contact phone no.
is 0120-2344234 and e-mail address is [email protected].

2. Any plea that a candidate failed to receive the information for appearing in GPT
2011/GPTU-2011 will not be accepted as a ground for the refund of fee or other
redressal. Gautam Buddha University may withdraw the permission to appear in GPT-
2011/GPTU-2011 granted by mistake/false information to a candidate who is not eligible
to appear in mentioned examination even though an Admit Card is issued and produced
by the candidate before the concerned Centre superintendent at the examination
centre.
3. Since successful candidates are required to produce the admit card at the time of
admission, it should be carefully preserved until the admission process is completed.
4. Issuance of admit card doesn’t ensure the eligibility of the programme.

Reservation

The admissions in different programs of GBU are open for all citizens of India- irrespective of
class, creed or sex. Reservation for different categories of students belonging to U.P. &
other states shall be made as per provisions of Gautam Buddha University Act, as applicable
at the time of admission. As per the present status, in each school 23% of the total seats will
be reserved for SC/ST candidates and 27% for other backward classes (OBC). Apart from
this, horizontal reservation within the category is also applicable which is as follows

1) Dependents of Freedom Fighters – Max 2%

2) Dependents of Retired/Handicapped/War Deceased Personnel-Max 5%
3) Physically Handicapped- Max 3%
4) Women- Max 20%

Evaluation and Declaration of Results

The results of GPT 2011 and GPTU-2011 will be declared within 10 days.

Important Instructions

1. Read all instructions given in the Information Bulletin carefully.

2. Do not staple, pin or stitch your photograph. Paste it firmly in the space provided. Do
not get it attested. Photograph in color should be taken with white background
preferably wearing dark colored cloths. The approximate size of photograph should be
3.5 cms X 4.5 cm. write your name on the reverse side of photograph. Keep two more
copies of similar photograph for future use.
3. Candidates are advised to go through all the points in the application form before
mailing/submitting the form.
4. The Gautam Buddha University will not be responsible for any delay in receiving the
application form for any reason whatsoever.
5. Candidates seeking advantage of reserved categories must enclose an attested copy of
all supporting certificates with the application form. These certificates in original will
have to be produced at the time of admission along with one attested copy of each one
of them.
6. Write application number in copies of all certificates that you enclose.
7. The result of admission to any of the programme, declared by Gautam Buddha
University shall be final and binding.
8. If any document/declaration submitted by the candidate is found to be false at any
stage, his/her admission shall be cancelled and he/she may be liable for prosecution
under the law. In case of any legal dispute, the jurisdiction will be limited to Gautam
Budh Nagar courts only.
9. The candidate must ensure his /her eligibility to appear in the Entrance Examination.
10. If a candidate, who is not eligible to appear in the examination, does so, he/she will not
have any claim whatsoever, for admission and permission to appear in GPT 2011 and
GPTU 2011. Put your signatures using black/ blue ball point pen only.
11. While filling the form, leave only one black box between consecutive words of the name.
Do not write comma or full stop after initials, leave a blank box.
12. The signature of the student at the time of verification in the examination hall and in
application form and admit card must be identical. Applications with dissimilar
signatures will be treated as incomplete and rejected.
13. The students must keep a photograph of filled in application form and keep it safely till
the admission procedure is over.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENTRANCE TEST

 USE OF MOBILE PHONE ELECTRONIC CALCULATOR, LOG TABLE, SLIDE RULER IS NOT
PERMISSIBLE

 Candidates should report to the examination hall half an hour before the start of
examination. No entry shall be allowed after test starts.
 Candidates must bring black or blue ball point pen for filling entries in the answer
sheet.
 Exchange of pen/pencil/ sharpener etc is strictly not allowed in the examination hall.
 If the candidate is found in possession of books / any other printed material / any
other paper from which he /she might take assistance, he/she is liable to be treated
as DISQUALIFIED. Similarly, if the candidate is found giving or obtaining, (or
attempting to give or obtain) assistance from any source, he or she is liable to be
DISQUALIFIED.
 A candidate must preserve his / her admit card until the examination process is over
, since it will be required at the time of GD And Personal Interview
 The Duplicate admit card shall be issued to the candidate a day before the
entrance test, from 10A.M to 5 PM (but not on the date of examination) at the
prescribed examination centre, in the city of exam.

For getting a duplicate admit card student must bring:

o Two passport size photographs (Black & white), similar to that pasted on
the application form.
o Proof of having submitted the application form, indicating its number
 The Chairman - Admissions

GAUTAM BUDDHA UNIVERSITY

Greater Noida, Gautam Budh Nagar -201 308(U.P.)

Contact: 0120- 2344234, 200
e-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.gbu.ac.in