Graphic Era (Deemed to be University)
Graphic Era (Deemed to be University) is a private deemed university on Clement Town / Bell Road in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It started as the Graphic Era Institute of Technology in 1993 and received deemed-university status in 2008; it is separate from its sister institution Graphic Era Hill University. The campus is set at the edge of the city and offers engineering, computing, management, sciences and other programs. B.Tech is its largest offering, with computer science and its specialisations attracting the biggest intake. In NIRF 2025 it ranked 52 in Engineering and 48 among universities. Admission is based on Class XII marks, JEE Main or CUET, with merit scholarships tied to these scores.
- Type: Deemed university
- Established: 1993
- Approvals and rankings: UGC (Deemed to be University since 2008), AICTE, NAAC A+, NIRF 2025 Engineering rank 52, NIRF 2025 University rank 48
- Location: Dehradun, Uttarakhand
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B.Tech / B.E. is a 4-year (8-semester) undergraduate engineering degree. Branches offered include:
- CSE
- CSE specialisations (AI & ML, Data Science, Cyber Security, Cloud etc.)
- ECE
- Electrical
- Mechanical
- Civil
- Biotechnology
- Petroleum
Most programmes include core engineering sciences in the first year, branch subjects and electives from the second year, and an industry internship or major project in the final year.
| Tuition fee per year, Year 1 (before scholarship) | INR 4,27,600 |
|---|---|
| Tuition per semester, Years 2 / 3 / 4 | INR 2,22,500 / 2,33,625 / 2,45,306 |
| Merit scholarship (per semester, by slab) | INR 15,000 - 75,000 |
| 4-year total with yearly payment, after scholarship (official range) | INR 11,68,939 - 16,24,939 |
| Other charges (per year) | INR 20,500 |
| Admission + enrolment fee (one time) | INR 20,000 |
| Caution money (refundable) | INR 5,000 |
| Approx. total for 4 years | INR 18,50,462 |
Official GEU fee page, B.Tech CSE Intake 2026: tuition INR 2,13,800 per semester in year 1, rising to 2,22,500 (yr 2), 2,33,625 (yr 3), 2,45,306 (yr 4). Merit scholarship of INR 15,000 to 75,000 per semester is deducted depending on XII/JEE/CUET slab; 5% discount for yearly payment; extra 10% scholarship for girls. Other charges INR 20,500 per year (exam, library, insurance, welfare etc.). One-time: admission INR 15,000, enrolment INR 5,000, refundable caution money INR 5,000. Hostel and NRI fees not on this page.
Official source: geu.ac.in (2026-27)
Fees as published by the institution. Tuition only unless stated; hostel, mess, exam and other fees are usually extra. Fees can change each session, so confirm the final amount with the institution and XEAL Education Works before making any payment.
- Entrance exam: Class XII (PCM) merit, JEE Main percentile or CUET score; scholarship slab depends on these (e.g. top slab: XII PCM >= 95% or JEE Main percentile >= 99).
- Application / form dates: 2026 cycle: applications for Intake 2026 have closed. Expected for 2027: Nov 2026 - Jul 2027 (check official site).
- Placement record: NIRF 2025 (Engineering) data, UG 4-year: 2023-24 batch - 916 graduated in minimum time, 452 placed, 68 to higher studies, median salary INR 5.0 LPA. 2022-23 batch: 895 graduated, 571 placed, median INR 5.93 LPA. (source)
- Eligibility: Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics (plus Chemistry / Biology / CS as required) and the minimum marks set by the institution.
- Official website: geu.ac.in