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Graphic Era Hill University (GEHU) is a private university established in 1993 in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, under the Graphic Era Education Society. It is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and approved by AICTE. The university holds NAAC A Grade accreditation and is a sister institution of Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), also located in Dehradun.
GEHU does not yet have a confirmed NIRF rank in the 2025 cycle. NAAC A Grade is the primary institutional quality benchmark for GEHU.
The campus is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, spread across 40 acres in the foothills of the Shivalik range, adjacent to Rajaji National Park. The campus is 5 minutes from ISBT Dehradun and 20 minutes from the railway station. Separate hostel facilities are available for men and women on campus.
- B.Tech (4 years) - CSE, AI and ML, Data Science, Cyber Security, IoT, Civil, Mechanical, ECE, Automobile, Embedded Systems, GIS and Remote Sensing, Construction Engineering and Management
- MBA (2 years) - Marketing, Finance, HR, Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, International Business, Fintech, Agribusiness, Hospital Management, Hospitality Management, and others
- BBA (3 years) - standard and specialised tracks including Aviation Management, Data Science and AI, E-Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Hospital Administration, and International Finance
- B.Des (4 years) - Fashion Design, Graphic Animation and VFX, Interior and Spatial Design, Product Design, UI/UX Design
- B.Pharm (4 years) and B.Sc Hons Agriculture (4 years)
- BCA (3 years) including AI and Data Science and Cyber Security variants
- B.Com (3 years) including Financial Markets, Banking and Finance, and International Finance specialisations
- BA, BFA, BA LLB, BBA LLB, BFA and other UG programmes
- PG programmes: MCA, M.Sc, MBA
The total fees for B.Tech CSE is INR 18.51 Lakhs for 4 years. B.Tech in other branches (Civil, ECE, Mechanical) totals INR 12.76 Lakhs for 4 years. MBA total fees are INR 8.48 Lakhs for 2 years.
GEHU offers merit scholarships for high-scoring students in JEE Main, CUET, and GEHU’s entrance test. Sports and cultural achievement scholarships are also available.
The highest placement offer in 2025 was INR 47.88 LPA (from Amazon). The average placement package was INR 16.72 LPA in 2025.
GEHU Admission Dates 2026
GEHU Dehradun 2026-27 admissions have concluded. B.Tech and most UG programmes used CUET UG 2026 scores for the merit list. MBA and management programmes used CUET PG or direct application with CAT/MAT/CMAT scores. GEHU also accepts its own entrance examination scores for direct institute-quota seats.
| Event | Date (2026-27 Cycle, Concluded) | Applicable Programmes |
|---|---|---|
| CUET UG 2026 Exam | May to June 2026 | B.Tech, BBA, BCA, B.Com, BA (UG) |
| GEHU Entrance Test (GEHU ET) | May to June 2026 | B.Tech and all UG (Institute Quota) |
| GEHU Merit List and Counselling | July to August 2026 | All UG programmes |
| JEE Main 2026 Score (Institute Quota, B.Tech) | April to May 2026 | B.Tech |
| MBA Admissions (CAT/MAT/CMAT/CUET PG) | June to August 2026 | MBA |
| B.Des and BFA Admission | June to August 2026 | B.Des, BFA |
The 2027-28 cycle follows the same structure. CUET UG 2027 and GEHU ET 2027 registrations open in early 2027.
| Event | Tentative Timeline (2027-28 Cycle) | Applicable Programmes |
|---|---|---|
| GEHU ET 2027 Registration Opens | January to February 2027 | All UG and PG programmes |
| CUET UG 2027 Registration | February to March 2027 | B.Tech, BBA, BCA, B.Com |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 1 | January 2027 | B.Tech |
| GEHU Admission Counselling 2027 | July to August 2027 | All programmes |
Entrance exams accepted across major programme families at GEHU are listed below.
| Programme | Exam Accepted |
|---|---|
| B.Tech | JEE Main, CUET UG, GEHU ET, SAT (for NRI) |
| MBA | CAT, MAT, CMAT, CUET PG, GEHU ET |
| BBA / BCA / B.Com | CUET UG, GEHU ET |
| B.Des / BFA | NID / NIFT score or GEHU Design Aptitude Test |
| B.Pharm | CUET UG, GEHU ET |
| MCA | CUET PG, GEHU ET |
GEHU Courses and Fees
GEHU offers programmes across engineering, management, design, pharmacy, agriculture, commerce, law, and allied disciplines. Total B.Tech fees for the 4-year programme range from INR 12.76 Lakhs (Civil, ECE, Mechanical) to INR 18.51 Lakhs (CSE). MBA total fees are INR 8.48 Lakhs for 2 years.
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees (General Quota) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech CSE and specialisations | 4 years | 10+2 PCM, JEE Main or CUET UG | INR 18.51 Lakhs |
| B.Tech (Civil / ECE / ME / Automobile / Embedded / GIS) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM, JEE Main or CUET UG | INR 12.76 Lakhs |
| MBA (most specialisations) | 2 years | Graduation with 50% | INR 8.48 Lakhs |
| BBA (standard specialisations) | 3 years | 10+2 in any stream | INR 6.13 Lakhs |
| BBA (International Finance) | 3 years | 10+2 in any stream | INR 7.45 Lakhs |
| B.Com (standard) | 3 years | 10+2 in any stream | INR 5.37 Lakhs |
| BCA | 3 years | 10+2 in any stream | INR 4.87 Lakhs |
| B.Pharm | 4 years | 10+2 PCB, CUET UG | INR 9.43 Lakhs |
| B.Des (Fashion / Interior / Product / Animation) | 4 years | 10+2 in any stream, design aptitude | INR 8.41 to 8.52 Lakhs |
| B.Sc Hons Agriculture | 4 years | 10+2 PCB or PCM | INR 6.58 Lakhs |
| BA LLB / BBA LLB | 5 years | 10+2 in any stream | INR 10.53 Lakhs |
| MCA | 2 years | Graduation with Mathematics | INR 4.42 Lakhs |
| M.Sc (Physics / Statistics / Agriculture) | 2 years | Relevant B.Sc | INR 2.84 to 3.46 Lakhs |
B.Tech CSE specialisations span AI and Machine Learning, Data Science, IoT, Cyber Security, and Cloud Computing. B.Des covers five tracks including the premium UI/UX Design variant (INR 15.74 Lakhs for 4 years). MBA specialisations include Fintech, Agribusiness, Fashion Management, Real Estate, and Hospitality Management alongside standard streams, making GEHU one of the broader management programme providers among Uttarakhand private universities.
GEHU Admission Process
GEHU uses a combination of national entrance exams and its own university entrance test (GEHU ET) for admissions. JEE Main and CUET UG are the primary routes for B.Tech. CAT, MAT, or CMAT scores are used for MBA shortlisting, with GEHU ET as an alternative. No minimum percentage bar is imposed by GEHU beyond standard eligibility norms for most programmes.
B.Tech Admission
Eligibility is 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks. The selection sequence for B.Tech is as follows.
- Apply through GEHU’s online admission portal at gehu.ac.in with JEE Main, CUET UG, or GEHU ET score
- GEHU merit list generated based on the best qualifying score submitted
- Counselling and seat allotment through GEHU’s direct admission process
- Document verification and fee payment to confirm admission
JEE Main cutoff for B.Tech CSE at GEHU for general category candidates typically ranges from 40,000 to 70,000 rank in the National Rank, based on previous admission cycles. CUET UG is increasingly used as an alternative to JEE Main for GEHU admissions.
MBA Admission
MBA eligibility requires graduation with a minimum of 50% marks in any discipline. Final-year applicants may apply provisionally. A valid CAT, MAT, CMAT, or CUET PG score is preferred, though GEHU ET is also accepted. No mandatory group discussion or personal interview is required for all specialisations.
BBA, BCA, B.Com, B.Des, and Other UG
BBA, BCA, and B.Com admissions are through CUET UG or GEHU ET. B.Des requires a design aptitude test or NID/NIFT entry-level scores alongside 10+2 in any stream. B.Pharm requires 10+2 with PCB and a valid CUET UG score. B.Sc Agriculture requires 10+2 with PCB or PCM. BA LLB and BBA LLB require 10+2 in any stream with no specific entrance exam beyond CUET UG.
GEHU Placements
GEHU Dehradun placements 2025 recorded a highest offer of INR 47.88 LPA from Amazon. The average placement package stood at INR 16.72 LPA and the median package at INR 11 LPA in 2025. B.Tech CSE and related specialisations drive the highest offers. The placement season saw participation from over 31 major companies in 2025.
Top global recruiters at GEHU placements include Amazon, PayPal, NAB (National Australia Bank), Infosys, Genpact, and Axteria. IT product and services companies account for the majority of high-value offers. MBA graduates are recruited into management roles, with hospitality management and agribusiness graduates finding niche placements aligned with their specialisations.
| Placement Metric | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Highest Package | INR 47.88 LPA (Amazon) |
| Average Package | INR 16.72 LPA |
| Median Package | INR 11 LPA |
| Companies Participated | 31+ |
The gap between the highest and median package reflects the typical IT product company vs services company range at engineering universities of this tier. The median of INR 11 LPA is a more representative figure for most B.Tech graduates, while the INR 47.88 LPA represents top performers in CSE and AI-ML branches. Amazon, PayPal, and NAB are international offers that represent a small fraction of the total offer count.
GEHU Scholarships
GEHU offers merit-based scholarships for high-performing students at the time of admission and for academic excellence during the programme. Central government scholarships through NSP are also available for eligible categories.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| JEE Main Rank Scholarship | JEE Main rank-based bands (top ranks at time of application) | Partial to full tuition fee waiver depending on rank band |
| CUET UG Merit Scholarship | High CUET UG score at time of admission | Fee concession as per university merit slab |
| GEHU ET Scholarship | Top ranks in GEHU Entrance Test | Fee concession as per merit slab |
| Sports Scholarship | State or national level achievement | Fee waiver as per university policy |
| NSP Post-Matric (SC/ST/OBC) | Category-based, income criteria | Tuition and maintenance via NSP portal |
GEHU Campus and Infrastructure
GEHU’s Dehradun campus spans 40 acres in the Shivalik foothills, near Rajaji National Park. The campus is 5 minutes by road from ISBT Dehradun (Inter-State Bus Terminal), 20 minutes from Dehradun railway station, and about one hour from Jolly Grant Airport.
The academic infrastructure includes dedicated engineering labs for each branch, a design studio for B.Des students, an innovation and incubation centre, and a central library with digital journal access. The campus has sports grounds, a gymnasium, and recreation facilities. Both boys’ and girls’ hostels are available on campus.
Hostel fees range from INR 1,34,750 to INR 1,56,250 per year for the boys’ hostel and INR 1,23,750 to INR 2,25,550 per year for the girls’ hostel, covering accommodation and basic amenities. The campus is surrounded by the natural setting of the Shivalik range, and students have access to hill town activities typical of the Dehradun area.
GEHU vs UPES vs Uttaranchal University
Aspirants targeting private universities in Dehradun for engineering and management programmes commonly compare GEHU with the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) and Uttaranchal University. All three are Dehradun-based private universities with multi-discipline programme portfolios, serving the same Uttarakhand and north India aspirant pool.
| Parameter | GEHU (Dehradun) | UPES (Dehradun) | Uttaranchal University |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established | 1993 | 2003 | 2013 |
| NAAC Grade | A | A+ | A |
| NIRF (Universities) | Not confirmed | NIRF ranked | Not ranked |
| Flagship Programme | B.Tech CSE | B.Tech (Energy, Aviation, Law) | B.Tech, MBA |
| B.Tech Total Fees | INR 12.76 to 18.51 Lakhs | Higher range | Lower range |
| Highest Placement (2025) | INR 47.88 LPA | Higher | Lower |
| B.Tech Admission | JEE Main / CUET UG / GEHU ET | JEE Main / UPES DAT | JEE Main / CUET UG |
UPES leads on NAAC grade (A+) and specialised programmes in energy, aviation, and law that are unavailable at GEHU or Uttaranchal University. GEHU’s strength is its broad programme range including B.Des, BFA, and MBA with niche specialisations like Fintech and Agribusiness. Uttaranchal University offers similar programme diversity at a lower fee level. Aspirants focused on B.Tech CSE placement outcomes and a Dehradun hill campus setting will find GEHU a strong mid-tier private university option.
GEHU FAQs
Ques. Is GEHU a good university for B.Tech?
Ans. GEHU Dehradun is NAAC A accredited and offers B.Tech in CSE, AI-ML, Data Science, Civil, ECE, and Mechanical Engineering. The highest B.Tech placement in 2025 was INR 47.88 LPA (Amazon) with an average of INR 16.72 LPA. It is a viable private engineering university option in Uttarakhand, particularly for students who prefer a hill campus setting in Dehradun.
Ques. What is the NAAC grade of GEHU Dehradun?
Ans. Graphic Era Hill University (GEHU), Dehradun holds NAAC Grade A accreditation. The university is recognised by UGC and approved by AICTE. The parent institution Graphic Era (Deemed to be University) holds NAAC A+ grade as a separate entity.
Ques. What is the B.Tech fee at GEHU Dehradun?
Ans. The total B.Tech fee at GEHU for 4 years is INR 18.51 Lakhs for CSE and related specialisations. For Civil, ECE, Mechanical, Automobile, and other branches, the total fee is INR 12.76 Lakhs for 4 years. These are general quota fees. NRI quota fees are higher.
Ques. What entrance exam is required for B.Tech at GEHU?
Ans. GEHU accepts JEE Main score, CUET UG score, or the university’s own entrance test (GEHU ET) for B.Tech admissions. There is no single mandatory exam. A JEE Main General Category rank in the 40,000 to 70,000 range has typically been the cutoff band for B.Tech CSE at GEHU in previous cycles.
Ques. Does GEHU have a hostel?
Ans. Yes. GEHU has separate hostel facilities for boys and girls on its 40-acre Dehradun campus. Boys’ hostel fees range from INR 1,34,750 to INR 1,56,250 per year. Girls’ hostel fees range from INR 1,23,750 to INR 2,25,550 per year depending on the room type and amenities chosen.
Ques. What is the average placement package at GEHU?
Ans. The average placement package at GEHU for 2025 was INR 16.72 LPA, with a median package of INR 11 LPA. The highest offer was INR 47.88 LPA from Amazon. Top recruiters include PayPal, NAB, Infosys, Genpact, and Axteria. B.Tech CSE, AI-ML, and Data Science branches record the highest offers.
Ques. Is GEHU the same as Graphic Era University?
Ans. No. Graphic Era Hill University (GEHU) and Graphic Era (Deemed to be University) are two separate institutions under the same Graphic Era Education Society. GEHU was established in 1993 and holds NAAC A grade. Graphic Era (Deemed to be University) is a separate institution with its own NAAC grade and NIRF rankings. Both are located in Dehradun but operate independently.
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GEHU Dehradun BA is offered as a 3-year full degree program. The course is offered in 1 specialisation. The specialisation offered includes English. The minimum eligibility criteria for BA are 10+2 + GECET. GEHU Dehradun BA Fees range from INR 3.91 Lakhs to 7.09 Lakhs.
The total tuition fee of Graphic Era Hill University Polytechnic course is INR One lac eighty three thousand one hundred fifty. Plus there is one time admission fees- INR Eleven Thousand.
The total tuition fee of Graphic Era Hill University Polytechnic course is INR One lac eighty three thousand one hundred fifty. Plus there is one time admission fees- INR Eleven Thousand.
GEHU Dehradun does not offer MBA Course in online mode to the students. There is only full time MBA course offered by the university in offline mode.
You can apply for academic Scholarship in the Graphic Era Hill University provided that you have maintained a score of 70% in the aggregate of the each previous semester.
You can apply for government scholarships which are given based on category, merit or financial conditions. The university also offers the scholarships for the Uttarakhand students.
The total tuition fee of Graphic Era Hill University BBA is INR 4.73 lacs.
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The year wise fee details of Graphic Era Hill University B.Tech. CSE is given below:
GEHU does not have Graphic design available under B.Des.
GEHU does not offer Civil Engineering in distance mode.
Graphic Era Hill University doesn’t offer a BPT program. You can look for other universities offering the course.
As admission is done based on JEE Mains and thus the deadline as well as counselling for the same has already been over.
GEHU Dehradun doesn’t offer 2nd year lateral entry admission for B.Tech course.
To get admission to MBA course, you need to appear for CAT/MAT/XAT/CUET PG followed by counselling. And, admission without entrance exam is not possible.
You can check out the specializations for BBA course at the page GEHU Dehradun BBA course. And, approximately 50% students get placed in almost all the streams including BBA course at GEHU Dehradun.
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The registration fee for applying to courses at GEHU is around 1200 INR. The admission fee for the course ranges from 5000-10000 INR. For more updates, Visit: GEHU Admissions
The last date of admission in GEHU is August 31, 2023.
The fee for BCA in the first year is around 1.27 Lakhs. Visit BCA at GEHU to get information about the detailed fee structure.