Gautam Buddha University is a university established by the Uttar Pradesh Gautam Buddha University Act 2002 and came into existence in 2008. It is approved by University Grants Commission under section 12-B and accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council with B+ grade. It is located in Greater Noida, Gautam Buddha Nagar in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is one of Uttar Pradesh's state government universities which commenced its first academic session in the year 2008. University campus is spread over in greater Noida and offers Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral degrees in Engineering, Business Administration, Computer Applications, Biotechnology and Buddhist Studies and is mainly focused on research. It has one of the most iconic infrastructures in the country.
History
Gautam Buddha University was the dream project of former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, Ms Mayawati. The University was established by the Uttar Pradesh Government under the Gautam Buddha University Act of 2002 and began its first academic session in 2008. The university is fully funded by NOIDA and GNIDA authorities and is recognized by the University Grants Commission of India. It is a member of the Association of Indian Universities. Gautam Buddha University has been accredited jointly by the Joint Accreditation System of Australia & New Zealand, issued on 21 February 2015 after accessing and finding confirmation to the requirements of ISO 9001: 2008. Integrated Dual Degree Programme in Architecture and Planning has been recognized by the Council of Architecture. M.Phil., 2 years Programme which has been recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India. Integrated B.A. LLB programme has been approved by the Bar Council of India. The university was inaugurated on August 23, 2008 by the then Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Mayawati and was dedicated to the people. It was emphasized by the CP Kukreja Architects Managing Principal Dikshu C. Kukreja.
was the first course started by GBU in 2008. The school has classroom computing facilities supported by a library of books, journals, films and databases. It has specialisation groups that organises weekly activities. School of Management also has a 500-kW solar roof top which provides electricity to Greater Noida. The school has three centres of excellence:
Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovations
Centre for Management of Financial Services
Centre for Executive Education.
School of Biotechnology
The Department of Biotechnology is an interdisciplinary department with an amalgamation of expertise from diverse areas of basic and applied biology, mathematics, microbial, plant, animal sciences and computer sciences. The department is running following programmes:
5-Year Integrated Dual Degree Programme in B.Tech + M.Tech/MBA
M.Tech Biotechnology for Science Graduates
M.Tech Biotechnology for B.Tech/M.Sc. candidates
with specialization in the areas of Genetic Engineering, Food technology and Bioinformatics.
The School of Engineering offers leadership opportunities with technical and professional augmentation establishments viz. the GBU-IEEE student chapter etc. Integrated master's degree programs are offered by the School. The college is enriched by Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering and Architecture and Regional Planning departments. Various departments under the School of Engineering are as follows:
Department of Mechanical Engineering
The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers integrated dual degree in Mechanical Engineering with specializations in CAD/CAM and Manufacturing Engineering. The research focus of the department lays emphasis on innovations in the field of Machine Design, Production Engineering, Thermal Engineering and Production Engineering. Department of Mechanical Engineering is enriched with GBU-SAE student chapter which was started by mechanical engineering graduates in 2011. First batch of Mechanical Engineering students passed out in the year 2015.
Department of Electrical Engineering
Department of Electrical Engineering is enriched with GBU-IEEE chapter which got the approval on April 6, 2012. Currently, the department is offering the integrated dual degree course in Electrical Engineering with specialization in Power System and Control & Instrumentation Engineering. The department is extending the facilities to carry out research work for Doctor of Philosophy degree, R&D work for sponsored and consultancy projects and testing and consultancy work for industrial problems. The Department has strong research focus in the field of Power System, Semiconductors, VLSI, Control and Instrumentation, System Design, Reliability Engineering, Power Electronic Drives, Industrial Automation and Control, High Voltage Engineering, Power Systems, Industrial and Biomedical Instrumentation, and various important areas of Electrical Engineering.
Department of Civil Engineering
The department offers Integrated Dual Degree with in Civil Engineering with specializations in Environmental Engineering and Structural Engineering.
One of the main academic programmes, the five-year integrated BA LLB,LLM & PhD. was started in July 2012 & 2017 respectively. In the first semester of the programme, students participate in mock court practice, debate, essay writing and project works.
School of Buddhist Studies and Civilization
The school offers academic programmes at post-graduate and research level including M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. It gives knowledge of Buddhist History, Philosophy, and Literature in Pali, Sanskrit, Chinese, Burmese, Sinhalese and Tibetan. With a very rich library, a meditation centre, and a serene campus, the school enables the practice of Buddhist techniques of Vipassana meditation under qualified supervision.
The library is located on the outer circle of the schools as the background of Tathagat's statue.
Corporate Relation Cell
Central Computer Center
Auditoriums
GBU has 8 auditoriums in its campus :- Main Auditorium, Gautam Buddha University, Auditorium 1, Auditorium 2, , Auditorium 3,, Auditorium 4, G, School Auditorium, School of Management, School Auditorium, School of Biotechnology, School Auditorium, School of Engineering, Block-B, School Auditorium, School of Buddhist Studies & Civilization Main auditorium costs Rs 88 crore.
Outdoor sports
Cricket stadium with 650 seating capacity Pavilion, Astro-turf hockey stadium with 650-seat pavilion, Synthetic athletic cum soccer stadium with 650-seat pavilion, Practice arena for soccer and athletics, Diving pool with spectators arena, Synthetic basketball and volleyball arena with floodlight facility, Cricket practice pitches, Synthetic tennis arena with flood lights, etc.
Indoor sports
Indoor stadium of GBU was inaugurated by chancellor Akhilesh Yadav on 11 April 2015. Its estimated cost is said to be 78 crore while Auditorium costs 88 crore. Indoor stadium of GBU has:
Tennis and Table tennis, Badminton, Squash, Gymnasium, Judo and wrestling, Gymnastics, Billiards and snooker, Weightlifting, Boxing, etc.
Hostels
There are a total of 19 hostels in the whole university. There is also a shopping complex for students on the campus.
Student bodies
The cultural council of the university consists of following student bodies: Art/ Painting Club, Social Service club, Debating society, Dramatics club, Literary club, Photography club, Music club, Adventure club, Dance club, Audio-Visual Education club
Courses
Undergraduate courses
in Artificial Intelligence<>, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering & Electronics and Communication Engineering, Food Processing and Technology, Biotechnology, Integrated Dual Degree Programme BBA-MBA, Integrated Dual Degree Programme BBA-MBA, BA+ LLB, Bachelor in Architecture, B.Tech in Information Technology, B. Sc., B. Voc. in Food Processing, B.A. -MA in Buddhist Studies and Civilization, B.A.-Economics, Political Science, English, Social Work, History, Urdu, Mass Communication, Psychology, B.Sc-Chemistry, Physics, Math.
Postgraduate courses
M. Plan, M.Tech in Power System Engineering, M.Tech in Instrumentation and Control, M.Tech in Power Electronics and Drives, M.Tech, M.Tech in Specialization in Software Engineering, M. Tech in Specialization in Intelligent System and Robotics, M.Tech in Specialization in Wireless Communication and Networks, M.Tech in Specialization in VLSI Design, M.Tech in Computer Science, M.Tech in Embedded System, M.Tech in Food Processing and Technology, M. Sc. in Applied Chemistry, M. Sc.in Applied Physics, M. Sc. in Applied Mathematics, M. Sc. in Environmental Science, M. Sc. in Food Science, MA in Buddhist Studies & Civilization, M. Phil in Buddhist Studies & Civilization, MA in Education, MA in History and Civilization, MA in Economics, Planning and Development, MA in English, MA in Hindi, MA in Urdu, MA in Mass Communication, MSW, MA in Sociology, MA in Political Science and International Relations, MA/M.Sc. in Applied Psychology, Master in Disability Rehabilitation & Administration, M.Phil in Clinical Psychology, Master in Public Policy and Governance
''Doctoral courses:
Ph.D.,, Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Ph.D., Ph.D., Ph.D. in Management, Ph.D. in Applied Chemistry, Ph.D. in Applied Physics, Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, Ph.D. in various areas of Biotechnology, Ph.D. in law
Admission criteria
The university conducts an entrance examination for each course. The candidates can appear for these examinations depending upon the fulfillment of the eligibility criteria. GPTU is the test for undergraduate level courses. GPT is the test for postgraduate level courses.
In popular media
Many shots of the movie Baby has been filmed at the university campus. Similarly, in February 2014, many shots of the movie Kill Dil were taken here. The university was the venue of the 2015 edition of International Tent Pegging Championship. The national event Pro Wrestling League 2016 was held at indoor stadium of the university on 19 and 20 December 2016.
