GLA University Admissions
GLA University Admissions 2025-26 Overview
GLA University (GLA), Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, a private university established in 2010, offers admissions to over 88 UG, PG, diploma, and PhD programs across engineering, management, sciences, pharmacy, law, agriculture, humanities, and more. Admissions for the 2025-26 academic year are entrance-based, primarily through the GLA Entrance Test (GLAET), with exemptions for national exams like CUET UG/PG, JEE Main (B.Tech), CAT/MAT/XAT (MBA), GATE (M.Tech), and GPAT (M.Pharm). The process is fully online, emphasizing merit, personal interviews (PI), and counseling. As of November 7, 2025, the main application window has closed (last date: September 7, 2025 for most programs), but spot rounds and counseling for vacant seats are ongoing, with potential extensions for PhD. Total seats: ~5,000 across programs. The university prioritizes holistic development with scholarships for merit/SC/ST/OBC students.
Key Admission Highlights
- Entrance Exams: GLAET (mandatory for most UG/PG unless exempted); CUET UG (UG exemption), JEE Main (B.Tech), CAT/MAT/XAT (MBA), GATE (M.Tech), GPAT (M.Pharm), CLAT (Law).
- Application Mode: Online via gla.ac.in/admissions; no offline option.
- Application Fee: INR 1,000 (non-refundable).
- Reservation: 15% SC, 7.5% ST, 27% OBC-NCL, 10% EWS, 5% PwD; additional for UP domicile.
- Selection: GLAET score (50% weightage) + academics (30%) + PI (20%); merit lists and counseling for allotment.
- Updates: Admissions concluded for most UG/PG; PhD applications extended (GATE 2026 registration till September 28, 2025). CAT 2025 on November 30, 2025; XAT 2026 registration open till December 5, 2025.
Programs Offered and Eligibility
GLA offers programs through 10+ schools. Minimum eligibility: 45-50% in qualifying exam (40% for reserved categories). Key programs:
| Category |
Examples |
Eligibility |
Entrance/Selection |
Approx. Duration & Fees (INR total) |
| UG |
B.Tech (CSE, ECE, Mech), BBA, BCA, B.Sc (Agri, Biotech), B.Com, B.Pharm, BA LLB |
10+2 with 50% (PCM/PCB for tech/sciences; any stream for management/law). |
GLAET/CUET UG/JEE Main (B.Tech)/CLAT (Law); + PI. |
3-5 years; 5-8 Lakhs |
| PG |
MBA, M.Tech, MCA, M.Sc (Physics, Chemistry), M.Pharm, LLM |
Bachelor's with 50-60% in relevant field. |
CAT/MAT/XAT/GLAET (MBA); GATE/GLAET (M.Tech); GPAT (M.Pharm); + PI. |
2 years; 2-4 Lakhs |
| Integrated |
B.Tech + M.Tech, BBA + MBA |
10+2 with 50% (PCM for engineering). |
GLAET/JEE Main; + PI. |
5 years; 7-10 Lakhs |
| Diploma |
Diploma in Engineering, Pharmacy |
10th/12th pass with 45%. |
Merit/GLAET. |
3 years; 1-2 Lakhs |
| PhD |
PhD (Engineering, Management, Sciences, Law) |
Master's with 55% + NET/JRF/GATE. |
University test + interview. |
3-6 years; 1-2 Lakhs |
- Popular Streams: Engineering (B.Tech CSE: 40% intake), Management (MBA: 20%), Pharmacy (15%).
- Note: CUET UG valid for UG exemption from GLAET; 25,000 INR scholarship for GLAET qualifiers.
Admission Process
- Online Registration: Visit gla.ac.in/admissions, fill form with personal/academic details, upload documents (photo, signature, marksheets, category certificate).
- Entrance Exam: Appear for GLAET (computer-based; dates: May-June 2025) or submit national scores.
- Application Submission: Pay INR 1,000 online; track status via portal.
- Merit List & PI: Provisional lists released post-results; shortlisted for PI (online/offline).
- Counseling & Seat Allotment: Multiple rounds (August-September 2025); document verification.
- Fee Payment & Confirmation: Pay within 7 days; spot rounds for vacancies.
- Documents Required: 10th/12th marksheets, entrance scorecard, migration/TC, income proof for scholarships.
Important Dates for 2025-26
Main cycle concluded; ongoing for spots/PhD.
| Event |
UG/PG |
PhD |
Notes |
| Application Start |
March 2025 |
July 2025 |
Online portal. |
| Last Date to Apply |
September 7, 2025 (UG/PG); June 28, 2025 (some sources) |
September 28, 2025 (GATE reg.) |
Late fee: +INR 500. |
| GLAET Exam |
May-June 2025 |
July-August 2025 |
Results within 1 week. |
| Merit List/PI |
July-September 2025 |
August 2025 |
Phased releases. |
| Counseling |
August-October 2025 |
September 2025 |
Spot rounds ongoing. |
| Classes Start |
October 2025 |
November 2025 |
Orientation in late September. |
Scholarships and Fees
- Scholarships: Merit-based (up to 100% tuition waiver for 95%+ in 12th/graduation); GLAET toppers (INR 25,000 flat); need-based (family income < INR 5L: 20-50% off); SC/ST/OBC (10-30% waiver). Apply post-admission with documents.
- Hostel Fees: INR 80,000-1 Lakh/year (AC/non-AC).
