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Whenever I search about Galgotias University online, I mostly find old discussions, random opinions, or placement debates. But I’ve also heard from some recent students that the university has changed a lot in the last few years in terms of infrastructure, opportunities, industry exposure, and student culture.

For people currently studying there or recent alumni, how different is the actual experience from the online perception?

Hey everyone. I've been researching engineering colleges in Delhi-NCR area, and Galgotias keeps coming up as an option. But whenever I search for it on Reddit or Quora, I mostly see negative reviews from people saying things like "waste of fees" or "no placements" or comparing it unfavorably to NIT/IIT/DU.

Here's the thing though: I'm not planning to get into IIT (that ship has sailed), and my local college options are limited. Galgotias is within my budget and my parents would prefer if I go there because it's close to home.

I want honest feedback:

• Are placements really that bad? Or is it like most colleges where you get placed if you actually prepare for interviews?
• Is the infrastructure decent enough for engineering?
• What's the actual campus/hostel situation?
• Any current students here? What's your genuine experience (not Instagram posts)?

I'm not looking for the college to change my life. I just want to know if it's a reasonable choice or if I'm making a big mistake financially. Parents are already stressed about the money, so if it's genuinely a bad choice, I want to know now before confirming admission.

Hi everyone, I’m currently trying to decide between CSE, ECE, and Mechanical at Galgotias University, and I’m leaning towards CSE but still a bit unsure. I wanted to get a real perspective from students who are already studying there.

Specifically for CSE, I’m curious about how it compares to other branches in terms of placements—does it actually have better opportunities? Also, how is the overall coding culture on campus? Do students actively work on projects, participate in competitions, and build real skills, or is it mostly limited to academics?

I’d also like to understand what kind of companies typically hire from the CSE branch and what the average package looks like in reality. How practical is the curriculum—does it focus more on theory, or do you get hands-on exposure as well?

Another thing on my mind is whether there are enough clubs, hackathons, or coding-related opportunities to grow beyond classes. And with so many students opting for CSE these days, is there a concern about oversaturation affecting opportunities?

I’m trying to make a thoughtful decision, so any honest insights or personal experiences would really help.