GCRG Lucknow: Admission 2026, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

GCRG Admission Dates 2026

Admissions for the 2026-27 academic session have concluded across all programme families at GCRG. B.Tech, BBA, and MBA admissions were governed by central exams including JEE Main, CUET UG, and AKTU-level tests, with UP state counselling running from July to September 2026. Nursing and pharmacy programme admissions were anchored by NEET UG 2026 and JEECUP respectively.

The 2027-28 admission cycle will follow the same exam-driven structure. The table below gives the expected timeline for aspirants planning their 2027-28 applications.

The table below lists the entrance exams accepted for each programme family at GCRG for the ongoing and upcoming admission cycles.

GCRG Courses and Fees

GCRG Group of Institutions, Lucknow offers over 40 programmes spanning engineering, health sciences, pharmacy, management, education, and vocational studies. Total fees across major programmes range from INR 78,000 (BBA, 3 years) to INR 4,80,000 (B.Sc Nursing, 4 years).

The B.Tech programme at GCRG spans six specialisations, with the Computer Science and Engineering branch being the largest. The institution also offers B.Voc in Mass Communication at INR 1,86,000 for 3 years and Diploma in Electrical Engineering at INR 1,05,450 for 3 years.

GCRG Admission Process

Admission to GCRG programmes is governed by the relevant national or state-level entrance examination for each discipline. The selection process varies by programme family.

B.Tech Admission

B.Tech admission at GCRG follows the AKTU centralised counselling route. Eligibility and selection stages are:

• Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, minimum 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST candidates)
• Entrance: Valid JEE Main score, or valid CUET UG score, or AKTU Admission Test
• Process: Online counselling registration on the AKTU portal, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification, fee payment, and admission confirmation
• Lateral entry (B.Tech 2nd year): Diploma holders or B.Sc graduates with 45% via JEECUP Lateral Entry counselling

Engineering admissions at GCRG do not have a published cutoff, as seats are allocated through the AKTU rank-based counselling system. Candidates with JEE Main percentile scores in the range of 40 to 70 have secured B.Tech seats in past cycles at similar AKTU-affiliated private colleges.

Nursing, Pharmacy, and Allied Health Admission

B.Sc Nursing, GNM, and ANM admissions are governed by NEET UG and the Uttar Pradesh State Nursing Counselling. Candidates must hold a valid NEET UG score and meet the INC-prescribed 10+2 PCB eligibility. B.Pharm admission is via CUET UG or JEECUP (Pharmacy). M.Pharma requires GPAT score along with B.Pharm graduation. D.Pharma is open to 10+2 PCB/PCM candidates via JEECUP.

Management and Education Admission

MBA at GCRG requires a bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks, along with a valid CAT, MAT, CMAT, or ATMA score. Admission is finalised through AKTU MBA counselling. BBA is open to 10+2 pass candidates on merit or CUET UG score, with no minimum specialisation requirement. B.Ed candidates must clear CUET ED or UP B.Ed JEE and hold a graduation degree with 50%. D.El.Ed admission is through the SCERT UP entrance examination.

Polytechnic Diplomas and ITI

Diploma in Engineering programmes are open to Class 10 pass candidates with minimum 35% marks, admitted via JEECUP (UP Polytechnic Joint Entrance Examination). Lateral entry to the second year of diploma is available for ITI holders through JEECUP Lateral. ITI trade admissions are on merit, subject to state ITI counselling norms.

GCRG Placements

GCRG Group of Institutions runs a placement cell that operates year-round rather than in a fixed annual placement season. The institution has signed Centres of Excellence agreements with TVS Motor Company, Ashok Leyland, National Instruments, and Siemens, which also serve as active recruiting partners for engineering graduates.

As per NIRF data, engineering graduates from GCRG reported a median package of INR 2.7 LPA, with 214 students placed in the reported year. Other confirmed recruiters who have hired from GCRG include Royal Enfield, Hyundai, Wipro, TCS, Tech Mahindra, HCL, Genpact, Tata Motors, and ICICI Bank, spanning manufacturing, IT services, and BFSI sectors. Engineering and management graduates form the bulk of the annual placement cohort.

Nursing and pharmacy graduates typically pursue government hospital positions, private hospital roles, or competitive examinations (NEET PG, GPAT) as their primary career pathways. The on-campus 300-bed hospital provides clinical training and has facilitated placements of nursing graduates in Lucknow-region hospitals.

GCRG Campus and Infrastructure

The GCRG campus spans 50 acres at Chandrika Devi Road, Bakshi Ka Talab, Lucknow. The campus hosts a 300-bed multi-specialty teaching hospital, which is an operational healthcare facility serving the surrounding community and providing mandatory clinical rotations for nursing, pharmacy, and physiotherapy students.

Infrastructure highlights include TCS-certified computer laboratories, dedicated engineering workshops, a central library, a computer centre, and faculty and student accommodation on campus. The institution also provides transportation from major Lucknow localities. Centres of Excellence with TVS, Ashok Leyland, National Instruments, and Siemens provide domain-specific lab infrastructure for the engineering programmes.

Student accommodation is available on campus for both male and female students. The cafeteria, sports facilities, and auditorium support student life. The institution’s Bakshi Ka Talab location is approximately 15 km from Lucknow city centre, well-connected via road.

GCRG vs Lucknow Institute of Technology vs Ambalika Institute

Aspirants considering GCRG typically also evaluate other AKTU-affiliated private group institutions in Lucknow. The table below compares GCRG with Lucknow Institute of Technology (LIT) and Ambalika Institute of Management and Technology on key decision parameters.

GCRG leads in programme diversity. Its healthcare and paramedical verticals are not available at LIT or Ambalika. The on-campus hospital is a differentiator for nursing and pharmacy applicants. LIT and Ambalika have a longer track record in engineering placements. Applicants focused purely on B.Tech may find similar academic outcomes at all three. Applicants seeking health sciences or multi-disciplinary pathways will find GCRG’s portfolio broader.