GLA University, established in 2010, is a prestigious institution offering a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and diploma courses in disciplines such as Engineering, Pharmacy, Science, and Education. The university holds accreditations from NAAC and approvals from bodies like the NCTE, Pharmacy Council of India, Bar Council of India, AICTE, and UGC. In GLA University Ranking 2024, it was ranked in the 101-150 band out of 200 colleges in the overall category by NIRF, and India Today ranked it 16th out of 73 colleges in the overall category.

GLA University offers BTech as its flagship program. To be eligible, candidates must have passed their 10+2 examination from a recognized board, securing 50% to 70% overall marks, with Physics, Chemistry/Computer Science, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. Admission is based on the candidate's performance in the GLA Entrance Test (GLAET) conducted by the university or JEE Main scores. The total course fee for the BTech program is INR 7.34 lakhs.

GLA University also offers an MBA program, designed for students seeking to advance their careers in business and management. To be eligible, candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized university with at least 50% marks. Admission is based on the candidate's performance in national exams such as CAT, MAT, XAT, UPSEE, or the GLAET exam. Shortlisted candidates are then called for a personal interview as part of the selection process. The total course fee for the MBA program is INR 4.5 lakhs.

In GLA University Placement 2023, over 500 recruiters visited the campus, resulting in a total of 3,000 placement offers. The highest package offered to Engineering students was an impressive INR 55 LPA, while Management students received a top package of INR 19.8 LPA. The lowest package offered was INR 6.3 LPA. A wide range of prestigious companies participated in the placement drive, including Chetu, Accenture, Amazon, BKT, HCL, Infosys, Jindal Power & Steel, LAVA, and many more.