Graphic Era Hill University (GEHU) is a private university in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, started in 1993 under the Graphic Era Education Society. The university is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), approved by AICTE, and has NAAC A Grade accreditation. GEHU is a sister institution of Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), which is also based in Dehradun.
GEHU does not have a confirmed NIRF rank for the 2025 cycle. Its main institutional quality marker is the NAAC A Grade. The university is known for engineering, management, design, pharmacy, agriculture, commerce, law, and allied programmes.
The Dehradun campus covers 40 acres in the Shivalik foothills, next to Rajaji National Park. It is 5 minutes from ISBT Dehradun and 20 minutes from the railway station. Separate hostels are available on campus for men and women.
- B.Tech (4 years) - CSE, AI and ML, Data Science, Cyber Security, IoT, Civil, Mechanical, ECE, Automobile, Embedded Systems, GIS and Remote Sensing, Construction Engineering and Management
- MBA (2 years) - Marketing, Finance, HR, Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, International Business, Fintech, Agribusiness, Hospital Management, Hospitality Management, and others
- BBA (3 years) - regular and specialised options such as Aviation Management, Data Science and AI, E-Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Hospital Administration, and International Finance
- B.Des (4 years) - Fashion Design, Graphic Animation and VFX, Interior and Spatial Design, Product Design, UI/UX Design
- B.Pharm (4 years) and B.Sc Hons Agriculture (4 years)
- BCA (3 years) with options in AI and Data Science and Cyber Security
- B.Com (3 years) with Financial Markets, Banking and Finance, and International Finance specialisations
- BA, BFA, BA LLB, BBA LLB, BFA and other UG programmes
- PG programmes: MCA, M.Sc, MBA
B.Tech CSE has a total 4-year fee of INR 18.51 Lakhs. Other B.Tech branches such as Civil, ECE, and Mechanical have a total 4-year fee of INR 12.76 Lakhs. MBA costs INR 8.48 Lakhs for 2 years.
GEHU offers merit scholarships for students with strong scores in JEE Main, CUET, and the GEHU entrance test. Students with sports and cultural achievements can also apply for scholarships.
In 2025, the highest placement offer was INR 47.88 LPA from Amazon. The average package for the same year was INR 16.72 LPA.
Students can apply through GEHU's official admission portal at gehu.ac.in.
GEHU Admission Dates 2027
The next GEHU admission round is expected for the 2027-28 academic year. The university uses CUET UG, CUET PG, JEE Main, national management test scores, and GEHU ET for different programmes.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| GEHU ET 2027 registration for all UG and PG programmes | January to February 2027 |
| CUET UG 2027 registration for B.Tech, BBA, BCA, and B.Com | February to March 2027 |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 1 for B.Tech | January 2027 |
| GEHU admission counselling 2027 for all programmes | July to August 2027 |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
GEHU accepts different entrance exams for different course groups.
| Programme | Exam Accepted |
|---|---|
| B.Tech | JEE Main, CUET UG, GEHU ET, SAT (for NRI) |
| MBA | CAT, MAT, CMAT, CUET PG, GEHU ET |
| BBA / BCA / B.Com | CUET UG, GEHU ET |
| B.Des / BFA | NID / NIFT score or GEHU Design Aptitude Test |
| B.Pharm | CUET UG, GEHU ET |
| MCA | CUET PG, GEHU ET |
GEHU Courses and Fees
GEHU runs UG and PG courses in engineering, management, design, pharmacy, agriculture, commerce, law, and allied areas. B.Tech fees range from INR 12.76 Lakhs for Civil, ECE, and Mechanical to INR 18.51 Lakhs for CSE. MBA has a total fee of INR 8.48 Lakhs for 2 years.
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech CSE and specialisations | 4 years | 10+2 PCM, JEE Main or CUET UG | INR 18.51 Lakhs |
| B.Tech (Civil / ECE / ME / Automobile / Embedded / GIS) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM, JEE Main or CUET UG | INR 12.76 Lakhs |
| MBA (most specialisations) | 2 years | Graduation with 50% | INR 8.48 Lakhs |
| BBA (standard specialisations) | 3 years | 10+2 in any stream | INR 6.13 Lakhs |
| BBA (International Finance) | 3 years | 10+2 in any stream | INR 7.45 Lakhs |
| B.Com (standard) | 3 years | 10+2 in any stream | INR 5.37 Lakhs |
| BCA | 3 years | 10+2 in any stream | INR 4.87 Lakhs |
| B.Pharm | 4 years | 10+2 PCB, CUET UG | INR 9.43 Lakhs |
| B.Des (Fashion / Interior / Product / Animation) | 4 years | 10+2 in any stream, design aptitude | INR 8.41 to 8.52 Lakhs |
| B.Sc Hons Agriculture | 4 years | 10+2 PCB or PCM | INR 6.58 Lakhs |
| BA LLB / BBA LLB | 5 years | 10+2 in any stream | INR 10.53 Lakhs |
| MCA | 2 years | Graduation with Mathematics | INR 4.42 Lakhs |
| M.Sc (Physics / Statistics / Agriculture) | 2 years | Relevant B.Sc | INR 2.84 to 3.46 Lakhs |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
B.Tech CSE specialisations include AI and Machine Learning, Data Science, IoT, Cyber Security, and Cloud Computing. B.Des has five tracks, and the UI/UX Design option has a 4-year fee of INR 15.74 Lakhs. MBA choices include Fintech, Agribusiness, Fashion Management, Real Estate, Hospitality Management, and regular management streams.
GEHU Admission Process
GEHU admits students through national entrance tests and its own entrance exam, GEHU ET. B.Tech admissions mainly use JEE Main and CUET UG. MBA shortlisting can be based on CAT, MAT, CMAT, CUET PG, or GEHU ET. For most programmes, GEHU follows the normal eligibility rules and does not add a separate minimum percentage condition beyond them.
B.Tech Admission
For B.Tech, students need 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and at least 45% aggregate marks. The admission steps are listed below.
- Fill the GEHU online admission form at gehu.ac.in using a JEE Main, CUET UG, or GEHU ET score
- Wait for the GEHU merit list, which is prepared from the best qualifying score submitted
- Take part in counselling and seat allotment through the university's direct admission process
- Complete document checking and pay the fee to confirm the seat
MBA Admission
MBA applicants must have a graduation degree with at least 50% marks in any discipline. Final-year students can apply provisionally. GEHU prefers CAT, MAT, CMAT, or CUET PG scores and also accepts GEHU ET. A group discussion or personal interview is not compulsory for every specialisation.
BBA, BCA, B.Com, B.Des, and Other UG
BBA, BCA, and B.Com admissions are based on CUET UG or GEHU ET. B.Des applicants need 10+2 in any stream along with a design aptitude test or NID/NIFT entry-level score. B.Pharm needs 10+2 with PCB and a valid CUET UG score. B.Sc Agriculture accepts students with 10+2 in PCB or PCM. BA LLB and BBA LLB require 10+2 in any stream, with CUET UG as the entrance route.
GEHU Cutoffs
For B.Tech CSE, the JEE Main cutoff for general category candidates at GEHU has usually stayed between 40,000 to 70,000 rank in the National Rank across earlier admission cycles. CUET UG is also being used more often as another route for GEHU admissions.
| Course | Exam | Category | Cutoff Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech CSE | JEE Main | General Category | 40,000 to 70,000 National Rank |
GEHU Placements
GEHU Dehradun recorded a highest placement offer of INR 47.88 LPA from Amazon in 2025. The average package was INR 16.72 LPA, while the median package was INR 11 LPA. B.Tech CSE and related branches brought the top offers, and more than 31 major companies took part in the 2025 placement season.
Amazon, PayPal, NAB (National Australia Bank), Infosys, Genpact, and Axteria are among the top recruiters. IT product and service companies make up a large share of the high-value offers. MBA students are hired for management roles, while hospitality management and agribusiness students get roles linked to their fields.
| Placement Metric | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Highest Package | INR 47.88 LPA (Amazon) |
| Average Package | INR 16.72 LPA |
| Median Package | INR 11 LPA |
| Companies Participated | 31+ |
The highest package and median package show the difference between top IT product roles and more common service-sector roles at this level of engineering university. The INR 11 LPA median is more useful for understanding the typical B.Tech outcome, while the INR 47.88 LPA offer belongs to top performers in CSE and AI-ML branches. Amazon, PayPal, and NAB offers form a small part of the total offers.
GEHU Scholarships
GEHU gives merit-based scholarships during admission and also supports students who perform well during the course. Eligible students can also use central government scholarships through the NSP portal.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| JEE Main Rank Scholarship | JEE Main rank-based bands (top ranks at time of application) | Partial to full tuition fee waiver depending on rank band |
| CUET UG Merit Scholarship | High CUET UG score at time of admission | Fee concession as per university merit slab |
| GEHU ET Scholarship | Top ranks in GEHU Entrance Test | Fee concession as per merit slab |
| Sports Scholarship | State or national level achievement | Fee waiver as per university policy |
| NSP Post-Matric (SC/ST/OBC) | Category-based, income criteria | Tuition and maintenance via NSP portal |
GEHU Campus and Infrastructure
GEHU's Dehradun campus is spread over 40 acres in the Shivalik foothills near Rajaji National Park. By road, the campus is 5 minutes from ISBT Dehradun, 20 minutes from Dehradun railway station, and about one hour from Jolly Grant Airport.
The university has branch-wise engineering labs, a B.Des design studio, an innovation and incubation centre, and a central library with access to digital journals. Students also use sports grounds, a gymnasium, recreation facilities, and separate boys' and girls' hostels.
Boys' hostel fees range from INR 1,34,750 to INR 1,56,250 per year. Girls' hostel fees range from INR 1,23,750 to INR 2,25,550 per year. These fees include accommodation and basic amenities. The campus setting also gives students access to common hill-town activities in the Dehradun area.
GEHU vs UPES vs Uttaranchal University
Students looking at private universities in Dehradun for engineering or management often compare GEHU with UPES and Uttaranchal University. All three are private universities in Dehradun, offer courses across many disciplines, and attract students from Uttarakhand and north India.
| Parameter | GEHU (Dehradun) | UPES (Dehradun) | Uttaranchal University |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established | 1993 | 2003 | 2013 |
| NAAC Grade | A | A+ | A |
| NIRF (Universities) | Not confirmed | NIRF ranked | Not ranked |
| Flagship Programme | B.Tech CSE | B.Tech (Energy, Aviation, Law) | B.Tech, MBA |
| B.Tech Total Fees | INR 12.76 to 18.51 Lakhs | Higher range | Lower range |
| Highest Placement (2025) | INR 47.88 LPA | Higher | Lower |
| B.Tech Admission | JEE Main / CUET UG / GEHU ET | JEE Main / UPES DAT | JEE Main / CUET UG |
UPES has a higher NAAC grade of A+ and offers specialised courses in energy, aviation, and law that GEHU and Uttaranchal University do not offer in the same way. GEHU's strength is its wider course mix, including B.Des, BFA, and MBA options such as Fintech and Agribusiness. Uttaranchal University offers a similar range at a lower fee level. For students who want B.Tech CSE placements and a hill campus in Dehradun, GEHU is a strong mid-tier private university choice.
GEHU FAQs
Ques. Should students consider GEHU for B.Tech?
Ans. GEHU Dehradun is a NAAC A accredited university with B.Tech options in CSE, AI-ML, Data Science, Civil, ECE, and Mechanical Engineering. In 2025, the highest offer was INR 47.88 LPA from Amazon and the average package was INR 16.72 LPA. It is a workable private engineering choice in Uttarakhand, especially for students who want to study on a hill campus in Dehradun.
Ques. Which NAAC grade does GEHU Dehradun have?
Ans. Graphic Era Hill University (GEHU), Dehradun has NAAC Grade A accreditation. It is recognised by UGC and approved by AICTE. Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), the parent institution, is a separate entity and has NAAC A+ grade.
Ques. How much is the B.Tech fee at GEHU Dehradun?
Ans. GEHU charges INR 18.51 Lakhs in total for the 4-year B.Tech CSE and related specialisations. For Civil, ECE, Mechanical, Automobile, and other branches, the total 4-year fee is INR 12.76 Lakhs. These figures are for the general quota. NRI quota fees are higher.
Ques. Which exam score is accepted for GEHU B.Tech admission?
Ans. For B.Tech admission, GEHU accepts JEE Main, CUET UG, and its own entrance test, GEHU ET. Students do not have to appear for one fixed exam only. In earlier admission rounds, B.Tech CSE general category cutoffs have usually been in the 40,000 to 70,000 JEE Main National Rank range.
Ques. Are hostels available at GEHU?
Ans. Yes. GEHU has separate boys' and girls' hostels on its 40-acre Dehradun campus. Boys' hostel fees are INR 1,34,750 to INR 1,56,250 per year. Girls' hostel fees are INR 1,23,750 to INR 2,25,550 per year, based on the room type and facilities selected.
Ques. What average package did GEHU report in 2025?
Ans. GEHU's average package in 2025 was INR 16.72 LPA. The median package was INR 11 LPA, and the highest offer was INR 47.88 LPA from Amazon. PayPal, NAB, Infosys, Genpact, and Axteria are among the top recruiters. The strongest offers are usually seen in B.Tech CSE, AI-ML, and Data Science.
Ques. Are GEHU and Graphic Era University the same institution?
Ans. No. Graphic Era Hill University (GEHU) and Graphic Era (Deemed to be University) are separate institutions under the Graphic Era Education Society. GEHU was established in 1993 and has NAAC A grade. Graphic Era (Deemed to be University) has its own NAAC grade and NIRF rankings. Both are in Dehradun, but they function separately.
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