Galgotias University: Have you ever wondered about the plight of thousands of students whose parents spend a fortune only for their adored children to graduate with a resume screaming “Robodog Scammer” instead of a “Future CEO?” Welcome to Galgotias University!
Galgotias University-Marketing Tactics
Founder Suneel Galgotia and son as well as the university’s CEO Dhruv Galgotia have often been accused using political patronage to win big-time admissions from aspirational families. The Instagram reels and admission portal of the Greater Noida based Galgotias University highlight awards by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several visits by top ministers of the union and state governments alongside top placement statistics.
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Interestingly, several billboards in Delhi NCR make tall claims, targeting aspirational families.
In 2014, PM Modi gave the best private university in India award to Galgotias University. This became the university’s brochure centrepiece and a powerful trust booster, especially among the followers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Eminent BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra attended the university as a convocation speaker and many believed that it created a massive surge in the appeal of BJP among the youth. Guest lectures by several political personalities such as Piyush Goyal, the Minister of Commerce and Industry of India, brought in several industry tie-ins for placements’ pitch.
Robodog Misrepresentation Fiasco
In February 2026, Galgotias University drew national and global ridicule at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 after it fraudulently showcased a Chinese-made Unitree robodog as it built from scratch, Make in India product and an indigenous innovation.
University Professor Neha Singh initially presented the Robodog as a creation by the Galgotias University’s Centre of Excellence. Soon, Chinese X handles blasted it citing that the product was actually a Chinese import by the university. Fearing backlash, Neha Singh immediately backtracked from her previous statement and said the Orion was not a creation of the university but was merely used for research and development.
In the past, a male B. Tech. student in 2018 alleged drugging and sexual assault in a private hostel by senior. There have been several protest movements against fee hikes against the Galgotias University after which the university reduced its course fees to a small extent.
