Overview


Apeejay Stya University (ASU), Gurugram is a NAAC ‘A’ Grade accredited, UGC-recognised private university with 12(B) status, established in 2010 under the Haryana Private Universities Act. Known as India’s first industry-centric technology and liberal arts university, ASU is driven by a strong focus on research, innovation and industry-integrated learning, offering 85+ career-oriented programmes across engineering, management, law, design, journalism, pharmaceutical sciences, biosciences, education and behavioural sciences.
Located on the Sohna–Palwal Road in Gurugram, Haryana, the university operates through specialised schools including the School of Engineering & Technology, School of Management Sciences, School of Legal Studies, School of Journalism & Mass Communication, School of Design & Visual Arts, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Biosciences, School of Education, School of Behavioural Sciences and School of Arts & Sciences. Its liberal arts academic model gives students the freedom to choose subjects across disciplines, supported by continuous evaluation, project-based learning and mentorship from a 2,500+ member faculty community.
ASU’s global outlook is reflected in its collaborations with international institutions across the USA, UK, France, Netherlands, Australia and China, alongside industry tie-ups with ACCA (UK), NSE and KPMG for specialised programmes. Students benefit from a Corporate Resource Centre, incubation and entrepreneurship cell, modern hostels, a well-stocked learning resource centre and a 60,000-strong alumni network, making Apeejay Stya University a complete destination for holistic higher education in North India.
Rankings
- NAAC ‘A’ Grade accredited university, conferred in 2023.
- UGC recognised private university with 12(B) status from the University Grants Commission.
- Approved and recognised by AICTE, BCI, PCI and NCTE for respective programmes.
- Ranked 24th among Indian universities and 41st overall in NIRF 2019, with subject rankings of 21st in medicine and 32nd in engineering.
- Ranked among the leading private universities of India in the IIRF University Rankings 2023.
- School of Management Sciences ranked 15th All India in the Times B-School Survey 2019 (BBA edition).
- School of Engineering & Technology ranked No. 2 in the Emerging category at the Times Engineering Institutes Survey 2019.
- Honoured with the Outstanding University Award 2019 by ET Now and Best Private University in North India 2019 by DNA.
- Part of the 50+ year legacy of the Apeejay Stya Education Society, which runs 24 institutions across India with 40,000+ students.
Courses & Fees
| Courses | Total Tuition Fees (approx.) | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (CSE) | ₹6.80 L (₹1.70 L/yr) | 10+2 with PCM, 50% aggregate |
| B.Tech CSE (AI & Data Science / Cloud / IoT & Cyber Security) | ₹7.20 L (₹1.80 L/yr) | 10+2 with PCM, 50% aggregate |
| B.Tech (Biotechnology) | ₹6.40 L (₹1.60 L/yr) | 10+2 with PCM/PCB, 50% aggregate |
| BCA | ₹3.60 L (₹1.20 L/yr) | 10+2 with 50% aggregate |
| MCA | ₹2.40 L (₹1.20 L/yr) | Graduation with 50%, Mathematics at 10+2/UG |
| BBA | ₹4.80 L (₹1.20 L/yr) | 10+2 with 50% aggregate |
| B.Com (Hons) | ₹3.30 L (₹82,500/yr) | 10+2 with 50% aggregate |
| MBA | ₹3.50 L (₹1.75 L/yr) | Graduation with 50% + entrance test/interview |
| MBA (Healthcare & Hospital Management) | ₹3.70 L (₹1.85 L/yr) | Graduation with 50% |
| BBA + LL.B (Integrated) | ₹7.50 L (₹1.50 L/yr) | 10+2 with 45% aggregate |
| BA + LL.B (Integrated) | ₹7.50 L (₹1.50 L/yr) | 10+2 with 45% aggregate |
| LL.B | ₹3.00 L (₹1.00 L/yr) | Graduation with 45% aggregate |
| B.Pharm | ₹6.40 L (₹1.60 L/yr) | 10+2 with PCM/PCB |
| M.Pharm | ₹3.40 L (₹1.70 L/yr) | B.Pharm with 55% |
| D.Pharm | ₹2.00 L (₹1.00 L/yr) | 10+2 with PCM/PCB |
| BA (Hons) JMC | ₹3.60 L (₹90,000/yr) | 10+2 with 50% + entrance test |
| MA (JMC) | ₹2.00 L (₹1.00 L/yr) | Graduation in any discipline |
| B.Design (Fashion / Interior / Graphics / Animation) | ₹7.00 L (₹1.75 L/yr) | 10+2 with 50% + aptitude test |
| MA Design | ₹3.60 L (₹1.80 L/yr) | Graduation with 50% |
| B.Sc (Medical Lab Technology) | ₹4.80 L (₹1.60 L/yr) | 10+2 with PCB |
| M.Sc (Clinical Research) | ₹3.20 L (₹1.60 L/yr) | Graduation in Science/allied field |
| B.Ed / BA-B.Ed / B.Sc-B.Ed | ₹1.68 L – ₹3.80 L | Graduation/10+2 with 50–55% |
| BA (Hons) Psychology / Economics / English / Political Science & more | ₹3.80 L (₹95,000/yr) | 10+2 with 50% aggregate |
| M.Sc Applied Psychology / PG Diploma (Psychology) | ₹1.00 L – ₹2.00 L | Graduation in relevant discipline |
| Ph.D (Multi-disciplinary) | As per university norms | Master’s degree with 55–60% + entrance test |
Note: Annual academic fee of ₹2,60,000 (₹3,60,000 for MBA) is offered with early-bird discounts as above. Additional charges apply — application fee ₹1,000 (one-time), development fee ₹10,000/year, library fee ₹2,000/year, examination fee ₹2,000/semester, caution money ₹5,000 (refundable) and activity fee ₹2,000/year. Hostel fees are separate.
Placements
- The highest salary package offered in recent placement cycles reached ₹13 LPA, with an average package of around ₹5 LPA across programmes.
- A dedicated Corporate Resource Centre (CRC) manages campus placements, industrial training, workshops, live projects and internships throughout the year.
- Students typically become placement-elitable from the 4th semester, with internships offering stipends in the range of ₹5,000–₹15,000 per month.
- Top recruiters include Deloitte, Accenture, Infosys, Wipro, HCL, Qualcomm, Amazon, HSBC, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Citibank, Vodafone, Reliance, Zomato, Paytm, Snapdeal, Indigo, Pfizer, Sun Pharma, Biocon, Dr. Reddy’s, Abbott, Medanta, NDTV, BBC, CNN-IBN, Radio Mirchi and The Times of India.
- Strong industry interface through associations with TiE, AIMA, NHRDN, FICCI, ASSOCHAM and PHDCCI, along with guest lectures, industry visits and seminars.
- An active Entrepreneurship Cell and Incubation Centre supports students aiming to build start-ups alongside their studies.
- A 60,000+ strong alumni network across national and international organisations helps mentor students and open career opportunities.
- Pharmacy, biotechnology and media students record strong placement rates in pharma companies, laboratories, hospitals and media houses respectively.


