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    Browse through the detailed FAQs to find answers to the commonly asked questions related to the university, programs, schools, placements, applications, and admissions process.

    CREDENTIALS

    • What is the status of UGC recognition? Are all programs approved by UGC?

      The university was established under Uttar Pradesh Act No. 24 of 2016 under Gazette notified by the Government of Uttar Pradesh Vide No 1402(2)/LXXIX-V- 1-16- 1(Ka)- 25-2016 dated 16 September 2016.

      As per the UGC letter dated 27th March 2018, Bennett University was established by the Act of State Legislature of Uttar Pradesh as a private university and is empowered to award degrees as specified under section 22 of the UGC Act to the students studying in its main campus in regular mode with the approval of Statutory Bodies/Councils, wherever required.

    • Is the university AICTE approved?

      As per the Hon’ble Supreme Court judgment, and FAQs (#25) by Universities Grants Commission (UGC), the AICTE accreditation is not required for Universities. Therefore, Bennett University is also not required to have a formal accreditation by AICTE.

      However, Bennett University follows all the norms prescribed by AICTE. For UGC FAQs,

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    • When was Bennett University established?

      Bennett University commenced its operations in Aug 2016. It has been launched as a state-private university in Uttar Pradesh with the aim of providing Ivy League quality of education to undergraduate and postgraduate students making them, ‘life and career ready’.

    • Who are the promoters of Bennett University? What is Bennett, Coleman and Company Ltd (BCCL)? How is the Times of India Group associated with Bennett University?

      BCCL, the media conglomerate that owns Times of India, Economic Times and other brands, is the promoter of the Bennett University. BCCL was founded in 1838. Know more...

    • How is BCCL supporting Bennett University?

      The BCCL Group fully or partly owns more than 250 companies. It is in a unique position to offer students unmatched experience and exposure to industry and real life. The senior leaders from these multi-billion-dollar companies come to Bennett University for guest lectures and experience-sharing sessions. The university students go to the companies for industry visits, internships and projects.

    • Where is the University located?

      The University is located in Greater Noida, Delhi-NCR belt. The university can be reached from Pari Chowk— a well-known landmark— in Greater Noida within 15 minutes.

    • Is BU a deemed University?

      No, it is not. Bennett University is a private university established under the state of Uttar Pradesh Act of 16 September 2016.

    • Is BU NAAC recognised?

      The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) evaluates institutions for their education processes and outcomes. Bennett University fulfills all the required eligibility, including that of completing 6 years of existence, to get a NAAC recognition.

    • What is the status of the degree courses offered at Bennett University?

      The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) evaluates institutions forThe degrees awarded by Bennett University are at par with any degree offered by a recognised university anywhere in the world. Please note: As an autonomous private university, it has the right to offer academic degree programmes at undergraduate, post gradute master and Ph.D levels, besides diplomas and certificate programs.

    • Are Bennett University degrees recognised all over India and abroad?

      The degrees awarded by Bennett University are at par with any degree offered by a recognised University anywhere in the world.

    • How do Bennett University students fair in the job market?

      Bennett University has been ranked among the top colleges in India. Many big-league companies who have been hiring only from the top universities  in India have been consistently picking up Bennett students.

      For B.Tech:Meta, Amazon, Adobe, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Goldman Sachs, TCS, Probability Gaming, Layer 3, Scaler India Pvt Ltd, AFM Bigtech Pet. Ltd.

      For Media: Zee Media, Fleishman Hillard, Edelman, Adfactors PR, Economic Times, Brut India, India Today, PVR Nest, etc.

      For MBA: Times Internet, Radio Mirchi, Coca-Cola, Nestle, Yes Bank, ITC, Tata Power, Tiger Analytics, Protiviti, IndianOil, J. Walter Thompson

      For Law: Obhan & Associates, Sagus Legal, Samvad Partners, Anantlaw, Desire, Ameriprise Financial, Zolo

      For BBA:: Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail, Applyboard, Career Launcher, RMS -Moody’s Analytics, Valvoline, Deloitte

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    • What is the highest first salary earned by a Bennett University pass-out?

      Bennett University is amongst the best B. Tech colleges in India. A B.Tech student of Bennett has secured Rs 1.2 CPA as the starting salary. Here, at Bennett University, high-end tech companies, corporate law firms, media houses eye to pick up students, as the university’s curriculum and programme structure are industry-ready and focuses on ‘learning by doing Read more..

    ADMISSIONS

    • Will final degree have mention of partner institute or TOI?

      Final degree awarded will be granted by Bennett University as an autonomous Private University enacted under an Act of Law by the State Government and empowered to Award Degrees by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

    • What is the application form fee, is it refundable?

      For AY-2024-25, the application form fee will be charged as Rs 1500 (non-refundable) each across all the programmes.

    • When can I fill the application for admissions in 2024?

      Candidate can fill the application forms for undergraduate & postgraduate programs on - https://applications.bennett.edu.in/bu
    • Can I get a guided tour of Bennett University? Can I speak to the teachers?

      Students are welcome to visit and explore the Bennett University campus before joining. Bennett is ranked as the best private university in Delhi. Engineering students can take a look at labs and its infrastructure; similarly, media students can take a round of media labs consisting of TV studio, radio studio, multimedia lab, Mac lab. Also, students can take a tour of sports complexes and libraries. For law students, a dedicated law library is there. They can interact with admission counselors and faculties from different schools to get an overview of academics, infrastructure, campus life and much more.

    • Does the university conduct real-time interactive sessions about the programmes?

      Yes, Bennett University on regular basis conducts Open House Sessions which is thrown open to aspiring students and their parents to enquire and understand the scope of different programmes, the varsity offers as an overview is given by the faculty members. The presentation by the faculty members are followed by Q&A session, wherein, all queries are answered. Admission managers/ admission counsellors are always around to guide students, take them around the campus to take a look on infrastructure, classrooms, labs, media studios.

    • Once my admission is confirmed, can I withdraw from it?

      Bennett University follows UGC guidelines (link UGC guidelines on admission withdrawal on it. https://bit.ly/3NutXnx.

    • Whom do I contact for admission-related queries?

      Toll Free No. 1800 103 8484  or WhatsApp  +91-8860309257.

    • Does BU has regional offices for admission information, if an aspirants want to join from other states?

      Yes, Bennett University has regional across the country to help aspirants. For more details please the page regional office. Link of regional offices. /admission/meet-bennett-university-times-india- office-city/

    SCHOOLS

    • What are the various schools and departments that the University runs?

      The University has 7 schools on:

      • School of Engineering & Applied Sciences
      • School of Artificial Intelligence
      • School of Computer Science Engineering & Technology
      • School of Liberal Arts
      • School of Management
      • Times School of Media
      • School of Law

      The School of Engineering & Applied Science has six departments. The following departments are:
      • BTech electronics and communication
      • BTech mechanical engineering
      • Mathematics
      • Chemistry
      • Physics
      • BTech biotechnology
    • Is Bennett a multidisciplinary university?

      Bennett University is a multi-disciplinary university, wherein students from one school can opt for a specialisation/elective from another school. This is one of the USPs’ which drive students to get admission here.

    PROGRAMMES

    • What are the undergraduate programmes available at Bennett University?

      Bennett University has been ranked as one of the best private universities in India and thus it meets all the industry standards. The courses offered at Bennett are well curated and updated, so as to offer the students an edge over others in the job market.

      There are 17 undergraduate programmes available across six schools. The following programmes are:

      • B.Tech Computer Science Engineering
      • B.Tech Electronics Engineering & Computing
      • B.Tech Electronics Communication & Engineering
      • B.Tech Mechanical Engineering
      • B.Tech Engineering Physics
      • B.Tech Biotechnology
      • B.Tech + M.Tech Biotechnology (Integrated)
      • B.Sc. Computing (Hons)
      • B.Sc. Physics (Hons)
      • BCA
      • BBA
      • BA Liberal Arts
      • BA Journalism & Mass Communication (English & Hindi)
      • BA Film, TV & Web Series
      • BA LLB (Hons)
      • BBA LLB (Hons)
    • What are the postgraduate and Ph.D programmes available at Bennett University?

      There are 5 postgraduate programmes available, across six schools. The following programmes are:

      • LLM
      • MBA
      • MCA
      • M.Tech in Computer Science Engg
      • M.Tech + PhD (Computer Science Engg-Integrated)

      PG Diploma:

      • Digital Journalism
      • Advertising & Marketing
      • Film, TV & Web series
      • BU Fellowship Program-Liberal Arts
      • Computer Science Engg
      • Computer Application

      PG Certificate Course:

      • Computer Science Engg
      • Computer Application

      Doctoral Programmes

      • Physics
      • Chemistry
      • Mathematics
      • Mechanical Engineering
      • Biotechnology
      • Computer Sc. Engineering
      • Electronics & Communication Engineering
      • Law
      • Management
      • Media
    • What is the support available to students intending to pursue Ph.D?

      Financial support is provided to all full-time Ph.D. scholars in the form of Ph.D. assistantship, subject to certain terms and conditions laid down by the University. The support falls under 2 slabs: Slab 1. INR 25,000/- Slab 2. INR 40,000/-. To know more, contact admissions team. Toll Free No. 1800 103 8484 or WhatsApp  +91-8860309257.

    • What is unique about the curricula followed at the University?

      The curricula are structured in consultation with eminent members of academia and industry professionals. The curriculum is reviewed every year to ensure it is in step with the industry’s requirements coming up over the next few years. Here, the academicians design curricula by following a systematic strategy to ensure consistency while maintaining the international standard. All this has resulted in Bennett University falling on the list of the top universities in Delhi. BU students follow the path of higher studies and research in internationally acclaimed universities. The multidisciplinary options of combining majors and minors are distinguishing factors of the curricula. Also, the university has international collaborations with various acclaimed universities, Florida International University, University of Missouri, Kanas City, University of Nebraska, Omaha, The University of British Columbia to name a few. There are semester abroad programmes for students with various international universities to give that edge.

    FACULTY

    • What distinguishes the teaching staff at university?

      90% of faculty members are PhDs and come from world-acclaimed institutions including IITs, IIMs, NLUs & other leading national & international universities. They have proven research and academic records. The faculties of Bennett University prepare students with a vision to make them industry ready, including live projects with best organisations to learn academic and industry excellence. Here, the teaching staff encourages students to take active participation in the class to make teaching a fun learning experience. Also, during orientation programme, students have to participate in various activities as a mandatory exercise to establish a connection.

    • What is the faculty-to-student ratio at the university?

      The faculty to student ratio is 1:16. (Link to faculty section)

    ACADEMIC FACILITIES

    • Do programmes have the support of the industry?

      Bennett University focuses on providing industry exposure to all its students. To strengthen the industry experience of students, the university has agreements and understandings with various organisations. It also has strong ties with industry bodies such as FICCI, CII, TIE, IEEE, ACM, Geek for Geeks among others. The University also has an Industry Advisory Board comprising renowned industry leaders of the world.

    • Would students get a chance to study a year or semester abroad in universities where BU has a collaboration?

      Bennett University is working to create opportunities for our students in the future where they can take a full semester abroad and the credits are transferred to Bennett University has signed several MoUs with overseas universities like UMKC, George Mason University, University of Florida, Georgia Institute of Technology, National Taiwan University and University of Technology.

    • How does the University encourage and support research?

      The University is known for its quality research, and focuses on finding sustainable solutions to problems of the modern world. It has established collaborative programmes with scientists and faculty from other research organisations for joint research projects and sharing of facilities. Research is nurtured through various academic programs run by the schools, and so also, through sponsored projects funded by government agencies such as DBT, DST. Currently, the University has 50+ research projects funded by the Government of India. There are also other research projects funded by external research organisations, and also by the University.

    • How does the University encourage and support innovation and entrepreneurship among students?

      The university has a dedicated CIE (Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship) team that helps and encourages students build on innovative ideas. The Bennett Hatchery is an incubation cell that has also been at work in the University from June 2018.

    • What are the study facilities and support infra that Bennett University offers to its students?

      The best-in-class study facilities and the state-of-the-art infrastructure has been the reason why Bennett is amongst the top colleges in India. The university has 80+ dedicated high-end teaching and research labs.

      For School of Law: Moot court, a dedicated law library is there to make students easily access the information for research and programmes. Similarly, moot court sessions impart advocacy training to law students.

      For Times School of Media: Television Studio, Radio studio, iMac, windows and mobile media labs impart training to media students with a rigorous vision to get set for the industry.

      For B.Tech Programmes: Basic electronic lab, analog and digital circuit lab, research and design lab, human motion analysis lab, CAE lab, Biotech research lab, high end instrumental lab, Drone labs, IoT and robotics lab, Bennett NVIDIA Centre for artificial intelligence to name a few. All the labs are equipped with modern instruments to impart hands-on practical knowledge.

    INTERNSHIPS AND PLACEMENTS

    • Does Bennett University offer placement and internship guarantee to its students?

      The university supports and guides all deserving candidates to find suitable placements and internships. For it, the varsity also has a placement cell. Owing to the premium placements Bennett University is one of the top universities in Delhi. However, the University does not guarantee placement.

    • Does Bennett University facilitate placements?

      Yes, the varsity conducts an annual recruitment drive for the benefit of the students. The BCCL itself has 200+ companies, which makes room for deserving students. Apart from that, several blue-chip companies also take interest in hiring the students. 320+ companies had participated in the recruitment drive in 2021-2022 academic year.

      B.Tech Placement:
      Avg package – 11.10 LPA
      Highest Package – 1.2 Crore PA

      Law placement:
      Avg package – 6.35 LPA
      Highest Package – 15 LPA

      Management Placement: (MBA)
      Avg package -7.41 LPA
      Highest Package – 18 LPA offered

      Management Placement: (BBA)
      Avg package -4.72 LPA
      Highest Package – 21.50 LPA offered

      Media placement:
      Avg package -4.09 LPA
      Highest Package – 7.2 LPA offered

    • What is there in Bennett for students keen on entrepreneurship? What kind of assistance does the University offer to student innovators?

      The university has a dedicated CIE (Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship) team that helps and encourages students build on innovative ideas. The Bennett Hatchery is an incubation cell that has also been at work in the University from June 2018.The varsity has joined hands with several funding agencies to support student innovations. Till now, Rs 21cr has been raised for the purpose. Several BU students have established startups in numerous domains.

    FEE, PAYMENT PLANS & SCHOLARSHIPS

    • What is the fee of a student enrolled for a programme in the University?

      All the programs command different fee structures. Please refer to the link.

    • What is the break-up of the fee?

      The fee structure has broadly six components:

      • Annual tuition fees,
      • One-time registration fee
      • Examination fee,
      • Annual hostel charges,
      • One-time security fee (refundable)
      • Degree digitisation fee.
      • Alumni contribution

      Also, fee structure varies for day scholars and hostellers.Fee Structure

    • Does university has any online fee payment portal?

      Yes, Bennett University has streamlined the online fee payment process for AY 2023. Please refer to the link. For other payments please go through this link.

    • Can the students aspiring to study at Bennett avail a bank loan? Does the University help facilitate bank loans? How can students apply for a bank loan?

      The University has tied up with Credence, ICICI Bank, Bank of Baroda and Axis Bank to help students obtain education loans. Please refer to the link. Financial Aid

    • Are deserving students entitled to a scholarship?

      Yes, deserving students are entitled to merit-based scholarships, which come under different scholarship bands. Scholarships are granted on first-come first- serve basis and are subject to availability. Please refer to the link. Scholarships

    CAMPUS LIFE

    • How many students study at Bennett University? Where do they come from?

      The University has a strength of more than 6000 students who come from all parts of India.

    • What is the preferred language of communication among students on the campus?

      Students are free to speak in any language of their liking.

    • How do day scholars travel to the University?

      The University ferries students from different metro stations to the campus at designated hours. The services are chargeable.To know more about the routes and its specified fees, click here

    • Does the University have a provision for sport, health, and light entertainment?

      University has world-class sports facilities on its campus including floodlit playgrounds, indoor and outdoor courts, swimming pools, gymnasium, besides provisions for indoor sports and light recreation.

    • What kind of social life may I expect at the University? Is there a dress code for students? How is the evening life on the campus?

      Bennett University has a vibrant campus life. As a part of it, any student, whether enrolled as a residential boarder or as a day scholar, will be witness to a panoply of diverse cultural, clubbing and community activities during the time spent here. The varsity does not prescribe a dress code.

    • What are the popular student events that take place on the campus? Are there inter-collegiate events held on the campus?

      There are various student-centric events and inter-collegiate sports competitions that take place on the campus round the year. Bluemoon is a sought-after annual programme for which both freshers and senior students wait for. Welcome week is another event that gives an edge to millennial aspirants. Please refer to the links. Social events and recent events.

    • How do senior students meet and socialise with freshers at the University?

      The senior students of Bennett University host a party for the freshers, who vie for the crown of Mr. and Ms. Fresher. It is a high voltage event, which is interspersed with dazzling performances, fun games and great music.

    • What kind of hostel rooms and living facilities are available to the boarders?

      The hostels in the university are one of a kind, comparable to any ivy-league institution’s student residential facility. The hostel offers twin and triple sharing options. Though, due to covid restrictions, the university management is offering only twin sharing hostel. All basic amenities such as ACs, comfortable beds, cupboards are provided for a pleasant stay in the rooms. A common washroom is present on every floor, which is cleaned and sanitised thrice a day.

    • Will I get free Wi-Fi?

      At Bennett University, students have access to unlimited Wi-Fi through the entire campus.

    SAFETY

    • Is my ward safe inside the campus?

      The Bennett University has a safe and secure campus with multiple tier security. The Dean of Student Affairs and Admin team ensure all appropriate safety measures are strictly followed. Right from the entry gate to hostels and sports complex, all buildings are guarded 24X7. All the corridors are covered by CCTV.

    • Are anti-ragging and sexual harassment measures in place on the campus?

      Ragging and sexual harassment in any form is strictly prohibited on the campus. Please note: Ragging and sexual harassment are criminal offences as per the University Policy.

    HEALTH

    • Is there a hospital on the campus?

      The University has a Health and Wellness Centre with a dedicated doctor and staff.Recently, university has opened a pharmacy wherein all medicines will be available.The ambulance is available 24X7 in case of any medical emergency, and there is an arrangement for first level assistance to be provided within the campus. Apart from this, University has a formal tie-up with Kailash Hospital, Greater Noida and Yatharth Hospital, Greater Noida and Noida.

      Empanelled Hospitals are

      • Yatharth Wellness Hospital & Trauma Centre – Omega -I Greater Noida.
      • Yatharth Wellness Hospital & Heart Centre – Sec-110 Noida
      • Yatharth Super speciality Hospital – Sector -1 Greater Noida.
    • What kind of food is served in the University cafeteria?

      The university offers vegetarian food four times a day including weekends and holidays which comes under mandatory fooding and lodging fee payment. Apart from this, the university has opened non-vegetarian cafeteria opened all days and some delectable snacking, myriad food, ice-cream, juice corners are inside the campus.

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