Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College in Ghaziabad offers admissions primarily through the UPSEE exam, with no group discussions or interviews required. A general category rank of 846 or 257 was sufficient for admission in the first counseling round. Direct admission is also available through donation or merit followed by an interview. The college boasts a qualified faculty, mostly holding PhDs, but teaching effectiveness receives mixed reviews. Tuition fees are approximately Rs. 116,756 annually, with additional charges bringing some students' costs to around Rs. 1.25 lakh per year. Hostel fees for non-AC rooms are Rs. 1 lakh annually. Late fee payment incurs Rs. 500 per day, with additional fees for events. The college's fee structure, set partly by UPTU, is considered expensive, though scholarships through the UP Scholarship system help reduce costs for many. Placements are robust, with 70-80 companies visiting annually and 70-80% of students securing jobs. Major recruiters include Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Amazon, and Infosys, though Infosys rarely hires from the MCA department. The highest salary offered is 20 LPA. Although the college doesn't provide internships, it conducts workshops and certificate programs. Government scholarships are available for students with family incomes below 2 lakhs, and meritorious students receive significant financial support. The college enforces strict fee submission policies but does not offer loan facilities. Despite some challenges, AKGEC is recognized for quality education and substantial job opportunities.
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