Overview
Galgotias University announced that two of its students achieved top honours at the Global Youth Diplomacy Model United Nations (GYDMUN) held in Malaysia, underscoring the institution’s growing presence on international academic platforms.
Awards at GYDMUN Malaysia
Sahil Rana, a BA (Hons.) Political Science student from the School of Liberal Education, Class of 2027, received the Best Delegate Award, while Amaan Lone, a B.Tech. Data Science student from the School of Computer Science, Class of 2028, was bestowed the Outstanding Delegate Award. The conference attracted delegates from more than 25 nationalities, and the awardees were recognised for their research depth, confident presentation, persuasive public speaking, diplomatic negotiation and critical thinking under pressure.
Additional International Achievements
The university highlighted further successes: at EDVentures 2026, hosted by The Education University of Hong Kong, Galgotias student teams represented India against 19 teams from 10 countries, with Project TACTO winning the top spot for an inclusive, sensory‑based coding education solution for visually impaired learners, and Tekurious Pvt. Ltd. reaching the global finals for its immersive virtual‑reality‑based learning platform. In Apple’s Swift Student Challenge 2026, 18 students from the iOS Development Centre were selected among only 350 worldwide winners, addressing challenges in accessibility, education, healthcare, artificial intelligence and augmented reality; two of these students earned distinction for the second consecutive year. Moreover, under a memorandum of understanding with the University of Cambridge, Galgotias fully sponsored 16 students for a two‑week Summer Programme at Girton College, exposing them to frugal artificial intelligence, innovation, entrepreneurship, strategic thinking, global leadership communication, business modelling and executive storytelling, culminating in a capstone venture pitch.
University Profile and Rankings
Galgotias University serves over 50,000 learners and maintains a global alumni network exceeding 100,000 graduates. In the QS World University Rankings 2027, it placed in the 1201‑1400 global band, ranking 16th among private universities and 46th among all Indian universities. The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 positioned it in the 1201‑1500 global band, ranking 27th among private universities and 65th overall in India. The institution holds a NAAC A+ accreditation. Academic programmes span engineering, artificial intelligence, computer science, semiconductors, business, law, media, design, health sciences, hospitality, liberal education and emerging interdisciplinary domains. In 2026, students secured more than 5,500 job offers from over 1,250 recruiters. Strategic industry and innovation partnerships include Apple, Infosys, IBM, Intel, Cisco, Tata Technologies, L&T EduTech, Capgemini and Salesforce.
Quotes
Sahil Rana remarked that winning the Best Delegate Award among participants from over 25 nationalities was a proud moment and emphasized the importance of thorough preparation and understanding diverse perspectives. Amaan Lone described the GYDMUN experience as transformative, noting that the Outstanding Delegate Award reinforced his belief that students from any discipline can meaningfully contribute to global discussions. Dr Dhruv Galgotia, Chief Executive Officer of Galgotias University, praised the students for making the university and the country proud on an international platform and reaffirmed the university’s commitment to providing mentorship, resources and global opportunities that translate potential into real‑world impact.
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