Gateway College of Architecture and Design (GCAD), Sonepat was established in 2008 and is affiliated to DCRUST, Sonepat. The institute offers a Bachelor of Architecture program at the undergraduate level. Admission to GCAD Sonepat is done on the basis of valid scores in NATA. Additionally, GCAD provides placement assistance to make its students ready for on-campus recruitment and Internships. Some of the top recruiters are Space Designers International, Idea Architects, M. Architects, Rritam Design etc.  GCAD also has loan tie-ups with banks for students loans. The institute has the following sub-institutes providing education under various disciplines:

Gateway College of Architecture and Design Quick Facts

  • GCAD comes under the aegis of Gateway Education.
  • Admission to the B.Arch course is done on the basis of NATA scores.
  • Seats are allocated on a first come first basis. 

Gateway College of Architecture and Design Courses

GCAD Sonepat offers a B.Arch course at the undergraduate level. The duration of the course is 5 years. Tabulated below are the details for the same:

Course Details Selection Criteria
B.Arch Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics subjects or passed 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as a compulsory subject.
Intake: 120		 NATA/ JEE

Check: GCAD Sonepat Courses and Fees

Gateway College of Architecture and Design  Admission

Admission to GCAD is done through online and offline mode. Candidates are selected on the basis of valid scores in NATA.

How to Apply?

  • Visit the official website of the college.
  • Click on ‘Apply Now’ tab on the home page and an online registration form will open in a new page.
  • Fill the form carefully and click on Submit button.
  • Candidates can also click on Admissions tab and then on Online Registration tab to fill the form online.
  • Candidate can also download the form and submit the form to the college

Gateway College of Architecture and Design Placements

The placement cell of the college works continuously to provide internship and placement opportunities to the students. The placement cell provides guidance to the students with respect to their career. Big companies which visit the campus to recruit students are as follows:

Space Designers International Idea Architects
M. Architects Design Systems
Rritam Design Ideate Studio

Gateway College of Architecture and Design Facilities

GCAD provides various facilities to its students. Some of them are mentioned below:

  • Transportation: Bus facility is provided from Sonipat and Delhi (North, East, West), Samalkha, Kharkhauda, Barauth, Baghpat, Gohana.
  • Sports: GCAD keeps in mind the requirement to physical fitness is a student’s life and that is why it provides sports facilities such as indoor swimming pool, Cricket, volleyball, football, basketball, badminton, lawn tennis, horse riding, Gymnasium, Yoga.
  • Campus:  GCAD Campus is spread over 25 acres of lush green land. It provides 24/7 secuirty staff, CCTV facility, on-campus ATM and banking facilities. The campus is fully Wi-Fi enabled and Air-conditioned.

Gateway College of Architecture and Design Faculty

The faculty at the college are highly experienced and well qualified. They provide proper guidance to the students through their experience. They are helpful and supportive and have proper understanding in their area of expertise. The faculty members act as mentors for the students and help them with their academics. The faculty comprises of:

  • Regular Faculty: 20 
  • Guest Faculty: 5

Check: GCAD Sonepat Faculty

Gateway College of Architecture and Design FAQs

Ques. What is the eligibility criteria to apply for NATA?

Ans. The eligibility criteria to apply for NATA must have passed the Std. 10+2 examination with Mathematics as a compulsory subject.

Ques. Can a candidate who has completed Diploma apply for a B.Arch at GCAD Sonepat?

Ans. Yes. The candidates who have completed 10+3 Diploma with 50% aggregate marks or International Baccalaureate Diploma after 10 years of schooling with minimum 50% aggregate marks are eligible to apply for B.Arch course at GCAD.

Ques. Which college is better: GCAD or Chitkara University?

Ans. Gateway College of Architecture and Design is a better option than Chitkara University. GCAD is a prestigious university with an impressive placement record. Furthermore, the college has an excellent set of faculty who are highly experienced and well qualified and help the students at all levels.

Ques. Does GCAD provide hostel facilities?

Ans. Yes, GIET provides separate hostel accommodations for boys and girls. There are air conditioned and non-air conditioned classrooms. The hostels have a capacity of 1000 students. The hostel has a mess facility which provides homely food.

Check: GCAD Sonepat Hostels

Ques. Why should I join GCAD?

Ans. GCAD is a good option because:

  • Digital Gurukul Model of Study
  • Practical Exposure through Latest Digital drafting Softwares
  • Ultra-modern and well equipped digital classrooms
  • Student's base from 17 states of India
  • Practical Learning through sites visits and national tours
  • Well settled huge alumni network across the world