In its defence, Galgotias University Registrar Nitin Kumar Gaur said that the RoboDog was never introduced as a university invention. As the controversy escalates, let's know a few details about the Galgotias University: Galgotias University is located on the opposite Buddha International Circuit in Sector 17A of Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. According to the university website, the private university was ranked one of the fastest-rising universities in India in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and QS World University Rankings: Asia 2026. It was ranked 15th among top private universities and 43rd among all Indian universities-public and private combined. In the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025, Galgotias University has been ranked 45th among Indian universities (including both government and private institutions) and placed in the globally prestigious 1001–1200 band.

Source: Mint February 18, 2026 11:01 UTC