Galgotias University faces backlash over ads

April 8, 2026

New Delhi: Galgotias University faced heavy criticism on Wednesday after releasing full-page advertisements in leading newspapers claiming global recognition.

The ads, highlighting the university as “ranked globally” and “committed to making India proud,” triggered a wave of memes and sarcastic reactions across social media platforms.

Users question credibility of claims
Many users raised doubts over the authenticity of the claims, especially after a recent controversy at the India AI Summit.

Some social media users jokingly linked it to “WhatsApp University,” while others questioned its credibility, saying that people now laugh at the name.

AI Summit row adds to controversy
The controversy further escalated after an incident that unfolded at the Bharat Mandapam during the India AI Summit.

It was alleged that the university presented a robotic dog named “Orion” at its stall as an in-house innovation, but later claimed it was a commercial product from Unitree Robotics, “Unitree Go2.”

Questions raised about transparency
Critics say that declaring an imported product as an indigenous innovation at a national-level event raises questions about transparency and credibility.

According to reports, after the investigation, officials asked the university to vacate the pavilion and the power supply was also cut off.

This entire controversy has sparked a heated debate on social media.