Updated on Apr 14, 2025
Asmita Verma
GNDU Admission 2025: Dates, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria
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GNDU provides various courses in different disciplines like Science, Arts, Management, Information Technology, Industrial Technology, Environment, Planning and Architecture. Admissions to B.Tech courses are on merit in Entrance Test/JEE Main. Admissions to M.Tech courses are on the basis of GATE scores or merit in Entrance Test by University. Admissions to MBA are on the basis of merit in the Entrance Test.Admission to B.Arch. is on the basis of combined merit of valid NATA score and qualifying examination in the proportion of 50:50.
Admissions to M.Phil/Ph.D programmes are on the basis of merit in the Entrance Test held by the university. Admission to open & Distance Learning programmes is on the basis of merit of the last qualifying examination. Candidates may apply for admissions through online mode.
The University is also accredited A++ with 3.51 CGPA out of 4-point scale by NAAC. According to a recent survey conducted by India Today, GNDU ranks 16 among top 50 universities of the country.
Guru Nanak Dev University Important Dates
GNDU has opened GPAT 2025 registration until Apr 21, with the exam on May 25. GATE 2025 results and branch-wise cutoff have been released. GAT-B 2025 applications are closed, and the exam is scheduled for Apr 20, 2025.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| GPAT 2025 Registration Deadline | Apr 21, 2025 |
| GPAT 2025 Exam Date | May 25, 2025 |
| GAT-B 2025 Exam Date | Apr 20, 2025 |
Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) UG Admission 2025
GNDU offers B.Sc.(Hons), B.Arch, B.Plan, B.Pharm, BPT, BHMCT, B.P.Ed, B.Lib & Inf.Sc, BA (Hons), LLB, BA LLB and BTTM courses at the UG level. The basic eligibility for admissions to these courses is a pass in 10+2 examination.
Admissions to these courses are done on the basis of merit of the candidate in the Entrance Test conducted by University.
| Course | Specialization | Duration | Eligibility | Selection Criteria | Seat Intake |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | Computer Science & Engineering | 4 Years | 10+2 with PCM & English, 50% (45% SC/ST) | JEE Main (85% Punjab, 15% outside) | 240 |
| Electronics & Computer Engineering | 4 Years | Same as above | JEE Main | 20 | |
| Food Technology | 4 Years | Same as above | JEE Main | 60 | |
| Civil Engineering | 4 Years | Same as above | JEE Main | 60 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 4 Years | Same as above | JEE Main | 60 | |
| B.Sc (Hons) | Economics | 3 Years | 10+2 with 50% (45% SC/ST) | GNDU Entrance Test | - |
| Human Genetics | 3 Years | 10+2 Medical with 50% (45% SC/ST) | GNDU Entrance Test | - | |
| Botany, Chemistry, Physics | 3 Years | 10+2 Science with 50% (45% SC/ST) | GNDU Entrance Test | - | |
| B.Arch | - | 5 Years | 10+2 with PCM or 10+3 Diploma with Math, 50% (45% SC/ST) + Valid NATA score | Combined merit of NATA + Qualifying Exam (50:50) | - |
| LLB | - | 3 Years | Bachelor's with 45% (40% SC/ST) | State Level Admission Process | - |
| BA LLB | - | 5 Years | 10+2 or equivalent with 50% (45% SC/ST) | GNDU Entrance Test | - |
Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) PG Admission 2025
GNDU offers M.Sc, M.Sc. (Hons), MA, M.Arch, M.Plan, MPT, MHA & MSW courses at the PG. Admissions to these courses are merit in the Entrance Test conducted by University. However, for admissions to M.Sc (Hons) in Physics/Chemistry/Human Genetics, admission will be based on merit of the candidate in B.Sc. (Hons).
| Course | Duration | Specializations | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Tech | 2 Years | - Construction Tech & Mgmt (15)- ECE - Comm. Systems (30)- Computer Sci. (30)- CSE (30)- Env. Sci & Tech (10) | B.Tech/B.E. in relevant field with 50-60% (SC/ST: 45-55%) | GATE score or Entrance Test |
| MBA (2 Yrs) | 2 Years | Financial Mgmt (60), Marketing Mgmt (60), HRM (40) | Bachelor’s Degree with 50% (SC/ST: 45%) | Entrance Test by Coordinator |
| MBA (FYIC) | 5 Years | Integrated MBA | 10+2 with 50% (SC/ST: 45%) | Entrance Test |
| M.Sc. | 2 Years | Biotech, Env. Sci, Chem, Microbio, Botany, Physics, etc. | B.Sc. with 50% (SC/ST: 45%) in relevant subject | Entrance Test (Some via CEE/JNU for Biotech) |
| M.Sc. (Hons.) | 2 Years | Human Genetics, Chemistry, Physics, Economics | B.Sc. (Hons. School) from GNDU or equivalent | Merit/CGPA or Entrance Test |
| MA | 2 Years | English, Hindi, History, Pol. Sci, Intl. Relations, Sanskrit, Psych., etc. | Bachelor's Degree with 45-50% (SC/ST: 40-45%) in relevant subject | Entrance Test |
| M.Com | 2 Years | - | B.Com/BBA with 50% (SC/ST: 45%) | Merit in qualifying exam |
| M.Plan | 2 Years | Urban/Infrastructure Planning | Bachelor's in Planning/Architecture/Engg or Master's in Geo/Soc/Eco | Entrance Test |
| M.Arch | 2 Years | Urban Design | B.Arch with 50% (SC/ST: 45%) | GATE or Entrance Test |
| M.Pharma | 2 Years | - | B.Pharm with 55% (SC/ST: 50%) | GPAT or Entrance Test |
| M.Ed | 2 Years | - | B.Ed./B.El.Ed. with 50% (SC/ST: 45%) | CET by Coordinator |
Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) Diploma/ PG Diploma Admission 2025
GNDU offers admissions to various Diploma, PG Diploma and certificate courses under different specializations. The detailed eligibility and selection criteria for different specializations is mentioned below:
| Courses | Specialization | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma | Computer Application | 10+2 examination with at least 40% marks in aggregate. | Based on the Merit determined from the qualifying examination. |
| Diploma Course (Full-Time) | French | 10+2 | Applicants for all Certificate & Full-time Diploma Courses will have to appear for an interview in the Department of Foreign Languages. Admission will be strictly on merit basis and the decision of the Admission Committee will be final and binding |
| Russian | |||
| Certificate Course (Part-Time) | French | ||
| Russian | |||
| German | |||
| Japanese | |||
| Diploma Course (Part-Time) | French | Certificate Course in French (Part-Time) | |
| German | Certificate Course in German (Part-Time) | ||
| Russian | Certificate Course in Russian (Part-Time) | ||
| Advanced Diploma (Part-Time) | French | Diploma in French (Part-Time) Diploma in Russian (Part-Time) | |
| Russian | |||
| PG Diploma | Computer Application | Graduation under 10+2+3 system with at least 45 % marks in aggregate. | Based on the Merit determined from the qualifying examination |
| Banking, Insurance & Finance | Bachelor of Science (Honours School) in Economics/Bachelor of Science in Economics/Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Economics, Bachelor of Arts with Economics and Bachelor of Commerce/Business Administration with at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST) or any other examination recognized equivalent thereto | Admission will be based on the merit of the candidate in the Entrance Test to be conducted by the Department | |
| Exercise Physiology | Bachelor in Physiology/Life Sciences or any other examination recognized equivalent thereto or higher Degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in aggregate OR Any medical Degree (MBBS, BDS, BAMS)/BPT/allied Health Sciences Degree including B.Sc. Nursing, B. Pharma | ||
| Hindi Patrakarita | M.A. Hindi or Post Graduation in any other subject with working knowledge of Hindi with at least 50% marks(45% for SC/ST) OR Any other examination recognized equivalent thereto. | ||
| Heritage Tourism of India | Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in any subject or Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons. School) OR Bachelor of Arts in any subject with at least 50% mark (45% for SC/ST) in aggregate. a) Bachelor of Arts in any subject with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) in the subject of History/Sociology/Public Administration. b) Any other examination recognized equivalent thereto | ||
| Mental Health Counselling | Master of Arts in Psychology with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) or equivalent Cumulative Grade Point Average OR Any other examination recognized equivalent thereto. | ||
| Guidance & Counselling | |||
| Nutrition & Fitness | Bachelor in Life Sciences/Nutrition or any other examination recognized equivalent thereto or higher Degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in aggregate OR Any medical Degree (MBBS, BDS, BAMS)/BPT/allied Health Sciences Degree including B.Sc. Nursing, B. Pharma. | ||
| Hindi Translation | M.A. Hindi OR Post Graduation in any other subject with working knowledge of Hindi & English with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) OR Any other examination recognized equivalent thereto. | ||
| Diploma | Early Child Care & Education | 10+2 with minimum 50% marks(45% marks for SC/ST) | Admission will be based on the merit of the candidate in the qualifying examination. |
How to Apply for Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU)?
Candidates can apply for admissions to their respective courses by following the stepwise procedure mentioned below:
- Candidates need to visit the website and fill the registration form.
- Candidates need to fill in all the details and upload photographs & signatures in JPG/JPEG format.
- Now, enter the account password and click on 'Register'.
- After successful registration, registered email is sent to which candidates can login into their account.
- After logging into account, candidates have to click on 'Course Registration' and complete the registration form.
- Candidates should choose carefully the category to which they belong since after submission, the category cannot be changed.
- Application fee can be paid either in offline mode through HDFC bank or university cash counter or in online mode at portal.
- After making fee payment, candidates must submit the admission form prior to the closing date.
- Candidates whose admission will be taken through Entrance Test, candidates must download the Admit Cards from their accounts.
- Entrance test results will be uploaded on the university website.
- Those who pass the entry test have to attend counselling on the respective counselling date.
- Once counselling is over, university will upload the provisionally admitted list on the website
GNDU FAQs
Ques.Is it necessary to clear the JEE-Mains in order to get admission into GNDU?
Yes, most of the courses in GNDU pre-requisitely ask for JEE main score or to clear the GNDU entrance test for specific courses. The major prerequisite is to pass higher secondary education with a score of 55% marks. Depending on the specialization you opt for, admission is either done on the merit basis or on the basis of an entrance test at GNDU.
Is there any entrance test for PG in GNDU?
The PG programmes of GNDU include M.Sc. (Hons), M.A., M.Arch, M.Plan, MPT Maharashtra, and MSW. The University's entrance exam serves as the basis for admission to these programmes. However, admission to the M.Sc. (Hons) programmes in physics, chemistry, or human genetics will be granted depending on the candidate's performance in the B.Sc (Hons).
What is the application fee for GNDU Amritsar Law admissions?
The application fee for Law admissions at GNDU Amritsar is INR 2000 for the general category and INR 1000 for the reserved category.
What is the exam pattern for the GNDU MBA entrance exam?
GNDU GMET 2020 exam is held in online mode at Amritsar and Jalandhar campuses of the University. The question paper is divided into 4 sections i.e., Business Aptitude, English, Mental Ability & Numerical Ability, and General Knowledge. The question paper will have 200 questions, with the four sections carrying 50 questions each.
Does GNDU offer scholarships for meritorious students?
Yes, GNDU offers various merit-based and need-based scholarships. Scholarships are also available for SC/ST/OBC and minority students under different government schemes.
Is there a provision for lateral entry admission in B.Tech or MCA at GNDU?
Yes, GNDU offers lateral entry options for certain programs like B.Tech and MCA. Eligibility typically includes relevant diplomas or degrees with required percentage and subjects.
Are hostel facilities available at GNDU?
Yes, GNDU offers separate hostel facilities for boys and girls with modern amenities. Hostel seats are limited and are allotted on a first-come, merit-cum-preference basis.
What is the eligibility for admission to Ph.D. programs at GNDU?
Candidates must have a Master’s degree in the relevant field with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST). Selection is based on a university-conducted entrance test, followed by an interview.
What documents are required during the counselling process?
Key documents include the admit card, mark sheets, caste/category certificate (if applicable), migration certificate, passport-size photographs, and proof of fee payment.
What is the mode of the GNDU Entrance Exam?
Most GNDU entrance tests are conducted online (computer-based) and are typically held on-campus or at designated test centers. Admit cards and schedules are uploaded on the admission portal.
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