Guru Nanak Dev University Popularly Known as GNDU based in Amritsar, Punjab, established in the year of 1969 as a premier university under the vision of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the esteemed founder of Sikhism and by the state legislature Act. It is also recognised by the UGC. It is also certified with ‘A++’ grade by NAAC. The University offers programs like UG,PG, Diploma and PhD programs. For these programs it offers different courses which include BTech, BA, BSc, BLIb.Sc, MLib.Sc, MTech, MA, MCom, MSc, MCA, MEd, LLB, BA LLB, LLM  level etc in various levels and in various departments. Every year, it offers around 1300+ seats for eligible students. The college provides Facilities like Auditorium & Classrooms, Hostels, canteens, labs for every department , Gym, sports complex , library full of available books and many others.
Guru Nanak University Punjab Highlights:
The significant highlights of the Guru Nanak University are listed below:
| University Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Establishment and Regulation | 1969 |
| Campus size | 500 acre |
| Total Students | 10,000+ |
| Location | Grand Trunk Rd, Off NH 1, Amritsar, Punjab 143005 |
| Approved by | AICTE, New Delhi |
| Affiliated to | JNTU, Hyderabad |
| Recognised by | AICTE |
| Admission criteria | Entrance based |
| Application mode | Online, Offline |
| Accepted Entrance Examinations | JEE Main, NATA, GNDU Entrance Test, GATE |
| Scholarship criteria | Merit-based |
| Top Recruiters | Google, KPMG, TCS, Infosys, Amazon, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, and Capgemini. |
Guru Nanak University Punjab RankingÂ
Below are the rankings and achievements of Guru Nanak Dev University:
| S.NO | Year | Title | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 | INDIA TODAY Ranking | Overall | 11 |
| 2 | 2024 | THE WEEK Ranking | Overall | 15 |
| 3 | 2023 | THE WEEK Ranking | Overall | 16 |
| 4 | 2023 | NIRF Ranking | Overall | 87 |
| 5 | 2022 | NIRF Ranking | Overall | 80 |
| 6 | 2021 | NIRF Ranking | Overall | 85 |
Guru Nanak University Punjab
Courses Offered
Guru Nanak Dev University is known for its impressive academic records and course offerings throughout the years. The College offers various programs like UG,PG, Diploma and PhD programs.It offers different courses for various programs in various levels such as BTech, BA, BSc, BLIb.Sc, MLib.Sc, MTech, MA, MCom, MSc, MCA, MEd, LLB, BA LLB, LLM etc. The fee structure for these courses will be in the range of around 3,100 to 1.55 lakhs Indian rupees(INR) per year
Follow the below table for the detailed structure of fees for UG program:
| Courses | Fees | Eligibility | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTech(Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Computer Engineering, Civil, Mechanical, Food Technology, textile Processing Technology) | Around 85,560 to 97,060 INR | 10+2 | 4 years |
| Lateral BTech(Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Computer Engineering, Civil, Mechanical) | Around 85,560 to 97,060 INR | 10+2 | 3 years |
| BA (Social Sciences) | Around 12,560 to 22,560 INR | 10+2 | 3 years |
| BSc (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology) | Around 21,160 to 25,160 INR | 10+2 | 3 years |
| BArch | Around 97,060 INR | 10+2 | 5 years |
| BPharma | Around 97,060 INR | 10+2 | 4 years |
| B.LIb.Sc | Around 23,560 INR | 10+2 | 3 years |
| BTTM | Around 40,260 INR | 10+2Â | 2 years |
| B.P.Ed | Around 23,560 INR | 10+2 | 3 years |
| LLB | Around 25,060Â INR | 10+2 | 3 years |
| BA LLB | Around 43,320 INR | 10+2 | 5 years |
| BPT | Around 60,560Â INR | 10+2 | 3 years |
| BHMCT | Around 23,560 INR | 10+2 | 3 years |
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Follow the below table for the detailed structure of fees for PGÂ Program:
| Courses | Fees | Eligibility | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTech(CSE, Construction Technology & Management, Computer Science, ECE, Environmental Science and Technology) | Around 1 lakh INR | BE/BTech | 2 years |
| MSc(Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry,Computer Science, Botany, Zoology) | Around 32,560 INR | BSc | 2 years |
| MA(Punjabi, Hindi, Economics, Political science, history) | Around 13,560 to 33,360 INR | BA | 2 years |
| MCom | Around 30,560 INR | BCOM | 2 years |
| M.Lib.Sc | Around 27,560 INR | B.Lib.Sc | 1 year |
| MCA | Around 98,060 INR | BCA | 2 years |
| M.Arch | Around 97,060 INR | B.Arch | 2 years |
| MSW | Around 19,060 INR | BSW | 2 years |
| LLM | Around 39,560 INR | LLB | 2 years |
| MBA | Around 97,060 INR | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline | 2 years |
| MPT | Around 1.05 lakhs INR | BPT | 2 years |
| MPharma | Around 1.55 lakhs INR | BPharma | 2 years |
| M.P.Ed | Around 27,560 INR | B.P.Ed | 2 years |
| MPA | Around 19,060 INR | BPA | 2 years |
| MEd | Around 56,560 INR | BEd | 2 years |
| MHA | Around 19,060 INR | BHA | 2 years |
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Follow the below table for the detailed structure of fees for PhD and Diploma program:
| Courses | Fees | Eligibility | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Around 50,000 INR | Master’s Degree/MPhil | 3-4 years |
| MPhil | Around 30,000 INR | Bachelor’s Degree/Master’s degree | 1 year |
| Diploma(french, russian, german) | Around 3,100  to 14,860 INR | Bachelor’s Degree/10+2 | 1 year |
Guru Nanak University Punjab
Admissions
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The University provides admissions for various courses in the various levels of programs for various fields of Engineering, Pharmacy, Arts, commerce, Science, Management, Law and Education.The college is known for providing top notch quality education in every aspect. It offers various courses for Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma and Phd Programs.The college offers BTech in CSE, CE,, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Computer Engineering, Civil, Mechanical, Food Technology, textile Processing Technology etc, Lateral BTech in Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Computer Engineering, Civil, Mechanical, Food Technology, textile Processing Technology, BA Hons. in Social Sciences etc, BSc Hons. in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology etc, BHMCT, BTTM, B.P.Ed, LLB, BA LLB, B.Lib.Sc, BArch, BPT, BPharm courses for Undergraduate program.it offers MTech in Computer Science and Engineering, Construction Technology & Management, Computer Science, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Environmental Science and Technology etc, MA in Punjabi, Hindi, Economics, Political science, history etc, MSc in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology etc, MCom, MArch, MPharma, MEd, MSW, MPT, MHA, MBA,LLM, M.LIb.Sc, M.P.Ed, MPA, MCA etc courses for Postgraduate program.it also offers several courses for Phd program.Also, it offers courses like french, russian, german courses for Diploma Program.Its common eligibility includes a minimum of 45%-40% aggregate in a 10+2 equivalent higher qualifying exam recognised by related boards with relevant subjects and a valid JEE Main/NATA/GNDU Entrance test score, merit in graduation and a valid GATE score, Merit in masters degree and a valid  UGC NET/UGC-CSIR (JRF)/SLET/GATE/GPAT/ ICAR/INSPIRE score.
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Application process
Follow the step-by-step admission procedure:Â
- Â Visit the Official website at https://online.gndu.ac.in/ Â , go to the admission tab and click the register button.
- Enter the personal details like name, address and marks obtained etc followed by selection of course/program.
- After Filling the application form, submit the required documents like Scanned Passphoto, Signature, marksheets etc.
- Applications can be filled in online mode and offline mode.
- Application fee for general category is around 500/- INR, 250/- INR for reservation category.
- Print the application and keep it for future use.
- Candidates who are seeking admission using their entrance test score can download their call letters using the official website of the university.
- Candidates who cleared the entrance test can counseling conducted by the university
- After all the counseling rounds, the university will release the selected list of candidates in the official portal of the university.
Documents Required
- Hard copy of Admission letter
- Hard copy of application formÂ
- 10+2/10th Marksheet
- Qualification Certificate
- Birth Certificate
- Photographs(6 Copies)
- Printed Copy of receipt of online paymentÂ
- Community Certificate
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Eligibility Criteria
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The eligibility Criteria will differ for various programs. Under the UGÂ program, for courses like BTech, BA, BSc, BHMCT, BTTM, B.P.Ed, LLB, BA LLB, B.Lib.Sc, BArch, BPT, BPharm, it requires candidates with a minimum of 45%-40% aggregate in a 10+2 equivalent higher qualifying exam recognised by related boards with relevant subjects and a valid JEE Main/NATA/GNDU Entrance Test score.Also, for PG program, it requires candidates with a minimum of 50% aggregate for general (45% for reservation candidates) in graduation with relevant discipline and a valid GATE Score.For Phd program, it requires candidates with good merit in master degree and a valid UGC NET/UGC-CSIR (JRF)/SLET/GATE/GPAT/ ICAR/INSPIRE score.
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| Name of Courses | Selection Criteria and Eligibility |
|---|---|
| BA, BSc, BCom | Selection-GNDU Entrance test.
Eligibility – 12th cleared |
| BArch | Selection- NATA.
Eligibility – 12th cleared |
| B.Lib.Sc | Selection-Merit in 10+2.
Eligibility – 12th cleared |
| BTech, Lateral BTech | Selection- JEE Main/GNDU Entrance test.
Eligibility – 12th cleared |
| BPT, BHMCT, B.P.Ed, BTTM | Selection-GNDU Entrance test.
Eligibility – 12th cleared |
| BPharma | Selection-GNDU Entrance test.
Eligibility – 12th cleared |
| LLB, BA LLB | Selection-Merit in 10+2.
Eligibility – 12th cleared |
| MA, MSc, MCom | Selection- Merit Based
Eligibility – Graduation degree or Bachelor’s degree in related field |
| MTech | Selection – GATE
Eligibility – BTech or Bachelor’s degree |
| MCA, MBA | Selection – Merit Based
Eligibility – BCA or Bachelor’s degree |
| M.Lib.Sc | Selection – Merit Based
Eligibility – B.Lib.Sc or Bachelor’s degree |
| MPharma | Selection – Merit Based
Eligibility – BPharma or Bachelor’s degree |
| LLM | Selection – Merit Based
Eligibility – LLB or Bachelor’s degree |
| MSW, MPA, MHA, MEd, M.P.Ed, MPT | Selection – Merit Based
Eligibility – Bachelor’s degree |
| MArch | Selection – Merit Based
Eligibility – BArch or Bachelor’s degree |
| Diploma | Selection – Merit Based
Eligibility – Bachelor’s degree/ 10+2 |
| Mphil | Selection – Merit Based
Eligibility – Bachelor’s degree/ Master's degree |
| PhD | Selection – UGC NET/UGC-CSIR (JRF)/SLET/GATE/GPAT/ ICAR/INSPIRE
Eligibility – Master’s Degree |
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Fees and ScholarshipsÂ
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The fee structure for the various levels of programs such as UG, PG, Diploma and PhD will be in the range of around 3,100 to 1,55,560 Indian rupees(INR) per year. The detailed program wise fee structure is shown below :
| Program | Fees |
|---|---|
| UGÂ | Around 12,560 to 97,060 INR |
| PG | Around 19,060 to 1,55,560 INR |
| Diploma | Around 3,100 Â to 14,860 INR |
| PhD | Around 50,000 INR |
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Scholarship details:Â
The University also offers various scholarships to help the students overcome their financial problems. Its offering of scholarship includes: Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST, merit-cum-means scholarship, Financial Assistance Scheme and many others.
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| S.No | Scholarship Scheme | Eligibility |
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| 1 | Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST | SC/ST Students who have good merit with certain income limit are considered |
| 2 | merit-cum-means scholarship | Students who have good merit in relevant entrance/qualifying exam with certain income limit are considered |
| 3 | Financial Assistance | Students who seek financial help for their studies are considered |
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HostelÂ
The University provides hostels for boys and girls separately with various facilities. Its facilities in hostels include well maintained rooms and bathrooms,24/7 WIFI, chairs, tables , TV and others etc. Its cost is around 23,350 Indian rupees per annum.Â
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| Accommodation | Fees |
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| Boys hostel | Around  23,350 INR per annum |
| Girls hostel | Around |
