GNDEC Ludhiana - Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College

Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College also known as GNDEC is located in Ludhiana.Guru Nanak Sahib Education Trust established GNDEC in 1956. The college is affiliated to I.K Gujral Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar. Guru Nanak Dev Engineering college has several courses to offer the students like B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA as well as Ph.D programmes.

GNDEC Highlights 

GNDEC Location

Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College is located on Gill Road. Ludhiana Airport is the nearest airport from the GNDEC with a distance of 15.2 km in between. The nearest railway station to the college is Gill with a distance of 4.2 km. 

Awards, Recognitions Accreditations and Collaborations

Accreditations:

• GNDEC has been accredited by the NAAC.

Collaboration

• Ambuja Cement Limited 

• G.S.Auto International Limited, Ludhiana 

• Ludhiana Foundry Cluster 

• Institute for Auto Parts Hand Tools Technology, Ludhiana 

• Jindal Electricals, Ludhiana

• Sant Baba Bhag Singh College of Engg. & Tech., Padhiana, District Jalandhar 

• Jindal Electrical & Machinery Corp., Ludhiana 

• Park Plaza, Ludhiana • Automation Systems, Ludhiana 

• Punjab Energy Dev. Agency, Ludhiana 

• Institute of Civil Engineers, Ludhiana 

• Deepak Builders, Ludhiana 

• Punjab Micro Circuits Research Lab Private Limited, Bija 

• NITTTR, Chandigarh for Nationally Coordinated Project (NCP) sponsored by AICTE, New Delhi

• Safari Bikes Limited, Ludhiana 

• EMC Academy Agreement (India) 

• Govt. of India, Department of Information Technology, National Information’s Centre, New Delhi 

• Baba Deep Singh Charitable Hospital, Ludhiana 

• NIT, Jalandhar 

• NITTTR, Chandigarh 

• Semiconductor Laboratories, Department for Space, Govt. of India, SAS Nagar Mohali  

• Punjab Remote Sensing Centre, PAU, Ludhiana 

• Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana 

• Amaby Eyecare & Laser Centre, Ludhiana

• University of Dundee, UK 

• Pahwa charitable Hospital, Ludhiana 

• Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana 

• SPS Apollo Hospital, Ludhiana 

• LifeLine Hospital, Ludhiana 

• Punjab Remote Sensing Centre (PRSC), Ludhiana 

• Quadrant Televentures Limited 

• SJS Healthcare Limited Bhagwansons, Ludhiana 

• Alumni Fund for Promotion of Research & Development 

• Semiconductor Laboratory 

• Wayne State University, 

• AAA Auto Collision Inc., Burnaby, BC 

• Sarghi Media Inc., Brampton ON Canada 

• Flamingo Inn & Suites 7701 Lundy Lane Niagara Falls L2H-1H3, Ontario, Canada 

• Gilmour Custom Homes Inc., Canada 

• Canada placement Inc., Kaladar, Ontario, Canada 

• EXLNC Group, Canada

• BROTHERZ Transport Inc., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada 

• San Jose State University, USA  

• GND WoodCraft inc., Scarborough 

• SP Brar Trucking Inc., Ontario, Canada 

Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana Clubs, Committees and Councils

GNDEC also provides the students with the opportunity to explore their interest areas apart from academics. Therefore, these student clubs are made.

Cultural Club- This club is made for all the students who are interested in music or dance. Students can join this club and make the most out of their hobby.

Acting Club- The acting club is for all those students who have an inclination towards acting or want to learn theatre.

Photography Club- As the name suggests, the photography club is for all those individuals who like photography and wish to learn more about this field. 

Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana Infrastructure and Facility

GNDEC infrastructure includes several facilities like library, separate boys and girls hostels, gym, sports complex, auditoriums, laboratories, Wi-Fi facilities, cafeteria, so on and so forth. Students can read about the facilities below:

1. Hostel facilities- Since GNDEC is a co-education college it offers separate hostel facilities to both boys and girls. Students can choose to stay in the hostel by enrolling for it during the time of admission.

2. Library- GNDEC has a huge library available for students. The library is well equipped with books of all courses. Students can use the library to issue books as well as a study area.

3. Sport facilities- The college is equipped with sports facilities. Students can use the sports complex during their free time.

4. Gym- The individuals who are dedicated to their fitness and like to go to gym can do so in the college campus itself. GNDEC’s gym is well equipped with machines of several types.

GNDEC Courses, Fees and Eligibility

Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College offers six UG and 10 PG courses along with several Ph.D courses.

GNDEC academic departments are:

• B.Tech Computer Science

• B.Tech Information Technology

• B.Tech Electronics 

• B.Tech B.Tech Mechanical

• B.Tech Civil Engineering

• B.Tech Productions Engineering

• M.Tech Structural Engineering

• M.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering

• M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering

• M.Tech Computer Science and Information Technology

• M.Tech Environmental Science and Engineering

• M.Tech Geotechnical Engineering

• M.Tech Power Engineering

• M.Tech Mechanical Engineering

• M.Tech Production Engineering

• MCA

GNDEC Fee

The admission fee for all the courses offered by GNDEC is paid either through a demand draft, online mode, or NEFT/RTGS in favour of GNDEC. The average fee for B.Tech programme Rs. 3.58 lakhs. The average fee to be paid for the M.Tech programme is Rs. 1.28 lakhs whereas the total fee for the MCA programme is Rs.1.82 lakhs. 

GCET Fee

GNDEC Admission

Admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by GNDEC is done through marks scored in JEE Mains (UG) and GATE(PG) Scores. Students have to apply and appear in the entrance examination. Step by step process for admission in Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College is mentioned below:

Admission to B.Tech

• Candidates have to appear in the JEE Mains examination.

• Depending on the marks scored by the students a merit list is prepared by GNDEC.

• If the student’s rank is within the opening and closing rank of the cut off list he or she can take admission in the desired course.

• The final admission in the student’s desired course will be based on the JEE Mains rank, document verification as well as the fee payment.

Admission to M.Tech

• Students must score a minimum 50 per cent marks in their graduation degree.

• Students have to appear in the GATE examination.

• Students should be within the opening and closing rank of the cut off list which is based on GATE scores.

• If the student is eligible for the seat he or she can take admission after document verification and payment of fees.

Admission to MCA

• Students must score a minimum 50 per cent marks in their graduation degree.

• A cut off list is released by the college based on the students’ marks obtained in graduation.

• If the student is eligible for admission according to the cutoff list he or she can choose the desired field.

• Final admission takes place after document verification and payment of fees.

GNDEC Scholarship

GNDEC offers scholarships to students pursuing B.Tech. Scholarships are provided for students who have either been part of NCC (National Cadet Corps) in 10th or 12th standard or to the ones who lie below the poverty line.

• NCC Scholarship 

The students who have been a part of the National Cadet Corps in their school times are awarded 10 per cent scholarship on the tuition fees. To be eligible for this scholarship students must have a certificate or proof of being a part of NCC.

• BPL Scholarship

Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College assists students who are financially weak. The individuals who lie below the poverty line are offered a scholarship of 50 per cent on the tuition fee.

GNDEC Cutoff

The cut off for GNDEC is released every year for admission to the B.Tech programme. The cutoff is based on the marks obtained by the students in the JEE Mains exam. Several factors affect the cut off of GNDEC. The reasons for the 2020 Cutoff are listed below:

• The difficulty level of JEE Mains exam

• Total number of applicants

• Availability of seats

Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana Placement

GNDEC has a well put together placement cell which plans very well in advance how to go about the student’s placements. GNDEC’s  placement cell sends out emails or gets in touch with a prospective company in order to conduct placement drives every year. 

STAGE 1

In the first stage the placement cell contacts various recruiters through mail and sends them all the necessary documents such as placement brochure along with the invitation letter.

STAGE 2

Recruiters or companies interested in conducting the GNDEC placement drive accept the invitation and confirm their presence on the decided date of the drive.

STAGE 3

The students who wish to participate in the GNDEC’s placement drive have to register for the recruitment drive and submit the required documents that will be used during the recruitment process. 

STAGE 4

Companies and recruiters visit the college on the dates as decided in advance by the recruiters and the placement cell and deliver a pre-placement talk in order to make them aware of the basic policies followed by the company and all the doubts of the students are addressed after the formal session.

STAGE 5

Candidates are required to qualify the various selection tests, group discussion, technical interview and HR interview conducted by the recruiters in order to be eligible for the final selection. Different recruiters have different processes of selection.

STAGE 6

The students who are able to get through all the GDs, PI and tests are offered jobs.

According to Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College placement data for B.Tech released by the college, for the academic year 2019. The highest package received was Rs. 8 LPA whereas the average package was Rs. 4.2 LPA. The placement data comprising of candidates who were offered jobs, companies that visited the campus are given below: 

The details of the placement drive are mentioned-below:

• Total number of students placed: 390

• Companies that participated in the placement drive: 55

• Average Package-  Rs. 4,20,000 per annum

• Highest Package- Rs. 9,50,000 per annum

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Approximately how many faculty members are associated with GNDEC?

A. GNDEC consists of 156 faculty members.

Q. What is the total campus area of GNDEC?

A. GNDEC’s entire campus spreads in the area of 88 acres.

Q. When was GNDEC established?

A. GNDEC was established in 1956.

Q. Does GNDEC offer scholarships for students?

A. Yes, GNDEC offers scholarships to students who have been a part of NCC or are below the poverty line.

Q. Does GNDC have hostel facilities?

A. Yes the college has hostel facilities. It has separate hostels for both boys and girls.