Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar is a public state university established in 1969 by the State Legislature Act No. 21 of 1969. The university has been accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an ‘A++’ grade. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has conferred the varsity with status of “University with Potential for Excellence” in the year 2012. It is also known as GNDU Amritsar. The campus of the university covers an area of 500 acres. The varsity has 43 teaching departments and two regional campuses. At present, 165 colleges are affiliated to GNDU Amritsar.
The university offers a total of 124 courses at diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate levels. For admission to courses offered by Guru Nanak Dev University candidates need to appear for the entrance examination conducted by the university. JEE Main and NATA scores are accepted for admission to B.Tech and B.Arch programmes. The varsity has signed MoUs with various overseas and domestic universities to provide exposure to the students. GNDU Amritsar students can avail scholarships available on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). The campus of Guru Nanak Dev University has modern and upgraded facilities & infrastructure for the convenience of students. The university sports teams participate in numerous state and national level competitions.
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The university is located in Grand Trunk Road, Off, NH1, Amritsar, Punjab. The nearest airport to the university is Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport. It is located 10.7 km away from the campus. Amritsar Junction Railway Station is 12.2 km away from the university premises. With a distance of 11.6 km, Hall Gate Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to the varsity.
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Puneet Sikand | Additional Dean, Academic Affairs and Associate Professor, Management |
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The 500 acres campus of the university has a large number of facilities for students. GNDU Amritsar facilities help students to spend hussle free time at the campus. For the accommodation of students, the varsity has 3 boys hostels and 4 girls hostels. The library of the varsity - Bhai Gurdas Library has an adequate number of reading materials for students. Guru Nanak Dev University facilities list also consists of a cafeteria, gym, auditorium, health centre, wifi, IT infrastructure, laboratories, parking space and a guest house. The varsity also has indoor and outdoor sports facilities for the students.
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The university offers a total of 124 courses. Guru Nanak Dev University courses are offered at diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The varsity offers law, engineering, pharmacy, management etc. streams programmes. GNDU Amritsar courses Diploma in French, B.Tech, B.P.T., B.Pharma, M.B.A., M.C.A., M.Tech. etc. The total fees, duration and eligibility criteria varies for each programme. THe varsity offers courses in full-time, part-time and online modes.
Degree Name | Eligibility Criteria |
12th standard from a recognised board and passed the certificate course in French from a recognised institution | |
At least 50% marks in 10+2 or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English as subjects from a recognised board (45% for SC/ST candidates) | |
Minimum 45% marks in 12th class from a recognised board (42% for OBC students and 40% for SC/ST students) | |
10+2 with 50% marks with Physics, Chemistry, Biology as subjects from a recognised board | |
Undergraduate degree in Physical Education with an aggregate score of 45% marks Or Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (sports certificate is a must) | |
10+2 examination with 50% Marks (45% for SC/ST) with English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM) and/or Biology (PCB/PCMB) as optional subjects from a recognised board | |
Bachelor/master degree in any discipline or equivalent examination with 50% marks in aggregate from a recognised university | |
B.B.A/B.Com/B.Sc.(Regular/Hons.) Economics or graduate in any stream with Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Sciences/Computer Applications/ IT/ Computer Maintenance/Quantitative Techniques as one of the elective subjects with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in aggregate OR Bachelor's degree in any stream with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in aggregate with Mathematics as an elective subject at +2 level | |
B.Com/B.Com (Hons)/B.B.A with at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST Candidates) from a recognised university | |
Bachelor’s degree in the respective discipline with minimum 50% marks from a recognised university | |
B.Tech/B.E in engineering discipline from a recognised university |
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Candidates can apply for admission to various diploma, UG and PG programmes. Guru Nanak Dev University admission to most of the UG and PG courses is done based on the entrance exam conducted by the university. The varsity accepts JEE Main and NATA scores for admission to B.Tech and B.Arch programmes respectively. GNDU Amritsar admission to M.Pharma and M.Arch/M.Tech. courses is also done based on candidates' scores in GPAT and GATE respectively. It must be noted that candidates need to meet the eligibility criteria of the desired programme in order to apply for admission to courses offered by the university.
Appear for JEE Main and obtain a valid score.
Fill the application form of the varsity.
Participate in the counselling conducted by the university.
Candidates are selected for admission.
The last step is documents and programme fees submission.
Sit for NATA and obtain a valid score.
Fill GNDU Amritsar application form.
Register and participate in the university counselling.
Next, candidates are shortlisted for admission.
Shortlisted candidates need to pay course fees and submit documents.
Meet the eligibility criteria and fill the application form.
For M.Tech and M.Arch admissions, GATE and GPAT scores are also accepted.
Appear for the entrance exam conducted by the university.
Then, participate in the university counselling.
Candidates selected for admission need to submit documents and pay programme fees.
The students of the varsity can apply for various scholarships. The university provides scholarships to students from economically backward sections. Meritorious students can also apply for GNDU Amritsar scholarships. Mahesh Dutt Bhalla and Jaswant Kaur Bhalla Scholarship, Prof. M.P.Satija Scholarship etc. are few of the Guru Nanak Dev University scholarships that students can apply for. The students of the university can also apply for various scholarships available at the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). The varsity has special scholarships for students who are pursuing B.Sc.(Hons. Sch.), M.Sc.(Hons. Sch.) and M.Sc.Human Genetics courses.
The university gives utmost importance to the placement of the students. The placement cell of the varsity is responsible for inviting companies to participate in Guru Nanak Dev University placement drive. The placement cell maintains relationships with corporates and invites both national and international companies to the placements. GNDU Amritsar placement cell also trains students and makes sure they are ready to face the challenges of corporate life. Seminars, industrial visits, workshops etc. are conducted at regular intervals to help students to enhance their skills. Along with placements, internships are also provided to the students of the varsity.
Particulars | Statistics |
Number of students placed | 755 |
Number of companies participated | 67 |
Overall average package | Rs. 4,81,000 |
Highest package offered | Rs. 18,00,000 |
TCS | Capgemini | KPMG |
Amazon | BYJU’S | Wipro |
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Parameter | Parameter Description |
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Established | 1969 |
Exam | JEE Main |
Courses | 60 Degrees and 1649 Courses |
Accreditations | NAAC |
Approvals | UGC |
Gender | Co-ed |
Student count | 11078 |
Faculty count | 260 |
Campus size | 500 acres |
Gender percentage | Male 69% and Female 31% |
Student Diversification (Outside State) | UG - 4 Year - 3% UG - 3 Year - 5% PG - 1 Year - 18% PG - 2 Year - 9% |
Overall Yearly Trend Graph
Overall Yearly Trend Graph
The university has a placement cell that is responsible for conducting GNDU Amritsar placements. The placement cell ensures students are offered maximum placement opportunities and are well prepared for a highly networked and competitive world. It acts as a bridge between corporates and students. Guru Nanak Dev University placement cell conducts industrial visits, seminars, workshops etc. and helps students in developing their managerial and administrative skills. The students of the university are also offered a large number of internship opportunities. Some of the companies that participate in GNDU Amritsar placements are Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, Swiggy, ICICI Bank etc. The GNDU Amritsar placement report for the year 2021 shows that a total of 67 companies participated in the placement drive and 755 students were placed. The highest package offered was Rs. 18,00,000 per annum.
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Particulars | Statistics |
Number of students placed | 755 |
Number of companies participated | 67 |
Overall average package | Rs. 4,81,000 |
Average package for IT | Rs. 5,00,000 |
Highest package offered | Rs. 18,00,000 |
Course Name | Number of Students Placed |
B.Tech Computer Science Engineering | 290 |
M.B.A. | 112 |
B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering | 84 |
M.Sc. Chemistry | 31 |
M.Sc. Applied Chemistry | 16 |
M.C.A. | 13 |
B.Tech Civil Engineering | 12 |
M.Sc. Microbiology | 11 |
M.C.A. FYIC | 10 |
TCS | Capgemini | KPMG |
Amazon | BYJU’S | Wipro |
Swiggy | ITC | Berger |
India Mart | ICICI Bank | SAP |
Particulars | Statistics |
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Total Placed Students | 57 |
Median Salary | 4.00 L |
The university offers admission to diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Guru Nanak Dev University admissions are offered to B.Tech, B.Arch, B.A. (Hons), M.B.A., M.Tech., M.Pharma, M.Arch etc. The university conducts entrance exams for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by it. However, GNDU Amritsar admission to B.Tech and B.Arch programmes is done based on candidates' scores in JEE Main and NATA respectively. As per the GNDU Amritsar admission process, candidates can appear for the GPAT/university entrance exam and GATE/university entrance exam for admission to M.Pharma and M.Arch/M.Tech. courses. Guru Nanak Dev University application form can be filled by visiting the official website.
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At the undergraduate level, the university offers a total of 35 programmes. Guru Nanak Dev University offers UG courses in engineering, architecture, law, arts and various other streams. Candidates must have passed 12th standard or its equivalent from a recognised board to be eligible for admission to undergraduate courses.
Degree Name | Total Seats | Eligibility Criteria |
20 - 240 | At least 50% marks in 10+2 or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English as subjects from a recognised board (45% for SC/ST candidates) | |
120 | Minimum 45% marks in 12th class from a recognised board (42% for OBC students and 40% for SC/ST students) | |
60 | 10+2 with 50% marks with Physics, Chemistry, Biology as subjects from a recognised board | |
100 | Undergraduate degree in Physical Education with an aggregate score of 45% marks Or Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (sports certificate is a must) | |
60 | 10+2 examination with 50% Marks (45% for SC/ST) with English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (P.C.M) and/or Biology (P.C.B /P.C.M.B.) as optional subjects from a recognised board |
Candidates need to appear for JEE Main and qualify.
Next, fill the GNDU Amritsar application form.
Participate in counselling conducted by the university.
Candidates are selected for admission.
The final step is documents and programme fees submission by candidates.
Meet the eligibility criteria and register for NATA.
Qualify NATA and apply for GNDU Amritsar admission.
Participate in the university counselling.
Candidates are shortlisted for admission.
Shortlisted candidates need to deposit fees and documents to confirm admission.
Candidates need to meet the eligibility criteria.
Then, fill the Guru Nanak Dev University application form.
Candidates are required to participate in the university counselling for admission.
The university then selects candidates for admission.
Selected candidates need to submit documents and pay course fees.
The varsity provides admission to 81 postgraduate courses. A few of the PG courses offered by GNDU Amritsar are M.B.A., M.Tech., M.Arch, M.Sc. etc. Candidates need to pass a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university to be eligible for admission to postgraduate courses.
Degree Name | Total Seats | Eligibility Criteria |
30 - 120 | Bachelor/master degree in any discipline or equivalent examination with 50% marks in aggregate from a recognised university | |
60 | B.B.A/B.Com/B.Sc.(Regular/Hons.) Economics or graduate in any stream with Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Sciences/Computer Applications/ IT/ Computer Maintenance/Quantitative Techniques as one of the elective subjects with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in aggregate OR Bachelor's degree in any stream with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in aggregate with Mathematics as an elective subject at +2 level | |
60 | B.Com/B.Com (Hons)/B.B.A with at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST Candidates) from a recognised university | |
10 - 60 | Bachelor’s degree in the respective discipline with minimum 50% marks from a recognised university | |
10 - 30 | B.Tech/B.E in engineering discipline from a recognised university |
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria need to fill the application form of the university.
Appear for the entrance examination conducted by the varsity.
GPAT and GATE scores are accepted for M.Pharma and M.Tech./M.Arch admission respectively.
For admission to Physical Education courses, candidates need to appear for a sports fitness test.
Next, candidates need to participate in the varsity counselling.
The university selects candidates for admission to PG courses.
Complete GNDU Amritsar admission process for PG programmes by submitting the required documents and paying programme fees.
The university offers various scholarships to meritorious, disabled/blind and economically weak students. In order to avail Guru Nanak Dev University scholarships, students must meet the eligibility criteria determined by the varsity. GNDU Amritsar scholarships are Mahesh Dutt Bhalla and Jaswant Kaur Bhalla Scholarship, Prof. M.P.Satija Scholarship, Balram Kaur Scholarship etc. The university is also registered at the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). Students can visit the NSP to avail numerous state and national level scholarships. A few of the GNDU Amritsar scholarships (state and national level) are ISHAN UDAY - Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region, Pre-matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities etc. The university offers special scholarships to students admitted in B.Sc.(Hons. Sch.), M.Sc.(Hons. Sch.) and M.Sc.Human Genetics programmes.
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Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Scholarship Amount |
ISHAN UDAY - Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region | Students parental income should not exceed Rs. 4,50,000 per annum | Rs. 5,400 for a general degree course and Rs. 7,800 for technical/medical/professional/paramedical courses |
PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child | Girl students enrolled in PG course and aged 30 or less | Rs. 36,200 p.a for a period of two years |
PG Scholarship Scheme for SC ST Students for Pursuing Professional Courses | Students who are pursuing professional courses. Note: M.A., M.Sc., M.Com., MSW and Mass Communication and Journalism degree are accepted as “Non-professional courses.” | Rs. 7800 for M.E/M.Tech students and Rs. 4500 for other courses |
Pre-matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities | Students' parental income should not exceed Rs. 2,50,000. Students with disabilities with 40% and above | Day scholars- Rs. 500 per month Hostellers- Rs. 800 per month |
Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria |
Prof. Jaginder Singh Ramdev Annual Scholarship | Two top ranking students of B.Lib.I.Sc. who take admission in M.Lib.I.Sc. programme |
Balram Kaur Scholarship | girl student of Department of Library Science and information who belong to Chicha and Bhakna villages Or girl student hailing from rural area of Amritsar district or a girl student on merit hailing from any rural area of Punjab. |
The university offers admission to diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Guru Nanak Dev University admissions are offered to B.Tech, B.Arch, B.A. (Hons), M.B.A., M.Tech., M.Pharma, M.Arch etc. The university conducts entrance exams for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by it. However, GNDU Amritsar admission to B.Tech and B.Arch programmes is done based on candidates' scores in JEE Main and NATA respectively. As per the GNDU Amritsar admission process, candidates can appear for the GPAT/university entrance exam and GATE/university entrance exam for admission to M.Pharma and M.Arch/M.Tech. courses. Guru Nanak Dev University application form can be filled by visiting the official website.
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At the undergraduate level, the university offers a total of 35 programmes. Guru Nanak Dev University offers UG courses in engineering, architecture, law, arts and various other streams. Candidates must have passed 12th standard or its equivalent from a recognised board to be eligible for admission to undergraduate courses.
Degree Name | Total Seats | Eligibility Criteria |
20 - 240 | At least 50% marks in 10+2 or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English as subjects from a recognised board (45% for SC/ST candidates) | |
120 | Minimum 45% marks in 12th class from a recognised board (42% for OBC students and 40% for SC/ST students) | |
60 | 10+2 with 50% marks with Physics, Chemistry, Biology as subjects from a recognised board | |
100 | Undergraduate degree in Physical Education with an aggregate score of 45% marks Or Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (sports certificate is a must) | |
60 | 10+2 examination with 50% Marks (45% for SC/ST) with English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (P.C.M) and/or Biology (P.C.B /P.C.M.B.) as optional subjects from a recognised board |
Candidates need to appear for JEE Main and qualify.
Next, fill the GNDU Amritsar application form.
Participate in counselling conducted by the university.
Candidates are selected for admission.
The final step is documents and programme fees submission by candidates.
Meet the eligibility criteria and register for NATA.
Qualify NATA and apply for GNDU Amritsar admission.
Participate in the university counselling.
Candidates are shortlisted for admission.
Shortlisted candidates need to deposit fees and documents to confirm admission.
Candidates need to meet the eligibility criteria.
Then, fill the Guru Nanak Dev University application form.
Candidates are required to participate in the university counselling for admission.
The university then selects candidates for admission.
Selected candidates need to submit documents and pay course fees.
The varsity provides admission to 81 postgraduate courses. A few of the PG courses offered by GNDU Amritsar are M.B.A., M.Tech., M.Arch, M.Sc. etc. Candidates need to pass a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university to be eligible for admission to postgraduate courses.
Degree Name | Total Seats | Eligibility Criteria |
30 - 120 | Bachelor/master degree in any discipline or equivalent examination with 50% marks in aggregate from a recognised university | |
60 | B.B.A/B.Com/B.Sc.(Regular/Hons.) Economics or graduate in any stream with Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Sciences/Computer Applications/ IT/ Computer Maintenance/Quantitative Techniques as one of the elective subjects with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in aggregate OR Bachelor's degree in any stream with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in aggregate with Mathematics as an elective subject at +2 level | |
60 | B.Com/B.Com (Hons)/B.B.A with at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST Candidates) from a recognised university | |
10 - 60 | Bachelor’s degree in the respective discipline with minimum 50% marks from a recognised university | |
10 - 30 | B.Tech/B.E in engineering discipline from a recognised university |
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria need to fill the application form of the university.
Appear for the entrance examination conducted by the varsity.
GPAT and GATE scores are accepted for M.Pharma and M.Tech./M.Arch admission respectively.
For admission to Physical Education courses, candidates need to appear for a sports fitness test.
Next, candidates need to participate in the varsity counselling.
The university selects candidates for admission to PG courses.
Complete GNDU Amritsar admission process for PG programmes by submitting the required documents and paying programme fees.
The university has a variety of facilities for the students. The infrastructure of the varsity is modern and upgraded. GNDU Amritsar facilities provide a comfortable environment to students and faculty members. The varsity has a library, boys' hostels, girls' hostels, gym, sports facilities etc. Guru Nanak Dev University campus has a modern auditorium. The cafeteria of the university serves delicious food to the students. The campus also has a medical centre that provides basic medical care to students and faculty members. Guru Nanak Dev University facilities list also includes wifi, IT infrastructure, laboratories, parking space and a guest house.
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University has best infrastructure with many facilities like departmental stores inside campus and many canteens.hostels are very nice having wifi connectivity in hostel with hygienic food in mess. Classroom are also nice.
THE COLLAGE IS LOCATED in very good position in Amritsar The building of collages are regularly furnished and taken care of however The hostel building of collages are not in good position the building are very poor they only paint it and not repair
Khalsa college under this university , beautiful hygienic and well maintained. Departments are divided and located at places and easy to find and every department has their own canteens and library is easily available to each of the department.
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