GNDU Admission Dates 2027

GNDU has stated that the next admission round for the 2027 intake will begin from January 2027.

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GNDU Courses and Fees

GNDU runs 224 programmes in Engineering, Management, Law, Sciences, Commerce, Humanities, Architecture, and Health Sciences. Major courses and their full-course fees are listed below.

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B.Tech specialisations are offered through departments such as Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Civil Engineering. The MBA course at GNDU's University Business School accepts applicants with CAT, MAT, or XAT scores.

GNDU Admission Process

GNDU uses different selection methods for different courses. Some programmes use national-level entrance scores, some use Punjab state counselling, and some admit students on merit in the qualifying exam.

B.Tech Admission

For B.Tech admission, students need a valid JEE Main score and must join Punjab state B.Tech counselling for seat allotment. The basic requirement is 45% marks in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. For SC and ST candidates, the required marks are 40%. Seat allotment depends on JEE Main rank and category reservation rules followed by the Punjab government.

MBA Admission

MBA admission at the University Business School needs a graduation degree with at least 50% marks. GNDU accepts CAT, MAT, and XAT scores. Shortlisted applicants appear for Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds. The final merit list is based on entrance exam score, GD-PI performance, and academic record.

M.Tech Admission

M.Tech admission is based on GATE scores. Applicants must have a B.Tech or equivalent degree with 50% marks in the relevant engineering branch. GNDU prepares the merit list using the GATE score. For some seats, preference is given to GATE-qualified students who have a valid stipend fellowship from CSIR/UGC/AICTE.

LLB, B.Sc, BA, B.Com, and MCA

LLB (3-year) admission is merit-based and needs a graduation degree with 45% marks. B.Sc, BA, and B.Com admissions at the UG level are based on Class 12 marks. MCA applicants must have a BCA or B.Sc degree with Mathematics. Reservation in UG and PG courses follows Punjab government rules for SC, ST, BC, and EWS categories.

Course-wise admission tests and selection routes at GNDU are given below.

GNDU Placements

GNDU placed 701 students through 63 companies in the 2020-21 placement cycle. Amazon offered the highest package of INR 13.50 LPA. The average package was INR 6.37 LPA, and the lowest package was INR 3 LPA. B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering recorded 275 offers, MBA had 95 offers, and B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering had 69 offers. Engineering, Business Development, and Information Technology were the top recruiting sectors.

For B.Tech students, IT and engineering companies formed the main recruiter group. For MBA students, BFSI and consulting firms were important recruiters. In the 2020-21 season, Amazon, Capgemini, and TCS made the largest share of B.Tech offers.

GNDU Rankings

GNDU appears in major university ranking lists in India. The latest available ranking details are given below.

GNDU has NAAC grade A++ with a CGPA of 3.85 out of 4.0. It also has UGC Category-I status and the "University with Potential for Excellence" recognition from UGC, which is given to selected public universities in India for strong academics and research.

GNDU Scholarships

GNDU students can apply for scholarship aid through national and state-level schemes. The Punjab government Post-Matric Scholarship helps SC, ST, and BC students through fee reimbursement. DST-INSPIRE supports meritorious science students in B.Sc and B.Tech fields. PhD scholars in sciences, humanities, and management can apply for UGC National Fellowships such as Junior Research Fellowship and Senior Research Fellowship. GNDU also gives merit scholarships to Class 12 rank holders who join UG courses. Students from minority communities can apply for central government pre-matric and post-matric scholarships run through the Ministry of Minority Affairs.

GNDU Campus and Infrastructure

GNDU's main campus covers 500 acres in Amritsar. It is among the larger university campuses in Punjab. The university also has a regional campus at Jalandhar for the Doaba region of Punjab. The main campus has 35 teaching and research departments, with laboratory and seminar facilities attached to them. Its central library offers both print and digital resources for students and researchers.

The campus has separate hostels for men and women, and each hostel has mess facilities managed by the university. Students and staff can use the university health centre for medical help. Sports facilities support inter-university and national-level events. GNDU has won the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy for overall sports performance 23 times, which is the highest count for any Indian university in the history of the award.

GNDU's research profile includes an institutional H-index of 144. Its publications cover engineering, sciences, and social sciences. University researchers have worked in areas ranging from material science to linguistics and have received grants from DST, ICSSR, UGC, and other bodies.

GNDU vs Panjab University vs Lovely Professional University

GNDU, Panjab University, and Lovely Professional University are often considered by students from Punjab and North India. They differ in ownership type, fee range, location, and academic model.

GNDU and Panjab University are publicly funded institutions, and both have NAAC A++ grade. GNDU is based in Amritsar and serves the Majha region of Punjab, while Panjab University in Chandigarh attracts students from the tricity and other areas. LPU follows the private university model, has a larger campus and wider course range, and sees higher recruiter presence, but its fees are much higher for most programmes.