Guru Nanak Dev University: Courses, Admission 2025, Cutoff, Fees, Placements, Ranking

This state university is ranked 48 under the university category in the NIRF rankings 2023. It also provide placement support to the students.  The highest package and average package stood at INR 17.40 LPA and INR 6.20 LPA, respectively. The list of recruiters that participated in GNDU placements 2023 included renowned companies such as TCS, ITC Limited, Wipro, ICICI Bank, and many others.

Yes, Guru Nanak Dev University offers a two-year full-time B.Ed course. The programme is offered through the university Department of Education. Admission to the course is offered based on merit in the entrance examination conducted by the university. Moreover, to be eligible for admission to this course, a candidate must hold either a bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate or Master’s degree in Sciences/Social Sciences/Humanities, Bachelors in Engineering or Technology with specialisation in Science and Mathematics with at least 55% aggregate.

Yes, Guru Nanak Dev University's BCom admissions are entrance-based. Admission to all the courses offered at the university is based on a departmental-level entrance exam conducted by  the Head of the (respective) Department offering the programme. GNDU. To appear for this exam, candidates must fill out an application form on the official website of the university. Based on the performance in this exam, a merit list is prepared. The applicants who manage to get shortlisted are allotted seats, provided they present the require documents supporting their eligibillity.

For admission to a BTech course in GNDU, aspirant should be a Class 12 pass with at least 50% aggregate from a board recognised or established by the Central/State government through legislation with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. The minimum required aggregate for SC candidates is 45%. Moreover, the candidates must hold the relevant documents as well for verification purposes during form filling and admission confirmation.

Yes, BPharma graduates of GNDU are eligible for various jobs in the central and state government organisations. They can seek jobs in reputed companies such as the ICMR, the Central Standard Control Organisation, and more. Some popular government job profiles for BPharma graduates of the university are listed below:

• TSPSC Drug Inspector
• Railway (RRB) Pharmacist
• MPSC Pharmacist
• ESIC Pharmacist
• OPSC Drug Inspector
• SBI Pharmacist

Vist 'Career after BPharma' to learn more.

The highest package offered to the 2024 passing-out batch was INR 18.43 LPA. Earlier, the highest package offered in 2023 was INR 19.57 LPA. Looking at the past three years' statistics, declining trend was recorded in the Guru Nanak Dev University the highest package, which is depicted below:

Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) has over 30,000 seats for various BA courses. The mentioned number includes the BA seats available at the GNDU-affiliated colleges offering BA courses. These seats are allocated through a merit list prepared based on the applicants' performance in the entrance exam conducted by the HOD. The university also reserves some seats for candidates belonging to SC, Backward Class, PwD, etc. The mentioned seat information is sourced from the official website of the university/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative. 

The alumni of GNDU are working with top companies such as TCS, Accenture, Deloitte and many more. According to unofficial sources, the majority of alumni are placed in Engineering sector with a 23% share. To know the sector-wise alumni placements, check out the pie chart below:

Candidates seeking BA admission at GNDU can apply online through the university'official website. The steps included in the GNDU BA application process are as follows:

Step 1: Visit the official website of GNDU

Step 2: Click on the 'Admission' tab.

Step 3: Register for admission and generate a student ID & password.

Step 4: Use the generated credentials to log in

Step 5: Fill out the application form for BA and upload the required documents.

Step 6: Pay the application fee and submit the application form.

The application fee is INR 1,500 for General category candidates and INR 750 for candidates belonging to the SC category and have a Punjab Domicile. 

Some of the departments working under GNDU include:

• Agriculture
• Psychology
• Human Genetics
• Architecture
• Punjabi (School of Punjabi Studies)
• Law, Biotechnology, Physiotherapy
• Library and Information Science
• Botanical and Environmental Sciences
• Sanskrit, Pali and Prakrit
• Mass Communication and Chemistry among others.

GNDU has not started the admission for BSc yet. The admission notification will be released on the university's official website. Students who wish to get admission must meet the admission criteria. GNDU BSc admission registration starts tentatively in May.

Guru Nanak Dev University conducts GMET for admission to Management courses offered at its Main and regional campuses. The university usually opens registration for GMET in May and closes by second week of July. The exam is usually conducted in July every year in online mode for 150 minutes.

Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) has received an average rating of 3.3 stars, out of 5, for BSc placements. The placement package and other statistics vary across the GNDU-affiliated colleges offering the course. Based on the GNDU reviews available on Shiksha.com, the following information has been collated regarding BSc placements at Guru Nanak Dev University:

• The salary package at various colleges and institutes ranges between INR 2 LPA to INR 20 LPA for various specialisations
• The average salary package is around INR 4.5 LPA
• The placement rate ranged from 20% to 65%
• Top recruiting companies inlcuded Orbit Biotechnology, Wipro, TCS, Nestlé, etc.

The registration process for BA admissions 2025 was closed in May. Before applying for admission, candidates had to ensure that they fulfilled the course-specific eligibility criteria.

Yes, Bachelor of Arts or BA is available at GNDU. The university offers BA and BA (Hons) courses at the university campus and through its affiliated institutes. Some BA courses offered at the university include BA in Social Sciences, BA in Journalism & Mass Communication, BA (Programme), etc. The duration of these courses is three or four years depending on the choice of specialisation.

Guru Nanak Dev University has to released the placement data for BCom. However, the following placement insights are available in GNDU reviews provided by BCom students of the university and its affiliated colleges:

BCom graduates of Guru Nank Dev University (GNDU) who aspire to build a career in the governemnt sector may have to appear for the competitve exams conducted by the recruiting organisations. These exams lead to various government jobs. Some popluar governemnts job profiles for BCom graduates of the university are tabulated below:

Note: The average salary has been taken from Ambitionbox.com.

After graduating from GNDU, there is a plethora of career opportuinities for BCom degree holders. The career paths of graduates depend on their preferences and interests. Those who wants to enter the corporate sector can apply for jobs in the wide fields of accounting, finance, taxation, economics, etc. BCom graduates can also build a career in the field of education, as educators and teachers. They can also pursue professional courses like CA, CS or MBA. Going for an MCom is also a common choice among BCom graduates.