Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar: Courses, Admission 2026, 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, the university offer MBA programmes through the University Business School and the University School of Financial Studies. The course is available in multiple specialisations, including Financial Management, Marketing Management, Finance, and Human Resource Management. An integrated MBA course is offered by GNDU. Admission to the courses is further based on the aspirants score in the entrance test conducted by the university. For complete details about the course, including fee, seat intake, selection procedure, click here.

GNDU provides placement support to the students. Many top companies recruit its graduates. The university has not released a course-wise placements report as of now. However, the key highlights of GNDU placements 2023 as per a consolidated report are mentioned below:

Read more: GNDU Placements 2023

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.

The list of prominent companies that selected the students during Guru Nanak Dev University placements is presented below:

The seat intake varies from one specialisation to another. Moreover, it also vary from one campus to another. Find below the seat intake for some of the GNDU Amritsar BTech specialisations on the main campus:

NOTE: The seats can be increased or decreased at the time of admission with the approval of the competent authority.

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.

The total tuition fee for UG Diploma programmes offered at GNDU main and other campuses ranges between INR 3,620 - INR 47,660. The total course fee will include more fee components such as the security deposit, enrolment fee, etc. This fee is as per an unofficial source. Hence, the actual fee may vary. Candidates are advised to reach out to the GNDU admission office for complete information on the fee structure.

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. 

Yes, Guru Nanak Dev University is good for placements. The university also has a placement cell that has given good job offers to students. As per the recent data, the university has the placement rate of 84.89%. Students from various courses have got good job opportunities.

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.

No, as per the available information, there is no provision for direct admission to BA at Guru Nanak Dev University. BA admissions at the university are entrance-based. The entrance exam is conducted by the Head of the Department offering BA courses at 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. Only the applicants whose names are included in the merit list can get an admission at GNDU for BA, provided they fulfil the preset eligibillity criteria.

Guru Nanak Dev University offers BSc courses in multiple specialisations. To be eligible for pursuing these courses, an applicant must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board with at least 40% aggregate in relevant subjects. For some specialiations, the minimum aggregate required in Class 12 is 45%. The eligibility criteria for GNDU BSc (Hons) courses are different. Candidates pursuing a BSc (Pass) may be offered a BSc (Hons) in any one of the three elective subjects taken up by them, provided they have obtained at least 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in the subject concerned in the semester I and semester II examinations of the BSc (Pass) course.

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.

BA admission dates at GNDU vary yearly. The university has released the online application form for BA admissions 2025. In 2025, the university accepted applications for BA admission in May. Based on the previous year trends, the online application process continued till June. Hence, candidates can currently visit the university's official website to apply.