Guru Nanak Dev University

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 last date to apply for GNDU BA admission varies yearly. In 2024, the last date to register for BA admission was June 20, 2024. The entrance exam was conducted on June 24, 2024. The admission process was concluded in the first week of July. To avoid missing the deadline, candidates are advised to apply soon after the declaration of Class 12 results of various boards. For more information, candidates must visit the university's official website.

BA admission dates at GNDU may vary yearly. The university has released the online application form for BA admissions 2025. In 2025, the university started accepting applications for BA admission on May 8, 2025. 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.

The cost of pursuing a BA at GNDU varies across the BA specialisations offered at the university and its affiliated institutes. It is inclusive of various components, such as tuition fees, security deposit, hostel fees, etc. The GNDU BA fees ranges between INR 14,980 and INR 3.15 lakh for various specialisations. Additionally, candidates must pay a one-time fee ranging from INR 1,300 to INR 2,000. It must be noted that the mentioned fee is sourced from the official website of the university/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

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.

To get admission to a Diploma programme at Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) in Amritsar for 2024, you can apply online and follow these steps:

• go to the GNDU website
• Click apply now
• Fill out the application form with the required details.
• Pay the application fee.
• Upload the required documents 
• Click submit
• Print out the application.

The application fee for general category is INR 1300 and INR 650 for SC/ST ( of Punjab) 

Admission to Diploma level courses at GNDU is based on merit, while admission to most other courses based on entrance test.

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.