Integrated M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication 

at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Yes, SC/ST candidates pursuing a BA at GNDU are eligible to apply for various scholarships. These scholarships are provided by different ministries and departments. The following table presents some scholarships that SC/ST students of GNDU can apply for:

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.

After completing a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar, graduates have a wide range of postgraduate courses to choose from. They can pick a course depending on their interests and career goals. Further, the specialisation in which they have pursued a BA may also affect their choice. In general, BA graduates opt of an MA in their preferred specialisation. Other courses that they can pursue after a BA at the university include an MEd and an MBA.

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, for some course, GNDU takes admission without entrance exam. The admission to those courses is allotted based on the merit secured in the qualifying exam.  

Admission to following GNDU courses is based on merit in the qualifying exam:

A total of 79 companies offered job opportunities to the students passing out in 2024. The highest package stood at INR 18.43 LPA and the average package offered was INR 6.40 LPA. Check the complete insights of Guru Nanak Dev University placements 2024 from the table below:

GNDU offers admission as per notification issued by Punjab Government. The University offers admission to its UG and PG courses on the basis of both merit and entrance-based. Admission to most of the courses is based on candidates performance in the Hence, the university does not offer direct admission. Aspirants can further reach out to the university admission office to get more details related to direct admission.

Candidates seeking admission to GNDU UG Diploma programme must meet the eligibility criteria. Hence, the applicant should be a Class 12 or equivalent pass from a recognised board. The university admits candidates based on their performance in the last qualifying examination. Applications are accepted by the university via online mode. This course is included under the four-year BSc course and candidates exiting the course after two-year are awarded with UG Diploma.

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: