Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar UG, PG, Doctorate, Certificate Courses 2025

Guru Nanak Dev University is accredited by NAAC with ‘A+’ grade and is UGC-approved. The state university is ranked 48 under the university category in the NIRF rankings 2023. It also give placement support to the students. As per the latest placements report, 164 students were placed. Some of the industry giants in the placement drive were Infosys, TCS Ninja, Accenture, and Capgemini. The highest and average package offered was INR 17.40 LPA and INR 6.17 LPA, respectively. Read more about GNDU MBA course here.

As per the latest report, 652 students were placed during the 2024 placements. Earlier, 875 students were placed in 2023 Looking at the past three years' statistics, year-on-year decline was recorded in the number of students placed. The Guru Nanak Dev University placement trends are depicted below for better clarity:

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 university admit candidates to B.Ed in accordance with the seat intake. Some of the seats are for reserved category candidates only. The table given below mentions the category-wise seat intake for B.Ed in Special Education:

There are nearly 41 GNDU-affiliated colleges that offer B.Ed programmes. Some of the such colleges are mentioned in the table given below:

Check complete list of colleges here.

Yes, the GNDU BSc fee includes a one-time fee payable at the time of admission. The amount of the aforementioned fee is INR 1300. Apart from this, the candidates must pay the BSc tuition fee at GNDU ranging between INR 26,700 & INR 4.2 lakh. The other components of the fee include hotel fees, security depost, mess fees, etc. Candidates must note that the mentioned amount of fees have been sourced from the official website of the university/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

GNDU offer a five-year integrated course (FYIP) in Computer Science under which BCA degree is awarded to candidates completing three-years of the course. The sanctioned seats for this course is 60. Moreover, the seat breakup for reserved categories is mentioned in the table below:

NOTE: The seat intake can be increased or decreased with the approval of competent authority.

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:

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.

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.

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, GNDU offers a BCom as a UG-level programme. The programme is offered in the full-time mode. The duration of the programme is three years. The university also offers BCom and BCom (Hons) courses through its affiliated colleges. Admission to the programme is based on the applicant's performance in the entrance exam conducted by the university. For more information, candidates are advised to visit the official website of the university or its affiliated colleges.

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.

Minimum percentage for GNDU admission in some popular courses are:

The university offer four-year BTech in various specialisations. Some of the GNDU BTech specialisations are mentioned in the table given below:

No, Guru Nanak Dev University's BPharma admissions are entrance-based. To shortlist prospective students for the programme, an entrance exam is conducted by the Head of the Department, 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 BPharma, provided they fulfil the preset eligibillity criteria.

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.

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.

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

Guru Nanak Dev University offers a wide range of scholarships to the students on a wide range of parameters such as merit, means, and reserved category and to students with disabilities. Some of these scholarships include:

• Post-Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities
• Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses
• CS Top Class Education Scheme for SC students
• Central Sector Scheme of scholarships for college and university students, and more