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Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar Rankings
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GNDU is a well-known institute recognised across categories by a number of ranking bodies. Last year, the university maintained a strong standing in the #329 in QS World University Rankings 'Asia' category rankings, cementing its rank with the top-most institutes in the country.

Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar Ranking

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Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar Ranking Highlights
NIRF Ranking 2026
India Today Ranking 2026
The Week Ranking 2026
QS World University Rankings Ranking 2026
Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar Student Reviews

Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar
Ranking Highlights

GNDU is one of India’s top institutes. It is ranked #12 by the India Today 2025 under the University (Government) category. It ranked #77 in the QS World Rankings 2026, internationally. institute is well-known for its well-structured academic curriculum, excellent faculty, and well-laid infrastructure. The GNDU rankings have been explained in the article below:

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Q: Should I join B.Com at GNDU or make a drop?

Guru Nanak Dev University BCom programme is quite popular among all the courses offered by the university. The curriculum is at par with the nationwide standards. The fee is affordable and gives good returns on investment in terms of average package received by BCom graduates here. Now, decice whether you want to study BCom at GNDU or rather bear a drop year for a better option that is not confirmed yet.

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Q: How is MBA in Financial Analytics curriculum with NSE Academy at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar?

MBA in Financial Analytics in collaboration with NSE Academy allows GNDU students to receive NSE certifications with their passing degree. These students also get access to NSE Trading Simulation Labs which allow them to prepare better for jobs after their graduation.

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Q: Which university is more economical for BSc among Guru Nanak Dev University and Panjab University, Chandigarh?

GNDU and Punjab University BSc affordability in terms of tuition fee:

GNDU BSc fee is between INR 26,700 - INR 4.2 lakh
PUCHD BSc fee is somewhere between INR 15,000 - INR 2.9 lakh

Please note that the exact cost will vary. This information is taken from official sources and are subject to change.

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Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar
NIRF Ranking 2026

GNDU is consistently recognized as one of the top institutes across all major categories by NIRF 2023. It has been noticed that in the 'Overall' category the institute's ranks have shown a fluctuating trend when evaluated against the ranking of the prior year. In 2023, GNDU fell 7 ranks to #87 rank in the 'Overall' category by the NIRF ranking.

It has been seen that in the 'University' category, the institute's ranking has fluctuation when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2023, GNDU

It has been seen that in the 'University' category, the institute's ranking has fluctuation when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2023, GNDU fell 4 ranks to #48 rank in the 'University' category by the NIRF ranking. In the 'University' category, GNDU ranked in the top 50 in the country for the second consecutive year in 2023. Students can refer to the table below for the GNDU NIRF rankings:

Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar Ranking
NIRF Ranking Comparison

Based on NIRF ranking 2023, GNDU got #87 rank in the 'Overall' category. It stands at par with the leading universities such as Gujarat University, and AIIMS Rishikesh for NIRF rankings under the 'Overall' category, it is also compared with NMIMS Mumbai and Graphic Era University. Check out the year-by-year comparison of GNDU with other top institutes:

GNDU vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2023
College Name	Overall 2023
GNDU (Guru Nanak Dev University)	87
Gujarat University	85
AIIMS Rishikesh	86
NMIMS Mumbai	88
Graphic Era University	89

Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar
India Today Ranking 2026

GNDU has been recognised for its excellence in various fields by India Today 2025, outperforming other institutes in parameters such as Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity & Research, as well as fostering an exceptional learning environment. In the 'University (Government)' category, the institute's ranks have descended when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2025, GNDU fell 1 rank to #12 rank in the 'University (Government)' category by the India Today ranking.

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Explore the GNDU latest rankings by other ranking bodies and their categories below:

Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar Ranking
India Today Ranking Comparison

GNDU secured #12 rank in the 'University (Government)' category of India Today 2025 rankings. Its status is comparable to top institutions such as Annamalai University Chidambaram and Allahabad University. Check out how GNDU compares to other top-ranked universities year by year.

GNDU vs Other Institutes: India Today Ranking 2025
College Name	University (Government) 2025
GNDU	12
Acharya Nagarjuna University	10
Lucknow University	11
Annamalai University Chidambaram	13
Allahabad University	14

Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar
The Week Ranking 2026

According to The Week's ranking, GNDU has performed better than several other institutions and has been ranked at a decent position under the 'University' category. Talking about the other parameters, namely Academic and Research Achievements, Faculty Quality Weightage, and Employment Opportunities, the institute has got good scores among other universities. Examine the table for the GNDU rankings 2023:

Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar Ranking
The Week Ranking Comparison

In the latest The Week 2023 ranking, GNDU has achieved rank #16, while the Madras University has been ranked at #14. Refer to the table below for The Week's ranking of India's Top Government Universities.

GNDU vs Other Institutes: The Week Ranking 2023
College Name	University 2023
GNDU (Guru Nanak Dev University)	16
Madras University	14
Acharya Nagarjuna University	15
MG University, Kerala	17
Alagappa University	18

Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar
QS World University Rankings Ranking 2026

GNDU has received strong ranks by the QS World University Rankings under the 'Asia' category. Provided parameters including, Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity and Research, the institute is ranked in a good position as compared to other institutes by the QS World University Rankings 2026. In the 'Asia' category, the institute's ranks have descended when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2026, GNDU fell 43 ranks to #329 rank in the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Ra

One can observe that within the category of 'Southern Asia', the institute's ranking has fallen when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2026, GNDU fell 9 ranks to #77 rank in the 'Southern Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has slipped in the rankings.

Find below the latest rankings and category breakdowns from several ranking bodies.

Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar Ranking
QS World University Rankings Ranking Comparison

According to the QS World University Rankings 2026, GNDU received #329 rank in the 'Asia' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as SOA University, and Shiv Nadar University for QS World University Rankings under the 'Asia' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of Tezpur University with other top institutes:

GNDU vs Other Institutes: QS World University Rankings 2026
College Name	Asia 2026
GNDU	329
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham	307
Chitkara University	325
SOA University	332
Shiv Nadar University	336

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Many companies visited our university to hire students, and some of them are Nagarro, Software AG, TCS, Infogain, Chickmick, TT Consultants, etc.

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No company has ever visited in the college for placements instead they organised placement events in other colleges, So this was the main problem in college.

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B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering - Batch of 2029

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Placements are low for ECE, mechanical, and civil. Only CSE has good opportunities.

Placements: Overall, the number of students placed in 2026 in B.Tech ECE is only 10. Whereas the total number of students on the Amritsar campus, Gurdaspur campus, and Jalandhar campus is 600, but only 10 students got placed. Among these 10 students, most are girls, and a few are boys. Overall placement is good for only computer science students.

Infrastructure: The hostel is not good, and the electronics department is very far outside the university campus. Students face many issues because the hostel is not near the electronic building, and the university bus service is very bad. Even though the building is on the university campus.

Faculty: Teachers are very helpful. They guide for your career, and teach very well. The first semester is easy, but when you go to your 2nd year, you start your core-related subjects, and these subjects are tough, especially for electronic, mechanical, and civil students.

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Integrated M.A. Social Sciences (Development Studies) - Batch of 2028

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Review of Guru Nanak Dev University.

Placements: Not placed on course but through the education got into an administrative post, which is actually quite a good number. We have a mandatory internship thing in like just 2 years. This is given by the department, but you do have a choice too. Overall, it's mid honestly.

Infrastructure: Okay, so the infrastructure is good but can be maintained better. The library is amazing, as is the overall building and the aesthetics of the university. If taken care of a lot more, it'll be way better. The food at the mess is okay, but they do have a lot of canteens, so that makes up for it, I guess. Medical facilities are all free and helpful, so that's cool. The grounds, obviously, GNDU has a lot of grounds and courts.

Faculty: I don't know about other departments, but in my department, the majority of the teachers are actually quite intelligent and helpful too. If you are someone good in academics, their experience will be quite good. The exam difficulty is subjective, though it depends on you, the semester, and your specialization as well!

Other: Now, campus life is also subjective. If you are talented and open, there are a lot of things all year around. We've got platforms for inter and intra-university competition, then nationals and youth as well! The crowd, though, depends on the people you surround yourself with.

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B.Sc. in Computer Science - Batch of 2026

Offered by Guru Nanak Dev University College, Verka, GNDU

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I am dissatisfied with the infrastructure, teaching, and facilities.

Placements: There are no placements in our college. I don't want to get a placement from my college. Students do not get any job opportunities on my college campus. No such good companies visit the college for placements. They only offer jobs related to the sales and marketing of a SIM card.

Infrastructure: There are no sports, games, or medical facilities. We have good infrastructure in our college. There is no good facility for drinking water in the college. There are no good computer labs for students, and all computers are in use. There are many books that I cannot issue from my college library. The librarian is not present in the library often.

Faculty: Teachers are good, but not all. It does not make students industry-ready. Semester exams are very difficult.

Other: I want to change my college infrastructure and staff members.

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Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) - Batch of 2028

Offered by Saroop Rani Government College For Women

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The best college of Amritsar for women. It provides all the facilities for women to grow.

Placements: Companies like Tech Add, AOSC Technologies, and Code Optimal are members of the internship and placement program of this college. College provides full assurance of placement according to the knowledge and ability of students. Students get their best career opportunities at their initial stage.

Infrastructure: Classrooms are airy and clean. Labs are internet-connected and clean, too. There is a big library with a lot of books. The canteen and mess are clean and hygienic. A large campus is available for the students. Smart classrooms and many labs are also available.

Faculty: Teachers are helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. They do their best to solve all the issues of their students. They are very supportive and responsible. They try their best to support the students' dreams and help them with all their problems.

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M.Sc. in Food Technology - Batch of 2027

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Satisfied so far with the syllabus and course.

Placements: 10 percent of students got placed from our course and they got good packages others moved for higher studies. Companies like Nestlé visit our university for interviews. We can do an internship in any company on our own. You can go for Research and development, food officer, inspector, etc.

Infrastructure: You can access free Wi-Fi anywhere in the university. Well-lit classrooms and labs. There is a large library and some departments have their own libraries too. We have 8 hostels in total including boys and girls. Food in all the messes is very good. We have a health centre in the university where there are no facilities for check-ups and medicine. Separate grounds and courts for every game.

Faculty: Teachers are helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. Teaching quality is also good. The course curriculum is relevant to industries. It gives full exposure to the industry level of work. If you study well exams are not that tough if not then of course they are going to be tough.

Other: As M.Sc. Food technology is not offered by many universities and colleges in Punjab. There are very few. As Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar, is NAAC grade A+ I chose this university.

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M.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Communication Systems) - Batch of 2029

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The infrastructure is good but I am not satisfied with the crowd.

Placements: Around 85% of students in my batch got placed. The highest package offered was 12 LPA, while the average was 5 LPA. Top recruiters included TCS, Infosys, and Wipro. About 60% of students secured internships at firms like Amazon and Deloitte, primarily in software development and data analyst roles.

Infrastructure: Hostels are not good. The bathrooms are pathetic. There is a facility of Wi-Fi, which is useful. Classrooms are not properly ventilated. Students are satisfied with the library, but the food in the mess is average, not good. No, the medical faculty is not good.

Faculty: Teachers are helpful and knowledgeable. The semester exams are average, but sometimes it is difficult. The curriculum is relevant, but not that much. The teaching quality is average. The teacher does not go into the depth of the topic. The study is not as per the industry requirements.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026Read More

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Which university is better among LPU, Chitkara, VIT, SRM, Amritha, DU, Amity, Pilani, Thapar and GNDU?

Answered 15 hours ago

There is no single university that is best for every student because it depends on career goals, course choice, budget, and learning preferences. Among these options, institutions like BITS Pilani, DU, VIT, Thapar, SRM, and LPU are often considered for their academic opportunities and industry expos

Sampreet Kaur

Beginner-Level 1

What documents do I need to submit at application stage of MBA admission at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar?

Answered a week ago

Candidates will be asked for copies of these documents during application stage of MBA admission at GNDU, Amritsar:

Class 10th and Class 12th marksheet and passing certificate
UG level passing degree
ID and address proof
Transfer / Migration certificate
Domicile certificate

Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Does Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar take direct admission in MBA?

Answered a week ago

No, MBA at GNDU is not open for direct admissions. Instead, candidates are required to appear in an in-house management entrance exam that is conducted by Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.

A counselling round is conducted afterwards to select candidates for MBA courses.

Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

What is the last date to apply for MBA at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar?

Answered a week ago

Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar MBA applications are scheduled to close on July 11th, 2026. However, Business School has scheduled to close applications for integrated MBA course admission by June 20th. Candidates will appear for the exam three days after applications are closed.

Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Which exam is required for admission to MBA at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar?

Answered a week ago

MBA at GNDU, Amritsar requires candidates to appear in an entrance exam conducted by institute itself. No other entrance exams have been mentioned in MBA selection criteria of Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. Candidates are automatically registered to appear in this exam after completing MBA app

Saurabh Khanduri

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