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GNDU is a well-known institute of India. It has been evaluated and has received rankings in different areas by various national ranking bodies. GNDU secured #11 position in the 'University (Government)' category by the India Today rankings. Its consistent high rankings over the years show that it is among the top educational institutions.

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NIRF Ranking 2025
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Guru Nanak Dev University
Ranking Highlights

GNDU is a renowned institution, recognized across various categories by prominent national ranking bodies, including NIRF, India Today, QS World University Rankings, The Week, US News, etc. Ranks awarded to the GNDU reflect the university's commitment to academic excellence and institutional growth. For a comprehensive overview of Guru Nanak Dev University rankings, please refer to the table below.

Guru Nanak Dev University
NIRF Ranking 2025

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 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
India Today Ranking 2025

Based on the rankings from India Today, GNDU outperformed numerous other institutes, securing a higher position, indicating that the institute is considered to be doing better in various factors evaluated by the India Today ranking system.

Check out the latest rankings for other ranking bodies and their categories below.

Guru Nanak Dev University Ranking
India Today Ranking Comparison

According to the India Today ranking 2024, GNDU received #11 rank in the 'University (Government)' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as Acharya Nagarjuna University, and Burdwan University for India Today rankings under the 'University (Government)' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of GNDU with other top institutes:

GNDU vs Other Institutes: India Today Ranking 2024
College Name	University (Government) 2024
GNDU	11
RCPAU	9
Annamalai University Chidambaram	10
Acharya Nagarjuna University	12
Burdwan University	13

Guru Nanak Dev University
The Week Ranking 2025

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 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
QS World University Rankings Ranking 2025

According to the QS World University Rankings, GNDU surpassed various other institutes. It has been observed that the institute has displayed an increasing trend in the 'Asia' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2024, GNDU climbed 30 ranks to #271 rank in the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has ascended in the rankings.

In the 'Southern Asia' category, the institute's ranks have ascended when compar

In the 'Southern Asia' category, the institute's ranks have ascended when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2024, GNDU climbed 6 ranks to #59 rank in the 'Southern Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings. Students can check the table below for more details about the GNDU ranking by the QS World University Rankings:

Guru Nanak Dev University Ranking
QS World University Rankings Ranking Comparison

GNDU has been given top ranks under various ranking parameters among the other institutes in the 'Asia' category. In 2024, it was ranked #271-280 in the 'Asia' category. Candidates can find a full comparison in the table below:

GNDU vs Other Institutes: QS World University Rankings 2024
College Name	Asia 2024
GNDU (Guru Nanak Dev University)	271-280
SIU Pune	261-270
IIT Indore	261-270
Alagappa University	271-280
GNDU	271-280

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When will GNDU GMET registrations commence?

Answered 2 months ago

Guru Nanak Dev University conducts GMET for admission to Management courses offered at its Main and regional campuses. The university usually opens registration for GMET in May and closes by second week of July. The exam is usually conducted in July every year in online mode for 150 minutes.

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What will be coming in the entrance test for B.Com in GNDU Amritsar?

Answered 2 months ago

The full name of GNDU is Guru Nanak Dev University. It is located in Amritsar Punjab. It offers many types of postgraduated and undergraduate degree for the students

The entrance test for the B.Com students GNDU University offers you can find the all details on the official website of college

Vaibhav Mishra

Contributor-Level 8

What is the admission process followed at Guru Nanak University? What is the fee (per semester) at this university? I have done 12th.

Answered 2 months ago

Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) admission for undergraduate (UG) programs for 12th pass students typically involves an online registration process followed by merit-based selection, sometimes with entrance exams depending on the specific program. Fees vary greatly by program, but for UG courses, th

Lakshmi

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How to apply for MPT Orthopedics at Gurunanak Dev University?

Answered 3 months ago

To apply for the MPT Orthopedics programme at Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), follow these steps: First, ensure you meet the eligibility criteria. Typically, this involves having a Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy (BPT) from a recognised institution with a minimum percentage or score in an entra

Hemanth Alahari

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I want to know about the latest cutoff information for B.A. LL.B. at GNDU RC Jalandhar ?

Answered 3 months ago

Here’s the latest cutoff information for BA L.L.B. (5 year) at GNDU Regional Campus, Jalandhar based on Punjab law admissions rounds:

Round 1 – State Quota (85%):

General: 91.6%

SC: 89.2%

OBC: 90.6%

Round 1 – Outside State (15%):

General: 62.8%