Overview
Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar, is a premier public state university established in 1969 under the Punjab State Legislature Act. Accredited with the prestigious ‘A++’ grade (CGPA 3.85 on a 4.00 scale) by NAAC — one of the highest scores in India — and conferred the “University with Potential for Excellence” status by the UGC, GNDU also holds the distinction of being a Category-I University under UGC regulations.
Spread across a sprawling 500-acre campus on the Grand Trunk Road in Amritsar, the university is a hub of academic excellence with over 170 affiliated colleges and two regional campuses at Jalandhar and Gurdaspur. GNDU offers a wide spectrum of programmes across 14+ faculties, including Engineering & Technology, Management, Law, Medical & Health Sciences, Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Its flagship programmes include BTech, MBA, BSc, MSc, BA LLB, BPharm, and MCA.
GNDU is consistently ranked among India’s top institutions — 48th in the University category by NIRF and featured in the top 10% of universities globally by CWUR. The university is recognized for its research-driven ecosystem, with multiple departments receiving grants under CAS, SAP, DST-FIST, and PURSE programmes, along with specialized centres such as the MYAS-GNDU Centre for Sports Sciences.
With a dedicated placement cell, strong industry linkages, and recruiters like Amazon, Capgemini, KPMG, IBM, Wipro, and TCS, GNDU ensures robust career outcomes for its students. Affordable fee structures, merit-based and entrance-based admissions (JEE Main, GATE, GMET, NATA), and a rich campus life make Guru Nanak Dev University a top choice for students across Punjab and India.
Rankings
- NAAC ‘A++’ Accreditation with a CGPA of 3.85 on a 4.00 scale — among the highest NAAC scores in India.
- Conferred “University with Potential for Excellence” status by the UGC.
- Recognized as a Category-I University as per UGC (Categorization of Universities) Regulations.
- Ranked 48th in the University category by NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework).
- Ranked #12 under the University (Government) category by India Today 2025.
- Ranked 14th among Multidisciplinary Universities in India by The Week 2026 rankings.
- Recognized among the top 10% of universities globally by the Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR).
- Recognitions/approvals: UGC, AICTE, BCI, PCI, COA, NCTE.
Courses & Fees
| Courses | Total Tuition Fees | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Civil, Food Tech, AI & ML, Robotics) | ₹5.4 L – ₹11.93 L (4 years) | 10+2 with 50% + JEE Main / GNDU entrance |
| M.Tech | ₹1.9 L – ₹3.2 L (2 years) | BE/B.Tech with 50% + GATE / CCMT |
| MBA (Finance, Marketing, HR, Financial Services) | ₹1.75 L – ₹5.89 L (2 years) | Graduation with 50% + GMET |
| BBA / Integrated BBA+MBA | ₹1.5 L – ₹8.03 L | 10+2 with 40–50% |
| B.Sc. / B.Sc. (Hons) | ₹26,670 – ₹3.02 L | 10+2 with 50% (PCM/PCB) |
| M.Sc. | ₹36,830 – ₹1.97 L | Bachelor’s degree with 50% |
| BCA / MCA | ₹30,620 – ₹3.09 L | 10+2 (BCA) / Graduation (MCA) |
| B.Com / M.Com | ₹15,680 – ₹2.5 L | 10+2 / B.Com with 50% |
| BA LLB (5-Year) / LLB (3-Year) / LLM | ₹1.98 L – ₹5.1 L | 10+2 / Graduation (CLAT/merit-based) |
| B.Pharm / M.Pharm | ₹6.1 L (B.Pharm) | 10+2 (PCB) 50% / B.Pharm + GPAT |
| B.Arch | ₹4 L – ₹6 L approx. | 10+2 with 50% + NATA |
| BPT / Physiotherapy, MLT, Dietetics | ₹1.5 L – ₹4.4 L | 10+2 (PCB) with 50% |
| MA / BA (Humanities, Social Sciences, Punjabi, Religious Studies) | ₹22,000 – ₹1 L approx. | Graduation / 10+2 with 45–50% |
| Ph.D. (all disciplines) | ₹1 L – ₹2.5 L approx. | Master’s degree with 55% |
Placements
- Overall average package (2026): ₹5.73 LPA, with the highest package recorded at ₹18.43 LPA (2024).
- UG 4-year placements (NIRF 2026 report, 2024-25): 447 out of 600 eligible students placed with a median package of ₹5 LPA.
- UG 5-year programmes (Law, etc.): median package of ₹8.45 LPA; PG 2-year median package of ₹4.32 LPA.
- Top recruiters: Amazon, Capgemini, KPMG, IBM, Wipro, TCS, Accenture, EPAM Systems, SBI Mutual Fund, SRF Limited, Coca-Cola, Dabur, Amdocs, Virtusa, and John Deere.
- Dedicated University Placement Cell that conducts on-campus drives, internships, and career counselling across engineering, management, law, and science programmes.
- Regional campuses in Jalandhar and Gurdaspur also record strong placement outcomes — GNDU RC Jalandhar’s highest package touched ₹17.40 LPA (average ₹6.44 LPA).
- Strong emphasis on industry tie-ups, NSE Academy collaboration for MBA (Financial Analytics), and pre-placement training for students.
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