Established in 1969 to commemorate the 500th birth anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) is a prestigious state public university located in Amritsar, Punjab. Recognized by the UGC, AICTE, and NAAC (A++ Grade), GNDU has a sprawling campus offering top-notch infrastructure, multidisciplinary programs, strong research output, and excellent placements. It has been consistently ranked among the top universities in India.
Ranking
Ranked By / Body
Ranking / Recognition (2024)
NIRF (University Category)
48th in India
NAAC Accreditation
A++ Grade
QS Asia University Rankings
Among Top 150 South Asian Institutions
Times Higher Education (THE)
Ranked in Top 500 Asian Universities
ARIIA (Govt. of India)
Top 10 for Innovation in Public Universities
UGC
“University with Potential for Excellence”
Sports India Survey
1st Rank in Sports among Indian Universities
Courses
Program Name
Level
Duration
Annual Fees (INR)
B.Tech (CSE, ECE, Civil, etc.)
Undergraduate
4 Years
₹1,30,000
BBA / B.Com / B.Sc / B.A
Undergraduate
3 Years
₹45,000 – ₹70,000
B.Pharm / B.Arch / BPEd
Undergraduate
4 – 5 Years
₹90,000 – ₹1,50,000
MBA / M.Tech / M.Sc / MA
Postgraduate
2 Years
₹80,000 – ₹1,40,000
Ph.D.
Doctorate
3 – 5 Years
₹50,000 – ₹70,000 p.a.
Admissions
admission open
Program
Eligibility
Admission Criteria
Important Dates (Tentative)
B.Tech
10+2 with PCM + JEE Main
GNDU Counseling / Punjab Tech Univ Counseling
May – July 2025
BBA / B.Com / B.Sc / B.A
10+2 with Minimum 50%
Merit-Based / University Entrance
May – July 2025
MBA
Graduation + CAT / MAT / GNDU Exam
GNDU MBA Admission Test or National Exams
May – August 2025
M.Tech / M.Sc / MA
UG degree in relevant stream
Merit-Based / GNDU Entrance
May – July 2025
Ph.D.
PG with 55% + GNDU Entrance or UGC-NET/JRF
Written Test + Interview
June – September 2025
Placements
Know more about our impeccable placement record. Companies offers colleges students a record Rs. Lac package and internships
Year
Program
Average Package (INR)
Highest Package (INR)
Top Recruiters
2024
B.Tech (CSE)
₹6.5 LPA
₹22 LPA
Amazon, Infosys, TCS, Wipro, Accenture
2024
MBA
₹5.2 LPA
₹12 LPA
HDFC Bank, Deloitte, ICICI, Tech Mahindra
2024
B.Com/BBA
₹3.5 LPA
₹6.8 LPA
KPMG, EY, Byju’s, Axis Bank
2023
B.Tech
₹5.8 LPA
₹18 LPA
Cognizant, Capgemini, IBM, ZS Associates
2023
MBA
₹4.8 LPA
₹11 LPA
Airtel, Flipkart, L&T, Yes Bank
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is GNDU Amritsar a government university?
Yes, GNDU is a public state university established by the Government of Punjab.
What is the NIRF ranking of GNDU in 2024?
GNDU is rank 48th among universities in India under NIRF 2024.
Does GNDU offer B.Tech in Computer Science?
Yes, GNDU offers B.Tech in CSE, ECE, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering.
How are the placements at GNDU for MBA?
MBA students get place in top firms like HDFC Bank, Deloitte, and Flipkart with an average package of ₹5.2 LPA.
Is hostel available at GNDU?
Yes, there are separate hostels with all essential facilities.
Can I get admission without JEE for B.Tech at GNDU?
Yes, GNDU may offer admission through its own counseling process for non-JEE students, depending on seat availability.
Are scholarships available for SC/ST/OBC students?
Yes, GNDU supports all government scholarships for reserved category and economically weaker students.
