Guru Nanak Dev University was inaugurated by the State Government of Punjab in 1969 in Amritsar, Punjab. Guru nanak dev university is spread across 50 acres. Guru nanak dev university has attained the status of university with potential for excellence by the university grants commission. It is a public university that operates with the motto “the lamp of gurus wisdom illuminates and enlightens ”.G.N.D.U. is both a residential and an affiliating university. In conceiving the future course of the university, the objectives enshrined in the act 1969,emphasized that the new university would make provison for imparting education and promoting research in humanities, learned professions, sciences, especially of applied nature and technology. Studies on the life and teachings of guru nanak and spreading education to the backward classes.
The students can take up various courses in arts, science, engineering and wide variety of courses. It is well known for the ambience that it provides for the development of education and spread of knowledge. It offers both graduate and post graduate degrees foe the students. It is an esteemed university of India. There are many universities which are affiliated under this university. In short it is an university which has a great future prospect in Indian education.
The university is also popularly known as GNDU and affiliated to UGC. It has been accredited with grade ‘A’ by NAAC and ranked 51 for universities in India by NIRF in 2020. GNDU offers various UG, PG, and Doctoral level courses in various streams like Science, Technology, Economics, History, Language, Management, etc. The university has four regional campuses that are located at Jalandhar, Gurdaspur, Fattu Dhinga, and Sathiata. The university consists of 148 affiliated colleges and 11 constituent institutes.
Guru Nanak Dev University Courses
The available courses in GNDU are mentioned below:
- Full-Time B.Tech for 4 years in Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engg., Textile Engg. specializations
- M.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engg., Environment Science & Technology specializations
- MBA in Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, and Financial Analysis specializations
- The other courses are BCA, B.Com, B.Sc, M.Com, M.Sc, MCA, M.Arch
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates seeking admission in UG, and PG programs must have completed their 10+2 and graduate with a minimum of 50% marks.
- Candidates seeking admission in B.Tech are required to clear JEE Main entrance test
- Candidates seeking admission in M.Tech are required to have a valid score in the GATE
Placement
The university provides a placement and training cell to enhance the interpersonal skills of the students by conducting seminars, group discussions, aptitude tests. Some of the top giants that visited for recruitment in the last few years are 99acres.com, HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra, Airtel, Cognizant, Accenture, Just Dial, Vodafone, IBM, Welspun, Ericsson India Pvt. Ltd., John Deere, India Bulls, and many more. Companies select students every year on the salary package that comes in the range of 2 lakh to 7 lakh per annum.
Other Facilities
The university provides Hostel facilities, a Library, Venues for Sports, a Drug & Polluting Testing Lab, Medical facilities, Transport, Free internet connectivity, etc.