About

Guru Nanak Dev University, established on November 24, 1969, commemorates the quincentenary of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the esteemed founder of Sikhism. Functioning as both a residential and affiliating institution, the University's founding principles, as outlined in the Guru Nanak Dev University Act of 1969, underscore its mandate to provide education and foster research across a spectrum of disciplines, including the humanities, learned professions, sciences (particularly of applied nature), and technology. Embedded within the University's ethos is a steadfast commitment to embody the teachings and values espoused by Guru Nanak, the revered proponent of universal brotherhood, truthfulness, non-violence, compassion, tolerance, harmony, and humanity. Emulating the exemplary moral and ethical conduct exemplified by the Guru, the institution endeavors to imbue its academic pursuits with these enduring principles. Central to the University's mission is the scholarly examination and dissemination of the life and teachings of Guru Nanak, alongside initiatives aimed at advancing the Punjabi language and extending educational opportunities to historically marginalized communities. Over its distinguished 56-year history, Guru Nanak Dev University has emerged as a beacon of educational enlightenment, fostering academic excellence across diverse disciplines such as Science, Arts, Management, Information Technology, Media and Industrial Technology, Environment, Planning and Architecture. In fulfillment of its mandate, the University has waived tuition fees for students enrolled in the Department of Guru Nanak Studies and the School of Punjabi Studies, underscoring its commitment to accessibility and the promotion of scholarly pursuits rooted in Sikh ethos.

The UGC conferred this University with status of "University with Potential for Excellence". The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bangalore in December 2022 re-accredited the University in 4th cycle with CGPA of 3.85 out of 4-point scale at "A++", the highest-level grade, as per accreditation framework of NAAC. The University's research output has seen remarkable growth, with a 179% rise in its h-index from 62 in 2017 to 173 in 2025 and a 143% increase in Scopus-indexed publications from 5,218 to 12,709 to date. Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar has also become the first University of Punjab to get the elite "Category-1" status by the University Grants Commission (UGC), giving autonomy to open new departments, schools, off-campus facilities and start new schools and distance learning programmes, besides the freedom to hire foreign faculty without the UGC's approval.

Guru Nanak Dev University has been placed among Top Ten "High Performing State Public Universities" across India by MHRD. GNDU has been placed amongst the top 23% Universities of the world by Centre for World University Ranking 2024 (CWUR). Guru Nanak Dev University has been tracked by Nature Index amongst top four institutions in Punjab and top 10 institutions in North India. The India Today in its MDRA Best University Ranking Survey 2025 for the session 2024-25 has ranked the University at 12th rank overall under the category of Top General Government University in India-2024. The University has become the first government University of northern India to launch E-Sanad portal in 2025 providing a centralized platform for contactless and paperless document verification/attestation service for the Indian citizens.

With the motto of the University as engraved on its emblem "Guru's wisdom illumines all", the University has been leaving no stone unturned to meet the aspirations and expectations of the society. Spread over area of 500 acres towards the west of the city, Guru Nanak Dev University presents a picture of lush green landscape, modern architecture and sustainable environment. The University today boasts of 46 teaching departments at the Campus, two regional campuses and 170 affiliated, university and constituent colleges, many of which are located in the rural areas so as to make quality higher education accessible to the rural masses. All the programmes of the University compile the guidelines of New Education Policy 2020. As per NEP-2020, GNDU has also appointed 12 NEP-SAARTHIs from various faculties. These SAARTHIs will become the brand ambassadors of the University and disseminate the NEP-2020 guidelines to the students. More than 20,000 students, an overwhelming majority of them being women, are enrolled in various Departments at University Campus, Regional Campuses and University-Constituent Colleges. Online admission, online Counselling, online re-evaluation, introduction of Credit Based Evaluation and Grading System etc. are a few hallmarks of the University. All the results have been computerized and OMR (Optical Magnetic Recognition) system is being used to bring in more efficiency and transparency. It is the first University in the region to have computerized its examination and registration system. The students now have an all-time access to their results through SMS service.

Academically also, the University has carved a niche for itself in the field of higher education in the country. Our University is recognized as one of the leading institutions in North India in the domain of Arts, Humanities, Science and Technology. Many coveted projects from the apex bodies like MHRD, DST, CSIR, BARC and other organizations worth crores of rupees have been awarded to our faculty members. In the field of Science and Technology, our University is one of the leading institutions in North India. Recently BARC has established a Nodal Calibration Centre at the campus. This is one of the four centres established all over the country. The Centre of Emerging Life Sciences equipped with the state-of-the-art scientific instruments worth crores of rupees, a well-maintained Botanical Garden, Department of Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy are a few to mention among many. A well-equipped modern computer lab with the help of TCS has been established to strengthen the University infrastructure and to prepare students for employment. Presently, a Centre with potential for excellence and a centre for Advanced Study in Chemistry granted by UGC is working successfully in the University. A Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation has been set up in the University under the aegis of Rashtriya Uchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) to provide skill-oriented training and incubation facilities.

To promote and strengthen the culture of research, the University has extended its research facilities to affiliated colleges as well. In addition, a dedicated Research Fund has been established by the University to provide financial support to deserving scholars. Under this initiative, the University offers 100 fellowships, each amounting to Rs. 8,000 per month, to Ph.D. research scholars. These fellowships are intended to encourage high-quality research, enable scholars to pursue their studies without financial constraints, and foster innovation and academic excellence across various disciplines.

Guru Nanak Dev University Regional Campus, Gurdaspur follows an online admission process for undergraduate, postgraduate, engineering, management, commerce, and law programmes. Candidates must register through the university's official admission portal, check the eligibility criteria for their selected course, submit the application form, and pay the prescribed registration fee. Admission is granted based on merit in the qualifying examination, university entrance examinations, or applicable state or national-level counselling, depending on the programme. Shortlisted candidates must participate in counselling or document verification wherever required and complete admission by paying the prescribed fee.

Admission Criteria

UG

Admission Process

• Candidates must first check the eligibility requirements for the particular undergraduate programme they wish to pursue.

• Eligible candidates need to register through the GNDU admission portal within the prescribed admission schedule.

• The applicant has to create/use the required Student ID, complete personal and academic details, select the desired course and pay the applicable registration fee.

• Where an entrance examination is prescribed, candidates must appear for the examination and participate in the subsequent merit/counselling process.

• For programmes where admission is based on merit or centralized counselling, candidates are considered according to the applicable admission rules and merit criteria.

• Shortlisted candidates must attend counselling/document verification and produce their original certificates and other required documents.

• After verification, the candidate must pay the prescribed admission/semester fee within the given deadline to confirm the seat.

UG

Eligibility

• Candidates must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognized board, with the subjects and minimum marks prescribed for the particular programme.

• For B.Tech. programmes, candidates must meet the prescribed 10+2 subject requirements, including the required combination of Physics, Mathematics and other subjects.

• For B.A. LL.B., candidates must have completed 10+2 or equivalent qualification and satisfy the applicable minimum eligibility requirements.

• For B.Tech. Lateral Entry, candidates require the prescribed diploma/technical qualification.

• Candidates must satisfy any programme-specific entrance examination, counselling and reservation requirements applicable for the admission year.

PG

Admission Process

• Candidates must possess the required undergraduate degree for the PG programme for which they are applying.

• Eligible applicants register online through the GNDU admission portal and complete their personal, academic and course-registration details.

• The applicant pays the prescribed registration fee and submits the online application form.

• Depending on the programme, admission may be through an entrance test, merit, counselling or another method specified in the current prospectus.

• Candidates appearing through an entrance-test route must download the admit card, appear for the test and check the published result/merit list.

• Selected candidates participate in counselling/document verification and submit their original academic certificates.

• The final admission is completed after eligibility verification and payment of the prescribed programme fee. GNDU's admission procedure specifically includes registration, course selection, fee payment, entrance test where applicable and counselling.

 Eligibility

• Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university/institution for the relevant postgraduate programme.

• The qualifying degree and subject combination must correspond to the requirements of the particular PG course.

• Candidates must obtain the minimum percentage/CGPA prescribed by GNDU for the concerned programme.

• For M.Tech., candidates generally require the relevant B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent qualification as specified by the programme.

• For MBA, MCA, M.Com., LL.M. and other PG programmes, the required bachelor's qualification and subject/percentage conditions vary according to the programme.

• Candidates who have completed their qualifying degree from an institution outside the specified university system may need to obtain an eligibility certificate, where applicable. GNDU's Regional Campus prospectus also requires original documents for verification.

Diploma

Admission Process

• Candidates check the programme-specific eligibility and admission notification.

• Eligible applicants register online through the applicable GNDU admission portal.

• The applicant completes personal and academic information, selects the diploma programme and pays the registration fee.

• Admission is made through the merit/first-come-first-served/entrance or counselling method specified for that particular diploma.

• Shortlisted candidates complete document verification and pay the prescribed fee to confirm admission.

Eligibility

• Eligibility depends on the specific diploma programme.

• 10th pass is generally the basic qualification for many diploma-level programmes.

• Some postgraduate diploma programmes require graduation in a recognized bachelor's programme.

• Certain technical or specialized diplomas may require specific subjects or qualifications.

• Candidates must fulfil the minimum marks and other conditions specified in the current GNDU prospectus.

Ph.D.

Admission Process

• Candidates check the Ph.D. disciplines, seats, eligibility and admission notification issued by GNDU.

• Eligible candidates register online for the Ph.D. admission process within the specified dates.

• Candidates who are required to take the university's entrance test appear for the prescribed examination.

• Candidates qualifying through the applicable exemption/eligibility provisions or entrance-test route proceed according to the university's Ph.D. selection procedure.

• Shortlisted candidates participate in the prescribed interview/counselling/research proposal evaluation process.

• Final selection is made according to the applicable Ph.D. admission rules, merit, entrance performance and interview/research requirements.

• Selected candidates complete document verification and pay the prescribed Ph.D. admission fee.

Eligibility

• Candidates generally require a Master's degree or equivalent qualification in the relevant/requisite discipline from a recognized university.

• The candidate must satisfy the minimum percentage/CGPA prescribed by GNDU for Ph.D. admission.

• The qualifying subject/discipline must meet the requirements of the particular Ph.D. programme.

• Candidates who qualify for an entrance-test exemption under applicable UGC/GNDU rules may be considered through the corresponding admission route.

• Final eligibility, entrance-test exemption, subject requirements and interview criteria are governed by the current Ph.D. prospectus and university regulations.

B.A. LL.B. 

Admission Process

• Candidates must complete the online registration through the prescribed Punjab Law Admissions/GNDU admission portal.

• Applicants must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognized board/institution.

• Eligible candidates participate in the State Level Centralized Counselling conducted for 5-year law courses in Punjab.

• Candidates are allotted seats according to the applicable counselling, merit and reservation rules.

• After seat allotment, candidates must complete document verification and pay the prescribed admission/semester fee to confirm their admission.

Eligibility

• Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board/university.

• General category: minimum 45% marks.

• OBC category: minimum 42% marks.

• SC/ST category: minimum 40% marks, as specified in the Regional Campus prospectus.

• Students from any stream can apply, subject to the applicable admission rules.

• Admission is through the State Level Admission/Counselling process.

LL.B

• Candidates must possess a recognized Bachelor's degree before applying.

• Candidates register through the centralized Punjab Law Admissions process.

• Eligible applicants participate in the State Level Centralized Counselling for 3-year LL.B. programmes.

• Seat allotment is carried out according to the applicable merit, category and counselling rules.

• Selected candidates complete document verification and pay the prescribed fee to secure their admission.

Eligibility

• Candidates must have completed a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university/institution.

• The qualifying degree may generally be in any discipline, subject to the current Punjab Law Admissions/GNDU rules.

• Candidates must satisfy the minimum percentage requirement prescribed for the relevant category and admission year.

• Candidates must fulfil the applicable Bar Council of India and university eligibility requirements.

• Admission is through State Level Centralized Counselling, rather than a separate GNDU entrance examination for this programme.

LL.M

• Candidates with the required law qualification apply through the GNDU admission process.

• The application is submitted online along with the required academic and personal information.

• Candidates participate in the admission/selection process specified by GNDU for LL.M.

• The university verifies the candidate's qualifying law degree and other eligibility requirements.

• Selected candidates complete admission formalities and pay the prescribed programme fee. The 2026 admission records show an LL.M. merit list under the GNDU Law department.

Eligibility

• Candidates should possess an LL.B. or equivalent recognized law degree.

• The qualifying degree must meet the minimum marks/academic requirements prescribed by GNDU.

• Candidates must satisfy the applicable university and regulatory requirements.

• Admission/selection is conducted according to the current GNDU admission rules and merit/selection procedure.

• The exact eligibility and selection criteria should be checked in the current 2026–27 LL.M. prospectus before application.

Guru Nanak Dev University Regional Campus, Gurdaspur provides a range of common facilities designed to support students' academic, residential, recreational and day-to-day needs. The campus has classrooms, a library, computer and departmental laboratories, internet and Wi-Fi facilities, hostel accommodation, canteen, common rooms, sports and indoor-game facilities, transportation, power backup and student activity facilities. These amenities provide students with a comfortable environment for learning as well as extracurricular participation. The campus also supports technical, cultural and social activities through student societies and NSS initiatives. Hostel facilities include separate accommodation for boys and girls along with Wi-Fi, common rooms, indoor games and canteen arrangements. Together, these facilities help create a campus environment that supports academic development, student interaction, recreation and overall campus life.

Guru Nanak Dev University Regional Campus, Gurdaspur provides separate hostel accommodation for boys and girls, allowing students from outside Gurdaspur and nearby areas to stay on campus. The official campus prospectus states that the boys' hostel has a capacity of approximately 200 students, while the girls' hostel can accommodate approximately 300 students. The hostels are described by the university as well-furnished residential facilities designed to provide students with a comfortable environment during their academic stay. Hostel accommodation enables students to remain close to their classrooms, laboratories, library and other campus facilities, reducing the need for daily commuting from distant locations.

Guru Nanak Dev University Regional Campus, Gurdaspur is located on Hardo-Channi Road in Gurdaspur, Punjab, and has road connectivity with the surrounding areas of the city. Students and staff can reach the campus using local transport services, private vehicles, auto-rickshaws and taxis. Transport facilities are also available as part of the campus arrangements, helping students commute to and from the institution. Gurdaspur railway connectivity provides an additional option for students travelling from other parts of Punjab and nearby regions, while students coming from farther locations can use the nearest suitable airport and continue their journey by road. The campus location and available local transportation options make daily commuting reasonably convenient for students living in Gurdaspur and nearby areas. Exact transport routes, timings, availability and charges may vary according to university arrangements and should be confirmed with the campus administration for the current academic session.