Guru Nanak Dev University - [GNDU] Amritsar Admission 2026 - Eligibility, Process & Key Dates Admissions 2026

Amritsar, Punjab

Abhijeet Chatterjee

Updated on 12 January 2026

Abhijeet Chatterjee

Updated on 12 January 2026

GNDU Admission 2026 Highlights - Fees, Eligibility & Important Dates

Parameter	Details
Application Mode	Online
Application Deadline	20 December 2026
Admission Through	University Merit & State Level Counselling (for some courses)
Entrance Exams Accepted	State Level Entrance (for BA LL.B), Merit Based for others
UG Programmes	38 courses
PG Programmes	Multiple including M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Com, MA
Eligibility (UG)	10+2 with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST)
Eligibility (PG)	Graduation with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST)
Fee Range (UG)	₹65,000 - ₹1,44,000 per year
Fee Range (PG)	₹46,000 - ₹1,49,000 per year
Counselling Start	December 2026
Session Begins	July 2026
Official Website	www.gndu.ac.in
Admission Helpline	+91-183-2258800, admission@gndu.ac.in

GNDU UG Courses 2026 - BTech, BBA, BSc Admission, Fees & Seats

BTech/BE Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
BTech	Computer Science & Engineering	4 years	10+2 PCM, 50% (45% SC/ST)	JEE Main / Merit in qualifying exam	₹1,44,625
BTech	Electronics & Communication Engineering	4 years	10+2 PCM, 50% (45% SC/ST)	JEE Main / Merit in qualifying exam	₹1,44,625
BTech	Electronics & Computer Engineering	4 years	10+2 PCM, 50% (45% SC/ST)	JEE Main / Merit in qualifying exam	₹1,44,625

Management Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
BBA	General	3 years		10+2, 50%	Merit based	₹60,000 - ₹76,000 (approx.)

Science Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
BSc	General / Honours	3 years		10+2 Science, 50% (45% SC/ST)	Merit based	₹26,700 - ₹4,20,000 (varies by specialization)

Commerce Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
BCom	General / Honours / Financial Services	3 years		10+2, 40%+	Merit based	₹26,000 - ₹3,20,000

Arts Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
BA	General	3 years		10+2, 50%	Entrance exam required	₹Varies (approx. ₹65,000 - ₹1,44,000)
BA LL.B (Hons)	Law	5 years		10+2, 50%	State level counseling	₹Varies

Other UG Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
BPharm	Pharmacy	4 years		10+2 with PCB	Merit based	₹Varies
BPEd	Physical Education	3 years		10+2	Merit based	₹Varies

GNDU PG Courses 2026 - MTech, MBA, MSc Admission & Eligibility

MTech/ME Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
MTech	Computer Science & Engineering	2 years	30	BTech/B.E in CSE/IT/ECE, 60%	Merit in qualifying exam	₹1,49,045
MTech	Electronics & Communication Engineering	2 years	30	BTech/B.E in ECE/EE/IT, 60%	Merit in qualifying exam	₹89,665

MBA Programme

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (Total)
MBA	General	2 years	120	Graduation, 50%	Merit in qualifying exam (CAT/MAT not required)	₹2,89,250

MSc Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
MSc	Botany	2 years	30	BSc in relevant subject, 50%	Merit in qualifying exam	₹46,545
MSc	Biotechnology	2 years	30	BSc in relevant subject, 50%	Merit in qualifying exam	₹46,545
MSc	Chemistry	2 years	30	BSc in relevant subject, 50%	Merit in qualifying exam	₹46,545
MSc	Mathematics	2 years	30	BSc in relevant subject, 50%	Merit in qualifying exam	₹46,545

MA Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
MA	Education	2 years	30	Graduation, 50%	Merit in qualifying exam	₹46,545
MA	English	2 years	30	Graduation, 50%	Merit in qualifying exam	₹12,300 (ODL)
MA	Punjabi	2 years	30	Graduation, 50%	Merit in qualifying exam	₹12,300 (ODL)
MA	Journalism and Mass Communication	2 years	30	Graduation, 50%	Merit in qualifying exam	₹65,395

MCom Programme

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
MCom	General	2 years	60	Graduation, 50%	Merit in qualifying exam	₹46,545

LLM Programme

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
LLM	General	2 years	30	LLB, 50%	Merit in qualifying exam	₹40,575

MCA Programme

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
MCA	General	3 years	60	Graduation with Mathematics, 50%	Merit in qualifying exam	₹1,44,625

GNDU PhD Admission 2026 - Research Programs, Eligibility & Fellowship

Department	Duration	Eligibility	Entrance	Fellowship
Commerce	3-5 years	Post Graduation	University Entrance Test	₹31,000/month (approx. UGC NET/JRF)
Computer Science	3-5 years	Post Graduation (MTech/ME preferred)	GATE/Written Test	₹31,000/month (approx. UGC NET/JRF)
English	3-5 years	Post Graduation	University Entrance Test	₹31,000/month (approx. UGC NET/JRF)
Law	3-5 years	Post Graduation (LLM)	University Entrance Test	₹31,000/month (approx. UGC NET/JRF)
Economics	3-5 years	Post Graduation	University Entrance Test	₹31,000/month (approx. UGC NET/JRF)
Microbiology	3-5 years	Post Graduation	University Entrance Test	₹31,000/month (approx. UGC NET/JRF)
Food Science & Technology	3-5 years	Post Graduation	University Entrance Test	₹31,000/month (approx. UGC NET/JRF)
Punjabi	3-5 years	Post Graduation	University Entrance Test	₹31,000/month (approx. UGC NET/JRF)
Hindi	3-5 years	Post Graduation	University Entrance Test	₹31,000/month (approx. UGC NET/JRF)
Sociology	3-5 years	Post Graduation	University Entrance Test	₹31,000/month (approx. UGC NET/JRF)
Zoology	3-5 years	Post Graduation	University Entrance Test	₹31,000/month (approx. UGC NET/JRF)

Admission Process

Register and apply online at www.gnduadmissions.org with ₹1500 application fee
Appear for the GNDU PhD Entrance Test or submit valid GATE/NET scores
Attend interview and presentation before Departmental Research Committee (DRC)
Final selection and admission approval by DRC and university authorities
Complete enrollment and fee payment department

GNDU Diploma & Certificate Courses 2026 - Admission & Fees

Diploma Programmes

Programme	Duration	Eligibility	Fees
Diploma in Computer Applications (DCA)	1 year	10+2 with minimum 45% marks	₹6,800 to ₹12,650
Diploma in Communication Skills (DCS)	1 year	10+2 with minimum 45% marks	₹6,800 to ₹12,650
Diploma in Human Settlements	2 years	Graduation or equivalent	₹varies ()

Certificate Programmes

Programme	Duration	Eligibility	Fees
Certificate in Bakery and Confectionary	6 months	10th pass or equivalent	₹13,150
Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology (CMLT)	1 year	10+2 with Science	₹varies ()
Certificate in Food Production (CFP)	1 year	10th pass or equivalent	₹varies ()
Certificate in Nanny Care & Nutrition (C.N.C.N.)	1 year	10th pass or equivalent	₹13,150
Six Month Certificate Course in Dress Designing (Girls only)	6 months	Open to all	₹10,750
Six Month Certificate Course in Beauty Culture (Girls only)	6 months	Open to all	₹13,150
Six Month Certificate Course in Diet & Nutrition	6 months	Open to all	₹13,150
Six Month Certificate Course in Bakery and Candy Craft	6 months	Open to all	₹13,150
Six Month Certificate Course in Computer Basic Concepts	6 months	Open to all	₹13,150
Six Month Certificate Course in Web Development	6 months	Open to all	₹13,150
Six Month Certificate Course in Web Designing	6 months	Open to all	₹13,150
Certificate in Hindi Translation	1 year	Graduation or equivalent	₹varies ()
Certificate in Creative Writing	1 year	Graduation or equivalent	₹varies ()

GNDU Application Process 2026 - How to Apply Online

Steps to Apply

Register at https://online.gndu.ac.in/ with email/mobile
Generate Student ID if not already done
Login with Student ID and password
Fill personal and academic details, select course
Upload scanned photo (not older than 3 weeks), signature, 10th/12th marksheets, category certificate
Pay application fee online via card/UPI/netbanking
Submit application and save application number for future reference

Application Fee

Category	Amount
General/OBC	₹1500
SC/ST/PwD	₹1500

GNDU Cutoff 2025 - JEE Main Opening & Closing Ranks

The GNDU 2025 JEE Main cutoff ranks for B.Tech admissions show stable competition with general category closing ranks ranging broadly from 50,000 to 1,50,000 for Computer Science & Engineering. Cutoffs remain consistent with previous years, reflecting steady applicant volume and seat availability.

JEE Main Cutoff (Opening & Closing Ranks)

Branch	General	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
Computer Science & Engineering	50,000–1,50,000	60,000–1,80,000	1,00,000–2,50,000	1,50,000–3,50,000	55,000–1,60,000
Information Technology	60,000–1,80,000	–	–	–	–

M.Tech GATE Cutoff (General Category)

Specialization	General	OBC	SC	ST
Computer Science & Engineering	355	–	–	–
Information Technology	352	–	–	–
Electronics & Communication	358	–	–	–
Mechanical Engineering	342	–	–	–
Civil Engineering	332	–	–	–
Electrical Engineering	345	–	–	–
Chemical Engineering	328	–	–	–

CAT Cutoff (MBA)

Programme	General	OBC	SC	ST
MBA	2.57 percentile (All India, Round 3)	–	–	–

GNDU Admission 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Deadline (UG/PG)	18 December 2025
Application Deadline (Private Candidates)	20 December 2025
GMET Registration Start (MBA)	Second week of May 2026
GMET Registration End (MBA Dual Specialisation)	Third week of June 2026
GMET Registration End (MBA Financial/Marketing/HR/Finance)	Second week of July 2026
GMET Entrance Exam (MBA Dual Specialisation)	Last week of June 2026
GMET Entrance Exam (MBA Financial/Marketing/HR/Finance)	Second week of July 2026
Distance Education Application Deadline	31 August 2026
New Semester Commencement	15 January 2026

GNDU Admission 2026 - Documents Required

UG Admission

10th & 12th marksheets and certificates (original + photocopy)
Entrance exam scorecard (if applicable, e.g., JEE Main for B.Tech, state level for BA LL.B)
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC if applicable)
Character certificate from last attended school/college
Migration certificate (if from other university/board)
Passport size photographs, valid ID proof (Aadhaar card), residence/domicile certificate

PG Admission

Graduation degree and all semester marksheets (original + photocopy)
Entrance exam scorecard (if applicable, e.g., GMET for MBA)
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC if applicable)
Character certificate from last attended college
Migration certificate (if from other university)
Passport size photographs, valid ID proof (Aadhaar card), residence/domicile certificate

GNDU Brochure & Prospectus Download 2026

Document	Year	Download Link
Prospectus	2025-26	Download PDF
Admission Brochure	2025-26	Download PDF
Prospectus	2025-26	Download PDF

GNDU Admission 2026 FAQs

What is the admission process for GNDU?

Apply online at www.gnduadmissions.org by generating a Student ID using email and Aadhaar. Fill the application form, upload documents, and pay ₹1500 (₹750 for SC/ST). Admission is mostly merit-based on qualifying exams; some courses like B.A. LL.B require entrance exams or state-level counselling. Last date to apply is 18 December 2025.

What are the fees at GNDU?

Annual fees range from ₹65,000 to ₹1.44 lakhs for UG and PG courses. For example, M.Tech fees are ₹1,49,045 per year. Hostel charges vary but typically include mess and accommodation fees. Fees must be paid within two working days after admission confirmation.

What is the placement record at GNDU?

GNDU achieved an 80-85% placement rate in 2025 with 92 companies visiting. The highest package was ₹44 LPA, and the average package was around ₹6.37 LPA. Top recruiters include TCS, Amazon, Wipro, and IBM, with strong placements especially in IT and engineering branches.

What cutoff/rank is needed for GNDU?

B.Tech admissions are based on 10+2 PCM merit; no JEE cutoff is required. For MBA, admission is through GNDU GMET exam with registration starting May 2026. Category-wise relaxation applies, e.g., 5% lower eligibility for SC/ST candidates. Admission is competitive for popular courses like B.A. LL.B through entrance exams.

How is hostel and campus life at GNDU?

Hostels offer single and shared rooms with mess facilities. The campus supports sports, cultural events, and has a clean, green environment. GNDU is ranked 2nd among clean government universities and is known for vibrant student activities and good infrastructure.

Is GNDU worth joining?

GNDU offers strong academics, good ROI with fees starting ₹65,000/year, and solid placements in IT and management. It is ideal for students seeking quality education in Punjab with good industry connections. Its NAAC A++ accreditation and NIRF rank 48 reflect its academic strength.