Guru Nanak Dev University [GNDU] Admission 2026, Eligibility Criteria, Application Process

GNDU Admission 2026-27: Guru Nanak Dev University {GNDU} was established in 1969 to mark the 500th anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. GNDU has 35 academic departments and 148 affiliated colleges and 71 associate institutes. It offers a variety of courses, including science, arts, management information technology, industrial technology, environment planning and architecture. The online registration form for GNDU Admission 2026-27 is expected to be released by the university in the month of May 2026. Candidates who wish to opt for admission to the courses offered by the university must ensure to submit the online application form before the last date.

Guru Nanak Dev University was established in 24th November, 1969.

Since then the University is situated in Amritsar, Punjab, India.  According to a recent survey conducted by India Today, GNDU ranks 16 among top 50 universities of the country. 

Therefore it is a Government University which is affiliated by UGC.

In order to say the motto of the University is “To serve Humanity”.

The university provides all necessary facilities to the students such as Library, Hostels Facilities, Cafeteria, Gym, Post Office, Music Room, Wi-fi Campus, Medical/ Hospital Facilities, Conference Room, Reading Hall, Senate Hall, Auditorium, Dance Room, Computer Lab, Electrical Lab, Electronics Labs and many more facilities.

With each passing day the university is also improving their placement facilities a lot. So far the university has given placements to over 11000 students. For the final year students the university always gives them opportunities for Regular Internships & Industrial Training so that during the time of placement things become convenient for the students. Last year students from the same university got their placement in big companies like Amazon, Swiggy, Indiamart, BYJU’S and many others. The highest salary package that any student has got so far by grabbing the placement opportunity offered by the university is 21 Lakh.

What’s New in GNDU?

Candidates must note that GNDU Amritsar has started the registrations for its entrance exam,; GNDU GMET 2026 on its official website; gndu.ac.in. The last date to fill the GNDU Amritsar application form is June 27, 2026. Candidates are advised to fill the application form before the due date. Admissions to B.Tech courses are done on merit in entrance test conducted by university or JEE Main. Students qualifying in JEE Main can also apply for Guru Nanak Dev University BTech admission.

 

Eligibility Criteria of Guru Nanak Dev University.

• Moreover for the admissions in B.Tourism & Travel Mangt. (BTTM) candidates must have passed class 12th with atleast 50% marks in aggregate. While the admission is also based on the  Entrance Test.
• In order to say the admissions in M.P.Ed. courses candidates need to complete their BPEd.  with atleast  40% marks in aggregate from any recognized University.
• This is very common that for the admissions in M.Phil courses candidates need to complete their PG courses from any recognized University in any subject with atleast 55% marks in aggregate.

Courses offered in Guru Nanak Dev University.

Since the University offers various different courses to the new session candidates. However the following courses are as follows:

B.Sc

• B.Tech

• B.Com ( Hons.) 

• BA ( Hons.)

• B.Arch

• LLB

• B.A. LL.B. 

• M.Sc

• M.Tech

• M.Com

• MBA

• M.A.

• MCA

• M.Arch

• LLM

• B.Lib

• B.Tourism & Travel Management (BTTM)

• B. of Hotel Management & Catering Tech. (BHMCT)

• B.Planning

• M.Lib.

• M.P.A

• M.Planning 

• MHA

• M.Ed.

• B.Pharm

• B.P.T.

• B.P.E.S.

• B.P.Ed.

• M.Pharm.

• MPT

• M.P.Ed.

• M.Phil

GNDU Entrance exam

Therefore, candidates who are willing to apply for the B.Tech. courses they must have to qualify for the JEE MAIN entrance exam with a valid score.

While to take admissions in B.Arch. courses candidates need to be qualified in their  NATA entrance exam.

Admission dates of Guru Nanak Dev University

The dates for GNDU Admission 2026-27 has not been released by the university yet. It is expected to be released by the university in the month of May 2026. Once the official dates are out, we will be updating the complete schedule in this section of the website.

How to apply in GNDU?

• Candidates who are seeking admission in any of the courses must check their eligibility criteria. Different-different courses has different criteria.
• Please read all the information about applying and filing of application form which are given in the prospectus.
• Now to apply for the application process candidates need to visit the official website of the University to proceed for the admission process.
• Then click on to the “Admission” button.
• However click on to the “Campus Admissions 2026-27” button to start for the application form.
• Also the candidates have to first “Sign Up” then “Sign In” then they will be able to start filling the form.
• Whereas start registering your name then fill all the required details in the application form.
• Finally submit the application form along with the required documents and make the application fee payment  through bank challan or through online payment such as Credit Card, Debit Card or by Net Banking.
• Simultaneously submit the total requirements and lastly download a hard copy of the Admit Card for future use.

Interview/Counselling Process:

All the candidates that are admitted through an entrance test or otherwise shall be required to appear for the interview/counselling on the date and time prescribed by the University.

Candidates appearing in the counselling session must carry their original documents as well as photocopies of these documents along with the application form.

As per instructions issued by the Government of Punjab, the counselling for General category candidates will be held first.

Important point to be noted:

Application form and information brochure containing details regarding academic programs, eligibility criteria, admission procedure, fee structure, and seats availability etc. is available on the university official website www.gndu.ac.in 

All the candidates are advised to read the information brochure carefully before applying to any program.

Before submitting the application form, recheck the form once.

GNDU FAQ’s

Student Facilitation Center, GNDU, Amritsar

• Ph. No. +91-183-2450613, 2450614
• Ph. No. +91-183-2258802-09, 2450601-12 : Extn. 3057, 3058
• E-Mail Id:- fcgndu@gmail.com , fc1gndu@gmail.com