GNDU Admission 2026

Guru Nanak Dev University
Amritsar, Punjab · GNDU · Estd. 1969
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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GNDU 2026-27 admissions OPEN at gnduadmissions.org. Many UG/PG deadlines 20 Jun & 11 Jul; entrance tests & counselling underway. Updated: 2026-06-17

About Guru Nanak Dev University

Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) is a public state university located in Amritsar, Punjab. Established on 24 November 1969 by the Punjab State Legislature to mark the 500th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, GNDU operates a 500-acre main campus on Grand Trunk Road and three regional campuses at Gurdaspur, Sathiala and Jalandhar. The university is accredited NAAC A++ and recognised as a "Category-I" university by UGC.

GNDU has 37 university teaching departments organised into 7 faculties — Arts & Social Sciences, Sciences, Languages, Education & Information Technology, Medical Sciences, Engineering & Technology, and Economics & Business. It offers 200+ UG, PG, MPhil and PhD programmes plus a strong distance-education programme through the Directorate of Online Studies. The university hosts notable centres for Sikh studies, Punjabi literature, life sciences and emerging technology.

Most GNDU UG/PG admissions are merit-based on qualifying-examination marks. B.Tech admissions follow JEE Main; MBA accepts CMAT/MAT; LLB has its own entrance. PhD admissions are through the GNDU PhD entrance plus interview. Distance education programmes accept applications throughout the academic year.

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Application fee: ₹1,200 (General) / ₹600 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

Merit + JEE Main (B.Tech) + GNDU PhD entrance
Conducted by Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Most GNDU UG and PG admissions are merit-based on qualifying-examination marks. B.Tech admissions follow JEE Main scores. MBA admissions accept CMAT/MAT scores. LLB has its own entrance. Some PG departments conduct their own entrance examinations. PhD admissions through the GNDU PhD entrance plus interview.

Other accepted exams

  • Merit (Class 12 / Bachelor's)
  • JEE Main (B.Tech)
  • CMAT
  • MAT
  • GNDU LLB Entrance
  • GNDU PhD Entrance
  • UGC-NET
  • GATE

Eligibility

UG: Class 10+2 from a recognised board with subject combinations as per programme; minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwBD). B.Tech: 10+2 with PCM at 60%+ and a valid JEE Main 2026 score. PG: Bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline with at least 50% (45% for reserved categories). MBA: Bachelor's with at least 50% and a valid CMAT/MAT score. PhD: Master's with 55%+ and qualifying UGC-NET / GATE / GNDU PhD entrance plus interview.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
Online registration opens (all programmes) 08 May 2026 — — Open
B.Tech counselling (JEE-Main based) at MRS Bhawan 16 Jun 2026 – 20 Jun 2026 — — Ongoing
Last date to apply - major UG & FYIP courses TBA – 20 Jun 2026 — — Upcoming
Last date to apply - most 2-year PG courses TBA – 11 Jul 2026 — — Upcoming
PG entrance tests 13 Jul 2026 – 21 Jul 2026 — — Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Visit gnduadmissions.org and register with name, email and mobile
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    Login and choose programme — UG, PG, B.Tech, LLB or Diploma
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    Fill the application form, upload Class 10/12 / Bachelor's marksheets, photograph, signature, caste certificate
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    Pay the application fee online
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    For B.Tech: submit JEE Main 2026 score in the application
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    For PG with entrance: appear in the GNDU department entrance test
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    Counselling and admission based on merit / JEE Main / entrance score
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    Report at the GNDU Amritsar campus or assigned regional campus

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

GNDU offers Punjab Government Post-Matric scholarships for SC/BC/OBC students, the GNDU Merit scholarships, fee concessions for the Single Girl Child, the Earn-and-Learn scheme, sports/co-curricular scholarships, and Government of India Post-Matric scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal.

Reservations

Punjab state reservation policy applies: SC 25%, BC 12%, plus 4% PwBD horizontal. EWS 10% as per Government of India norms. Punjab domicile preference applies. Sports persons, NCC cadets, defence wards, Single Girl Child and Kashmiri migrant quotas per the GNDU prospectus.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Guru Nanak Dev University?
Guru Nanak Dev University admits students primarily through Merit + JEE Main (B.Tech) + GNDU PhD entrance. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Guru Nanak Dev University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹1200 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹600 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Guru Nanak Dev University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Guru Nanak Dev University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Guru Nanak Dev University accept Merit + JEE Main (B.Tech) + GNDU PhD entrance scores?
Merit + JEE Main (B.Tech) + GNDU PhD entrance is the primary basis for admission at Guru Nanak Dev University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.