Guru Nanak Dev University
Believing in a motto that says, ‘The Lamp of Guru’s wisdom Illuminates and Enlightens’, The Guru Nanak Dev University was established at Amritsar, on November 24, 1969 to commemorate Guru Nanak Dev’s birth quincentenaries’ celebrations. Sprawled across 500 acres, near village of KotKhalsa, Guru Nanak Dev University has attained the highest status of University with Potential for Excellence (UPE) by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
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With the Governor of Punjab as it chancellor, G.N.D.U. is both a residential and an affiliating university. Imparting education and promoting research in the humanities, learned professions, sciences, especially of applied nature and technology, the studies and research on the life and teachings of Guru Nanak are also taught.In addition to working towards the promotion of Punjabi language, the university also aims at spreading education among educationally backward classes and communities, among other commitments.Presenting a picture of modern architecture mixed with tradition, its red brick geometrical blocks represent its regard for time-honored values and its commitment to scientific advancement.Adjoining Khalsa College, the university today, boasts of 37 academic departments, two regional centers, three constituent colleges and a score of support service departments together with several administrative offices. Accredited by The National Assessment and Accreditation Council as a five-star level, the university is best known for its courses in technology, architecture, law, management, commerce and pharmacy.
Ranked 25th among Top 100 Universities in India by National Institutional Ranking Framework (MHRD) in 2016, more than 4000 students are placed through campus placements/ off campus placements/ joint campus placements every year. Top recruiting companies include 99 Acres.com, TCS, Naggaro, Capgemini, Thought Works, Spray Engineering, Paxcel Technologies, Vardhman Textiles Ltd, among many others.Famous for organizing training on career guidance and personality development seminars, workshops and guest lectures, the university provides enough exposure for students, along with academic excellence and sharpening skills and talents through co-curricular activities.
Promoting entrepreneurial activities and following the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS), the university also undertakes research projects funded by CSIR, UGC and DST. UGC recognized and NAAC accredited with ‘A’, they offer student-faculty exchange and training with University of Colombo, Bloomsburg University etc. Separate hostel for boys and girls accommodating 1614 and 2161 students respectively with indoor and outdoor game facility, the university is also equipped with auditorium, sports, library and health services. The alumni of the University, all over the world, have won laurels for their alma mater in the fields of academics, sports and culture. With the establishment of new shops, mess and canteens, the university prioritized student welfare. Committed to promote academic excellence and socially relevant education, GNDU has made all efforts to meet the national and global standards. With a glorious history of over 42 years, GNDU is the place to be!Admissions have already begun and will close by 13th July.
