Guru Nanak Dev University: Statistics

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#2050 of 14,131 In the World
#609 of 5,830 In Asia
#41 of 876 In India
#4 of 34 In Punjab
#1 of 3 In Amritsar
#320 of 3,690 For Nutrition and Food Science
Top50% For 99 other topics
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Acceptance rate
50%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
gndu.ac.in
Languages
English;Hindi;Panjabi;Urdu

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate50%
Admissions Requirements12th year senior secondary/intermediate examination or recognized foreign equivalent, and entrance test
Academic CalendarJuly to June

We've calculated the 50% acceptance rate for Guru Nanak Dev University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

Guru Nanak Dev University has published 12,337 scientific papers with 194,155 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Chemistry, Engineering, Biology, Physics, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Biochemistry, and Medicine.

Publications
12,337
Citations
194,155

Guru Nanak Dev University majors

by publication & citation count

Chemistry
8,967 / 171,480
Engineering
7,880 / 138,098
Biology
7,628 / 147,344
Physics
7,410 / 130,942
Organic Chemistry
6,821 / 143,109
Environmental Science
5,420 / 101,071
Quantum and Particle physics
5,413 / 91,839
Materials Science
5,317 / 106,076
Biochemistry
4,877 / 107,750
Medicine
4,386 / 70,237
Computer Science
3,888 / 42,956
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
3,224 / 32,656
Genetics
3,066 / 58,962
Metallurgical Engineering
2,901 / 56,303
Geology
2,627 / 48,030
Optical Engineering
2,525 / 45,278
Ecology
2,241 / 41,657
Mathematics
2,058 / 23,605
Chemical Engineering
1,828 / 39,696
Physical chemistry
1,808 / 38,842
Geography and Cartography
1,750 / 23,306
Statistics
1,697 / 21,191
Electrical Engineering
1,683 / 19,758
Paleontology
1,658 / 32,528
Botany
1,651 / 41,701
Business
1,598 / 14,885
Political Science
1,512 / 11,588
Psychology
1,488 / 14,605
Law
1,478 / 11,523
Pathology
1,475 / 26,261
Nanotechnology
1,402 / 27,361
Environmental Chemistry
1,355 / 28,468
Philosophy
1,265 / 9,664
Telecommunications
1,200 / 12,187
Nutrition and Food Science
1,180 / 41,972
Nuclear Physics
1,176 / 20,317
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,154 / 10,018
Sociology
1,084 / 9,416
Machine Learning
1,052 / 10,662
Mechanical Engineering
1,052 / 14,338

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 47 177
1992 50 122
1993 44 86
1994 43 113
1995 50 136
1996 60 164
1997 54 169
1998 67 181
1999 64 239
2000 100 261
2001 76 309
2002 135 431
2003 140 575
2004 149 761
2005 175 944
2006 207 1282
2007 256 1658
2008 264 2204
2009 292 2978
2010 324 3427
2011 350 4625
2012 390 5346
2013 502 6237
2014 567 7425
2015 590 8323
2016 708 9121
2017 702 10070
2018 782 11412
2019 802 14458
2020 814 17810
2021 967 22481
2022 1022 27421
2023 908 28136
Academic rankings

Tuition

International studetns Undergraduate, foreign students, 1,000-15,000 per annum; Postgraduate, foreign students 1,000-18,000 per annum (USD)
Local studetns Undergraduate, Indian students,11,445-14,000 per annum; Postgraduate, Indian students, 13,425-36,500 per annum (INR)

Guru Nanak Dev University has on-campus housing.

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Guru Nanak Dev University.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Post Diploma Business and Commerce, Computer Science, Economics, Fine Arts, Journalism, Law, Mass Communication
Bachelor's Degree Agriculture, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Business and Commerce, Education, Fine Arts, Law, Modern Languages, Music, Natural Sciences, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Religion, Social Sciences, Sports Medicine
Bachelor's Degree (professional) Architecture and Planning, Engineering, Technology
Master's Degree Agriculture, Architecture and Planning, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Business and Commerce, Economics, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Law, Modern Languages, Music, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Religion, Social Sciences, Sports Medicine, Technology
Master of Philosophy Hindi, History, Musical Instruments, Political Sciences, Psychology, Religious Studies, Singing, Sociology

Guru Nanak Dev University alumni

  1. Sugandha Mishra

    Sugandha Mishra
    Born in
    India Flag India
    Years
    1989-.. (age 35)
    Occupations
    actorsingertelevision presenter
    Biography

    Sugandha Santosh Mishra is an Indian actress, playback singer, television presenter, comedian and radio jockey in the Indian film and television industry. She is known for her character in The Kapil Sharma Show. She was also noticed for her appearance in the TV reality show The Great Indian Laughter Challenge.

  2. Amrinder Gill

    Amrinder Gill
    Born in
    India Flag India
    Years
    1976-.. (age 48)
    Occupations
    singeractor
    Biography

    Amrinder Singh Gill is an Indian actor, singer, songwriter, and film producer who makes Punjabi-language films and music. He has been nominated for twenty-four PTC Punjabi Film Awards, winning seven including three for Best Actor, and two for Best Playback singer and has been nominated for five Filmfare Awards, winning two for Best Actor and Best Playback singer, among other accolades.

  3. Gurpreet Ghuggi

    Gurpreet Ghuggi
    Born in
    India Flag India
    Years
    1971-.. (age 53)
    Occupations
    actorcomedian
    Biography

    Gurpreet Singh Waraich, commonly known as Gurpreet Ghuggi, is an Indian actor, comedian and politician. He is known for his works in Punjabi and Hindi films. Ghuggi began his career by acting in theatre in the early 1990s, after which he had recurring roles in television series such as Ronak Mela and the soap opera Parchhaven. He gained international public recognition with comedic leading roles through his videos Ghuggi Junction (2003) and Ghuggi Shoo Mantar (2004), before beginning his film career by starring as Patwari Jhilmil Singh in Asa Nu Maan Watna Da (2004). He starred in the film Carry On Jatta (2012), and was praised for his meaningful leading role in Ardaas (2015).

  4. Ranjit Bawa

    Ranjit Bawa
    Born in
    India Flag India
    Years
    1989-.. (age 35)
    Occupations
    singer
    Biography

    Ranjit Singh Bajwa known professionally as Ranjit Bawa, is an Indian singer and actor associated with Punjabi language music and films. He rose to fame from his single "Jatt Di Akal" from his debut in the 2015 album, Mitti Da Bawa which was awarded the "Best World Album" award in the 2015 Brit Asia TV Music Awards. He has also received "PTC Best Folk oriented Song Award" in 2013 for his Song in 2013, Jatt Di Akal. His numorous songs including 'Yaari Chandigarh Waliye' and 'Impress' peaked on UK Asian Music Chart and UK Punjabi Music Charts. He made his film debut in playing the title role in Toofan Singh, a semi-biographical film about the 1980s Punjabi activist Shaheed Bhai Jugraj Singh Toofan.

All 12 notable alumni

Guru Nanak Dev University faculties and divisions

Campus : Gurdaspur Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Management
Campus : Jalahandar Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering
Faculty : Applied Sciences Applied Chemistry, Food Science, Pharmacy, Textile Technology
Faculty : Arts and Social Sciences Arts and Humanities, History, Information Sciences, Library Science, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences
Faculty : Economics and Business Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Economics
Faculty : Engineering and Technology Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Technology
Faculty : Humanities and Religious Studies Arts and Humanities, Religious Studies
Faculty : Languages English, Foreign Languages Education, Indic Languages, Modern Languages, Sanskrit, Urdu
Faculty : Law Law
Faculty : Life Sciences Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Botany, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Zoology
Faculty : Physical Education Physical Education
Faculty : Physical Planning and Architecture Architecture, Town Planning
Faculty : Science Chemistry, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics
Faculty : Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine
Faculty : Visual and Performing Arts Music, Performing Arts, Visual Arts

General information

Alternative names GNDU
गुरु नानक देव विश्वविद्यालय
Founded 1969
Accreditation University Grants Commission (UGC); National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
Motto The Lamp of Guru?s wisdom Illuminates and Enlightens
Colors sky blue

Location and contacts

Address Grand Trunk Road Off NH 1
Amritsar, Punjab, 143 005
India
City population 1,584,000

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