Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar is a public state university established in 1969 by the State Legislature Act No. 21 of 1969. The university has been accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an ‘A++’ grade. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has conferred the varsity with status of “University with Potential for Excellence” in the year 2012. It is also known as GNDU Amritsar. The campus of the university covers an area of 500 acres. The varsity has 43 teaching departments and two regional campuses. At present, 165 colleges are affiliated to GNDU Amritsar.
The university offers a total of 124 courses at diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate levels. For admission to courses offered by Guru Nanak Dev University candidates need to appear for the entrance examination conducted by the university. JEE Main and NATA scores are accepted for admission to B.Tech and B.Arch programmes. The varsity has signed MoUs with various overseas and domestic universities to provide exposure to the students. GNDU Amritsar students can avail scholarships available on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). The campus of Guru Nanak Dev University has modern and upgraded facilities & infrastructure for the convenience of students. The university sports teams participate in numerous state and national level competitions.
The university is located in Grand Trunk Road, Off, NH1, Amritsar, Punjab. The nearest airport to the university is Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport. It is located 10.7 km away from the campus. Amritsar Junction Railway Station is 12.2 km away from the university premises. With a distance of 11.6 km, Hall Gate Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to the varsity.
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