B.Tech. in Food Technology 

at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

For BTech admission at Guru Nanak Dev University, it is mandatory to appear for the JEE Main entrance exam. In addition to this, candidates must have passed Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate. The total course fee for the BTech course at GNDU ranges between INR 4.7 lakh and INR 10.3 lakh. However, for some of the other undergraduate and postgraduate courses, Guru Nanak Dev University admits students on the basis of merit.

The seat intake varies from one specialisation to another. Moreover, it also vary from one campus to another. Find below the seat intake for some of the GNDU Amritsar BTech specialisations on the main campus:

NOTE: The seats can be increased or decreased at the time of admission with the approval of the competent authority.

This state university is ranked 48 under the university category in the NIRF rankings 2023. It also provide placement support to the students.  The highest package and average package stood at INR 17.40 LPA and INR 6.20 LPA, respectively. The list of recruiters that participated in GNDU placements 2023 included renowned companies such as TCS, ITC Limited, Wipro, ICICI Bank, and many others.

The university offer four-year BTech in various specialisations. Some of the GNDU BTech specialisations are mentioned in the table given below:

For admission to a BTech course in GNDU, aspirant should be a Class 12 pass with at least 50% aggregate from a board recognised or established by the Central/State government through legislation with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. The minimum required aggregate for SC candidates is 45%. Moreover, the candidates must hold the relevant documents as well for verification purposes during form filling and admission confirmation.

The total course fee include various components such as the tuition fee, registration fee, security deposit, etc. Total tuition fee for GNDU BTech range between INR 4.66 Lacs - INR 10.29 lakh. This fee range includes BTech course fees at other campuses as well. Moreover, the given fee is as per an unofficial source. Hence, the actual amount may vary. Candidates are advised to reach out the university admission office to get more details related to the fee structure or check out the GNDU Prospectus 2023.

Yes, Guru Nanak Dev University offer full-time BTech course. It is a four-year course divided into eight semesters. The UG-level course is offered in various specialisations, including Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, etc. Admission to the BTech programmes is offered based on merit in JEE Main. Candidates shortlisted based on exam score are further required to appear for the counselling round conducted by the university.

The University has released the overall placement data on its official website. From 2022 to 2024, the number of students placed has declined year-on-year. On the other hand, a fluctuating trend was recorded in the number of companies that offered job opportunities. Refer to the table below for a detailed analysis of GNDU placement trends: 

Yes, for some course, GNDU takes admission without entrance exam. The admission to those courses is allotted based on the merit secured in the qualifying exam.  

Admission to following GNDU courses is based on merit in the qualifying exam:

The minimum percentage required for GNDU admission for some popular courses is mentioned below: