M.A. in Religious Studies 

at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

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:

UG Courses	PG courses
BTech (Urban &Regional Planning)	MEd
Bachelor of Tourism & Travel Management .	PG Diploma in Mental Health Counseling
BA	PG Diploma in Translation
BSc	MCom, MSc Mathematics
BPT	MBA, MCA, MSc (IT), MSc (Maths), MA (Eco), MA Punjabi, MCom

{Source: MCA students & alumni}

Here's a summary of the feedback from students and alumni:

Pros:

* Cooperative faculty: Faculty members, clerical staff, and the head of the department are very cooperative and supportive, creating a comfortable learning environment.
* Good placements: Many students get placed in reputed companies, with the highest package reaching up to INR18 LPA and the average package being around INR3.54 LPA.
* Infrastructure: The university has a beautiful campus with plenty of greenery, modern facilities, and separate hostels for boys and girls.
* Festivals and events: The university organizes various fests and events throughout the year, providing opportunities for students to showcase their talents.
* Knowledgeable teachers: Most teachers are knowledgeable and experienced in their fields, making them effective mentors.

Cons:

* Curriculum limitations: While the curriculum covers important topics like artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, it may not be entirely up-to-date or practical-focused.
* Limited industry exposure: Some students felt that they didn't receive sufficient industry exposure or hands-on experience during their studies.
* Poor Wi-Fi connectivity: Unfortunately, Wi-Fi connectivity is limited within the university, affecting access to resources and communication.

Overall, MCA at GNDU seems to be a good choice for those seeking a supportive learning environment, good placements, and a strong foundation in computer science. However, students should be aware of the potential limitations of the curriculum and lack of industry exposure.

Gurunanak Dev University admission is done based on merit in the entrance exam or qualifying exam. Candidates willing to secure admission at GNDU must begin by meeting the course-eligibility criteria followed by filling out the application form and paying the application fee before the deadline.

Applicants are then required to appear for the relevant entrance accepted by the University. For candidates appearing for the entrance exam conducted by the HOD, the minimum marks for each category are as under:

Category	Minimum Marks required in entrance exam
General Category and Reserved categories (Other than SC/ST)	30%
SC/ ST	20%

After the selection process is completed, the University will release the merit list on its official website. All the candidates, whose name is on the merit-list, are required to appear for the counselling/ interview process for seat allocation and document verification process.

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

Courses	Eligibility
BE/BTech	Class 12 with 50% aggregate (45% for SC)
MBA/PGDM	Class 12 with 50% aggregate (45% for SC)
UG Diploma	Class 12
BSc	Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate (45% for SC)
BCA	Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate (45% for SC)
BCom	Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate (45% for SC)

 

Guru Nanak Dev University reserves seats for candidates belonging to various categories, such as SC, BC, PwD, etc. across the UG and PG courses that it offers. These seats are reserved as per the following reservation policy:

Cateogoy	Percentage of Seats Reserved
General	52%
Scheduled Caste	20%
Backward Class	8%
Ex-Serviceman/Ex-Serviceman (Dependent)	13%
Freedom Fighters (General)	1%
Persons With Disabilities	3%
Sports	3%

 

As per the GNDU admission guidelines, candidates joins the programme, even for a single day, but later surrender their seat in writing, will be eligible for a refund of tuition fee and funds. However, the refund amount will be calculated after deducting the fees and funds for three months.

If candidates does not accept the admission offer from the University, the fees and funds paid by such candidates will be refunded after deducting processing charges of INR 2,000.

Guru Nanak Dev University admissions is both entrance and merit-based. Candidates who want admissions can apply online by visiting the official website. Also, candidates need to fulfill the eligibility criteria for GNDU admissions. The entrance exam accepted for BTech, MBA, and MTech course is JEE Main, Guru Nanak Dev University Management Entrance Test (GMET), and GATE respectively.

The GNDU BSc fee is a cumulative total of multiple components, such as tuition fees, one-time fee, security deposit, hostel fees, mess fees, and more. The tuition fee for BSc at GNDU ranges between INR 26,700 and INR 4.2 lakh. The exact fee amount depends on the specialisation chosen by the candidate. The one-time fee payable by the candidates seeking admission to the BSc courses at the university is INR 1,300. It must be noted that the mentioned fees have been sourced from the official website of the university. They are still subject to change and hence, are indicative.

GNDU offers admission as per notification issued by Punjab Government. The University offers admission to its UG and PG courses on the basis of both merit and entrance-based. Admission to most of the courses is based on candidates performance in the Hence, the university does not offer direct admission. Aspirants can further reach out to the university admission office to get more details related to direct admission.

In order to submit the GNDU application success, candidates must pay the application fee on time. The fee payment can be done online through credit card/debit card/net banking. Moreover, the category-wise application fee is mentioned in the following table:

Category	Application Fee
General	INR 1,300
SC/ST (of Punjab)	INR 650