Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar Answered Questions

To get admission to a Diploma programme at Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) in Amritsar for 2024, you can apply online and follow these steps:go to the GNDU websiteClick apply nowFill out the application form with the required details.Pay the application fee.Upload the required documents Click submitPrint out the application.The application fee for general category is INR 1300 and INR 650 for SC/ST ( of Punjab) Admission to Diploma level courses at GNDU is based on merit, while admission to most other courses based on entrance test.

According to the GNDU BA eligibility criteria, an applicant must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board with at least 40% aggregate in relevant subjects to be eligible for admission. The applicants must also possess all the documents required to prove their eligibility at the time of admission. The eligibility criteria may vary across the specialisations offered at the university and its affiliated institutes. Candidates pursuing a BA (Pass) may be offered a BA (Hons) in any one of the three elective subjects taken up by them, provided they have obtained at least 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in the subject concerned in the semester I and semester II examinations of the BA (Pass) course.

BA admission dates at GNDU vary from year to year. As of now, the university has not released the admission dates for BA admissions 2025. In 2024, the university started accepting applications for BA admission on May 8, 2024. The online aplication process continued till June 20, 2024. Hence, the admissions for the upcoming year are expected to begin in May 2025. 

Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) has over 30,000 seats for various BA courses. The mentioned number includes the BA seats available at the GNDU-affiliated colleges offering BA courses. These seats are allocated through a merit list prepared based on the applicants' performance in the entrance exam conducted by the HOD. The university also reserves some seats for candidates belonging to SC, Backward Class, PwD, etc. The mentioned seat information is sourced from the official website of the university/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative. 

The last date to apply for GNDU BA admission varies yearly. In 2024, the last date to register for BA admission was June 20, 2024. The entrance exam was conducted on June 24, 2024. The admission process was concluded in the first week of July. To avoid missing the deadline, candidates are advised to apply soon after the declaration of Class 12 results of various boards. For more information, candidates must visit the university's official website.

Yes, Bachelor of Arts or BA is available at GNDU. The university offers BA and BA (Hons) courses at the university campus and through its affiliated institutes. Some BA courses offered at the university include BA in Social Sciences, BA in Journalism & Mass Communication, BA (Programme), etc. The duration of these courses is three or four years depending on the choice of specialisation.

Candidates seeking BA admission at GNDU can apply online through the university'official website. The steps included in the GNDU BA application process are as follows:Step 1: Visit the official website of GNDUStep 2: Click on the 'Admission' tab.Step 3: Register for admission and generate a student ID & password.Step 4: Use the generated credentials to log inStep 5: Fill out the application form for BA and upload the required documents.Step 6: Pay the application fee and submit the application form.The application fee is INR 1,500 for General category candidates and INR 750 for candidates belonging to the SC category and have a Punjab Domicile. 

The cost of pursuing a BA at GNDU varies across the BA specialisations offered at the university and its affiliated institutes. It is inclusive of various components, such as tuition fees, security deposit, hostel fees, etc. The GNDU BA fees ranges between INR 14,980 and INR 3.15 lakh for various specialisations. Additionally, candidates must pay a one-time fee ranging from INR 1,300 to INR 2,000. It must be noted that the mentioned fee is sourced from the official website of the university/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

Yes, SC/ST candidates pursuing a BA at GNDU are eligible to apply for various scholarships. These scholarships are provided by different ministries and departments. The following table presents some scholarships that SC/ST students of GNDU can apply for:Issuing AuthorityScholarshipMinistry of Minority Affairs - Post-Matric Scholarships Scheme for MinoritiesDepartment of Empowerment of persons with disabilities - Post-Matric Scholarships Scheme for minoritiesMinistry of Social Justice and EmpowermentTop Class Education Scheme for SC studentsMinistry of Tribal AffairsNational Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST students Scholarship (Formally Top Class Education for Scheduled Tribe Students)

No, as per the available information, there is no provision for direct admission to BA at Guru Nanak Dev University. BA admissions at the university are entrance-based. The entrance exam is conducted by the Head of the Department offering BA courses at GNDU. To appear for this exam, candidates must fill out an application form on the official website of the university. Based on the performance in this exam, a merit list is prepared. Only the applicants whose names are included in the merit list can get an admission at GNDU for BA, provided they fulfil the preset eligibillity criteria.