GNDU Admission 2026: Courses, Eligibility, Application Form, Last Date

Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) admission for 2026 opens online registration on May 8, 2026, through gnduadmissions.org, requiring a non-refundable fee of Rs. 1500 for general candidates and Rs. 750 for SC Punjab domiciles per program group. With over 150 programs across UG, PG, and PhD, eligibility starts at 50% in qualifying exams for most UG courses like B.Tech CSE (45% for SC/ST), selected via JEE Main ranks or university entrance tests held from June 22 to August 4, 2026. This page outlines precise dates, step-by-step process, criteria, reservations, and documents from the official 2025-26 prospectus, ensuring you navigate counseling rounds effectively for seats in Amritsar's main campus or regional centers.

Applicants must register online at gnduadmissions.org to generate a login ID via SMS/email, then fill forms and pay fees through HDFC Bank or net banking. Submit by deadlines, upload photos, and download admit cards for tests/counseling.

• Generate login with basic details.
• Pay registration fee and fill application, selecting priorities in program groups.
• Upload self-attested documents like marksheets.
• Appear for entrance if required, then mandatory in-person counseling.
• Deposit admission fees within 2 days post-allotment.

For B.Tech lateral entry, apply separately with diploma details. Provisional admissions for pending results, but confirm by counseling or face cancellation.

Eligibility varies by program, with 5% relaxation for SC/ST. Provisional for appearing candidates, but results must meet cutoffs by counseling.

For FYIP programs, 10+2 with 50%; multiple exits require CGPA 5.0+.

Many programs require university-conducted tests; others use national scores like JEE Main 2026 for B.Tech (85% Punjab quota) or GAT-B for Biotechnology.

• University Entrance: 30% minimum score (20% SC/ST); syllabus on department profiles.
• National/State: JEE Main for Engineering, NATA for B.Arch, GPAT for M.Pharm.
• Tie-breaker: Higher qualifying marks, then age.

No test for merit-based like some M.A. programs; check prospectus for exemptions.

In-person at department panels from June 26, 2026; general category first, then reserved. Limited calls based on merit if oversubscribed.

• Verify documents, allot seats per merit/entrance.
• Deposit fees on-spot for B.Tech/B.Arch, within 2 days others.
• Waiting list for no-shows.
• Provisional; cancellable for false info.

Anti-ragging affidavits required.

Non-refundable, paid online or via bank.

Higher for multiple Sports Sciences programs: Rs. 1400-1700 general.

Merit from entrance (30% min) or qualifying marks; national tests prioritized for professional courses.

• B.Tech: JEE Main rank + counseling.
• MBA: University Management Entrance on June 25, 2026.
• PhD: UGC-NET or university test + interview.
• Tie: Qualifying % > age.

85% Punjab residents for state quota programs.

20% supernumerary seats; apply with AIU equivalence, valid visa.

• Fees: 1.5x Indian (e.g., B.Tech USD 2600 first sem).
• Contact: dean.academic@gndu.ac.in.
• Separate PhD process.

GNDU follows a fixed schedule for 2026 intakes, with updates posted on gnduadmissions.org. Key milestones include early May registration and late July counseling closures.

Late applications not accepted; check website for program-specific extensions.