Latest Updates: The Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) has signed an MoU with the Sports Authority of India to set up a residential sports academy. The college also declared new guidelines for reopening of colleges this year. 

Important Dates 

Event Date
Last date for online registration 15/08/2020
Starting date for submission of online application 28/07/2020
Last date for submission of online application 21/08/2020

Guru Nanak Dev University was established in 1969 marking the 500th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak ji. The university offers education to around 20,000 students across faculties. The university ranks 16th among the top 50 universities. It is also NAAC accredited and has been placed 12th by the NAAC. It has also been accredited by the UGC as a ‘University with potential for excellence’. The college provides BA courses in journalism, law, Punjabi and social sciences.

GNDU BA Eligibility Criteria

  • GNDU BA Journalism and Mass Communications: Candidates have to pass +2 from any recognized Board or University in any stream with at least 50% marks.
  • GNDU BA (Hons): Candidate must have at least 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in the subject concerned in the semester I and semester II examinations of the B.A
  • Students options for Hindi Patrakarita are also eligible for BA(Hons) in Hindi.
  • Students of B.A. who opts for Functional English as elective subject for three years also be allowed to study honours in English, provided he has obtained at least 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in functional English in semester I and Semester II.
  • GNDU BA Pass course:Candidates have to pass 12th board exams from any recognized board. 

GNDU BA Admission Guidelines 

Admissions to the BA programs are based on merit obtained by the students in the entrance exam conducted by the department. 

How to Apply? 

  • Go to the university’s website and sign up for the admission
  • LogIn and register for a particular course
  • A one-time non-refundable fee of Rs 1200 for general category students, Rs 600 for SC/ST category students, and $500 USD for NRIs.
  • Fill the online application form
  • Print out the filled application, attach certificates. The application form has to be attested as well.
  • Candidates have to get an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
  • Hardy copy of the documents and the filled application form should be sent to the university while the soft copy should be uploaded on the website.
  • The college will send candidates a formal admission letter if selected. Those who have received letters can deposit the course fees
  • Fees have to be paid within two days of the names being declared on the notice board. 

Read More: GNDU Admission

GNDU BA Course Details

The institution offers BA courses in four subjects- law, social sciences, Punjabi and journalism.

Bachelor of Arts  Core subjects
Law
Social Sciences
Punjabi
Journalism

Read More: GNDU Courses & Fee 

GNDU BA Fee Structure 

The fee details for the BA courses at GNDU are as follows: 

Course Fees for Indian students(INR) per year Fees for foreign students(USD) per year
BA LLB 54205 ---
BA Social Sciences 28615 820
BA Journalism and Mass Communication 51635 1470
BA Punjabi 16925 480

Read More: GNDU Distance Education 

GNDU BA FAQs

Ques. Does the university provide scholarships?

Ans. Yes. There are scholarships. Scholarships are given based on government rules. If any reserved category candidate gets admission in general category due to his/her higher rank in merit he/she will be eligible for all benefits of reserved category like Post matric scholarship schemes of Punjab State in accordance with the rules of Punjab Govt.

Ques. Does the university have a quota for sports and art?

Ans. Yes, in case of outstanding artists, the University shall create 15 additional seats which may be allocated to different Departments on the recommendation of a committee constituted for the purpose by the Vice Chancellor.

Ques. Does the college have a placement cell?

Ans. Yes, high profile corporates recruit from this university. The average salary during campus placements is Rs 4 Lakh

Ques. What kind of extracurricular activities take place on campus?

Ans. Students are encouraged to take part in youth training camps, hiking and trekking and zonal youth festivals.

Ques. Does the university have a hostel facility?

Ans. Mata Nanaki Girls Hostel has four blocks for girl students. Girls upto 25 kms from the college are not eligible to avail the hostel. The rest can. The hostel also has a canteen.