GNDU B.Tech: Admission Schedule

Events Dates (Tentative)
Online Registration Window July 28 – August 15, 2021
Final Registration Deadline August 21, 2021
Submission of Score/ Ranks of JEE Mains September 11 – 13, 2021
Release of Provisional Merit List September 14, 2021
Release of Final Merit List September 16, 2021
Choice Filling Window of Engineering Branches September 17 – 20, 2021
Seat Allocation and Document Verification September 21, 2021
Online Document Submission & Issuance of Admission Slips September 23 – 25, 2021
Release of Waiting Lists September 28, 2021

Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) offers four-year B. Tech degrees in several engineering disciplines under the Faculty of Engineering and Technology. The Faculty of Engineering and Technology at GNDU offers the said programs through individual departments, viz., Computer Engineering & Technology, Electronics Technology, Food Science and Technology, and University Institute of Technology.

  • Students can choose to pursue B. Tech in Civil, Mechanical, Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Food Technology, and Textile Processing Technology disciplines.
  • The University also allows lateral entry in all B. Tech programs except for the Computer Engineering discipline.
  • The programs are delivered in the semester system.
  • The primary eligibility criterion is to qualify senior secondary examination with at least a 50% aggregate score.
  • Admission is on the basis of the JEE Main score.
  • Admission is an annual process, conducted online through www.gndu.ac.in.
  • Reservation of seats is as per the directives of the state Government of Punjab.

GNDU B. Tech: Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility conditions for B. Tech Semester I admissions:

  • Candidates applying for B. Tech at GNDU are required to have qualified Senior Secondary Examination having studied Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English.
  • Candidates opting for the B. Tech in Textile Technology should have studied Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects in their Senior Secondary level along with either Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Computer Science/ Biology.
  • All candidates should have an aggregate score of at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST).
  • Holding a valid JEE Main score is a mandatory criterion for being considered for admission.
  • Admission into B. Tech in Computer Engineering is on the basis of performance in University conducted Entrance Test

Eligibility conditions for Lateral Entry

GNDU allows Lateral Entry into Semester III of all B. Tech programs except the Computer Engineering discipline. Candidates are required to fulfill the following eligibility conditions:

  • Completed two-years Diploma after 10+2 or three-years Diploma after Class 10th in the relevant subject discipline from a State Technical Board.
  • Candidates who have completed a UGC-recognized B. Sc. degree in a relevant stream and have studied Mathematics in the 10+2 level are also considered eligible.
  • All applicants should have scored a minimum aggregate of 50% (45% for SC/ST candidates).
  • Candidates appearing for their qualifying examination are eligible to apply, provided they can produce their result at the time of counseling.

GNDU B. Tech: Admission Criteria

Selection Criteria

  • Admission into Semester I of B. Tech degree at GNDU is on the basis of All India Ranks in the JEE Mains.
  • The University releases provisional merit lists and waiting lists on the basis of the JEE Mains score.
  • Seat Allocation is done after counseling and document verification, on the basis of candidates’ merit, choice of program, and availability of seats.
  • Selection for Lateral Entry admissions is done through counseling, on the basis of merit in qualifying examination.

How to Apply?

Candidates are required to register online through the GNDU admission portal www.gndu.ac.in. All information related to programs is available on www.gnduadmissions.org.

  • Register on the portal with the basic personal details to receive a UID and password.
  • Access the Application form on the portal using the UID and password.
  • Complete the Application form with valid and necessary details.
  • Pay the one-time, non-refundable registration fee of INR 2000 online using Debit/ Credit Cards or Net Banking. The fee can also be paid offline through an HDFC Bank branch.
  • Review and submit the form.
  • Take prints of the completed application form and payment confirmation for document verification.

Documents to be submitted:

Three sets of Print out of the filled-in online application form along with attested photocopies of the following documents need to be presented at the time of counseling:

  • Senior Secondary Marksheet
  • Class 10th certificate
  • Reservation certificate in the specified format (if applicable)
  • Character certificate provided by the Principal of the college/school last attended
  • JEE Main Admit Card & Score/ Rank Card
  • Also, recent passport size photographs duly attested by the Principal of the College/ School last attended.
  • Migration and Eligibility Certificate (for candidates from other University/Boards)

GNDU B. Tech: Course Details

  • The B. Tech degree at GNDU follows the Credit Based Evaluation and Grading System.
  • The curriculum consists of core engineering subjects, departmental electives, compulsory interdisciplinary subjects, and language papers.
  • Students are required to study a compulsory language paper in Punjabi in the first two semesters.
  • Students who are not domiciles of the state have to study a special paper in lieu of the Punjabi language paper.
  • Industrial Training and Projects form part of the curriculum carrying credits.
  • Students are also required to attend seminars and complete Research Projects towards the completion of the degree.
  • Evaluation is done through mid-term and semester-end examinations with the weightage of 20 and 80 percent accorded respectively.

The detailed syllabus for each engineering discipline can be accessed from the links tabulated below:

GNDU B. Tech: Placement

Placement statistics for the batch graduating in 2019 – 20 is presented below:

Program No. of Students Placed Highest CTC Offered
B. Tech Computer Science Engineering 352 INR 14 lac
B. Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering 66 INR 5.25 lac
B. Tech Mechanical Engineering 2 INR 3.75 lac
B. Tech Food Science & Technology 4 INR 5.00 lac

An indicative list of the companies that recruited during the current placement season is:

Jaro Education Stylumia Lido Learning Byju’s ITC Foods TCS Codevita Ninja
Capgemini TCS Ninja Infogain Code Brew Cognizant KPMG
Software AG Xenon Stack E&Y Amdocs Wipro Khanna Paper Mills

FAQs

Ques. What is the seat matrix for B. Tech programs at GNDU?

Ans. The Annual Intake capacity and seats reserved for specific categories of students is tabulated below, course-wise.

Course Total seats Quota Reserved Categories
SC/ST BC PWD Others
B. Tech (Computer Science & Engineering) 240 85% 51 20 10 16
15% 9 2 - -
B. Tech (Electronics & Communication Engineering) 120 85% 26 10 5 8
15% 5 1
B. Tech (Electronics & Computer Engineering) 20 85% 4 2 1 1
15% 1
B. Tech (Civil Engineering) 60 85% 13 5 3 4
15% 2
B. Tech (Mechanical Engineering) 60 85% 13 5 3 4
15% 2
B. Tech (Food Technology) 40 85% 9 3 2 3
15% 2
B. Tech (Textile Processing Technology) 20 5 2 1 2

Ques. Are foreign nationals accepted for admission at GNDU?

Ans. Yes, foreign nationals are accepted for admission at GNDU. 20% of seats are reserved for such candidates over and above the regular intake capacity. The registration fee payable by foreign/ NRI applicants is USD 500. The B. Tech tuition fees for foreign nationals’ ranges between USD 6670 and USD 3410 per annum.

Ques. What is the attendance policy at GNDU?

Ans. The attendance policy at GNDU is quite stringent. Some of the facets of the policy are:

  • Students are required to maintain 75% attendance in theory and practical papers separately.
  • A student’s name is liable to be struck off the rolls in case s/he remains absent in class for 15-days without any prior intimation.
  • No student is allowed to enroll for more than one full-time program at a time, neither are they allowed to be in full-time employment.

Ques. Are any scholarship schemes available for GNDU students?

Ans. Yes, definitely. GNDU has several scholarship options for meritorious students, physically disabled students as well as students from the economically weaker section of the society.

  • The university considers 10% of the students admitted (subject to a maximum of 5) in each course for partial fee exemption under the ‘fee exemption to poor student’s scheme’.
  • External scholarships like the Post Matric Scholarships for SC/ OBC students offered by the DPI, Punjab, State Merit Scholarships, National Scholarships for Minorities as well as Merit-cum-Means scholarship, etc. are also available for GNDU students.
  • Financial Aid awarded by private bodies like Mahesh Dutt Bhalla and Jaswant Kaur Bhalla Scholarship, Prof. M. P. Satija Scholarship, Harnarinder Jot Sarup, etc.

Ques. What is the intake capacity for lateral entry admissions into B. Tech at GNDU?

Ans. As per the University rules, the sum of 10% of the total sanctioned strength and vacant seats of the previous session in semester III is the intake capacity for lateral entry admission into a particular engineering discipline. Please note that GNDU allows lateral entry into all engineering disciplines except Computer Engineering.

Ques. What is the quota reservation for admission at GNDU?

Ans. As per GNDU regulations, 85% of total sanctioned intake is reserved for candidates belonging to the state of Punjab. The remaining 15% of seats are allocated to candidates from outside the state.