GNDU Amritsar - Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Undergraduate Eligibility (B.Tech)

• Academic Requirement: 10+2 completion (PSEB, CBSE, ISC)
• Minimum Marks: 50% aggregate score (45% for reserved SC/ST categories)
• Flagship Intake: 240 seats strictly for B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering
• Total UG Specializations: 10 distinct B.Tech specializations offered

Entrance Gateways

• Primary Engineering Gateway: JEE Main (All India Rank)
• Internal Testing: University conducts its own test for specific branches (e.g., Textile, Computer Engineering)
• Counseling Venue: Held at the GNDU Campus for admission guidance
• Non-Engineering UG/PG: Governed primarily via CUET UG/PG metrics

Recent JEE Main Cut-off Margins

• B.Tech CSE (Gen-Home State): Closing rank ~145,410
• B.Tech ECE (Gen-Home State): Closing rank ~145,410
• B.Tech AI & ML (Gen-Home State): Closing rank ~145,410
• Seat Confirmation: Mandates immediate payment of the first fee installment post-counseling

Core Undergraduate (B.Tech) Programs

The 4-year Bachelor of Technology framework for 2026–2027 integrates traditional engineering principles with robust laboratory sessions.

Emerging Tech & Specialized B.Tech

To address industry demands, GNDU provides specialized engineering verticals emphasizing AI, automation, and modern processing.

Postgraduate (M.Tech) Verticals

Advanced 2-year Master of Technology programs and integrated 5-year tracks geared toward intense technical research and planning.

Annual B.Tech Academic Fees

• Total 4-Year B.Tech Outlay: Ranges from ₹ 5.40 Lakhs to ₹ 11.93 Lakhs
• Average Yearly Baseline: Approximately ₹ 1.39 Lakhs per annum for major branches
• B.Tech CSE Outlay: Total estimated at ₹ 5.27 Lakhs to ₹ 6.12 Lakhs
• Payment Schedule: Charged on a yearly basis, typically split into two unequal installments

M.Tech & PG Degree Outlays

• Total 2-Year M.Tech Outlay: Ranges from ₹ 1.90 Lakhs to ₹ 3.15 Lakhs
• M.Tech CSE Tuition: Estimated at ₹ 3.15 Lakhs (Total)
• Integrated M.Tech Programs: Total 5-year fee around ₹ 5.32 Lakhs to ₹ 7.64 Lakhs
• General PG Sc/Arts: Ranges affordably between ₹ 30,000 to ₹ 2 Lakh per year

Hostel, Mess & Deposits

• Hostel Accommodation: Varies between ₹ 44,000 to ₹ 50,000 per annum (Single/Double/Triple sharing)
• Mess Charges: Approximately ₹ 20,000 per annum
• Security Deposits: One-time deposits for hostel and mess are roughly ₹ 6,000 each
• Seat Confirmation: Requires upfront deposit immediately post-counseling

Annual B.Tech Academic Fees

• Total 4-Year B.Tech Outlay: Ranges from ₹ 5.40 Lakhs to ₹ 11.93 Lakhs
• Average Yearly Baseline: Approximately ₹ 1.39 Lakhs per annum for major branches
• B.Tech CSE Outlay: Total estimated at ₹ 5.27 Lakhs to ₹ 6.12 Lakhs
• Payment Schedule: Charged on a yearly basis, typically split into two unequal installments

M.Tech & PG Degree Outlays

• Total 2-Year M.Tech Outlay: Ranges from ₹ 1.90 Lakhs to ₹ 3.15 Lakhs
• M.Tech CSE Tuition: Estimated at ₹ 3.15 Lakhs (Total)
• Integrated M.Tech Programs: Total 5-year fee around ₹ 5.32 Lakhs to ₹ 7.64 Lakhs
• General PG Sc/Arts: Ranges affordably between ₹ 30,000 to ₹ 2 Lakh per year

Hostel, Mess & Deposits

• Hostel Accommodation: Varies between ₹ 44,000 to ₹ 50,000 per annum (Single/Double/Triple sharing)
• Mess Charges: Approximately ₹ 20,000 per annum
• Security Deposits: One-time deposits for hostel and mess are roughly ₹ 6,000 each
• Seat Confirmation: Requires upfront deposit immediately post-counseling

Government DBT & Welfare Schemes

• Primary Scheme: Post Matric Scholarships available for SC/OBC categories
• State Schemes: Eligible for Punjab State Merit Scholarships
• National Scope: Support facilitated via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
• Income Cap: Strict family income limitations applied as per government mandates

Institutional Merit Waivers

• Internal Aid: GNDU grants internal freeships to support financially weak but academically gifted students
• Performance Metric: Requires maintaining top-tier CGPA without active backlogs across semesters
• Education Loans: The university aids students in securing bank loans if they miss scholarship cutoffs

Application Protocols

• Mandatory Details: Aadhar linking, income certificates, and validated academic scorecards are critical
• Disbursement: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) pushed into Aadhar-seeded accounts
• Timeline: Processing and verification conducted exclusively during the odd-semester entry

Apex B.Tech Compensation Metrics

• Overall B.Tech Median Package: ₹ 4.95 Lakhs per annum
• General Package Range: Historical brackets fall between ₹ 5.00 Lakhs to ₹ 7.70 Lakhs
• CS/IT Volume: B.Tech Computer Science and ECE record the heaviest conversion rates
• Food Tech & Specialized ROI: Maintains consistent placement with a median around ₹ 4.95 LPA

M.Tech & PG Placement Statistics

• M.Tech Median Package: Ranges solidly from ₹ 6.35 Lakhs to ₹ 7.70 Lakhs per annum
• Integrated PG (5-Year) Packages: Median recorded at ₹ 7.70 LPA (e.g., Urban Planning / CSE)
• Specialized Masters: Infrastructure and Transport Planning secure a median of ₹ 6.35 LPA

Corporate Engagement

• Core IT Recruiters: Top-tier service networks like TCS, Wipro, and Capgemini drive volume hiring
• Finance/Consulting: Firms engage specifically for analytics, data sciences, and MBA cohorts
• Sector Reach: Spans FMCG, manufacturing, banking, and deep-tech AI startups