GNDU Campus Admission 2026-27: Online Registration Open from 8 May, Schedule and Fees Released

As per the official Guru Nanak Dev University Prospectus 2026-27 published by the university at gnduadmissions.org, campus admissions for the 2026-27 academic session opened on 8 May 2026. The cycle covers all undergraduate, postgraduate, and integrated programmes on the main Amritsar campus and at constituent campuses in Gurdaspur and Jalandhar, with programme-specific last dates running from June through July 2026. Students must complete registration on the official portal within the deadline applicable to their chosen programme group to be considered for admission.

Programmes Offered in 2026-27

GNDU offers more than 150 programmes across over 40 teaching departments spanning arts, science, commerce, engineering, law, management, pharmacy, and health sciences. Five-year integrated programmes such as BBA+MBA, BCA+MCA, and BCom+MCom allow students to complete both UG and PG qualifications in a single enrolment, with structured exit options available after three or four years for those who wish to leave with a UG degree.

Registration Fee for 2026-27

The registration fee is charged on a per-programme-group basis and is non-refundable under any circumstance. Payment can be completed through net banking, debit or credit card, or by depositing a bank challan at any HDFC Bank branch. Candidates applying for more than one programme group must pay the fee separately for each group at the time of form submission.

The complete programme-wise fee structure, covering tuition, examination, and development charges for every course, is available in the official GNDU Fee Structure document published at gnduadmissions.org. Students must review the exact fee applicable to their programme before submitting the application.

Eligibility Criteria

For most UG programmes, candidates must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. A relaxation to 45% is available for SC and ST candidates in select programmes. BTech and B.Arch require at least 60% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics at the 10+2 level. BTech seats are filled based on JEE Main 2026 All India Rank, with 85% of available seats allocated to Punjab domicile candidates and 15% open to applicants from all states.

For PG programmes, candidates must hold a relevant Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks. MBA admission is through a university-conducted management entrance test. LLM admission is decided by a separate entrance test held at the Amritsar, Gurdaspur, and Jalandhar campuses. Admissions to all other PG programmes are merit-based on qualifying examination scores.

Admission Schedule 2026-27

Key dates confirmed in the official GNDU admission notice for 2026-27 are listed below. Dates for merit list publication and counselling for non-law UG and PG programmes will be notified separately at gnduadmissions.org.

Seat Reservation Policy

GNDU follows the Punjab state reservation policy for government and government-aided institutions. Candidates must present valid and current certificates issued by a competent authority at the time of document verification during counselling. Seats for Border Area and Rural Area candidates are supernumerary, meaning they are over and above the sanctioned intake for each programme.

How to Apply: Step-by-Step

1. Open the official admission portal at gnduadmissions.org and generate your login credentials using your name, mobile number, and email address.
2. Pay the non-refundable registration fee of Rs 1,500 (General) or Rs 750 (SC, Punjab domicile) through the online payment gateway or by depositing a challan at an HDFC Bank branch.
3. Select the programme group you wish to apply for, then complete the application form with accurate academic and personal details.
4. Upload scanned copies of your Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, a recent passport-size photograph, and your category certificate if you are claiming any reservation benefit.
5. Save your application ID and download the confirmation slip; this will be required during counselling and document verification.
6. If applying for BTech, keep your JEE Main 2026 registration number and All India Rank ready before filling the form, as seat allotment follows the rank directly.
7. For LLM, the entrance test is on 15 July 2026 at the Amritsar, Gurdaspur, and Jalandhar campuses; download your admit card from the portal as soon as it is released.