Admission to Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) is based on JEE Main scores and 12th-grade marks. Applicants must pass the JEE Main, which consists of 90 questions with at least 30% required to pass. The application fee is 2000 INR. Admission involves several counseling sessions, where branches like CSE and ECE are allotted based on rank. The admission fee for electronics and communication is 53,000 INR for six months. Classes start on August 1st, with a faculty mostly holding M.Tech or Ph.D.
degrees. The teacher-student ratio varies, and although generally knowledgeable, some faculty members are said to lack practical experience. Each day typically includes 4-5 lectures and one lab session. Exams include minor (20-30 marks) and major (70-80 marks) exams per semester. Fees are considered reasonable, with odd semester fees ranging from INR 42,000 to INR 70,435 and even semester fees around INR 46,000. The total B.Tech cost, excluding hostel and transport, is about INR 4,15,000.
Scholarships are available for deserving students. The annual B.Tech fee is around INR 1 lakh, with lower fees for arts and economics. Management courses cost more. Hostel fees are relatively low, but food costs can be higher. Reserved category students receive discounts, while self-financed B.Tech students pay double. GNDU has strong placement records, especially for CSE students, with placements starting from the 7th semester. About 75-85% secure jobs with companies like TCS, Capgemini, and Nagarro visiting the campus.
The highest package in recent years was 44 LPA, with an average of 5-6 LPA. Internships offer stipends between 5,000 to 30,000 INR. The placement cell supports securing both on-campus and off-campus opportunities. Scholarships and financial aid are available for economically disadvantaged and meritorious students, with specific options for SC/ST categories, single parents, and government bank employee families. Fee concessions and sibling scholarships are also offered. Despite these aids, some students are concerned about the scholarship allocation process and rising fees.
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