GNA University: Admission 2026, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

GNA University Admission Dates 2026

Admissions for the 2026-27 academic session have concluded. B.Tech, BBA, BCA, and B.Pharm admissions used CUET UG 2026 and GNA University’s own entrance test, with enrolments completing by August 2026. MBA 2026-28 admissions used CAT 2025 and MAT scores, with the batch starting in September 2026.

Tentative dates for the upcoming 2027-28 cycle are listed below. Official schedules will be published once the cycle opens.

The table below lists entrance exams accepted across programme families at GNA University.

GNA University Courses and Fees

GNA University offers programmes across 10 schools covering engineering, pharmacy, hospitality, design, business, allied health sciences, natural sciences, and physical education. Total fees below are from the official fee structure for the general quota (2026 academic year).

GNA University’s specialised B.Tech tracks in AI and ML, Cyber Security, Quantum Computing, and Full Stack Development carry a premium of approximately INR 2 Lakhs over standard branches. The university is one of the few private universities in Punjab to offer a B.Tech in Quantum Computing and Aerospace Engineering at the undergraduate level.

GNA University Admission Process

B.Tech Admission

GNA University B.Tech admission accepts JEE Main scores, CUET UG scores, and the university’s own entrance test. Eligibility requires 10+2 with at least 45% marks in PCM. The university runs rolling admissions from January to August each year, allowing students who did not secure seats in earlier rounds to apply as late as the admission closing date. B.Tech is offered across 10+ specialisations through the School of Engineering, Design and Automation and the School of Computational Sciences.

B.Pharm and Allied Health Admissions

B.Pharm requires 10+2 with at least 45% marks in PCB or PCM. CUET UG scores are accepted. GNA School of Pharmacy is a dedicated school for pharmacy education at GNA University. BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) is a 4.5-year programme with a mandatory internship, requiring 10+2 with PCB. Allied health programmes including BMLT, B.Sc Medical Radiology, and B.Sc Nutrition and Dietetics follow the same PCB eligibility norm.

MBA Admission

MBA eligibility requires a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks. Accepted entrance exams include CAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, and GNA University’s own Management Aptitude Test (GNA MAT). MBA is offered with specialisations in Finance, Marketing, HR, Business Analytics, and Digital Marketing through the GNA Business School. The selection process involves an entrance exam score and a brief interview. The general MBA has a total fee of INR 4.14 Lakhs while specialised MBA tracks cost INR 5.18 Lakhs.

BBA, BCA, and B.Com Admission

BBA, BCA (including Cyber Security and AI specialisations), and B.Com (Hons.) admit students through CUET UG or direct merit. Eligibility is 10+2 with at least 45% aggregate. These programmes are offered by the GNA Business School and School of Computational Sciences. BBA in Digital Marketing and B.Com in Computer Science are distinct specialisation tracks offered in addition to the standard courses.

M.Tech and MCA Admission

M.Tech programmes in CSE, ECE, Civil, and CAD/CAM require a B.Tech with at least 55% marks. GATE scores or CUET PG qualify for admission, with the university also accepting GNA Entrance Test scores. MCA requires a graduation with 50% and Mathematics in 10+2. Lateral entry options are available for Diploma holders applying directly to the second year of B.Tech and lateral B.E programmes.

GNA University Placements

In the 2024 placement season, GNA University achieved a placement rate of 93.09% with a highest package of INR 30.50 LPA and an overall average of INR 3.5 LPA. Per NIRF 2025 submitted data, a total of 318 students secured placements. Of these, 160 UG 3-year graduates received offers with a median of INR 3 LPA, and 110 out of 190 UG 4-year graduates were placed with a median of INR 3.50 LPA.

Top confirmed recruiters include L&T, DRDO, Sonalika Tractors, Infosys, Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Bosch, Wipro, SportKing, and Dynamic Industries. Hiring sectors span engineering and manufacturing, IT services, automotive, and banking. L&T and Sonalika (a major Punjab-based tractor manufacturer) are among the strongest core-engineering recruiters at GNA University.

GNA University Rankings

GNA University participates in NIRF and has appeared in the Engineering category. The university also appears in Outlook India’s engineering rankings for private institutions.

NIRF’s Engineering 201 to 300 band places GNA University among mid-tier private engineering colleges nationally. The Outlook 2025 rank of 80 in Private Engineering is a more specific indicator of its standing among private institutions in India.

GNA University Campus and Infrastructure

GNA University is located at Sri Hargobindgarh, Phagwara-Hoshiarpur Road, Phagwara, Punjab 144401, on the NH44 corridor between Phagwara and Hoshiarpur. The campus operates 10 schools across engineering, pharmacy, design, hospitality, business, natural sciences, allied health, and physical education with dedicated school buildings and facilities for each discipline.

On-campus Boys’ and Girls’ hostels are available with annual fees up to INR 45,000 per year. Facilities include a Learning Resource Centre (library), digital classrooms, a health centre, NCC and NSS units, and sports grounds. The School of Hospitality operates industry-standard kitchen labs and front-office simulation facilities for BHMCT students.

GNA University lists over 40 industry recruiting partners and 20+ skill development partners, supporting placement readiness through internship programmes and pre-placement training integrated into the curriculum. The Phagwara location provides convenient access for students from Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Haryana.

GNA University vs CT University vs RIMT University

GNA University, CT University (Ludhiana), and RIMT University (Gobindgarh) are all private universities in Punjab serving overlapping applicant pools of students from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu who seek AICTE-approved private university education in the state.

CT University holds a stronger NAAC grade (A+) and is the preferred option for students prioritising accreditation standing among the three. GNA University offers the broadest B.Tech specialisation portfolio, including niche tracks in Quantum Computing and Aerospace Engineering not widely available at similar-tier private Punjab universities. RIMT University at Gobindgarh is the most accessible option for students from the industrial belt of Fatehgarh Sahib and Khanna. All three have comparable fee bands and admission accessibility through CUET UG and direct routes.