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{{Short description|Public university in Amritsar, India}}
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{{Infobox university
| name = Guru Nanak Dev University
| native_name = ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਦੇਵ ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਿਟੀ
| image_name = Guru Nanak Dev University Logo.png
| caption = The official logo of Guru Nanak Dev University
| motto = ਗੁਰ ਗਿਆਨ ਦੀਪਕ ਉਜਿਆਰੀਆ
| mottoeng = The Lamp of the Guru's Wisdom Illuminates
| established = 1969
| type = [[Government degree colleges in India|Government]]
| chancellor = [[Governor of Punjab (India)|Governor of Punjab]]
| vice_chancellor = Dr. Jaspal Singh Sandhu
| city = [[Amritsar]]
| state = [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]]
| country = India
| campus = [[urban area|Urban]]
| campus_size = {{convert|500|acre}}
| nickname =
| colors = Sky Blue {{color box|#7AAFEB}}
| undergrad =
| postgrad =
| affiliations = [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]]
| mascot =
| website = {{url|http://gndu.ac.in/}}
| logo = https://www.gndu-online.in/images/GNDU-logo.png
| coor = {{Coord|31|37|45|N|74|49|36|E|region:IN-PB_type:edu|display=inline, title}}
}}
The university is Entitled by [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] to offer higher studies degree courses online. Guru Nanak Dev University's campus is spread over {{cvt|500|acre}}<ref>{{Cite web|title=Guru Nanak Dev University|url=https://online.gndu.ac.in/about-university.aspx|access-date=2021-06-19|website=online.gndu.ac.in}}</ref> near village of Kot Khalsa, nearly {{cvt|8|km|spell=in}} west of the [[Amritsar]], next to [[Khalsa College, Amritsar]]. The Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar has got A grade by scoring 3.85 points in National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) grading, thereby becoming the only University in India to get this score. GNDU is the only State/Central/Private University in India to get this score.. <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://punjabnewsexpress.com/campus-buzz/news/gndu-offers-jobs-to-21-msc-chemistry-studentsplacement-toll-416-71985.aspx|title=GNDU offers jobs to 21 M.Sc Chemistry students, placement toll 416|website=punjabnewsexpress.com|access-date=27 July 2018}}</ref>

==Campus==
[[File:Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) Banner, Amritsar 3-5-2009 12-48-51 PM.JPG|Main Entrance|thumb|left]]
Guru Nanak Dev University campus is spread over {{cvt|500|acre}}<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mehra|first=Preeti|title=Campuses are beginning to see green|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/specials/clean-tech/campuses-are-beginning-to-see-green/article36552202.ece|access-date=2021-11-13|website=@businessline|date=19 September 2021 |language=en}}</ref> near the village of Kot Khalsa, some {{cvt|8|km|spell=in}} west of the [[Amritsar]] City on Amritsar - [[Lahore]] highway, next to [[Khalsa College, Amritsar]].

==Awards==

The [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]] accredited the university at the five-star level. Later, it was accredited at NAAC Grade "A" with a CGPA of 3.5. Most recently, it has been accredited with NAAC CGPA 3.51, enshrined with the esteemed "University with Potential for Excellence" and "Category - 1 Autonomy" Status by UGC and MHRD respectively. In December 2022 GNDU got A grade again in NAAC by scoring 3.85 score. GNDU is the only State/Central/Private University in India to get this score. <ref name="NAAC">{{cite web |title=NAAC |url=http://naacindia.org/Universities.asp?state=20}}</ref>

== Ranking ==
{{Infobox India university ranking
| type = University
| NIRF_U_2022 = 44
| NIRF_O_2022 = 80
}}
Guru Nanak Dev University was ranked 44th among universities in India by the [[National Institutional Ranking Framework]] (NIRF) in 2022<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nirfindia.org/2021/UniversityRanking.html |title = MoE, National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF)}}</ref> and 80th overall.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/OverallRanking.html |title = MoE, National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF)}}</ref>

==Vice Chancellors==
*Bishan Singh Samundri (1969 to 1978)<ref name="Our Vice Chancellors">{{Cite web |url=http://www.gnduaa.org/University/OurViceChancellors/tabid/71/Default.aspx |title=Our Vice Chancellors |date=29 December 2018 |website=www.gnduaa.org |access-date=29 December 2018}}</ref>
*Karam Singh Gill (1978 to 1981)
*[[J. S. Grewal]] (1981 to 1984)
*S. S. Bal (1985 to 1988)
*[[Gurdip Singh Randhawa]] (1989 to 1996)
*Harbhajan Singh Soch (1996 to 2001)
*S. P. Singh (2001 to 2006)
*Ajaib Singh Brar (2009 to 2017)
*Jaspal Singh Sandhu (2017–Present)<ref>{{cite web|title=Vice Chancellor's Message|url=http://web.gndu.ac.in/vcs-message.aspx|website=web.gndu.ac.in|publisher=Guru Nanak Dev University|access-date=23 August 2017}}</ref>

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar- Administarion Block and Post Office.jpg|Administration block and post office
File:Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar 3-5-2009 12-49-09 PM.JPG|Main entrance
File:Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar- main gate 2009-03-05.JPG|Main entrance gate
File:Guru Nanak Dev University3.jpg|alt=Maharaja Ranjit Singh Bhawan Photo|[[Ranjit Singh|Maharaja Ranjit Singh]] Bhawan
</gallery>

== Notable alumni ==
{{Alumni|date=July 2022}}
Some of the notable alumni include:<ref>{{Cite web|title=Guru Nanak Dev University|url=https://online.gndu.ac.in/ProminentGNDUAlumni.aspx|access-date=2021-11-13|website=online.gndu.ac.in}}</ref>
* [[Ajit Pal Singh]], Indian Hockey Olympian and both Padmashri and Arjuna Awardee
* [[Sh. Atul Nanda|Atul Nanda]], Advocate General for the State of Punjab
* [[Bhura Singh Ghuman|Prof. Bhura Singh Ghuman]], Former Vice Chancellor, Punjabi University, Patiala<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Service|first=Tribune News|title=Alumni share memories at GNDU meet|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/amritsar/alumni-share-memories-at-gndu-meet-726796|access-date=2021-11-13|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en}}</ref>
* [[S. Dilbagh Singh, IPS]], Director General of Police, Jammu and Kashmir
* Justice Fatehdeep Singh Sandhu, Hon’ble Judge, Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh<ref name=":0" />
* [[S. Gurbachan Singh Jagat, IPS (Retd.)]], Former Governor of the State of Manipur ('''currently Trustee of The Tribune, Chandigarh''')
* [[S. Gurtej Singh Sandhu]], Vice President, Advanced Technology Developments Micron Technology, USA
* [[Brig. Harcharan Singh (Retd.)]], Indian Hockey Olympian and both VSM and Arjuna Awardee
* [[Dr. Harinder Pal Singh]], Director, Fortis Escorts Hospital and Research Centre, Amritsar
* [[S. Kartar Singh Pehlvaan, IPS (Retd.)]], Former Inspector General of Police, Punjab and Indian Wrestling Player and both Padmashri and Arjuna Awardee
* [[S. Manmohan Singh, IPS]], Director General of Police and Winner of Sahitya Akademi Award
* [[Mr. Navdeep Singh Suri, IFS (Retd.)]], Former Ambassador to Egypt and UAE and High commissioner to Australia
* [[Smt. Rajbir Kaur]], Indian Women Hockey Player and Arjuna Awardee
* [[Prof. R. K. Kohli]], Former Vice Chancellor, Central University of Punjab and Former Vice Chancellor, D.A.V. University, Jalandhar ('''currently Vice Chancellor, Amity University, Mohali''')
* [[S. Sarabjit Singh, IPS (Retd.)]], Former Director General of Police, Punjab
* [[Sh. Satish Kumar Sharma, IPS (Retd.)]], Former Director General of Police, Punjab
* [[Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, IAS]], chairman, National Highways Authority of India, Government of India
* [[Dr. Suman Sharma]], International Basketball player and First Vice Chairman of the Indian Basketball Players Association and Arjuna Awardee
* [[Surjit Patar|Surjit Pattar]], Punjabi Writer and Poet ('''currently President of Punjab Arts Council, Chandigarh and Padmashri Awardee''')<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-02-21|title=Can't become original thinker if weak in mother tongue: Surjit Patar|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/can-t-become-original-thinker-if-weak-in-mother-tongue-surjit-patar/story-hw89SV3yxY9Z9F14jM9XYK.html|access-date=2021-11-13|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-08-22|title=Surjit Patar appointed chairperson of Punjab Arts Council|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/surjit-patar-set-to-replace-satinder-satti-as-punjab-arts-council-chief/story-mNuxSAOuKXEEd09BZC6InM.html|access-date=2021-11-13|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>
* [[S. Swarajbir Singh, IPS (Retd.)]], Former Director General of Police, Meghalaya ('''currently Editor Punjabi Tribune''')
* [[Rear Admiral Yogesh Sharma (Retd.)]], Western Naval Command, Mumbai
* [[Satinder Satti]], anchor and actress
* [[Amrinder Gill]], singer and actor
* [[Ranjit Bawa]], singer and actor
* [[Sugandha Mishra]], singer and actress
* [[Gurpreet Ghuggi]], comedian and actor
*[[Sanjeev Kumar Yadav]], [[Deputy Commissioner of Police]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Meet IPS Sanjeev Yadav, who is set to receive President's Gallantry Medal for the 11th time|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-meet-ips-sanjeev-yadav-who-is-set-to-receive-president-s-gallantry-medal-for-the-11th-time-2930306|access-date=2022-01-26|website=DNA India|language=en}}</ref>

==See also==

* [[Indian Institute of Management, Amritsar]]
* [[List of places named after Guru Nanak Dev]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==

* [http://www.gndu.ac.in/ Official University website]
*[http://online.gndu.ac.in/pdf/naac_certificate.pdf NAAC Certificate]

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