Guidelines for application and admission

Admission to the following courses shall be made at the state level. A separate notification will be issued in the media. B.Architecture B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (GNDU Campus, RC Jalandhar, RC Sathiala, RC Sultanpur Lodhi, RC Gurdaspur.) B.Tech. Electronics and Communication Engineering (GNDU Campus, RC Jalandhar, RC Sathiala, RC Sultanpur Lodhi, RC Gurdaspur.) B.Tech. Food Technology LL.B.(Hons.)(Three Year) (GNDU Campus, RC Jalandhar) B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)(Five Year) (GNDU RC Jalandhar & Gurdaspur) 2. There will be no entrance test for the following courses where admission is based on 10+2 level. In these courses, admission will be made on the basis of merit of the candidate in the qualifying examination.

B.A(Hons.) Social Science B.Sc. (Hons. School) Economics B.A. (Hons. School) Punjabi B.Pharmacy B.Sc. (Hons. School) Chemistry) B.Sc. (Hons. School) Physics B.Sc.(Hons.School) Human Genetics Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) B.Com B.Com (Prof.) at GNDU RC, Gurdaspur and GNDU College, Jal.

by the Coordinator Dr. S.S. Dhillon Prof. Punjab School of Economics

by the Coordinator Dr. Subodh Kumar Department of Chemistry

by the Concerned Associate Dean, AA/ Principal of the College.

(Evening Shift Courses) 3. Admission in M.B.A. (Two Year) (GNDU Campus, RC Sathiala, , RC Gurdaspur, University College Jalandhar, ASSM College Mukandpur.) will be made on the basis of CMAT. The Coordinator of admission shall be Dr. Balwinder Singh, Head, Department of Commerce & Business Management. 4. There will be no entrance test for admission to various Postgraduate, Diploma and Certificate courses in the following departments. Admission will be made by the respective Heads of Departments on the basis of merit in the qualifying examination.

Department of Architecture (For M.Arch Urban Design) Department of History Department of Political Science Department of Psychology Department of Sociology Department of Library Science School of Social Sciences Journalism and Mass Communication (GNDU RC Campus, Jalandhar) Department of English Department of Foreign Languages Department of Hindi School of Punjabi Studies Department of Sanskrit Department of Urdu and Persian Punjab School of Economics Department of Commerce and Business Management (for M.Com course) Department of Guru Nanak Studies Department of Law (for LL.M.(Hons.) Course) Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences Department of Microbiology Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Department of Zoology GRD School of Planning Department of Physics Department of Chemistry Department of Mathematics Department of Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy (except M.S.P.T./ M.S.P.T.(Hons)./ M.D(Sports Medicine.) Department of Music Department of Physical Education GNDU Regional Campus, Gurdaspur/ GNDU College, Jalandhar 5. Admission to the following courses shall be based on merit of the candidate in the Entrance Test to be conducted by the respective Heads of Departments. For M.Com-Evening Shift)

All the M.Phil Courses M.Sc. Food Technology

M. Pharmacy M.Sc.(Hons.) Human Genetics M.Sc. Biotechnology (for 14 University seats) Master in Sports Physiotherapy/ M.D.(Sports Medicine) Master in Sports Physiotherapy (Hons.)(Self Financing Course) MBA (Hons.) Financial Services/ marketing and Retail Management(Self financing courses) M.B.A.(FYIC)(GNDU College, Jalandhar) Entrance Test to be conducted by the Principal of the College. B.Tech. Electronics Communication Systems -------- Entrance Test to be conducted by Engineering (Self financing course) | HOD Electronic Technology jointly. B.Tech.(Computer Engg.)Self financing course) -----

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Entrance Test for admission to the following courses shall be conducted by the Coordinator, mentioned againt each : M.C.A. (Three Year) (GNDU Campus,RC Gurdaspur, University College Jalandhar, ASSM College Mukandpur.) MCA (Software Systems)(Self financed course) & M.Tech(CSE) (GNDU Campus, RC Jalandhar, RC Gurdaspur M.Tech(Electronics & Comm. Engg. Specialization Communication Systems.) (GNDU Campus,RC Jalandhar & Gurdaspur) M.Tech(Software Systems) MCA(FYIC) (GNDU Campus,University College, Jalandhar) Dr. Rajinder Singh Virk, Computer Sc. & Engg. Department. Dr. K.S. Kahlon, Prof Department of Copmputer Science Engineering

Normalization procedure for merit based admissions Normalization procedure shall be adopted for UG and PG courses in which there is no Entrance Test. UG Courses Normalization of marks will be done on the basis of marks obtained by a candidate in Senior Secondary (+2) examination conducted by C.B.S.E., I.S.C., and P.S.E.B. in the state of Punjab and U.T. of Chandigarh. In science stream normalization of marks will be done on the basis of marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM) or Physics, Chemistry, Biology(PCB). The higher marks obtained in Mathematics or Biology will be considered for normalization. There will be no normalization of marks for students from other States or Boards. P.G. Courses Normalization of marks will be done on the basis of marks obtained by the candidate in the qualifying examination for students graduating from the Universities of Punjab. There will be no normalization of marks for students graduating from other Universities or Institutes. Normalization for admission to U.G. courses will be carried out as follows : Normalized marks = Marks obtained by the candidate x 100 Marks obtained by the topper of the Board in the stream in which the candidate qualified

Normalization for admission to P.G. Courses will be carried out as follows : Normalized marks = Marks obtained by the candidate x 100 Marks obtained by the topper of the University in the stream in which the candidate qualified The streams refer to combination of subjects such as Science, Arts, Commerce etc. For I.S.C. and C.B.S.E., the topper at National Level will be treated as the topper. If a candidate has passed qualifying examination in a year before 2013, the marks obtained by the topper of 2013 will be taken for normalization. Normalization will be done only for those courses which were offered by concerned Universities of the Punjab State in the session 2012-13. 7. Barring courses where a state level admission will be conducted, all application forms shall be submitted online (See Instructions). For last date for submission of application for different courses, see admission schedule. For bachelor degree courses, candidates can submit a single form for applying in more than one course within a stream (Sciences/Humanities) giving the names of the courses in the order of priority. For streams of Science and Humanities separate applications shall be submitted.

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For postgraduate courses and other courses candidates applying in more than one course shall have to submit separate forms. Each application form shall be submitted with an application fee of Rs. 1000/-. For schedule caste candidates the application fee shall be Rs. 500/-. Candidates seeking admission in various courses of the University, who have passed their lower examination with lateral entry and distance education programme, will have to get equivalency certificate from the University before getting the admission. For making online application click here. Each candidate shall bring a hard copy (a printed version of the online application) at the time of counseling (see admission schedule) accompanied by the following documents: Self-attested photocopy of matriculation or equivalent examination certificate bearing testimony to date of birth; Self-attested photocopy of detailed marks card of the qualifying examination, or evidence of having appeared in the qualifying examination; Character certificate from the Principal of the college/school last attended; Two recent passport size photographs duly attested by the Principal of the College/School last attended/gazetted officer. Photographs must be pasted on the Form with glue (Please do not use staple pins). Domicile certificate wherever applicable. Reservation certificate as applicable

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Note : Candidates from other than GNDU shall be required to submit migration and eligibility certificate after admission as per University rules. 10. i. Reservation of seats in a course shall be determined as per the Reservation Policy of the University. ii. Applications under a reserved category must be accompanied by a certificate from the competent authority (as given in Reservation Policy) stating that the candidate belongs to that particular reserved category for which he/she is claiming a seat.

iii. Under no circumstances, the proof of belonging to a particular reserved category shall be entertained or altered after the form has been submitted online. iv. All admissions made in the reserved categories will be provisional and liable to cancellation, if at any stage, any information about reserved categories furnished by the candidate is found to be fabricated or false. v. 3% seats shall be reserved in the professional courses for the residents of the villages Sathiala, Gagarbhana, Vadadpura at the Regional Campus Sathiala and at Regional Campus Sultanpur Lodhi for the residents of the village Fattudhinga.

11. i. Eligibility criteria for each course are available in the profile of respective departments. The candidates who are due to appear or have appeared in the qualifying examinations of Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, or any other examination considered as equivalent by Guru Nanak Dev University will also be eligible, provided in such cases the result must be available by the time of counselling failing which they will have no claim whatsoever for admission.

ii. Any degree/diploma from a fake University (as notified by the UGC) shall not be considered at all as a basis/eligibility for any admission to Guru Nanak Dev University. iii. In case of students who have participated in the Inter-University and/or in the National Tournaments as members of University or State team, the requirement of minimum marks for purpose of admission to postgraduate courses shall be reduced by 5%. 12. i. Where required, entrance test shall be conducted by the university/ department as per admission schedule.

ii. The details of syllabi for entrance test, mode of examination, style of questions etc. is available at the concerned Department. In case of two candidates securing equal marks in the entrance test, the candidate younger in age shall get priority. 13. Interview/Counselling i. All candidates whether being admitted on merit in qualifying examination or through an entrance test shall be required to appear for interview/counselling before the interview panel/Board of Control/ M.Phil Committee of the department concerned on a date and time as given in admission schedule If the number of qualifying candidates is more than the seats available, the Coordinator/Head shall have the right to call only a limited number of candidates in order of merit in the Entrance Test. Candidates appearing in interview/counselling shall carry with them original degrees/diplomas/ reserved category certificates for verification. As per instructions issued by the Punjab Govt., the counselling for General Category will be held first so that the candidates belonging to SC/ST category compete under General Category and will be considered in General Merit. Candidates belonging to General and Reserved Categories other than Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes who secure less than 30% marks in the Department Entrance Test will not be eligible for admission even if seats are available. In the case of Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes candidates, the eligibility condition is a minimum of 20% marks in the Entrance Test. Personal appearance of the candidate in counselling is mandatory for admission. The selected students will have to deposit their fee within two working days after the selection list is placed on the Notice Board failing which their seats will be declared vacant and will be allotted to the candidates next on the waiting list. 10% fee can be increased every year.

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The University may not offer any course, or may increase/decrease the number of seats in a particular course.

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If the number of candidates seeking admission to a course is not adequate (minimum of 5 candidates in case of PG courses and 10 in case of UG courses), the University may discontinue the course. Candidates who have passed B.A./B.Sc./B.Com. examination under old regulations (14 years) are also eligible for admission.

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iv. Medium of instructions/ in all courses (except languages) shall be English. 15. i. For approximate University tuition fee for various courses see Fee Structure ii. Fee structure and modes of payment for foreign/NRI candidates, in each course are given in Admission to Foreign/NRI candidates iii. 10% of the students admitted, subject to maximum of 5, in each course may be considered for fee exemption under fee exemption to poor students as per University rules. iv. The University also offers a number of scholarships and awards to its students. For Further details see Scholarships and Awards 16. Refund of fee/security A. General Course : 1) If a candidate does not join the course and surrenders the seat after getting admission slip, the fee and funds deposited by such a candidate will be refunded after deducting processing charges of Rs.1000/-. 2) A candidate, who joins the course/class, may be even for one day, and surrenders the seat in writing, will be refunded tuition fee and funds after deducting fee and funds for three months. 3) Before the completion of admission process, if a candidate is allowed to shift from one general course/department to another general course/department, for this purpose, fee and funds deposited by him/her will be adjusted after charging Rs. 5000/- (for each shifting) as shifting fee. These rules will be applicable for University Campus, Regional Campuses and constituent colleges. 4) The amount of security shall be refunded on receipt of application and No Dues Certificate from the department.

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Self-Financing Courses: Refund of fee: The fee and funds deposited against self-financed courses shall not be refunded in any case whether a candidate surrenders his/her seat before or after joining the course. Shifting from one course to another course: In case a candidate who has taken admission in a self-financed course and shifts to a general course as per merit list of the University campus, its Regional Campuses and constituent colleges, the fee and funds deposited against self-financed course shall be treated as first semester fee and funds for the general course. For second semester the candidate will deposit the tuition fee of general course and from third semester onwards, the candidate will deposit fee and funds of general course. No shifting from self-financed course to general course shall be allowed in the second and subsequent semesters even if the seat in general course is available.

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iii. Refund of Security: The amount of security shall be refunded on receipt of application and No Dues Certificate from the department. 17. i. ii. iii. Ragging of students is strictly prohibited on the campus. Each students must follow the directives given in Ragging :Prohibition, Prevention and Punishment 75% Attendance in theory and practical separately in each paper is mandatory. If a student does not attend the classes continuously for fifteen days without any information to the Head of the Department concerned, his/her name is liable to be struck off the rolls of the Department. He/she may seek re-admission giving valid reason for his/her absence within next fifteen days failing which he/she will forfeit the right of readmission. A full-time student of a course is not allowed to join a full time job. Any student found doing this at any time shall be liable to lose his/her admission or degree even at a later stage. However, this shall not apply to students who have taken leave for study from their employers. Admission to two full time courses is not allowed simultaneously . Candidates who have already passed M.A./M.Sc. examination from this University shall not be eligible for admission to a parallel course in this University.

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18. i. In case of Kashmiri migrant students, the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India shall be followed. ii. In case of outstanding artists, the University shall create 15 additional seats which may be allocated to different departments on the recommendation of a committee constituted for the purpose by the Vice Chancellor. 19. For any discrepancy or dispute, relevant ordinances as given in GNDU Calendar shall prevail.