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{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=April 2018}}
{{tone|date=June 2020}}
{{Infobox university
|image =GNA University.png
|name = GNA University
|established = 2014
|type = Private
|endowment =
|chancellor = S. Gursaran Singh
|vice_chancellor= Dr. V.K. Rattan
|city = [[Phagwara]]
|state = [[Punjab, India|Punjab]]
|country = India
|coor =
|publictransit =
|undergrad = Yes
|postgrad = Yes
|staff =
|website = {{url|gnauniversity.edu.in}}
|footnotes =
|mottoeng=Inspiring Innovation.....|president=S. Gurdeep Singh Sihra|campus=Urban}}

'''GNA University''' is a private university in [[Phagwara]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], India. It was established by State Government [[Punjab Legislative Assembly|Punjab]] Act no. 17 of 2014.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ugc.ac.in/privateuniversitylist.aspx?id=28&Unitype=3 | title=Private University Punjab | publisher=[[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]]| access-date=17 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Short-course-on-aircraft-performance-concludes-at-PEC/articleshow/52914082.cms | title=Short course on aircraft performance concludes at PEC | publisher=[[Times of India]] | work=Vishakha Chaman | date=25 June 2016 | access-date=17 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/punjab/punjab-passes-private-universities-bill-amid-stiff-opposition_949376.html | title=Punjab passes private universities bill amid stiff opposition | publisher=[[Zee News]] | date=22 July 2014 | access-date=17 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/pb-passes-private-universities-bill-amid-stiff-opposition-114072201245_1.html | title=Pb passes private universities bill amid stiff opposition | publisher=[[Business Standard]] | date=22 July 2014 | access-date=17 July 2016}}</ref> GNA group is a manufacturer of car parts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gnagears.com/|title=Gears Manufacturer - Bull Gear, Planet Gears, Pinion, Ring & Speed Gears Exporters & OE Suppliers of Gears{{!}} GNA Gears|website=www.gnagears.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-06-20}}</ref>

GNA University offers courses in various fields of Design, Engineering, Management, Animation, Hotel Management and Hospitality, Computer science, Business Studies and Physical Education. GNA University is awarded as 'Best University ATC 2017' by Parametric Technology Corporation (PTC) University, USA, during an event in Thailand.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.punjabiinholland.com/news/32963-parametrictechnology-corporation-ptc-university-usa-organized-international-ptc-university-atc-summit-2017-at-hotel-.aspx|title=Award}}</ref>

== Programs in GNA University ==
[[File:GNA University Exterior.jpg|thumb|
Administrative Block of GNA University.
]]
GNA University offers Degree and Certificate courses in more than 50 programs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.shiksha.com/university/gna-university-phagwara-46926/courses|title=Courses Offered by GNA University, Phagwara - Shiksha|last=www.Shiksha.com|website=www.shiksha.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-07-20}}</ref> Post-Graduate and Graduate courses are offered in Engineering, Design, Management, Animation, Computer Science and Physical Education. The university also offers Diploma and Certificate programs in CAD-CAM and Engineering field.

== Business School ==
The University launched GNA Business School in year 2016, by Gurdeep Singh Sihra, and Prem Kumar.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.punjabiinholland.com/news/26603-gna-university-launched-gbs-gna-business-school.aspx|title=GNA University launched GBS – GNA Business School|website=www.punjabiinholland.com|access-date=2017-08-02}}</ref> The B-School is established under the Faculty of Business Studies of GNA University.

== Tie-Ups ==
GNA University has MoU's and Tie-Ups with reputed organisations. GNA University has signed MoU with Cambridge University Press.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cityairnews.com/content/gna-university-signs-mou-cambridge-university-press|title=MoU with Cambridge}}</ref> The University also has MoU with TimesPro, which is an Initiative by [[The Times of India]] for Placement.

University has signed an MoU with [[La Verne, California]] for short term, and long-term programs along with Faculty and Student Exchange program.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.punjabiinholland.com/news/30462-memorandum-of-understanding-mou-signed-by-gna-university-and-university-of-la-verne-california.aspx|title=MoU with La Verne}}</ref> A MoU has also been Signed with [[National Stock Exchange of India]] Academy to offer programs to students of Management. [https://www.learnvern.com/ LearnVern], An Online Learning portal also has signed MoU with GNA University.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cityairnews.com/content/gna-university-signs-mou-learnvern|title=MoU with Learnvern}}</ref> This university also joined Oracle Workforce Development Program (WDP) which is governed by Oracle University, USA, to develop students for latest industry trends.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cityairnews.com/content/gna-university-and-oracle-collaborated-impart-training-owdp-program|title=Oracle Program}}</ref>

== Events ==

Punjab Spell Bee Championship is another event hosted by GNA University which is another state level competition.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://barusahib.org/akal-academy/winners-of-punjab-spell-bee-competition-2016/|title=Winners of Punjab Spell Bee Competition 2016|date=2016-11-29|work=The Kalgidhar Society, Baru Sahib|access-date=2017-07-20|language=en-US}}</ref>

Punjab Film Festival which was first of its kind event in the state of Punjab, was organised by GNA University in the month of March in which various films are showcased.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/jalandhar/punjab-film-festival-begins-in-city/384983.html|title=Punjab Film Festival begins}}</ref>

International Conference on Hospitality and Tourism was held in November, 2016 in university premises which was graced by various eminent personalities from the hospitality and tourism sector. more than 30 research papers were presented during the event.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mediapunjab.com/news?news_id=45386|title=MediaPunjab - INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE (ICOHOST 2016) at GNA UNIVERSITY|website=www.mediapunjab.com|language=en|access-date=2017-07-20}}</ref>

The university also hosts Annual Sports Meet every year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/jalandhar/two-day-sports-meet-begins-at-gna-university/397734.html|title=Sports Meet}}</ref>

Baisakhi Mela is also one of the Mega event for the university. In year, 2018, Baisakhi Mela was celebrated along with Coke Studio Minicert in the campus premises in which [[Sharry Mann]], one of the renowned singer of Punjab performed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/jalandhar/baisakhi-celebrated-with-gusto/574106.html|title=Sharry Mann Coke Studio}}</ref> [[File:GNA_University_Campus.jpg|thumb|Exterior view of GNA University academic blocks]]

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