Guru Nanak Dev University: Difference between revisions

  | vice_chancellor        = Dr. Jaspal Singh Sandhu

'''Guru Nanak Dev University''' ('''G.N.D.U.''') was established at [[Amritsar]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], India on 24 November 1969 to commemorate [[Guru Nanak Dev]]'s birth quincentenary. The university is Entitled by [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] for offering 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]]. G.N.D.U. is both a residential and an affiliating [[university]]. In conceiving its future course, the objectives enshrined in the Act 1969 emphasized that the new university would make provision for imparting education and promoting research in the humanities, learned professions, sciences,<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> especially of applied nature and technology. Studies and research on the life and teachings of [[Guru Nanak]], in addition to working towards the promotion of [[Punjabi language]] and spreading education among educationally backward classes and communities were the other commitments.

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|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]]. G.N.D.U. presents a picture of modern architecture. Traditional red brick [[geometrical]] blocks represent its regard for time-honored values and its commitment to scientific advancement. Making its humble beginning in an annex of the adjoining Khalsa College, the university today boasts 37 academic departments, two regional centers, three constituent colleges and a score of support service departments together with several administrative offices.

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.<ref name="NAAC">{{cite web |title=NAAC |url=http://naacindia.org/Universities.asp?state=20}}</ref>

| NIRF_U_2021 = 53

| NIRF_O_2021 = 85

Guru Nanak Dev University was ranked 53rd among universities in India by the [[National Institutional Ranking Framework]] (NIRF) in 2021<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nirfindia.org/2021/UniversityRanking.html |title = MoE, National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF)}}</ref> and 85th overall.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nirfindia.org/2021/OverallRanking.html |title = MoE, National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF)}}</ref>

*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>

 

 

 

 

File:Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar- Administarion Block and Post Office.jpg|Administarion block and post office

== Notable alumni<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> ==

* [[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>