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{{Short description|Public university in Amritsar, India}} | {{Short description|Public university in Amritsar, India}} | ||
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{{Infobox university | {{Infobox university | ||
| name = Guru Nanak Dev University | | name = Guru Nanak Dev University | ||
| image_name = Guru Nanak Dev University Logo.png | | native_name = ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਦੇਵ ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਿਟੀ | ||
| caption = | | image_name = Guru Nanak Dev University Logo.png | ||
| motto = | | caption = The official logo of Guru Nanak Dev University | ||
| mottoeng = | | motto = ਗੁਰ ਗਿਆਨ ਦੀਪਕ ਉਜਿਆਰੀਆ | ||
| established = 1969 | | mottoeng = The Lamp of the Guru's Wisdom Illuminates | ||
| type = [[Government degree colleges in India|Government]] | | established = 1969 | ||
| chancellor = [[Governor of Punjab (India)|Governor of Punjab]] | | type = [[Government degree colleges in India|Government]] | ||
| vice_chancellor = Jaspal Singh Sandhu | | chancellor = [[Governor of Punjab (India)|Governor of Punjab]] | ||
| city = [[Amritsar]] | | vice_chancellor = Dr. Jaspal Singh Sandhu | ||
| state = [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]] | | city = [[Amritsar]] | ||
| country = India | | state = [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]] | ||
| campus = [[urban area|Urban]] | | country = India | ||
| nickname = | | campus = [[urban area|Urban]] | ||
| colors = Sky Blue {{color box|#7AAFEB}} | | campus_size = {{convert|500|acre}} | ||
| undergrad = | | nickname = | ||
| postgrad = | | colors = Sky Blue {{color box|#7AAFEB}} | ||
| affiliations = [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]] | | undergrad = | ||
| mascot = | | postgrad = | ||
| website = {{url|http://gndu.ac.in/}} | | affiliations = [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]] | ||
| logo = | | mascot = | ||
| coor = {{Coord|31|37|45|N|74|49|36|E|region:IN-PB_type:edu|display=inline, title}} | | 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== | ==Campus== | ||
[[File:Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) Banner, Amritsar 3-5-2009 12-48-51 PM.JPG|Main Entrance|thumb|left]] | [[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 500 | 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== | ==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.<ref name="NAAC">{{cite web |title=NAAC |url=http://naacindia.org/Universities.asp?state=20}}</ref> | 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== | ==Vice Chancellors== | ||
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*Harbhajan Singh Soch (1996 to 2001) | *Harbhajan Singh Soch (1996 to 2001) | ||
*S. P. Singh (2001 to 2006) | *S. P. Singh (2001 to 2006) | ||
*Ajaib Singh Brar (2009 to 2017) | *Ajaib Singh Brar (2009 to 2017) | ||
*Jaspal Singh Sandhu (2017–Present)<ref>{{cite web|title=Vice | *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 == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar- Administarion Block and Post Office.jpg| | 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 | 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 | 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 | File:Guru Nanak Dev University3.jpg|alt=Maharaja Ranjit Singh Bhawan Photo|[[Ranjit Singh|Maharaja Ranjit Singh]] Bhawan | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Notable alumni == | == Notable alumni == | ||
* [[ | {{Alumni|date=July 2022}} | ||
* [[Sh. Atul Nanda]], Advocate General for the State of Punjab | 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> | ||
* [[Prof. | * [[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 | * [[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. 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 | * [[S. Gurtej Singh Sandhu]], Vice President, Advanced Technology Developments Micron Technology, USA | ||
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* [[S. Sarabjit Singh, IPS (Retd.)]], Former Director General of Police, Punjab | * [[S. Sarabjit Singh, IPS (Retd.)]], Former Director General of Police, Punjab | ||
* [[Sh. Satish Kumar Sharma, 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]], | * [[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 | * [[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''') | * [[S. Swarajbir Singh, IPS (Retd.)]], Former Director General of Police, Meghalaya ('''currently Editor Punjabi Tribune''') | ||
* [[Rear Admiral Yogesh Sharma (Retd.)]], Western Naval Command, Mumbai | * [[Rear Admiral Yogesh Sharma (Retd.)]], Western Naval Command, Mumbai | ||
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* [[Sugandha Mishra]], singer and actress | * [[Sugandha Mishra]], singer and actress | ||
* [[Gurpreet Ghuggi]], comedian and actor | * [[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]] | * [[Indian Institute of Management, Amritsar]] | ||
* [[List of places named after Guru Nanak Dev]] | * [[List of places named after Guru Nanak Dev]] | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://www.gndu.ac.in/ Official University website] | * [http://www.gndu.ac.in/ Official University website] | ||
*[http://online.gndu.ac.in/pdf/naac_certificate.pdf NAAC Certificate] | *[http://online.gndu.ac.in/pdf/naac_certificate.pdf NAAC Certificate] | ||
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[[Category:Universities in Punjab, India]] | |||
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1969]] | [[Category:Educational institutions established in 1969]] | ||
[[Category:Education in Amritsar]] | [[Category:Education in Amritsar]] | ||
[[Category:1969 establishments in Punjab, India]] | [[Category:1969 establishments in Punjab, India]] | ||
[[Category:Memorials to Guru Nanak]] | [[Category:Memorials to Guru Nanak]] | ||
[[Category:Recipients of the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy]] | [[Category:Recipients of the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy]] |
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ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਦੇਵ ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਿਟੀ | |
File:Guru Nanak Dev University Logo.png The official logo of Guru Nanak Dev University | |
Motto | ਗੁਰ ਗਿਆਨ ਦੀਪਕ ਉਜਿਆਰੀਆ |
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Motto in English | The Lamp of the Guru's Wisdom Illuminates |
Type | Government |
Established | 1969 |
Chancellor | Governor of Punjab |
Vice-Chancellor | Dr. Jaspal Singh Sandhu |
Location | , , India 31°37′45″N 74°49′36″E / 31.62917°N 74.82667°ECoordinates: 31°37′45″N 74°49′36″E / 31.62917°N 74.82667°E |
Campus | Urban |
Colors | Sky Blue |
Affiliations | UGC |
Website | gndu |
The university is Entitled by University Grants Commission to offer higher studies degree courses online. Guru Nanak Dev University's campus is spread over 500 acres (200 ha)[1] near village of Kot Khalsa, nearly eight km (5.0 mi) 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.. [2]
Campus[edit]
Guru Nanak Dev University campus is spread over 500 acres (200 ha)[3] near the village of Kot Khalsa, some eight km (5.0 mi) west of the Amritsar City on Amritsar - Lahore highway, next to Khalsa College, Amritsar.
Awards[edit]
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. [4]
Ranking[edit]
University rankings |
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Guru Nanak Dev University was ranked 44th among universities in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2022[5] and 80th overall.[6]
Vice Chancellors[edit]
- Bishan Singh Samundri (1969 to 1978)[7]
- 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)[8]
Gallery[edit]
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Bhawan
Notable alumni[edit]
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Some of the notable alumni include:[9]
- Ajit Pal Singh, Indian Hockey Olympian and both Padmashri and Arjuna Awardee
- Atul Nanda, Advocate General for the State of Punjab
- Prof. Bhura Singh Ghuman, Former Vice Chancellor, Punjabi University, Patiala[10]
- S. Dilbagh Singh, IPS, Director General of Police, Jammu and Kashmir
- Justice Fatehdeep Singh Sandhu, Hon’ble Judge, Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh[10]
- 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 Pattar, Punjabi Writer and Poet (currently President of Punjab Arts Council, Chandigarh and Padmashri Awardee)[11][12]
- 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[13]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Guru Nanak Dev University". online.gndu.ac.in. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ↑ "GNDU offers jobs to 21 M.Sc Chemistry students, placement toll 416". punjabnewsexpress.com. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
- ↑ Mehra, Preeti (19 September 2021). "Campuses are beginning to see green". @businessline. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
- ↑ "NAAC".
- ↑ "MoE, National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF)".
- ↑ "MoE, National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF)".
- ↑ "Our Vice Chancellors". www.gnduaa.org. 29 December 2018. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
- ↑ "Vice Chancellor's Message". web.gndu.ac.in. Guru Nanak Dev University. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
- ↑ "Guru Nanak Dev University". online.gndu.ac.in. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Service, Tribune News. "Alumni share memories at GNDU meet". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
- ↑ "Can't become original thinker if weak in mother tongue: Surjit Patar". Hindustan Times. 21 February 2020. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
- ↑ "Surjit Patar appointed chairperson of Punjab Arts Council". Hindustan Times. 22 August 2017. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
- ↑ "Meet IPS Sanjeev Yadav, who is set to receive President's Gallantry Medal for the 11th time". DNA India. Retrieved 26 January 2022.