GNA University

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GNA University
File:GNA University.png
Motto in English
Inspiring Innovation.....
TypePrivate
Established2014
ChancellorS. Gursaran Singh
PresidentS. Gurdeep Singh Sihra
Vice-ChancellorDr. V.K. Rattan
UndergraduatesYes
PostgraduatesYes
Location, ,
India
CampusUrban
Websitegnauniversity.edu.in

GNA University is a private university in Phagwara, Punjab, India. It was established by State Government Punjab Act no. 17 of 2014.[1][2][3][4] GNA group is a manufacturer of car parts.[5]

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.[6]

Programs in GNA University[edit]

Administrative Block of GNA University.

GNA University offers Degree and Certificate courses in more than 50 programs.[7] 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[edit]

The University launched GNA Business School in year 2016, by Gurdeep Singh Sihra, and Prem Kumar.[8] The B-School is established under the Faculty of Business Studies of GNA University.

Tie-Ups[edit]

GNA University has MoU's and Tie-Ups with reputed organisations. GNA University has signed MoU with Cambridge University Press.[9] 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.[10] A MoU has also been Signed with National Stock Exchange of India Academy to offer programs to students of Management. LearnVern, An Online Learning portal also has signed MoU with GNA University.[11] This university also joined Oracle Workforce Development Program (WDP) which is governed by Oracle University, USA, to develop students for latest industry trends.[12]

Events[edit]

Punjab Spell Bee Championship is another event hosted by GNA University which is another state level competition.[13]

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.[14]

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.[15]

The university also hosts Annual Sports Meet every year.[16]

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.[17]

Exterior view of GNA University academic blocks

References[edit]

  1. "Private University Punjab". University Grants Commission. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  2. "Short course on aircraft performance concludes at PEC". Vishakha Chaman. Times of India. 25 June 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  3. "Punjab passes private universities bill amid stiff opposition". Zee News. 22 July 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  4. "Pb passes private universities bill amid stiff opposition". Business Standard. 22 July 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  5. "Gears Manufacturer - Bull Gear, Planet Gears, Pinion, Ring & Speed Gears Exporters & OE Suppliers of Gears| GNA Gears". www.gnagears.com. Retrieved 20 June 2017.
  6. "Award".
  7. www.Shiksha.com. "Courses Offered by GNA University, Phagwara - Shiksha". www.shiksha.com. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
  8. "GNA University launched GBS – GNA Business School". www.punjabiinholland.com. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  9. "MoU with Cambridge".
  10. "MoU with La Verne".
  11. "MoU with Learnvern".
  12. "Oracle Program".
  13. "Winners of Punjab Spell Bee Competition 2016". The Kalgidhar Society, Baru Sahib. 29 November 2016. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
  14. "Punjab Film Festival begins".
  15. "MediaPunjab - INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE (ICOHOST 2016) at GNA UNIVERSITY". www.mediapunjab.com. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
  16. "Sports Meet".
  17. "Sharry Mann Coke Studio".


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