Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) in Amritsar determines cutoffs primarily through merit-based lists from qualifying exams or entrance tests like JEE Main for B.Tech, university-specific exams for MBA/MSc, and percentage thresholds for law/pharma programs, with 2025 data guiding 2026 expectations amid rising applicant pools. Reservations lower cutoffs for SC/ST (25%, 5-10% relaxation), BC/OBC (10-27%), and EWS (10%), with 85% seats for Punjab domiciles showing tighter thresholds.
GNDU admissions blend entrance scores (50-100% weightage) and prior academics (10+2 for UG at 50% general/45% reserved; bachelor's for PG), finalized via online counseling on gnduadmissions.org.
Multiple rounds (3-4) drop cutoffs by 2-5% in later phases while lateral entries use diploma merit.
Previous Year Cutoffs: B.Tech (JEE Main Ranks, 2024-25 Trends)
B.Tech cutoffs tightened in 2025 for CSE due to demand, with general ranks 50,000-150,000; SC extended to 250,000. Jalandhar RC mirrors main campus but slightly higher.
Category
B.Tech CSE (2025)
B.Tech ECE (2025)
B.Tech ME/CE (2025)
2024 Comparison
General
39,506-58,000
67,000
62,000-65,000
50,000-160,000 (rise)
EWS
55,000
115-145 marks equiv.
Similar
Stable
OBC/BC
60,000
110-140 marks equiv.
10-15% lower
Minor drop
SC
100,000
100-130 marks equiv.
20-30% lower
200,000+
ST
150,000
Extended
PG Cutoffs: M.Tech (GATE Scores, 2025)
GATE cutoffs for M.Tech hovered 350-400, with CSE/IT highest and eligibility for B.Tech is 55%.
Branch
General (2025)
2024 Cutoff
CSE
355
360
IT
352
260
ECE
358
235
ME/Civil/Electrical
332-345
250-260
MBA and MSc Cutoffs (GNDU Entrance Marks, 2025)
Course
Exam
MBA Dual Spec.
GNDU CET
60-70
50-60
55-65
MBA Finance
62-72
52-62
57-67
MSc Biotech
GAT-B/CET
Rank 50-150
Rank 100-250
N/A
MSc Chemistry/Physics
50-65
40-55
45-60
MSc Botany/Env. Sci.
Merit/CET
48-50% elig.
38-45%
Law Cutoffs (Percentage Marks, 2025 via Merit/Entrance)
BA LLB/LLB saw Punjab-general at 93-95%, all-India 92.4%; 3rd round drops 2-3%.
Category (Pb)
2025 Closing %
Outside Pb (SC)
BA LLB
93.2
92.4
SC/BC
88.6-90.8
85.2
LLB (3-Yr)
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Trends and Factors
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Chandigarh University
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Chandigarh University, Lucknow
Unnao, Uttar Pradesh
Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE)
ICFAI University (IFHE)
Type: Deemed to be University
KL University
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GITAM University
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Hyderabad Business School, GITAM University
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MIT-WPU
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KLH Hyderabad
MIT VPU
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Universal AI University
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DOMS - Nalsar University
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DIT University
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MBU Tirupati
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SRM University, AP
MNR University
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VIT-AP University
VIT Vellore
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SRM University - SRMIST Chennai
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Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
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Reva University
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