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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Jalandhar, Punjab
Type: Private University
IBS Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Telangana
Type: Private
Chandigarh University
Mohali, Punjab
Chandigarh University, Lucknow
Unnao, Uttar Pradesh
RV University
Bangalore, Karnataka
Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE)
ICFAI University (IFHE)
Type: Deemed to be University
KL University
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
GITAM Deemed to be University
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Hyderabad Business School, GITAM University
Medak, Telangana
MIT WPU
Pune, Maharashtra
KLH Hyderabad
MIT VPU
Solapur, Maharashtra
Universal AI University
Raigad, Maharashtra
Maharishi Markandeshwar University
Ambala, Haryana
DOMS - Nalsar University
Type: Public
DIT University
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
MBU Tirupati
Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh
SRM University, AP
MNR University
Medchal, Telangana
VIT-AP University
VIT Vellore
Vellore, Tamil Nadu
SRM University - SRMIST Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka
Woxsen University
Christ University
Reva University
Sathyabama University, Chennai