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Guru Nanak Dev University Cut Off Details

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.

Admission Criteria

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.

  • Tech relies on JEE Main ranks; MBA/GMET via university test (June-July).
  • MSc on Guru Nanak Dev University CET or GAT-B
  • Law via merit/entrance
  • Pharm on 10+2 PCB/M (80% trends)

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

100-130 marks equiv.

Similar

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)

  • MBA tests (June 14) demanded 60-70/100 general.
  • MSc (July 16) 30% qualifying + merit.
  • Biotech via GAT-B ranks <150.

Course

Exam

General

SC

OBC/BC

MBA Dual Spec.

GNDU CET

60-70

50-60

55-65

MBA Finance

GNDU CET

62-72

52-62

57-67

MSc Biotech

GAT-B/CET

Rank 50-150

Rank 100-250

N/A

MSc Chemistry/Physics

GNDU CET

50-65

40-55

45-60

MSc Botany/Env. Sci.

Merit/CET

48-50% elig.

38-45%

Similar

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%.

Course

Category (Pb)

2025 Closing %

Outside Pb (SC)

BA LLB

General

93.2

92.4

BA LLB

SC/BC

88.6-90.8

85.2

LLB (3-Yr)

General

92.4

-

Trends and Factors

  • Cutoffs rose 5-10% for B.Tech CSE (50k to 39k general) from 2023-25 due to 20% applicant surge.
  • MBA stable amid 120 seats.
  • Punjab quota tightens (93%+ law), while outside states looser.
  • Sc Hons: 25-60 marks (CSE highest).
  • Pharm: 80% aggregate merit.
  • Candidates need to monitor gnduadmissions.org for 2026 rounds and expect 3-5% hikes in competitive branches.

 

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