The Guru Nanak Dev University of Punjab was established in the year of 1969 to celebrate the five hundredth birth anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

The main aim of this university lies in promoting research, sciences and technology. Studies and research on the life of Guru Nanak is also an important project of this educational institute in Amritsar along with the promotion of Punjabi literature and language.

The Guru Nanak Dev University of Amritsar is well known for the quality of education that is imparted to the students. The faculty members are extremely knowledgeable and well experienced. Their experience helps in the all round development of the students. Dr Jai Rup Singh is presently the Vice Chancellor of this university.

Some of the faculties at the Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar are

Sports Medicine & Physiotherapy

Visual Art & Performing Arts

Applied Sciences

Law

Languages

Economics & Business

Arts & Social Sciences

Life Sciences

Engineering & Technology

Humanities & Religious Studies

Physical Education

Science

Physical Planning & Architecture

There are well organized and nicely stocked libraries with books on various topics to support education in this institute. All the laboratories of the Guru Nanak Dev University in Punjab are also nicely maintained.

There are various scholarships offered by the Guru Nanak Dev University in the city of Amritsar for pursuing research and studies in various fields of knowledge.

The Guru Nanak Dev University has earned a five star status from NAAC and the title of Center for Excellence in Sports Sciences from the UGC.

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