

GNA University, Phagwara
Also known as GNA University, GNA University Phagwara
- Fees / year
- ₹44,000 - ₹2.52L
- Courses
- 77+
- Established
- 2014
About GNA University, Phagwara
GNA University is a private university at Sri Hargobindgarh on the Phagwara-Hoshiarpur Road, Phagwara, Punjab (pincode 144401). It was established under the G.N.A. University Act, 2014 (Punjab Act No. 17 of 2014, assented to on 14 August 2014) as a self-financing university proposed by the S. Amar Singh Educational Charitable Trust under the Punjab Private University Policy, 2010. It is recognised by the University Grants Commission under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956 and may award degrees under Section 22.
Accreditation and rankings
- NAAC: the university states that it is NAAC accredited. Its accreditation page and the 2026 prospectus show the NAAC badge but print no grade, CGPA or validity date, so none is given here (checked 16 October 2026).
- NBA and PCI: the Department of Computer Science and Engineering is listed as NBA accredited and the School of Pharmacy as accredited by the Pharmacy Council of India; no validity dates are printed.
- Memberships: Association of Indian Universities, International Association of Universities and a World Data Science and AI Initiative approved-institution badge (2026).
- NIRF: no NIRF rank or data submission was found on the university pages.
Schools and programmes
Ten schools teach diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes: Engineering, Design and Automation (B.Tech, including IBM-linked tracks in AI and ML, data science and quantum computing; M.Tech; B.Des; diplomas); Computational Sciences (BCA, B.Sc. IT, MCA); GNA Business School (BBA, B.Com, MBA with BFSI, digital marketing and business analytics options); Hospitality; Design and Mass Communication; Physical Education and Sports; Natural Sciences; Allied and Health Care Sciences (physiotherapy, medical laboratory, radiology, optometry, anaesthesia, cardiac care and nutrition programmes); Liberal Arts; and the GNA School of Pharmacy.
Hostel and placements
The on-campus hostel for girls and boys has 150 rooms, AC and non-AC, with the mess included in the hostel fee. The 2026 prospectus names a highest package of Rs 43 lakh for one student without a batch year, and the placement pages show recruiter logos; no batch-wise placement report is published on the pages checked.
Sources: gnauniversity.edu.in (accreditations, hostel and our-past-recruiters pages), the G.N.A. University Act, 2014, the 2026 prospectus and the 2026 fee brochure. Checked on 16 October 2026.
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Established
- 2014
- Institution type
- Private
- Location
- Phagwara, Punjab
- Approvals
- UGC, NAAC, PCI, NBA
- Programmes
- 77Engineering, Management, Science, Commerce
- UG fees
- ₹54,000 – ₹2.52L a year
- PG fees
- ₹44,000 – ₹2.52L a year
- Also known as
- GNA University, GNA University Phagwara
- Website
- gnauniversity.edu.in
Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.
Courses and Fees
77 programmes offered, with first-year tuition
| Course | Level | Specialisations | First-year tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science (Hons) | Undergraduate | 12 | ₹70,000 – ₹1,44,000 |
| Bachelor of Technology | Undergraduate | 11 | ₹2,00,000 – ₹2,52,000 |
| Master of Science | Postgraduate | 7 | ₹54,000 – ₹1,20,000 |
| Bachelor of Science | Undergraduate | 6 | ₹1,08,000 – ₹1,40,000 |
| Diploma in Engineering | Diploma | 5 | ₹54,000 |
| Master of Arts | Postgraduate | 5 | ₹54,000 |
| Master of Technology | Postgraduate | 5 | ₹1,26,000 |
| Master of Business Administration | Postgraduate | 4 | ₹1,98,000 – ₹2,52,000 |
Admission 2027
Entrance exams accepted
Admission to GNA University is by online application on admissions.gnauniversity.edu.in (register, verify by OTP, fill in the application form and pay the application fee). The 2026 prospectus describes selection as merit-based subject to eligibility, starting with the GU-SET application, with an interview for candidates who have realistic chances of a seat. The 2027 admission schedule is not published (checked 16 October 2026).
- Eligibility in the 2026 fee brochure: minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). B.Tech, B.Sc. Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physical Science honours need 10+2 non-medical; B.Pharm accepts medical or non-medical; BCCT, MLS, BPT, MRIT and anaesthesia and operation theatre programmes need 10+2 medical; design, hospitality, computing, commerce, BBA, arts and physical-education honours accept any stream. Postgraduate programmes need a relevant bachelor's degree (any stream for MBA, M.Sc. Animation and Multimedia and Tourism and Hospitality Management; B.Sc. Computer Science, B.Sc. IT or BCA for MCA; a B.Tech for M.Tech). The B.Tech CSE page states 55% (45% for SC/ST and OBC), which differs from the brochure.
- Scholarship basis: the 2026-27 slabs use qualifying-examination marks, JEE Main rank (non-medical stream) and CAT, XAT or MAT percentile for MBA. Phase 1 ended on 30 April 2026 and the slabs reduce by 10% from 1 May 2026. The aerospace M.Tech page lists GATE-score slabs.
- GU-SET: the university's own scholarship and entrance test. The site books a slot online (the candidate picks a date and time); no syllabus, pattern or fee is published.
- Fees: 2026-27 tuition is quoted per semester, for example Rs 1,00,000 for most B.Tech branches, Rs 54,000 for BBA and BCA and Rs 99,000 for B.Pharm.
Source: admissions.gnauniversity.edu.in, gnauniversity.edu.in (2026 prospectus page 58, 2026 fee brochure, scholarships page). Checked on 16 October 2026.
Campus Gallery
(9)GNA University, Phagwara: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the B.Tech fee at GNA University?
For 2026-27 the fee brochure prints tuition of Rs 1,00,000 a semester for B.Tech CSE, Civil, ECE, Aerospace, Electronics and Computer, Mechanical and Automation, Mechanical and Smart Manufacturing and Robotics and Automation Engineering (Rs 2,00,000 for the first year) and Rs 1,26,000 a semester (Rs 2,52,000) for the IBM tracks in AI and ML, data science and quantum computing. An examination and ERP fee of Rs 3,600 a semester, a refundable Rs 5,000 security fee and hostel charges are extra.
What are the fees for BBA, BCA, B.Pharm, MBA, MCA and physiotherapy at GNA University?
For 2026-27 the first-year tuition (two semesters) is Rs 1,08,000 for BBA, B.Com, BCA and B.Sc. IT, Rs 1,98,000 for B.Pharm and MBA with BFSI, Rs 2,52,000 for MBA in Digital Marketing and in Business Analytics, Rs 1,26,000 for MCA, Rs 1,40,000 for BPT, B.Sc. MLS and BMRIT, Rs 1,44,000 for B.Sc. Hotel Management and Rs 54,000 for B.A. The general MBA fee differs between the brochure, the fee page and the programme page, so confirm it with admissions.
What is GU-SET at GNA University and what are the 2027 dates?
GU-SET is the university's scholarship and entrance test. The 2026 prospectus tells applicants to fill in the application form to take GU-SET and then the admission application form if they clear it, and the fee brochure ties scholarships to it. The website lets candidates book a date and time online. No 2027 dates, syllabus, pattern or fee are published as of 16 October 2026.
Does GNA University use JEE Main, CAT, XAT or MAT scores?
The 2026-27 scholarship slabs use JEE Main rank for non-medical undergraduate applicants (rank 3,00,000 to 4,00,000 earns 45% of tuition) and CAT, XAT or MAT percentile for MBA (above 96 to 97 earns 45%); other applicants are placed by qualifying marks, and the M.Tech aerospace page lists GATE-score slabs. The pages checked do not say these scores are compulsory for admission.
What is the hostel fee at GNA University?
The 2026 fee brochure prints a hostel fee of Rs 45,000 a semester, and the hostel page lists Rs 45,000 a semester for a non-AC room and Rs 52,000 a semester for an AC room, with the mess included. Electricity is charged as consumed. The hostel is on campus for girls and boys, with 150 rooms and a capacity of 300.
Does GNA University give scholarships?
Yes. For 2026-27 the meritorious slabs give 45%, 35%, 25% or 15% of tuition by qualifying marks (above 90%, 81% to 90%, 72% to 81%, 63% to 72%), JEE Main rank or MBA entrance percentile, with phase 1 ending on 30 April 2026 and slabs reduced by 10% from 1 May 2026. Other schemes are a 15% girl child scholarship, an additional 5% each for corporate or GNA employees and siblings, a sports scholarship and GATE-based slabs for M.Tech.
What are the NAAC grade and NIRF rank of GNA University?
The university states that it is NAAC accredited but its pages and prospectus print no grade, CGPA or validity date (checked 16 October 2026). The CSE department is listed as NBA accredited and the School of Pharmacy as accredited by the PCI. No NIRF rank or data submission was found on the university pages.
How are placements at GNA University?
The 2026 prospectus names a highest package of Rs 43 lakh for one student without a batch year, and the past-recruiters page shows logos including Axis Bank, Bosch, HDFC Bank, Infosys, Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Samsung, TVS, Volvo and Wipro. No placement percentage, median or average package with a batch year is published on the pages checked.
Is GNA University a private university and where is it?
Yes. It is a self-financing private university set up by the G.N.A. University Act, 2014 (Punjab Act No. 17 of 2014) and recognised by the UGC under Section 2(f). The campus is at Sri Hargobindgarh, Phagwara-Hoshiarpur Road, Phagwara, Punjab, pincode 144401.
What is the admission process at GNA University, Phagwara?
Admission to GNA University is by online application on admissions.gnauniversity.edu.in (register, verify by OTP, fill in the application form and pay the application fee). The 2026 prospectus describes selection as merit-based subject to eligibility, starting with the GU-SET application, with an interview for candidates who have realistic chances of a seat.
Which courses does GNA University, Phagwara offer?
GNA University, Phagwara offers 77 programmes in Engineering, Management, Science, Commerce, Arts & Humanities, Design, Education, Pharmacy, Hospitality, Computer Applications and Paramedical, including Diploma in Engineering, Master of Technology, Bachelor of Technology, Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Science.
Which bodies approve or accredit GNA University, Phagwara?
GNA University, Phagwara lists approval or accreditation from UGC, NAAC, PCI and NBA.
What other names is GNA University, Phagwara known by?
GNA University, Phagwara is also known as GNA University and GNA University Phagwara.
Sources
Courses and fees: as listed for GNA University, Phagwara on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 16 October 2026.
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