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d`^l` pusiqk` PROSPECTUS 2010 GURU NANAK DEV UNIVERSITY AMRITSAR GURU NANAK DEV UNIVERSITY AMRITSAR Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ajaib Singh Brar Dean, Academic Affairs Prof. Surinder Singh Registrar Dr. Inderjit Singh Dean, Students' Welfare Prof. M.P.S. Ishar Published by: Dean, Academic Affairs, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar Phone: 0183-2258237/2258802-09, 2450601-14 : Ext. 3440, Fax: 0183-2258819, 20 Compiled and Edited by: Prof. A.K. Thukral, Director Research Prof. Gurupdesh Singh, Department of English Prof. M.P.S. Ishar, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences Prof. S.S. Sohal, Department of History Prof.(Mrs.) Paramjit Kaur Dhindsa, Punjab School of Economics Website: www.gndu.ac.in Application Fee : Rs. 1000/- for General Category Rs. 500/- for SC/ST Category CONTENTS Admission Schedule 2010-11 i-iv Recipients of Honoris Causa Degrees 1 Our Pride in Sports 2 Eminent Scholars Honoured by The University 3 Instructions for submitting on line application forms 4 Admission Guidelines 5 Admission Procedure and Fee Structure for Foreign/NRI candidates 11 Reservation Policy 13 Scholarships offered to the University Students 19 RAGGING : Prohibition, Prevention and Punishment 20 University Highlights 25 TEACHING DEPARTMENTS Faculty of Applied Sciences Applied Chemical Sciences & Technology 26 Food Science & Technology 27 Pharmaceutical Sciences 29 Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences History 30 Library & Information Science 31 Political Science 33 Psychology 34 Sociology 35 School of Social Sciences 36 Faculty of Economics & Business Commerce & Business Management 37 Punjab School of Economics 39 Faculty of Engineering & Technology Computer Science & Engineering 40 Electronics Technology 42 Faculty of Humanities & Religious Studies Guru Nanak Studies 44 Faculty of Languages English 45 Foreign Languages 46 Hindi 48 Sanskrit, Pali & Prakrit 49 Urdu and Persian 50 School of Punjabi Studies 51 Faculty of Laws Laws 52 Faculty of Life Sciences Biotechnology 53 Botanical and Environmental Sciences 54 Human Genetics 56 Microbiology 57 Molecular Biology & Biochemistry 58 Zoology 59 Faculty of Physical Education Physical Education (T) 60 Faculty of Physical Planning & Architecture Architecture 62 Guru Ramdas School of Planning 63 Faculty of Sciences Chemistry 64 Mathematics 66 Physics 67 Faculty of Sports Medicine & Physiotherapy Sports Medicine & Physiotherapy 69 Faculty of Visual & Performing Arts Music 70 Ph.D. Programme (2010-2011) 72 Guru Nanak Dev University Maharaja Ranjit Singh Regional Campus, Ladhewali, Jalandhar Computer Science & Engineering and Electronics & Communication Engineering 73 Journalism & Mass Communication 74 Laws 75 Punjabi 76 Guru Nanak Dev University Regional Campus, Gurdaspur 77 Guru Nanak Dev University College, Jalandhar 79 Amardeep Singh Shergill Memorial College, Mukandpur (Nawanshahr) 80 SRSPM University College, Niari 82 ALLIED DEPARTMENTS Administration 83 Dean, Academic Affairs Registrar Director Research Dean, Students’ Welfare Bhai Gurdas Library 84 Research Centres 84 Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy Hostels 85 Sahibzada Jujhar Singh Boys’ Hostels I, II Mata Nanaki Girls’ Hostels I-III Co-Curricular Services 86 Department of Physical Education (Allied Teaching) Youth Welfare Department Extension Services 88 N.S.S. Department of Adult, Continuing Education & Extension Other Services 89-91 University Placement Cell University Alumni Association Computer Centre Health Centre THE UNIVERSITY Guru Nanak Dev University was established at Amritsar on November 24, 1969 to mark the 500th birth anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The objectives of the University are to make provision for imparting education and promoting research in the humanities, learned professions, sciences especially of applied nature and technology. Studies and research on the life and teachings of Guru Nanak, promotion of Punjabi language and spreading education among educationally backward people are the other commitments. Spread over about 500 acres towards the west of Amritsar town, the University presents a picture of modern architecture. It has 37 academic departments, two regional campuses at Jalandhar and Gurdaspur and three constituent colleges also at Jalandhar, Niari (Gurdaspur) and Mukandpur (Nawanshahr) True to its motto gur igAwn dIpk auijAwrIAw (Guru’s Wisdom Illumines All), the University has taken long strides in spreading the message of the Guru and promoting education in such fields as sciences, arts, management, information technology, industrial technology, environment, planning and architecture. Recently, the University has diversified its teaching and research programmes and offers a comprehensive range of general and applied courses including self-financing courses. The curricula of all the courses have been revised and updated to meet the growing needs of the society. Admission to all the courses is made strictly on the basis of National, State and University level entrance tests. There are about 6000 students on the rolls. The University is also monitoring the teaching programmes of about 150 affiliated colleges located in Amritsar, Tarn Taran Jalandhar, Nawanshahr, Kapurthala and Gurdaspur districts. A number of skill development and job oriented courses have been initiated to make our youth more employable. During 40 years of its existence, the University has built up an excellent academic infrastructure in the form of a well stocked computerised library, state-of-the-art laboratories, Academic Staff College, All India Services Training Centre, Instrumentation Centre, Physiotherapy Centre, Language Lab., Computer Centre, Centre for Genetic Disorders, Botanical Garden with Green House, round the clock internet facility, Placement Unit etc. The University has also been awarded the Centre for Advanced Studies in Chemistry by the University Grants Commission. The University is rated one of the top by the national and multinational companies and it offers on- campus/off campus placements. To promote research in frontier areas of knowledge, almost all the Departments have been provided with independent computer facilities and departmental libraries. The University is equally aware of creating necessary facilities for recreation and all round development of its students and faculty. It has Department of Youth Services, National Service Scheme, a 900 seat all purpose auditorium, half a dozen seminar rooms and conference halls, a modern hi-tech sports complex, Sports Hostel, Open Air Theatre, Faculty Club, Students' Centre, Health Centre, Day Care Centre, two separate Holiday Homes at Dalhousie for teachers and students, Working Women Hostel along with on-campus residential facilities for a large number of students, teachers and administrative staff. Besides achieving excellence in academics, the University has also achieved a unique distinction in the field of sports. It has produced 27 Arjuna awardees and five Padam Shrees. It has won the coveted Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad Trophy for the best sporting University for a record 20 times. It has also been awarded Centre for Excellence in Sports Sciences in recognition of its unparallel achievements in sports. The University has successfully organized 14th National Youth Festival in January, 2009. The Campus with its lush green grounds, swaying fields, blossom-laden tree-lined lanes provides a highly conducive physical environment for work and progress. The University takes legitimate pride being the first university in the country to offer for re-accreditation and achieving the highest 'A' Grade level by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bangalore. The University is committed to maintain high standards of higher education and social upliftment. 1 2 3 ADMISSION SCHEDULE 2010-11 Application Date of Time of Entrance Counselling Date Department Course Date Entrance Test Test B.Tech. Textile Chemistry State Level Entrance Test. Applied Chemical B.Tech. Sugar & Alcohol Technology 24.05.2010 to 15.06.2010 Consult Head of the Department 29.06.2010 Sciences & Technology M.Tech. (Textile Chemistry) 21.06.2010 to 04.07.2010 Consult Head of the Department 13.07.2010 Architecture Bachelor of Architecture On the basis of NATA score and qualifying examination in the ratio of 50:50 at state level M.Sc. Biotechnology All India Combined Entrance Test to be conducted by J.N.U., New Delhi Biotechnology M.Sc. Biotechnology ( 13 University Seats) 07.06.2010 to 28.06.2010 30.06.2010 12.45 – 1.45 p.m.. 06.07.2010 B.Sc.(Hons. School) Botany Consult Coordinator, Dr. B.S. Bajwa, 24.05.2010 to 15.06.2010 07.07.2010 to 08..07.2010 Head, Dept. of Physics M.Phil. Botany Botanical & 05.07.2010 - 23.07.2010 30.07.2010 02.00 P.M. 05.08.2010 Environmental Sciences M.Phil. Environmental Sciences M.Sc. (Hons. School) Botany Consult Head of the Department M.Sc. (Hons) Botany 07.06.2010 to 28.06.2010 Consult Head of the Department 06.07.2010 M.Sc. (Hons.) Environmental Sciences B.Sc. (Hons. School) 24.05.2010 to 15.06.2010 Consult Coordinator, Dr. B.S. Bajwa, 07.07.2010 to 08..07.2010 Head, Dept. of Physics Chemistry M.Sc. (Hons. School ) Consult Head of the Department M.Sc. ( Hons.) M.Sc Applied Chemistry (Pharmaceuticals) 07.06.2010 to 28.06.2010 Consult Head of the Department 06.07.2010 M.Com. 07.06.2010 to 28.06.2010 Consult Head of the Department 06.07.2010 M.B.A.(Hons.) Financial Services Dates for G.D. and Commerce & Business M.B.A. (Hons.) Marketing & Retail Management 07.06.2010 to 28.06.2010 07.07.2010 10.00 A.M. – 12.30 P.M. Counselling to be notified Management by the Dept. later M.B.A. (Two Year) State Level Entrance Test M.C.A. (Three Year) State Level Entrance Test B.Tech. Computer Sc. & Engineering Computer Science and M.Tech. (CSE) 21.06.2010 to 04.07.2010 08.07.2010 10.00 a.m.–12.00 noon 13.07.2010 Engineering M.C.A. (Software Systems) 07.06.2010 to 28.06.2010 05.07.2010 10.00 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. 06.07.2010 M.C.A. (FYIC) 24.05.2010 to 15.06.2010 24.06.2010 10.00 a.m.-12.30 p.m. 11.07.2010 to 12.07.2010 Entrance Test will be conducted by the Coordinator, Prof.