Guru Nanak Dev University NIRF ranking 2026
Guru Nanak Dev University is a government institution in Amritsar, Punjab. Its NIRF institution ID is U-0376.
This 2026 profile uses NIRF 2023 as the latest published ranking edition. The strongest listed 2023 result is University #48 with a score of 50.19. The latest edition contains 2 published categories: University and Overall.
The yearly tables run from newest to oldest. A smaller rank number represents a better position, and scores are out of 100; compare scores within the same category rather than across different NIRF categories.
Only categories in which Guru Nanak Dev University has a published NIRF rank for the respective year are listed below. An omitted category means no ranking row is available on this profile for that year.
Guru Nanak Dev University NIRF 2023 rankings
The smallest listed rank number in 2023 is University #48 with a score of 50.19. Compared with 2022, 2 moved to weaker positions. Rank and score can move in different directions because the final position also depends on other institutions in the category.
| Category | Rank | Score | Change from 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 48 | 50.19 | Declined by 4 places |
| Overall | 87 | 47.55 | Declined by 7 places |
Guru Nanak Dev University NIRF 2022 rankings
The smallest listed rank number in 2022 is University #44 with a score of 49.01. Compared with 2021, 2 improved. Rank and score can move in different directions because the final position also depends on other institutions in the category.
| Category | Rank | Score | Change from 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 44 | 49.01 | Improved by 9 places |
| Overall | 80 | 46.31 | Improved by 5 places |
Guru Nanak Dev University NIRF 2021 rankings
The smallest listed rank number in 2021 is University #53 with a score of 45.67. Compared with 2020, 1 improved, 1 moved to weaker positions and 1 has no adjacent-edition comparison. Rank and score can move in different directions because the final position also depends on other institutions in the category.
| Category | Rank | Score | Change from 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 53 | 45.67 | Declined by 2 places |
| Overall | 85 | 43.21 | Improved by 3 places |
| Engineering | 172 | 33.98 | First published row on this profile |
Guru Nanak Dev University NIRF 2020 rankings
The smallest listed rank number in 2020 is University #51 with a score of 46.58. Compared with 2019, 1 improved and 1 moved to weaker positions. Rank and score can move in different directions because the final position also depends on other institutions in the category.
| Category | Rank | Score | Change from 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 51 | 46.58 | Improved by 4 places |
| Overall | 88 | 43.81 | Declined by 7 places |
Guru Nanak Dev University NIRF 2019 rankings
The smallest listed rank number in 2019 is University #55 with a score of 43.69. Compared with 2018, 2 improved. Rank and score can move in different directions because the final position also depends on other institutions in the category.
| Category | Rank | Score | Change from 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 55 | 43.69 | Improved by 4 places |
| Overall | 81 | 43.69 | Improved by 5 places |
Guru Nanak Dev University NIRF 2018 rankings
The smallest listed rank number in 2018 is University #59 with a score of 42.36. Compared with 2017, 1 improved and 1 has no adjacent-edition comparison. Rank and score can move in different directions because the final position also depends on other institutions in the category.
| Category | Rank | Score | Change from 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 59 | 42.36 | Improved by 21 places |
| Overall | 86 | 42.36 | First published row on this profile |
Guru Nanak Dev University NIRF 2017 rankings
The smallest listed rank number in 2017 is University #80 with a score of 35.83. Compared with 2016, 1 moved to weaker positions. Rank and score can move in different directions because the final position also depends on other institutions in the category.
| Category | Rank | Score | Change from 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 80 | 35.83 | Declined by 55 places |
Guru Nanak Dev University NIRF 2016 rankings
The smallest listed rank number in 2016 is University #25 with a score of 67.32. This is the first published ranking year available on this profile.
| Category | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|
| University | 25 | 67.32 |
Guru Nanak Dev University NIRF Ranking Trends (2016–2023)
The table compares the first and latest published row for each recurring category. “Latest” means the newest year in which that category appears, which may be earlier than the latest overall edition.
| Category | First listed result | Latest listed result | Net rank movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | #25 · 2016 · 67.32 | #48 · 2023 · 50.19 | Declined by 23 places |
| Overall | #86 · 2018 · 42.36 | #87 · 2023 · 47.55 | Declined by 1 place |
Guru Nanak Dev University Placement record reported in the official submissions
These institution-reported placement figures come from the official NIRF 2023 Overall submission. Placement rate is placed students divided by graduating students; higher-studies counts are shown separately.
| Graduating batch | Programme | Graduates | Placed | Placement rate | Median salary | Higher studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | PG, 2 years | 1,958 | 1,372 | 70.1% | ₹6.35 lakh | 586 |
| 2021-22 | UG, 4 years | 598 | 574 | 96.0% | ₹4.95 lakh | 24 |
Median salary is the middle reported salary among placed graduates; it is not the highest salary. These submitted outcomes are not an independent audit by NIRFRank.
Guru Nanak Dev University Student profile in the 2023 submission
The 2023 submission reports 11,320 students across the programme groups below, including 6,506 women, 3,141 students from outside the home state, 48 international students and 2,317 receiving institution scholarship or fee-reimbursement support.
| Programme group | Total | Women | Outside state | International | Institution support |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG [2 Year Program(s)] | 3,305 | 2,434 | 947 | 11 | 638 |
| UG [4 Years Program(s)] | 2,613 | 1,036 | 680 | 26 | 421 |
| UG [3 Years Program(s)] | 2,257 | 1,182 | 666 | 11 | 523 |
| PG-Integrated | 2,106 | 1,209 | 590 | 0 | 413 |
| UG [5 Years Program(s)] | 871 | 529 | 226 | 0 | 289 |
| PG [3 Year Program(s)] | 168 | 116 | 32 | 0 | 33 |
Guru Nanak Dev University PhD and Sponsored Research Data
The table keeps PhD scholars, awarded doctorates and sponsored-project counts separate. A project count records reported activity; it is not a measure of project value or research impact.
| Academic year | Full-time PhD scholars | Part-time PhD scholars | PhDs awarded | Sponsored projects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 724 | 306 | 141 | 111 |
| 2020-21 | — | — | 231 | 72 |
| 2019-20 | — | — | 141 | 53 |
Guru Nanak Dev University NIRF University Ranking Score Breakdown
These five NIRF component scores are out of 100 and explain different parts of the published category score. They describe the selected editions and do not predict a future rank.
| Pillar | 2016 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| TLR — Teaching, Learning and Resources | 42.91 | 54.75 |
| RPC — Research and Professional Practice | 76.58 | 27.23 |
| GO — Graduation Outcomes | 100.00 | 77.53 |
| OI — Outreach and Inclusivity | 64.08 | 62.47 |
| PR — Perception | 92.00 | 38.41 |
How to interpret a missing category-year
“No published row on this profile” means only that this page's imported ranking data has no rank and score for that category and year. It does not prove that Guru Nanak Dev University was ineligible, did not participate or was excluded. Compare ranks within the same NIRF category and between published editions.
Guru Nanak Dev University
Amritsar, Punjab · NIRF ID IR-O-U-0376
At a glance
Guru Nanak Dev University is a government institution in Amritsar, Punjab. Its best current NIRF result is #48 in University (2023). Its official submission reports a UG placement rate of 96.0% and a ₹4.95L median annual salary for the 2021-22 graduating batch. The latest student-strength disclosure covers 11,320 students.
2021-22
574 / 598
NIRF 2023
full + part-time
NIRF University journey & 2023 category scoreboard
Rank in every category published for this edition. Open any category to understand its result and movement.
UniversityNIRF 2023 Rank#48 Score50.19
NIRF University journey
Rank #25 → #48 since 2016; score 67.32 → 50.19.
The rank line is Guru Nanak Dev University's all-India position in NIRF University: #25 in 2016 to #48 in 2023. Lower is better. The latest rank slipped 4 places even though the score rose, which means peers improved faster in that edition.
University 2023 summary
- Current rank
- #48
- Score (out of 100)
- 50.19
- Last year rank
- #44
- Movement vs previous
- 4
- Best rank
- #25
- Ranking trend
- Declining
OverallNIRF 2023 Rank#87 Score47.55
Placements — official numbers
UG placement rate 90.1% → 96.0%; latest median salary ₹4.95L. These are NIRF submission values, not marketing claims.
- 574 placed — 96.0% of the batch
- 24 chose higher studies
- 0 reported another outcome
Half of the 574 placed graduates earned above this and half earned below.
- Seven-year high
- ₹4.95L
- Placement rate
- 96.0%
Salary and placement rate, year by year
What this means: These are graduate outcomes, not staff pay. Median salary means half of placed graduates earned more and half earned less, so one unusually large offer cannot distort it like an average. The placement rate rose from 90.1% to 96.0%. The reported median salary moved from ₹3.45L in 2015-16 to ₹4.95L in 2021-22.
PG (two-year) placements
Latest three graduating batches.
Who studies here
Student strength from the NIRF 2023 submission.
Research & PhD
Research capacity behind the RPC pillar.
Where the institution spends its money
Faculty and staff salary expenditure ₹121.57 Cr → ₹213.05 Cr.
Year by year, 2016-17–2021-22
Keep these charts separate: This chart is what the institution spends, while the placement chart is what graduates earn. The salary line is the faculty and staff pay bill: ₹121.57 Cr in 2016-17 to ₹213.05 Cr in 2021-22. Latest reported library spending is ₹8.41 Cr and new lab-equipment spending is ₹16.89 Cr.
Official sources
Every deep-profile fact links back to an official NIRF submission.
The five NIRF pillars
Teaching & Resources (TLR) improved most: 42.9 → 54.8. Research (RPC) is the lowest latest pillar.
What the lines mean: Each line is a score out of 100: TLR covers teaching and resources, RPC research, GO graduation outcomes, OI outreach and inclusion, and PR peer perception. Guru Nanak Dev University improved most in Teaching & Resources (TLR) (42.9 → 54.8). Its latest strongest pillar is Graduation Outcomes (GO) at 77.5, while Research (RPC) is lowest at 27.2.
Questions about Guru Nanak Dev University
Ranking searches on the left, wider student questions on the right — every answer is based on the same official submissions.
Guru Nanak Dev University ranking questions
What is Guru Nanak Dev University NIRF ranking 2023?
Guru Nanak Dev University's best listed NIRF 2023 result on NIRFRank is University rank #48 with a score of 50.19.
Which NIRF categories include Guru Nanak Dev University in 2023?
Guru Nanak Dev University appears in the NIRF 2023 University and Overall ranking categories on this profile.
Is Guru Nanak Dev University private or government?
Guru Nanak Dev University is marked as a government institution in the NIRFRank institution registry.
Where is Guru Nanak Dev University located?
Guru Nanak Dev University is listed in Amritsar, Punjab.
Students also ask
What is the median placement salary of Guru Nanak Dev University graduates?
The official submission reports a ₹4.95L median annual salary for placed UG four-year graduates in 2021-22, with 574 of 598 graduates placed (96.0%). The latest PG two-year median is ₹6.35L.
What is Guru Nanak Dev University's best NIRF category?
University is its best current result at #48 in NIRF 2023, with a score of 50.19.
How many students does Guru Nanak Dev University have?
The latest official student-strength disclosure reports 11,320 students, including 3,141 from outside the state and 48 international students.
Is Guru Nanak Dev University improving in research?
Its NIRF RPC pillar moved from 76.6 in 2016 to 27.2 in 2023. The latest disclosure also reports 1,030 PhD scholars.
How much does Guru Nanak Dev University spend on faculty, labs and its library?
Latest reported expenditure includes ₹213.05 Cr for faculty and staff salaries, ₹16.89 Cr for new lab equipment, and ₹8.41 Cr for the library. These are institution expenses, not graduate placement salaries.
Data source: NIRF, Ministry of Education, Government of India. Ranking cards and deep-profile facts are limited to official data published through the selected 2023 edition.