GNA University, located in Phagwara (Punjab), has invited applications for admission to its PhD Program in various disciplines for the academic session 2024. GNA University (GU) aims to be a prominent higher education institution dedicated to generating, preserving, and disseminating knowledge to a diverse student community. The University strives to cultivate value-based leaders equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in their respective organizations.

GNA University Ph.D Admission 2024

PhD Program Offered

  • Business Management and Commerce
  • Physics,
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Journalism
  • Computer Science/ IT/Computer Application
  • Computer Science Engineering
  • Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • English
  • Hotel Management
  • Physical Education

Important Dates

  • Last date of Receipt of Applications: 31st May, 2024
  • Date of PhD Entrance Examination and Interview: To be announced soon

Eligibility Criteria

For admission to the Ph.D. program in the Faculty at GU, applicants fulfilling the following criteria shall be treated as eligible:PauseUnmute

An individual who has successfully completed a Postgraduate Degree (Master's Degree) Examination with a minimum of 55% marks (50% marks for SC/ST candidates) or an equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA), as per UGC norms, is eligible to apply.

Additionally, an individual who has qualified the GU PhD Entrance Exam with a minimum score of 50% followed by an interview is also eligible.

The Entrance Exam and Interview carry a weightage of 70% and 30%, respectively, for the final selection process.

Exemption from Entrance Examination

  • The candidates fulfilling at least one of the following conditions will be exempted from Entrance
  • Qualified in NET/SLET/GATE/RAT/JRF/SRF/examination of the apex bodies as CSIR/UGC/ICAR/ICMR and or DST INSPIRE fellowship/ICCR or any equivalent test/exam.
  • Note: Candidates entitled for exemption from the Entrance Examination shall submit the Application Form along with relevant supporting documents within the stipulated time period

Application Process

  • Eligible candidates can apply online only through the official website https://www.gnauniversity.edu.in/
  • Application form can also be downloaded from the official website https://www.gnauniversity.edu.in/
  • Send the hand filled entrance application form along with the above documents and Proof of Online Transfer/Payment (Bank detail given below)/Demand Draft (in favour of “GNA University, Phagwara”) of Rs. 1000/- through registered post only by May 31, 2024 at GNA University, Phagwara-Hoshiarpur Road, Sri Hargobindgarh, Phagwara, Punjab-144401 (INDIA).
  • Also send the scanned copies of application form, payment slip/DD and desired documents at [email protected].

Application Fee

  • For General Candidates : Rs. 1000/-
  • For SC/ST/PhD/PH Candidates : Rs. 500/-
  • Mode of Payment : Through Online Mode/DD

Selection Process

  • Selection will  be based on Written test and Personal Interview.

Test Pattern

  • The test will be conducted in two phases comprising objective type questions in Paper I and II.
  • Paper I (10:30 am to 11:30 am) and II (11:30 pm to 12:30 pm)will be carrying 100 marks each having 60 questions out of which 50 are to be attempted in 60 minutes per paper.
  • Minimum 50% marks are required to be considered as “Qualified” to appear in a personal interview.
  • There shall be no negative marking.

For more details and to apply online, please visit the official website

GNA University Admission