History & Legacy
- Established: 1917 in Gujranwala (now in Pakistan); re-established in 1953 in Ludhiana after the partition.
- Renowned as the first college named after Guru Nanak, symbolizing the shared heritage of India and Pakistan.
- Affiliated with Panjab University, Chandigarh, and approved under UGC 2(f) & 12(B).
- NAAC accredited with a Grade B (CGPA 2.63) and ISO 9001:2015 certified.
- Noted as the “Nursery of Vice-Chancellors”, with several alumni holding prestigious academic positions.
Academic Programs
Undergraduate Courses
- A. (Various specializations)
- Sc. (Non-Medical)
- Com
- BCA
- Voc. in:
- Web Technology & Multimedia
- E-Commerce & Digital Marketing
- Banking & Financial Services
- Retail Management
- Community College Courses:
- Hardware & Network Maintenance
- Accounting & Taxation
- Travel & Tourism Management
- Add-on Courses:
- Communicative English
- Journalism
- Bank Management
- Vocational Subjects:
- ASM
- FTTP
- ISO Certified Short-Term Courses:
- Web Designing
- Basic Computing
- Hardware Assembly & Maintenance
- Desktop Publishing
- Accountancy (Tally)
- Computer & Office Applications
Postgraduate Courses
- A. in:
- English
- Punjabi
- Com
- PGDCA
- PGDMC
Infrastructure & Facilities
- Campus: Urban setting with Wi-Fi connectivity.
- Library:
- Over 58,000 books, including reference materials, encyclopedias, and dictionaries.
- Subscribed to 20 newspapers, 12 journals, and 33 magazines.
- Access to N-List (UGC project) for over 6,000 journals and 97,000 e-books.
- Laboratories:
- Well-equipped Physics, Chemistry, Computer, and other science labs.
- Gymnasium: Available for students.
- Solar Power Project: Promoting eco-friendly practices.
- Gurdwara Sahib: On-campus place of worship.
- Guru Nanak Bagichi: A dedicated garden area.
Placement & Career Support
- Placement Cell: Facilitates workshops, career counseling, and recruitment drives.
- Committee Members:
- Deepak (Convener)
- Asha Rani
- Rishu Jain
- Amritpal Kaur
- Amanpreet Kaur (Maths)
Admission Process
- Eligibility: Based on academic qualifications and specific course requirements.
- Application: Forms available on the official website.
- Documents Required:
- Mark sheets and certificates
- Identity proof
- Passport-sized photographs
- Application Fee: Details available on the official website.
Address & Directions
Official Address:
Gujranwala Guru Nanak Khalsa College (GGNK)
855 Mall Enclave, Civil Lines, Ludhiana – 141001, Punjab, India
Route Details: Ludhiana Bus Stand to GGNK Campus
Travel by Bike/Scooter
- Distance: ~2 km (within Civil Lines)
- Speed: 20–25 km/h
- Estimated Travel Time: 5–6 minutes – quick due to proximity
Walking Distance
- Speed: ~5 km/h
- Time on Foot: ~20–25 minutes
Cycling
- Speed: 12–15 km/h
- Estimated Time: ~8–10 minutes
By Car or Taxi
- Distance: ~2 km
- Travel Time: ~5–8 minutes, depending on traffic
By Local Bus / Public Transport
- Most intra-city buses pass through Civil Lines; take any bus heading toward Civil Lines
- Total Time: ~10–12 minutes including stops
