Guru Kashi University: Courses, Fees, Contact Details, Facilities

Mahima Jain

Guru Kashi University was established in the year 2011 by the Act of Legislature of Punjab, under the "Guru Kashi University Act 2011" (Punjab Act No 37 of 2011). It is situated in a pollution-free lush green sacred sand of Sri Damdama Sahib. Guru Kashi University, Bathinda, provides education at all levels in all the disciplines. The objective of GKU is to spread knowledge and empower the youth so that they can contribute to the growth of the country and work for the welfare of society.

GKU University offers resources and modern infrastructure facilities, which enables its students to have an enriching academic experience. Guru Kashi University UG admission can be made online by visiting the official website. It also provides students with opportunities to develop their talents and hobbies and also helps them to grow personally. GKU, Bathinda, aims to present state-of-art infrastructure facilities, qualified and experienced faculty, conductive, and tranquil learning environments.

Guru Kashi University, Bathinda, provides high-quality education by maintaining the highest standard in academic and non-academic activities. The students are provided with the desired knowledge, skills, and competence to meet the corporate world's challenges. Guru Kashi University, [GKU] Bathinda offers various courses like a diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate.

GKU provides upgrading libraries for the students by adding books, journals, print media. GKU also arranges workshops and seminars for students. It focuses on improving communication skills and personality development of students.

Guru Kashi University Quick Links:

• GKU Courses
• GKU Departments
• Infrastructure Facilities
• GKU Placements
• GKU Scholarships
• Eligibility Criteria
• GKU Admission
• GKU Hostel Details

Guru Kashi University Departments:

The University has many departments under it. All the departments under GKU are mentioned below:

• University College of Engineering and Technology
• University College of Commerce and Management.
• Institute of Hotel Management
• University College of  Computer Applications
• University College Of Agriculture
• Guru Gobind Singh College of Education
• University College of Basic Sciences and Humanities
• University College of Physical Education
• University College of Education
• University College of Pharmacy
• University School of Law.

Guru Kashi University Courses:

Guru Kashi University offers courses in various disciplines. The courses along with their specialization are mentioned below:

Guru Kashi University Infrastructure Facilities:

GKU, Bathinda has world-class infrastructure and student facilities with a student-centric approach. The campus is equipped with a high-speed internet connection. The environment around the campus is perfect for a learning and teaching environment. The campus is spread over in an area of 100 acres surrounded by a lush green environment. Some other details regarding facilities are mentioned below:

• The library at GKU University aims in providing valuable resources to the students. The University library has a collection of 100 journals and 54,000 books related to different fields. 
• GKU has a state of the art computer centre. The computer centre at the University is spread over in an area of 550 sq meters and is air-conditioned.
  The centre has got 220 computers of latest configuration comprising of 3.2 GHz Dual Core Processor, 2 GB RAM, 500 GB Hard Disk connected on LAN.
• Guru Kashi University has got 32 peripherals such as printers, CD writers, and scanners. In addition, all labs at the University have power back up in terms of generators and stabilized UPS. The computer centre has LCD projectors for the purpose of instructions.
• Guru Kashi University Infrastructure facilities includes various computerized activities conducted for academic purposes. Guru Kashi Univerity has an ERP used to manage staff and student activities. Students can download e-books, journals, magazines, and other study materials through the ERP.
• The staff members can view books in his/ her account, check their attendance, check-in and check-outs through smart cards, intranet, Wi-Fi, internet. The University conducts workshops for students. A workshop is the necessity of the Mechanical Engineering Department. The aim of this is to provide practical exposure and skills apart from theoretical knowledge. The workshop has subsections as Machine Shop, Welding Shop, Carpentry Shop, Fitting and Sheet-metal Shop, Foundry Shop, Smithy Shop, and Electrical Shop.
• Guru Kashi University provides transport facilities to its students and staff. The University has its own fleet of 36 buses. This facility also covers far rural areas up to 50 km radius.
• The University offers state of the art canteen facilities. GKU has got a central canteen, two mini canteens, four hostel mess halls, and a cafeteria.
  Tea, coffee, snacks and lunch, and dinner are available for all students. The campus also has a Verabooth which serves a whole range of bread and other confectionery items.
• GKU has got banks and ATMs on the campus such as Indian Bank and HDFC Bank. Bank Branches such as Punjab Sindh Bank, ICICI Bank, State Bank Of India, State Bank Of Patiala are nearby. The University also has a spacious auditorium with a seating capacity of 500 people. 

Guru Kashi University Placements:

Guru Kashi University offers the best placement opportunities to the students which helps them in choosing the companies and well-settle in the future. Guru Kashi University placement department has a dedicated team that works constantly towards providing placements. 

GKU provides 100% placement assistance to its students. Guru Kashi University has both national and international recruiters visiting the campus. Some of the top recruiters of the University are mentioned below:

Guru Kashi University Scholarships:

The University is offering scholarships to the 2021 batch. Guru Kashi University scholarship scheme is worth INR 3 crores for the COVID 19 warriors. GKU is making a small contribution to appreciate the service to Corona heroes. The University is offering scholarships for the wards of Nurses, Doctors, Para-Medical Staff, Sanitation Workers, Police Personnel, and Media Persons. 

COVID 19 Scholarship includes:

• 100% scholarship to the wards whose parents lost their lives due to COVID 19.
• The University will provide up to 70 per cent scholarship to the wards of COVID warriors.

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GKU Eligibility Criteria:

Guru Kashi University offers courses in various disciplines and the programs have a different set of eligibility criteria. The criteria are mentioned below in detail.

GKU Admissions:

Admissions can be done offline/ online by filling the registration form through the official website of the University (http://www.gurukashiuniversity.in/). Admissions will be done based on past academic merit and scores in the qualifying exam. 

Step-by-Step Admission procedure:

• Online/ offline filling of application form for registration
• Scrutinizing application and preparation of merit list as per laid down criteria for various courses.
• Provisional allotment of seats on merit list as per vacancies available for various courses.
• Original document verification for checking of eligibility
• Deposit the tuition fees.
• Final seat allotment by the University.

GKU Hostel Details:

Guru Kashi University, Bathinda takes special care of students who are away from home. Guru Kashi University facilities include separate girls and boys hostels within the campus.

• The hostels contain all the basic facilities required for the students.
• In total there are 6 hostels out of which 5 are for boys and one for girl students.
• These hostels include gym, RO filtered water, healthcare facilities, and indoor games facility.

Boys Hostel:

• Himalayan Hostel:- It is a senior boys hostel where each room is provided with an attached bathroom. The capacity of the hostel is for 195 students.
• Shivalik Hostel:- This hostel is for junior boys. The capacity is for 192 students at this hostel.
• Nilgiri Hostel:- This hostel is for Polytechnic students and has a capacity of 212 students.
• Baba Deep Singh Hostel:- This hostel is for first-year students and is about 2.5 km from the campus. 
• Aravali Hostel:- This hostel is also for first-year students with all the facilities and has a capacity is for 78 students.

Girls Hostel:

• Kalpana Chawala Hostel:- The capacity of the hostel is of 252 students.