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GNA University
GNA University, located in Phagwara, Punjab, India, is a privately owned institution. It was established in 2014 under Act No. 17 of 2014 by the State Government of Punjab.[1][2][3][4] GNA University stands as a beacon of excellence in higher education, proudly NAAC-accredited and UGC-approved. With an impressive 78-year legacy, we are a dynamic institution that bridges the gap between academic knowledge and corporate reality. The university is affiliated with the GNA Group, which is known for its manufacturing of automotive components.[5] Courses Offered in GNA University GNA University provides a wide range of degree and certificate programs encompassing over 50 disciplines. It offers undergraduate, post-graduate and Doctoral Programs and a range of courses in various Departments, including Engineering, Management, Design and Mass Communication, Hotel Management, Pharmacy, computational science, Business studies, Allied Health Sciences and Physical Education.[6] Additionally, the university provides diploma and certificate program specifically tailored to the CAD-CAM and engineering fields. Business SchoolGNA Business School focuses on key areas-inculcation of entrepreneurial aptitude, the development of business acumen, in the field of Finance, Marketing, HR, Banking and Digital Marketing and includes Management Training. GNA Business School Ranked 32 in private-B Schools Constituent colleges by outlook I Care Rankings 2025. GNA Business School Ranked 70 in private-B Schools in India by outlook I Care Rankings 2025. GNA Business School Ranked 14 in private-B Schools in North Zone by outlook I Care Rankings 2025. Tie-UpsGNA University has established Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and partnerships with reputable organisations. One such MoU has been signed with Cambridge University Press.[7] The university has also entered into an MoU with TimesPro, an initiative by The Times of India, for placement purposes. Furthermore, GNA University has signed an MoU with La Verne, California, for both short-term and long-term programmes, as well as for faculty and student exchange programmes. Another MoU has been signed with the National Stock Exchange of India Academy to offer management programmes to students. The university has also partnered with LearnVern, an online learning portal.[8] Additionally, GNA University has joined the Oracle Workforce Development Programme (WDP), administered by Oracle University, USA, to equip students with the latest industry trends.[9] Moreover, GNA University has established a tie-up with Virohan Institute, which offers a BBA course in hospital management to the students. EventsGNA University organises the Punjab Spell Bee Championship, a state-level competition.[10] The university also takes the initiative to organise the Punjab Film Festival, the first of its kind in the state, showcasing various films.[11] In November 2016, GNA University hosted the International Conference on Hospitality and Tourism, which was attended by distinguished individuals from the hospitality and tourism sectors. The event featured the presentation of over 30 research papers.[12] Furthermore, the university holds an annual sports meet each year.[13] One of the notable events for the university is the Baisakhi Mela. In 2018, the Baisakhi Mela was celebrated alongside a Coke Studio Minicert on the campus premises, featuring a performance by Sharry Mann, a renowned Punjabi singer.[14]  References
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