School of Honours in English
Admission on Merit Only
  • Part I will have three papers of English, in addition there will be a compulsory paper in Punjabi/ Punjab History & Culture of 50 marks. A candidate must appear for this paper in part I only. if a candidate fails to clear this paper in part I she must clear it in either part II or Part III. The candidate will get the degree only after she has cleared this paper i.e. Punjabi Compulsory.
  • Part II will have four papers of English Literature and one paper on History of England.
  • Part III will have six papers of English Literature.

Eligibility for Admission

  • The Part I Honours examination shall be open to a candidate who has passed, not less than one academic year previously in any of the following examinations.
  • Senior Secondary Certificate Part II examination of PSEB, CBSE, ICSE.
  • The eligibility condition for admission to BA Honours Schools in English Part I according to the Board of Control GNDU is 50 percent marks in aggregate and 50 percent marks in English.
    Any other examination recognised by the University as equivalent to any of the examination.
  • Special weightage for proficiency in English on the basis of test & interview, subject to fulfillment of other minimum conditions.

PAPERS

Part I Part II Part III
  • Elements of Poetry 
  • Structure of English
  • Short Stories and One Act Plays 
  • Sociology 
  • Punjabi/Punjab History & Culture*
  • History of England
  • Environmental Studies
  • Elements of Novel
  • Elements of Drama
  • Romantic & Victorian Poetry
  • Indian Literature in English
  • Sociology
  • American Literature
  • Sociology
  • History of England
  • Modern Poetry
  • Modern Drama
  • Modern Novel
  • Indian Classics in Translations
  • Elements of Prose & Composition
  • Sociology
  • History of England

* A candidate must appear for this paper in Part-I only. if a candidate fails to clear this paper in Part-I she must clear it in either Part-II or Part-III. The candidate will get the degree only after she has cleared this paper i.e. Punjabi Compulsory.

B.Sc. Economics
Eligibility : 10+2 with 40 percent marks

Note : Admission will be strictly on merit. Seats are limited.

Subject Combination : Mathematics/Quantitative Technique, Economics, Computer Science/ Application with English (General) and Punjabi (General).
MA Drawing & Painting (Annual System)

PAPERS

Part I Part II
  • Paper I - Aesthetics & Principles of Art Appreciation
  • Paper II - History of Indian Art upto 1850 A.D.
  • Paper III - Drawing from Nature & Environment (Landscape)
  • Paper IV - Composition, Creative Painting
  • Paper I - History of European Art up to 1850AD
  • Paper II - Modern Movements
  • Paper III - Life Drawing
  • Paper IV - Composition, Creative Painting

 

MA. English (Annual System)

Eligibility: The examination shall be open to any person:

  • who has passed at least one academic year previously BA with honours in the subject concerned or Bachelor’s degree in any faculty with 50 percent marks or Master’s Degree of this university or any other university in another subject or another faculty.

  • who has been on the rolls of a university department or a college affiliated to this university throughout one academic year preceding the examination.

  • who has attended not less than 75 percent of the full course of lectures delivered to his class and seminar work.

PAPERS

Part I Part II
  • Paper-I    English Poetry upto 19th Century
  • Paper-II   English Drama
  • Paper-III  English Novel
  • Paper-IV Structure of Modern English & Advanced Composition
  • Paper-V  Indian Writing in English
  • Paper-VI  History of English Literature
  • Paper-VII  Modern Literary Theory & Criticism
  • Paper-VIII  Twentieth Century British Literature
  • Paper-IX    Introduction to Linguistics
  • Paper-X     American Literature

 

Master in Journalism & Mass Communication (Semester System)
ORDINANCES
  • Duration of each M.A.(Mass Communication) shall be two years divided into four semesters.
  • Admission to the First Semester of M.A. (Mass Communication) course will be open to any person who has passed Bachelor/Master degree in any discipline from a recognized Indian University or an 'equivalent degree recognized by the Guru Nanak Dev University with not less than 50 percent marks.

PAPERS

Semester - I Semester - II
  • Introduction to Communication
  • History of Print Media in India
  • Print Media-I (Reporting & Editing)
  • Electronic Media & Photography
  • Advertising & Public Relations
  • Development Communication
  • Media Management
  • Media Law & Ethics
  • International Communication
  • Communication Research
Semester - III Semester - IV
  • Corporate Communication
  • New Media Technology
  • Print Media - II
  • Inter-cultural Communication
  • Radio & Television Production Techniques
  • Mass Communication Research Strategies & Practice
  • Human Rights & Media
  • Film Studies
  • Current Affairs
  • Dissertation

ORDINANCES

  • Duration of each M.A.(Mass Communication) shall be two years divided into four semesters.

  • Admission to the First Semester of M.A. (Mass Communication) course will be open to any person who has passed Bachelor/Master degree in any discipline from a recognised Indian University or an 'equivalent degree recognized by the Guru Nanak Dev University with not less than 50 percent marks.

  • Candidate will be eligible for sitting in the examination of each Semester after being certified for the following by the Head of the Institution of having been enrolled in the college in the course, having a good moral character and having attended 75 percent of the lectures delivered.

  • All in-service candidates must produce ‘No Objection Certificate’ or 'Study Leave' from the employer at the time of admission.

  • The candidate will be examined in FIVE papers in three semesters (I,ll & III). In the third semester one paper will comprise totally of practical assignments to be evaluated by internal and external examiner. Besides, there will be internal assessment of 50 marks each at the end of second and fourth semester.

 

M.A. Media Studies & Production (Annual System)

Eligibility : Graduation in any stream with min.50 percent marks
Duration : 2 Years
 
Part - I Part - II
  • Print Design and Production
  • Radio Production
  • Television Production
  • Language and Communication Skills
  • Computer Graphics
  • Environment
  • Cinematography and Editing
  • Advertising
  • Media Appreciation
  • Media Law and Ethics
  • Dissertation
  • Internship
  • Environment

 

PG Diploma in Tailoring & Dress Designing
This course has been introduced in this institution to enhance career awareness among women and to increase employment opportunities for them. This course is recognized by Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.

Eligibility
: BA/ B.Sc./ B.Com.
Duration : One Year
Note: All the general rules for regular students will be applicable to the diploma students. Compartment cases not allowed.