Gopal Narayan Singh University is one of the first six private universities in Bihar. It was officially established on 15 June 2018, after being notified in the Bihar Gazette following a decision by the Bihar cabinet on 5 June 2018. The university is recognized by the University Grants Commission. GNSU encourages innovation, research and social outreach and it has strong industry connections through seminars, workshops and guest lectures. Students are actively supported in their academic and career growth, with resources available to help them engage in research and gain practical experience.
The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, integrated and doctoral programs in various fields. The admission to these courses is based on merit in admission test (GPAT), CAT, MAT, CUET UG and CUET PG. This article will provide you all the information about the university, including details on the courses offered, facilities, eligibility criteria and more.
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Highlights
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| Particulars | Details |
| Name of the Institution | Gopal Narayan Singh University |
| Also known as | GNSU |
| Location | Jamuhar, Bihar |
| Established | 2018 |
| Type of Institute | Private |
| Campus | 60+ acres |
| Affiliation | UGC |
| Admission criteria | Entrance Exam |
| Hostel Facilities | Yes |
| Programmes | 72+ |
| Faculty members | 450+ |
| Official Website | https://gnsu.ac.in/ |
Facilities
These are some of the facilities that the university offers to the students who are interested in or already studying at GNSU.
| Central Facilities | Medical |
| Computer Centre | Classrooms |
| Central Library | Laboratories |
| Sports Section | Residential |
| Institute Management System | Hostel |
Courses Offered
Gopal Narayan Singh University offers many UG, PG, Diploma, Integrated and Doctoral programs with specific durations. The courses are listed in the table below. Let’s take a look.
Undergraduate Courses
| Courses | Duration |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) | 3 years |
| Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons) | 3 years |
| Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) (BBA) | 3 years |
| Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communications (BJMC) | 3 years |
| Bachelor of Laws (BA LLB Hons.) | 5 years |
| Bachelor of Business Administration & Legislative Law (BBA LLB Hons.) | 5 years |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing) | 4 years |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) | 4 years |
| Bachelor of Science – Agriculture (B.Sc. Agri) | 4 years |
| Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) | 5.5 years |
| Bachelor of Fisheries Science (BFSc) | 4 years |
| BBA in Rural Management (BBA RM) | 3 years |
| Bachelor of Technology (BTech) | 4 years |
| Bachelor of Optometry (BOPTM) | 4 years |
| Bachelor of Science in Operation Theater Technology | 3 years |
| Bachelors in Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) | 3 years |
| B.Sc. in Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology (B.Sc. MRIT) | 3 years |
| Bachelor in Physiotherapy (BPT) | 4.5 years |
| Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing | 2 years |
| BCA (Co-Branded with IBM) | 3 years |
| Pharm. D | 6 years |
| Pharm. D (PB) | 3 years (after B.Pharm) |
Postgraduate Courses
| Courses | Duration |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | 2 years |
| Master of Commerce (M.Com) | 2 years |
| Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) | 2 years |
| Doctor of Medicine (MD) / Master of Surgery (MS) | 3 years |
| Master of Science in Nursing (M.Sc. Nursing) | 2 years |
| Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) | 1 year |
| Master of Science in Agriculture – Agronomy | 2 years |
| Master of Science in Agriculture – Genetics and Plant Breeding | 2 years |
| Master of Science in Agriculture – Horticulture | 2 years |
| Master of Law (LLM) | 1-2 years |
| Master of Computer Applications (MCA) | 2-3 years |
| Master of Pharmacy | 2 years |
Diploma Courses
| Courses | Duration |
| Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) | 2 years |
| General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) | 3 years |
Doctoral Courses
| Courses | Duration |
| Information Technology | 5 years |
| Library & Information Science (LIS) | 5 years |
| Law | 5 years |
| Management | 5 years |
| Commerce | 5 years |
| Nursing | 5 years |
| Journalism & Mass Communication (JMC) | 5 years |
| Pharmacy | 5 years |
Admission Procedure
The admission process includes filling out an application form, appearing for an entrance exam and attending counselling sessions based on exam scores. The procedure to get admission to GNSU is listed below.
- For UG course: Candidates must take the relevant entrance exam, such as CUET UG.
- For PG Course: Candidates must take the relevant entrance exam, such as CAT, MAT and CUET PG.
- For PhD Course: Candidates must take the Ph.D. Admission Entrance Test Gopal Narayan Singh University Ph.D. Admission Test (GPAT) -2024.
- Counselling & Seat Allocation: After the entrance exam, merit-based counselling is conducted, and seats are allocated according to exam scores, domicile, and category.
- Registration Process: Candidates must register for counselling, pay the necessary fees, and select their preferred programs based on the seat allocation process.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by GNSU to be eligible for admission. The criteria are listed in the table below.
UG Eligibility
| Courses | Eligibility |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) | 45% marks or equivalent grade in “10+2” examination (any discipline) from any recognized board preferably Mathematics/ any subject in Computer Science. OR A pass in diploma in Commercial Practice or equivalent (The University will offer suitable bridge courses such as Mathematics etc., for the students coming from diverse backgrounds to prepare Level playing field and desired learning outcomes of the programme). |
| Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons) | 10+2 or equivalent examination (Any stream) with minimum of 40% marks for general category, PWD/SC/ST/OBC category- 35% marks. |
| Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) (BBA) | Passed 10+2 or equivalent Examination with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate considering all the subjects. |
| Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communications (BJMC) | Passed 10+2 or equivalent Examination with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate considering all the subjects. |
| Bachelor of Laws (BA LLB Hons.) | Passed 10+2 or equivalent Examination with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate considering all the subjects. |
| Bachelor of Business Administration & Legislative Law (BBA LLB Hons.) | Passed 10+2 or equivalent Examination with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate considering all the subjects. |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing) | 10+2 class passed with Science (PCB) & English Core/English Elective with aggregate of 50% marks from recognized board under AISSCE/CBSE/ICSE/SSCE/HSCE or other equivalent Board. |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) | 45% in 10+2 Science Group (PCM/PCB/PCMB/D-Pharm) |
| Bachelor of Science – Agriculture (B.Sc. Agri) | I.Sc. Math/Bio/Agriculture/Any other equivalent exam with 50% marks for Gen, OBC, EWS & 40% marks for SC/ST/PWD categories. Candidates, age must be 16 years as on 31st august of the Admission year. |
| Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) | 10+2 with the subjects- Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. |
| Bachelor of Fisheries Science (BFSc) | I.Sc. Math/Bio/Agriculture/Any other equivalent exam with 50% marks for Gen, OBC, EWS & 40% marks for SC/ST/PWD categories. Candidates, age must be 16 years as on 31st august of the Admission year. |
| BBA in Rural Management (BBA RM) | Passed 10+2 or equivalent Examination with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate considering all the subjects. |
| Bachelor of Technology (BTech) | Passed 10+2 examination with Physics & Mathematics-For remaining single course select any courses out of 12 Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Electronics/ Information Technology/ Biology/ Informatics Practices/ Biotechnology/ Technical Vocational subject/ Agriculture/ Engineering Graphics/ Business Studies/ Entrepreneurship. Obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together. OR Passed D.Voc. Stream in the same or allied sector. (The Universities will offer suitable bridge courses such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering drawing, etc., for the students coming from diverse backgrounds to prepare Level playing field and desired learning outcomes of the programme). |
| Bachelor of Optometry (BOPTM) | Candidate having a diploma in optometry/ ophthalmic technique with 60% marks after completion of 10+2 with the science subject they would be eligible to join 2nd-year. Minimum Age is 17 years. |
| Bachelor of Science in Operation Theater Technology | Candidate should have to pass 10+2 with Biology/Mathematics with minimum 50% marks aggregate in each subject i.e. physics, chemistry, biology/mathematics. Minimum Age is 17 and Maximum age is 30 years. |
| Bachelors in Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) | Candidate should have passed 10+2 with biology or vocational course in MLS/MLT with a minimum 50% marks aggregate. |
| B.Sc. in Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology (B.Sc. MRIT) | Candidate should have to pass 10+2 with Biology/Mathematics with minimum 50% marks aggregate in each subject i.e. physics, chemistry, biology/mathematics. Minimum Age is 17 and Maximum age is 30 years. |
| Bachelor in Physiotherapy (BPT) | Pass in 10 + 2 with physics chemistry and Biology. |
| Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing | Passed the Higher Secondary or Senior Secondary or Intermediate or 10+2 or an equivalent examination recognized by the university for this purpose. |
| BCA (Co-Branded with IBM) | 45% marks or equivalent grade in “10+2” examination (any discipline) from any recognized board preferably Mathematics/ any subject in Computer Science. OR A pass in diploma in Commercial Practice or equivalent (The University will offer suitable bridge courses such as Mathematics etc., for the students coming from diverse backgrounds to prepare Level playing field and desired learning outcomes of the programme). |
| Pharm. D | 10+2 examination with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with one of the following subjects: Mathematics or Biology. |
| Pharm. D (PB) | B. Pharm Degree examination of an Indian university established by law in India from an institution approved by Pharmacy Council of India and has scored not less than 55 % of the maximum marks (aggregate of 4 years of B. Pharm.) |
PG Eligibility
| Courses | Eligibility |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | Bachelor Degree in any discipline under at least (10+2+3) pattern OR equivalent with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. Students Having CAT/MAT Score will be preffered. |
| Master of Commerce (M.Com) | B.Com./ B.Com.(Hons.) Examination or any other Bachelor’s Degree of minimum 3 years with a minimum of 40% marks for general category, PWD/SC/ST/OBC-35% marks. |
| Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) | Graduation in Any Stream |
| Doctor of Medicine (MD) / Master of Surgery (MS) | MBBS from a recognized University with NEET-PG. |
| Master of Science in Nursing (M.Sc. Nursing) | BSc Nursing or Post Basic BSc Nursing with 55% of Marks from a recognized University + One year work experience after any State Nursing Council registration. Selection of the candidates shall be based on the merit of the entrance examination. |
| Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) | Graduation or equivalent in any Stream with approx 50% marks & Bachelor degree in Library or Information Science. |
| Master of Science in Agriculture – Agronomy | Candidates with four years B.Sc. (Ag.) Degree with credit based course programme under the guidelines of ICAR or an equivalent qualification. |
| Master of Science in Agriculture – Genetics and Plant Breeding | Candidates with four years B.Sc. (Ag.) Degree with credit based course programme under the guidelines of ICAR or an equivalent qualification. |
| Master of Science in Agriculture – Horticulture | Candidates with four years B.Sc. (Ag.) /B.Sc. (Horticulture) Degree with credit based course programme under the guide lines of ICAR will be considered for M.Sc. (Agriculture) Horticulture. |
| Master of Law (LLM) | 3 year LLB Degree Course after graduation in 10+2+3 pattern or 5 years integrated programme after intermediate as 10+2+5 pattern. Min marks not less than 45%. |
| Master of Computer Applications (MCA) | Passed B.C.A/ B.Sc. (Computer Science)/ B.Sc. (IT) / B.E. (CSE)/ B.Tech. (CSE) / B.E. (IT) / B.Tech. (IT) or equivalent Degree. OR Passed any graduation degree (e.g.: B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc / B.Com. / B.A./ B. Voc./ etc.,) preferably with Mathematics at 10+2 level or at Graduation level. OR Obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying examination. (for students having no Mathematics/Computer Science background or not in Critera-1 compulsory bridge course in Mathematics and “Foundations of Computer Science” will be framed by the University as per the norms). |
| Master of Pharmacy | B. Pharm Degree examination of an Indian university and has scored not less than 55 % of the maximum marks (aggregate of 4 years of B. Pharm). |
Diploma Eligibility
| Courses | Eligibility |
| Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) | A pass in any of the following exam with Physics, Chemistry and Biology / Mathematics. 10 + 2 / Intermediate / Higher Sec. exam. |
| General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) | 10+2 class passed with Science (PCB)/Arts/Commerce & English Core/English Elective with aggregate of 50% marks from recognized board under AISSCE/CBSE/ICSE/SSCE/HSCE or other equivalent Board. |
Doctoral Eligibility
| Courses | Eligibility |
| Information Technology | M.Sc-IT/ MCA/ M.Sc (Physics)/ M.Tech (IT/ Electronics/ Computer Science/ Embedded System/ VLSI Design). |
| Library & Information Science (LIS) | Master in Library & Information Science (LIS). |
| Law | At least 55% in the aggregate or equivalent grade point average in the qualifying examination. |
| Management | Master degree in Business Management/Business Administration (M.B.A.)/ International Business Administration (M.I.B.A.)/ International Business (M.I.B.)/M.B.A. (Agri-Business)/ Finance Control/ Personnel Management & Industrial Relation or MA-PMIR or Two-year full-time Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) from any the Indian Institutes of Management (I.I.Ms) or First class into year full-Time PGDM declared equivalent to Master’s Degree in Management by AIU /accredited by AICTE/ UGC OR Professionally qualified Chartered Accountant/Cost and Works Accountant/ Company Secretary of the concerned statutory bodies. Qualifying Marks: At least 60% in the aggregate or equivalent grade point average in the qualifying examination. |
| Commerce | At least 55% in the aggregate or equivalent grade point average in the qualifying examination. |
| Nursing | M.Phil (Nursing) or M.Sc.(N) or a Post Graduate degree in nursing recognized by INC. |
| Journalism & Mass Communication (JMC) | At least 55% in the aggregate or equivalent grade point average in the qualifying examination. |
| Pharmacy | A candidate who has qualified in a national level test such as National Eligibility Test (NET-JRF), CSIR-JRF, NET-LS (without fellowship), Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineering (GATE), Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test Gopal Narayan Singh University Ph.D. Admission Test (GPAT), State Level Eligibility Test (SLET) accredited by UGC, Central or State Government will be considered for direct admission if otherwise eligible. |
Fee Structure
This section provides detailed information about the fee structure for UG, PG, Diploma and Doctoral courses offered by Gopal Narayan Singh University. Candidates can review the details below.
UG Fees
| Courses | Tuition fees per semester |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) | 40,000 |
| Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons) | 25,000 |
| Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) (BBA) | 35,000 |
| Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communications (BJMC) | 30,000 |
| Bachelor of Laws (BA LLB Hons.) | 35,000 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration & Legislative Law (BBA LLB Hons.) | 35,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing) | 90,000 |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) | 60,000 |
| Bachelor of Science – Agriculture (B.Sc. Agri) | 60,000 |
| Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) | – |
| Bachelor of Fisheries Science (BFSc) | 35,000 |
| BBA in Rural Management (BBA RM) | 35,000 |
| Bachelor of Technology (BTech) | 55,000 |
| Bachelor of Optometry (BOPTM) | 25,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Operation Theater Technology | 25,000 |
| Bachelors in Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) | 30,000 |
| B.Sc. in Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology (B.Sc. MRIT) | 35,000 |
| Bachelor in Physiotherapy (BPT) | 50,000 |
| Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing | 1,10,000 |
| BCA (Co-Branded with IBM) | 45,000 |
| Pharm. D | 1,30,000 |
| Pharm. D (PB) | 1,30,000 |
PG Fees
| Courses | Tuition fees per semester |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | 70,000 |
| Master of Commerce (M.Com) | 20,000 |
| Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) | 20,000 |
| Doctor of Medicine (MD) / Master of Surgery (MS) | – |
| Master of Science in Nursing (M.Sc. Nursing) | 1,20,000 |
| Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) | 6,000 |
| Master of Science in Agriculture – Agronomy | 40,000 |
| Master of Science in Agriculture – Genetics and Plant Breeding | 40,000 |
| Master of Science in Agriculture – Horticulture | 40,000 |
| Master of Law (LLM) | 35,000 |
| Master of Computer Applications (MCA) | 50,000 |
| Master of Pharmacy | 50,000 |
Diploma Fees
| Courses | Tuition fees per semester |
| Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) | 1,00,000 |
| General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) | 1,70,000 |
Additional Fees
| Particulars | Fee for Medical, Pharmacy, Paramedical, Nursing, Agriculture, and I.T. | Fee for Management, Law, Commerce, and Arts |
| Registration Fee | 1500 | 1500 |
| Admission Fee | 6000 | 6000 |
| Caution Money* | 5000 | 5000 |
| Research Fee (Annual)# | 80000 | 60000 |
| Library Fee (Annual) | 500 | 500 |
| Laboratory Fee (Annual) | 5000 | – |
| Examination Fee (Payable at the time of submission of the Thesis) | 20000 | 20000 |
Contact Details
Gopal Narayan Singh University
Address: Sasaram-Tilauthu Rd, Jamuhar, Bihar 821305
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