GNA University, located at Sri Hargobindgarh on the Phagwara–Hoshiarpur Road in Phagwara, District Kapurthala, Punjab, is a private university established in 2014 under Act No. 17 of 2014 by the State Government of Punjab. It is part of the GNA Group, a well-known manufacturer of automotive components, and is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). The university has also been accredited by NAAC, reflecting its commitment to quality education.
GNA University offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate, and doctoral programs across more than 50 disciplines. Its flagship program is B.Tech in Engineering, but it also provides courses in Management, Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, Applied Sciences, Health Sciences, Hospitality, and Design. Specialized programs such as Bachelor of Anesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology and MBAs in niche areas like Digital Marketing and Business Analytics highlight its industry-oriented approach.
The Phagwara campus is urban and equipped with modern infrastructure including smart classrooms, laboratories, libraries, hostels, and innovation hubs. The university emphasizes experiential learning, industry collaboration, and research, aligning its curriculum with global standards. In 2025, GNA University was ranked 80th in Engineering and 70th in Management by Outlook rankings, showcasing its growing reputation in higher education.
Guided by its motto “Inspiring Innovation”, GNA University continues to nurture graduates who are academically strong, industry-ready, and globally competent, making it one of the emerging private universities in Punjab.