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Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) is a public university founded in 1969 and located in Amritsar, India. It is named after the first Sikh guru, Guru Nanak Dev, and its motto is "The Lamp of Guru's wisdom Illuminates and Enlightens". The university operates as an educational institute in the higher education industry.
GNDU is accredited by several organizations, including the National Assessment and Accreditation Council, the Bar Council of India, the Council of Architecture, and the University Grants Commission of India. The university is also affiliated with the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Association of Indian Universities, and the Distance Education Bureau.
In addition to the English name, Guru Nanak Dev University, the institution is also known by its Punjabi name, ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਦੇਵ ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਿਟੀ.
