# Guru Nanak College (Autonomous), Chennai

> Guru Nanak College is a coeducational autonomous college affiliated to the University of Madras in Velachery, Chennai. Established in 1971 by the Guru Nanak Educational Society, it combines a Government Aided Stream with two Self-Financing streams. Regular study spans arts, sciences, commerce, computing and related disciplines.

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- Last reviewed: 2026-10-25
- Publisher: Students Traffic (https://www.studentstraffic.com/)

## Key facts

- Location: Chennai, [India](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/india)
- Type: Private
- Established: 1971
- Official website: https://gurunanakcollege.edu.in/
- Published programmes on Students Traffic: 24

## Recognition and approvals

- University of Madras — aided autonomous affiliated college
- NAAC — cycle 3 A++, CGPA 3.68; declared 26 October 2022
- Verify: [University of Madras own aided-college directory](https://www.unom.ac.in/index.php?route=colleges%2Faided)
- Verify: [NAAC own valid-institution list 14 August 2025, C 43998](https://naac.gov.in/images/docs/ACCREDITATION_STATUS/Institutions_accredited_by_NAAC_having_valid_accreditation-as_on_14082025_1.xlsx)

## Programmes

| Programme | Course | Duration | Medium | Tuition per year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [B.A. (English)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/gnc-b-a-english) | B.A. English | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.A. (Sociology)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/gnc-b-a-sociology) | B.A. Sociology | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Com. (Accounting & Finance)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/gnc-b-com-accounting-finance) | B.Com | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Com. (General)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/gnc-b-com-general) | B.Com | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Com. (Corporate Secretaryship)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/gnc-b-com-corporate-secretaryship) | B.Com | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Com. (Marketing Management)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/gnc-b-com-marketing-management) | B.Com | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Com. (Bank Management)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/gnc-b-com-bank-management) | B.Com | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Com. (Information System Management)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/gnc-b-com-information-system-management) | B.Com | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Com. (Computer Applications)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/gnc-b-com-computer-applications) | B.Com | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Com. (Professional Accounting)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/gnc-b-com-professional-accounting) | B.Com | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Com. (Honours)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/gnc-b-com-honours) | B.Com | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. (Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/gnc-b-sc-advanced-zoology-and-biotechnology) | B.Sc. Biological Sciences | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. (Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/gnc-b-sc-plant-biology-plant-biotechnology) | B.Sc. Biological Sciences | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. (Biotechnology)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/gnc-b-sc-biotechnology) | B.Sc. Biotechnology | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. (Chemistry)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/gnc-b-sc-chemistry) | B.Sc. Chemistry | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. (Computer Science)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/gnc-b-sc-computer-science) | B.Sc. Computer Science | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. (Data Analytics)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/gnc-b-sc-data-analytics) | B.Sc. Data Science | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. (Information Technology)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/gnc-b-sc-information-technology) | B.Sc. Information Technology | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. (Mathematics)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/gnc-b-sc-mathematics) | B.Sc. Mathematics | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. (Physics)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/gnc-b-sc-physics) | B.Sc. Physics | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.A. (Defence and Strategic Studies)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/gnc-b-a-defence-and-strategic-studies) | Bachelor's Defence Studies | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.A. (Economics)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/gnc-b-a-economics) | Bachelor's Economics | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. (Visual Communication)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/gnc-b-sc-visual-communication) | Bachelor's Media | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.A Political Science](https://www.studentstraffic.com/gnc-b-a-political-science) | Bachelor's Political Science | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |

## Why students choose it

- Coeducational autonomous study within University of Madras affiliation.
- Regular subject routes through aided and self-financing streams.
- School laboratories, library, sports and student-support resources.

## Things to consider

- Confirm the exact programme, stream and qualifying subject combination.
- June refers to an expressly dated 2025 first-UG induction baseline.
- Request current tuition and compulsory charges separately.

## Best fit for

- School-leavers meeting the programme’s accepted 10+2 subjects.
- Students planning regular campus study in south Chennai.
- Applicants comparing aided and self-financing timetable options.

## Campus and city

The college describes a 25-acre green campus with academic blocks, laboratories, library and digital resources, student clubs and sports facilities. Its schools organise subject activities, projects and student events. Daily study depends on the selected aided or self-financing stream; confirm the exact timetable and campus conduct rules at admission.

The college faces Guru Nanak Salai in Velachery, south Chennai, between the Raj Bhavan area and the IIT Madras campus. Applicants should plan travel around their exact stream: morning routes run 8 am–1 pm, while Self-Financing Stream II runs 1:10 pm–6:10 pm. Confirm transport and any off-campus activity requirements before choosing accommodation.

The current schools describe science and computing laboratories, media facilities, subject projects, industrial visits, workshops and skill courses. The college also has research, incubation and consultancy/outreach centres. Exact practical requirements vary by degree; request the current curriculum, supervision and any compulsory materials or fieldwork costs.


## Hostel, food and safety

Students needing accommodation should consult the college’s Hostel Committee about the current options for their programme and applicant category. Confirm the location, room type, vacancy, charges and residence rules before arranging a stay. An academic offer does not by itself reserve accommodation; compare private housing and travel costs separately.

The college describes a Langar scheme providing free mid-day meals to needy economically weaker students. Confirm eligibility and current arrangements rather than assuming all meals are included with admission. Ask the Canteen Committee about the current menu, opening hours, prices and any dietary or allergy requirements before budgeting.

The college describes counselling, mentoring, anti-ragging, internal complaints, anti-drug and student-grievance arrangements, alongside its medical-centre activity. Obtain current emergency contacts and the procedure for requesting help at induction. Confirm any health-service hours and referral arrangements directly; travel and accommodation need separate planning.

Student services include a Counselling Cell, Equal Opportunity Centre, SC/ST Welfare Committee and student-grievance arrangements. The library offers catalogue and digital-resource access, including DELNET/NLIST-related services. Confirm current access, mentoring and applicable document or concession guidance through the appropriate college office.


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guru Nanak College coeducational?

Yes. The current prospectus identifies coeducational study. These entries describe Indian regular admission routes; other qualification and overseas-category conditions require a separate college assessment.

### Which university is the college affiliated to?

The University of Madras lists Guru Nanak College as an autonomous aided affiliated college. The institution also offers self-financing streams; confirm the exact degree and admission conditions for the route you select.

### What are the three streams?

The Government Aided Stream and Self-Financing Stream I list 8 am–1 pm classes. Self-Financing Stream II lists 1:10 pm–6:10 pm. Apply for the exact stream and confirm the final departmental timetable.

### When was first-year undergraduate induction?

The IQAC records Deeksharambh for new first-year undergraduates on 16–20 June 2025. This is a historical orientation baseline, not a guaranteed next-cohort class date. Obtain the exact current programme notice.

### What is the teaching language?

The institutional 2022 SSR and 2022–23 AQAR explicitly state English as the teaching medium at GNC. This is a dated institution-wide policy supporting the current regular awards; language papers have their separate subjects.

### How much will the programme cost?

Request a current official quotation separating tuition, examination, skill-course, deposit and practical charges for the selected programme and stream. Accommodation, daily living and travel are separate; confirm the current withdrawal/refund schedule before payment.

### How do I apply?

Use the official online admission route, register with valid contact details, and submit the main form after qualifying results are available. Separate streams require separate applications. Follow the merit list, provisional call, verification and head of department and Principal interview instructions.

### Which records should I prepare?

The current checklist includes qualifying school marks, Transfer Certificate and Indian-route identification/education records. Community, migration, income, first-generation, disability and other special records apply only where relevant. Obtain the exact checklist and two-photocopy requirement before verification.

### Can overseas applicants use the same guidance?

The general college instructions mention University of Madras eligibility certification and a regular long-term student visa for foreign students. Obtain programme-specific qualification, visa, document and fee confirmation before treating an overseas route as approved.

### Is accommodation included?

Consult the campus logistics Committee about current options, vacancies, charges and rules for your programme and applicant category. A degree offer does not reserve a room; assess private accommodation and transport separately.

### Does the college provide daily living support?

The Langar scheme is described for needy economically weaker students. Confirm current eligibility and arrangements. Ask about canteen menu, prices, hours and dietary needs separately; no full meal plan is inferred.

### What student support is described?

The college lists counselling, mentoring, grievance, anti-ragging and internal-complaints arrangements, alongside library/digital resources and welfare committees. Obtain current procedures and emergency contacts during induction.


## Sources

- [Current 2026 admissions and exact programme matrix](https://gurunanakcollege.edu.in/admission) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [College-linked 2026–27 prospectus](https://online.fliphtml5.com/fbfus/qelt/) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Historical 2022 institutional SSR](https://gurunanakcollege.edu.in/files-new/iqac/TNCOGN10439.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Institutional AQAR 2022–23](https://gurunanakcollege.edu.in/uploads/reports/aqar/AQAR-REPORT-2022-23.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Explicitfirst UG 2025 induction](https://gurunanakcollege.edu.in/internal-quality-assurance-cell/outcomes) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Student services](https://gurunanakcollege.edu.in/students-services) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [University of Madras directory](https://www.unom.ac.in/index.php?route=colleges%2Faided) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [NAAC own valid register](https://naac.gov.in/images/docs/ACCREDITATION_STATUS/Institutions_accredited_by_NAAC_having_valid_accreditation-as_on_14082025_1.xlsx) (checked 2026-10-25)

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