About Guru Nanak College, Dhanbad
Guru Nanak College is a Sikh minority, state deficit-grant degree college in Dhanbad, set up in 1970 and affiliated to BBMKU, teaching BA, B.Com, BCA and BBA.
Guru Nanak College in Dhanbad was founded in 1970 by the local Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee and is run by a governing council that the committee nominates. It was first affiliated to Ranchi University and has been under Binod Bihari Mahto Koyalanchal University since 2017, with permanent affiliation in humanities, social sciences, commerce and BCA. The Government of Jharkhand gives it deficit-grant status, and it is listed under Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act. Four-year undergraduate courses run in commerce, humanities (Hindi, English, Psychology) and social sciences, while AICTE-approved BCA and BBA are taught in the vocational wing. The college also offers French, German and library science courses, an IGNOU study centre, NSS and NCC.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Full-time | 4 yrs | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Commerce | Full-time | 4 yrs | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Merit
Admission to the four-year undergraduate courses follows the rules of Binod Bihari Mahto Koyalanchal University for Class 12 pass students. The college publishes its admission rules, documents list, intake capacity and fee structure on its website, and BCA and BBA have their own admission notices. Fees are paid online through the college's student fee portal.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Arts: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
- Bachelor of Business Administration: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
- Bachelor of Commerce: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks and may ask for Mathematics or Accountancy
- Bachelor of Computer Applications: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks (some run a mathematics bridge course)
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
Facilities
- Library
- Sports
Where these courses lead
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Other colleges in Dhanbad
Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
Department of Physics, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
Department of Electronics Engineering, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
Department of Fuel, Minerals and Metallurgical Engineering, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
Department of Applied Geophysics, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
Frequently asked questions
Which university is Guru Nanak College affiliated to?
Binod Bihari Mahto Koyalanchal University, Dhanbad, since 2017.
Is it a government-aided college?
Yes, it has deficit-grant status from the Government of Jharkhand and is a Sikh minority college.
Which courses are offered?
Four-year UG in commerce, humanities and social sciences, plus AICTE-approved BCA and BBA.
Where are the campuses?
The office is at Bank More, and the main campus is at Bhuda, Barmasia, Dhanbad.
Sources
Information verified on 24 Oct 2026
- College Profile - Guru Nanak College Dhanbad · Official site, accessed 24 Oct 2026
- Courses Offered - Guru Nanak College · Official site, accessed 24 Oct 2026
- Fee Structure - Guru Nanak College · Official site, accessed 24 Oct 2026
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