Guru Kashi University has been established by the Act of the Legislature of the state of Punjab, under the GURU KASHI UNIVERSITY ACT 2011 (Punjab Act No 37 of 2011).

The Guru Kashi University has been founded by Balaji Education Trust, Talwandi Sabo which was established in 1997 and became the foundation stone for education in this region. The first college, Guru Gobind Singh Polytechnic was established in 1998 and later Graduate and Post graduate programmes were added. In 2001, Guru Gobind Singh College of Engineering & Technology was established, followed by Guru Gobind Singh College of Education in 2005. In 2006, GGS Institute of IT and Research and the GGS College of Nursing came into existence. In 2011, Guru Kashi University was established by the Punjab Act No. 37 of 2011. Since then, the university is growing and catering the needs of local, national and global area in the lap of the natural beauty.

Being located in the rural area, the university caters to the demands of agriculture and has started various programmes under College of Agriculture. It has double accreditation i.e., from ICAR and PCAR. The university has also created links with peer universities and institutions at local, national and international level to enhance research and teaching exposure. The university is offering 50+ programmes at undergraduate, graduate and doctorate level and is following Choice Based Credit System. The curriculum is Learning Outcome based at all levels and Multiple Entry and Exist system has been adopted. Following e governance is another administrative facilitator system of the university.

Having excellent facilities and opportunities in sports and cultural activities, the students are provided with high level of coaching in individual and team games.

The campus is located 5 kms from Shri Damdama Sahib, Talwandi Sabo in the rural area spreading across the 75+ acres of land. Besides, academic and administrative blocks, it has hostels, canteens, agriculture farms, orchards, Herbal Garden, gymnasium, sports grounds, well maintained parks, auditorium, open Air Theatre, library, computer centre and open Learning Centres for students in all academic blocks.

To provide education at all levels in all disciplines of higher education (including professional, medical, technical, general education) through all the modes of education.

VISION

Empowering students through unparalleled educational journey for professional accomplishments, innovative potential and global well-being.

MISSION

To Provide holistic education through multi-disciplinary and skill oriented curriculum, innovative pedagogy, ground breaking research with creation of knowledge in diverse environment.

To develop community oriented professionals and entrepreneurs with creative talent to address local and global concerns through technology and value system.

CORE VALUES

The values of the GKU workforce furthermore reflect the principles of human values, respect and quality. These values are inspired by the GKU vision.

Core Values defined by GKU:

• Excellence - Encouraging and promoting excellence through innovation and creativity rigour and pragmatism.
   
• Core- Being honest and trust worthy in all interactions, maintaining the highest ethical standards in teaching, research, public engagement, decision making and service.
   
• Responsiveness- Being receptive to individuals and communities; acting on their suggestions and points of view.