Guru Nanak Educational
Fellowship Program
Four-year residential programme in Chandigarh for preparing students for top-tier universities in the USA and India, with special focus on holistic living based on Guru Nanak’s teachings.
GNEF 2026 Entrance Phase II: Bhai Jaitajee Foundation India (BJFI) will conduct a Second Entrance test for GNEF 2026 program on Sunday, 1 February 2026 (reporting time: 9:00 am) only for those candidates who were not able to appear for Phase I Entrance Test on 21 December 2025. The eligibility criteria and test pattern will remain unchanged.
Last date of registration is 24 January 2026. Class 8 boys may apply using the following link: https://forms.gle/LT81TdCKdnToUXcq6
GNEF 2026 Entrance Test Phase II
Guru Nanak Educational Fellowship Program
BJF invites applications for a four-year residential programme in Chandigarh with the aim of preparing students for admission to top-tier universities in the USA and India
Building on the success of BJF India’s two-year and one-year residential mentoring program with free coaching for IIT JEE and NEET preparation, which has helped over 315 students from rural Punjab to gain admission to prestigious professional institutions, including IITs, IIITs, AIIMS, NITs, IISER and medical colleges, this new programme focuses on holistic development of students. It aims to prepare them for leadership roles in society, guided by the values of ‘sewa’ and the teachings of Guru Nanak.
The goal is to help students gain admission to top universities such as Harvard, Princeton, and Stanford in the USA, and top institutions like St. Stephen’s College in Delhi, top IITs, AIIMS, and law colleges in India. The objectives of the programme include:
1. Academic excellence, aiming for top results among tricity schools.
2. Exceptional physical fitness and health.
3. Commitment to deep meditation, ‘amrit vela kirtan, and sewa’.
4. Preparation for university admissions, including community work, sports, entrepreneurship, and strong SAT/ACT scores.
Around 10-25 students who have cleared Class 8 exams and are moving to Class 9 will be selected preferably from rural Punjab and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The candidates need to be fluent in Punjabi. Admission will be based on a rigorous selection process, including written tests, psychometric evaluations and interviews.
Students will live in a BJF-provided hostel and attend a BJF-selected school in Chandigarh from Class 9 to Class 12. Supplementary instruction will be provided by top educators from BJF’s successful 11th-12th grade programme. Emphasis will be given on self-realization, justice, and community service, with students expected to practice ‘nishkam sewa’.
BJF’s approach ensures long-term support beyond the four-year program, helping students with their future academic and professional endeavors.