Hemavati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University is a distinguished institution with a legacy of brilliance and innovation. The university has a dual commitment to preserving classical wisdom and research. It focused on enhancing academic background and overall student growth. The admission framework includes meritocracy by the national competitive exams, which also ensures a vibrant community of an open mindset to societal progress and upliftment. Additionally, there are 65 colleges which are affiliated with HNBGU.
Key Highlights
Find the key details related to the university tabulated below-
| Feature | Details |
| Name | Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (HNBGU) |
| Location | Srinagar, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India. Has three campuses: Birla Campus (Srinagar + Chauras extension), B.Gopal Reddy (BGR) Campus, Pauri; Swami Ram Teerth (SRT) Campus, Badshahithaul, Tehri. |
| Type / Category | Central University; residential and affiliating university. |
| Established | 1973 (became a Central University in 2009 under the Central Universities Act) |
| Chancellor | Vacant (as of latest update) |
| Vice Chancellor | Prof. Shri Prakash Singh |
| Visitor | President of India |
| Jurisdiction & Affiliation | Has jurisdiction over several districts of Garhwal; affiliated with many colleges in the Garhwal region. |
| Accreditation | NAAC “A” grade accreditation |
| Academic Structure | Offers undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral programmes. Also offers regionally relevant courses. Has about 49 departments and 11 schools of study. |
Admission Process
The admission process can be followed step by step below-
- The first step is to apply online from the official website at https://www.hnbgu.ac.in/home and then to appear in the entrance exams like NEET, CUET and so forth.
- The submission of academic transcripts and required documents will be done.
- The candidates who are shortlisted must undergo an interview and counselling.
- The selection will be based on merit and scores in the exam.
Eligibility Criteria
The criteria are mentioned below-
- The criteria for undergraduate studies are the completion of 12th grade with aggregate marks from a recognised board.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
The university offers scholarships based on-
- OakNorth STEM Scholarship & Mentorship Programme
- Shri Kalyaneshwar Temple Scholarship
- Smt. Shanti Devi Shaligram Bhatt Scholarship
- Shyam Charan Scholarship
- Smt. Leela Kala Research Scholarship
Important Links
Find all the important links for direct access to the latest information-
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Admissions | Click Here |
| Admit Card | Click Here |
Important Note:
- The applicants shall ensure that they have read and understood the eligibility criteria, qualification/ other conditions, and understand the minimum required subjects of the program opted of the respective university for CUET (UG) – 2025 examination.
- NTA or the respective university will not be under any circumstances held responsible for the selection of the subjects, opted program, or eligibility criteria/ conditions.
- The applicant shall ensure to select the language, domain-specific subjects and general test as per the respective university / programme.
- You are requested to visit the respective university website and confirm the eligibility criteria and other details.
Programme(s) Information
| S.No. | Degree | Programme/ Course Offered | Subjects | Eligibility for the Programme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.A. | Diploma in Folk Dance | General Test | Candidate shall have passed 10+2 or equivalent with a minimum 45% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate for General Category and relaxation in marks for reserved category candidates shall be given as per GOI/ University rules. Note- The admission in the course shall be granted on the basis of final merit comprising of test score and performance in the skill test conducted by the department. |
| 2 | B.A. | Arts/Language/Social Science and Humanities | General Test | Candidate shall have passed 10+2 or equivalent with a minimum 40% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate for General Category and relaxation in marks for reserved category candidates shall be given as per GOI/University rules. Candidates appearing for admission in music and Drawing & Painting subjects need to appear for the basic skill test conducted by the concerned department after qualifying the entrance exam. Note- The admission in the Music and Drawing & Painting subject shall be granted on the basis of final merit comprising of test score and performance in the skill test conducted by the concerned department. |
| 3 | B.A. | Diploma in Folk Music | General Test | Candidate shall have passed 10+2 or equivalent with a minimum 45% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate for General Category and relaxation in marks for reserved category candidates shall be given as per GOI/University rules. Note- The admission in the course shall be granted on the basis of final merit comprising of test score and performance in the skill test conducted by the department. |
| 4 | B.A. (Honors) | Journalism & Mass Communication | General Test | Intermediate in any discipline |
| 5 | B.A. L.L.B | Integrated 5 Year B.A. L.L.B. (Only University Affiliated Self Finance Colleges) | General Test | Candidate shall have passed 10+2 or equivalent with a minimum 45% for General Category, 42% for OBC and 40% SC/ST from qualifying examination any recognized Board/University. |
| 6 | B.Com | Commerce | Accountancy, Business Studies and Economics | Candidate shall have passed 10+2 or equivalent with a minimum 40% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate for General Category and relaxation in marks for reserved category candidates shall be given as per GOI/University rules. |
| 7 | B.H.M. | Hotel Management | General Test | Candidate shall have passed 10+2 or equivalent with a minimum 45% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate for General Category and relaxation in marks for reserved category candidates shall be given as per GOI/University rules. |
| 8 | B.Pharma. | Pharmaceutical Science | Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / Biology | “Direct Entry- For B.Pharma I Sem.- As per B.Pharma. Course Regulations, 2014 (No. 14-154/ 2010- PCI) i. Candidate shall have passed 10+2 examination conducted by the respective state/central government authorities recognized as equivalent to 10+2 examination by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) with English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Biology as optional subjects individually. ii. Any other qualification approved by the Pharmacy Council of India as equivalent to any of the above examinations. Provided that a student should complete the age of 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission to the course.” |
| 9 | B.Pharma. Lateral Entry | Pharmaceutical Science (Lateral Entry) | Chemistry and Biology | “Lateral Entry (IInd Year) – A pass in D.Pharma course from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India under section 12 of the Pharmacy Act.” |
| 10 | B.Sc. | Life Science Group | Chemistry, Biology and Physics | Candidate shall have passed 10+2 or equivalent with a minimum 45% Chemistry, Biology) marks or equivalent grade in aggregate for General Category and relaxation in marks for reserved category candidates shall be given as per GOI/ University rules. |
| 11 | B.Sc. | B.Sc. in Yogic Science | General Test | Candidate shall have passed 10+2 or equivalent with a minimum 45% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate for General Category and relaxation in marks for reserved category candidates shall be given as per GOI/ University rules. |
| 12 | B.Sc. | B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture | “Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Physics, Chemistry and Agriculture or Biology, Chemistry and Agriculture” | For admission in B.Sc. Horticulture (4 years Course) a candidate should have passed Intermediate (10+2) examination or equivalent with Mathematics/Biology/Agriculture group or Intermediate Agriculture and Forestry (Foreign/Domestic Students) from any recognized Board/University with minimum 45% marks and relaxation in marks for reserved category candidates shall be given as per GOI/ University rules. |
| 13 | B.Sc. | B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry | “Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Physics, Chemistry and Agriculture or Biology, Chemistry and Agriculture” | For admission in B.Sc. Forestry (4 years Course) a candidate should have passed Intermediate (10+2) examination or equivalent with Mathematics/Biology/Agriculture group or Intermediate Agriculture and Forestry (Foreign/Domestic Students) from any recognized Board/University with minimum 45 % marks and relaxation in marks for reserved category candidates shall be given as per GOI/ University rules. |
| 14 | B.Sc. | Computer Science (Only University Affiliated Self Finance Colleges) | Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry. | Candidate shall have passed 10+2 or equivalent with a minimum 45% (Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry) marks or equivalent grade in aggregate for General Category and relaxation in marks for reserved category candidates shall be given as per GOI/ University rules. |
| 15 | B.Sc. | Home Science (Only University Affiliated Self Finance Colleges) | Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Home Science and choose any two subjects or (Hindi, English, Psychology, Political Science, Economics and History). | Candidate shall have passed 10+2 or equivalent with a minimum 40% (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology OR Humanities with Home Science) marks or equivalent grade in aggregate for General Category and relaxation in marks for reserved category candidates shall be given as per GOI/ University rules. |
| 16 | B.Sc. | B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture (Only University Affiliated Self Finance Colleges) | Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Physics, Chemistry and Agriculture or Agriculture, Biology and Chemistry | For admission in B.Sc. Agriculture (4 years Course) a candidate should have passed Intermediate (10+2) examination or equivalent with Mathematics/ Biology/Agriculture group from any recognized Board/University with minimum 45% marks and relaxation in marks for reserved category candidates shall be given as per GOI/ University rules. |
| 17 | B.Sc. | Information Technology (Only University Affiliated Self Finance Colleges) | General Test | Candidate shall have passed 10+2 any discipline or equivalent with a minimum 45% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate for General Category and relaxation in marks for reserved category candidates shall be given as per GOI/ University rules. |
| 18 | B.Sc. | Mathematics Group | “Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry or Physics, Mathematics and Statistics” | Candidate shall have passed 10+2 or equivalent with a minimum 45% (Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry) marks or equivalent grade in aggregate for General Category and relaxation in marks for reserved category candidates shall be given as per GOI/ University rules. |
| 19 | B.Tech (CSE) | Computer Science and Engineering | Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/Computer Science/Electronics/Information Technology/ Biology/Informatics Practices/ Biotechnology | Direct Entry- For B. Tech. I semester: Candidate shall have passed 10+2 examination from any recognized Board/University with Physics and Mathematics as a compulsory subject along with Chemistry/Computer Science/Electronics/Information Technology/ Biology/Informatics Practices/ Biotechnology obtained at least 45% marks (40% in case of candidate belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together. Candidates seeking admission to B.Tech. Course (All branches) in HNB Garhwal University have to appear for CUET (UG) 2024. They are required to opt for Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/Computer Science/Electronics/Information Technology/ Biology/Informatics Practices/Biotechnology for the admission in HNBGU. Candidates who will not appear in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/Computer Science/ Electronics/Information Technology/ Biology/Informatics Practices/Biotechnology will not be considered for admission in B.Tech. [Criterion for preparation of Merit list: CUET (UG)-2024 merit list: After the CUET (UG)-2024 merit list is exhausted; the vacant seats may be filled up by the candidates from the merit list of the university level counseling on the basis of JEE Main’s Score merit. |
| 20 | B.Tech (CSE) Lateral Entry | Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry) | Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science or Physics, Mathematics and Engineering Graphics or Physics, Mathematics and Informatics Practices | Lateral Entry (IInd Year)- Passed either B.Sc. or 3-4 year diploma in Engineering with 45% aggregate (40% in case of candidate belonging to B.Sc. stream passed XII standard with mathematics as a subject. Students belonging to B.Sc. stream shall clear the subjects of Engineering Graphics/Engineering Drawing and Engineering Mechanics of the first year Engineering Program along with the second year subjects. Candidates seeking admission to B.Tech.\Lateral Entry (All branches) in HNB Garhwal University have to appear for CUET (UG) 2024. [Criterion for preparation of Merit list: CUET (UG)- 2024 merit list]. After the CUET (UG)-2024 merit list is exhausted, the vacant seats may be filled up by the candidates from the merit list of the University level counseling, prepared on the basis of the qualifying examination passed. |
| 21 | B.Tech (ECE) | Electronics and Communication Engineering | Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/Computer Science/Electronics/Information Technology/ Biology/Informatics Practices/ Biotechnology | Direct Entry- For B. Tech. I semester: Candidate shall have passed 10+2 examination from any recognized Board/University with Physics and Mathematics as a compulsory subject along with Chemistry/Computer Science/Electronics/Information Technology/ Biology/Informatics Practices/ Biotechnology obtained at least 45% marks (40% in case of candidate belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together. Candidates seeking admission to B.Tech. Course (All branches) in HNB Garhwal University have to appear for CUET (UG) 2024. They are required to opt for Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/Computer Science/Electronics/Information Technology/ Biology/Informatics Practices/Biotechnology for the admission in HNBGU. Candidates who will not appear in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/Computer Science/ Electronics/Information Technology/ Biology/Informatics Practices/Biotechnology will not be considered for admission in B.Tech. [Criterion for preparation of Merit list: CUET (UG)-2024 merit list: After the CUET (UG)-2024 merit list is exhausted; the vacant seats may be filled up by the candidates from the merit list of the university level counseling on the basis of JEE Main’s Score merit. |
| 22 | B.Tech (ECE) Lateral Entry | Electronic and Communication Engineering (Lateral Entry) | Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science or Physics, Mathematics and Engineering Graphics or Physics, Mathematics and Informatics Practices | Lateral Entry (IInd Year)- Passed either B.Sc. or 3-4 year diploma in Engineering with 45% aggregate (40% in case of candidate belonging to B.Sc. stream passed XII standard with mathematics as a subject. Students belonging to B.Sc. stream shall clear the subjects of Engineering Graphics/Engineering Drawing and Engineering Mechanics of the first year Engineering Program along with the second year subjects. Candidates seeking admission to B.Tech.\Lateral Entry (All branches) in HNB Garhwal University have to appear for CUET (UG) 2024. [Criterion for preparation of Merit list: CUET (UG)- 2024 merit list]. After the CUET (UG)-2024 merit list is exhausted, the vacant seats may be filled up by the candidates from the merit list of the University level counseling, prepared on the basis of the qualifying examination passed. |
| 23 | B.Tech (IE) | Instrumentation Engineering | Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/Computer Science/Electronics/Information Technology/ Biology/Informatics Practices/ Biotechnology | Direct Entry- For B. Tech. I semester: Candidate shall have passed 10+2 examination from any recognized Board/University with Physics and Mathematics as a compulsory subject along with Chemistry/Computer Science/Electronics/Information Technology/ Biology/Informatics Practices/ Biotechnology obtained at least 45% marks (40% in case of candidate belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together. Candidates seeking admission to B.Tech. Course (All branches) in HNB Garhwal University have to appear for CUET (UG) 2024. They are required to opt for Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/Computer Science/Electronics/Information Technology/ Biology/Informatics Practices/Biotechnology for the admission in HNBGU. Candidates who will not appear in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/Computer Science/ Electronics/Information Technology/ Biology/Informatics Practices/Biotechnology will not be considered for admission in B.Tech. [Criterion for preparation of Merit list: CUET (UG)-2024 merit list: After the CUET (UG)-2024 merit list is exhausted; the vacant seats may be filled up by the candidates from the merit list of the university level counseling on the basis of JEE Main’s Score merit. |
| 24 | B.Tech (IE)Lateral Entry | Instrumentation Engineering (Lateral Entry) | Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science or Physics, Mathematics and Engineering Graphics or Physics, Mathematics and Informatics Practices | Lateral Entry (IInd Year)- Passed either B.Sc. or 3-4 year diploma in Engineering with 45% aggregate (40% in case of candidate belonging to B.Sc. stream passed XII standard with mathematics as a subject. Students belonging to B.Sc. stream shall clear the subjects of Engineering Graphics/Engineering Drawing and Engineering Mechanics of the first year Engineering Program along with the second year subjects. Candidates seeking admission to B.Tech.\Lateral Entry (All branches) in HNB Garhwal University have to appear for CUET (UG) 2024. [Criterion for preparation of Merit list: CUET (UG)- 2024 merit list]. After the CUET (UG)-2024 merit list is exhausted, the vacant seats may be filled up by the candidates from the merit list of the University level counseling, prepared on the basis of the qualifying examination passed. |
| 25 | B.Tech (IT) | Information Technology | Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/Computer Science/Electronics/Information Technology/ Biology/Informatics Practices/ Biotechnology | Direct Entry- For B. Tech. I semester: Candidate shall have passed 10+2 examination from any recognized Board/University with Physics and Mathematics as a compulsory subject along with Chemistry/Computer Science/Electronics/Information Technology/ Biology/Informatics Practices/Biotechnology obtained at least 45% marks (40% in case of candidate belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together. Candidates seeking admission to B.Tech. Course (All branches) in HNB Garhwal University have to appear for CUET (UG) 2024. They are required to opt for Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/Computer Science/Electronics/Information Technology/ Biology/Informatics Practices/Biotechnology for the admission in HNBGU. Candidates who will not appear in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/Computer Science/Electronics/Information Technology/ Biology/Informatics Practices/Biotechnology will not be considered for admission in B.Tech. [Criterion for preparation of Merit list: CUET (UG)-2024 merit list: After the CUET (UG)-2024 merit list is exhausted; the vacant seats may be filled up by the candidates from the merit list of the university level counseling on the basis of JEE Main’s Score merit. |
| 26 | B.Tech (IT) Lateral Entry | Information Technology(Lateral Entry) | Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science or Physics, Mathematics and Engineering Graphics or Physics, Mathematics and Informatics Practices | Lateral Entry (IInd Year)- Passed either B.Sc. or 3-4 year diploma in Engineering with 45% aggregate (40% in case of candidate belonging to B.Sc. stream passed XII standard with mathematics as a subject. Students belonging to B.Sc. stream shall clear the subjects of Engineering Graphics/Engineering Drawing and Engineering Mechanics of the first year Engineering Program along with the second year subjects. Candidates seeking admission to B.Tech.\Lateral Entry (All branches) in HNB Garhwal University have to appear for CUET (UG) 2024. [Criterion for preparation of Merit list: CUET (UG)- 2024 merit list]. After the CUET (UG)-2024 merit list is exhausted, the vacant seats may be filled up by the candidates from the merit list of the University level counseling, prepared on the basis of the qualifying examination passed. |
| 27 | B.Tech (ME) | Mechanical Engineering | Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/Computer Science/Electronics/Information Technology/ Biology/Informatics Practices/ Biotechnology | Direct Entry- For B. Tech. I semester: Candidate shall have passed 10+2 examination from any recognized Board/University with Physics and Mathematics as a compulsory subject along with Chemistry/Computer Science/Electronics/Information Technology/ Biology/Informatics Practices/ Biotechnology obtained at least 45% marks (40% in case of candidate belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together. Candidates seeking admission to B.Tech. Course (All branches) in HNB Garhwal University have to appear for CUET (UG) 2024. They are required to opt for Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/Computer Science/Electronics/Information Technology/ Biology/Informatics Practices/Biotechnology for the admission in HNBGU. Candidates who will not appear in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/Computer Science/ Electronics/Information Technology/ Biology/Informatics Practices/Biotechnology will not be considered for admission in B.Tech. [Criterion for preparation of Merit list: CUET (UG)-2024 merit list: After the CUET (UG)-2024 merit list is exhausted; the vacant seats may be filled up by the candidates from the merit list of the university level counseling on the basis of JEE Main’s Score merit. |
| 28 | B.Tech (ME) Lateral Entry | Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) | Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science or Physics, Mathematics and Engineering Graphics or Physics, Mathematics and Informatics Practices | Lateral Entry (IInd Year)- Passed either B.Sc. or 3-4 year diploma in Engineering with 45% aggregate (40% in case of candidate belonging to B.Sc. stream passed XII standard with mathematics as a subject. Students belonging to B.Sc. stream shall clear the subjects of Engineering Graphics/Engineering Drawing and Engineering Mechanics of the first year Engineering Program along with the second year subjects. Candidates seeking admission to B.Tech.\Lateral Entry (All branches) in HNB Garhwal University have to appear for CUET (UG) 2024. [Criterion for preparation of Merit list: CUET (UG)- 2024 merit list]. After the CUET (UG)-2024 merit list is exhausted, the vacant seats may be filled up by the candidates from the merit list of the University level counseling, prepared on the basis of the qualifying examination passed. |
| 29 | BB.A. | Bachelor of Business Administration (Only University Affiliated Self Finance Colleges) | General Test | Candidate shall have passed 10+2 any discipline or equivalent with a minimum 45% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate for General Category and relaxation in marks for reserved category candidates shall be given as per GOI/ University rules. |
| 30 | BCA | Bachelor of Computer Application (Only University Affiliated Self Finance Colleges) | Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry | Candidate shall have passed 10+2 or equivalent with a minimum 45% (Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry) marks or equivalent grade in aggregate for General Category and relaxation in marks for reserved category candidates shall be given as per GOI/ University rules. |
| 31 | Integrated MB.A. | Integrated MBA | General Test | Candidates must have passed 10+2 in any discipline or its equivalent with a minimum of 45% marks or an equivalent grade in aggregate for General Category. Relaxation in marks for reserved category candidates will be provided as per the Government of India/University rules. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
ANS. The admission to the college is through CUET-UG.
ANS. Yes, separate hostels for boys and girls are available.
ANS. No, there are no online courses provided by the university.
ANS. The application fee varies; check the official website for updated details.
ANS. Yes, it has an active placement cell liaising with top recruiters.
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