Srinagar, Naur, Uttarakhand, India - 246174
The genesis of Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (HNBGU) is inextricably linked to the socio-political fabric of the Uttarakhand Himalayas, representing one of the few higher education institutions in India born out of a sustained mass movement. Established originally as a state university on November 23, 1973, through a notification by the Government of Uttar Pradesh, the institution served as a symbolic victory for the residents of the Garhwal region who sought to overcome the endemic economic and social backwardness inherent in their remote, mountainous environment. The transformation of the university from a regional state entity to a central university on January 15, 2009, under the Central Universities Act, marked a pivotal evolution in its mandate, transitioning from a localized development agent to a pan-India center of academic excellence. This evolution has allowed the university to maintain its commitment to the specific ecological and cultural needs of the Himalayas while expanding its research and pedagogical frameworks to meet international standards.
The university operates through a unique residential-cum-affiliating model, with its primary administrative and academic functions distributed across three distantly located campuses in the Garhwal region. This geographical distribution is not merely an administrative choice but a strategic necessity dictated by the difficult terrain of the Uttarakhand mountains, ensuring that higher education remains accessible to diverse pockets of the population.
The Birla Campus, located in the historic town of Srinagar, Garhwal, serves as the main hub. It is further divided by the Alaknanda River into the Main Campus and the Chauras Campus, located approximately 4.2 kilometers apart. The Chauras extension is particularly significant as it houses modern facilities for engineering, management, and sports, reflecting the university's post-2009 infrastructural expansion. The B. Gopal Reddy (BGR) Campus is situated on the mountain slopes of Pauri, providing a serene environment for humanities and science studies, while the Swami Ram Teerth (SRT) Campus in Badshahithaul, Tehri, is nestled within dense pine forests, offering a specialized setting for research and education in life sciences and earth sciences.
Campus Name | Location | Key Academic Focus | Facilities Overview |
Birla Campus (with Chauras) | Srinagar, Garhwal | Engineering, Management, Humanities, Arts | Central Library, Museum, Sports Stadium |
B.G. Reddy (BGR) Campus | Pauri, Garhwal | Sciences, Law, Education | Departmental Libraries, Specialized Labs |
Swami Ram Teerth (SRT) Campus | Tehri Garhwal | Life Sciences, Earth Sciences, Education | High-altitude Research Units, Hostels |
Beyond these constituent campuses, the university exercises jurisdiction over seven districts of the Garhwal region, overseeing 121 affiliated colleges and professional institutes. This extensive network ensures that the standardized curriculum and examination systems of a central university are disseminated throughout the rural and urban landscapes of Uttarakhand.
The academic structure of HNBGU is designed to bridge the gap between traditional disciplinary knowledge and the practical needs of the mountain regions. The university comprises 11 Schools of Study, which further house 49 Departments and two specialized research centers. This complexity allows for a multi-disciplinary approach that integrates the "lab to land" philosophy mandated by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
The university offers a staggering total of more than 700 to 750 undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs when considering the offerings across all affiliated institutions. Within the university campuses themselves, there are approximately 95 to 96 distinct degree programs and 12 specialized diploma programs. These programs range from conventional degrees in Arts, Commerce, and Science to professional courses in Engineering, Pharmacy, and Hotel Management.
School of Study | Representative Departments | Unique Regional Focus |
Agriculture & Allied Science | Forestry, Horticulture, Rural Technology | High-altitude agroforestry and medicinal plants |
Sciences | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics | Material science and nuclear geophysics |
Earth Sciences | Geology, Geography, Remote Sensing & GIS | Himalayan tectonics and disaster management |
Life Sciences | Zoology, Botany, Microbiology, Biochemistry | Aquatic biodiversity and cold-water fisheries |
Engineering & Technology | CSE, ECE, Mechanical, IT, Instrumentation | Application of technology in mountain terrains |
Management | Business Management, Tourism & Hospitality | Mountain tourism and heritage management |
The university has also introduced regionally relevant vocational courses such as the PG Diploma in Yogic Science, Folk Music, and Folk Dance, which serve to preserve the intangible cultural heritage of the Himalayas while providing students with modern employment skills.
The admission process at HNBGU has undergone a paradigm shift in recent years, aligning with the centralized evaluation systems of the Government of India. The university now primarily utilizes the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for both undergraduate (CUET-UG) and postgraduate (CUET-PG) admissions, which has significantly expanded its recruitment pool beyond the borders of Uttarakhand.
For the majority of undergraduate programs, including Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), and Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination from a recognized board with a minimum aggregate ranging from 40% to 45%. However, professional and specialized programs maintain more rigorous eligibility standards and distinct selection mechanisms.
Program | Basic Eligibility (10+2) | Primary Selection Criteria |
B.Tech | Physics & Maths + Chem/CS/Bio (45% Marks) | CUET-UG (PCM) / JEE Main (Vacant seats) |
B.Pharma | Physics, Chemistry + Maths/Bio (English compulsory) | CUET-UG Score |
B.Sc. Horticulture | Science/Agri/Maths (45% Marks) | CUET-UG (Relevant Subjects) |
B.A. LLB (Integrated) | Any stream (45% for Gen, 40% for SC/ST) | CUET-UG (General Test) |
B.Ed. | Graduation (50% Marks or 55% for Engg/Science) | University Entrance Test (UET) |
Postgraduate admissions generally require a relevant Bachelor's degree with at least 40% to 50% marks, depending on the specific program. Admission to Master’s programs like M.Sc., M.A., and M.Com. is primarily based on CUET-PG scores, while specialized programs like MBA may consider national-level test scores from CAT, MAT, or CMAT.
The doctoral (Ph.D.) admission process is the most rigorous, reflecting the university's focus on research quality. Candidates must possess a Master's degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC categories). Admission is granted through a university-administered Ph.D. Entrance Test, although candidates who have qualified for national fellowships like UGC-NET or GATE are often exempted from the written test and proceed directly to the interview stage.
As a Central University, HNBGU operates under a robust financial framework supported by the University Grants Commission (UGC). For the financial year 2024-2025, the university received a salary grant allocation of 13,000 lakhs (130 Crore INR) and a recurring grant of 4,800 lakhs (48 Crore INR) for non-salary items and fellowships. This substantial funding allows the university to offer subsidized tuition fees to its undergraduate and postgraduate students, maintaining the affordability of higher education for the rural populace.
Beyond government block grants, the faculty at HNBGU aggressively pursues external research funding from national and international agencies. The university's research portfolio is heavily oriented toward the unique ecological challenges of the Himalayas, which attracts funding from agencies such as the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
Principal Investigator | Title of Research Project | Funding Agency | Amount (Lakhs) |
Dr. N.K. Agarwal | Cold water fish diversity and fisheries of the Ganga | UGC (Major Project) | Varies |
Dr. S.S. Rawat | Socio-ecological management in protected areas | MoE-UGC-NITI Aayog | Varies |
Dr. Ajay Semalty | Novel drug delivery systems and cyclodextrin complexes | UGC-DAE CSR / DST | 13.40 - 20.15 |
Dr. Munesh Kumar | Carbon stock of Pinus roxburghii in Garhwal | SERB-DST | 12.00 |
Dept. of Chemistry | Special Assistance Programme (SAP) | UGC | 58.75 |
The university also hosts the High Altitude Plant Physiology Research Center (HAPPRC), which has been identified as a 'Centre of Excellence' for its contributions to understanding the physiological responses of Himalayan flora to climate change and human impact.
A cornerstone of HNBGU’s modern identity is its commitment to fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem. The university has established the Institute Innovation Council (IIC) and the Technology Pre-Incubation Cell (TPIC) to serve as catalysts for students and faculty to translate their research into viable commercial or social solutions.
Established under the guidelines of the Ministry of Education (MoE), the IIC at HNBGU serves as a platform for organizing innovation challenges, entrepreneurship development workshops, and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) awareness sessions. Since its registration on the MoE portal in 2018, the IIC has successfully created the YUKTI Innovation Repository to document and mentor emerging student ideas. Notable award-winning innovations from the cell include "ALGFLOW" and community-based digital education modules in local dialects.
The TPIC specifically targets early-stage ideas from students in the hill regions, providing mentorship and technical resources to bridge the gap between creative thought and market readiness. This is supported by a formal Intellectual Property Rights Policy, which provides a structured pathway for filing patents and negotiating technology transfers (ToT). The university currently holds several patents in the fields of herbal drug delivery and anti-obesity formulations, reflecting the practical outcomes of its pharmaceutical research.
Significant infrastructural development has occurred across all campuses since 2009, funded by the Higher Education Funding Agency (HEFA) and UGC grants. These facilities are designed to support a high-quality residential experience and extensive research activities.
The Central Library at the Birla Campus, functioning since 1989 in a dedicated three-story building, provides a massive collection of reference books, journals, and digital resources. The library's digital initiatives are particularly robust, utilizing the KNIMBUS platform to provide 24x7 off-campus access to over 2.64 lakh e-books and 18,000 e-journals.
Resource Type | Approximate Count/Status | Access Mechanism |
Print Books & Journals | 88,000+ (Tehri) / Varies by Campus | Physical Access / KOHA Catalog |
E-Books (Subscribed) | 2.48 Lakhs (EBSCO Academic Collection) | KNIMBUS / IP-based |
E-Journals | 18,459 (Various Publishers) | KNIMBUS / mLibrary App |
Multimedia Content | 16,000+ Items | Digital Library Portal |
ICT Infrastructure | 71 Computers, 10 Printers, High-speed LAN | Central Library Hub |
The university has 17 hostels distributed across its campuses, prioritizing accommodation for students coming from remote areas or other states. These hostels range from single-seater research hostels to three-seater undergraduate facilities, all providing basic amenities such as Wi-Fi, medical support, and mess services.
Hostel Name | Location | Housing Capacity | Accommodation Type |
Bhagirathi Girls Hostel | Chauras Campus | 150 Bed | 3-Seater |
Yamuna Girls Hostel | Chauras Campus | 200 Bed | 3-Seater |
Nanda Devi Research Hostel | Chauras Campus | 50 Bed | 1-Seater |
Chaukhamba Boys Hostel | Birla Campus | 84 Bed | 3-Seater |
Tehri Campus (Boys/Girls) | SRT Campus | 380 Beds Total | Shared Rooms |
Additional infrastructure includes three auditoriums at the Srinagar campus with capacities ranging from 150 to 370 seats, and a 10,000-square-meter sports stadium at Chauras that hosts facilities for track and field, cricket, football, and hockey.
HNBGU has actively pursued internationalization to enhance the global standing of its research and provide students with cross-cultural exposure. These collaborations often focus on areas where the university has established local expertise, such as mountain tourism and high-altitude ecology.
The university maintains several high-impact international partnerships:
Dimitri Cantemir University (Romania): An academic collaboration under the European Union’s Erasmus+ Programme, facilitating faculty and student exchanges between 2015 and 2020.
University of Mississippi (USA): A memorandum of understanding focused on the international promotion and publication of the Journal of Tourism, a bi-annual international journal published by the university since 1995.
University of Haifa (Israel): Strategic collaborations for academic research and developmental initiatives.
UAFS (Germany): Collaborations in the field of natural resource studies and research exchange programs specifically through the Department of Forestry.
At the national level, HNBGU is a founding member of the IHCUC, which brings together 13 central universities located in the Indian Himalayan region. Supported by NITI Aayog, this consortium works toward a "One Himalaya" vision, coordinating research on livelihood opportunities, migration, and climate change adaptation across the mountain states.
The university’s placement cell works to bridge the gap between the remote location of the campuses and the corporate centers of India. While the distance from industrial hubs remains a challenge, the university has seen a steady increase in placement metrics over the last few years, particularly in technical and management disciplines.
In the 2023-2024 academic cycle, the median salary for graduates of four-year undergraduate programs (primarily B.Tech and B.Pharma) rose to 4.5 LPA, while postgraduate students in five-year integrated programs secured a median package of 5.5 LPA.
Placement Metric (2023-24) | UG 3-Year | UG 4-Year | PG 2-Year |
Students Placed | 67 | 107 | 160 |
Median Salary (INR) | 2.60 LPA | 4.50 LPA | 5.50 LPA |
Year-over-Year Growth | Slight Decrease | Significant Increase | Steady Growth |
Prominent recruiters that participate in HNBGU placement drives include IT giants like TCS, Wipro, and HCL, as well as sector-specific firms such as Cipla, Grant Thornton, and the Azim Premji Foundation. The university also maintains strong ties with the hospitality sector, placing students in major groups like Club Mahindra, Taj Gateway, and Radisson.
The impact of HNBGU is perhaps best reflected in its alumni, who occupy some of the highest positions in Indian politics, the judiciary, and scientific research. The university has a long-standing tradition of producing leaders who remain deeply connected to the development of the Himalayan region.
The university’s political alumni network is particularly impressive, including several Chief Ministers and Union Ministers who have shaped the governance of both Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.
Yogi Adityanath: Current Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank': Former Union Education Minister and former Chief Minister of Uttarakhand.3
Tirath Singh Rawat: Former Chief Minister of Uttarakhand.
Bachendri Pal: The first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest, representing the university’s heritage in adventure sports and mountain excellence.
Ajay Bhatt: Union Minister of State for Defence and Tourism.
Beyond politics, HNBGU graduates serve in pivotal roles in international organizations and national research institutes. This includes Dr. Bhupal Singh, a Senior Economist at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and O.P. Bhatt, the former Chairman and Managing Director of the State Bank of India. The university also has a strong representation of alumni in scientific bodies like the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and the Geological Survey of India (GSI).
A unique academic asset of HNBGU is the Museum of Himalayan Archaeology and Ethnography, established in 1980 by the Department of History and Ancient Indian Culture. The museum serves as a critical repository for the cultural legacy of the central Himalayas, housing artifacts that range from prehistoric tools to medieval sculptures and traditional ethnographic materials.
The museum facility at the Chauras Campus covers 1,000 square meters and features 13 specialized galleries. These galleries display:
Archaeological Artifacts: Excavated materials from historical sites like Mordhwaj and Ranihat, including terracotta art and ancient pottery.
Ethnographic Collections: Traditional ornaments, household articles (pavo, bisavo, thhekis), and folk musical instruments (dhol, damau, hurka) of the various communities of Uttarakhand.
Archival Material: Rare manuscripts (Rishi Tarpan Paddhati, Shiv Purana), archival photographs of freedom fighters, and historical regional newspapers.
This institution not only serves as a teaching aid for history and anthropology students but also functions as a center for heritage preservation, encouraging local residents to contribute historical materials for long-term conservation.
Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University stands as a unique institutional archetype in the Indian higher education landscape. Its transition from a grassroots-led state institution to a centrally funded research university has allowed it to address the dual challenges of regional isolation and global competition. By integrating high-altitude scientific research with a broad programmatic portfolio and an increasingly digital-first academic infrastructure, HNBGU has successfully fulfilled the aspirations of the 1970s movement that led to its creation. Its role in national consortia and its impressive network of alumni in public service ensure that it remains a critical actor in the sustainable development and cultural preservation of the Himalayan region for the 21st century.
Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (HNBGU) was established as a State University in then-Uttar Pradesh in 1973, and was converted into a Central University in 2009, after the creation of Uttarakhand. It has provided world class education and research facilities to the hilly Garhwal region of the state, and has campuses in Srinagar, Pauri, and Tehri. It also has University jurisdiction over 7 districts of Uttarakhand, with 121 affiliated colleges and professional training institutes. It is recognized for its 5+ decades of achievement in extending educational reach to rural areas and including women in its scope. The School of Agriculture and Allied Sciences has an active Forestry department for regional relevance.
The HNBGU Placement and Counseling Cell provides logistics support for interviews, maintains corporate relations, provides functional and soft skills training, and involves alumni in career counseling. The placement percentage is relatively low, with only BTech students having a relatively high rate of 29%, but the trend is increasing. Prominent recruiters include Ultratech Cement, Grant Thornton, Azim Premji Foundation, Cipla, and Tata Consultancy Services.
The main campus of HNBGU in Srinagar is located next to the river Alaknanda, and is close to the scenic pilgrimage towns of Rishikesh, Badrinath, and Kedarnath. All three locations have extensive sports facilities, and the University Sports Board is responsible for maintaining the sports grounds, organizing events to ensure all students’ fitness, and providing training to promising athletes for inter-university and national competitions. Hybrid bodies like the Institute Innovation Cell allow students to access funding and mentorship to patent their original ideas.
| Establishment Year | 1973 |
| Ownership Type | Central University (Public) |
| Total Students | 13,473 |
| IIRF Ranking 2025 | National Rank - 22 (Top Universities in India - Central) |
| Campus Size | 25 Acres (Tehri campus) |
| Total Number of Campuses | 3 |
| University Website | https://www.hnbgu.ac.in/home |
| Number of Courses | 96 (UG and PG degree programs), 12 (UG and PG Diplomas) |
| Total Faculty Size | 302 |
| Highest Placement Package | N/A |
| Top Recruiters | Cipla, Grant Thornton, Azim Premji Foundation |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 45:1 |
| Total number of Hostels | 17 |
| College Events | Srijan (cultural festival) |
The academic fees for students of Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University have multiple components e.g. tuition fees, examination charges, registration fees, and caution deposits. The fee structure is as follows:
The hostel fee has five components:
This total fee of INR 360 per month is the residential fee for students who choose a single room. The cheapest accommodation corresponds to triple occupancy, with monthly charges of INR 240. Students who stay on one of the three campuses of HNBGU must also budget for monthly mess fees.
The eligibility criteria for admission to Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University are as follows:
Students who wish to apply to Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University must follow these steps:
As one of the top Universities in India, the placement highlights of Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University are as follows:
Each PG course offered by HNBGU has a different cut-off listed in the University brochure. Most programs have a general category cut-off of 45%. However, a few programs (e.g. MA in Education) have cut-offs of 40%. MCA applicants need to satisfy a BCA cut-off, and the highest qualifying examination cut-offs correspond to MPharm applicants (55%). There is a 5% relaxation for reserved category applicants.
Most HNBGU UG courses have general category cut-offs (based on the Standard XII Board Examination) of 45%, OBC category cut-offs of 42%, and SC/ST cut-offs of 40%. However, a few programs (e.g. BLib) have a lower general category cut-off (40%). There are no predetermined entrance test cut-offs for either CUET UG or CUET PG aspirants; the final cut-offs are announced after every round of counseling. Certain programs (e.g. BTech and MBA) allow students to submit JEE or MAT scores; there is no specified cut-off, but a higher score will have a positive impact on the application.
Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University is home to 302 full time Faculty members. Of these, 163 (54%) are Assistant Professors, 29 (10%) are Associate Professors, and the remaining 110 (36%) are full Professors. Most Faculty members (267 out of 302, or 88%) hold PhD degrees. Overall, the Faculty members hold advanced degrees and industrial experience in their fields of specialization, and are able to mentor students as they prepare for a career in the corporate world or higher studies.
The Alumni Association of HNBGU was established in 2016. It has several functions:
As in other top Universities in India, there are multiple financial aid options available to students of Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University. As of 2024, 253 out of 13,473 students (2%) receive full tuition fee waivers from the Central and State Governments, and none receive full scholarships via University funds or private bodies and Trusts. However, several students receive partial scholarships from these sources. Examples of prominent scholarship schemes are:
1. Financial Aid via the Poor Students' Fund: Students who belong to the Below Poverty Line category will be given preferential allotment of this scholarship, to which all students contribute every semester. The amount is variable, and is based on the total corpus collected every semester and the financial need of each applicant. All applicants must provide income certificates, and the list of recipients is refreshed every year.
2. NSP Scholarships: These Central Government Scholarships are floated annually on the National Scholarship Portal, and students must create one account to access all the funding options for which they are eligible. More than 50 scholarship schemes are currently active on the portal, with the majority of them assisting students who are financially needy or socially disadvantaged.
3. State Government Scholarships: These financial aid schemes provide free tuition and a living stipend to SC/ST students whose family income does not exceed INR 2.5 LPA, and to OBC students whose family income is below INR 1 LPA. All recipients must have an active account in any national bank.
4. Servicemen Scholarships: These tuition fee waivers are awarded to wards of ex-servicemen. Eligible students must contact the Soldier Board in their home districts, and follow the instructions given to apply for the scholarships.
5. Bursaries provided to Students with Disabilities: These scholarships are funded by the University using a corpus set up by the State Government. Continued award is subject to good conduct, no backlogs, and regular attendance by all recipients.
In addition to these University and Government Scholarships, students or HNBGU are free to apply to private organizations and trusts for partial or complete tuition fee scholarships, after disclosing details of any other financial aid they are receiving.
Either the CUET UG or the CUET PG examination is mandatory for entry to most programs offered by HNBGU. Therefore, students must go through the syllabi for their chosen subjects, and read the eligibility criteria on the CUET Samarth website. If any topics have not been covered at 10+2 or UG level, they should purchase textbooks to understand the given topics, and ensure that they sign up for a mock test series to compute their expected entrance test score well before the exam date. If the projected score is at least 10% higher than the previous year's cut-off for the chosen stream, they can be confident about their CUET test readiness. BTech and MBA aspirants who wish to submit JEE, MAT, or CMAT scores must prepare separately for these entrance tests.
HNBGU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. Which is the top University in India?
Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University is one of the best Universities in India. It is ranked #21 among the best Central Universities in India, according to the IIRF 2024 ranking list.
Q. What are the application fees to Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University?
The application fees to Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University vary according to the level of the program to which the student is applying (undergraduate, postgraduate, or PhD). The CUET UG application fee for up to three subjects is INR 1,000 for General category candidates, and the corresponding fee is INR 1,200 for CUET PG applicants.
Q. Which MBA specializations are offered by Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University?
Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University offers four MBA specializations: Finance, Marketing Management, International Business, and Human Resource Management.
Q. When is the Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University result declared every year?
HNBGU conducts its internal counseling and seat allocation procedure within 15 days of declaration of CUET UG or CUET PG results, and completes the academic registration process after this period is completed.
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The university was established as a State University on November 23, 1973.
It was originally a state university but was converted into a Central University on January 15, 2009, under the Central Universities Act.
It is named after the late Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna, a prominent statesman and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
The university is accredited with an 'A' Grade by NAAC.
As of recent reports, the university has over 13,000 students across its three constituent campuses.
The university has three main campuses: Birla Campus (Srinagar, Garhwal), B. Gopal Reddy Campus (Pauri), and Swami Ram Teerth Campus (Tehri Garhwal).
The Srinagar campus is divided by the Alaknanda River into the Birla Campus (Main) and the Chauras Campus.
The university exercises jurisdiction over seven districts of the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand.
There are over 120 affiliated colleges and professional institutes.
Yes, Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University (HNBUMU) is a separate state government university specifically for medical sciences.
Across its schools and affiliated colleges, the university offers more than 700 to 750 undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs.
The university comprises 11 Schools of Study, including Agriculture, Sciences, Commerce, Earth Science, Education, Engineering, Humanities, Arts, Law, Life Sciences, and Management.
Yes, it offers B.Tech in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation, Mechanical, and Information Technology.
B.Tech and MBA are considered the flagship programs of the university.
Yes, the university offers unique courses such as PG Diplomas in Folk Music, Folk Dance, and Yogic Science.
Yes, Ph.D. programs are available in all major disciplines across its departments.
The B.Pharma program is a 4-year (8 semesters) degree.
Yes, the university offers integrated programs like the 5-year Integrated M.Sc. in Biotechnology.
Vocational courses include the Diploma in Advertising, Sales Promotion and Sales Management (DASPSM).
Yes, the university offers B.Lib. and Info. Sc. (1 year) and M.Lib. programs.
Admissions for most UG courses are based on the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG).
Admission is primarily through CUET-UG (PCM section), and vacant seats may be filled using JEE Main scores.
Candidates need a Bachelor's degree (3 years) with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) and a valid CUET-PG score.
Admission is through a university entrance test (UET) and an interview, though candidates with UGC-NET or GATE are often exempted from the written test.
Generally, 40% to 45% aggregate in 10+2 is required, depending on the specific program.
The university uses the SAMARTH portal for registration and counseling for both campuses and affiliated colleges.
They are a mix; regular undergraduate degrees often use CUET scores, while some diploma and self-finance courses may use merit in the qualifying exam.
Yes, it follows Government of India norms: SC (15%), ST (7.5%), OBC (27%), and PWD (3%).
The application fee is approximately INR 1,000, though this can vary by session and category.
Registration for entrance tests usually begins in January or February for the following academic session.
The total tuition fee for B.Tech is approximately INR 1.37 Lakhs.
Yes, a merit scholarship of INR 200 per month is awarded to the top 6 rank holders in the B.Ed. entrance exam.
The "Poor Students' Assistance" or BPL scholarship provides approximately INR 1,500 per month to eligible students.
Yes, the Dr. Ambedkar Centre of Excellence (DACE) provides free coaching for UPSC Civil Services to eligible students.
As a Central University, HNBGU provides quality education at highly subsidized tuition fees compared to private institutions.
The university has 17 hostels distributed across its campuses, including separate facilities for boys and girls.
The Central Library at the Birla Campus is a three-story building with a plinth area of approximately 38,700 sq. ft..
Students can access over 2.64 lakh e-books and 18,459 e-journals through platforms like KNIMBUS.
The Chauras stadium covers 10,000 square meters and includes facilities for track and field, football, hockey, cricket, and a wrestling hall.
Yes, it houses the Museum of Himalayan Archaeology and Ethnography at the Chauras Campus, which features 13 galleries of historical artifacts.
HNBGU is a founding member of the Indian Himalayan Central Universities Consortium (IHCUC), which promotes collaborative research across 13 Himalayan universities.
Yes, it has an Institute Innovation Council (IIC) and a Technology Pre-Incubation Cell (TPIC) to support startups and creative ideas.
Major research is funded by UGC, DST, DBT, ICSSR, and the Ministry of Education.
Yes, the university has filed and been granted patents in areas like herbal formulations for obesity and novel drug delivery systems.
The High Altitude Plant Physiology Research Center (HAPPRC) is a specialized research center focusing on Himalayan flora and is recognized as a 'Centre of Excellence'.
Distinguished alumni include Yogi Adityanath (CM of UP), Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' (Former Education Minister), and Tirath Singh Rawat (Former CM of Uttarakhand).
The median salary for 4-year UG programs (like B.Tech) was INR 4.5 LPA in 2024.
Top recruiters include TCS, Wipro, Cipla, HCL, Grant Thornton, and various hospitality groups like Taj and Radisson.
Applications for degree, migration, or transcript verification can be submitted via the university's official website or by post to the Assistant Registrar (Exam).
The administrative process for issuing verified documents typically takes a minimum of three weeks.