

Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (HNBGU), which was previously known as Garhwal University, is a UGC-approved Central University situated at Srinagar, Uttarakhand. HNBGU was founded as a state university in 1973 and later got converted to Central University in 2009 and is NAAC A-rated. There are three campuses at HNBGU i.e., Birla Campus (Srinagar), BGR Campus (Pauri), and SRT Campus (Tehri). The courses offered in these various programs are in fields of Engineering, Management, Science, Commerce, Arts, Law, Education, Agriculture, Pharmacy, and many more through its affiliated colleges across the Garhwal region.
Updated on 30 Jul 2026
By Kartikay Sharma, Content Creator
Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (HNBGU) is a Central University located in the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand. Formerly known as Garhwal University, it was established in 1973 and received Central University status in 2009. The university has three main campuses and offers programmes across various fields. HNBGU is recognised by the UGC and has NAAC 'A' Grade accreditation. The table below highlights the key details of HNBGU:
| Particulars | HNBGU Highlights 2026 |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University |
| Former Name | Garhwal University |
| Established | 1973 |
| Central University Status | 2009 |
| University Type | Central University (Public) |
| Location | Srinagar, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand |
| Main Campuses | Birla Campus, BGR Campus, SRT Campus |
| Accreditation | NAAC 'A' Grade |
| Recognised/Approved By | UGC, AICTE, PCI, NCTE, Bar Council of India, Council of Architecture |
| Affiliated Institutions | Colleges across seven Garhwal districts |
| Popular Courses | B.Tech, MBA, B.Sc, B.Pharm |
| Chancellor | Prof. Yogendra Narain |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Prakash Singh |
| Official Website | hnbgu.ac.in |
HNBGU courses are offered at the undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral levels across a wide range of disciplines. Some of the most popular HNBGU programmes include B.Tech, MBA, B.Sc, B.Com, BA, B.Ed, B.Pharm, M.Tech, MCA, M.Sc, MA, LLB, and PhD. These courses are known for their experienced faculty, affordable fee structure, practical learning, and strong academic foundation, making HNBGU a preferred choice for students in Uttarakhand and across India.
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HNBGU courses are offered at undergraduate, postgraduate, doctorate, professional and self-financed levels in various disciplines. HNBGU fee for the course differs according to the course, campus, and method of education. As per the HNBGU Fee Structure notification for the academic year 2025-26, besides the fee of the program, there could be additional expenses such as registration fee, university admission fee, tuition fee, examination fee, etc. The fee of the professional and self-financed courses is usually higher than that of the regular courses.
HNBGU admission eligibility and selection criteria vary from one course to another. Candidates have to satisfy the requisite academic and subject criteria of their respective courses. Admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses is done either on the basis of CUET scores or the HNBGU University Entrance Test (UET). The admission criteria for PhD programmes follow a different set of university and UGC guidelines. Candidates are advised to refer to the latest admission notice for the particular course of their choice.
| Programme Level | Eligibility Requirement | Selection Basis |
| UG Courses | Class 12 pass from a recognised board. Required subjects and minimum marks vary by course. | CUET-UG or HNBGU entrance test, depending on the course |
| B.Tech | Class 12 with the required subjects and marks as specified by HNBGU. | As per the latest B.Tech admission notification |
| PG Courses | Bachelor's degree in the relevant subject from a recognised university. | CUET-PG or HNBGU entrance test, depending on the course |
| PhD | Master's degree in the relevant subject with the required marks as per UGC and HNBGU rules. | Entrance test and interview; eligible candidates with certain national-level qualifications may be exempt from the entrance test |
| B.Ed. | Graduation from a recognised university with the required marks and subject conditions. | As per the programme-specific admission process |
HNBGU admissions for university-campus and affiliated colleges occur through the SAMARTH portal. Kindly check the official Admission Prospectus and Academic Calendar at hnbgu.ac.in prior to applying as the exact dates vary each time.
HNBGU as a Central University, offers scholarships, freeships, and bursaries under Central University rules, supplemented by a number of privately sponsored merit-cum-need-based scholarships administered through the university's Student Welfare office.
Category-based Scholarships
Category | Eligibility Criteria |
SC/ST students | Bonafide SC/ST students with annual family income up to ₹2,50,000 |
OBC students | Bonafide OBC students with annual family income up to ₹1,00,000 |
BPL students | Up to 10 meritorious students from BPL category granted ₹1,500/month from the university's Poor Boys Fund |
Merit and Other Scholarships
Scholarship | Eligibility Criteria |
BEd Merit Scholarship | Top 6 rank-holders in the BEd entrance examination receive ₹200/month each |
Privately sponsored scholarships (e.g., Shri Kalyaneshwar Temple Scholarship, Smt. Shanti Devi Shaligram Bhatt Scholarship, Smt. Leela Kala Research Scholarship) | Merit-cum-need basis for UG/PG students, as notified each academic session |
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) schemes | Central/state government scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/EWS students, applied for externally via NSP |
HNBGU's placement activity is coordinated by the University Career Counselling and Placement Service (UCCPS) and school-level Training and Placement cells. Official, university-published placement statistics for the most recent cycle were not available on the official site at the time of writing; the figures below are as reported in the NIRF 2024/2025 data submission and cross-referenced aggregator sources, and should be treated as indicative rather than official confirmation.
Particulars | Placement Statistics (as reported, 2023–24 cycle) |
Students placed (2022–23, per NIRF 2024) | Approx. 324 |
UG (4-year) median package | ₹2.4 – 4.5 LPA (range across sources) |
PG (2-year) median package | ₹5 – 5.48 LPA (range across sources) |
Top reported recruiters | Religare Health Insurance, TDI International Pvt. Ltd, Azim Premji Foundation, Kaivalya Foundation (per aggregator sources; not independently confirmed by HNBGU) |
HNBGU holds NAAC 'A' grade accreditation and is recognised in the NIRF University category, though it does not yet feature among the top-ranked institutions nationally.
Ranking Body | Year | Category | Rank/Band |
NIRF | 2024 | University | 101–150 band |
NIRF | 2017 | University | 151–200 band |
IIRF | 2024 | Overall (Central Universities) | #21 |
EduRank | 2023 | India (overall) | #136 out of 876 |
EduRank | 2023 | Uttarakhand (state) | #4 out of 33 |
EduRank | 2023 | World | #3,669 |
HNBGU's three campuses are Birla Campus (Srinagar/Chauras), BGR Campus (Pauri), and SRT Campus (Tehri) — together host the university's academic Schools, central facilities, and student welfare infrastructure.
Facility | Details |
Central Library | Dedicated Central Library portal (library.hnbgu.ac.in) serving all three campuses |
Hostel | Separate hostels for male and female students; limited capacity, requires separate application |
Computer Centre | Central Computer Centre supporting academic and administrative computing needs |
USIC | University Science Instrumentation Centre for research and lab instrumentation support |
Guest House | On-campus guest house facility |
Sports | University Sports Board overseeing sports infrastructure and activities |
Placement Cell | University Career Counselling and Placement Service (UCCPS) |
Learning Management System | Dedicated LMS portal (lms-hnbgu.samarth.ac.in) for online learning support |
HNBGU examination process follow the guidelines issued by the university concerning its academics and examinations. The university organizes examinations for all its undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and other courses using its examination system. This involves the completion of academic work, following examination calendar and appearing in examinations according to university guidelines. There are also special provisions for conducting main examinations and professional examinations. Information related to examination forms, examination date sheet, admit card, result etc can be found on the official HNBGU website.
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