HNBGU Admission 2026

Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University

Garhwal, Uttarakhand · HNBGU · Estd. 1973

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

HNBGU 2026-27 admissions through CUET. CUET UG May 2026. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University

Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (HNBGU), established in 1973 as Garhwal University by an Act of the UP state legislature and elevated to Central University status in 2009 by the HNBGU Act 2009, is the principal Central University of Uttarakhand. Headquartered at Srinagar Garhwal, the university has three campuses (Srinagar, Tehri Garhwal, Pauri Garhwal) and serves the Garhwal Himalayan region. Named after Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna — former CM of UP and freedom fighter.

HNBGU has 60+ teaching departments organised into 8 schools — Arts, Sciences, Commerce, Education, Engineering, Management, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Performing Arts. It affiliates 60+ colleges in the Garhwal hills. NAAC accredited.

UG admissions through CUET UG, PG through CUET PG, and PhD through CUET PhD or HNBGU PhD entrance.

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Application fee: ₹500 (General) / ₹250 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Admission via CUET

CUET UG / CUET PG / CUET PhD

Conducted by NTA

HNBGU admissions through CUET.

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two pass + CUET UG. PG: bachelor 50%. PhD: PG 55% + CUET PhD/NET.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
CUET UG 2026	15 May 2026	—	NTA	Closed
HNBGU Counselling 2026	15 Jul 2026	—	hnbgu.ac.in	Upcoming
HNBGU PhD 2026	15 Sept 2026	—	hnbgu.ac.in	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

UK Mukhyamantri Scholarship, BC/SC/ST Post-Matric, Central Sector via NSP, Inspire.

Reservations

Central policy: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5%; Uttarakhand hill-region preference 5%.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University?

Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University admits students primarily through CUET UG / CUET PG / CUET PhD. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹250 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University accept CUET UG / CUET PG / CUET PhD scores?

Yes. Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University uses CUET scores as the primary basis for UG and PG admission via NTA's Common University Entrance Test.