Himalayan Garhwal University (HGU) is recognized by UGC and is approved by the top regulatory bodies of the country. It offers a number of courses in streams like Engineering, Science, Arts, Hospitality Administration at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Admissions to the courses are offered on the basis of marks secured in the previous qualifying examination. 

Himalayan Garhwal University Highlights

Established | Type 2016 | Private 
Recognized by University Grants Commission [UGC]
Approved by Bar Council of India [BCI], Pharmacy Council of India [PCI], Government of Uttarakhand
Programs Offered Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, Post Graduate Diploma, Doctorate, Certificate
Admission Process Online/Offline
Admission Criteria Merit-Based or Entrance Exam
Entrance Exam HGEE, MAT, CAT
Total Courses Offered 76 courses across 14 streams
Official Website http://hgu.ac.in/

Himalayan Garhwal University Courses

Tabulated below are the courses offered by the Himalayan Garhwal University under various specializations: 

Course Name Duration Eligibility
Diploma in Civil Engineering 3 years 10th pass or equivalent examination with a minimum of 45% marks in the recognized board.
Diploma in Electrical Engineering 3 years 10th pass or equivalent examination with a minimum of 45% marks in the recognized board.
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering 3 years 10th pass or equivalent examination with a minimum of 45% marks in the recognized board.
Diploma in Computer Science 3 years 10th pass or equivalent examination with a minimum of 45% marks in the recognized board.
Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) 3 years 12th pass or equivalent examination with a minimum of 45% marks for open category and 40% marks for reserved category.
Master of Computer Application (MCA) 3 years Grad or equivalent examination with a minimum of 55% marks for open category and 50% marks for reserved category.
M.Sc. Computer Science  2 years Grad or equivalent examination with a minimum of 55% marks for open category and 50% marks for reserved category.
PG Diploma in Computer Application 1 year Grad or equivalent examination with a minimum of 45% marks for open category and 40% marks for reserved category.
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) 3 years 12th Com. or equivalent examination with a minimum of 45% marks for open category and 40% marks for reserved category.
Master of Commerce (M.Com) 2 years B.Com. in equivalent examination with a minimum of 55% marks.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)  2 years Grad or equivalent examination with a minimum of 55% marks for open category and 50% marks for reserved category.
M.Sc. of Hospitality & Hotel Administration 2 years B.Sc. HHA equivalent examination with a minimum of 55% marks.
B.Sc. of Hospitality & Hotel Administration 3 years 12th pass or equivalent examination with a minimum of 45% marks for open category and 40% marks for reserved category.
Master of Arts (MA)  2 years Grad or equivalent examination with a minimum of 55% marks for open category and 50% marks for reserved category.
Master of Social Work (MSW) 2 years Grad or equivalent examination with a minimum of 55% marks for open category and 50% marks for reserved category.
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) 3 years 12th pass or equivalent examination with a minimum of 45% marks for open category and 40% marks for reserved category.
Master of Arts (MA)  2 years Grad or equivalent examination with a minimum of 55% marks for open category and 50% marks for reserved category.
B.A. Journalism 3 years 12th pass or equivalent examination with a minimum of 45% marks for open category and 40% marks for reserved category.
Bachelor of Science (Fashion Designing) 4 years 12th pass or equivalent examination with a minimum of 45% marks for open category and 40% marks for reserved category.
Diploma in Fashion Designing 1 year 12th pass or equivalent examination with a minimum of 45% marks for open category and 40% marks for reserved category.
Master of Science (Fashion Designing) 2 years Graduate in Fashion Design or equivalent examination with a minimum of 55% marks for open category and 50% marks for reserved category. 
Master of Library Science 1 year B.lib or equivalent examination with a minimum of 55% marks for open category and 50% marks for reserved category.

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Himalayan Garhwal University Admission

Candidates seeking admission in the university are required to fill the application form available both in online as well as offline mode. One must fill the form in a prescribed format with a payment of INR 500. The application form should be submitted to ‘The Registrar Himalayan Garhwal University, Shiv Nagar, Block Pokhara, Dist. Pauri, Garhwal, Uttrakhand’. 

All the information furnished in the application form should be carefully filled, complete and correct to the best knowledge of` the aspirants and followings duly self-attested copies of all the required documents/certificates must be enclosed:

10th mark sheet 12th mark sheet Annual Income certificate
Transfer certificate/ Migration Certificate 10 passport size photographs Domicile (for permanent residents of Uttarakhand)
Character certificate Caste Certificate (If applicable) Pre-Qualifying Test Score card (if any)

On receipt of the completed application form, and satisfying all the requirements and eligibility criteria for admission to any of the academic programs, the candidate shall be considered for provisional admission to a particular academic program, subject to the availability of seats.

Himalayan Garhwal University Scholarships

Merit Scholarship will be given to those students who perform best in their class. The students performing well in academics are always awarded in the university. Himalayan Garhwal University offers scholarships to its students based on academics. The amount of the scholarship to be offered and the number of scholarships to be given are recommended by the Board of Management and is decided by the Board of Governors of the university every year.

Himalayan Garhwal University Facilities

Following are the facilities offered by the university to cater to the needs of the students as well as faculty members:

  • Library: HGU has a collection of all major books such as textbooks, reference books, journals like national and international apart from that it has collected all valuable books and has more than 60,000 books.
  • Hostels: The university provides hostel facilities to the students enrolled in various programs. The rooms are equipped with all the necessary amenities to cater to the need of the students. 
  • Auditorium: The University has state-of-the-art auditorium with more than 300 seating capacity. It is fitted with facilities like LCD, OHP. Students can organize events like debate competition, quiz, and other cultural activities. 
  • Sports: The University provides both indoor as well as outdoor sports facilities such as for each game all the required facilities are available within the campus.
  • Laboratory: The University offers various types of lab facility, and the lab is located within the campus of the university, in the lab, all the student and teaching staff conduct the scientific and technology research experiments.

Himalayan Garhwal University FAQs

Ques. What is the Selection Process for Admission to Ph.D.?

Ans. Based on the Information Provided by the Applicant, the Eligible Candidates Will Be Called for Entrance Examination Called Research Aptitude Test (RAPT).

Ques. What is RAPT?

Ans. The Research Aptitude Test (RAPT) Judges an Applicant based on His / Her Quantitative, Analytical, Language and Research Skills.

Ques: How are the placements in HGU?

Ans. The University has a Corporate Resource Centre which helps train the students for future recruitments. The University is visited by recruiters like Lal Bahadur Shastri Training Institute.

Ques. How to take admission in HGU?

Ans. Interested candidates will have to go through the HGEE exam of the university to get admission in the university. MAT, CAT exams are also accepted for the MBA program.