Admission
Application Process
Haridwar University offers a straightforward application process through both online and offline modes .
Online Application:
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Visit the official website of Haridwar University, Roorkee.
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Click on the ‘Registration’ or ‘Apply’ link on the homepage .
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Select the desired course and fill in all required details in the application form.
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Submit the form and pay the application fee (INR 1,000 for most courses) via Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking .
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Download and print the submitted form for future reference .
Offline Application:
Candidates can also obtain the application form and prospectus in person from the university campus, fill it out carefully, and submit it at the following address:
Haridwar University, Canal Road, Bajuhjeri, Roorkee – 247667, Uttarakhand, India
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
The eligibility and selection criteria vary by program level and specialization. The university accepts a mix of national-level entrance exams, state-level exams, and its own university-level tests.
Undergraduate (UG) Admissions 2026
| Program | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
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| B.Tech (Hons.) | 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Technical Vocational subject, with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved categories) . | JEE Main or CUET scores. University may also conduct its own HUAET entrance test . |
| B.Tech (Lateral Entry) | Diploma in Engineering & Technology with at least 45% marks, or B.Sc degree with 60% aggregate . | Merit-based on qualifying examination . |
| B.Sc Nursing | 10+2 in Science stream with Chemistry and Biology and with 50% marks . | NEET / State Nursing Entrance Examination / Merit-based . |
| BCA / B.Sc (CS) | 10+2 in Science stream with at least 50% marks (55% for BCA) . | University Level Entrance Examination / Merit-based . |
| BBA / B.Com (Hons.) | 10+2 in any stream with 50% marks . | Merit-based / Entrance examination as per institutional guidelines . |
| B.Pharm | 10+2 in Science stream with PCB and with 50% marks . | JEE Main / Pharmacy Entrance Examination / Merit-based . |
| B.Sc Agriculture | 10+2 from a recognized board . | State Agricultural Entrance Examination / Merit Based . |
Postgraduate (PG) Admissions 2026
| Program | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
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| MBA - AI | Graduation in any stream with 50% marks . | CAT / XAT / GMAT / Merit based . |
| M.Tech | Bachelor’s degree in B.E/B.Tech with 55% marks . | GATE score or Merit Based . |
| MCA - AI | Bachelor’s degree in BCA / Computer Science / IT with 50% marks . | HUCET or Merit Based or GATE . |
| M.Pharm | B.Pharm with 50% marks . | GPAT or Merit Based . |
| M.Sc Agriculture | Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field with 50% marks . | State Agricultural Entrance Examination/ Merit Based/ GATE score . |
Doctoral (Ph.D.) Admissions 2026
For Ph.D. programs, the university has a structured selection process .
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Eligibility: Master’s degree in the relevant field with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) .
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Selection Process:
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Entrance Test: Candidates must appear for the Haridwar University Research Eligibility Test (HURET) .
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Exemption: Candidates who have qualified in national-level tests like UGC-NET (including JRF), CSIR NET, GATE, or CEED are exempted from the written entrance test .
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Interview: All shortlisted candidates are required to attend a personal interview conducted by the Dean Research committee .
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Final Selection: Based on entrance score and interview performance .
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Important Dates for 2026
Key dates for admissions based on national-level entrance exams are as follows:
| Event | Dates 2026 |
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| JEE Main Session 2 | Registration: Feb 1 - 25, 2026; Exams: Apr 2 - 9, 2026 |
| JEE Main Result (Session 1) | Feb 19, 2026 |
| GATE | Exams: Feb 7, 8, 14, 15; Results: Mar 19, 2026 |
The general admission timeline for most courses begins in May and concludes in July . The application deadline for the 2026 academic session is expected to be around May 31, 2026, based on previous years' patterns .
Required Documents
Candidates must submit the following documents at the time of admission :
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10th & 12th marksheets and certificates
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Graduation marksheets/degree (for postgraduate programs)
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Aadhaar Card or other government-issued ID
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Transfer Certificate, Migration Certificate, and Character Certificate
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Recent passport-size photographs
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Entrance exam scorecard (JEE Main/GATE or relevant test)
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Gap certificate (if applicable)
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Caste certificate for reserved categories
Scholarships
Haridwar University offers scholarships based on merit (JEE Rank, CUET percentile, or 12th percentage) and sports achievements, which can significantly reduce tuition fees . Scholarships are available for meritorious students, with awards ranging from 10% to 80% of tuition fees for the first year based on their academic performance . For instance, a JEE rank between 1-1,00,000 or 12th score above 90% can fetch an 80% scholarship . National-level sportspersons can receive a 50% scholarship on tuition fees .