HNGU Admission 2026 is currently open. The university takes applications for UG, PG, diploma and PhD courses in Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Education, Law and Computer Applications. Selection depends on the course, so students may be admitted through merit, an entrance exam, or both.

  • MBA admission is done through a valid CMAT score and ACPC Counselling.
  • B.Ed admission uses the HNGU B.Ed. Entrance Exam, followed by GD & PI.
  • PhD admission needs either HNGU PET qualification or a valid NET, GATE, or SET score.
  • HNGU admission is managed through the Gujarat Common Admission Services (GCAS) centralized portal.
  • Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University does not provide management quota seats for direct admission.
  • Reservation rules are followed as per Gujarat state government norms for SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwD candidates.
Admission Update:
  • UG: VSBC merit list was released on July 6, 2026. Seat confirmation was scheduled from July 6 to July 15, 2026.
  • PG: Registration was open till July 14, 2026. Round 1 merit list was expected on July 7, 2026.
  • PhD: Applications are open on phd.ngu.ac.in. Students should check the portal for current cycle deadlines.

HNGU Admission Portal 2026: ngu.ac.in

HNGU UG Admission 2026

At the UG level, HNGU offers BA, B.Com, BBA, B.Sc, BSW, B.Lib, B.P.Ed, B.Voc and other programmes. Admission is based on merit and is handled through the GCAS centralized counselling system. For the 2026-27 session, HNGU and its affiliated colleges used Vacant Seat-Based Counselling, also called VSBC, for seat allotment.

HNGU UG Eligibility Criteria 2026

Programme Minimum Eligibility
BA / B.Sc / B.Com / B.Sc (Nursing) 10+2 with 45%
BBA / B.Des / B.P.E 10+2 with 50%
BSW / BPT / B.Lib.I.Sc / BCA 10+2 with 45%

HNGU B.Ed. Admission 2026

HNGU also offers a full-time 2-year B.Ed programme through its affiliated colleges across its four-district region. Students are selected in three steps: written entrance test, group discussion and personal interview.

HNGU B.Ed. Eligibility Criteria

Category Qualifying Degree
B.Ed 10+2 with 50%

HNGU B.Ed. Selection Criteria

  • Stage 1 is a written entrance examination that checks subject knowledge and teaching aptitude.
  • Stage 2 is a group discussion for students who are shortlisted.
  • Stage 3 is a personal interview held by the college admission committee.
  • The final merit list uses a combined score from the entrance exam, GD and PI.
  • B.Ed admission at HNGU is processed through the GCAS portal at gcas.gujgov.edu.in.

How to Apply for UG at HNGU?

  • Go to the GCAS portal at gcas.gujgov.edu.in and choose New Registration.
  • Use a working email ID and mobile number to complete registration.
  • Enter Class 12 marks, personal details and programme choices in order of preference.
  • Upload scanned copies of the Class 12 marksheet, category certificate and photograph.
  • Pay the INR 500 application fee online and submit the form.
  • Check the GCAS VSBC merit list from the login dashboard.
  • Confirm the allotted seat within the given window to complete HNGU admission.

How to Apply for B.Ed. at HNGU?

  • Complete registration on the GCAS portal at gcas.gujgov.edu.in.
  • Choose the B.Ed. programme and add graduation mark details.
  • Upload the graduation marksheet, category certificate and photograph.
  • Pay the INR 500 application fee and submit the form.
  • Download the entrance exam admit card from the GCAS portal.
  • Attend the entrance examination, group discussion and personal interview as per schedule.

HNGU PG Admission 2026

HNGU PG admission covers MA, M.Com, M.Sc, MBA, MCA, M.Lib, MSW, MJMC, LLM and other courses. Students apply through the Gujarat Common Admission Services (GCAS) centralized portal. Most PG courses use merit for admission, while MBA admission requires a valid CMAT score.

HNGU PG Eligibility Criteria 2026

Programme Minimum Eligibility Selection Basis
MA / M.Com / M.Sc / MSW / M.Lib.I.Sc / MJMC Bachelor's in the relevant subject with minimum 50% aggregate Merit Based
MBA Any bachelor's degree with minimum 50% aggregate CMAT + ACPC Counselling
MCA BCA / B.Sc. (CS) / B.Sc. (IT) with minimum 50% aggregate Merit Based
L.L.B. Any bachelor's degree with minimum 45% aggregate
L.L.M LLB degree with minimum 50% aggregate

How to Apply for PG at HNGU?

  • Register through the GCAS portal at gcas.gujgov.edu.in.
  • Add graduation marks, entrance score if needed and programme preferences.
  • Upload the graduation marksheet, entrance scorecard and category certificate, if applicable.
  • Pay the INR 500 application fee and submit the form.
  • Check the GCAS PG merit lists after release.
  • Use the GCAS login dashboard to confirm the allotted seat within the given window.

HNGU PhD Admission 2026

HNGU PhD admission is completed through the university's separate admission portal. Students can qualify through the HNGU Research Eligibility Test (PET). Students with valid UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE or SET qualification can also apply. Final selection is done through a composite evaluation.

HNGU PhD Eligibility Criteria

  • Students must have a Master's degree in the relevant subject from a recognised university.
  • General category students need at least 50% marks in the Master's degree.
  • SC/ST/OBC/PwD students need at least 45% marks in the Master's degree.
  • Holders of entrance exams.

HNGU PhD Selection Criteria

Note: HNGU offers PhD admission in disciplines such as Sciences, Commerce, Humanities, Education, Law and Management. Students with a valid NET or GATE score move directly to the viva-voce stage and do not need to take the PET examination.

How to Apply for PhD at HNGU?

  • Visit the PhD portal at phd.ngu.ac.in and select New Registration.
  • Enter Master's degree details, research subject and contact information.
  • Upload Master's marksheets, NET/GATE/SET certificate if applicable and category certificate.
  • Pay the prescribed application fee and submit the form.
  • Appear for HNGU PET on the scheduled date, or attend the viva-voce if qualified through NET/GATE/SET.

HNGU Scholarships 2026

HNGU students may apply for scholarship schemes run by the Gujarat state government and the central government. Applications are submitted through official government portals.

  • Post-Matric Scholarship: This is for SC/ST/OBC students. Applications are made through Digital Gujarat at digitalgujarat.gov.in. It covers tuition and maintenance allowance.
  • Merit-cum-Means Scholarship: Students with more than 75% in the qualifying examination can apply. The award ranges from INR 5,000 to INR 10,000 per year.
  • EWS Scholarship: This is for students from economically weaker sections. Family income conditions apply as per Gujarat state norms.
  • PwD Fee Waiver: Students with 40% or more disability are eligible for a full tuition fee waiver.
  • National Scholarship Portal: Central government scholarships for all categories are available at scholarships.gov.in.

HNGU Patan Admission FAQs

Ques. How are students selected for UG courses at HNGU in 2026?

Ans. UG admission at HNGU is based on merit and is completed through the GCAS portal at gcas.gujgov.edu.in. Students register online, enter Class 12 marks and take part in VSBC, which means Vacant Seat Based Counselling. Seats are allotted in rounds as per merit and programme choice.

Ques. Do all HNGU courses need an entrance test?

Ans. No. Most UG and PG courses use Class 12 or graduation marks for admission. MBA needs a valid CMAT score, B.Ed. requires a written test with GD and PI, and PhD admission requires HNGU PET unless the student has UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE or SET qualification.

Ques. Who can apply for the HNGU MBA programme?

Ans. For MBA admission, students must have a bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate marks. They also need a valid CMAT score. HNGU MBA selection is done through CMAT score and graduation marks, with the process handled through GCAS.

Ques. What were the listed GCAS PG merit list dates for HNGU?

Ans. The GCAS PG Round 1 merit list was expected on July 7, 2026. Round 2 was expected on July 16, 2026, and Round 3 on July 23, 2026. PG registration was open till July 14, 2026. Students check allotments on the GCAS portal at gcas.gujgov.edu.in.

Ques. What steps are used for HNGU B.Ed. selection?

Ans. HNGU B.Ed. selection has 3 stages: written entrance examination, group discussion and personal interview. The final merit score is prepared from all 3 stages. Students need a bachelor's or master's degree with at least 50% marks in the relevant subject.

Ques. How is final selection done for the HNGU PhD programme?

Ans. HNGU PhD selection is based on a composite score, with 70% weightage for the PET entrance exam and 30% for the viva-voce interview. Students with UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE or SET do not take PET and appear directly for the viva-voce. Applications are submitted at phd.ngu.ac.in.

Ques. How much is the HNGU application fee for 2026 admission?

Ans. The application fee for most UG and PG courses at HNGU is INR 500. Students pay it online on the GCAS portal at gcas.gujgov.edu.in while filling the registration form.

Ques. Which North Gujarat districts come under HNGU Patan?

Ans. HNGU Patan serves 4 districts of North Gujarat: Mehsana, Patan, Banaskantha and Sabarkantha. It works as the affiliating university for 629 colleges in this region under the GCAS centralized admission system.

Ques. What scholarship support can HNGU students use?

Ans. SC/ST/OBC students can apply for the Post-Matric Scholarship through Digital Gujarat at digitalgujarat.gov.in. Students scoring above 75% may get INR 5,000 to INR 10,000 per year under the merit-cum-means scheme. PwD students with 40% or more disability can get a full tuition fee waiver. Central scholarships are available at scholarships.gov.in.

Ques. Are final-year undergraduate students allowed to apply for HNGU PG admission?

Ans. Yes. Final-year UG students can register for HNGU PG admission on the GCAS portal. Their admission is confirmed only after they submit the final year marksheet and meet the required minimum percentage.