Hemchand Yadav Vishwavidyalaya (HYV) began as a state public university in 2015 at Durg, Chhattisgarh. It was formed after Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, was divided under the Chhattisgarh Vishwavidyalaya (Amendment) Act, 2015. In 2018, the institution received its present name in honour of Hemchand Yadav, a noted Chhattisgarh poet and freedom fighter. HYV is recognised by the University Grants Commission and functions under the Government of Chhattisgarh.

The university works from Raipur Naka in Durg and has 147 affiliated colleges across 7 districts: Durg, Bemetara, Balod, Rajnandgaon, Kabirdham, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki, and Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai. Its jurisdiction covers western and central Chhattisgarh. HYV Durg has not been placed in the rankings published by NIRF, The Week, India Today, or other leading national ranking bodies.

Students can study undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in arts, commerce, science, computer applications, education, and library science. Full-course fees include INR 18,000 for BA, INR 63,200 for B.Com, INR 79,100 for BCA, and INR 45,000 to INR 80,700 for B.Sc.

  • BA is a 3-year course with Economics, Political Science, Hindi, English, History, Drawing and Painting, and Defence Studies as specialisations.
  • B.Com is a 3-year programme in commerce.
  • BCA covers computer applications over 3 years.
  • B.Sc is a 3-year science degree offered through PCM and PCB streams.
  • B.Ed is a 2-year teacher-training programme that admits students through CG Pre-B.Ed.
  • B.A. B.Ed and B.Sc B.Ed are integrated teacher-training programmes of 4 years each.
  • MA, M.Com, and M.Sc are postgraduate programmes with a duration of 2 years.
  • B.Lib.I.Sc is a 1-year programme in library and information science.
  • Ph.D programmes support doctoral research across different faculties.
Admission Update: Enrollment for the 2026-27 session is open through separate NEP and non-NEP portals. Applicants can use durgnep.ucanapply.com for NEP programmes and durg.ucanapply.com for non-NEP programmes. The university extended enrollment for B.Ed, B.A. B.Ed, and B.Sc B.Ed during October 2026. Current instructions are available at durguniversity.ac.in.

HYV Durg Admission Dates 2026

Most UG and PG courses use academic merit for admission in the 2026-27 session. CG Vyapam conducts CG Pre-B.Ed, which is used for B.Ed and integrated teacher-training admissions. HYV Durg provides different enrollment portals for NEP and non-NEP courses.

EventDate
Online enrollment and fee payment for eligible first, third, and fifth semester UG, PG, B.Ed, B.A. B.Ed, and B.Sc B.Ed studentsOctober 22, 2026 to November 10, 2026
Last date to submit the printed enrollment form to the allotted collegeNovember 12, 2026
Last date for colleges to submit enrollment documents to the universityNovember 17, 2026

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

The selection route depends on the programme. School marks decide admission to most undergraduate courses, while graduation marks are considered for postgraduate and library science programmes. Teacher-training and doctoral courses require the relevant entrance process.

ProgrammeExam AcceptedSelection Mode
BA, B.Com, BCA, B.ScNo entrance examSelection through Class 12 merit
B.EdCG Pre-B.Ed conducted by CG VyapamMerit rank in the entrance examination
B.A. B.Ed and B.Sc B.EdCG Pre-B.Ed conducted by CG VyapamMerit rank in the entrance examination
MA, M.Com, M.ScNo entrance examSelection through graduation merit
B.Lib.I.ScNo entrance examSelection through graduation merit
Ph.DHYV Entrance TestWritten examination followed by viva voce

HYV Durg Courses and Fees

Through its 147 affiliated colleges, HYV Durg provides courses in arts, commerce, science, computer applications, education, and library science. The amounts shown are total fees for the complete course under the standard university fee structure.

CourseDurationEligibilityTotal Fees
BA3 years10+2 from a recognised board in any streamINR 18,000
B.Com3 years10+2 in any streamINR 63,200
BCA3 years10+2 with MathematicsINR 79,100
B.Sc3 years10+2 with PCM or PCBINR 45,000 to INR 80,700
B.Ed2 yearsGraduation with 50% for General candidates or 45% for SC, ST, and OBC candidates, along with CG Pre-B.EdINR 35,970
B.A. B.Ed4 years10+2 and CG Pre-B.EdINR 45,200
B.Sc B.Ed4 years10+2 in the science stream and CG Pre-B.EdINR 97,420
B.Lib.I.Sc1 yearA bachelor’s degree in any disciplineINR 20,800
MA2 yearsGraduation in the relevant arts subjectINR 14,850
M.Com2 yearsB.Com or an equivalent bachelor’s degreeINR 31,700
M.Sc2 yearsB.Sc in the corresponding science subjectINR 30,900 to INR 55,800
Ph.DMinimum 3 yearsA postgraduate degree with 55% and qualification in the HYV entrance testINR 26,645 to INR 82,535

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Laboratory and study-material charges differ between science disciplines, which results in separate fee ranges for B.Sc and M.Sc. These figures apply to General-category students following standard enrollment.

HYV Durg Admission Process

HYV Durg handles enrollment online and admits students to most programmes according to their previous academic marks. Chhattisgarh domicile candidates have 85% of the seats in affiliated colleges reserved for them. The application fee is INR 600 for General-category applicants and INR 400 for reserved-category applicants.

  1. Choose the programme and confirm its academic and entrance-test requirements.
  2. Complete the online form through the NEP or non-NEP enrollment portal, as applicable.
  3. Upload the required supporting documents and pay the category-based application fee.
  4. Wait for selection through Class 12 marks, graduation marks, or the required entrance-test rank.
  5. For teacher-training programmes, take part in counselling and seat allotment after qualifying for CG Pre-B.Ed.

UG Programmes (BA, B.Com, BCA, B.Sc)

Applicants to most undergraduate courses do not take an entrance test. A recognised board’s Class 12 results determine the merit order. Students submit their form, documents, and application fee through the university’s online system.

  • Applicants must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board.
  • For B.Sc, the Class 12 subjects must include PCM or PCB.
  • Mathematics at the Class 12 level is required for BCA.
  • The application charge is INR 600 for the General category and INR 400 for reserved categories.

B.Ed and Integrated Teacher Training

CG Pre-B.Ed, organised by CG Vyapam, is the admission examination for B.Ed and the 4-year integrated teacher-training courses. Before applying to an affiliated college, a student must obtain a valid rank in this examination.

  • B.Ed applicants need at least 50% in graduation if they belong to the General category. The minimum is 45% for SC, ST, and OBC applicants.
  • For B.A. B.Ed or B.Sc B.Ed, students must have passed 10+2 in the relevant stream.
  • Admission is decided through the CG Pre-B.Ed merit rank, counselling, and seat allotment.

PG Programmes (MA, M.Com, M.Sc, B.Lib.I.Sc)

Marks earned during graduation form the merit list for these programmes. Affiliated colleges allot seats in the order of undergraduate academic performance.

  • MA requires graduation in the relevant arts subject.
  • M.Com requires B.Com or an equivalent graduation qualification.
  • M.Sc applicants need a B.Sc in the matching science discipline.
  • Any recognised bachelor’s degree is accepted for B.Lib.I.Sc.

Ph.D

A postgraduate qualification with at least 55% is required for doctoral admission. The selection process includes the HYV Durg entrance examination and a viva voce. Under UGC rules, applicants holding a valid NET or JRF certificate may receive an exemption from the entrance examination.

HYV Durg Campus and Infrastructure

HYV Durg currently works from Raipur Naka, Durg, within the Government Girls Post-Graduate College premises. Although the university was created in 2015, work on a separate permanent campus is still in progress.

The Durg headquarters manages the university’s administrative, examination, and regulatory work. Individual infrastructure is maintained by each of the 147 affiliated colleges, including institutions in Durg, Bhilai, Rajnandgaon, Kabirdham, and the university’s wider seven-district jurisdiction. HYV Durg follows the National Education Policy 2020 curriculum while also continuing traditional non-NEP courses. Separate enrollment systems are available for the two streams.

HYV Durg vs Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University vs Atal Bihari Vajpayee Vishwavidyalaya

HYV Durg, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University in Raipur, and Atal Bihari Vajpayee Vishwavidyalaya in Bilaspur are UGC-recognised state public universities in Chhattisgarh. Students often compare them because all three affiliate colleges but serve different parts of the state.

ParameterHYV DurgPRSU RaipurABVV Bilaspur
Established201519642012
HeadquartersDurg, ChhattisgarhRaipur, ChhattisgarhBilaspur, Chhattisgarh
TypeState public affiliating universityState public affiliating universityState public affiliating university
Geographic FocusWestern Chhattisgarh, including the Durg-Bhilai belt and 6 other districtsCentral Chhattisgarh, including Raipur and nearby districtsNorthern Chhattisgarh, including Bilaspur and nearby districts
NIRF RankingNot rankedNot rankedNot ranked

Founded in 1964, PRSU Raipur is the longest-established university in this comparison and serves the state-capital region with a wider selection of programmes. HYV Durg is well placed for students from the Durg-Bhilai industrial corridor, especially because of its domicile-based reservation system. ABVV Bilaspur primarily serves applicants from northern Chhattisgarh.

HYV Durg FAQs

Ques. Does UGC recognise Hemchand Yadav Vishwavidyalaya?

Ans. Yes. Hemchand Yadav Vishwavidyalaya, Durg, is a UGC-recognised state public university. It functions under the Government of Chhattisgarh and was created through state legislation in 2015.

Ques. How much does the complete BA programme at HYV Durg cost?

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year BA course at an HYV Durg-affiliated college is INR 18,000. The complete B.Com fee is INR 63,200, while BCA costs INR 79,100. Depending on the chosen science stream, B.Sc fees range from INR 45,000 to INR 80,700.

Ques. What steps are required to join an HYV Durg-affiliated college?

Ans. Students complete enrollment online at durg.ucanapply.com for non-NEP programmes or durgnep.ucanapply.com for NEP programmes. Most UG selections use Class 12 marks and do not require an entrance examination. B.Ed and integrated teacher-training applicants must have a valid CG Pre-B.Ed rank issued through the CG Vyapam examination process.

Ques. In which districts does HYV Durg affiliate colleges?

Ans. Its jurisdiction includes 7 districts: Durg, Bemetara, Balod, Rajnandgaon, Kabirdham, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki, and Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai. Together, these areas cover western and central Chhattisgarh, including the Durg-Bhilai industrial belt.

Ques. Has HYV Durg received a national ranking?

Ans. No ranking has yet been assigned to HYV Durg by NIRF, The Week, India Today, or another major national ranking body. The university was established in 2015 and is still developing the institutional record used under many ranking measures.

Ques. Are seats reserved for Chhattisgarh domicile students at HYV Durg colleges?

Ans. Yes. Chhattisgarh domicile applicants are eligible for 85% of the seats at HYV Durg-affiliated colleges. The other 15% are available to applicants from outside the state, who compete separately for open-category seats.