HNGU: Admission 2026, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

HNGU Admission Dates 2026

HNGU admissions for the 2026-27 session are governed by a combination of centralised Gujarat state admission bodies and the university’s own merit process. UG arts, science, and commerce admissions run through the Gujarat Common Admission Services (GCAS) portal, while professional programmes follow their respective state or national admission bodies.

The table below shows the qualifying examinations accepted by HNGU for each programme family in the 2026-27 admission cycle.

HNGU Courses and Fees

HNGU offers over 100 programmes across 27 teaching departments, spanning medicine, architecture, design, engineering, management, law, sciences, arts, commerce, education, fine arts, library science, social work, and research. Fees range from under INR 10,000 for diploma and certificate programmes to over INR 19 Lakhs for MBBS.

B.Des is offered in six specialisations: Fashion Design, Fashion and Lifestyle Accessory Design, Interior Design, Product Design, Visual Communication, and a general B.Des track. All six carry the same fee of INR 2,50,000 for four years. HNGU also offers Post Graduate Diploma programmes in areas such as Computer Applications (PGDCA), Financial Services Management (PGDFM), and Hospital Management (PGDHM) in the INR 21,000 to INR 40,000 range.

HNGU Admission Process

Admission at HNGU and its affiliated colleges is governed by a mix of Gujarat state admission bodies and the university’s own admission processes. Most UG programmes follow the Gujarat Common Admission Services (GCAS) centralised merit system, while professional and specialised programmes have separate entrance-based routes.

UG Programmes (BA / B.Com / B.Sc / BCA / BBA / BSW)

Admission to HNGU’s arts, commerce, and general science programmes follows GCAS registration and merit. Eligibility requires passing 10+2 from a recognised board. Candidates register on the GCAS portal, fill in their choice of colleges, and are allotted seats based on Class 12 merit and subject-stream requirements.

• Eligibility: 10+2 pass from UP Board, CBSE, GSEB, ICSE, or equivalent
• Science stream programmes require 10+2 with relevant PCM or PCB subjects
• Selection: GCAS merit list based on Class 12 aggregate in relevant subjects
• Process: GCAS portal registration, merit list, college preference filling, allotment, document verification, fee payment

Medical and Health Sciences (MBBS / BDS / BHMS / BPT)

MBBS, BDS, and BHMS admissions are NEET UG-driven and conducted through state-level counselling. Candidates must qualify NEET UG and participate in ACPC (Admission Committee for Professional Courses) medical counselling for Gujarat state quota seats. BHMS (Homeopathy) admission follows the same NEET UG route. BPT admission may use NEET UG scores or state merit in 10+2 PCB, depending on the affiliated institution.

Architecture and Design (B.Arch / B.Des / B.Plan)

B.Arch admission requires a valid NATA score (or JEE Paper 2) and ACPC counselling. Minimum eligibility is 10+2 with PCM and 50% marks. B.Des admission uses national design entrance exams (NID/UCEED) or HNGU’s own design entrance test. B.Plan (Urban and Regional Planning) also requires a valid NATA or JEE score and follows the ACPC route.

Management and Law (MBA / LLB / LLM)

MBA admission requires graduation (minimum 50%) and a valid CMAT or GUJCMAT score. LLB (3-year) admission is through CLAT score or HNGU’s own law entrance test, with graduation as the qualifying degree. LLM admission is merit-based on LLB marks. HNGU’s LLM is offered in four specialisations: General, Business Law, Criminal Law, and Human Rights.

Postgraduate Programmes (MA / M.Sc / M.Com / MCA)

PG admissions are merit-based on qualifying UG degree marks, conducted through GCAS for most streams. MCA requires graduation with Mathematics as a subject. M.Sc Biotechnology and M.Sc Organic Chemistry require relevant B.Sc degrees. Candidates must register on GCAS PG portal and participate in the respective merit list process.

HNGU Placements and Career Outcomes

HNGU’s placement profile primarily reflects the university’s main teaching departments, which include Management, Computer Science, Law, and Architecture. As per NIRF 2023 data, 326 students from the main campus were placed, with an average salary of INR 1.90 LPA.

Graduate outcomes at HNGU vary significantly by discipline. Management and Computer Science graduates from the main campus typically attract private-sector placements. Architecture and Design graduates from the dedicated departments find employment in design studios, planning firms, and construction companies. Law graduates pursue litigation, government service, or corporate law. A significant proportion of arts, science, and education graduates pursue government employment (GPSC, SSC, teaching roles) or further studies (GATE, NET, judiciary exams).

HNGU Rankings

HNGU participates in the NIRF rankings under the Architecture category. The university holds a NAAC ’B’ grade accreditation with a CGPA of 2.21.

HNGU does not currently appear in the NIRF University or Management categories. Its NAAC ’B’ grade (CGPA 2.21) indicates scope for improvement in quality parameters compared to the A and A+ graded state universities in Gujarat.

HNGU Scholarships

HNGU-affiliated students can access Gujarat state government and central government scholarship schemes. The university and its affiliated colleges assist eligible students with scholarship verification and submission.

Students must apply through the Gujarat state scholarship portal (e-Samaj Kalyan) or the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) within the dates announced by the Gujarat government each academic year.

HNGU Campus and Infrastructure

The HNGU main campus is located in Patan, Gujarat, a historically significant city known for the ancient Rani ki Vav (stepwell) UNESCO World Heritage Site. The campus houses 27 teaching departments under one roof, covering the full range of disciplines offered directly by the university.

Key campus facilities include a central library with over 92,664 books, 2,776 Ph.D. theses, 3,523 periodical volumes, and a reading hall open from 8 AM to 10 PM. A boys’ hostel (up to INR 7,000 per year) and a girls’ hostel (up to INR 6,000 per year) are available on campus. The campus also has a health centre, day care centre, and cyber cafe.

The Architecture and Design departments are equipped with design studios, model-making labs, and planning software. Science departments have research-grade laboratories for Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry, and Physics. The university maintains a sports complex for outdoor and indoor sports, supporting B.P.E. and M.P.Ed. students.

HNGU vs Gujarat University vs Sardar Patel University

Aspirants from North Gujarat considering HNGU often also evaluate Gujarat University (Ahmedabad) and Sardar Patel University (Anand/Vallabh Vidyanagar). All three are state universities in Gujarat affiliated to UGC, serving overlapping applicant pools from Gujarat.

Gujarat University leads on NAAC grade (A+) and offers a more urban campus environment in Ahmedabad. HNGU holds a stronger position in Architecture (NIRF rank 39) and is the only state university offering B.Des in six specialisations alongside MBBS and BDS in North Gujarat. Sardar Patel University is preferred by aspirants from the Anand belt for science and technology programmes. All three follow GCAS-based admission for general UG programmes.