Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar

Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar is a prestigious deemed-to-be-university established in 1902, making it one of India's oldest institutions of higher learning. Located in the holy city of Haridwar, Uttarakhand, this public central university was founded by Swami Shraddhanandji with the vision of blending traditional Indian knowledge systems with modern education. The university received deemed-to-be-university status from the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 1962 and is recognized by various statutory bodies including AICTE, NCTE, BCI, and PCI. Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar is ranked Rank 81, NIRF 2025 in the University category and has consistently maintained its position among India's leading educational institutions. Spread across a sprawling green campus on the banks of the holy Ganges, the university offers a unique blend of Vedic education alongside contemporary academic programmes. The institution offers over 150 programmes across diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels in diverse disciplines including Vedic Sciences, Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, Education, Law, Yoga, Ayurveda, and Liberal Arts. Admission to various programmes at Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar is conducted through multiple entrance examinations including JEE Main for engineering programmes, CUET for undergraduate programmes, GKVU Entrance Test for various courses, and GATE for postgraduate engineering programmes. The university also conducts its own entrance examinations for specific courses. With a strong emphasis on value-based education, research, and holistic development, Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar continues to nurture students who contribute meaningfully to society.