The list of institutions of higher education in Uttarakhand includes institutes of national importance, central universities, state universities, deemed universities, private universities, and numerous autonomous and government degree colleges.

Uttarakhand, a state in northern India, has emerged as a major educational hub, particularly in cities like Dehradun, Roorkee, and Pantnagar. Higher education in the state is regulated by the University Grants Commission (UGC), along with statutory bodies such as the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the National Medical Commission (NMC), and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).

The state is home to highly prestigious national institutes, including the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, the Indian Institute of Management Kashipur, the National Institute of Technology Uttarakhand, and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh. As of 2026, Uttarakhand also hosts over 30 private universities, making it one of the largest hubs for private higher education in North India.

Institutes of National Importance Location Institute name Established SpecializationRoorkee Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee 1847 (2001‡)Technology and management Srinagar National Institute of Technology Uttarakhand 2010 TechnologyKashipur Indian Institute of Management Kashipur 2011 Management Rishikesh All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh 2012 Medical research and technology

‡University of Roorkee was granted status of IIT in 2001.

Central universities Central universities are established by an Act of Parliament and are directly funded and regulated by the Department of Higher Education in the Union Ministry of Education. Uttarakhand currently has one central university.

+ Central Universities in Uttarakhand Location University Name Established Specialization Srinagar Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University 1973 (2009‡) General Multidisciplinary

‡ Originally established as a State University in 1973; elevated to Central University status in 2009 under the Central Universities Act.

State universities Location University name Established Specialization Dehradun Doon University 2005 General Pantnagar G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology 1960 Agriculture and technology Dehradun H.N.B. Uttarakhand Medical Education University2014Medicine Nainital & Bhimtal Kumaun University (2 campuses) 1973 General Almora, Bageshwar & Pithoragarh Soban Singh Jeena University 2020 General Badhshahithaul (Tehri) Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University 2012 General Almora Uttarakhand Aawasiya Vishwavidyalaya 2016 General Dehradun Uttarakhand Ayurveda University 2009 Ayurveda Haldwani Uttarakhand Open University 2005 Distance learning Haridwar Uttarakhand Sanskrit University 2005 SanskritHaldwaniUttarakhand State Sports University2025Sports Dehradun Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University 2008 Technology Bharsar (Pauri) and Ranichauri (Tehri) Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry (2 campuses) 2011 Horticulture and forestry

Deemed universities Location University name Established Specialization Dehradun Forest Research Institute 1906 (1991‡) Forestry research Haridwar Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya^ 1902 (1962‡) Ancient Vedic, technology and management Dehradun Graphic Era University 1993 (2008‡) Engineering, Management, Humanities & Social Sciences, Commerce and Computer Applications

‡ Granted status of deemed university. ^ Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya is divided into three campuses: Main Campus, Haridwar; Kanya Gurukul Campus, Dehradun; and Kanya Gurukul Campus, Haridwar.

Private Universities + Private Universities in Uttarakhand Location University name Established Specialization Haldwani Amrapali University 1999 (2024‡) Technology, Management, and Hospitality Kotdwar Bhagwant Global University 2016 Technology and Management Roorkee COER University 1998 Engineering Dehradun DBS Global University 2007 (2024‡) Management, Technology, and Liberal Arts Dehradun Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University 2005 Technology, Management, and Pharmacy Haridwar Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya 2002 Yoga, Psychology, Animation, and Computer Science Dehradun DIT University 2013 Technology and Management Uregi (Pauri Garhwal) Ethics University 2025 Engineering, Management, IT, and Agriculture Haldwani, Bhimtal & Dehradun Graphic Era Hill University (3 campuses) 2011 Technology and Management Roorkee Haridwar University (formerly Roorkee College of Engineering) 2010 (2023‡) Technology and Management Dehradun IMS Unison University 2013 Law, Technology, and Management Dehradun Jigyasa University (formerly Himgiri Zee University) 2003 Communication, Technology, and Management Pauri Garhwal Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University 2016 General Multidisciplinary Dehradun Maya Devi University 2010 (2024‡) Technology, Management, and Agriculture Bhimtal Mind Power University 2024 General Multidisciplinary Roorkee Motherhood University (2 campuses) 2015 Law, Pharmacy, Paramedical, and Management Roorkee Phonics University 2009 Engineering, Pharmacy, and Applied Sciences Roorkee Quantum University 2017 IR 4.0 Technologies, Management, Law, and Arts Dehradun Ras Bihari Bose Subharti University 2016 General Multidisciplinary Dehradun Sardar Bhagwan Singh University 1994 (2018‡) Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy, and Allied Health Haridwar Shree Om University 2007 Management, Pharmacy, Engineering, and Education Dehradun Shri Guru Ram Rai University 2017 Technology, Management, and Medical Sciences Uttarkashi Smt. Manjira Devi University 2024 Law, Engineering, and Management Dehradun Sparsh Himalaya University (formerly Himalayiya University) 2019 Medical and Allied Sciences Kichha Surajmal University 2021 Technology and Management Dehradun Swami Rama Himalayan University 1989 (2007‡) Medicine and Technology Dehradun The ICFAI University, Dehradun 2003 Law, Technology, Management, and Education Dehradun The University of North West Himalayas 2025 General Multidisciplinary Roorkee University of Engineering and Technology, Roorkee 2021 Technology and Management Haridwar University of Patanjali 2006 Yoga and Ayurveda Dehradun University of Petroleum and Energy Studies 2003 Computer Science, Petroleum, and Energy Dehradun Uttaranchal University 2013 Law, Technology, and Management

‡ Indicates the year originally established as an institute (Year formally granted Private University status by the State Legislature).

Government Degree and Post Graduate Colleges Uttarakhand's higher education infrastructure includes a large network of government-funded colleges affiliated with state universities like Kumaun University, Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University, and Soban Singh Jeena University.

+ Notable Government Colleges in Uttarakhand Location College Name Established Affiliation Bageshwar Government Post Graduate College, Bageshwar 1974 Soban Singh Jeena University Dehradun D.A.V. College, Dehradun 1948 Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University Gopeshwar Government Post Graduate College, Gopeshwar 1968 Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University Haldwani Motiram Baburam Government Post Graduate College 1960 Kumaun University Haldwani Indira Priyadarshini Government Girls Post Graduate College 1996 Kumaun University Kashipur Radhey Hari Government Post Graduate College 1973 Kumaun University Khatima Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Government Post Graduate College 1989 Kumaun University Kotdwar Dr. P.D.B.H. Government Post Graduate College 1971 Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University Pithoragarh Laxman Singh Mahar Government Post Graduate College 1963 Soban Singh Jeena University Ramnagar P.N.G. Government Post Graduate College 1976 Kumaun University Ranikhet Government Post Graduate College, Ranikhet 1973 Kumaun University Rishikesh Pandit Lalit Mohan Sharma Government Post Graduate College 1993 Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University Rudrapur Sardar Bhagat Singh Government Post Graduate College 1974 Kumaun University

Private and Autonomous Degree Colleges This section includes notable standalone private technical institutes, engineering colleges, and autonomous degree colleges recognized by the AICTE and affiliated with state technical or general universities.

+ Notable Private and Autonomous Colleges Location College Name Established Affiliation / Status Bhimtal Birla Institute of Applied Sciences 1969 Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University Dehradun Himalayan Institute of Technology 2001 Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University Dehradun Kukreja Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology 2005 Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University Dehradun Law College, Dehradun 2001 Uttaranchal University Dehradun Tula's Institute 2006 Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University Gopeshwar Institute of Technology Gopeshwar 2013 Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University Pantnagar College of Technology, Pantnagar 1966 G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology Roorkee College of Advanced Technology 2006 Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University Roorkee Roorkee Institute of Technology (RIT) 2005 Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University

See also Education in Uttarakhand List of institutions of higher education in India List of universities in India

References

External links Official Portal of the Government of Uttarakhand University Grants Commission (UGC) - Official Website Directorate of Technical Education, Uttarakhand