Uttaranchal University is one of the prestigious Universities situated in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It was first established as the Uttaranchal Institute of Technology. The UIT was later declared Uttaranchal University in 2013 after the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly passed the ‘Uttaranchal University Act, 2012’. Initially, it was also known as Law College Dehradun.

The University is approved by the University Grants Commission. Other than this, Uttaranchal University is approved by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education), BCI (Bar Council of India), PCI (Pharmacy Council of India), and ICAR (Indian Council of Agriculture Research). It is also recognized with an NAAC A+ grade. 

Uttaranchal University offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in law, engineering, agriculture, technology, hospitality & hotel management, pharmacy, media & communication, science, paramedical, nursing, liberal arts, applied & life sciences, computer applications, and management.

All these courses are offered under the following schools –

• Law College Dehradun (LCD)

• Uttaranchal Institute of Technology (UIT)

• Uttaranchal Institute of Management (UIM)

• Uttaranchal Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS)

• School of Applied & Life Sciences (SALS)

• School of Agriculture (SOA)

• School of Liberal Arts (SLA)

• Uttaranchal College of Nursing (UCN)

• Uttaranchal School of Computing Science (USCS)

• Uttaranchal School of Journalism & Mass Communication (USJMC)

• Uttaranchal School of Hotel & Hospitality Management (USHHM)

• Uttaranchal College of Health Sciences (UCHS)

• Uttaranchal College of Online & Distance Education (UCODE)

There is a huge placement drive conducted each year on the campus. Top organizations, firms, companies, and start-ups participate in the Uttaranchal University campus placements. The highest package offered to Uttaranchal University students in campus placement is 1.23 Cr. 

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Uttaranchal University Rankings and Awards

Rankings –

• Uttaranchal University is ranked among the Top 50 Private Universities in India by India Today Group.

• The Law College Dehradun of Uttaranchal University is declared as the India Today Top Law College.

• The Week has ranked Uttaranchal University as 10th in India Private Law College, 4th in North Zone, and 1st in Uttarakhand. 

Awards –

• Uttaranchal University is awarded as ‘Uttarakhand Udai Ratna’ by Amar Ujala. 

• Uttaranchal University is awarded with ‘The Amar Ujala Achievers’ Award.

• Divya Himgiri awarded Uttaranchal University Law College the ‘Best Law College’ award.

• ‘Best Private University’ Award by Divya Himgiri.

• ‘Jagran Excellence Award’ by Jagran Prakashan Group.

Entrance exams accepted by Uttaranchal University 

Uttaranchal University accepts various entrance examinations conducted on national and state levels for admission to undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. The following are the popular entrance examinations for the admission to the various programs at the Uttaranchal University –

• JEE (Joint Entrance Examination)

• CAT (Common Admission Test)

• MAT (Management Aptitude Test)

• CMAT (Common Management Admission Test)

• XAT (Xavier’s Aptitude Test)

• CUET (Common University Entrance Test)

• GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering)

Admission procedure of Uttaranchal University 

Generally, the admission procedure at Uttaranchal University starts with filling out the registration form for the desired course, followed by an entrance test (if any) and a personal Interview round. 

Registration 

Registration for the Uttaranchal University course can be done through offline as well as online mode. The registration fee for Uttaranchal University is INR 1200. The details of offline and online registration are mentioned below –

Entrance Test

For admission to those programs in which the entrance examination is compulsory, the candidate must submit the score of the entrance exam in which they appeared. Further, the Admission department will select the candidate based on merit.

Personal Interview/ Group Discussion

For some specific programs like MBA, the candidate is required to go through a personal interview or group discussion round. This round is only taken for those programs in which communication plays a key role. This round also helps the faculty to analyze the capabilities of candidates.

Finally, the admission will be completed after the candidate submits the fee for the first semester.

Scholarship program by Uttaranchal University 

Uttaranchal University offers the following scholarships for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses –

• Sushila Devi Scholarship for Girls

• Merit Scholarship

• Defense Personnel Scholarship

• Scholarship to Alumni

• Siblings of the Alumni Scholarship

• Uttaranchal University Management Scholarship

• Uttarakhand State Domicile Scholarship

• Hills States Domicile Scholarship

How to avail Uttaranchal University scholarship?

• To avail the Uttaranchal University scholarships, fill out the application form on University’s official website.

• Upload the copy of supporting documents for the scholarship you want to avail.

• The documents are Uttarakhand domicile, other hills states domicile, income certificate, BPL card, entrance examination score, etc.

• Provide the original document during admission or counselling.

Advantages of studying in Uttaranchal University

Experienced faculty – Uttaranchal University has well-qualified and experienced faculty from various fields. The teaching staff at the University is highly recognized in their respective fields. Many big names of the academics are teaching in the University. The professors take deep involvement in student's growth and development.

Good Campus Environment – Uttaranchal University's campus is spread over 70 acres with the backdrop of the Shivalik range of the Himalayas. The entire campus of the University is accommodated with world-class infrastructure and facilities. The University provides the facilities of hostels, Wi Fi, auditorium, computer lab, medical, sports equipment, library, etc.

Interactive Sessions – Uttaranchal University conducts highly interactive and engaging sessions for students with faculty and seniors. These sessions help the students gain a deep understanding of subjects and the corporate world.

Seminars – Uttaranchal University conducts various seminars throughout the year. In these seminars, students can interact with intellectual and wise people in the academic and corporate world. Such interactions develop a positive attitude in the students.

Alums Meet – Alumni meetings at the University help the students acknowledge the challenges they will face in the corporate sector. The alums meet encourages students to do better in academics. The interaction with alums motivates the student for growth and success.

Workshop – Departments like mechanical and civil engineering periodically organize the workshops to provide students the practical knowledge of the topic. The workshop makes the students familiar with the instruments and equipment used in the work sites. 

Industrial Tour – Various departments at Uttaranchal University conduct the industrial tour once in a while. These tours are educational and provide the students with practical knowledge of the sites. 

Sports Events – Uttaranchal University organizes various sports tournaments and programs to develop team management and team-building capabilities in students. The popular sports events at the campus include –

• Diksharambh Sports Day

• Sports Meet

• National Sports Day Event

• Intra-University Sports Fest

• International Yoga Day Celebrations

• Cricket Tournament

• Interdepartmental Volley Ball Tournament

• Volley Ball Tournament

Cultural Fest – Every year many cultural fests are organized in the University by students. These fests play a vital role in the personality development of the students. It connects the students with nature, culture, and surroundings. Uttaranchal Yuva Fest is the most popular among all the fests organized by the University Cultural Society.  

Conferences – Conferences are held in various departments of the University. It encourages good practices among the students to sculpt them towards becoming responsible citizens of the country. These conferences teach the work ethics and how to contribute to a healthy society.  

NCC/ NSS – The University also conducts NCC and NSS camps for the students. Students learn bravery and social work through these camps. After completing the respective time period of NCC and NSS, students are awarded the certificate.