About Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University
MAHGU is a private university in Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, offering arts, commerce, computer, pharmacy, law and design programmes.
Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University was set up by a 2016 Uttarakhand Act at Dhaid Gaon in Pauri Garhwal. It has faculties of agriculture, commerce and management, computer applications, engineering and technology, humanities and science, vocational studies, pharmacy and law. Programmes range from diplomas to PhD. The university states that it has no link with similarly named universities elsewhere.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Commerce | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Design | Full-time | 4 yrs | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Laws | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy | Full-time | 4 yrs | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Science | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Arts | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Business Administration | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Commerce | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Computer Applications | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Design | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Laws | Full-time | 1 yrs | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Merit, Entrance test, Interview
Seats are filled on merit, using entrance scores for professional courses and qualifying marks otherwise. The university may also hold its own tests, interviews or counselling. A prescribed application form is sent to the Registrar with the application fee, and admission is confirmed after original documents are checked.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Arts: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
- Bachelor of Business Administration: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
- Bachelor of Commerce: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks and may ask for Mathematics or Accountancy
- Bachelor of Computer Applications: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks (some run a mathematics bridge course)
- Bachelor of Design: Studying in: Class 12; any stream (Science, Arts, Commerce, Humanities); NID age limit - born on or after 1 July 2005 for General/GEN-EWS, 1 July 2002 for OBC-NCL/SC/ST, 1 July 2000 for PwD (2026-27)
- Bachelor of Laws: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in any discipline; BCI minimum not below 45%
- Bachelor of Pharmacy: Studying in: Class 12; Science subjects as specified by PCI Education Regulations; institution must be PCI-approved for the degree to count for registration
- Bachelor of Science: Studying in: Class 12; Science stream usually required; universities set subject and minimum mark rules
- Master of Arts: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; three- or four-year bachelor's degree; subject requirements vary (e.g. DU M.A. Economics needs Mathematics in Class 12 or 4 credits of Mathematics in the degree)
- Master of Business Administration: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; bachelor's degree of at least three years in any discipline
- Master of Commerce: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; B.Com (Hons/Pass) or equivalent such as BBA, BMS or BBE (University of Delhi)
- Master of Computer Applications: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; BCA, B.Sc (CS/IT) or equivalent
- Master of Design: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in any discipline; final-year students may apply if they pass in the first attempt; NID age limit (2026-27) - born on or after 1 July 1994 for General/GEN-EWS, 1 July 1991 for OBC-NCL/SC/ST, 1 July 1989 for PwD
- Master of Laws: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; LL.B. or equivalent law degree; final-year LL.B. students may apply
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
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Other colleges in Pauri
G. B. Pant Institute of Engineering and Technology, Pauri
Frequently asked questions
Is MAHGU the same as Maharaja Agrasen University in Himachal?
No, the university states it has no affiliation with similarly named institutions.
How are seats filled?
On merit, using entrance scores for technical courses and qualifying exam marks.
Where is it?
Dhaid Gaon, Pokhra block, Pauri Garhwal.
Sources
This page is being re-verified. Please confirm details on the official website.
Information verified on 10 Oct 2026
- MAHGU home · Official site, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Admission Procedure - MAHGU · Official site, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- MAHGU - Careers360 · Editorial, accessed 10 Oct 2026
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