Best colleges in Garhwal 2026
12 colleges in Garhwal charge between ₹9,750 and ₹2.89 L in the first year, and Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Garhwal — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 12 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹9,750 – ₹2.89 L |
| Government / Private | 2 / 10 |
| Highest package reported | ₹12 L |
| Top rated | Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University |
Which college in Garhwal is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 8 colleges in Garhwal compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HNBGU Garhwal | 5.8 | — | ₹1 L | — | Private |
| Govind Ballabh Pant Engineering College Garhwal Garhwal | 5.6 | — | ₹1.52 L | ₹12 L | Private |
| THDC Institute of Hydro Power Engineering and Technology Garhwal Garhwal | 5.2 | — | ₹2.89 L | — | Private |
| Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University Garhwal | 4.6 | — | ₹75,000 | — | Private |
| Bhagwant Global University Garhwal Garhwal | 2.2 | — | ₹1.64 L | — | Private |
| Government Degree College Garhwal Garhwal | — | — | ₹70,000 | — | Private |
| Raath Mahavidyalaya Garhwal Garhwal | — | — | ₹9,750 | — | Private |
| Paraaj Institute of Medical Sciences Garhwal | — | — | ₹1.8 L | — | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 12 colleges in Garhwal
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Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
Garhwal, Uttarakhand · Private · est. 1973
5.8 Fees from ₹1 L 147 courses -
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Govind Ballabh Pant Engineering College - [GBPEC]
Garhwal, Uttarakhand · Private · est. 1989
5.6 Fees from ₹1.52 L Highest ₹12 L 32 courses -
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THDC Institute of Hydro Power Engineering and Technology
Garhwal, Uttarakhand · Private · est. 2011
5.2 Fees from ₹2.89 L 10 courses -
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Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University - [MAHGU]
Garhwal, Uttarakhand · Private · est. 2016
4.6 Fees from ₹75,000 167 courses -
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Bhagwant Global University
Garhwal, Uttarakhand · Private · est. 2016
2.2 Fees from ₹1.64 L 44 courses -
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Paraaj Institute of Medical Sciences
Garhwal, Uttarakhand · Private · est. 2016
Fees from ₹1.8 L 2 courses -
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Vision Institute of Hotel Management
Garhwal, Uttarakhand · Private · est. 2019
Fees from ₹50,000 1 courses -
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Showing 12 of 12. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 12 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Garhwal the published first-year fee runs from ₹9,750 to ₹2.89 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 2 of these are government-run and 10 are private. Government colleges are usually cheaper and admit on entrance rank; private colleges are more likely to have their own admission route.
Then read the placement tab, not the headline package. The highest package is one student; the percentage placed and the recruiters listed tell you far more.
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are there in Garhwal?
There are 12 colleges listed in Garhwal on this page, of which 2 are government and 10 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Garhwal?
Published first-year fees range from ₹9,750 to ₹2.89 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Garhwal?
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Garhwal.
What is the highest package from colleges in Garhwal?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹12 L. Packages vary by course and year.