As of January 2026, Haryana state in India has at least 66 functional universities, including 1 international, 12 Institutes of National Importance (INI), 27 public universities including 24 state and 3 central universities, and 26 private universities. Additionally, more than two dozen public and private universities are in the varying stages of being formally established which also includes Haryana Government's 2025-26 budget plan of establishing state universities in the remaining 4 districts which do not yet have a university, namely Charkhi Dadri, Hansi, Fatehabad, and Nuh. Many more universities that have been announced or planned, but have not yet commenced the formal process of establishment, are not included here.
Satellite and Regional Centres in Haryana of non-Haryana universities
Haryana hosts study hubs of external universities, which can be categorized into Residential Satellite Campuses (full-scale physical campuses) and Non-Residential Regional Centres (administrative and support hubs).
Residential Satellite campuses
Residential Satellite campuses are full-scale physical campuses with permanent faculty, labs, hostel, etc.
Public
AIIMS, Jhajjar at Badsa is a full residential campus housing "National Cancer Institute" (NCI).
IIT-D, Badsa Health-Tech Hub: co-located with AIIMS Jhajjar with own 50 acre campus offering residential PhD.[80][81]
IIT-D, Sonepat I-Tech Technopark: It is a residential campus with own dedicated 50 acre campus inside the Rajiv Gandhi Education City for PhD researchers, startup incubator and executive education. It has large five-story Guest House Block with 140 double-sharing rooms and 10 aesthetically furnished suites. Startup Incubation centre is designed to house and incubate up to 100 startups, providing them with on-site residential facilities to foster a "live-work" ecosystem for entrepreneurs. Student Training accommodation who attend the short-term programs (like those at the Drone Technology Park or SATHI) can stay on-campus.[82][83]
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT, Sonipat) Energy Centre: This is a specialized satellite campus of the main RGIPT Amethi which is an Institute of National Importance (INI) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The Sonipat center focuses on renewable energy and offers programs such as Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Renewable Energy and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in related energy disciplines.[84]
Private
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Non-Residential Regional Centres
Non-Residential Regional Centres are administrative and support hubs only without any faculty or residential hostel, etc. While central open universities like IGNOU dominate the distance landscape, other state open universities (e.g., UP Rajarshi Tandon) do not have official jurisdictions in Haryana, as public state open universities are generally restricted to their home state's borders. Conversely, private entities like "Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology" (TIET) have established specialized non-residential executive hubs in Gurugram.
Public
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Karnal and Panchkula Regional Centres: IGNOU maintains the most extensive non-residential network, with primary Regional Centres in Karnal and Panchkula overseeing nearly 100 Learner Support Centres across the state.
Private
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET): It has established specialized non-residential executive hubs in Gurugram, while their flagship residential satellite campuses remain under their Punjab state private university charters while operating in Haryana.[85][86]
Planned universities
This list includes only those universities that either exist or have been notified but yet to be operationalised (i.e. commence admissions), or the act has been introduced in the Haryana Legislative Assembly for the creation of the said university but awaiting passing the law and the formal notification, of the letter of intent (LoI) has been. List excluded other announcements.
Process of establishing universities
The establishment of a private university in Haryana follows a rigid administrative-to-legislative sequence governed by the Haryana Private Universities Act, 2006.[87][88]
Stage-1: Application & proposal: The sponsoring body (a Trust or Society) submits a Detailed Project Report (DPR) and a non-refundable fee of ₹10 Lakh to the Department of Higher Education. They must already own the land (20 acres outside municipal limits or 10 acres within).[87][88]
Stage-2: Technical scrutiny: The State Government appoints an Expert Committee (usually including academic and administrative experts). They visit the site to verify land titles, financial sustainability, and the feasibility of the academic plan.[87][88]
Stage-3: Cabinet approval & Letter of Intent (LoI): If the committee gives a positive report, the proposal is sent to the State Cabinet. Once the Cabinet approves, the Department issues the Letter of Intent (LoI). This is merely an "intent" to allow the university. At this stage, the university has no legal power and cannot use the word "University" in its official letterhead for admissions.[87][88]
Stage-4: Compliance phase: The proposing body must also deposit ₹5 Crore as a permanent non-transferable pledge in favor of the government as an Endowment Fund. The body is given a specific timeframe (usually 1–2 years) to build the infrastructure such as minimum required built-up area (classrooms, labs, library) and hire the core faculty (VC, Registrar, and initial Professors) as per UGC norms.[87][88]
Stage-5: Verification & legislative tabling: Once the sponsoring body submits a "Compliance Report," the government conducts a final inspection. If satisfied, they draft a Private Universities (Amendment) Bill. This Bill proposes to add the university’s name to the Schedule of the 2006 Act.[87][88]
Stage-6: Legal establishment (Vidhan Sabha): The Bill is introduced in the Haryana Vidhan Sabha. Once the Assembly passes the Bill, the Governor of Haryana grants assent and it is officially notified, the university is officially "incorporated." It is only after this final stage that the university is listed on the UGC website and can legally grant its own degrees.[87][88] A university cannot legally admit students under its own "University" brand until it reaches Stage 6 (Gazette Notification). Under the Haryana Private Universities Act, 2006, a sponsoring body is strictly prohibited from admitting students under its own "University" brand until it reaches Stage 6 (Gazette Notification). Legally, the entity does not exist as a university during the proposal or compliance phases (Stages 1–5), and any degrees issued for studies undertaken before formal incorporation are considered invalid by the University Grants Commission (UGC). To circumvent this, most upcoming institutions operate as affiliated colleges of an existing state university (such as MDU Rohtak) during the setup years, only transitioning their students to the "University" roll after the final legislative act is published in the official gazette.[89]
International universities
Queen’s University Belfast (UK) stage-1 Proposal for Gurugram is on hold while Queen’s University Belfast Gujarat's GIFT City is confirmed: It is among the 15+ international universities that have initiated talks with the UGC for a standalone campus. While they are a strong contender for the Gurugram corridor due to existing tie-ups with Haryana-based universities like O.P. Jindal, a final site location is still under review as of late 2025.[90]
Victoria University, Gurugram (Australia), stage-3 LOI Received/Construction, undergraduate admissions from July 2026: scheduled to open in mid-2026, it will utilize the "VU Block Model" (learning one subject at a time) for the first time in India.[91]
Public universities
CRM Jat University, Hisar (CRMJU, Hisar), stage-1: One of the oldest government-aided education society in Haryana with several operational colleges including the 22-acre main CRM JAT College as well as other urban institutes (CR Law College, C.R. College of Education, C.R. Senior Secondary School and Chhaju Ram Public School), it meets all the criteria of a state cluster university via the Special Act.[92][93]
Defence Manufacturing and Aviation University, Hisar (DMAU, Hisar), stage-3 Tech Scrutiny and DPR completed, admissions under own university brand likely from 2028 (interim admission by GJUST from 2026 under GJUST brand): This project is part of the Maharaja Agrasen International Airport, Hisar mega-project and the "Haryana Aerospace and Defence Production Policy, 2022". The university is planned for Phase-III of the Hisar Integrated Aviation Hub. While the Aerospace and Defence Production Policy explicitly mentions establishing this university, the physical construction of the dedicated university campus is secondary to the immediate operationalization of the international airport. As of January 2026, it is in the "Detailed Project Report: (DPR) & Stage-2 Scrutiny stage.[94][95] The Detailed Project Report (DPR) and Master Plan for the aviation training and university zone were finalized and approved in late 2025, following the environmental clearance of the 980-acre first stage of the Integrated Manufacturing Cluster (IMC) in September 2025. Physical construction of the standalone campus is scheduled to commence in March 2027, following the formal transfer of the identified 100-acre land parcel from the Civil Aviation Department to the university society, which is expected to be completed by mid-2026. To ensure immediate operationalization, "Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology" (GJUST), Hisar is serving as the official incubation hub, having received specific state budget allocations for the FY2025-26 to establish a foundational Aviation and Aerospace College. GJUST has already commenced admissions for specialized programs, including a B.Sc. in Aviation and M.Tech in Defence Technology, which will transition to the standalone university once it reaches Stage-6 legal establishment (target 2028). This academic framework is designed to work in tandem with the Haryana Institute of Civil Aviation (HICA), which will act as the university’s practical wing by providing existing flight training infrastructure and hangars for hands-on pilot and technical training.[96]
Government University, Nuh (GU, Nuh), stage-1 Preparation, admissions under own university brand likely from 2027 or 2028: The government started of land identification in the Nuh district in late 2024 to upgrade existing infrastructure (like the Mewat Engineering College) into a full-fledged State University. It will entail the waqf-run Mewat Engineering College (MEC) as the foundational "anchor" for the new university and the government has explored taking over or collaborating with the Waqf Board to transition MEC into a constituent college of the proposed state university allowing the university to start with ready-made labs, lecture halls, and 28 acres of campus. Yaseen Meo Degree College (YMD) and Shaheed Hasan Khan Mewati Government Medical College (Nalhar) are also key parts of the educational ecosystem in Nuh that are planned to be affiliated with or integrated into the new university's jurisdiction to consolidate the district's higher education. While MEC provides a "head start," the university requires significantly more land to meet the Haryana State University guidelines. The district administration has been tasked with identifying an additional 50–100 acres of land in villages like Palla or Nagina.[97]
Guru Brahmanand MSME University, Nilokheri (GBMU, Karnal), stage-5 Act, university admissions from August 2026: Announced to support the industrial belt of Karnal-Panipat, the bill to formally incorporate this as a state university is currently being processed to transition it from its existing polytechnic/institute framework into a full-scale MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises)-focused university. As of January 2026, it is in the Stage-5 legislative phase. Currently it runs as the "BN Polytechnic Nilokheri", and once the Stage-5 Bill is notified, the first MSME degree batch will be inducted directly under the university.[98]
Indian National Defence University (INDU, Gurugram), stage-5 Act, indefinite delay due to being ignored by BJP's central government and perhaps it may be operationalised if and when INC comes to power in centre: Notified in 2013 as a Central University focused on defence,[99] has seen significant delays in operationalisation and a 2025 Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report criticized the Ministry of Defence for inordinate delays.[100]
Kalpana Chawla University of Health Sciences, Karnal (KCUHS, Kutail), stage-5 Verification/Scaling, admissions under own university brand from March 2026: While the medical college is operational, the transition into a specialized "Health University" that affiliates other medical colleges in the state is in the final administrative verification stage. In 2025, it admits Existing medical students under Pt. B.D. Sharma University. The new KCUHS university will start affiliating medical colleges across Haryana from the 2026-27 session.[101]
Haryana State University, Charkhi Dadri (GU, Charkhi Dadri), stage-1, university admissions under own university brand likely between 2028-30: "Government PG College in Charkhi Dadri", currently a designated "Model Degree College" with autonomous funding, has already completed a 50-acre extension with the view to convert it to a state university.[102][103]
Haryana State University, Fatehabad (GU, Fatehabad), stage-3 LOI, university admissions under own university brand likely between 2027-28: Government aided private institution Manohar Memorial (MM) PG College is proposed to be takeover by the government to form the nucleus of a Fatehabad State University, it already has the 22-acre campus which meets the university-formation criteria of minimum 20-acre rural or 10-acre urban land.[102][103]
Haryana State University, Hansi (HSUH), stage-5 Act, admissions under own university brand likely from 2028 or 2029: Following the official declaration of Hansi as Haryana’s 23rd district in December 2025, the government has proposed a dedicated state university to serve the new administrative region. As of January 2026, it is in the Stage-1 proposal phase.[104] Government College Hansi currently operating as a "Postgraduate Hub" under GJU Hisar is planned to be converted to the cluster university (formed by pooling the resources of 3–5 existing colleges located in close proximity which share a common library, laboratories, and faculty, acting as a single multidisciplinary "University Hub") with legislation for Hansi State University is expected in the 2026-27 budget session.[102][103]
Maharaja Agrasen University of Health Sciences, Agroha (MAUHS, Hisar), stage-1 proposal, like by 2028: There are repeated demands to convert 267-acre campus housing government-aided co-located twin colleges, the Maharaja Agrasen Agroha Medical college and Vidya Devi Jindal Paramedical College (VDJPC), into Maharaja Agrasen University of Health Sciences.[105]
Private universities
Unlike new groups (like Deep Group or KAIM) that buy fresh land, old societies (JAT Education Society, DAV, Hindu Education Society, Gaur Brahmin Education Society, SD Society, etc), face stage-2 (Land Audit) issues because even their land was often donated in small parcels over 100 years, making it difficult to prove single contiguity required by the 2006 Act.
Bhagwan Parshuram University, Kaithal (BPU Kaithal), stage-4 LOI/Compliance/Infra, admissions under own university brand likely from July 2026: Building on the existing Bhagwan Parshuram Institute of Technology (BPIT) infrastructure, the trust has applied to upgrade to a full-fledged private university. They are currently finalizing the endowment fund and separate administrative blocks required for the university charter.[106]
BRCM University, Bahal (BRCM, Bahal) in Bhiwani district, stage-1 proposal: With 100-acre existing campus with several operational colleges (BRCM College of Engineering & Technology, BRCM Law College, GDC Memorial College for Arts/Sciences/Agriculture, and BRCM College of Pharmacy) and stated goal of becoming a university, it is a prime candidate for the university status.[107][108]
Chaudhary Matu Ram Arya University, Rohtak (CMRAU, Rohtak) at Sanghi on Sanghi-Khidwali Road, stage-4 LOI/Compliance/Infra, admissions under own university brand likely from 2027: It has been issued a LOI/Compliance letter and currently developing campus infrastructure and the endowment fund. The university is now required to fulfill the conditions of the Haryana Private Universities Act, 2006, which includes the creation of a permanent endowment fund and the completion of physical infrastructure before the final legislative Bill is tabled. Spearheaded by the "Jat Education Society, Rohtak", which also manages the "Matu Ram Institute of Engineering & Management" (MRIEM) on Delhi Road in Rohtak, it will be a technical university at greenfield site at Matu Ram's ancestral village Sanghi.[109][110][111]
D.A.V. University, Ambala (DAVU, Ambala), combining Ambala and Yamunanagar cluster, stage-3 LOI: With over 900 institutions nationwide and massive campuses in Faridabad and Yamunanagar both of which have high NAAC ratings, they are likely aiming for deemed university status from UGC for this northeast Haryana DAV cluster.[112]
D.A.V. University Faridabad (DAVU, Faridabad), stage-3 LOI: likely aiming for private university status from Haryana government for the southern Haryana DAV cluster. Many DAV colleges (like Faridabad) are applying for autonomy as the first step to becoming a "Deemed University."[112]
Dayanand University, Hisar (D.A.V. University, Hisar), stage-1 institutional readiness stage and internal strategic planning: Since it already has UGC NAAC A++ rating, and any institute with this rating can take easier path of obtaining Deemed university status form UGC instead of seeking state act, it already meets all the requirements as it has 20-acre hostel land and 5 acre almost-contiguous college campus land with multi-disciplinary studies with 5700 students and 150+ faculty.[113] UGC recognises it as a "College with Potential for Excellence," it is on the shortlist for the UGC's new "Mentoring towards Autonomy" scheme. Autonomy is the next step towards independent university status. In June 2024, when the college was re-accredited with a NAAC A++ Grade, under the UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2023, this score allows the DAV Managing Committee to bypass the long state legislative process (Stage 5) and apply directly for Deemed status.[114]
Deep University in Nuh, stage-2 DPR and land verification: Several private professional colleges in Nuh including Deep Institute Group have submitted intents to form a cluster.[115][116]
Hindu University, Sonipat (HU, Sonipat), stage-2 DPR and land consolidation: Founded in 1914, the Hindu Educational Society (Sonipat) runs 14+ institutes (Hindu Degree College, Hindu College of Engineering, Hindu College of Pharmacy, Hindu College of Architecture, Hindu College of Management, etc) meets all the requirements and is in the process of consolidating the contiguous land requirement for consolidating 14+ institutions into the "Hindu University.[117]"
Gaur Brahman University, Rohtak (GBU, Rohtak), stage-2 land audit: the Vidya Pracharini Sabha Rohtak, founded in 1919 and runs several colleges (Gaur Brahman Degree, Education, Ayurvedic, and Sanskrit colleges) is planning to transition its ancient Rohtak campus into a Health & Arts University.[118]
Sanatan Dharma University (SDU, Ambala/Panipat), stage-2 land audit: Founded in 1916 with several colleges (S.D. College Ambala, S.D. Panipat, Pharmacy and Management colleges), is seeking "Deemed" or "Private" status for its Panipat-Ambala cluster. It owns over 50-acres over various sites and it was verifying it's consolidated land records to meet the 20-acre contiguous requirements. They also have NAAC A++ (CGPA 3.72) rating, the highest in Haryana, they are eligible to apply for Deemed University status via the UGC, which has different land requirements than the state’s private act (5-10 acre), thus making it easier option for them.[119]
Kedarnath Aggarwal University, Charkhi Dadri (KAU, Charkhi Dadri), stage-2 DPR and land verification: The Kedarnath Aggarwal Institute of Management (KAIM) trust which owns 5-acre land is in the process of ensuring 20-acre rural land ownership for obtaining private university status.[120]
Lord Shiva University, Sirsa (LSU, Sirsa), stage-4 LOI/Compliance/Infra, admissions under own university brand likely from 2027: The sponsoring body has received the LOI and is in the process of creating the mandatory ₹5 crore endowment fund as of December 2025.[121]
SGT University, Rewari (SGT, Rewari) at Pali, stage-2 Technical Scrutiny, admissions under own university brand likely from August 2026: Being established by the same body which owns the SGT, Gurugam, this new indpendent campus will be established as a separate university. As of January 2026, it is in the stage-2 and the proposal for a new campus at Pali with independent university status is currently being evaluated by the government expert committee.[122]
Shanti Niketan University, Hisar, stage-1 proposal: With 48-acres and cluster of co-located colleges Shanti Niketan College of Engineering (degrees), Shanti Niketan Institute of Engg. & Tech (diplomas), Shanti Niketan Degree College, and Shanti Niketan College of Education, etc it already meets the criteria,[123][124] though Rs 5 cr endowment might be holding it back.
Suraj University, Mahendragarh (SU, Mahendragarh), stage-4 LOI/Compliance/Infra, admissions under own university brand likely from August 2026: The Suraj Education Society has proposed the establishment of a private university in Mahendergarh. While currently operating as Suraj Degree College, the move to upgrade to a full private university is part of the state's educational expansion plan.[125] As of January 2026, it is in the Stage-4 Compliance and infrastructure development phase.
Residential Satellite campuses
Panjab University (PU) affiliation issue: A significant ongoing dispute involves Panjab University (PU); the Haryana government has intensified its struggle to establish PU's Regional Residential Satellite Centre at either Ambala or Panchkula and restore historical affiliation for colleges in Ambala, Panchkula, and Yamunanagar, even offering to fund 5% of PU’s budget in exchange for a "Regional Centre" or administrative stake, a move firmly contested by Punjab as an infringement on the university's cultural heritage. Inter-State Corporate Body: A unique legal status (like Panjab University) where multiple states claim governance and affiliation rights.[85][86] There have been persistent efforts by the Haryana government to get colleges in districts like Panchkula and Ambala affiliated with the existing Panjab University, Chandigarh, effectively treating it as a shared state university. This remains a point of political and legal discussion.[126][127][128] University main campus lies in Chandigarh, one the issue is resolved some of the constituent colleges will be in Haryana.
All the Government Polytechnic Institutes in Haryana are under the Government of Haryana. There are several **Government Polytechnic Institutes** across the state. These institutions provide diploma-level technical education and are affiliated with the Haryana State Board of Technical Education (HSBTE), Panchkula, and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi.
College
Location
Type
Established
Specialisation
Sources
BKN Govt. Polytechnic, Narnaul
Mahendergarh
Government
2016
Diploma Engineering
[1]
BPS Mahila Polytechnic, Khanpur Kalan
Sonipat
Government
2006
Women’s Polytechnic
[2]
Ch. Bansi Lal Govt. Polytechnic
Bhiwani
Government
2013
Engineering & Technology
[3]
Ch. Devi Lal Govt. Polytechnic, Nathusari Chopta
Sirsa
Government
2003
Civil, Electrical, Mechanical
[4]
Ch. Matu Ram Arya Govt. Polytechnic, Sanghi
Rohtak
Government
2016
Diploma Engineering
[5]
Chhotu Ram Polytechnic
Rohtak
Government
1951
Engineering & Technology
[6]
Deen Bandhu Sir Chhotu Ram Govt. Polytechnic, Sampla
Haryana Overseas Placement Assistance Society (HOPAS), registered government agency to help youth of state with overseas placements in higher studies (also see "Department of Foreign Cooperation" of Haryana Government)
Job placement
Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam Limited (HKRNL), state government company as an authorized Recruiting Agent (RA) registered under the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for overseas job placement
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