Haryana UG Admission 2026-27: Overview and Quick Snapshot

The Haryana UG admission 2026 online application process has officially begun under the Director General of Higher Education (DGHE), Haryana. The centralized admission portal covers all Government, Government Aided, and Self-Finance colleges across the state for UG 1st Year programmes in the academic session 2026-27. Admissions are conducted in three rounds of counselling – two merit-based online rounds and one physical counselling round. One key detail students often miss: the ₹100 registration fee is non-refundable, so confirm your college and course choices carefully before paying. Eligibility is based on marks of best five subjects in the qualifying (12th) examination, with up to 10% additional weightage applicable for eligible candidates.

Based on official notification by Director General Higher Education, Haryana (Memo No. KW 1/3-2025 IT (1), dated 17.04.2026). Verified: April 2026.

Quick Eligibility Check

Important note specific to this admission: mere possession of the prescribed academic qualifications does not guarantee admission – merit rank and seat availability in your chosen college and course combination are the deciding factors.

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Important Dates

Submitting your application as early as possible ensures your documents are verified in time to be considered in the 1st Merit List – candidates whose online document verification is incomplete are excluded from Round 1 allotment.

Admission Rounds and Seat Allotment Process

Understanding how seat allotment works in Haryana UG Admission 2026-27 is critical to maximising your chances, and this is where most students make costly mistakes. The admission process runs in three distinct rounds.

In Round 1 (1st Merit List), the system generates a merit list programme-wise based on best five subject marks in your 12th examination, applicable weightage (maximum 10%), the state reservation seat matrix, and completion of online document verification. If you applied to the same programme in three colleges – say in order B, C, A – the system allots you a seat in only one college based on your merit rank following your stated preference order. If you applied for different programmes in the same college, you may receive seat offers in all of them subject to availability and rank. A key feature here is the Defer option: if you were allotted a seat in Round 1 but it was not your first choice, you can defer that seat for reconsideration in Round 2 – but only if you did not receive your first preference in Round 1.

In Round 2 (2nd Merit List), only candidates who applied before the deadline and received no offer in Round 1 are considered. If you were offered a seat in Round 1 but did not pay the fee within the specified timeline, you are excluded from Round 2 unless you had selected the Defer option. Round 2 follows the same merit generation pattern as Round 1. Note: these two online rounds are not applicable for PG admissions.

Round 3 (Physical Counselling) is conducted at the college level. Colleges prepare and display their own merit lists daily. The state reservation policy is applied in full. A programme-wise waiting list of all interested students (including those who have already taken admission elsewhere) is provided to colleges daily through their login on the portal. Candidates who took admission in Round 1 or 2 and wish to switch must physically visit their current college to cancel their seat before booking a new one through physical counselling – this cancellation is not automatic during physical counselling.

Registration Fee

The ₹100 registration fee is explicitly non-refundable as stated in the official portal. Fee exemptions by category are not mentioned in the official notification – candidates are advised to check the official notice for any updates on this.

Weightage in Merit Calculation

The Haryana DHE admission merit list is not based solely on 12th marks – candidates can gain up to 10% additional weightage which can meaningfully shift merit rank. Weightage is awarded for the following (maximum 10 marks total):

If you claim any weightage category, you must upload scanned copies of the original supporting documents in the Document Upload section – missing documents will disqualify the weightage claim.

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How to Apply: Step-by-Step Guide

1. Go to the admission portal admissions.highereduhry.ac.in and click New Registration. Use a unique mobile number and email ID – these cannot be shared with another registration.
2. Enter your details (name as in qualifying exam, father’s name, gender, email, mobile), then click Generate OTP. Verify the OTP received on your mobile.
3. Create a password (minimum 8 characters, must include one digit, one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, and one special character). Pay the ₹100 non-refundable registration fee to activate your application form.
4. Log in with your Registration ID / mobile number / email and fill in Personal Details – including Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID), reservation category, Aadhaar number, and address. Verify via OTP and click Save & Next.
5. Fill in Educational Details – enter 10th and 12th marks, board, roll number, stream, and subject-wise marks (best five subjects). Save & Next.
6. Fill in the Weightage section – select Yes or No for each applicable criterion. If Yes, upload the supporting document in the next step.
7. Upload all required documents – applicant photo, signature, character certificate, domicile certificate, 10th certificate, 12th certificate, B Certificate (if applicable), and any weightage documents.
8. Select your College and Course Preferences – choose college district, college, course, and subject grouping. Add multiple preferences and use the Reorder option to set priority. Review all details carefully and click Final Submit after ticking the declaration. No changes can be made after final submission.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the registration fee for Haryana UG Admission 2026-27?

The registration fee is ₹100 for all candidates. This fee is explicitly non-refundable as stated in the official portal. Payment is made online via Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking through BillDesk. The application form only becomes accessible after the registration fee is successfully paid.

What is the last date to apply for Haryana UG Admission 2026-27?

The exact application last date has not been announced in the notification released on 17 April 2026. The college profile update deadline for colleges is 25 April 2026. Student application dates will be notified separately on the official admission portal. Monitor admissions.highereduhry.ac.in for the schedule.

How is the Haryana UG merit list prepared – is it only based on 12th marks?

No. The merit list is based on marks of the best five subjects in the 12th qualifying examination plus applicable weightage of up to 10%. Weightage is given for criteria such as NCC ‘B’ Certificate, National Talent Award from NCERT, Rural Area school attendance, and B.Com applicants with Commerce background. Candidates must upload weightage documents to claim these additional marks.

What is the Defer option in Haryana UG Admission 2026?

The Defer option allows a student allotted a seat in the 1st Merit List to defer that allotment for reconsideration in the 2nd Merit List. This option is only available if the student did not receive their first-choice college or course in Round 1. It is not available if you already received your top preference.

How many college-course preferences can I submit?

The portal allows you to add multiple college and course preference combinations. You can apply for the same programme in multiple colleges, different programmes in the same college, or different programmes in different colleges. Use the Reorder option to set your priority before final submission, as the system allots seats strictly based on your stated preference order and merit rank.

Can I change my college after taking admission through the merit list?

If you are admitted through Round 1 or Round 2 and want to move to a different college through Physical Counselling, your previous admission is automatically cancelled upon new seat booking. However, if you book a seat during Physical Counselling and then want to switch again on a later day, you must physically visit the college to cancel your current seat before booking a new one – this cancellation is not automatic.

Is Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID) mandatory for Haryana UG Admission 2026?

Yes, the application form requires entry of your Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID) to fetch and pre-fill personal details. Haryana domicile candidates are expected to provide this. Candidates who are not Haryana domicile holders should select the appropriate identity type during registration.

What happens if I do not pay the admission fee after being offered a seat?

If you are offered a seat in the 1st Merit List and do not pay the fee within the specified timeline, you will not be considered in the 2nd Merit List – unless you had selected the Defer option. If you are offered a seat in the 2nd Merit List and do not pay, you can only participate in Physical Counselling subject to seat availability.