Gurukul Kangri University
Gurukula Kangri (Deemed to be University) is a historic higher-education institution in Kankhal, Haridwar, founded by Swami Shraddhanandaji in 1902. The university combines the traditional Gurukula system and Indian knowledge traditions with modern education in engineering, sciences, management, pharmacy, humanities, yoga and other disciplines.
📍 Location: P.O. Gurukula Kangri, Kankhal, Haridwar, Uttarakhand – 249404
🏷️ Type: Deemed-to-be University / Higher Education Institution
🏛️ Status: Deemed to be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956
📅 Established: 4 March 1902
👤 Founder: Swami Shraddhanandaji
📧 Email: registrar@gkv.ac.in
🌐 Website: gkv.ac.in
📞 Registrar Office: 7300761138
🏛️ University Status:
The Government of India conferred Deemed-to-be University status in June 1962 under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. The university states that its degrees are recognized by the Government of India/UGC.
Important: It is a Deemed-to-be University, not a conventional state/central university. The university's official material describes it as being funded by the UGC/Government of India.
📚 Academic Programmes:
The university offers programmes across multiple disciplines, including:
- B.Tech.
- BBA
- B.Com.
- B.Pharm.
- B.P.Ed.
- BPES
- B.Sc.
- B.A.
- B.A. (Hons.)
- M.A.
- M.Sc.
- M.Tech.
- MCA
- MBA
- M.Pharm.
- Ph.D.
- Diploma & PG Diploma programmes
- Certificate programmes
🔬 Major Academic Areas:
The university has academic programmes/departments covering:
- Vedic Studies
- Sanskrit
- Philosophy
- Hindi
- English
- Psychology
- History, Culture & Archaeology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Zoology
- Botany
- Environmental Science
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Pharmacy
- Management
- Yogic Science
- Physical Education
- Journalism and related disciplines
🧘 Gurukula Education System:
A distinctive feature of Gurukula Kangri is its emphasis on value-based education, Indian culture, Vedic philosophy and Yoga, while also providing modern academic and professional programmes. The university describes its mission as combining India's intellectual traditions with modern education. GKV
🏫 Campuses:
The university's official website lists three major campuses:
- Main Campus – Haridwar
- Kanya Gurukula Haridwar
- Kanya Gurukula Dehradun
The main Haridwar campus is identified as the Gurukula Kangri campus, while the Kanya Gurukula campuses cater to female students.
🏆 Accreditation & Recognition:
The university has undergone multiple NAAC accreditation cycles. Its official NAAC page records an A Grade in the 2015 cycle and a B Grade certificate in the 2020 cycle. GKV
It also lists recognition/approvals from bodies including UGC, AIU, NCTE, PCI and AICTE, depending on the specific programme.
📍 Location: P.O. Gurukula Kangri, Kankhal, Haridwar, Uttarakhand – 249404
🏷️ Type: Deemed-to-be University / Higher Education Institution
🏛️ Status: Deemed to be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956
📅 Established: 4 March 1902
👤 Founder: Swami Shraddhanandaji
📧 Email: registrar@gkv.ac.in
🌐 Website: gkv.ac.in
📞 Registrar Office: 7300761138
🏛️ University Status:
The Government of India conferred Deemed-to-be University status in June 1962 under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. The university states that its degrees are recognized by the Government of India/UGC.
Important: It is a Deemed-to-be University, not a conventional state/central university. The university's official material describes it as being funded by the UGC/Government of India.
📚 Academic Programmes:
The university offers programmes across multiple disciplines, including:
- B.Tech.
- BBA
- B.Com.
- B.Pharm.
- B.P.Ed.
- BPES
- B.Sc.
- B.A.
- B.A. (Hons.)
- M.A.
- M.Sc.
- M.Tech.
- MCA
- MBA
- M.Pharm.
- Ph.D.
- Diploma & PG Diploma programmes
- Certificate programmes
🔬 Major Academic Areas:
The university has academic programmes/departments covering:
- Vedic Studies
- Sanskrit
- Philosophy
- Hindi
- English
- Psychology
- History, Culture & Archaeology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Zoology
- Botany
- Environmental Science
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Pharmacy
- Management
- Yogic Science
- Physical Education
- Journalism and related disciplines
🧘 Gurukula Education System:
A distinctive feature of Gurukula Kangri is its emphasis on value-based education, Indian culture, Vedic philosophy and Yoga, while also providing modern academic and professional programmes. The university describes its mission as combining India's intellectual traditions with modern education. GKV
🏫 Campuses:
The university's official website lists three major campuses:
- Main Campus – Haridwar
- Kanya Gurukula Haridwar
- Kanya Gurukula Dehradun
The main Haridwar campus is identified as the Gurukula Kangri campus, while the Kanya Gurukula campuses cater to female students.
🏆 Accreditation & Recognition:
The university has undergone multiple NAAC accreditation cycles. Its official NAAC page records an A Grade in the 2015 cycle and a B Grade certificate in the 2020 cycle. GKV
It also lists recognition/approvals from bodies including UGC, AIU, NCTE, PCI and AICTE, depending on the specific programme.