The 13th Convocation of Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University will be held on December 1, 2026. According to a notification issued by the University Registrar, eligible candidates may register online for the ceremony from October 23 to November 10, 2026. Students who have successfully completed postgraduate courses during the 2025-26 academic session across any of the university’s three campuses will be eligible to receive their degrees upon submission of the prescribed online application. Additionally, PhD scholars who have already been awarded their PhD degree, or whose viva-voce examination is completed by November 20, 2026, will also be awarded their degrees at the ceremony. All university gold medalists from the 2025-26 academic session will be presented with their degrees and medals in person during the convocation. A registration fee of ₹1,500 per candidate has been set for participation. Candidates may submit their applications via the university’s online portal at https://online.hnbgu.ac.in.

As per the university notification, it is mandatory for all postgraduate and PhD candidates attending the ceremony in person to be present at the rehearsal scheduled for November 30. On the day of the rehearsal, starting at 10:30 AM, convocation attire will be distributed at the Department of Computer Science, located on the Chauras campus. The university has advised candidates to enter their names in the application form in capital letters, exactly as they appear in their examination records, and to ensure that all required information is provided accurately. Incomplete or incorrectly filled-in application forms will be rejected. For candidates who participate in the ceremony via online mode, their degrees will be dispatched by post following the convocation. The university has advised candidates to regularly check its official website, https://www.hnbgu.ac.in, for the latest updates regarding the convocation and the rehearsal.