November 1: Haryana Extends College Admission Deadline for UG, PG Students
Haryana has given college students one more chance. The Higher Education Department has extended the last date for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for the 2026-27 session to November 1, 2026. The extension covers students from the first year to the fourth year, and it applies to government, government-aided, and self-financing colleges across the state.
The order came in a memorandum issued by the Director General, Higher Education, Haryana, on Thursday. The department decided to reopen the admission portal after colleges and students asked for more time, according to UNI. This is good news for anyone who missed the earlier rounds or ran into paperwork trouble. With a week left, the message is simple: do not wait for the last day.
“The decision follows requests from colleges and students seeking the reopening of the admission portal.” — Director General, Higher Education, Haryana, in the October 22 memorandum (via UNI)
What the November 1 deadline covers
The extended date applies to admission in the first, second, third, and fourth years of UG and PG programmes for the 2026-27 academic session. That means fresh first-year applicants and senior students moving into the next year of their course can both use this window. The Haryana college admissions process runs online through the state’s centralised portal.
Students who should act now include those who missed the earlier merit lists, those whose documents were not ready, and those who were waiting on late results. If your college had asked you to finish physical counselling earlier, confirm with the college office whether you can now finish the process online instead.
Why Haryana keeps extending the dates
This is not the first extension of the season. The department had earlier reopened the portal on September 24 with an October 6 deadline, after Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda announced the relief for students who could not finish admission in time. Reports at the time said the department had been receiving continuous requests from college principals and students to reopen the portal.
When those requests continued after the October 6 cutoff, the department moved again. The October 22 memorandum pushes the final cutoff to November 1, which students familiar with the admission calendar will recognise as the last practical window before the semester settles in.
How to complete your admission before November 1
Follow these steps on the official admission portal of the Haryana Higher Education Department:
- Log in with your student credentials or complete a fresh registration if you have not registered yet.
- Check and verify your course, programme, and subject details as updated by your college.
- Upload scanned copies of your marksheets, certificates, and passport-size photograph.
- Complete the anti-ragging undertaking on the portal, which is compulsory for all admitted students.
- Pay the admission fee online for government colleges, or at the college counter for aided and self-financed colleges.
- Download and save the confirmation slip or fee receipt. You will need it at the time of document verification.
Keep your registered mobile number handy throughout the process. The portal uses OTP-based verification at several steps, and a mismatch can lock you out at the worst moment.
What happens if you miss November 1
Missing this deadline can cost you the entire academic year. Colleges are unlikely to get another blanket extension, and seats left vacant will go through whatever leftover process the department announces. If you face a genuine problem, like a document delay beyond your control, speak to your college office now rather than after the portal closes. In this admission season, students juggling other applications should also track separate deadlines like the CLAT 2027 registration deadline and the XAT 2027 registration so one date does not clash with another.
For the latest notices, check the Higher Education Haryana website along with the admission portal. Dates in third-party write-ups can go stale fast during an extension season, and the department’s own pages carry the final word.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the new last date for Haryana UG and PG college admission 2026-27? A: November 1, 2026. The Haryana Higher Education Department extended the deadline on October 22, 2026, and it applies to the first, second, third, and fourth years of UG and PG programmes.
Q: Who can use the Haryana admission portal extension? A: Students seeking admission to the first, second, third, or fourth year of UG and PG programmes in Haryana’s government, government-aided, and self-financing colleges, provided they are yet to complete the admission process for the 2026-27 session.
Q: Where do I apply for Haryana college admission? A: Through the official online admission portal at admissions.highereduhry.ac.in. Cross-check dates and fee details on the portal before you apply.
Q: Is there a late fee for admission under the extended deadline? A: Earlier schedules included a late fee of Rs 100, rising to Rs 100 per day in the final windows. The department has not announced fresh late-fee details for the November 1 window, so check the official notice or contact your college before paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the new last date for Haryana UG and PG college admission 2026-27?
November 1, 2026. The Haryana Higher Education Department extended the deadline on October 22, 2026, and it applies to the first, second, third, and fourth years of UG and PG programmes.
Who can use the Haryana admission portal extension?
Students seeking admission to the first, second, third, or fourth year of UG and PG programmes in Haryana's government, government-aided, and self-financing colleges, provided they are yet to complete the admission process for the 2026-27 session.
Where do I apply for Haryana college admission?
Through the official online admission portal at admissions.highereduhry.ac.in. Cross-check dates and fee details on the portal before you apply.
Is there a late fee for admission under the extended deadline?
Earlier schedules included a late fee of Rs 100, rising to Rs 100 per day in the final windows. The department has not announced fresh late-fee details for the November 1 window, so check the official notice or contact your college before paying.
