Himachal Pradesh University

Shimla

Approved By: UGC Type:Public

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Himachal Pradesh University Overview

Founded on July 22, 1970, Himachal Pradesh University is located in Shimla. The University is located in Summer Hill, which is about five kms from Shimla’s central city. The University’s location provides a panoramic natural view of the woodlands that surround Summer Hill. The view of snow-capped beautiful mountain ranges adds to the university’s lofty objectives and vision. Its pleasant environment and tranquilly provide an ideal setting for further education. The University campus is 200 acres in size and has been developed in a particular architectural style. The state’s only multi-faculty and affiliating university is Himachal Pradesh University. Under 15 different faculties, Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) offers a variety of UG, PG and doctoral programmes. Admission to the university’s various courses is granted based on a variety of qualifying and selection criteria. Every year, the institution establishes eligibility and selection criteria. To be admitted to the institution, students must meet both eligibility and selection criteria. Himachal Pradesh University is home to eight engineering colleges and twelve general degree institutes. In addition, Himachal Pradesh University oversees 17 institutions and centres that conduct research. These studies are conducted in fields such as tribal studies, environmental education, and legal studies, among others.

International Centre for Distant Education and Open Learning (ICDEOL) is a distance learning centre for students who are unable to attend traditional colleges. Students can enrol in UG, PG, diploma, and certificate programmes at IC DEOL. At the UG level, it provides BCA, BA, B.Com, and B.Ed. programmes, with merit-based admissions. At the PG level, ICDEOL provides MCA, MBA, M.A., M.Com, and M.Ed. programmes. The MCA selection criteria are based on the merit of the entrance exam administered by the IC DEOL’s PG Centre. Admission to the M.Ed. programme is purely merit-based. ICDEOL (Distance Learning) also provides PGDMC, PGDPM & LW, MMC, PGDCA, APGDIT, and P.G Diploma programmes in a variety of specialisations, with admission standards based solely on merit.

Himachal Pradesh University Program and Specialization

Courses offered by Himachal Pradesh University – International Centre for Distance Education and Open Learning, are as follows:

Bachelor of Arts
Sociology	Mathematics
Economics	Instrumental Music
Political Science	Hindi
Sanskrit	History
English	Public Administration
Music Vocal
MA
Public Administration	History
Economics	Sociology
Political Science	Hindi
Music	English
Sanskrit
PG Diploma
Tribal Studies	Human Resource department
Population Studies	Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Annual System


BCA
B.Ed. / M.Ed.
M.Com.
MBA
Diploma
PGDPM & LW
PGDCA
APGDIT
PGDMC
MMC

Regular courses offered by Himanchal Pradesh University are mentioned below

Bachelor of Arts
Philosophy	Statistics
Hindi	Political Science
Journalism & Mass Communication	English
Urdu	Home Science
Physical Education	Mathematics
Music	History
Punjabi	Drama and Theatre
Public Administration	Foreign Languages
Nutrition and Health Education	Social Work
Sociology	Geography
Tourism Studies	Visual Arts
Economics	Education
Yoga	Psychology
Sanskrit
BA (Hons.)
Economics	Geography
B.Sc.
Statistics	Astronomy
Geology	Information Technology
Physics	Nursing
Industrial Electronics	Geography
Astrophysics	Zoology
Mathematics	Home Science
Botany	Nanotechnology
Biotechnology	Computer Applications
Microbiology	Bioinformatics
Biochemistry	Chemistry
Computer Science	Nutrition & Health
B.Sc. (Hons.)
Geography	Microbiology
Biotechnology
BFA
Sculpture	Painting
Applied Arts
B.Voc.
Retail Management	Hospitality & Tourism
BHMS
Community Medicine	Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Pharmacy	Organon Of Medicine & Homoeopathic Philosophy
Pathology	Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Repertory	Practice of Medicine
Anatomy	Physiology
Homoeopathic Materia Medica	Surgery
B.Tech.
Civil Engineering	Electrical Communication Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering	Information Technology
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
MA
Mathematics	Sociology
Public Administration	History
Psychology	Music
Sanskrit	Education
Geography	Economics
Visual Arts	Hindi And Journalism
Political Science	Performing Arts
Social Work	English
Translation	Hindi
Yoga	Rural Development
Statistics
M.Sc.
Geography	Zoology
Chemistry	Statistics
Physics	Mathematics
Geology	Biotechnology
Botany	Microbiology
MBA
International Business	Rural Development
Human Resource Management	Production Management
Marketing	Finance
Information Technology
LLM
Environmental Law	Human Rights
Business Law	Constitutional Law
Criminal Law	International Law
Diploma
Population and Development	French, German And Russian Languages
Yoga	Buddhist Studies
Human Resource Development
PG Diploma
Analytical Chemistry	Clinical Psychology
Cyber Crime Investigation & Computer Forensics	Mass Communication
Tribal & Ethnic Studies	Human Resource Development
Bioinformatics	Guidance & Counselling
Polymer Science	Adult Education & Development
Computer Applications	Natural Disaster Management
Women Empowerment and Development	Population and Development Education
Certifications
Buddhist Studies	French, German And Russian Languages
Painting	Dramatics
Visual Arts – Applied Arts	Vocal
Dance
MS
Panchakarma	Dravyaguna Vigyan
Shalakya Tantra	Prasuti Tantra And Stri Roga
Rasashastra	Shalya Tantra
Kayachikitsa	Samhitas
MD
Swasthya Vritta	Prasuti Tantra And Stri Roga
Dravya Guna	Shalakya Tantra
Roga Nidan	Panchkarma
Samhitas	Kayachikitsa
Rasa Shastra
M.Phil.
Statistics	History
Chemistry	Mathematics
Commerce	Botany
Sanskrit	Zoology
Political Science	Hindi
Performing Art	Physics
Public Administration	Economics
Music	Social Work
Biotechnology	English
Visual Arts	Physical Education
Psychology	Sociology
Vedic Science & Yoga	Education
Geography
Ph.D.
Statistics	Zoology
Business Administration	Botany
Education	Commerce
Social Work	Physical Education
Computer Science	Political Science
Hindi	Mathematics
Yoga	Geography
Performing Arts	English
Psychology	Tourism Management
Law	Sociology
Chemistry	Public Administration
Mass Communication	History
Visual Arts	Management Studies
Biotechnology	Economics
Physics	Sanskrit
BA + LLB (Hons.)
LLB
B.Com. / M.Com.
BCA / MCA
BBA
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
BHM (Hotel Management)
B.Ed. / M.Ed.
BJMC
B.P.Ed. / M.P.Ed.
BTTM + MTTM (Tourism & Travel Management)
MMC (Mass Communications)
MBE (Business Economics)
MTA (Tourism Administration)
M.Tech. (Computer Science)
MHRD (Human Resource Development)
Master of Rural Development
PGDHRM (Human Resource Management)

Admission Procedure Of Himachal Pradesh University

Students can apply to any of the university’s courses by completing an online application form.

Steps to apply:

Go to the university’s website and choose a degree program.
Click “I agree with the terms and conditions.” Afterwards, the application form for the course will appear.
After selecting the course name, fill in the necessary information and click “Save” to obtain your unique Registration number and password.
Log in and complete the rest of the application form by entering the necessary information, upload the necessary documentation, and clicking “Continue and Save”.
Using the drop-down menu, choose “make payment” and enter your debit card, credit card, or net banking information to pay the application fee.
After you have made the payment, click “submit application.”
Students should bring a printed copy of their completed application form, as well as copies of all their academic transcripts, to their counselling session.

Himachal Pradesh University Fee Structure

Courses (Distance)	Fees (for 1^st year)
BA	₹4,470
BCA	₹12,940
MA	₹6,640
M.Com	₹7,440
MBA	₹30,000
Diploma	₹20,400 (Total Fees)
PG Diploma	₹20,000 (Total Fees)
Courses (Regular)	Fees (for 1^st year)
BBA	₹25,000
BALLB (Hons.)	₹42,000
L.L.B.	₹5,530
BCA	₹ 30,000
BHMS	₹ 76,500
B.Tech.	₹1.19 Lakhs
B.A.M.S.	₹28,900
MA	₹ 5,800
MBA	₹10,100
MBE	₹ 4,580
MMC	₹ 4,350
M.Com.	₹ 4,580
M.C.A.	₹9,130
MTA	₹ 5,960
M.Tech.	₹ 35,000
PG Diploma	₹ 6,480 (Total Fees)
Certification	₹ 7,200 (Total Fees)

Admission Important Dates 2023

Announcement of LLM Entrance Test 2023 10^th November, 2023

Eligibility Criteria Of Himachal Pradesh University

Courses	Eligibility
B.Tech.	10+2 with 50% (45% for SC/ST) and entrance test + Counselling
BDS/MBBS	10+2 with 50% and NEET UG entrance exam
BHM/ BBA/ BCA	10+2 in relevant stream and merit-based
LLB	Bachelor’s degree with 50% and entrance conducted by HPU
MBA	Graduation in relevant stream with 50% marks & entrance exam + GD + PI
M.Com.	Graduation in relevant stream with 50% marks and selection would be based on merit.
MCA / MMC / PGDMC	Bachelor’s degree with 50% and entrance conducted by HPU
MTA/ MRD/ MDS	Graduation with 45% marks & selection would be based on merit.
LLM	LLB with 50% marks & entrance conducted by HPU
B.Ed. / M.Ed.	Bachelor’s / Master’s degree with 55% marks and entrance exam conducted by HPU.

Review & Ranking of Himachal Pradesh University

HPU is a State University, acknowledged by UGC, accredited by NAAC (‘A’ Grade) and a member of AIU.
It is a top-most university in Shimla and one of the top universities in Himanchal Pradesh.
It was ranked 96^th by QS 2020 For Overall.
It has received the rating of 7.5/10 in the student’s survey.

Himachal Pradesh University FAQS

Q1. Is HPTU’s admittance to B.Tech programmes based solely on merit?

Ans. HPU admits students to B.Tech programmes based on their JEE Main and HPCET scores, as well as a minimum of 75% in 10+2. JEE Main selects 50% of candidates, whereas HPCET selects the remaining 50%.

Q2. Does HPU provide scholarship?

Ans. The university awards various scholarships to students. Few of them include: Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chattarvriti Yojna, Swami Vivekanand Utkrisht Chhatervritti Yojna, Thakur Sen Negi Utkrisht Chhatervritti Yojna, Maharishi Balmiki Chattarvriti Yojna, Rashtriya Indian Military College Scholarship, IRDP Scholarship Scheme etc.

Q3. What is the process for admission to HPU?

Ans. Admission to HPU is done through an online entrance exam. Admission to some courses is based on academic performance. Students must complete the data of the academic records requested by the institution on the university’s website.

Q4. How can I apply for admission to HPU?

Ans. HPU Admissions can be applied for online at the university’s website.

Q5. What is the HPU admissions screening process like?

Ans. The admissions process at HPU for various courses differs depending on the course. Selection for some courses is based on an entrance exam, while for others it is based on a qualifying exam result or academic records.