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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 | Â |
MA | |
Public Administration | History |
Economics | Sociology |
Political Science | Hindi |
Music | English |
Sanskrit | Â |
PG Diploma | |
Tribal Studies | Human Resource department |
Population Studies | Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Annual System |
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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 | Â |
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 | Â |
BFA | |
Sculpture | Painting |
Applied Arts | Â |
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 | Â |
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 | Â |
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 | Â |
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 | Â |
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 | Â |
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 | Â |
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 | Â |
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 1st 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 1st 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 10th 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. |
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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 96th 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, Â 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.