Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla
Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), Shimla is a well-known university in India. It is certified Grade 'A' by NAAC and UGC recognised. The university has 4 campuses, including a regional centre in Dharamshala. University has given affiliation to 356+ colleges till today. It is the only residential, multi-faculty university in the state that provides formal and distance higher education to the urban, rural, and tribal communities.
University provides courses at UG, graduate, and doctoral levels. Admission to most programs is determined on the results of the qualifying test or University entrance exams. However, University admission to medical programs is based on NEET exam results. For MBA programs, the university also conducts Group discussions and Interview rounds. University admissions to Ph.D. programs are based on the University entrance exam and Interview.
University Placement 2024 has not yet been issued. However, according to university Placement 2022 data, the highest CTC provided was INR 8.1 LPA, while the average CTC offered was 6 LPA. Wipro, TCS, Infosys, Amazon, Samsung, and Tech Mahindra were among the top recruiters for university placement 2022.
Highlihts of University
Established in | |
Institute Type | |
Accredited by | NAAC |
Approved by | UGC |
Courses Offered | UG, PG, and Doctoral levels |
Basic Admission Criteria | Merit-Based and Entrance Exam |
Facilities | Library, Hostels, Guest House, Internet Connection |
Official Website | https://www.hpuniv.ac.in/ |
Courses at University
University provides UG, graduate, and doctoral degrees in fields such as arts, science, commerce, education, and technology. Details regarding the selection procedure, eligibility requirements for HPU's popular courses are shown here.
Courses | Eligibility | Selection Criteria | Duration |
BA | 12th | Merit-Based | 3 years |
B.Sc | 12th | Merit-Based | 3 years |
B.Com | 12th | Merit-Based | 3 years |
BALLB | 12th | Merit-Based | 3 years |
BBA | 12th | Merit-Based | 3 years |
BCA | 12th | Merit-Based | 3 years |
B.Tech | 12th with minimum 50% marks in PCM | HPU Entrance Test followed by counseling | 4 years |
BAMS | 12th with minimum 50% marks in PCM | NEET UG | 5 years |
B.Ed. | Graduation with minimum 55% marks | HPU B.Ed. entrance scores | 1 years |
LLB | Graduation with minimum 50% marks | HPU entrance exam | 3 years |
MA | Graduation | HPU entrance exam | 2 years |
M.Com | Graduation in commerce with 50% marks | Merit-Based | 2 years |
M.Tech | B.Tech or B.E with minimum 55% mark | Merit-Based | 2 years |
MBA | Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks | HPU MAT scores | 2 years |
MCA | Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks and Mathematics and Computer Science as compulsory subjects | HPU entrance exam | 3 years |
LLM | LLB degree | HPU entrance exam | 2 years |
M.Ed. | Bachelor’s degree with minimum 55% marks | HPU entrance exam | 2 years |
M.Phil | Master’s with minimum 55% marks | HPU entrance exam | 1 years |
Ph.D. | Master’s with minimum 55% marks | HPU entrance exam | 3 years |
Admission at University
University provides UG, graduate, and doctoral-level courses in many fields. University admission is dependent on the results of the qualifying or university entrance tests. However, university admission to medical schools is dependent on NEET test results. For MBA programs, the university also does group discussions and interview rounds. University admissions to Ph.D. programs are based on the University entrance exam and an interview.
Application Process
To apply online for HPU admissions, please follow the procedures below:
Cutoff 2024 of University
University Cutoff 2024 has not yet been issued. However, the predicted enrolment for the university MBA program based on the university MAT 2023 cutoff for subsidised and non-subsidized seats.
Results of University
University end-of-semester exam results are issued in July or August. Students can obtain their results online on the university's website. All UG and graduate students can view their scores for all years end semesters. Candidates can verify University results by following the methods listed below:
Placements at University
University Placement 2023 will be conducted shortly. However, according to university Placement 2022, the maximum CTC was INR 8.1 LPA, while the average CTC was INR 6 LPA. Additionally, 126 employment offers were provided to the students. The top recruiters for University Placement 2022 includes Wipro, TCS, Infosys, Amazon, Samsung, Tech Mahindra, and others.
Particulars | Placement Statistics 2022 |
Placement Rate | 80% |
Total offers | 126 |
Highest CTC | INR 8.1 LPA |
Average CTC | INR 6 LPA |
Top Recruiters | Wipro, TCS, Infosys, Amazon, Samsung, Tech Mahindra |
Facilities at University
The library holds total 2,11,685 books. The institute has a good library of over 10,000 volumes on information technology and related topics. More than 3 lac Rs. has been spent to acquire the most recent versions of high-quality books for the students. A decent reading area has also been created for the students. In addition to daily newspapers, the library subscribes to around 20 computer magazines/journals. The Institute Library intends to establish a separate area for e-books, CD-ROMs, and other resource materials in order to serve as a repository for shared products and other learning resources. Students have access to the University's Main Library.
Hostel: University offers lodging in 14 hostels, 4 for males and 10 for girls. There are accommodations for roughly 1058 girls and 589 boys students. All hostels have Mess, Internet access through Wi-Fi and LAN, a Common Room with an LED TV, current periodicals and newspapers, and indoor activities. A dining hall is kept clean so that boarders may eat comfortably.
Guest home: The university provides a guest home for guest lecturers who attend special sessions. The guesthouse includes a total of 27 suites. There is also a dormitory for personnel that accompany guests. The accommodations accommodate 6 people.
Internet Connection: The university provides both LAN and WiFi access. University has been given a dedicated leased line with 10 Mbps capacity as part of the UGC Infonet for Higher Education. The University Institute of Information Technology is connected to the Campus-Wide Optical Fibre Network, which provides access to the internet.
Alumni of University
Alumni | Designation | |
Sh. J.P. Nadda | Hon’ble National President of BJP | |
Sh Jai Ram Thakur | Hon’ble Chief Minister, Himachal Pradesh | |
Anupam Kher | Indian Actor | |
Sh Anand Sharma | Former Member of Parliament and Union Cabinet Minister |
Scholarships for Students
Students Aid Fund: This award is offered to needy students from IRDP/BPL/low-income households, allowing them to continue their higher education at the university level.
Cultural Activist Scholarships: These are offered to 10 students who excel in academic and cultural activities in any of the University's departments.
Sports Scholarship: This scholarship is offered to 16 students who are exceptional athletes in the Teaching Departments.
College Name | Himachal Pradesh University |
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Short Name | HPU |
Institute Type | State |
Established In | 1970 |
Distance Mode | NO |
Courses Offered | 41 |
NAAC Approved | NAAC Grade A |