HPU Shimla: Admission, Fees, Courses, Placements, Cutoff, Ranking

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Himachal Pradesh University offers diploma , undergraduate , postgraduate and doctoral level degree courses. The university offers courses in diverse streams like engineering, law , commerce, management etc. The varsity has 5 diploma, 3 undergraduate, 61 postgraduate and 29 doctoral level courses.

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About HPU Shimla

Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) is a public state university established in 1970 by an Act of Himachal Pradesh State Assembly. The university is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC). NAAC has accredited the varsity with an ‘A’ grade. The campus of the university covers an area of 200 acres. HPU Shimla has 34 teaching departments and a total of 170 faculty members. Currently, 179 colleges are affiliated to Himachal Pradesh University. Students can enrol into diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level courses.

The popular courses offered by the university are B.B.A, B.C.A., M.Com, M.Tech. etc. Students are required to fulfil the eligibility criteria to be eligible for admission. HPU Shimla offers admission on the basis of the entrance exam and merit of the last qualifying examination. The university conducts an entrance examination for admission to its various undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The varsity offers admission to M.Sc., M.A., MPEd, L.L.B, M.Ed., M.Com, M.B.A. and M.F.A. on an entrance exam basis. Whereas admission to the B.C.A. programme is given on a merit basis.

The university provides global exposure to the students. It has collaboration with various foreign institutes like Altai State Technical University, Russian Federation, Altai State Agrarian University, Russian Federation etc. Himachal Pradesh University also provides scholarships to its students. For the convenience of students, the campus has modern facilities and infrastructure.

Himachal Pradesh University Location

The address of the university is Summer Hill, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. Shimla Airport is 17.8 far from the varsity. The nearest railway station is Summer Hill Railway Station. It is located 1.6 km from the campus. With a distance of 2.3 km, the Shimla Ghumarwin Road Bypass Bus Stop is the closest bus stop to the university.

HPU Shimla Collaborations

Earthwatch Institute, Oxford
Altai State technical University, Russian Federation
Altai State agrarian University, Russian Federation
International Council of the Roerich Organizations
All teaching department/faculty/specialized centers of Himachal Pradesh University
State Pollution Control Board
Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) for impact studies for its Hydro-electric Projects
Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA)
Dr. Y. S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan
CSKHPKV, Palampur
State Council of Science, Technology and Environment, Himachal Pradesh government
Forest Survey of India
Council for Advancement of People's Action and Rural Technology (CAPART)

Himachal Pradesh University Alumni

Name	Occupation
Paras Kaushik	Head Group Human Resources, Samvardhana Motherson Group

Himachal Pradesh University Clubs and Societies

Photography Club
Green Environment Club
Drama & Dramatics Club
Energy Club
Scientific Temper & Science Popularization Club
Legal Aid Club
Debates and Discussions Club
Arts Literature Club
Information & Communication Technology Club
Adult Education & New Literates Club
Health & Counselling Club
Visual Arts Club
Music Club
Women Empowerment Club
International Students Club
Adventure Club
Community Radio Club
Tourism Club
Entrepreneurs Club
Book Lovers Club
Social Networks Club
Chess Club
Distance Education Learners Club
NSS
NCC

Himachal Pradesh University Facilities and Infrastructure

The campus of the varsity has modern facilities and infrastructure for the students. Library, boys hostels, girls hostels, canteen etc. are some of the Himachal Pradesh University facilities available for the students. The university has 15 hostels. Out of which 4 are boys hostels and the rest 11 are girls hostels. The hostels are located within the campus only. Additionally, HPU Shimla has an auditorium, health centre, wifi and alumni association. The varsity also focuses on sports activities. HPU Shimla sports facilities give students the opportunity to relax and have fun during their free time. Both indoor and outdoor sports facilities are available in the campus premises.

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Himachal Pradesh University Courses

The state university offers a total of 98 programmes. The courses are offered at diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level. The maximum number of courses are provided at the postgraduate level. A few of the HPU Shimla UG courses are L.L.B, B.C.A. etc. Whereas, M.Tech., M.Com, M.A. etc. are some of the popular Himachal Pradesh University PG courses. The eligibility criteria of Himachal Pradesh University courses are different for each course.

Himachal Pradesh University Courses and Eligibility Criteria

Degree Name	Eligibility Criteria
B.B.A	12th standard or its equivalent from a recognised board
L.L.B	Undergraduate degree from a recognised university
M.C.A.	Undergraduate degree from a recognised university with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST students)
M.Sc.	Bachelor degree from a recognised university
M.Com
L.L.M
M.B.A.	At least 50% marks in bachelor degree from a recognised university
MMC	Bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognised university
M.Phil.	Postgraduate degree in respective field from a recognised university
Ph.D

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Himachal Pradesh University Admissions

There are two ways by which students can take admission in the varsity. The university offers admission on the basis of entrance exam and merit route. At the undergraduate level, admission to B.C.A. and L.L.B programmes is offered on the basis of merit of the last qualifying examination and entrance exam score respectively. HPU Shimla admission to PG courses - M.Sc., M.A., M.Ed., MPEd, L.L.B, M.Com, M.B.A. and M.F.A. is done on the basis of candidates performance in the entrance exam conducted by the university. As per Himachal Pradesh University admission policy, only candidates meeting the eligibility criteria are eligible for admission in the various programmes offered by the university.

Himachal Pradesh University B.C.A. Admission Process

Fulfil eligibility criteria and fill the application form.
Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of 10+2 marks.
Shortlisted candidates, visit campus.
Submit documents and deposit programme fees.

Himachal Pradesh University PG Admission Procedure - M.Sc., M.A., M.Ed., MPEd, L.L.B, M.Com, M.B.A. and M.F.A

Firstly meet eligibility criteria and fill the university application form.
Appear for the entrance exam conducted by the university.
Register and participate in university-level counselling.
Admission is offered on the entrance exam score.
For the MFA course, UG marks are also considered.
Next, go to the HPU Shimla campus.
Pay course fees and submit documents.

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Himachal Pradesh University Scholarships

The university provides multiple scholarships to its students and motivates them to do better in academics and sports. Himachal Pradesh University scholarships are offered to students who have excellent records in sports, academics and cultural activities. The scholarships can be availed by students during the time of admission. Furthermore, the HPU Shimla scholarship - HP Government Poverty cum Brilliance Scholarship is provided to graduated unemployed students. Apart from scholarships, the varsity also provides fee concessions. 10% of students from every class are offered fee concessions by the university. It must be noted that Himachal Pradesh University scholarships are offered to a limited number of students only.

Himachal Pradesh University Placements

In 2019-20, around 270 students from UG and PG programmes got placed at various organisations. Companies such as HCL, Cipla, Microsoft etc. regularly participate in HPU Shimla placement drives and hire students. A placement cell is there at the campus. The placement cell ensures maximum numbers of students are placed and students don't face any difficulties in finding job opportunities. To prepare students for the placement drives, guest lecturers for industry professionals, seminars, workshops etc. are conducted by the placement cell of the university. As per the Himachal Pradesh University placement report for the year 2019-20, undergraduate 4 years students got Rs. 4 LPA median salary.

HPU Shimla UG 3 Years Courses Placements (2019-20)

Particulars	Statistics
Students eligible for placement	393
Students placed	48
Median salary offered	Rs. 2,30,000 per annum

Himachal Pradesh University Shimla Placements - PG 2 Years Courses (2019-20)

Particulars	Statistics
Students eligible for placement	829
Students placed	134
Median salary offered	Rs. 3,00,000 per annum

Himachal Pradesh University Shimla Top Recruiters

Air India	ITC	ICICI Bank	Bank of America
BHEL	TCS	HCL	Cipla

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Parameter	Parameter Description
Established	1970
Exam	HPCET
Courses	48 Degrees and 1234 Courses
Accreditations	NAAC
Institute Type	State Universities
Approvals	UGC
Gender	Co-ed
Student count	10761
Faculty count	170
Campus size	200 acres
Gender percentage	Male 74% and Female 26%
Student Diversification (Outside State)	UG - 4 Year - 3% UG - 5 Year - 18% UG - 3 Year - 2% PG - 3 Year - 56%

Accreditations
Accreditation is a process by which the quality of all the programmes is examined and certified normally by an external body of academics in a college. It validates and certifies the academic processes practiced within an institute are robust and relevant.

Approvals
In India, a degree can only be delivered by an approved institution and awarded by an institution authorized to do so by an act of parliament or legislature. Approval of institutions can be in the form of affiliation, autonomy, constituent or even approved institution status accorded by a university
UGC

HPU Shimla Placements

The varsity has a placement cell headed by faculty members to ensure students of the university get jobs by the time they finish their course. Himachal Pradesh University placement cell provides summer and winter trainings which help students in getting practical experience. The university has collaboration with a number of IT companies. The placement cell of the university keeps an eye on the change in trends and needs of professionals in the industry. Workshops, seminars and guest lectures by professionals are conducted by the placement cell to train students. Every year at HPU Shimla placements, students are placed in various sectors.

In 2019-2020 Himachal Pradesh University placements, numerous companies participated and hired students. Over 96 students from various undergraduate programmes and 174 students of postgraduate courses got placed. The highest number of students were selected from PG 2 years programmes. The maximum median salary at HPU Shimla placements 2019-20 was offered to UG 4 years students i.e. Rs.4,00,000 per annum. Whereas, the minimum medium salary - Rs. 1,94,000 per annum was offered to PG Integrated 5 years programmes students.

Himachal Pradesh University Placements - UG 3 Years Courses (2019-20)

Particulars	Statistics
Batch strength	546
Students eligible for placement	393
Students placed	48
Students opted for further studies	109
Median salary offered	Rs.2,30,000 per annum

HPU Shimla Placements - UG 4 Years Programmes (2019-20)

Particulars	Statistics
Batch strength	153
Students eligible for placement	153
Students placed	48
Students opted for further studies	48
Median salary offered	Rs. 4 lakhs per annum

Himachal Pradesh University PG 1 Year Programmes Placements (2019-20)

Particulars	Statistics
Batch strength	484
Students eligible for placement	166
Students placed	4
Students opted for further studies	11
Median salary offered	Rs. 2.48 LPA

HPU Shimla Placements - PG 2 Years Courses (2019-20)

Particulars	Statistics
Batch strength	1797
Students eligible for placement	829
Students placed	134
Students opted for further studies	104
Median salary offered	Rs.3,00,000 per annum

Himachal Pradesh University Placements - PG Integrated 5 Years Courses (2019-20)

Particulars	Statistics
Batch strength	36
Students eligible for placement	36
Students placed	36
Median salary offered	Rs. 1.94 lakhs per annum

Himachal Pradesh University Shimla Top Recruiters

Air India	ITC	ICICI Bank	Bank of America
BHEL	TCS	HCL	Cipla
Microsoft	HDFC	Citibank	Nestle
Bharti Airtel	IDBI Bank	Pfizer	Bajaj Allianz
IBM	Ranbaxy	Hindustan Lever Ltd	Kotak Securities

Domain

Management and Business Administration

Year

2 Years

Statistics for Academic Year 2021

Particulars	Statistics
First year total students intake	138
Total students admitted	129
Total Graduated Students	123
Total Placed Students	41
Total student gone for higher studies	8
Median Salary	4.85 L

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Student Diversification at HPU Shimla

Gender Participation

Demographic Representation

Data Source: NIRF 2022

Courses offered by HPU Shimla

The varsity offers admission to its diploma, UG, PG and doctoral programmes on merit basis and entrance exam basis. Candidates’ marks in the last qualifying examination are considered for admission in the Bachelor of Computer Applications (B.C.A.) programme. Himachal Pradesh University admission to M.Sc., M.A., MPEd, L.L.B, M.Ed., M.Com, M.B.A. and M.F.A. courses are offered on the basis of marks obtained by candidates in the entrance examination conducted by the varsity. Before candidates apply for HPU Shimla admissions and fill the application form, they must ensure that the eligibility criteria of the desired course is fulfilled by them. The eligible candidates can fill the application form of the university by visiting the Himachal Pradesh University admission portal.

Himachal Pradesh University UG Admissions

The university has three undergraduate programmes - B.C.A., B.B.A and L.L.B. The duration of all the programmes is three years. Candidates must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board to take admission in the HPU Shimla UG courses.

Himachal Pradesh University Admission - UG Courses Eligibility Criteria

Degree Name	Eligibility Criteria
B.B.A	10+2 or its equivalent from a recognised board
B.C.A.	At least 40% marks in 12th standard from a recognised board
L.L.B	Bachelor degree from a recognised university

Himachal Pradesh University Admission Process - B.C.A.

For taking admission in the B.C.A. programme, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria.
Next, fill the Himachal Pradesh University application form.
The candidates are shortlisted on the basis of 12th class marks.
Candidates who are shortlisted need to visit the HPU Shimla campus.
The last step of the admission process is the submission of documents and paying course fees.

Himachal Pradesh University PG Admissions

The maximum number of university courses are offered at the postgraduate level. The varsity offers 61 PG courses in commerce, education, sciences and many more streams. Only candidates with a bachelor degree from a recognized university are eligible for admission in postgraduate programmes.

Himachal Pradesh University PG Courses and Eligibility Criteria

Degree Name	Eligibility Criteria
M.C.A.	Bachelor degree from a recognised university with an aggregate score 50% or more (45% for SC/ST students)
M.Sc.	Undergraduate degree from a recognised university
M.A.
M.Com
M.Tech.
L.L.M
M.B.A.	Minimum 50% marks in undergraduate degree from a recognised university
MMC	Undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university

Himachal Pradesh University Admission Procedure - M.Sc., M.A., M.Ed., MPEd, L.L.B, M.Com, M.B.A. and M.F.A.

The candidates who meet the eligibility criteria visit the HPU Shimla admission portal.
Pay application fees and fill the application form of the varsity.
Next, appear for the entrance examination conducted by the university.
After obtaining a valid score in the entrance exam register for counselling.
Participate in university counselling.
The university shortlists candidates based on marks obtained by them in the entrance exam.
For M.F.A. programme candidates’ academic performance is also considered.
The shortlisted candidates need to go to the campus of the university.
Complete the admission process and secure a seat by submitting documents and depositing the fee of the programme.

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HPU Shimla Departments and Constituent Colleges

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HPU Shimla Affiliated Colleges

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HPU Shimla Scholarship

The varsity encourages its students to perform well in academics and sports by offering them scholarships and financial aid. Himachal Pradesh University scholarships are - Cultural Activities Scholarship, Sports Scholarship and HP Government Poverty cum Brilliance Scholarship. The university is registered at the National Scholarship Portal. Students belonging to weaker sections of the society can visit the official website of the National Scholarship Portal to avail state and national level scholarships. Students can apply for state and national scholarships immediately after securing admission in the university. Himachal Pradesh University scholarships are offered to a limited number of students only. Every year the university also grants fee concessions to the 10% of students from each class. As per the HPU Shimla scholarship and financial assistance policy, siblings of already admitted students are provided with half fee concessions.

Himachal Pradesh University Scholarships

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	No. of Beneficiaries
Cultural Activities Scholarship	Excellent record in academics and cultural activities and must be recommended by the Chairperson of the concerned department.	10
Sports Scholarship	Outstanding sportsmen/women of Teaching Departments of P.G Centre.	16
HP Government Poverty cum Brilliance Scholarship	Unemployed students who have attained good marks in university exam	-

Students Receiving Full Tuition Fee Reimbursement

UG (4 years): 142/933

PG (2 years): 19/263

Data Source: NIRF 2022

HPU Shimla Admission

Himachal Pradesh University UG Admissions

Himachal Pradesh University Admission - UG Courses Eligibility Criteria

Degree Name	Eligibility Criteria
B.B.A	10+2 or its equivalent from a recognised board
B.C.A.	At least 40% marks in 12th standard from a recognised board
L.L.B	Bachelor degree from a recognised university

Himachal Pradesh University Admission Process - B.C.A.

For taking admission in the B.C.A. programme, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria.
Next, fill the Himachal Pradesh University application form.
The candidates are shortlisted on the basis of 12th class marks.
Candidates who are shortlisted need to visit the HPU Shimla campus.
The last step of the admission process is the submission of documents and paying course fees.

Himachal Pradesh University PG Admissions

Himachal Pradesh University PG Courses and Eligibility Criteria

Degree Name	Eligibility Criteria
M.C.A.	Bachelor degree from a recognised university with an aggregate score 50% or more (45% for SC/ST students)
M.Sc.	Undergraduate degree from a recognised university
M.A.
M.Com
M.Tech.
L.L.M
M.B.A.	Minimum 50% marks in undergraduate degree from a recognised university
MMC	Undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university

Himachal Pradesh University Admission Procedure - M.Sc., M.A., M.Ed., MPEd, L.L.B, M.Com, M.B.A. and M.F.A.

The candidates who meet the eligibility criteria visit the HPU Shimla admission portal.
Pay application fees and fill the application form of the varsity.
Next, appear for the entrance examination conducted by the university.
After obtaining a valid score in the entrance exam register for counselling.
Participate in university counselling.
The university shortlists candidates based on marks obtained by them in the entrance exam.
For M.F.A. programme candidates’ academic performance is also considered.
The shortlisted candidates need to go to the campus of the university.
Complete the admission process and secure a seat by submitting documents and depositing the fee of the programme.

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HPU Shimla Facilities

The gigantic campus of the university covers an area of 200 acres. The university focuses on providing modern facilities & infrastructure to the students. HPU Shimla facilities list include separate hostels, library, auditorium, canteen etc. Both boys and girls hostels are located within the campus. The library of the varsity is a multi-storey building with more than 2 lakh books. Apart from these facilities, Himachal Pradesh University facilities also consist of a health centre, robust IT infrastructure, Bank/ATM and alumni association. The university also pays equal attention to sports. Students at the campus are provided with both indoor and outdoor sports facilities.

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College Infrastructure: 3.5/5

Academics: 4/5

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Campus Life: 5/5

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HPU Shimla Contact Address

Address:
Himachal Pradesh University, Gyan Path, Summer Hill, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh - 171005, India
College Website: Go to the website

HPU Shimla Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Does Himachal Pradesh University Shimla have international collaborations?

Himachal Pradesh University has collaborations with national and international organizations.

2: Does Himachal Pradesh University Shimla provides distance education?

Himachal Pradesh University Shimla offers distance education at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Some of the distance learning programmes offered are as follows: BA, B.Com, MA, MCA, MBA, M.Com and more.

3: How is the faculty at Himachal Pradesh University Shimla?

The faculty at Himachal Pradesh University Shimla is highly qualified and trained in their respective departments. The university has more than 400 teachers, 800 non-teaching employees and 120 technical employees.

4: Does Himachal Pradesh University Shimla provides seats to reserved category?

Himachal Pradesh University has reserved seats reserved category candidates. As per the HPU reservation policy 15% and 7.5% of the seats are reserved for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes candidates, respectively. Further 3% of total seats are reserved for Physically Challenged (PC) candidates.

5: Which is better Himachal Pradesh University or Chandigarh University?

According to the National Institutional Ranking Framework 2022 Chandigarh University has been ranked 29th in the university category with a score of 51.85, whereas Himachal Pradesh University has not been ranked by the NIRF 2022.

6: Which are the courses offered by Himachal Pradesh University Shimla?

Himachal Pradesh University offers diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level degree courses. The university offers courses in diverse streams like engineering, law, commerce, management etc. The varsity has 5 diploma, 3 undergraduate, 61 postgraduate and 29 doctoral level courses.

7: Does Himachal Pradesh University Shimla provide any scholarships to its students?

Yes, Himachal Pradesh University Shimla provides scholarships and financial aid to its students. Some of the Himachal Pradesh University are as follows: Students Aid Fund, Cultural Activists Scholarship and Sports Scholarship.

8: How is the infrastructure facility at Himachal Pradesh University Shimla?

Himachal Pradesh University Shimla focuses on providing modern facilities & infrastructure to the students and faculty. Himachal Pradesh University campus has Wi-Fi. The university has HPU Model School which is affiliated to CBSE. The university has 4 boys hostels and 9 girls hostels to 1539 students approx., with all the basic facilities. HPU also has a primary health care centre.

9: Is Himachal Pradesh University Shimla a good University?

Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) Shimla is a public state university established in 1970. It is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is a grade ‘A’ accredited university by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

10: How many seats are there in the L.L.B course?

There are 210 seats in the L.L.B programme at Himachal Pradesh University.