Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla
About College/University
Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) is a public state university located at Summer Hill, Shimla. It was established in 1970 by an Act of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
The university is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited with an ‘A’ grade by NAAC.
HPU offers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and doctoral programmes across arts, science, commerce, management, law, engineering and education disciplines through its faculties and affiliated colleges.
It is one of the major government universities in Himachal Pradesh with a large affiliated college network.
Courses
Undergraduate Programmes
• B.Tech (UIT)
• B.Sc
• B.Com
• BBA
• BCA
• BA
• BA LLB
• LLB
• B.Ed
Postgraduate Programmes
• M.Tech
• M.Sc
• MBA
• MCA
• MA
• M.Com
• LLM
Course Eligibility
B.Tech
10+2 PCM + JEE/HPU criteria
BA / B.Com / B.Sc / BBA / BCA
10+2 from recognized board
MBA
Bachelor’s degree + entrance (HPU MAT/CAT etc.)
LLB / BA LLB
As per Bar Council norms
B.Ed
Graduation + entrance/merit
Ph.D
Master’s degree + entrance/interview
Fees
B.Tech
₹80,000 – ₹1.2 lakh per year
MBA
₹1.0 – ₹1.5 lakh total (approx)
BBA / BCA / B.Com
₹20,000 – ₹60,000 per year
MA / M.Sc
₹15,000 – ₹50,000 per year
Placement
Average Package
₹3 – ₹5 LPA
Highest Package (reported)
₹10 – ₹15 LPA
Top Recruiters
• ICICI Bank
• HDFC Bank
• Infosys
• Wipro
• TCS
• Government sector roles
Admission Process
Online application
Entrance exam / merit (course-wise)
Counselling
Document verification
Fee submission
College Highlights
✔ Established in 1970
✔ Government state university
✔ NAAC A accredited
✔ Large affiliated college network
✔ Affordable fee structure
✔ Strong academic reputation in HP
✔ Distance education available
✔ Scenic Shimla campus
FAQs
Q. Is Himachal Pradesh University private or government?
Government state university.
Q. What is NAAC grade of HPU?
NAAC Grade A.
Q. Where is HPU located?
Summer Hill, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
Q. Is distance education available?
Yes, through ICDEOL.
Q. Is HPU good?
Yes — considered one of the top government universities in Himachal Pradesh.
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