Central University of Himachal Pradesh was established under the Central Universities Act, 2009, becoming functional on 20 January 2010 when its first Vice-Chancellor assumed charge, a date the university now marks as its Foundation Day. Dharamshala was declared its headquarters in April 2010, with permanent campus development underway at both Dharamshala and Dehra.
The university's twelve schools cover Commerce and Management, Physical and Material Sciences, Life Sciences, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Mathematics Computers and Information Sciences, Languages, Social Sciences, Education, Tourism Travel and Hospitality Management, Performing and Visual Arts, Journalism Mass Communication and New Media, and Humanities.
Programmes include an MBA through its HPKV Business School, B.Com and M.Com, B.Sc. and M.Sc. Physics, M.Sc. Chemistry, an MCA, MA programmes across English, Sanskrit, Hindi, Punjabi, and Jammu and Kashmir Studies, a BFA and MFA in Painting and Sculpture, and MA and PhD programmes in Yoga Studies through its dedicated Centre for Yoga Studies. Its Deen Dayal Upadhyay Kaushal Kendra runs vocational B.Voc programmes in Mass Communication and in Financial and Marketing Services.
Admission to all undergraduate and postgraduate programmes runs through CUET, conducted by NTA, while PhD seats are filled outside CUET and depend on supervisor availability in the relevant department.
NAAC Grade A+ accreditation, CGPA 3.42, Second Cycle, is valid to 18 July 2028, a significant improvement from its First Cycle Grade B++ result of CGPA 2.78 in 2017. The university participates in NIRF's Overall, Management, and SDG Institutions categories but does not hold a rank in any published band as of the 2025 cycle.
Central University of Himachal Pradesh has earned NAAC grade A with a CGPA of 3.05, placing it among accredited institutions recognised for teaching quality, research output, and campus infrastructure.
Programs at Central University of Himachal Pradesh are approved by UGC — so your degree is recognised by employers, PSUs, and higher-education institutions across India and abroad.
With 3,000 students and 150 faculty members (~20:1 ratio), the campus offers close mentorship alongside broad peer-learning and student-activity opportunities.
Being located in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh gives students access to internships, industry guest lectures, and a well-connected transport network — an advantage for placements and exposure.
8 courses offered. Fees in INR lakhs.
| Course | Specialization | Duration | Total seats | Total fee | Avg package |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) | Hons | 36 months | — | ₹0.228L | — |
| B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) | — | 36 months | — | ₹0.228L | — |
| BA (Bachelor of Arts) | — | 36 months | — | ₹0.07L | — |
| BA (Bachelor of Arts) | Honours (General) | 36 months | — | ₹0.9L | — |
| BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) | — | 36 months | — | — | — |
| M.Com (Master of Commerce) | — | 24 months | — | ₹1.6L | — |
| MA (Master of Arts) | — | 36 months | — | ₹0.159L | — |
| MCA (Master of Computer Applications) | — | 24 months | — | ₹1.6L | — |
Campus size, faculty strength, hostel facilities, and academic infrastructure.
