Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) is a state university at Summer Hill, Shimla, established in 1970 under The Himachal Pradesh University Act, 1970. Its jurisdiction spans 7 districts across Himachal Pradesh: Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kinnaur, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, and Una.
HPU's roughly 132 academic programmes span its faculties in Commerce and Management, Life Sciences, Law, Education, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences, among others, across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels.
Admission follows HPU's own academic-calendar-based process across its faculties and affiliated colleges; a full list of affiliated colleges across its 7-district jurisdiction is maintained on the university's official site.
HPU last appeared in NIRF's India Rankings in 2024, State Public University category, 51-100 band, confirmed directly on nirfindia.org; it does not appear in NIRF's 2025 rankings, and no Himachal Pradesh university secured a top-100 NIRF 2025 spot that year, per contemporary reporting. HPU holds a NAAC grade of A with a CGPA of 3.07, reached in its fourth assessment cycle, declared 9 November 2022.
Himachal Pradesh University has earned NAAC grade A with a CGPA of 3.12, placing it among accredited institutions recognised for teaching quality, research output, and campus infrastructure.
Programs at Himachal Pradesh University are approved by AICTE, UGC, NBA — so your degree is recognised by employers, PSUs, and higher-education institutions across India and abroad.
Founded in 1970, Himachal Pradesh University brings 56+ years of institutional experience, strong alumni networks, and mature placement processes built over decades.
With 1,00,000 students and 3,000 faculty members (~33.3:1 ratio), the campus offers close mentorship alongside broad peer-learning and student-activity opportunities.
Being located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh gives students access to internships, industry guest lectures, and a well-connected transport network — an advantage for placements and exposure.
Himachal Pradesh University's alumni include Hamid Karzai, former President of Afghanistan, who earned an MA in Political Science at HPU and later received an honorary doctorate from the university; Jagat Prakash Nadda, BJP National President and former Union Health Minister, who earned an LLB from HPU; Justice Sanjay Karol, judge of the Supreme Court of India and former Chief Justice of the Patna and Tripura High Courts, who earned his law degree from HPU; and Justice (Retd.) Abhilasha Kumari, the first woman Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court and a former Judicial Member of the Lokpal of India, who earned an LLB from HPU's Faculty of Law.
14 courses offered. Fees in INR lakhs.
| Course | Specialization | Duration | Total seats | Total fee | Avg package |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) | — | 36 months | — | ₹0.9L | — |
| B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) | Hons | 36 months | — | ₹0.9L | — |
| B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | — | — | — | — | — |
| B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | Computer Science and Engineering | — | 78 | — | — |
| B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | Electrical Engineering | — | 60 | — | — |
| B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | Civil Engineering | — | 60 | — | — |
| B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | Information Technology | — | 78 | — | — |
| BA (Bachelor of Arts) | Honours (General) | 36 months | — | ₹0.9L | — |
| BA (Bachelor of Arts) | — | 36 months | — | ₹0.9L | — |
| BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) | — | 36 months | — | ₹0.9L | — |
| Diploma in Engineering | Electronics and Communication Engineering | — | 60 | — | — |
| M.Com (Master of Commerce) | — | 24 months | — | ₹1.6L | — |
| MA (Master of Arts) | — | 36 months | — | ₹0.9L | — |
| MCA (Master of Computer Applications) | — | 24 months | — | ₹1.6L | — |
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