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Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) Admission 2023: Courses & Application

Updated On - February 14 2023 by Abhinandan Singh

Himachal Pradesh University is a non-profit public university located situated at Shimla Hills, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. HPU was established on 22 July 1970 by an Act of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly. The university is affiliated with the University Grants Commission, New Delhi. Himachal Pradesh University offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma & certificate, and doctoral courses under 15 different faculties. Check the details below for more information.

HP University Admission 2023 Highlights

The basic information about the Himachal Pradesh University is tabulated below:

University NameHimachal Pradesh University, Shimla
University TypePrivate University
Basic Admission CriteriaEntrance Test and Merit
Application ModeOnline

Also, check HPU Fee Structure & Courses

HP University Admission 2023 Dates

Events Dates
ApplicationTo be announced 
Last Date to applyTo be announced 
Entrance Exam To be announced 

HP University B.Tech Admission 2023

The university offers B.Tech program in both Regular and Lateral Entry modes. HPU provides admission based on the entrance test conducted by the university itself. 

  • The maximum age limit for admission in B.Tech is 22 years. 
  • Candidates must have at least five years of work experience in Government organizations or PSUs in the relevant field for the admission under Sponsored category under Lateral Entry mode. 
  • 10% seats of the total intake are reserved for women, economically backward and PH candidates in the ratio of 2:3:1.

Check the eligibility criteria and selection criteria for admission in B.tech program from the table below:

Eligibility Criteria for B.tech Admission in HPU
CourseSpecializationEligibility CriteriaSelection Criteria
B.TechInformation TechnologyPassed 10+2 standard (PCM) with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates) in aggregateUniversity-Based Entrance Test followed by counselling.
Computer Science
B.Tech (Lateral Entry)Information TechnologyDiploma in IT or CS with at least 60% marks in aggregate OR B.Sc with Physics and Mathematics with 60% marks in aggregateBased on merit
Format of B.Tech Entrance Test: The exam will consist of two papers, paper 1 and paper 2 with 100 MCQs in each paper. The test centres will be Chandigarh, Shimla, Delhi and Dharamshala only. Check further information from the given table:
Question Paper format for B.Tech Entrance Test
PaperSubjectsNumber of Questions
Paper IPhysics50
Mathematics50
Paper-IIAptitude Test with Logical Reasoning40
IT with GK40
English Language20

HP University M.Sc (Nursing) Admission 2023

At postgraduate level, the university offers M.Sc (Nursing) with various specialisations and the minimum eligibility required for admission in B.Sc (Nursing) or PB (Nursing) with at least one year of work experience. 

Further details about the eligibility criteria and selection process are given in a table below:

Eligibility Criteria for M.Sc Admission in HPU
CourseSpecializationEligibility CriteriaSelection Criteria
M.Sc (Nursing)Medical-Surgical Nursing

Candidates should be a Registered Nurse/Midwife (RN/RM) with a degree in B.Sc/Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with at least 55% marks in aggregate.

Also, one year of experience is mandatory before Post-Basic Nursing and after B.Sc (Nursing).

University-based entrance test followed by counselling
Community Health Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
Child Health Nursing
Obstetrics & Gynaecological Nursing
Format of M.Sc (Nursing) Entrance Test: The test is of two-hours with 150 MCQs of one mark each and no marks will be deducted for wrong answer (No Negative Marking). 

Candidates need to qualify the entrance test with 50% marks ( 40% marks for reserved categories) to secure admission in this program.

HP University M.Sc (Nursing) Application Process 

Candidates need to fill the application form by visiting the official website of the university. Also, they need to upload the scanned copy of the required documents and pay the application fee of Rs. 2500 (Rs. 1250 for reserved categories). 

  • Application fee can be paid either through Debit/Credit card or Net Banking.
  • Once the application fee is paid, submit the duly filled application form and save the registration number for future use.

HP University UG Admission 2023

At the undergraduate level, Himachal Pradesh University also offers BDS, MBBS, BHM, BBA, BCA and LL.B courses. Candidates must have completed 10+2 level from a recognised board with a minimum of 50% marks in the final examination. 

The courses wise eligibility criteria along with the selection procedure is mentioned in a table below:

HPU Eligibility Criteria for Admission in UG Courses
Course Minimum EligibilitySelection Criteria
BDSPassed 10 + 2 from science stream with Biology as a compulsory subject and secure a minimum of 50% marks.Merit in the NEET UG entrance examination.
MBBS
BHMPassed 10 + 2 from any stream with minimum 50% marks in the final examination.Merit-based
BBA

Passed in 10+2 from any stream with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST candidates) in aggregate.

BCACandidates must have passed in 10+2 from any stream with 40% marks (35% marks for SC/ST candidates).
LL.BHolds a Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks in the qualifying examination.Performance in the entrance test conducted by HPU.

HP University PG Admission 2023: MBA, MCA, M.Tech and LL.M

Himachal Pradesh University offers various courses at postgraduate level. The PG courses which are offered by the university are MBA, MTA (Masters of Tourism Administration), MRD (Masters in Rural Development), LL.M, M. Com, MCA, M. Tech, MMC (Masters of Mass Communication) and PGDMC (Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication). 

The university will conduct entrance test for M.Tech admission. Also, 20% extra marks, in addition to the marks obtained in the entrance test will be given to GATE/ NET/ SLET in Computer Science or engineering qualified candidates.

Admission to MBA program is done based on the university-based entrance test- HPUMAT followed by Group Discussion and personal interview conducted by the university itself. Candidates have to secure at least 35% marks to qualify the entrance test conducted by the university. 

The eligibility criteria required by the university for PG admission is given below in detail:

HPU Eligibility Criteria for PG Admission 2023
Course Minimum EligibilitySelection Criteria
MBABachelor’s degree from any stream with a minimum of 50% marks in the qualifying degree examination.Performance in the entrance examination, group discussion and personal interview.
M.Com.B.Com / B.Com (Hons) or BBA or B.A. with Commerce or M.A. / M.Sc. in Economics / Statistics / Mathematics with 50% marks. OR B.A. / B.Sc. degree with Economics / Statistics / Mathematics with 50% marks in Economics / Statistics / Mathematics and 50% marks in aggregateBased on merit in the qualifying examination.
MCABachelor’s degree from any stream with a minimum of 50% marks and Mathematics and Computer Science as a compulsory subject.Performance in the university-based entrance test.
MMCBachelor’s degree from any stream with minimum 50% marks in the qualifying degree examination.
PGDMC
M.TechPass in any Masters degree with minimum 55% marks or equivalent Grade point, in Mathematics / Physics / Electronics / Computer Application (MCA) / Computer Science / Information Technology / 4-years Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology.
MTABachelor’s degree from any stream with minimum 45% marks in the qualifying degree examination.Merit-based
LL.MLL.B from a recognized university with minimum 50% marks in aggregate or B Plus in the grading systemPerformance in the university-based entrance test.
MRDBachelor's Degree in Arts / Science / Commerce from a with minimum 45% marks.Merit-based
MDS
Format of M.Tech Entrance Test: The exam will be of total 200 marks and will consist of 200 MCQs of one mark each.
Format of MCA Entrance Test: Check the complete structure of MCA entrance test from the given table:
Question TypeObjective Type (MCQs)
Total Marks200
Duration120 minutes (two hours)
Medium English
SectionsVerbal Ability, Quant, Data Interpretation & Reasoning, GK & Computer Awareness
Note: The upper age limit for the admission in MCA program is 26 years for General Category, 29 years for SC/ST and 28 years for Girls as on 01 July.

HP University B.Ed & M.Ed Admission 2023 

HPU also offers B.Ed & M.Ed courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level respectively. The candidates must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria for admission in these programmes. Seats will be allotted based on student's performance in the entrance examination conducted by the university. 

The selection criteria followed by the university for admission in B.Ed & M.Ed programmes is given hereby:

Course EligibilitySelection Criteria
B.Ed.Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in a relevant subject with a minimum of 55% marks in the qualifying examinations.Marks obtained in Entrance Exam conducted by the university (HPU. B.Ed CET)
M.Ed.Marks obtained in University-based Entrance Exam.
Note: Relaxation of 5% in aggregate marks will be provided to reserved categories and/Physically handicapped Categories.

HP University Application Process 2023

Students who are willing to take admission in Himachal Pradesh University can apply by filling the online application form. The application form will be available on the official website of the university once the application process starts.

  • Visit the university's official website.
  • Select the course candidates wants to apply and fill the application form.
  • After filling the form click on the "Save" button and a unique Registration Number along with the password will generate. 
  • Now, log in again with the registration number and password.
  • Upload all the necessary documents and click on the "Continue and Save" button.
  • Now, candidates have to pay the application fee by click on the "Make Payment" option.
  • The application fee can be paid either through Debit/Credit card or Net Banking. 
  • Once the application form is paid click on the "Submit Application Form".
  • Candidates must take the printout of the application form after submitting for future reference.
  • Also, they have to carry the printout of the application form along with all required documents in original at the time of counselling.

 Application Fee 

Check the courses-wise application fee of Himachal Pradesh University

For BBA & BCA:
CategorySubsidized seatsNon-Subsidized seats
For GeneralRs. 400Rs. 900
For SC/ST/Antyodya/IRDPRs. 250Rs. 900
For Postgraduate Courses:
CategoryAmount
For GeneralRs. 700
For SC/ST/Antyodya/IRDPRs. 350

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