HPU Shimla: Admissions 2024, Placements, Ranking, Courses, Fees, Cutoff 2024

Yes, HPU offers three-year BA at the UG level through Department of Evening Studies. The BA programme is divided into six semesters. Besides, the university also offers three-year BA and BA (Hons) courses through more than 150 affiliated colleges. HPU also offers BA programme in distance education mode through International Centre for Distance Education and Open Learning. Candidates should have passed Class 12 or an equivalent exam in four written subjects (including English) with at least 33% aggregate to apply for HPU BA programme.

HPU, Shoolini University and CUHP are recognised universities of Himachal Pradesh. Below is the comparison between all three universities based on fees and intake parameters:

University Name	Tuition Fees	Seat Intake
HPU	INR 1,800 - INR 78,000	140 (Department of Evening Studies)
Shoolini University	INR 96,000 - INR 12.8 lakh	-
CUHP	INR 5,900	66

*This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

Himachal Pradesh University, Department of Evening Studies release merit list after the registration process is over. The university usually releases two merit list to announce the names of shortlisted candidates for BCom programme admission. Since, the official schedule is not out yet. Below are the tentative HPU dates for BCom merit list as per the previous year schedules:

Event	Date (Tentative)
Release of first merit list	Third week of Jul '24
Admission and fee deposit	Third week of Jul '24
Display of second merit list	Last week of Jul '24
Admission and fee deposit	Last week of Jul '24

 

Himachal Pradesh University BCom admission is entirely merit-based for the academic year 2024. The admissions are based on marks obtained by candidates in the Class 12 or an equivalent examination. Candidates who have passed the Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognised board can get admission to the BCom programme.

Yes, HPU reserves seats for reserved category candidates. Below is category-wise reservation:

Category	Reservation %
SC candidates of HP domicile	15%
ST candidates of HP domicile	7.5%

Apart from this, 77.5% seats are filled under:

25% seats for the admission shall be open for all candidates while 75% will be filled out of the candidates, who have passed their qualifying exam from HP University or HP Krishi Vishwavidayalaya Palampur or Central Y S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, HP Technical University and Central University of Himachal Pradesh or the candidates who are Himachal domicile irrespective of passing qualifying examination from any other University. 

Subsidized seats are offered according to the category of the candidates while non-subsidiary seats are open to all. There are a total of 60 non-subdizised seats for MBA at HPU Business School. Below is the seat breakup for Non-Subsidized seats for MBA:

Category	Seat
Open to all	12
Internal General	30
SC	9
ST	4
Physically Challenges	1
Cultural Activitist	2
Sports Person	2

To prepare for the NEET exam and achieve a good rank, you can follow these tips:

1. Understand the Exam: NEET is a competitive exam for admission to undergraduate MBBS and BDS courses. It is essential to be familiar with the exam pattern, syllabus, and time limitations.
2. Study Material: Use good study material and master the NCERT content. Consult NEET teachers and toppers to identify the best books and resources.
3. Time Management: Practice is key, and time management is essential. You will need to complete 180 questions within a time duration of 3 hours, so managing your time during the exam is crucial.
4. Conceptual Understanding: Focus on understanding the concepts well and practicing problems within the NEET syllabus. Clear your doubts quickly and improve on speed and accuracy when solving questions.
5. Mock Tests and Revision: Solve a lot of mock tests, including past year papers, and learn from your mistakes. Make class notes and follow a smart revision technique to reinforce your learning.
6. Stay Motivated: It's important to stay disciplined, focused, and positive throughout your preparation. Avoid multitasking, procrastination, and distractions like social media.
7. Seek Assistance: Consider online assistance, mentorship, and test series schemes to get guidance, clear doubts, and track your progress.

Remember, consistent hard work, regular practice, and a disciplined approach are key to cracking the NEET exam with a good rank

 

The total tuition fee for Himachal Pradesh University B.Ed ranges between INR 19,200 and INR 2.4 lakh. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Once the aspirants are shortlisted, they need to pay a programme fee to confirm their seat in the university. Apart from the tuition fee, aspirants also need to pay an application fee of INR 1,100 (INR 550 for SC/ ST/ Physically Handicapped candidates) for B.Ed entrance exam.

HPU NEET MDS Cutoff 2024 was released for MDS admission. The closing ranks for various course varied between 160 and 642, for the General All India quota candidates. At 500 rank, the course available for the General AI candidates would be MDS in Oral Medicine and Radiology and MDS in Prosthodontics, as these courses have a lenient cutoff. 

There are a total of 275 seats in BAMS programme offered by HPU-affiliated colleges. Out of the total intake, 85% seats are reserved for State Quota while 15% are for All India Quota. Below is HPU intake for BAMS:

HPU Affiliated College	Intake
Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Post-Graduate Ayurvedic College and Hospital	75
Shiva Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital	60
Solan Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital	75
Abhilashi Ayurvedic College & Research Institute	60

MBA is one of the popular courses of Himachal Pradesh University. The in-depth detailed curriculum, low fee and placement opportunities are some of the highlighting points of the course. The fee for HPU MBA course ranges between INR 4,800 and INR 1.4 lakh. 

The university conducts placement drive every year. Companies such as Paytm, Amazon, IBM and Cars24 among others visited the campus for placements and Internships. The university recorded 80% hiring rate during placements 2022.

HPU and, Bahra University are recognised universities of Himachal Pradesh. Below is the college comparison between both the universities based on fees and seat intake parameters:

University Name	Tuition Fees	Seat Intake
Himachal Pradesh University	INR 1,800 - INR 1.1 lakh	80 (Department of Evening Studies)
Bahra University	INR 1.4 lakh	30

*This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

Yes, Himachal Pradesh University accepts NEET score for admission to BAMS. NEET exam is conducted once a year in offline or paper-pencil-based test (PBT) mode for three hours and 20 minutes or 200 minutes. As far as the NEET exam pattern is concerned, there are 200 questions from Physics, Chemistry and Biology, out of which 180 questions have to be attempted. Candidates after qualifying NEET have to apply for HPU BAMS programme. The university releases a merit list based on NEET score of the candidates. 

There are a total of 140 seats available at HPU, Department of Evening Studies for BA programme. Besides, the university also has seats in affiliated colleges for BA. Below is intake at HPU affiliated colleges for BA programme:

Institutes	Seats
Swami Vivekanand Government College	3200
Swami Vivekanand Government Degree College	1087
Government College, Jukhala	640
Government College, Lad-Bharol	480
GGDSD College	420

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. 

Candidates planning to apply for HPU MBA programme must complete their graduation. Below is the detailed eligibility for Himachal Pradesh University MBA course:

• Candidates who have passed bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST candidates) can apply for MBA .
• Candidates appearing for their final year exam of bachelor's degree can also appear in HPU MAT, but the final selection is subject to satisfying the eligibility condition.
• Except for Non-subsidised, serving or retired defence personnel, the maximum age limit is 26 years for boys and 28 years for girls (29 years in case of SC/ST candidates both for ST boys and girls) as on July 1 of the year concerned.

Himachal Pradesh University is recognised by UGC and NAAC. Also, HPU has a total of 7 institutes which include the Department of Evening Studies, HPU Business School, University Institute of Technology, HPU College of Business Studies, University Institute of Legal Studies, Institute of Tribal Studies, Institute of Vocational Studies. Since, it is a public state university, the programme fee is very less. 

Taking admission in HPU will also provide placement opportunities to students. The university conducts placement drive every year. According to Himachal Pradesh University NIRF report 2024, the median package offered during HPU Shimla BTech and MBA placements 2023 stood at INR 4 LPA and INR 5.5 LPA, respectively.

Yes, you can do MBA after BA from Himachal Pradesh University. MBA is one of India's most adaptable postgraduate programmes as it accepts students from a variety of educational backgrounds. MBA after pursuing BA from Himachal Pradesh University, is somewhat a doable choice.

{Source: M.A. students & alumni}

After analyzing the reviews and feedback from students and alumni, here's a summary of what they have to say:

Pros:

* Knowledgeable faculty: Most reviewers praised the professors' knowledge and willingness to help students.
* Good infrastructure: The campus has modern amenities like Wi-Fi, smart classrooms, and a large library.
* Cultural activities: The university hosts cultural festivals and encourages students to participate in various competitions.
* High placement rate: Around 80% of students in the reviewer's batch got placed, although some may require additional qualifications.
* Affordable fees: With a relatively low annual fee of INR20,000, many students found it feasible to pursue the course.

Cons:

* Teaching methodology: Some reviewers felt that the teaching style could use improvement, suggesting more innovative approaches like using projectors.
* Limited direct placements: While most students got placed, some noted that these opportunities might arise outside of the college's efforts.

Verdict: Pursuing an M.A. at HPU seems worth considering, particularly for those interested in the field of English literature. Although some areas could use improvement, the university's strong faculty, good infrastructure, and affordable fees make it an attractive option. However, students should be aware that limited direct placements may exist, and they might need to explore alternative career paths or further education.

Yes, HPU is good for B.Ed. The admission shall be made on the basis of Academic Merit. The applicant should be a teacher possessing Graduation/Post Graduation Degree with 55% (50% marks in case of SC/ST) with two years teaching experience in a Government or Government recognised school located in the territorial jurisdiction of the University and within the State of Himachal Pradesh. The eligibility conditions are and shall be the same as prescribed by the NCTE/any other competent authority from time to time.

Himachal Pradesh University BA admission is entirely merit-based for the academic year 2024. The admissions are based on marks obtained by candidates in the Class 12 examination. Candidates who have passed the Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognised board can get admission to the BA programme.