M.A. Economics Colleges in Himachal Pradesh - Fees, Admissions, Eligibility

The eligibility requirement for HPU UG courses is a minimum of Class 12. However, graduation is required for PG courses. Below is course-wise HPU eligibility for top programmes:

Course Name	Common Eligibility
MBA	Bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST candidates)
BA	Class 12 or an equivalent exam with at least 33% aggregate
B.Ed	Bachelor's degree (Medical/ Non-Medical/ Commerce/ Arts) or master's degree in Science/ Social Sciences/ Humanities/ Commerce or bachelor's in Engineering or Technology with specialisation in Science and Mathematics with at least 55% aggregate or 5.51 CGPA or Grade B+ (45% aggregate or 4.51 CGPA for SC/ ST/ OBC/ Physically Handicapped candidates)
BAMS	Class 12 or its equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, Biology which shall include a practical test in science subjects & English individually and must have obtained a minimum of 50% aggregate (40% aggregate for SC/ ST/ OBC)
MSc	Bachelor's degree of a University established by law in India (with the subject of study for MSc as one of the subjects) in 2nd Division or with at least 45% aggregate (40% aggregate in case of SC/ST candidates) or Honours in the subject concerned
BTech	Class 12 with Physics, Mathematics and any other elective subjects with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST)
BCom	Class 12 or equivalent with Maths/ Economics as a compulsory subject

HPU Regional Centre Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh University offers median package range of INR 261,550 during in-campus placements. It has a decent placement assistance program.

HPCET 2026 counselling dates will be announced soon. All candidates will have to participate in the HPCET counselling process for allotment into the BTech courses offered by the participating institutes. The selection of courses had to be done in the order of preference. The allotment will be done as per the candidate's rank, preferences and seat availability.