Colleges in Himachal Pradesh

Yes, candidates need to complete a minimum of Class 12 to apply for HPU BCom programme. Below is detailed eligibility:

Class 12 examination from a Board/ University established by law in India with Maths/ Economics as compulsory subjects.

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Class 12 examination of the CBSE or an equivalent examination with Maths/ Economics as the compulsory subject. The aggregate marks will be determined on the basis of one language and three other pass elective subjects.

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The Pre-University examination with Maths/ Economics as a compulsory subject.

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Intermediate examination with Maths/ Economics as a compulsory subject or an equivalent examination or Class 12 examination with Maths and Economics as compulsory subjects of the Council of Indian School Certificate Examination, New Delhi.

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Any examination of a University/ Board College or School of a foreign country recognised as equivalent with Maths/ Economics as a compulsory subject by the Vice-Chancellor/ equivalence committee either of its own or on the recommendation of the Association of Indian Universities.

HPU BCom admission is merit-based for the year 2024. Candidates are first required to fill out the application form and then wait for the merit list. Find below the HPU BCom admission process:

STEP 1: Application Process

As per the Department of Evening Studies prospectus, candidates are required to submit the application form offline. Candidates are required to visit the official website of HPU, download the prospectus, fill out the form and, submit the form, along with the necessary documents and, application fee to the admission committee.

STEP 2: Selection Criteria

The university releases the merit list on the official website of the university. The merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained by candidates in the qualifying exams.

STEP 3: Admission and Fees Deposit

Candidates whose names appear on the merit list and required to confirm their admission by paying the HPU BCom course fees.

HPU reserves some seats for SC/ ST candidates of Himachal domicile. Below is the HPU BCom seat reservation criteria:

The remaining 77.5% of seats shall be filled as under:

25% of the seats for admission shall be open for all aspirants irrespective of the institution from where they have passed their qualifying exam;

75% of the seats are reserved for candidates who have passed their qualifying exam from HPU or HP Krishi Vishvavidyalaya or Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, subject to the following reservations:

• 5% seats- reserved for outstanding sportsmen/ women (who have represented the University or State in Inter-University or Inter-State tournaments).
• 5% seats- reserved for candidates who have shown outstanding performance in cultural activities