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HPU Shimla Course Admissions 2026: Application Form, Dates, Fee, Eligibility

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HPU Admission Overview 2026

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Q:   Which entrance exams are accepted by HPU?
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Himachal Pradesh University conducts entrance exam for some of the courses. National-level entrance exams are accepted for Medical courses. Below are the entrance exam accepted for top HPU programmes:

Course NameAccepted Entrance Exam
MBAHPU MAT 
B.EdHPU Entrance Exam
BAMSNEET
MScHPU Entrance Exam
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Q:   Are admissions open at Himachal Pradesh University?
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Himachal Pradesh University admission 2026 is currently open. Aspirants meeting the eligibility criteria can fill out the application form for the preferred course online. The university offers admission to candidates based on merit in their last qualifying exam or scores in entrance test conducted by the university.

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Q:   How many seats are there in B.Ed in HPU?
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There are a total of 100 seats available for HPU B.Ed programme. The intake capacity is different for HPU affiliated colleges. Candidates are required to qualify HPU Entrance Exam to get a seat in the B.Ed course of the university. Below is HPU affiliated college-wise intake for B.Ed:

InstitutesSeats
International Centre For Distance Education And Open Learning450
Indian Group of Professional Institutions, Sirmour100
L.R. Group of Institutes100
Indian Institute of Education100
Indian Institute of Education100
Maharaja Lakshman Sen Memorial College150
Shiva College of Education200
DDM Sai College100
Shri Vishnu S.D.P.G. College100
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HPU Admission and Application Process 2026

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Q:   What is the qualification for HPU?
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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 NameCommon Eligibility
MBABachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST candidates)
BAClass 12 or an equivalent exam with at least 33% aggregate
B.EdBachelor'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)
BAMSClass 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)
MScBachelor'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
BTechClass 12 with Physics, Mathematics and any other elective subjects with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST)
BComClass 12 or equivalent with Maths/ Economics as a compulsory subject
Q:   Is it good to take admission in Himachal Pradesh University?
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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.

Q:   What is the entrance exam for MBA in HPU?
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HPU MAT is the entrance exam required for HPU Business School, Himachal Pradesh University MBA programme admissions.  HPU MAT is a computer-based test of two hours duration with 200 questions. It is conducted once in a year. The syllabus of the entrance exam is similar to national level management entrance test syllabuses, which include topics such as verbal ability, reading comprehension, quantitative ability, data adequacy, and data interpretation.

Q:   How to get admission to BAMS at HPU?
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Aspirants are required to first register for the BAMS course at HPU followed by selection rounds. Below is step-wise HPU admission process for BAMS:

STEP 1: Application Process

Candidates are first required to fill NEET application form. After NEET, aspirants need to fill out the online application form of HPU. The application fee is INR 2,000 for General and other categories (INR 1,000 for SC/ ST). 

STEP 2: Selection

Himachal Pradesh University selects candidates for BAMS based on NEET score. The university releases a provision category-wise merit list based on NEET score of the candidates.

STEP 3: Counselling and Seat Allotment

Selected candidates are further called for counselling. The result of counselling is made available on the official website of the university. Aspirants are required to confirm the allotted seat by paying the course fee.

HPU Shimla
M.Sc. Admissions 2027

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UG 3 years2024-25
Total students1371
% Female students
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31%
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UG 4 years2024-25
Total students1358
% Female students
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23%
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HPU Scholarships 2026

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Q:   Does HPU Shimla offer fee waiver?
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Yes, UIT under Himachal Pradesh University offers full-tuition fee waiver to six candidates (3 to students with annual income less than INR 2.5 Lacs per annum, 2 to meritorious girls and 1 to Physically Challenged) in each Engineering branch as per AICTE norms. Further, all the physically challenged candidates are exempted from all kinds of fee whatsoever (except refundable security deposit).

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Q:   What all financial aid options are available at HPU?
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HPU offers scholarships as financial aid based on Economically backward category to students who belong to categories such as BPL for continuing their higher education. Sports scholarship to 16 students belonging from the teaching department for outstanding performance in sports, and cultural activity scholarship is awarded to 10 students for their performance in academic and cultural activities.

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Q:   What are the popular programmes at Himachal Pradesh University?
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Himachal Pradesh University offers BTech programme for the duration 4-years. The university BTech specialisation in:

  • Computer Science Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Electronics and Communication
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
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Q:   Which are the important topics for HPU MAT Reasoning and Numerical Skills section?
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Some of the important topics for HPU MAT Reasoning and Numerical Skills section are:

  • Geometry
  • Ratios and Proportion
  • Number System
  • Work and Time
  • HCF & LCM
  • Algebra
  • Profit & Loss
  • In-equations Quadratic and linear equations
  • Geometric Progression
  • Percentages & Averages
  • Partnership (Accounts)
  • Time-Speed-Distance
  • Mean, Median & Mode
  • Assertion & Reasons
  • Cause and effect
  • Assumption-premise-conclusion
  • Critical reasoning
  • Analytical and logical reasoning
  • Coding and decoding
  • Family tree
  • Statements and conclusions
  • Statements and assumptions
  • Visual reasoning symbol based problem

Candidates preparing for HPU MAT must ensure to solve sample papers and mock tests to become familiar with the type of questions asked in Reasoning and Numerical skills section. 

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HPU Shimla
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.8/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements3.2
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure3.8
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.0
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This year, companies like Amazon, Wipro, etc., visited our college for placements.
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Wipro is the only recognised company which came to our college but it offers a really low package.
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MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - Batch of 2028
Offered by RPGMC Kangra - Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College
3.6
4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty3.0Crowd & Campus Life3.0Value for Money
Some faculty members are helpful, while others are not.
Placements: There are 120 students in my batch who enrolled in 2023. Since it is a medical college, there is no campus placement. However, some of my seniors are working as medical officers at Tata. All students get internships because it is a government medical college.
Infrastructure: Wi-Fi is available in every hostel and all hospital buildings. The college also has a central library. The hostel quality is quite good, though not excellent, and it has all the necessary facilities a person requires. We have three sports courts. There is a separate mess for each hostel, and the quality of food is average. We have seven MBBS hostels. Two of them are for first-year boys and girls, while the rest are allotted to seniors. Almost all students get accommodation. Overall, the hostel facilities are amazing.
Faculty: Some teachers are helpful, while others are not. They are qualified and knowledgeable, but the teaching quality does not meet the requirements. The semester exams are not very tough, except for PSM, which is a nightmare for students. The college follows strict anti-ragging rules and regulations, and serious action is taken against any violations.
Other: I would suggest this college only if you don't want to leave your hometown. If you get the chance to join a better college than this one, go for it.
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Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Batch of 2028
Offered by L.R. Group of Institutes
2.0
1.0Placements2.0Infrastructure3.0Faculty2.0Crowd & Campus Life2.0Value for Money
Nothing is good about this college. The teaching quality and standard of living are very poor.
Placements: Only 5–10% of students get placements in this course. The highest package offered by the college is 6 LPA, while the minimum package is 2 LPA. No renowned companies approach the students, and no internships are available on campus.
Infrastructure: The college lacks good infrastructure. Facilities are very below average. There is no Wi-Fi, and the classrooms are below average, although they are maintained. The mess food quality is very poor. Sports and games facilities are average.
Faculty: Teachers are sometimes helpful and sometimes not. They are qualified and knowledgeable, but the teaching quality is average. The semester exams are very difficult, and the checking is quite strict. The pass percentage is 33%.
Other: Average colleges do not take admission.
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Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - Batch of 2028
Offered by Government College of Education, Dharamshala
4.4
5.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money
Best for B.Ed in Himachal.
Placements: I don't know about the whole batch, but there is an interviewing international school that comes once in September month, and 6 students give interviews there, out of which 5 get placed in that school. You can check it out on the official GCTE Dharamshala FB page.
Infrastructure: The classrooms are okay and airy, well-furnished, and all are equipped with an LCD panel. Also, you can enjoy 5G Wi-Fi in almost every campus room of this college. Also, the library is good enough for the students who are preparing for teaching-related exams.
Faculty: Teachers are mostly helpful and well-qualified in their field. The course is tiring, as most of the day is spent there, as a science student, you can find that you are in the wrong place. Semester exams are easy but lengthy, as you have to write at least 5-6 pages per question of a unit.
Other: I choose it because I don't have any other option. It's good, though sometimes I think I am in the wrong place because you are almost always busy and cannot prepare for your own exams along with it. But the environment is good if you are just here for B.Ed. Almost every day and every month, there are small events organized by different clubs of the college to engage students and creativity. You can get different state scholarships with it through NSP.
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Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) - Batch of 2028
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Dissatisfied because of faculty.
Placements: I don't know about the percentage, but honestly, it's bad. Also, the package is bad. I don't know the exact details, but one guy from our college gets Rs. 10,000 a month for working as a sales representative in a Maruti Suzuki showroom. It's a top recruiter at our college, to be honest. New roles are coming, according to what our college tells us. For example, working with a CA and getting a Rs. 7,000 stipend.
Infrastructure: There is no Wi-Fi. All of it is broken by students. The toilets are trash. You can't even go through that area. The water facility is bad. It has still water and is very dirty. The library is average, as is the computer lab. Most PCs in our college are filled with viruses. The area is dusty. The playground is in bad condition, filled with tall grass and dangerous insects.
Faculty: Not quite. Teachers are not very good. They care about when the classes are over. Whatever they teach, they don't even seem to understand what they are teaching. The marker doesn't work, and the board is dirty. One teacher doesn't even know how to teach cost accounting.
Other: Nothing, not a single thing, is good about our course. But for Rs. 3,400, it's kind of okay and manageable. They should improve the clean drinking water, provide better toilets and better canteens, and have a projector, lectern, etc., in every class.
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Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) - Batch of 2027
Offered by M.L.S.M College
3.4
3.0Placements4.0Infrastructure3.0Faculty3.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money
Genuine review of MLSM College.
Placements: 20 percent of students got placed in my course. The college says they provide campus placement, but the number of people who got campus placement is low, and they also didn't get a high-paying placement. If you want a good salary, you have to give interviews outside. College placement offers are too few.
Infrastructure: Facilities and infrastructure are good. All the labs and books are available in college. The library has a good number of books. The college didn't have any hostel you can find some hostels near the college. The college didn't provide any hostel services. You can participate in different cultural programs and sports. Also, the college didn't have a canteen. There was a canteen in the past but currently there is no canteen in the college.
Faculty: Teachers are helpful, qualified, and highly knowledgeable. They treat students well and they explain topics in a very easy and simple way. The course is good if you are a good student, the teacher will pay more attention to you and give you a little more attention. Semester examinations are neither too easy nor too hard. If you study well, you will pass easily.
Other: College fest happens on a regular basis but is not too much fun. Only some people join it.
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B.Sc. (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) - Batch of 2028
Offered by Government College, Dharamshala
4.8
5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money
I am absolutely satisfied.
Placements: Students with a minimum of 65 percent in 12th class got placed. Highest package is 12 LPA. The minimum is 5 LPA. The average is around 8 LPA. Top recruiting companies for B.Sc. graduates from government colleges include IT majors like Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Wipro, Tech services firms like Infosys and Accenture, pharma-biotech companies like Biocon, and healthcare diagnostic providers like Apollo Hospital, Reddy's Laboratories, Apollo Hospital, Fortis Healthcare, and Cipla Analytics.
Infrastructure: 24/7 Wi-Fi is available. The infrastructure is also very nice. The classrooms have LED screens on which the teacher taught us. The hostel food is also very good. The canteen and medical facilities are also nice. The college also supports sports.
Faculty: Teachers are very helpful and also Ph.D. qualified and have too much knowledge. The teaching quality is very nice. The course curriculum is relevant and it also makes the students industry-ready. The semester exams are quite difficult but they help us to increase our knowledge. The pass percentage is around 50 percent.
Other: This course is very valuable for the future and it provides us with a secure future. The washrooms are quite not good enough for girls and they can be improved. College facilities give us a very quiet and studyable campus. The crowd is quite okay and connectivity is also good. The surroundings of the campus are so nice and they also organise a fest.
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HPU Admission 2026 FAQs

Q:   What is the fees of HPU?
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Candidates who have made it to the HPU final shortlist are eligible to pay the course fee and secure seat. The course fee for all the courses offered by HPU have various components, such as tuition fee, hostel fee, and security deposit. 

Check the table below to learn more about the course fee at HPU: 

Course NameTotal Tuition Fee
MBAINR 4,800 - INR 2.5 lakh
BAMSINR 1.7 Lacs - INR 3.1 lakh
B.EdINR 44,200 - INR 2.4 lakh
BAINR 1,800 - INR 78,000
MScINR 2,400 - INR 1.8 lakh

It should be noted that the given fee is as per official sources, but can still vary.

Q:   What is the fee refund policy at HPU?
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Himachal Pradesh University follows a fee refund policy in case of cancellation or withdrawal of admission. Below is the fee refund percentage along with applicable conditions:

Fee Refund %Point of time when notice of withdrawal of admission is received 
100%

15 days or more before the formally notified last date of admission

90%Less than 15 days before the formally notified last date of admission
80%15 days of less after the formally notified last date of admission
50%30 days or less, but more than 15 days after formally notified last date of admission
00%More than 30 days after formally notified last date of admission
Q:   How many non-subsidized seats are there for HPU MBA?
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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:

CategorySeat
Open to all12
Internal General30
SC9
ST4
Physically Challenges1
Cultural Activitist2
Sports Person2
Q:   When will NTA release the NEET 2026 result?
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The NEET 2025 result is expected to be released in the first week of June 2025, within a month of conducting the exam. NTA does not announce the NEET result date in advance. Although last year the result date was stated to be declared on June 14, NTA released it 10 days in advance. Hence, there is no fixed date or schedule for NTA to declare the NEET result. Prior to the declaration of the result, NTA releases the final NEET answer key. Last year, NEET was conducted on May 5 and the result was declared June 4.

Q:   Which are the books to prepare for NEET?
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Among all the books of NEET in the world, first, go for the NCERT books. You must complete all the NCERT books first before moving to other reference books available in the market. After completing the NCERT books, you can go for the following books to boost up your practice and concepts: 1.Dinesh's Objective books 2.Trueman's Biology 3.MTG's Fingertips 4.HC Verma 5.R.D.Sharma All the best!
Q:   What is the date of NEET 2026?
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NTA announced the NEET 2024 exam date on September 19, 2023. NEET 2024 exam was conducted on May 5. The result of NEET 2024 was declared on June 4, 2024. After the result declaration, several irregularities and anomalies were found in the result and the scoring system. Hence, NTA is reconducting NEET 2024 on June 23, 2024, for 1,563 candidates who were awarded grace marks. The result will be declared on June 30, 2024. The NEET 2024 counselling process for the 15 per cent All India Quota (AIQ) seats is likely to be conducted from July 6, 2024 onwards. 

The NEET 2024 application process was conducted from February 9, 2024, to March 16, 2024. The last date of application was extended from March 9, by a week. The application and correction windows were reopened in April. While the NEET exam dates were scheduled in September and July a couple of years ago owing to the pandemic situation, it took a toll on the medical admission schedule. To bridge this gap, NTA conducted NEET in May last year. The trend is being continued for NEET 2024 as well. 

Q:   When can I apply for BA at HPU?
A: 

HPU has not released official dates for BA programme yet. However, as per the previous year schedule, below are tentative HPU admission dates for BA registration:

EventDate (Tentative)
Registration OpensSecond week of Jul '24
Last date to applyLast week of Jul '24
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When does HPU Shimla BTech admission start?

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HPU Shimla BTech admission starts with the JEE Mains admission process. The registrations for the JEE Main session 2 exam 2026 are now live, and the last date to apply is Feb 25, 2026. The session 2 exam will be held from Apr 2 to Apr 9, 2026. 

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When does HPU Shimla BTech classes start?

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HPU BTech academic session starts after the admission process ends for both the HPCET and JEE Mains entrance exam. The counselling takes place in June for both the exams and the academic session starts in July. Candidates aspiring to take admission into BTech at HPU Shimla need to wait till the coun

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Can I get direct admission to HPU Shimla BTech?

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No, candidates can not take direct admission to HPU Shimla BTech programme. The admission takes place through the merit secured in HPCET and JEE Mains entrance exam. Thus candidates have to appear for the entrance exams to secure admission into the programme. Based on the applications received by th

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Is it difficult to get admission to HPU Shimla BTech?

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No, it is not difficult to get admission to HPU Shimla BTech. Admission into the BTech programme takes place through the JEE Mains & HPCET entrance exam. Therefore, if candidates are not able to secure admission into the BTech programme through JEE Mains they can apply for HPCET to secure admission

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How to get previous year's question paper for MSc chemistry of HPU CET?

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Dear Student Please go through the given link on HPU's official website and you will find MSc previous year question paper is available there. http://www.hpuniv.ac.in/university-detail/icdeol/old-question-papers

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