Bachelor of Library and Information Sciences (B.Lib.I.Sc) 

at HPU Shimla, Shimla

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 Name	Accepted Entrance Exam
MBA	HPU MAT
B.Ed	HPU Entrance Exam
BAMS	NEET
MSc	HPU Entrance Exam

The list of top recruiters during HPU Shimla placements in recent past is presented below:

HPU Shimla Top Recruiters
Tata	Apple
Ford	HCL
Wipro	Asian Paints
Accenture	Cadbury India Ltd
Google	Dabur India Ltd

Yes, candidates need to pass Class 12 with Physics, Mathematics and any other elective subjects with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST) to apply for BTech/ BTech (Hons) programme at Himachal Pradesh University. Both Physics and Mathematics are compulsory subjects to apply for BTech/ BTech (Hons) course.

Himachal Pradesh University has several pros and cons of studying for various students. The good and bad sides are given below:

Good side of studying at HPU:

• In comparison to other universities, HPU is affordable in terms of everything. The tuition fee, along with other fee components is lower.
• The University offers UG, PG, Diploma, PG Diploma, Certificate and PhD courses across various specialisations. All these courses are recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by NAAC. 
• Being in Shimla, students enjoy the scenic view and pleasant weather which can contribute to a positive study environment.
• There are opportunities for research and projects, especially in fields such as environmental science, tourism, and social sciences, which can be enhanced by the university's location.

Bad sides of studying at HPU:

• According to the student reviews on Shiksha, students may find that resources such as libraries and labs can be limited compared to larger institutions.
• Additionally, administrative processes can sometimes be slow, which may affect student experience.

Some of the top recruiters that have visited the University Institute of Technology, Himachal Pradesh University campus for placements include United Spirits, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Amazon Transpotaion, Fluid Metal, Green Ripples Pvt Ltd, Indusnet Techshu, Jk Lesuires, Knowledgehut Solutions, Kumar Wear Pvtltd, Linpack Technologies Pvt Ltd, Nivika Enterprisese, Rd Constro Tech, Shahin Construction, Vilas Rajapkar Consultancy ( Opc ) Pvtltd, Zone By The Park, Citrus Hotel, Terminal Contacts, Deloitte And Touche Assurancr Enterprise Risk And Services India Pvt Ltd, Xrbia Ltd, Gndu Rc Sultanpur Lodhi, 8V Shoes, Fab Lifestyle Pvt Ltd, Codebrew, Coimbatore Diabetic Foundation Hospital, Competition Query Rampur.

According to data gathered from unofficial sources, Operations domain has placed the most number of HPU Shimla students. The domain-wise HPU Shimla alumni placement statistics are presented below:

Note: The “Others” category includes the domains of Education, IT, HR, Finance, Research, Marketing, Customer Success & Support, Media & Communication, Program & Project Management, Consulting and Quality Assurance.

The above-mentioned data is gathered from unofficial sources, hence may vary.

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

Himachal Pradesh University admission 2025 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.

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.

HPU offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes. Some of the courses provided by the university include B.Tech, B.Sc. BCA B.Com M.Tech, MTTM, M.Com MBA, LL. M. and MFA etc. The entrance exams accepted include HPCET JEE Main MAT CAT NEET PG etc. Moreover, the duration of these courses ranges between two-five years. You also need to fulfil the eligibility criteria for HPU course admissions.