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Himachal Pradesh University BA admission is entirely merit-based for the academic year 2024 and candidates seeking admission to the BA at HPU must qualify the Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognised board. Therefore, Class 12 marks are enough for admission to the BA programme.
Yes, candidates need to complete a minimum of Class 12 to apply for HPU BA programme. Below is detailed eligibility:
- Candidates need to pass Class 12 or an equivalent exam in four written subjects (including English) with at least 33% aggregate or,
- Candidates seeking admission to BA with Mathematics as one of the subjects of study, should have either 45% marks in aggregate or 45% aggregate in Mathematics at Class 12.
- Aspirants who have completed pre-university examination (two years) or an examination recognised equivalent thereto (pass in four subjects, one language and three elective subjects) with 33% aggregate can apply.
- Candidates who have passed any examination of a University/ Board/ College or School in a foreign country recognised as equivalent with at least 33% aggregate or BA/ BSc/ BCom Part-I of the old three-year degree course can also apply.
- Aspirants who have completed Class 12 examination (academic stream) conducted by the HP Board of School Education (or in case of Shastri, pass in Prak Shastri from Sanskrit Colleges affiliated to the HPU) or an examination accepted as equivalent thereto by the various bodies of the HP University can also apply.
No, candidates do not require passing an entrance exam for admission to BTech (lateral entry) at Himachal Pradesh University. Admission to BTech (LE) courses is based on merit of the aspirants in the last qualifying exam. Candidates need to complete a three-year Diploma preferably in the same branch (IT/CSE/CE/EE/ECE) with at least 45% aggregate (40% aggregate for reserved category) ), preferably from Himachal Pradesh State Board of Technical Education or equivalent to get admission in BTech (LE) programme.
Candidates applying for Himachal Pradesh University B.Ed have to pass a minimum of Class 12. There is relaxation in the eligibility criteria for SC/ ST/ Physically Handicapped candidates. Below is detailed eligibility for HPU B.Ed programme:
- Aspirants need to complete 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) to apply for B.Ed course.
- SC/ ST/ OBC/ Physically Handicapped aspirants can also apply with 50% or 5.01 CGPA or Grade B in bachelor's in Engineering or Technology.
Yes, upon the completion of a BCom degree from Himachal Pradesh University, you are eligible to pursue an MBA. Numerous business schools welcome applicants to their MBA programmes with a variety of academic backgrounds. It is crucial to learn about the particular requirements of the MBA programme you're interested in before applying for admission. While some MBA programmes may favour candidates with specific UG courses, others may require candidates to have work experience.
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 |
Yes, HPU conducts an entrance exam for B.Ed admission. As per the 2023 schedule, the university is expected to conduct the entrance exam in last week of May, 2024. The standard of examination will be of graduation level. Below are the details for HPU Entrance Exam for B.Ed:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Type of questions | MCQ |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Total no. of questions | 150 |
| No. of sections | 5 |
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.
OR
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.
OR
The Pre-University examination with Maths/ Economics as a compulsory subject.
OR
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.
OR
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.
Candidates wishing to apply for BAMS at Himachal Pradesh University need to complete at least Class 12 and qualify NEET exam. Below is detailed eligibility for HPU BAMS programme:
- Aspirants must have passed 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 minimum of 50% aggregate (40% aggregate for SC/ ST/ OBC) to apply for HPU BAMS.
- No candidate shall be admitted to BAMS Degree Course unless he/ she has attained the age of seventeen years on or before 31 December of the year of his/ her admission in the first year of the course and not more than of 25 years on or before the 31st December of the year of admission in the first year of the course.
Candidates need to pass Class 12 examination or equivalent with Physics, Mathematics and other elective subjects with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST) to apply for HPU Shimla BTech/ BTech (Hons) programme.
Aspirants applying for BTech must not be more than 22 years in age as on July 1 of the year of admission.
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.
HPU offers admission to BAMS based on NEET score. The below cutoff indicates a moderatetly difficult admission process as, candidates are required to secure a good rank in the exam. Below is the NEET cutoff 2023 for HPU BAMS programme:
| Course | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS ) | 416 |
| Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) | 30 |
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:
| Institutes | Seats |
|---|---|
| International Centre For Distance Education And Open Learning | 450 |
| Indian Group of Professional Institutions, Sirmour | 100 |
| L.R. Group of Institutes | 100 |
| Indian Institute of Education | 100 |
| Indian Institute of Education | 100 |
| Maharaja Lakshman Sen Memorial College | 150 |
| Shiva College of Education | 200 |
| DDM Sai College | 100 |
| Shri Vishnu S.D.P.G. College | 100 |
Himachal Pradesh University Shimla conducts an entrance exam for B.Ed admission. The minimum qualifying marks in the entrance test is 35% (53 out of 150). That means, aspirants must get at least 53 questions correct for getting admission to B.Ed programme.
There is relaxation in the cutoff requirement for SC/ ST/ Physically Handicapped candidates. There is 5% relaxation for SC/ ST/ OBC/ Physically Handicapped candidates. Candidates need to get 30 questions correct out of 150.
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 |
Accross various specialisations and various affiliated colleges, HPU Shimla provides 960 seats in its BTech programme. Out of all the affiliated colleges, University Institute of Technology and SRET College of Engineering and Technology provide the most amount of seats. Both the colleges provide 300 seats each in their BTech programme. Therefore, candidates applying for admission at HPU Shimla will also have to choose their preferred college of admission for BTech.
Candidates appearing for HPU B.Ed entrance exam have to secure at least 35% for passing the exam. Aspirants have to get at least 53 questions correct out of total 150. There is relaxation of 5% in the passing marks for SC/ ST/ Physically Handicapped candidates. Such aspirants have to get 30% or 45 questions correct out of 150. Aspirants must also fulfil the eligibility requirements along with the entrance exam criteria to get admission to B.Ed programme.
HPU applications usually open in April. As per the 2023 schedule, below are tentative dates for HPU B.Ed admission:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration | Apr '24 - May '24 |
| Dates for corrections of errors, if any, committed by the candidates while filling online application form | May '24 |
Yes, Himachal Pradesh University reserves some seats for students belonging to Himachal Pradesh. The total management seats will be 10% of the seats for Himachali Bonafide candidates. The admissions of the candidates of Bonafide of Himachal Pradesh under 85% seats to B.Ed. course in all the Institutions/Colleges will be made strictly in order of merit of the entrance test. Below is reservation criteria of HPU:
| Category | Reservation % |
|---|---|
| Bonafide Himachali candidates | 85% |
| Students of other States | 15% |
HPU Shimla
Student Forum
Answered 5 months ago
Candidates who have completed a 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 are eligible to appl
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Answered 6 months ago
HPU Shimla accepts several entrance exams for various courses. The university also conducts in-house exams. Interested students must appear for the exams followed by the interview round. Accepted entrance exams include:
- NEET UG for BAMS
- HPCET and JEE Main for BTech
- HPU MAT for MBA
- GATE for MTech
- HPCET f
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 years ago
No, you have to give retest for the third year then only you will eligible for the fourth year examination if you fail to pass the retest you might have to repeat third year so prepare well for the re examination and the short answer to your question is you can't apply for 4th year examination until
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 12 months ago
Yes, HPU Shimla provides reservation for students from Himachal Pradesh. Candidates who have passed out from schools in Himachal Pradesh have 60% reservation irrespective of caste category. To be eligible for admission, the candidate must have passed their Class 12 from a school recognised by the st
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 12 months ago
Yes, candidates can apply for an online BCom programme at HPU through the International Centre for Distance Education and Open Learning (ICDEOL). The university provides open and distance learning opportunities for most of its courses through this programme. Candidates can apply for admission in the
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