Himachal Pradesh University Shimla Answered Questions

To apply for M.A. in Geography at HPU Shimla, candidates must have a B.A./B.Sc./B.Com/B.Sc.(Agri)/B.Sc. (Home Science)/B.Sc. (Engg) /BBS/BAMS/GAMS/ B. Parma B.T or B.Ed/ B.Lib.Sc./ B.L./B.V.Sc./B.E./ B.Tech./ Vashista Shastri/BBA/BCA degree from a university established by law in India with at least second division or 45% marks or honors in the subject of study for M.A.
Admissions are typically done in July/August. Teaching for the Master's degree courses starts in August.
For more information, visit the official website of Himachal Pradesh University or contact the geography department directly.

Yes, there are overhead expenses during M.A. in Geography at HPU Shimla.
| Particulars | Amount(Boys) | Amount(Girls) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Research Fee @800/- per month | 12x800=9600 | 12x800=9600 |
| University Development Fee @500/- Annually | | |
| Library Security (Refundable) | 600-00 | 600-00 |
| Identity Card | 50-00 | 50-00 |
| Caution Fee (Refundable) | 300-00 | 300-00 |
| Student Aid Fund | 50-00 | 50-00 |
| Cultural Act. Fund | 50-00 | 50-00 |
| Population Edu. Club fee | 60-00 | 60-00 |
| Amalgamated Fund (@ Rs.100 pm) | 600-00 | 600-00 |
| Magazine Fee | 50-00 | 50-00 |
| Total Part-I | 3050-00 | 1250-00 |
| Total Part-II | 1760-00 | 1760-00 |
| Total Part-I & II | 4810-00 | 3010-00 |
| Research Fee (Rs.600/- per month) | 3,600-00 | 3,600-00 |
| Grand Total | 8,410-00 | 6,610-00 |
| Grand Total | 16,030-00 | 12,430-00 |

Fill the online application form.
Appear for the entrance exam.
Check the cut-off list.
Complete the admission formalities.
Pay the admission fees.
Note: The above steps are general and may vary as per the specific requirements of HPU Shimla. It's always best to check the official website or contact the university for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

If a student chooses to withdraw from the program of study in which he/she is enrolled, the institution concerned shall follow the following five-tier system for the refund of fees remitted by the student:
1. 100% refund if notice of withdrawal is received 15 days or more before the formally notified last date of admission
2. 90% refund if notice of withdrawal is received less than 15 days before the formally notified last date of admission
3. 80% refund if notice of withdrawal is received 15 days or less after the formally notified last date of admission
4. 50% refund if notice of withdrawal is received 30 days or less, but more than 15 days after the formally notified last date of admission
5. 0% refund if notice of withdrawal is received more than 30 days after the formally notified last date of admission.

Yes, the MBA eligibility criteria differ for the reserved category candidates at HPU Business School, Himachal Pradesh University. The scheduled cast/scheduled tribe candidates are eligible with 45% marks in their first bachelor's degree of a university, whereas the general category candidates require at least 50% marks.

The fees for Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance and Counseling at HPU Shimla are as follows:
1. Tuition fee: 100.00
2. Library Security Deposit (Refundable): 300.00
3. Magazine Fee: 50.00
4. Population Education Club Fee: 10.00
5. Amalgamated Fund: 100.00
6. Dilapidation Fee: 10.00
7. Red Cross fee: 20.00
8. Cultural Activities Fund: 50.00
9. Common Room Charges: 20.00
10. Identity Card fee: 50.00
11. Breakage fee for M.A. (Visual Arts/ Performing Arts /Geography/ Yoga/ Psychology): 500.00
12. Sports Fee: 100.00
13. Medical fee: 50.00
14. Holiday-Home fee: 20.00
15. Student's Aid Fund: 50.00
16. Youth Welfare fee: 50.00
Additionally, a one-time processing fee of USD 100 will be charged from all foreign nationals who will be admitted through a sponsored agency.
For Non-Subsidized Seat: Rs. 40,000/- will be charged in addition to the fee prescribed for the subsidized seats.
Please note that these fees are as per the provided data and may be subject to change.