Himachal Pradesh University Shimla Answered Questions

The HPU Regional Centre Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh University offers admission to the PG Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA) course on the basis of merit. The eligibility criteria for admission to the PGDCA course is that the candidate should be a graduate with a minimum of 50% marks (45% in case of SC/ST) in aggregate in Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from a University established by law in India.

Yes, there will be counselling sessions for admission to the PG Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA) at HPU Regional Centre Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh University. The dates of counselling will be notified separately by the Regional Centre, and students are advised to visit the website of the HPU from time to time or the page of HPU Regional Centre Dharamshala for updates.

The curriculum of Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance and Counseling in HPU Shimla includes the following courses:
Semester I:
Paper I: Basics of Guidance (80 marks theory, 20 marks internal assessment)
Paper II: Theory and Practices of Counseling (80 marks theory, 20 marks internal assessment)
Paper III: Counseling for Exceptional Children and Adolescents (80 marks theory, 20 marks internal assessment)
Semester II:
Paper IV: Career Education (80 marks theory, 20 marks internal assessment)
Paper V: Dissertation or Life Skill Education (100 marks, with 75 marks for dissertation work and 25 marks for viva voce, or 80 marks theory and 20 marks internal assessment for Life Skill Education)
The evaluation system includes continuous comprehensive assessment (CCA) and end-session examinations. The performance of a candidate in each course will be evaluated in terms of percentage of marks.
The curriculum covers various aspects of guidance and counseling, including types of guidance, information and techniques essential for effective guidance, stages of human development and areas of guidance, and counseling skills.
The suggested readings for the courses include books by various authors, such as Aggarwal, Chauhan, Dash, Dev, Gibson, Gladding, Kenkateish, Kochhar, Milne, Panda, and Sharma.
The programme aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to provide effective guidance and counseling services in educational settings.

The eligibility criteria for admission to HPU Shimla for Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) are:
1. At least 50% marks in the Bachelor's Degree (Medical/Non-Medical/Commerce/Arts) and/or in the Master's Degree in the Sciences/Social Sciences/Humanities/Commerce.
2. At least 45% marks in case of SC/ST/OBC/Physically handicapped categories in the aforesaid Bachelor's/Master's Degree.
3. Bachelors in Engineering or Technology with 55% marks or 5.51 if CGPA or Grade B+ if in letter Grade.
4. The candidates who have appeared in BA/B.Sc./B.Com. final year or Bachelor of Engineering/Technology or any other qualification equivalent thereto examination and the result of the same has not yet been declared, can also apply for B.Ed. Entrance Test.

The required documents for Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) admission at HPU Shimla are:1. 10+2 examination marksheet 2. Character Certificate 3. Medical Fitness Certificate 4. Category Certificate (if applicable) 5. Himachali Bonafide Certificate (if applicable)

The documents required for Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) admission at HPU Shimla are:
1. Bachelor's Degree (Medical/Non-Medical/Commerce/Arts) and/or in the Master's Degree in the Sciences/Social Sciences/Humanities/Commerce, Bachelors in Engineering or Technology
2. Marksheet and Certificate of 10+2
3. Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC/Physically handicapped categories)
4. Character Certificate
5. Medical Certificate
6. Migration Certificate (if applicable)
7. Income Certificate (if applicable)

Admission criteria for Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) at HPU Shimla for reserved category students:
The candidate should have passed 10+2 examination from a recognised board with a minimum of 50% marks.The candidate should have a valid category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/etc.) issued by the competent authority.The candidate should have a minimum of 40% marks in the entrance examination conducted by HPU Shimla.The candidate should have a good moral character and be physically fit.The candidate should have a valid domicile certificate of Himachal Pradesh.
Note: The admission criteria may vary from year to year, and it is recommended to check the official website of HPU Shimla or contact the university directly for the most up-to-date information.