Himachal Pradesh University Shimla Answered Questions

Yes, HPU offers three-year BCom at the UG level through Department of Evening Studies. The BCom programme is divided into six semesters. Besides, the university also offers three-year BCom courses through various affiliated colleges. Candidates should have passed Class 12 or an equivalent exam to apply for HPU BCom programme.

There are a total of 80 seats available at HPU, Department of Evening Studies for BCom programme. Besides, the university also has seats in affiliated colleges for BCom. Below is intake at some of the HPU affiliated colleges for BCom programme:InstitutesSeatsGautam - Bells Institute of Management and Technology60GGDSD College120Gautam of Excellence Government Degree College80Gautam Group of Colleges, Hamirpur (HP)60Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. 

Himachal Pradesh University BCom admission is entirely merit-based for the academic year 2024. The admissions are based on marks obtained by candidates in the Class 12 or an equivalent examination. Candidates who have passed the Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognised board can get admission to the BCom programme.

HPU BCom students can avail merit and need-based scholarships. Students can apply for scholarships on the National Scholarship Portal. There are scholarships for minorities, divyang, general and, OBC category students. Find below details for HPU BCom scholarships:Scholarship NameScholarship DetailsStudent Aid FundThis scholarship is provided to poor students who belong to IRDP/ BPL/ low-income families to help them to continue their higher education at the UniversityCultural Activity ScholarshipsThis scholarship is awarded to students who excelled in academic and cultural activities duly recommended by the Chairperson of the concerned departmentSports ScholarshipsThis scholarship is awarded to outstanding sportsmen/ women of the Teaching Departments of PG Centre, ShimlaNote: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

Himachal Pradesh University BCom admission is entirely merit-based for the academic year 2024 and candidates seeking admission to the BCom at HPU must qualify the Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognised board. Therefore, Class 12 marks are enough for admission to the BCom programme. 

HPU, Shoolini University and, Bahra University are recognised universities of Himachal Pradesh. Below is the comparison between all the universities based on fees and seat intake parameters:University NameTuition FeesSeat IntakeBCom at HPUINR 1,800 - INR 1.1 lakh80 (Department of Evening Studies)BCom at Shoolini UniversityINR 96,000 - INR 5.8 lakh-BCom at Bahra UniversityINR 1.4 lakh30*This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

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.ORClass 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.ORThe Pre-University examination with Maths/ Economics as a compulsory subject.ORIntermediate 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.ORAny 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.

The tuition fee for Himachal Pradesh University BCom ranges between INR 1,800 and INR 1.1 Lakh. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. The BCom fee includes admission fee, annual charges, monthly charges, migration fee, registration fee,  etc. Once candidates are shortlisted, they need to pay a programme fee to confirm their seat in the university. Apart from the tuition fee, aspirants also need to pay an application fee of INR 100 for BCom programme.

Himachal Pradesh University BA admission is entirely merit-based for the academic year 2024. The admissions are based on marks obtained by candidates in the Class 12 examination. Candidates who have passed the Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognised board can get admission to the BA programme.

HPU reserves some seats for SC/ ST candidates of Himachal domicile. Below is the HPU BCom seat reservation criteria:CategorySeat ReservationHimachali SC15%Himachali ST7.5%The remaining 77.5% of seats shall be filled as under:25% of the seats for admission shall be open for all aspirants irrespective of the institution from where they have passed their qualifying exam;75% of the seats are reserved for candidates who have passed their qualifying exam from HPU or HP Krishi Vishvavidyalaya or Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, subject to the following reservations:5% seats- reserved for outstanding sportsmen/ women (who have represented the University or State in Inter-University or Inter-State tournaments).5% seats- reserved for candidates who have shown outstanding performance in cultural activities