Himachal Pradesh University Shimla Answered Questions

Candidates can apply through the official application portal of the university. For programme such as BA, BCom, MA, etc. aspirants have to submit the application form to the admission committee. The step-by-step HPU application process is elaborated below:1: Visit the official website of HPU.2: Click on the registration link available on the Home page.3: Pop-up will appear to display the terms and conditions,4: Read the instructions carefully and accept the terms and conditions5: Screen will now be redirected to the application form.6: Fill out the application form and upload the specified documents.7: Pay the application fee and submit the form.

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.

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.

Yes, candidates are required to submit their application form offline. They also need to pay an application fee of INR 100 to register for BA programme at HPU. Follow the below steps to fill out HPU application form for BA:Step 1: Visit the official website of HPU.Step 2: Download the prospectus from the Department of Evening Studies page on HPU.Step 3: Fill out the form.Step 4: Submit the filled form, along with the necessary documents to the admission committee.Step 5: Pay the application fee.

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:Course2023Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS )416Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)30 

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:CategoryReservation %Bonafide Himachali candidates85%Students of other States15%

HPU B.Ed entrance exam is a two hour test of 150 questions. The paper is divided into five sections. Below is the HPU exam pattern for B.Ed exam:SectionsNo. of QuestionsTotal MarksGeneral Awareness (Mainly HP & India)3030Language & Comprehension (Hindi & English) (20+20= 40)4040Logical Reasoning2020Knowledge of National Commission & Committees of Education 2020Teaching Aptitude & Attitude 4040

There are a total of 140 seats available at HPU, Department of Evening Studies for BA programme. Besides, the university also has seats in affiliated colleges for BA. Below is intake at HPU affiliated colleges for BA programme:InstitutesSeatsSwami Vivekanand Government College3200Swami Vivekanand Government Degree College1087Government College, Jukhala640Government College, Lad-Bharol480GGDSD College420Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. 

Himachal Pradesh University is recognised by UGC and NAAC. Also, HPU has a total of 7 institutes which include the Department of Evening Studies, HPU Business School, University Institute of Technology, HPU College of Business Studies, University Institute of Legal Studies, Institute of Tribal Studies, Institute of Vocational Studies. Since, it is a public state university, the programme fee is very less. Taking admission in HPU will also provide placement opportunities to students. The university conducts placement drive every year. According to Himachal Pradesh University NIRF report 2024, the median package offered during HPU Shimla BTech and MBA placements 2023 stood at INR 4 LPA and INR 5.5 LPA, respectively.

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:ParticularsDetailsType of questionsMCQDuration2 hoursTotal no. of questions150No. of sections5