Himachal Pradesh University Shimla Answered Questions

No, the HPU Shimla does not offer admission to the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) course without meeting the 60% eligibility requirement in PCM, but the candidate should have at least 50.00 percent marks or 5.01 if CGPA or Grade B if in letter Grade in the Bachelor's Degree and/or in the Master's Degree in the Sciences/Social Sciences/Humanities/Commerce.

For reserved category students, the admission criteria for Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) at HPU Shimla is at least 45% marks or 4.51 if CGPA in the aforesaid Bachelor's/Master's Degree and 50% marks or 5.01 if CGPA for Bachelor's in Engineering or technology from a recognized University.

M.A. in Geography at HPU Shimla offers a comprehensive course structure with papers such as Geomorphology, Climatology, Human Geography, Cartography, Economic Geography, Population Geography, Bio-geography, Fundamentals of Geographic Information System (GIS), Regional Planning, Quantitative Techniques in Geography, History of Geographical Thought, Field Survey, Geography of Himachal Pradesh, Cultural Geography, Geography of Social Well-being, and Fundamentals of Remote Sensing. The department also offers M.Phil. and Ph.D. programs in Geography. The M.Phil. program includes courses in research methodology and recent issues in geographic thoughts, along with a dissertation. The Ph.D. program is available in specializations such as natural resource management, geomorphological issues, watershed management, social geography, population geography, and regional development. Additionally, the department offers a one-year Advanced P.G. Diploma in Remote Sensing & GIS.

The eligibility criteria for admission to HPU Shimla for M.A. in Geography is 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 of University established by law in India at least in second division or with 45% marks or honours in the subject of his study for M.A.

To apply for the Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance and Counseling at HPU Shimla, candidates who have done M.A. Education or M.Ed. or M.A. Psychology with at least 40% marks are eligible. Reservation and relaxation for SC/ST/PWD and other applicable categories shall be as per the rules of the Central Government/ State Government. Admission shall be made on the basis of merit of the qualifying Examination or any other selection process as per the policy of the State Government / Central Government/ Himachal Pradesh University.

To get admission in Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance and Counseling at HPU Shimla, the following documents are required:
1. Marks sheet of the qualifying examination
2. Certificate of the qualifying examination
3. Character certificate from the institution last attended
4. Caste certificate (if applicable)
5. Income certificate (if applicable)
6. Certificate of disability (if applicable)
7. Migration certificate (if applicable)
8. Five recent passport size photographs
9. Anti-ragging affidavit by the student and his/her parents/guardian
10. Medical fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner.

No, direct admission to HPU Shimla's Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance and Counseling programme is not available. Admission is based on merit in the qualifying examination or other selection processes as per the policy of the State Government/Central Government/Himachal Pradesh University.

The eligibility criteria for admission to HPU Shimla for Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance and Counseling is that candidates who have done M.A. Education or M.Ed. or M.A. Psychology with at least 40% marks are eligible to take admission. Reservation and relaxation for SC/ST/PWD and other applicable categories shall be as per the rules of the Central Government/ State Government whichever is applicable.