Himachal Pradesh University

The Himachal Pradesh University was established on 22 July 1970. Earlier, the university was a part of Punjab University which served as a regional centre of the university.

The university has been ranked among top universities of the country. In addition to other departments, the university has the International Centre for Distance Education and Open Learning (ICDEOL) to provide quality education to those who are unable to attend regular classes. 

It aims at providing opportunity, both through the formal and distance mode, for total quality education to everyone irrespective of gender, race, creed, caste, or class. It is engaged in equipping students with relevant and appropriate skills, attitudes and experiences for meeting the challenges of life.

Features

• Commendable performance in sports and cultural activities at national level.
• Congenial environment for higher studies
• Substantial number of students qualify NET, GATE and other competitive examinations every year
• Linkages with national and international institutions
• The culture of holding seminars, workshops, conferences, symposia, etc.
• National level achievements in NCC, NSS, youth welfare programmes.
• Free education to girl students.
• One seat reserved in each department for single girl child.
• Accredited by National Assessment & Accreditation Council (NAAC)
• UGC recognized Centre for Excellence in Himalayan Studies
• Pioneered NRI (Self Financing) Scheme
• First to start Distance Education in the country
• Intellectually and Professionally enriched faculty
• HPU Alumni Excelled in All Spheres
• Fair and creditable semester system of examinations
• Special assistance departments of History, Physics, Bio-Technology, Chemistry, Bio-Sciences
• Academic Staff College one of the best in India

Given below is the list of courses offered by Himachal Pradesh University

• Department: Biochemistry
  Course: M.Sc. - Botany
  
• Department: Biosciences
  Courses:
  M.Phil - Botany
  M.Phil - Zoology
  M.Sc. - Zoology
  
• Department: Biotechnology
  Course: M.Sc. - Bio -Technology
  
• Department: Business Administration
  Course: M.B.A. - Business Economics
  
• Department: Business and Management
  Course: M.B.A. - Business Administration
  
• Department: Civil Engineering
  Course: B.Tech. - Civil Engineering
  
• Department: Commerce
  Course:
  Diploma Programmes - Accounting and Taxation
  M. Phil - Commerce
  M.Com. - Commerce
  
• Department: Computer Science
  Course: B.Tech. - Computer Science
  
• Department: Economics
  Courses:
  M.A. - Business Economics
  M.A. - Economics
  M.A. - Economics
  M.Phil - Economics
  M.Phil - Economics
  
• Department: Education
  Courses:
  B.Ed. - Education
  M.Phil - Education
  M.Ed. - Education
  P.G. Diploma - Adult & Cont. Education
  P.G. Diploma - Guidance & Councelling
  
• Department: Electrical Engineering
  Courses: B.Tech. - Electrical
  
• Department: Electronics
  Course: M.Sc. - Electronic Science
  
• Department: Electronics and Communication
  Course: B.Tech. - Electronics & Communication
  
• Department: English and Foreign Languages
  Courses:
  M.A. - English
  M.Phil - English
  
• Department: Geography
  Courses:
  M.A. - Geography
  M.Phil - Geography
  
• Department: History
  Courses:
  M.A. - History
  M.Phil - History
  
• Department: Law
  Courses:LL.B. - Law
  LL.M. - Law
  Ph.D - Law
  
• Department: Management Studies
  Courses:BBA - Business Administration
  M.B.A. - Personnel Management
  M.F.C - Finance and Control
  M.I.B. - Master of International Business
  
• Department: Mathematics & Statistics
  Courses:
  M. Phil - Mathematics & Statistics
  M.Sc. - Mathematics & Statistics
  
• Department: Mechanical Engineering
  Course: B.Tech. - Mechanical Engineering
  
• Department: Medicine
  Courses:
  Diploma Programmes - Anesthesiology
  Diploma Programmes - Clinical Pathology
  Diploma Programmes - Oto-rhino-Laryngology
  Diploma Programmes - Paediatrics
  M.S - Anatomy
  M.S - Anesthesiology
  M.S - Community Medicine
  M.S - Forensic Medicine
  M.S - General Medicine
  M.S - General Surgery
  M.S - Micro Biology
  M.S - Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  M.S - Ophthalmology
  M.S - Oto-rhino-Laryngology
  M.S - Paediatrics
  M.S - Pathology
  M.S - Pediatrics
  M.S - Radio-diagnosis
  M.S - Radiotherapy
  MD - Anaesthesiology
  MD - Anatomy
  MD - Community Medicine
  MD - Forensic Medicine
  MD - General Medicine
  MD - General Surgery
  MD - Microbiology
  MD - Orthopaedics
  MD - Pathology
  MD - Physiology
  MD - Radio-diagnosis
  MD - Radiotherapy
  P.G. Diploma - Foreign Trade
  P.G. Diploma - Ophthalmology
  P.G. Diploma - Orthopedics
  
• Department: Physical Education
  Course: M.P.Ed. - Physical Education
  
• Department: Population Studies
  Course: Diploma Programmes - Population Studies
  
• Department: Statistics
  Courses:
  M.A. - Mathematics & Statistics
  M.Phil - Mathematics & Statistics
  M.Sc. - Mathematics & Statistics
  
• Department: Tourism & Travel Management
  Course: M.T.A - Tourism Administration
  
• Department: Vocational Studies
  Course: M.T.A - Master of Tourism Administration

Given below is the contact details of Himachal Pradesh University

Himachal Pradesh University
Summer Hills Shimla - 171 005
Himachal Pradesh
Tel: 0177 - 2830273, 2830434, 2830445, 2830614, 2830635, 2830678, 2830709, 2830741, 2831637, 2831727, 2831742, 2831809, 2831876, 2831998Fax: (0177) 2830775
Email (alt): gad.hpu@gmail.com 
Website: www.hpuniv.nic.in

Vice Chancellor:
Prof. A. D. N. Bajpai
Tel : 0177 – 2831363
Registrar:
Mr. C.P. Verma(HAS)
Tel : 0177 - 2830912