HPU Admission 2020 – Himachal Pradesh University offers admission in various undergraduate, postgraduate, certificate, diploma, Ph.D and distance learning programmes. To apply in any of the course, candidates have to fill an application form online at hpuniv.ac.in. HPU has released the application form for different courses online. Candidates can check it from below provided links. The admission of the candidate in HPU shall be based on the merit in the entrance test or the academic record whichever applicable. Candidates should check the eligibility criteria before applying. Scroll down to check in detail about the HPU admission process, courses offered eligibility, application form, and so on.
Latest: The last date to fill the application form for Entrance based Courses, Merit-based courses is extended up to August 31, 2020. Scroll down to check.
Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) Admission
Candidates are given admission in the colleges of Himachal University if they get shortlisted for the course. Check the Himachal University Admission 2020 schedule from the below-given table.
Schedule for M.Sc Biotechnology and Microbiology Programme
| Event | Dates |
| Application Starting date | 05 Jun 2020 |
| Last date to submit the form | 30 Jun 2020 |
| Issue Admit card | to be announced |
| Entrance exam | to be announced |
| Announcement of Result | to be announced |
Important dates for courses in which admission is based on the entrance test.
| Event | Dates |
| Application Starting date | 04 May 2020 |
| Last date to submit the form | |
| Display of 1st Merit List (B.A. I and B.Com I) | |
| Admission and Submission of Fees (B.A. I and B.Com I) | |
| Display of 2nd Merit List (against any vacant seats) (B.A. I and B.Com I) | |
| Admission and Submission of Fees (B.A. I and B.Com I) |
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Important dates for courses in which admission is based on merit or academic performance.
| Course | Application Form | Merit List |
| MBBS/BDS | 4th week of Jun 2020 | 1st week of Jul 2020 |
| BAMS/BHMS | 4th week of Jun 2020 | 2nd week of Jul 2020 |
| Diploma and Certificate courses | 26 May – | July 2020 |
| B.A.L.L.B | To be announced | 2nd week of Jun 2020 |
| ICDEOL | To be announced | Aug 2020 |
HPU Application Form 2020 Extension Notice
HPU has released the notice for last date to fill the application form has been extended up to August 31, 2020. Check the official notice image is given below.
For Entrance Test Based and Merit Based:
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For MTTM, FYICTTM, BHM Courses
HPU Entrance based Admission Courses
Online application form are invited for below courses:
M.Sc. (Physics, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Maths, Geography, Environmental Sciences), MA (Social Work, English, Phy. Edu.), M.P.Ed, LLB, MA(JMC), M.Ed, MABE, M.A (Hindi, Translation, Sanskrit, Performing Arts, Economics, Sociology, Public Administration, Political Science, Psychology, History, Yoga Studies, Rural Development, Visual Arts (Painting), M.Com., MBA (Rural Development), MFA (Pahari Miniature Painting), MABE, LLB, M.Ed, M.P.Ed, MTTM, FYICTTM, BHM, MCA & M.Tech and M.Sc Biotechnology and Microbiology.
HPU Admission 2020 Courses Offered
The following are the courses offered by Himachal University.
Undergraduate Programmes
- BBA
- BCA
- B.Tech
- B.Sc
- B.A.L.L.B
- MBBS
- BDS
- BAMS
- BHMS
- B.Sc Nursing Post Basic
Postgraduate Programmes
- M.Sc
- M.Sc Biotechnology and Microbiology
- MDS
- MS
- M.Phill
- MBA
- MTTM
- M.Com
- MA
- MSC
- M.Tech
- MCA
- LLB
- M.Ed
- MA (JMC)
Diploma and Certificate Programmes
- Diploma in Yoga
- PG Diploma in (Polymer Science, Applied Analytical Chemistry, Women Dev. Studies, Guidance & Counselling, Population Studies, Tribal Studies, Adult Education)
- Advance Diploma in (French, German, Russian and Bhoti)
- Diploma in Deen Dayal Upadhaya Thought
- P.G. Diploma in Ambedkar Studies
- P.G. Diploma on Cyber Crime Prosecution and Defence
- PG Diploma in Bioinformatics
- P.G. Diploma in Disaster and Disaster Management
- Certificate Course in Painting
- Certificate Course in Dance
- Certificate Course in Vocal / Instrumental Music
- Certificate Course in Drama
- Post Graduate Diploma (Organizational Psychology, Environmental Psychology, Clinical Psychology)
ICEDOL ( International Centre for Distance Education and Open Learning)
- BA
- B.Com
- BCA
- MCA
- Diploma courses
- MBA
- B.Ed
- M.Ed
HPU Admission 2020 Application Form
To apply in any of the course, candidates have to fill the application form through the official website, hpuniv.ac.in. In HPU application form, candidates have to fill the personal details, academic qualification, affix photo and signature and make the payment of the application fee. Email id and valid number must be there with the candidate before applying for the course as these are the important fields in the form and HPU communicates via mail or SMS once the application form is filled.
Application Fee: The cost of application form fee differs from course to course. It is mandatory to submit the HPU admission 2020 application form along with the payment of the application fee. Candidates can check the amount of fee from below.
| Name of the Course | General Category | Reserved Categories |
| M.Sc. (Physics, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Maths, Geography, Environmental Sciences), MA (Social Work,English, Phy. Edu.), M.P.Ed, LLB, MA(JMC), M.Ed, MABE, M.A (Hindi, Translation, Sanskrit, Performing Arts, Economics, Sociology, Public Administration, Political Science, Psychology, History, Yoga Studies, Rural Development, Visual Arts (Painting), M.Com., MBA (Rural Development), MFA (Pahari Miniature Painting) | 700 | 350 |
| M.Sc Biotechnology and Microbiology | 1500 | 450 |
| M.Ed, MABE | 700 | 350 |
| MA (Physical Education) | 700 | 350 |
| M.P.Ed | 700 | 350 |
| MTTM | 700 | 350 |
| FYICTTM | 700 | 350 |
| BHM | 700 | – |
| MCA & M.Tech | 1000 | 500 |
| Diploma in Yoga, PG Diploma in (Polymer Science, Applied Analytical Chemistry, Women Dev. Studies, Guidance & Counselling, Population Studies, Tribal Studies, Adult Education) Certificate / Diploma / Advance Diploma in (French, German, Russian and Bhoti), Diploma in Deen Dayal Upadhaya Thought, P.G. Diploma in Ambedkar Studies, P.G. Diploma on Cyber Crime Prosecution and Defence, PG Diploma in Bioinformatics, P.G. Diploma in Disaster and Disaster Management, Certificate Course in Painting, Certificate Course in Dance, Certificate Course in Vocal / Instrumental Music, Certificate Course in Drama, M.A (Education) etc | 500 | 250 |
Documents Required in the HPU Admission 2020 Application Form
The following shall be there with the candidate at the time of filling the HPU 2020 application form.
- Date of birth proof
- Domicile certificate
- Caste or category certificate, if applicable
- 10th and 12th marksheet
- Qualifying exam marksheet
- Aadhar card
HPU Admission 2020 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should check the eligibility from the below-mentioned points before applying for any of the course.
Eligibility for BBA/B.Com: Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized university with at least 45% marks in aggregate (40% marks for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe candidates).
Eligibility for BCA: Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized university with at least 40% marks in aggregate (35% marks for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe candidates).
Eligibility for B.Ed: Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized university with at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% marks for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe candidates).
Eligibility for Post Basic B.Sc Nursing: Only Female candidate is eligible. Candidate must have qualified 10+2 or any equivalent examination from the recognized board with at least 45% aggregate marks and 35% is the minimum for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
Eligibility for MBBS/BDS: Candidate must have qualified NEET UG 2020 to be eligibile for admission in MBBS/BDS corse.
Eligibility for M.Sc Nursing
- Candidates should be B.Sc. Nursing /Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing /B. Sc Hons. Nursing trained from the recognized Institutions with at least 55% aggregate marks.
- Candidates should be registered as registered Nurse/Midwife (RN/RM) B.Sc/Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with H.P State Nurses registration council Shimla/ any State Nursing Registration council at the time of counselling.
- Candidates should have one year of work experience prior or after Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing and after B.Sc. Nursing.
Eligibility for MD/MS
- Candidate should have BAMS or any equivalent Degree (including one year rotatory internship) of five and half years duration.
- Candidates should be registered with Ayurvedic & Unani Medical Board, H.P. Shimla.
Eligibility for MBA
- Candidate should have a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (with 45% marks in the case of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe candidates)
- Maximum age limit is 26 years for boys and 28 years for girls (29 years in case of SC/ST candidates both for st boys and girls) as on 1 of July of the year concerned.
Eligibility for MCA/MTTM: Candidate should have bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks (45% in case of SC/ST).
Eligibility for M.Tech: Candidate should have a 4-years bachelor’s degree in Engineering /Technology or a master’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks (50% marks for SC/ST category).
Eligibility for M.Sc Biotechnology and Microbiology:
M.Sc. Biotechnology under Self Financing Scheme –
- Candidate should have Bachelor Degree under 10+2+3 pattern of education in Science in. Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Botany or Zoology or M.B.B.S./B.V.Sc from any Institute/ University recognized by the Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla/ UGC
- And with at least 50% marks for general and other category and 45% for SC/ ST category candidates.
M.Sc. Microbiology –
- Candidate should have Bachelor Degree under 10+2+3 pattern of education in Science streams such as Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Botany or Zoology or M.B.B.S./B.V.Sc from any Institute/ University recognized by the Himachal Pradesh University/ UGC
- And with at least 50% marks for general and other category and 45% for SC/ ST category candidates.
Eligibility for Diploma Programmes: Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree to be eligible for diploma courses.
Eligibility for PG Diploma in Adult Education: Master’s degree in any subject from a recognised University or equivalent with atleast 40% aggregate marks is required.
Eligibility for PG Diploma in Guidance and Counselling: Candidate must have M.A. (Education) or M.Ed. or M.A.(Psychology) with at least 40% marks in the aggregate.
Diploma in Yoga Studies: A Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a University in India with a minimum of 48 credits in Major subject, 48 credits in two minor subjects, 9 credits in compulsory, 1 credit in GI & hobby with aggregate of 106 credits for the award of pass degree.
OR
A Bachelor’s degree in any faculty of a University in India
OR
Certificate in Yoga or Physical Education from a University/Board in India.
Diploma in Bhoti: 1-year Certificate Course in Bhoti is needed.
OR
Intermediate Examination of a recognised Board/University with that language as compulsory subject in which admission is being sought.
Certificate Course in Bhoti: Candidate must have passed 12th class or an equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.
Advance Diploma in Bhoti Language: 1-year diploma in Bhoti language is required to be eligible.
Diploma Course in Modern Foreign Language: To be eligible, a Certificate in the Modern Foreign Language concerned is required.
OR
10+2/Intermediate with the Modern Foreign Language concerned as an elective subject.
OR
BA with the Modern Foreign Language concerned as an elective subject
OR
A Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a University in India with a minimum of 48 credits in Major subject, 48 credits in two minor subjects, 9 credits in compulsory, 1 credit in GI & hobby with aggregate of 106 credits for the award of pass degree with Modern Foreign Language as a subject.
Advance Diploma in German/French/Russian: Candidates must have a Diploma in Modern Foreign Language concerned.
Eligibility for Certificate courses in Modern Foreign Languages: Candidate must have passed 12th class or an equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.
Note: For detailed eligibility criteria of each course refer to the information brochure linked at the bottom.
HPU Admission 2020 Selection Process
Candidates can check the selection criteria from below.
Basis of Admission in BBA for Subsidized Seats: Candidate’s selection is based on the application ratings, written test, group discussion and personal interview.
Basis of Admission in BBA for Non-Subsidized Seats: Candidate’s selection is based on the percentage of marks in 10+2.
Basis of Admission in BCA for Susidized Seats: Candidate’s selection is based on the competitive examination.
Basis of Admission in BCA for Non-Subsidized Seats: Candidate’s selection is based on the percentage of marks in 10+2.
Basis of Admission in B.Ed/Post Basic B.Sc Nursing: The selection is based on the entrance test merit.
Basis of Admission in B.A.L.L.B: Candidate’s selection is based on his/her academic merit i.e based on the marks obtained in class 12 exam or any equivalent examination.
Basis of Admission in MBBA/BDS: Candidate’s selection is based on the merit in the NEET UG 2020 and counselling conducted by the committee formed by the university
Basis of Admission in BAMS/BHMS
- Group-I: (85 % State Quota): For state quota seats, the candidates who have qualified the NEET-UG-2020 are eligible. For such candidates, a centralised counselling is conducted by the Director Ayurveda, Himachal Pradesh, Shimla.
- Group-II: (15% Central Quota/All India Quota): Seats are open for candidates who are not bonafide/domicile of Himachal.
Basis of Admission in M.Sc Nursing: Admission in M.Sc Nursing is based on the merit in the entrance test conducted by the university.
Basis of Admission in MD/MS
- Candidate’s are selected based on the merit ranking of AIAPGET-2020.
- A counselling is held for allotting seats to the candidates.
Basis of Admission in MBA: Selection of the candidate is on the merit in the HPU management aptitude test (HPU-MAT)
Basis of Admission in MCA/M.Tech and M.Sc: Seletion os the candidate depends on his/her merit in the entrance test conducted by the university.
Note: For a detailed selection Procedure of each course refer to the information brochure linked at the bottom.
HPU Admission 2020 Exam Pattern
Candidates can check the exam pattern for the courses in which selection is based on the entrance test conducted by the Himachal University.
HPU Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing 2020 Exam Pattern
- Duration: The exam is of two hour (120 minutes) duration.
- Mode of examination: It is conducted in offline mode.
- Medium of question paper: The question paper comes in English mode only.
- Number of questions: There are a total number of 150 questions.
- Type of questions: The exam consist of multiple choice questions.
- Marking Scheme: Candidate is given one (1) mark for every correct answer and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
Candidates can check the distribution of marks and questions as per the sections from the below-mentioned table.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
| Fundamentals of Nursing | 20 | 1 each |
| Medical-surgical Nursing | 20 | 1 each |
| Psychiatric Nursing | 20 | 1 each |
| Paediatrics Nursing | 20 | 1 each |
| Midwifery & Gynaecology | 20 | 1 each |
| Community Health Nursing | 20 | 1 each |
| Anatomy & Physiology | 10 | 1 each |
| Nutrition | 5 | 1 each |
| Pharmacology | 5 | 1 each |
| Microbiology | 5 | 1 each |
| General Knowledge | 5 | 1 each |
| Total questions and marks | 150 | 150 |
HPU B.Ed 2020 Exam Pattern
- Duration: The exa is of two (2) hour duration.
- Number of questions: There are a total number of 150 questions.
- Type of questions: The exam consist of multiple choice questions.
Candidates can check the distribution of marks and questions from below.
| Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
| General Awareness (Mainly H.P. & India)* | 30 | 30 |
| Language & Comprehension (Hindi & English) 20+20=40 | 40 | 40 |
| Logical Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| Knowledge of National Commissions/ Committees on Education | 20 | 20 |
| Teaching Aptitude and Attitude | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
HPU BBA 2020 Exam Pattern
- Total number of marks for writtern test: The written exam is of 50 marks.
- Sections: BBA entrance exam includes general knowledge, mathematics, english, and general management
The weightage assigned in computing merit in BBA is given below.
1. Application Ratings: (15 Marks each for Matric and 10+2 examination levels based on percentage scored in the examination. While computing merit a candidate having Commerce or Mathematics as a subject at 10+2 level will be given additional weightage of 10% of the percentage of aggregate marks obtained by him/her in 10+2
examination).
2. Written Test: 50 Marks
3. Group Discussion: 10 Marks
4. Interview: 10 Marks
HPU B.Tech 2020 Exam Pattern
B. Tech entrance test consists of two papers.
- Duration: Each paper is of two (2) hour duration.
- Number of questions: The total number of 100 questions are there in each paper
- Type of questions: The exam consist of multiple choice questions.
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions |
| Paper I | Physics | 50 MCQ |
| Mathematics | 50 MCQ | |
| Paper II | Aptitude Test with Logical Reasoning | 40 MCQ |
| IT related GK | 40 MCQ | |
| English (Language) | 20 MCQ |
HPU M.Sc Biotechnology 2020 Exam Pattern
- Duration: The exam is of shall be 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Medium of question paper: The question paper comes in English mode only.
- Number of questions: There are a total number of 100 questions.
- Type of questions: The exam consists of multiple-choice questions.
- Marking Scheme: Candidate is given one (1) mark for every correct answer and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
| Section | Questions |
| Cell Biology & Microbiology | 20 |
| Basic Biochemistry & Instrumental Techniques | 20 |
| Industrial & Bio-process Technology | 20 |
| Fundamentals of Genetics & Molecular Biology | 20 |
| Plant & Animal Tissue Culture Techniques | 20 |
HPU M.Sc Microbiology 2020 Exam Pattern
- Duration: The exam is of shall be 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Medium of question paper: The question paper comes in English mode only.
- Number of questions: There are a total number of 100 questions.
- Type of questions: The exam consists of multiple-choice questions.
- Marking Scheme: Candidate is given one (1) mark for every correct answer and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
| Sections | Questions |
| General Microbiology | 20 |
| Basics of Biochemistry and Cell Biology | 20 |
| Basics of Parasitology and Immunology | 20 |
| Basics of Mycology and Phycology | 20 |
| Fundamentals of Genetics and Molecular Biology | 20 |
HPU Admission 2020 Seat Intake
Check the seats in various course for the academic session 2020-21 below.
| Course | Seats |
| Certificate / Diploma / Advanced Diploma in Bhoti | 10 (in each course) |
| Certificate & Diploma in French, German & Russian | 60 (in each course) |
| Advanced Diploma Course in French, German & Russian | 60 (in each course) |
| Diploma Course in Yoga Studies | 60 (+ 10 Non-Subsidised) |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Adult Education | 10 |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance and Counselling | 10 |
| PG Diploma in Tribal Studies | 10 (+ 05 Non-Subsidised) |
| PG Diploma in Population Studies | 10 (+ 05 Non-Subsidised) |
| PG Diploma in Polymer Science | 06 (+ 04 Non-Subsidised) |
| PG Diploma in Applied Analytical Chemistry | 06 (+ 04 Non-Subsidised) |
| PG Diploma in Women Development Studies | 25 Seats Non-Subsidised |
| PG Diploma in Deendayal Upadhaya Thought | 30 |
| PG Diploma on Cyber Crime Prosecution and Defence | 35 Seats Non-Subsidised |
| PG Diploma in Bioinformatics | 20 Seats Non-Subsidised |
| PG Diploma in Ambedkar Studies | 40 |
| PG Diploma in Disaster and Disaster Management | 20 Seats Non-Subsidised |
| Certificate Course in Painting | 30+ Seats Self Financing |
| Certificate Course in Dance | 30+ Seats Self Financing |
| Certificate Course in Vocal / Instrumental Music | 30+ Seats Self Financing |
| Certificate Course in Drama | 30+ Seats Self Financing |
| M.A. (Education) | 15 (+ 15 Non-Subsidised) |
| M.Sc Biotechnology | 30 (+ 40 Self Financing) |
| M.Sc Microbiology | 80 (+30 Self Financing) |
HPU Admission 2020 Admit Card
Himachal Pradesh University releases the admit card for the students who have applied in a course in which an entrance exam is conducted. Candidates can download the admit card online through the official website. To download the admit card, candidates have to login using their registration number (user ID) and password (date of birth). The admit card works as a unique identification for each candidate. It has to be carried in the hardcopy format on the day of examination. The admit card mention details of the candidate, exam centre, date and time of exam and so on.
HPU Admission 2020 Result
HPU releases the result in online mode. It is released in the form of a scorecard. There is no provision of re-checking and re-evaluating the result. Shortlisted candidates are called for counselling and given admission in the colleges based on their fulfilment of the eligibility criteria and availability of seats. The result is not sent via post to the candidate’s address. In order to be updated, candidate shall keep checking the website of Himachal Pradesh University.
HPU Admission 2020 Counselling
After the Result has been declared counselling/interview will be conducted for various programmes as per the schedule. Once the counselling process has been conducted, candidates will be allotted seats to different colleges as per the rank they scored in the entrance test. Candidates can check the counselling notice from the official website as per the schedule.
HPU Admission 2020 Fee Structure
The candidates can check the fee structure for merit-based diploma, PG diploma, Advance diploma and MA (Education) courses below.
About Himachal Pradesh University
The Himachal Pradesh University was established on July 22, 1970. The University is located at Summer Hill, a suburb at the western end of Shimla at a distance of 5 Kms from the town, 5 minutes walk from the Summer Hill Railway Station, and about 15 (Fifteen) Kms from Jubber Hatti AirPort. The university is recognized by UGC for Excellence in Himalayan Studies. It is the first university in India to start distance education in India.
Official Website: hpuniv.ac.in
To know more details about the HPU Admission 2020 refer
- Download Handbook for M.Phil Admission
- M.Sc Biotechnology and Microbiology Information Prospectus
- Entrance based Brochure
- Admission Notice for Entrance Based Courses
- Merit-based Brochure
- Admission Notice for Merit-Based Courses
- Press Release for Merit-based Courses
Frequently Asked Questions on HPU Admission 2020
The following questions are asked by most of the candidates.
Q) How many courses are offered by HPU university?
A) HPU offers admission in various UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate, Ph.D and other courses such as BBA, B.Com, BCA, M.com, MBBA, BDS, B.Tech, M.Tech, BAMS, BHMS, B.A.L.L.B, MDS, MA, M.Ed, Diploma in yoga, dance, paniting, music and the list is long.
Q) How can I apply for HPU Admissions?
A) Candidates can apply for HPU admission online through the official website, hpuniv.ac.in
Q) What is the selection process in HPU admissions 2020?
A) The selection process varies from course to course. In some courses selection is based on the entrance test while in other selection is based on the qualifying exam result or academic records.
Q) How can I make the payment of the application fee?
A) Candidates can make the payment of the application fee online only.
Q) How is the result released?
A) HPU admissions result is released on the official website and on the notice board.
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